USF 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 23
Location: In the center of campus, adjacent to the Bookstore
Web address: www.ctr.usf.edu
The Phyllis P. Marshall Center is the student union center at USF. As the student union, it serves as the focal point for daily activity for students, staff, faculty, alumni and visitors. The Marshall Center seeks to add another dimension to campus life by providing programs, events, services and other extra-curricular activities to add to the overall experience at USF. It is the place to meet with friends, relax and unwind between classes and study sessions. It’s where one can go grab a bite to eat, get involved in student organizations, play a game of pool and much more.
Student Activities, housed in the Marshall Center, provides many of the social activities on campus. From Patio Tuesdays to concerts and shows to community service projects, Student Activities has plenty of activities for the campus to enjoy. Whether it’s the Campus Activities Board, Greek Life, Leadership Studies, Volunteer USF, Homecoming or the Office of Multicultural Activities, there are many social activities to enjoy on campus. Many events take place throughout the Marshall Center, MLK Plaza and the Special Events Center.
On the first floor is the Tampa Room Food Court. With a variety of offerings including pasta, pizza, Chick-Fil-A, sandwiches, salads and sushi, the Tampa Room is great stop on campus. Other dining venues in the Marshall Center include Einstein Bros. Bagels, Freshens Smoothie Company and the fourth floor, all-you-can-eat buffet, On Top of the Palms.
For other diversions, visitors can stop by Centre Gallery, a student run art space with various exhibits throughout each semester. There is also the Games Room with billiards, ping-pong and video games. The lounge on the first floor features computers for checking e-mail and plenty of space for meeting friends and relaxing.
Also in the lounge is the USF ID Card Center, where students, staff and faculty acquire their university ID cards. A satellite branch of the USF Federal Credit Union is also located on the first floor with teller windows and two ATM’s. The first floor also includes STA Travel Agency, a cellular phone store and a box office for ticket sales.
USF Dining Services office is located on the lower level of the Marshall Center which student go to sign up for meal plans and declining balance accounts for use at USF Dining Services locations throughout campus.
Through the main doors of the Marshall Center is the Information Desk. The Information Desk provides phone numbers, directions, bus route information and more. It is also where the Bull Market desk can be found. The Bull Market is held every Wednesday on Sessum’s Mall near Cooper Hall.
The Marshall Center offers a wide variety of events, programs and services for the entire USF community.
Please send questions or comments to:
Karen M. Hall - webcat@ugs.usf.edu
Effective Date: Semester I, 2005
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