Aloha to USF Bulls and Rainbows

I share the pictures from the last day of our trip to the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa.   Oldest, right, is now a freshman.  Youngest, left, has fun with the bulls.

I spotted this motor boat ... 

... which belongs to the Department of Geology.

A rainbow blessed our goodbye dinner with oldest.  We'll see him in December!

Where have you seen a rainbow?  One randomly selected commenter from this week's posts wins a book choice from my convention stash.  Comments are open through Saturday, September 26, 10 pm in Baltimore.  I'll post the winner on Sunday, September 27, at SOS Aloha (link).

Mahalo,

Kim in Baltimore
Aloha Spirit in Charm City

The sun set over his dorm ... and we drove away.

Aloha to Florida - University of South Florida

We visited the University of South Florida, located in North Tampa.   The USF mascot is the bull.

I laughed at this mini beach on campus ... when the real thing is about an hour away in Clearwater Beach.  

My son is interested in engineering, so we spend time on the science side of the sprawling campus.

The guide asked us what the "sculpture" represented - I replied Mickey Mouse.   But my son knew each cluster was water molecules - two parts hydrogen, one part oxygen for H2O.

Phi Mu Alpha is a fraternity for music students ... I just like the cat!

We also visited the AFROTC Detachment 158, where I received my commission many moons ago (after graduating from the University of Tampa).   I asked about The Leaky Faucet helmet - it is awarded to the the most improved cadet.

Do you have a favorite school mascot?  One randomly selected commenter from this week's blogs wins a book choice from my convention stash. Comments are open through Saturday, August 16, 10 pm in Baltimore.  I'll post the winner on Sunday, August 17.

Mahalo,

Kim in Baltimore

Aloha Spirit in Charm City

Andrew with the USF Bull!