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Speaker Series Features Conservationist and Shark Enthusiast Jim Abernathy, Aug. 12
The Appleton Museum of Art continues the monthly Inspired Speakers Series with Jim Abernathy on Sunday, Aug. 12, at 2 p.m. These monthly presentations feature individuals who not only excel in their fields, but are also an inspiration to others. Abernathy is an award-winning author, photographer, cinematographer and conservationist who pioneered shark encounters without a
Friday Talks, July 20
Join us at the next CEP Friday Talks on July 20 at 8 a.m. at the CF Hampton Center to learn ways to create a supportive environment that enables your clients to articulate and achieve their goals. Hear from Leda Perez, president/CEO at LPC Partnerships LLC, who will share how to provide the most cutting-edge
What You Do Matters: We Can Help!
The Marketing and Public Relations team is scheduling workshops in Levy, Citrus and Marion on “What You Do Matters: We Can Help!” Meet members of the team and learn how they can support your efforts in recruiting students, promoting events, and much more. Levy Campus, Wednesday, July 11, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Conference Room 105 Citrus Campus,
CF is Now on Snapchat
CF has added the popular social media platform Snapchat to its list of ways to engage with students and potential students. According to Liasion.edu, Snapchat has more than 300 million monthly active users and 100 million daily active users. Forty-five percent of Snapchat users are aged between 18-24 and a full 77 percent of college students use
Whale Done Award Passed to David
Sharon Altany passed the Whale Done Award to Sarah David, from the Advising Center because of her incredible help and support that Sarah has given Sharon and others on the AFC executive committee. Sharon shared that Sarah epitomizes PRIDE in every way. The Whale Done award is a traveling trophy which is passed quarterly from
President’s Update, June 2018
June 27, 2018 Dear CF Family: The District Board of Trustees and I would like to say thank you for your efforts in supporting our students and community. I would like to share some highlights of the 2018-2019 operating budget approved today at the District Board of Trustees meeting. The 2018-2019 budget of $39,173,411 is
MEGA Mondays Openings
Be part of the MEGA Mondays offering and engage with students, faculty and staff! If you advise a student club, have a great speaker, or have a vision for an event you would like to host as part of MEGA Mondays, contact Karla Wilson at wilsonkb@cf.edu or ext. 1363 by Monday, Aug. 13. MEGA Mondays
(F)Actor Theatre Company and CF Present ‘The Laramie Project,’ July 20-22
CF’s Theatre Department will collaborate with (F)Actor Theatre Company to present “The Laramie Project,” Friday and Saturday, July 20-21, starting at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 22, at 3 p.m., in the Black Box Theatre located in the Dassance Fine Arts Center. “The Laramie Project” written by Moisés Kaufman and the Members of the Tectonic
CF to Conduct Level 2 Background Screenings Districtwide
As you are aware, the Office of the Auditor General has interpreted that State law provides for Level II background screenings for college employees and volunteers since many are in direct contact with minors that attend dual enrollment programs at the college and many serve in positions of special trust that collect and maintain personally
Friday Talks, June 29
Join us at the next CEP Friday Talks on June 29 at 8 a.m. at the CF Hampton Center to learn more about the effects of employees’ prescription drug use on employers. Hear from Chief of Police for the Ocala Police Department Greg Graham and Prevention Coordinator Nancy Castillo from the Marion County Children’s Alliance.
AFC School Supply Drive for Levy Campus
The Association of Florida Colleges CF Chapter is hosting a school supply drive at all CF campus locations to benefit students in Levy County. Drop box locations at the Citrus Campus will be in the lobby of the Citrus Learning and Conference Center. At the Levy Campus it will be in the faculty suite (room
CF Foundation Receives $12,500 from OHRMA for Scholarship
The CF Foundation received a $12,500 gift from the Ocala Human Resource Management Association to establish an endowed scholarship supporting students majoring in Business Administration and qualifying for the Human Resources Administrator College Credit Certificate program. OHRMA has served Ocala/Marion County since the early 1990s and is an affiliate association for the Society of Human
CF Baseball Pitchers Selected in MLB Draft
CF’s right-handed pitchers Mark Potter and Franklin Hernandez were selected in the 2018 Major League Baseball Draft earlier this month. Potter and Hernandez became the third and fourth Patriot pitchers drafted in the past two years under head coach Marty Smith, with five overall since 2014. CF ranks No. 2 among Florida JUCOs for the
President’s Update, May 2018
June 7, 2018 Good morning, CF Team, Congratulations to our 2018 Gabor Award winners and all CF team members who were honored at the Employee Recognition program May 4. Each year, the Gabor Awards are presented by the CF Foundation to three employees for outstanding contributions to our college, community and students. This year, Dr.
CF Connection Magazine, Summer Issue
The summer issue of Connection magazine is now available. Pick up a copy at the Communications Center in the Ewers Century Center; email the Communications Center at CFinfo@cf.edu; or view Connection online here. Read about some of our outstanding students, view the CF Foundation annual report, learn about what’s happening at the Appleton Museum, and
CF Receives Grant from Ocala Royal Dames
The Ocala Royal Dames for Cancer Research awarded a cancer education/prevention grant to CF on Wednesday, May 30. The grant will allow CF to expand its annual ShopTalk cancer workshops to students on campus and provide education to community members about different types of cancer. The Shop Talk program has been an integral and effective
AFC June Lunch and Installation of Officers
Join us for the Association of Florida Colleges CF Chapter luncheon and installation of officers on Wednesday, June 6 from 12:30-1:30 p.m., in the Webber Center. Meet your 2018-2019 AFC chapter board who will be your representatives for the upcoming year. Check back for an RSVP link. Add to my calendar
Summer Insider
You might have noticed that Insider, the official news for CF faculty and staff, is publishing once a week on Mondays, due to the lower volume of requests. We will twice a week publication in the fall.
Celebrating College Park’s Teachers
Last week was National Teacher Appreciation Week. CF is proud to be a business partner with College Park Elementary School and celebrated their teachers with an appreciation gift for all the hard work they do with their students.