Events

Free HIV Testing Sept. 13

Student Life Building 11

In partnership with the WellFlorida Council, CF Student Life and Student Activities Board will offer free, confidential HIV testing on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Building 11 on the Ocala Campus.

CF Ira Holmes International Film Series

Appleton Museum 4333 E. Siler Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, United States

The CF Ira Holmes International Film Series kicks off Tuesday, Sept. 13 with the 2021 Danish film "Wild Men," which chronicles Martin's midlife crisis and hilariously uncomfortable realizations about the presumed masculine ideal. All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at theย Appleton Museum of Artย and at 7 p.m. at the Ocala Campus. Screenings

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Constitution Day Sept. 14

Stearns Learning Resources Center

Students are invited to the Constitution Day celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 12:30-1:45 p.m. in the Stearns Learning Resources Center on the Ocala Campus. Enjoy red, white and blue snacks and trivia, get a pocket Constitution, and snag giveaways including blue tumblers and computer stands. The Marion County Supervisor of Elections team will be on-site

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Stearns Speaker Series: Alexander Hamilton: Man, Myth, Musical

Dassance Fine Arts Center

Fans of the โ€œHamiltonโ€ musical wonโ€™t want to miss the inaugural event in the College of Central Floridaโ€™s Stearns Speaker Series. Robert Watson, Ph.D., will present โ€œAlexander Hamilton: Man, Myth, Musicalโ€ on Monday, Sept. 19, at 12:30 p.m. at the Dassance Fine Arts Center. The lecture will be followed by a reception at 2 p.m.

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Mega Monday Features Inspirational Speaker Dr. Michael Cadore

Webber Center

On Monday, Sept. 26, Dr. Michael A. Cadore Sr., executive director of community engagement for external affairs at Eastern Florida State College, will present a dynamic lecture as part of CF's Mega Monday series. The event will take place from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Webber Center on the Ocala Campus. A former professional football player

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Mega Monday Features Inspirational Speaker

Webber Center

Motivational speaker Dr. Michael A. Cadore Sr. will deliver an inspirational message at Mega Monday on Monday, Sept. 26, 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Webber Center on the Ocala Campus. Cadore, a former NFL recruit, law enforcement officer and city councilman, says his life motto is, โ€œIf you donโ€™t serve your community now, donโ€™t expect your

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CF Ira Holmes International Film Series: ‘The Farewell’

Appleton Museum 4333 E. Siler Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, United States

The CF Ira Holmes International Film Series continues Tuesday, Sept. 27 with the 2019 Chinese film "The Farewell," the poignant story of a Chinese-American woman who returns to China to see her dying grandmother and rediscover the country she left as a child. All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at theย Appleton Museum

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Fall Picnic and Yoga on the Lawn

Bedford Plaza

All students are invited on Wednesday, Oct. 5, for two events at Bedford Plaza on the Ocala Campus: At 12:30 p.m., Faithe Ruiz will lead Yoga on the Lawn; hydrating refreshments including water and grapes will be provided. At 1 p.m., the Fall Picnic will feature sliders and veggie boats. Attendees will receive water bottles

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SAB Fall Picnic

Bedford Plaza

The Student Activities Board will host a Fall Picnic on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1-1:45 p.m. in Bedford Plaza on the Ocala Campus. Every student is invited to enjoy lunch and will be given a water bottle and stickers for decorating. The first 50 students will receive a special giveaway, and one lucky student will win

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Free HIV Testing Oct. 11

Student Life Building 11

In partnership with the WellFlorida Council, CF Student Life and Student Activities Board will offer free, confidential HIV testing on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Building 11 on the Ocala Campus.

Tie Dye Tuesday

Bedford Plaza

On Tuesday, Oct. 11, the Student Activities Board and the Gay-Straight Alliance will host a tie-dye event from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. All students are invited to Bedford Plaza on the Ocala Campus to dye a T-shirt.

Evidence-based Practice in Nursing

Ewers Century Center

Senior nursing students will host a poster presentation on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 1-3 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center. Learn about the latest in nursing research, view posters and ask Associate Degree Nursing students about the review of current literature. An interesting variety of topics will be covered as students present recommendations for clinical practice

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Patriot Project: ‘Latin History for Morons’

Humanities and Social Sciences Building 8, Room 110

On Wednesday, Oct. 12, 12:30-1:30 p.m., the Patriot Project will recognize Hispanic Heritage Month with a screening of "Latin History for Morons," presented by Wendy Adams, professor of Humanities and Social Sciences. In this one-man Broadway show, John Leguizamo finds humor and heartbreak as he traces 3,000 years of Latin history in an effort to

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Walk of Hope

Ocala Campus

The annual Walk of Hope honors and raises money for victims and survivors of domestic violence. This year's walk has been rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 15. The walk begins at the Ocala Police Department and ends at the CF Ocala Campus. SunTran will begin picking up walkers in the Dassance Fine Arts Center parking lot

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Remembering Rosewood 100 Years Later

Ewers Century Center

January 1, 2023, will mark the 100th anniversary of the Rosewood massacre, in which at least five Black residents of the small Levy County community died. On Tuesday, Oct. 18, CF will host Lizzie Robinson Jenkins, founder of the Real Rosewood Foundation, who will recount her familyโ€™s stories of the massacre. This free presentation will

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CF Visiting Author Series: Eileen Myles

Ocala Campus

Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 12:30-1:45 p.m. at the Ocala Campus in Building 8, Room 110 to hear from legendary author Eileen Myles for a poetry reading, book giveaway and signing, followed by a free copy of their latest work for the first 35 attendees! About the Author Eileen Myles is a pioneer in

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Boo Bash

The Ewers Century Center, Klein Conference Center

The Gender & Sexuality Alliance will host a spooky celebration on Thursday, Oct. 20, 6-9 p.m. in the Klein Center on the Ocala Campus. All students are invited to a ghastly dance, to dress in spooktastic costumes, boo-gie on the dance floor and enjoy fang-tastic snacks. Prizes will be awarded for the costume contest. Please

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CF Ira Holmes International Film Series Double Feature

Appleton Museum 4333 E. Siler Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, United States

In honor of the Appleton Museum's 35th anniversary, the CF Ira Holmes International Film Festival will host a double feature on Tuesday, Oct. 25. "House of Dracula" stars Martha O'Driscoll Appleton, wife of Arthur Appleton, and "Babette's Feast" was released in 1987, the year the Appleton Museum opened. Show times are noon at the Appleton

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“Voyage” Opening Reception

Ocala Campus Building 20

On Wednesday, Oct. 26, CF will unveil "Voyage," a 1 to 10-billion scale model of the solar system, which has been permanently installed along a 2,000-foot path across the Ocala Campus. This replica of the display located in front of the Smithsonian Institution on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was brought to campus by

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Popcorn for Pups: Flavor Sampling Wednesday, Oct. 26

The Student Activities Board will be holding a fundraiser โ€˜Popcorn for Pupsโ€ to benefit the local FIDO (Florida Inmate Dog Obedienceโ€) program through Marion County Animal Services and their leadership fund. You can order your delicious popcorn from SAB anytime Oct. 24-Nov. 4. Popcorn will be delivered the week of Nov. 14. Bags cost $6

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