CF Patriot Blues Concert

Dassance Fine Arts Center

Come hear our amazing jazz ensemble, CF Patriot Blues, Tuesday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m., in the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center. The concert. 'Patriots in the Groove,' is sure to be entertaining. Admission is free. Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, ... Read more

Leading Patriots: Leading with Empathy

Professional Development Center

Empathy is a leadership skill that fosters trust, engagement, and collaboration. This presentation will explore the importance of leading with empathy and its impact on team performance, employee well-being and success. The workshop will be held Wednesday, April 16, 12:30-1:30 p.m., in the Professional Development Center on the Ocala Campus, Room 112, and via Zoom. ... Read more

Earth Day: Potting Plants, Dog Toys and Clothing Swap

Bedford Plaza

Join us Wednesday, April 16, 12:30-1:30 in Bedford Plaza to begin celebrating Earth Day and start relieving some stress! We will be potting plants, swapping clothing and making dog toys out of T-shirts. Have some clothing you want to share? Bring them to this event. We are looking for students to "swap" clothing: bring some ... Read more

Math Awareness Day: Hidden Mathematics in Ordinary Careers

Ocala Campus Building 7

The Math department will host its annual Math Awareness event on Wednesday, April 16, 12:30-2 p.m., entitled, ”Hidden Mathematics in Ordinary Careers.” The event will take place in the Main Hallway of Building 7( Math Building). There will be features on the importance of how the subject plays in many different career fields. The Math ... Read more

New Initiative Grants Available

Foundation Office 3001 SW College Rd, Enterprise Center (Building 42, Room 202), Ocala, FL, United States

Calling ALL CF employees! Do you have an innovative idea? There is a total of $9,500 in new initiative grants available! Applications are due in the CF Foundation office by 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2025. Please go to the foundation's page on Inside CF for the application and full details.

Supervisory Essentials: Navigating Difficult Conversations

Professional Development Center

Master the art of having tough conversations. This session will equip you with the tools and techniques to handle difficult conversations with confidence and empathy. The workshop will be held Friday, April 18, 9-10 a.m. in the Professional Development Center on the Ocala Campus, Room 112, and via Zoom. Please register to attend the workshop. ... Read more

Flute and Bassoon Concert

Webber Center

Take a break to enjoy some classical music. Relax with us, Monday, April 21, 12:30 p.m., in the Webber Gallery. Chris Chadburn will be playing the bassoon joined by Dr. Sarah Satterfield on flute. Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, ... Read more

Spring Wind Symphony Concert

Dassance Fine Arts Center

Join us for an evening of unforgettable performances by CF's talented musicians. The CF Wind Symphony will present 'Esprit de Corps: A Spring Band Concert,' Tuesday, April 22, 7:30 p.m., in the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center. Admission is free. Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are ... Read more

Tech Forward: Advanced Excel

Professional Development Center

Join Dave Lanzilla as we master advanced functions, data validation, working with multiple worksheets, pivot tables and macros. The workshop will be held Wednesday, April 23, 12:30-1:30 p.m., in the Professional Development Center on the Ocala Campus, Room 117D, and via Zoom. Please register to attend the workshop. In-person and virtual options are available. A ... Read more

Levy Student Olympics

Jackson Wilkinson Levy Campus Student Lounge

Faculty, encourage your students to attend the Levy Student Olympics hosted by the Levy SAB for a fun filled hour of activities and food. Wednesday, April 23, 12:30-1:30 p.m., in the Levy Student Lounge, come enjoy a picnic lunch, volleyball, kickball, corn hole, sack races, and more. See you at the olympics! Topics and concepts ... Read more

Sixth Annual CF Administrative Professionals Event

Ewers Century Center

Celebrate the professionals who make offices work at the sixth annual Administrative Professionals Event Friday, April 25, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Ewers Century Center on the Ocala Campus. This event features executive leader and AI technology expert, Dr. Claire Brady. Tickets are now $55. Please register in advance. Full-time employees and qualified part-time employees can use ... Read more

T.E.A.M.S.: Leading CF: Meeting Agendas and Support Materials

Professional Development Center

Let's create documents and templates that will ensure that all "paths" are covered. Get immediate buy-in with "people-friendly" processes. The workshop will be held Friday, April 25, 10-11 a.m. in the Professional Development Center on the Ocala Campus, Room 112, and via Zoom. Please register to attend the workshop. In-person and virtual options are available. ... Read more

Yoga Nidra Meditation Sessions

Stearns Learning Resources Center, Room 113

Carve out 30 minutes for some self care! Nicole McCaroll will be leading Yoga Nidra Meditation Sessions every other Friday at 1 p.m. Feb. 28, March 14 and 28, April 11 and 25. Faculty, staff and students are welcome to join Nicole in the Stearns Learning Resource Center, Room 113. Topics and concepts presented at ... Read more

Tech Forward: Smartphone: More Computing Power Than Apollo 17

Professional Development Center

Did you know your smartphone is more powerful than the computer that sent astronauts to the moon? Learn about the incredible technology in your pocket and how to use it to its full potential. The workshop will be held, Monday, April 28, 10-11 a.m., in the Professional Development Center on the Ocala Campus, Room 117D, ... Read more

Ocala SAB Spring 2025 Stressbusters Event

Bedford Plaza

STRESSBUSTERS is almost here! Join us Wednesday, April 30, 12-2 p.m., in Bedford Plaza as we take a break from stress. Lunch from PDQ will be available. One lucky student will win a laptop. Be sure to bring your CF ID. Things to do include: Nitrogen Ice Cream Tie Dye T-Shirts Appleton Museum Crafts CF ... Read more

2025 Employee Recognition and Service Awards

Dassance Fine Arts Center

The annual Employee Recognition and Service Awards ceremony is Friday, May 2. Join us for a turbocharged morning starting with our traditional breakfast at 8 a.m. in the Patriot Café, where vegetarian and gluten-free options will be available. The program will begin at 9 a.m. in the Dassance Fine Arts Center. We will celebrate the ... Read more

Community Choice Award Nominations Open through May 31

This is the chance to nominate the College of Central Florida and all its areas! Be sure to add us to any of the more than 120 categories. From trendy hotspots to hidden gems, this awards program is our chance to shine. Scan the QR code below or follow the link above to submit your nominations.

Volunteer Opportunity: AFC Flower and Teddy Bear Sale

World Equestian Center 1750 N.W. 80th Ave., Ocala, FL

The AFC needs your assistance! CF's chapter of AFC is selling flowers and teddy bears during Graduation on Friday, May 9, at the World Equestrian Center. We need volunteers to staff the booth. To sign up or get more information, please email Travis at marcout@cf.edu.

New Webinar: “Connections to Careers Webinar: Handshake & LinkedIn”

Faculty, encourage your students to attend Wednesday, June 4, 12:30-1:30 p.m., on Zoom for an engaging one-hour webinar on Networking for Your Career: Getting the MOST out of Handshake and LinkedIn. Students can learn how to effectively leverage these powerful platforms to build meaningful professional connections, enhance their online presence, and unlock new career opportunities. ... Read more

Waffle Wednesday

Patriot Cafe

The Student Activities Board will host a Waffle Wednesday in the Patriot Café, Bryant Student Union, Wednesday, June 11, noon-1 p.m. Come enjoy a fluffy waffle with all your favorite toppings! Please remember events sponsored by the Student Activities Board are for enrolled students. If you are not a currently enrolled student, kindly refrain from ... Read more