“Transition Into Medicare”: Health Insurance at Retirement Webinars

Are you nearing retirement? Are you lucky enough to already be there? Join Doug from Valery Insurance for an informational webinar and get the information you need to make the right choices. He will go over enrollment, coverage gaps, supplements, prescription coverage, and even using FRS subsidy tax-free! The flier has all the information about ... Read more

Beginning Excel with Dave Lanzilla

Professional Development Center

Join your fellow CF faculty and staff Wednesday, Oct. 23, 11:30-12:30 p.m., as Dave Lanzilla, associate professor, Business & Technology, presents “Beginning Excel.” Start from the basics and get comfortable with the essentials. In this session, you’ll learn how to navigate the Excel interface, create and save spreadsheets, enter and format data, and use simple ... Read more

Tech Forward: Intermediate Excel with Dave Lanzilla

Professional Development Center

On Wednesday, Oct. 23, 12:30-1:30 p.m. join Dave Lanzilla, associate professor, Business & Technology for "Intermediate Excel.” Elevate your Excel through an introduction to essential tools like charts, filtering and sorting data, and using basic formulas such as SUM and AVERAGE. These skills will help you manage and analyze your data more effectively. Fill out ... Read more

Waffle Wednesday

Patriot Cafe

The Student Activities Board will host a Waffle Wednesday in the Patriot Café, building 5, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Please remember events sponsored by the Student Activities Board are for enrolled students. If you are not a currently enrolled student, kindly refrain from taking food or giveaways to ensure there are enough for our ... Read more

CF Fall Theatre Presentation: “Puffs: Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic”

Dassance Fine Arts Center

Everyone is invited to attend the CF Fall Theatre presentation "Puffs: Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic," Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 24-27. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday's starts at 3 p.m. Shows will take place on the main stage of the Dassance Fine Arts Center. ... Read more

Congrats CF Cross Country Lady Pats!

That double school record break!! Isabella Mesa placed 9th at the Alligator Lake Invitational in a 22:18 school record and personal record! Iraly Faria placed 10th with a 22:21 personal record beating our former 22:30 CF record set by Brianna Carey in 2022. The team averaged a top 5 22:55. Magda Barcia with 22:50, Concepcion ... Read more

No Tricks, Only Treats

University Center

CF departments are invited to participate in the Learning Lab School's "No Tricks, Only Treats Costume Parade" at the Ocala Campus, Building 20 on Friday, Oct. 25, 9:30-11 a.m. The set-up time will be 9:30 a.m. and the children will arrive at 10 a.m. to visit each table for treats. There will be approximately 65 ... Read more

“T.E.A.M.S.: Leveraging Strengths in Team Dynamics” with Danny Camacho

Professional Development Center

Join Danny Camacho, manager, Office of Professional Development for “T.E.A.M.S.: Leveraging Strengths in Team Dynamics,” Friday, Oct. 25, 10-11 a.m. This session will focus on practical strategies for applying your strengths within a team setting. Participants will learn how to recognize the strengths of others, align their own tendencies with team goals, and adapt their ... Read more

New Yoga Nidra Meditation Sessions for Fall!

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. beginning Oct. 25 and continuing through November. Faculty, staff and students are welcome to join Nicole in the Stearns Learning Resource Center, Room 113. Topics and concepts presented at this event are ... Read more

Mega Monday: ‘Connecting with Others: Advanced Social Skills for College Students’

Stearns Learning Resources Center

Faculty and staff, please encourage your students to join us for October's Mega Monday event: "Connecting with Others: Advanced Social Skills for College Students" Monday, Oct. 28, 12:30-1:30, in the Stearns Learning Resources Center, Building 3. FREE coffee/tea and a cookie for the first 50 students. Topics and concepts presented at this event are for ... Read more

Mastering Digital Communication with Phone Etiquette: A Patriot PRIDE Approach with Danny Camacho

Professional Development Center

“Mastering Digital Communication with Phone Etiquette: A Patriot PRIDE Approach” Monday, Oct. 28, 3-4 p.m. This workshop will equip you with the tools to communicate effectively, build trust, and maintain positive relationships in a digital age. Discover how to craft clear, concise and professional emails, handle phone calls with confidence, and apply the “Patriot PRIDE” ... Read more

Celebrate 75 years of AFC Pride by ordering your very own AFC t-shirt today!

The t-shirts are $28 each. There is a sizing guide on the website. All funds raised will be paid directly to CF's Chapter of the Association of Florida College for Professional Development Opportunities and Scholarships. Click here to order your shirt. The Association of Florida Colleges was founded in 1949. Help us celebrate the past ... Read more

CANCELLED Life Savvy: Deeds, Wills, and Trusts in Florida Estate Planning with Lori Vella, J.D.

Professional Development Center

This event has been cancelled until further notice. Apologies for the inconvenience.   “Deeds, Wills, and Trusts in Florida Estate Planning” with Lori Vella, J.D., Law Office of Lori Vella Tuesday, Oct. 29, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Learn the key roles of deeds, wills, and trusts in Florida estate planning. This educational session will guide ... Read more

Levy Campus Halloween Party

Jack Wilkinson Levy Campus

The Levy SAB invites students to a Halloween Costume Party in the Levy Student Center Tuesday, Oct. 29, 12:30-1:30 p.m. There will be fun with a costume contest, lunch, candy and music. The scariest, funniest and most creative costumes will receive prizes.  Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are ... Read more

Ira Holmes Room Dedication Event

Humanities and Social Sciences Building 8, Room 110

Join us Tuesday, Oct. 29, 5:30 p.m. for a special room dedication and memorial reception honoring the CF Ira Holmes International Film Series founder, the late Ira Holmes. Following an introduction by CF president Dr. Henningsen, attendees will have the opportunity to share their memories of Ira before the film screening. We will end the ... Read more

Leading Patriots: “The Transformational Power of Failure” with Dr. Vernon Lawter

Professional Development Center

Join us Wednesday, Oct. 30, 12:30-1:30 p.m. for “The Transformational Power of Failure” with Dr. Vernon Lawter, vice president, Regional Campuses. This presentation explores how experiencing and overcoming failure can lead to significant personal and professional growth and delves into the ways failure fosters resilience, innovation, and a deeper understanding of one's strengths and weaknesses, ... Read more

BSN 10th Anniversary Event

Dassance Fine Arts Center

Join us in celebrating a decade of educating quality and compassionate nurses through CF’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. at the Dassance Fine Arts Center. For more information and to RSVP, please visit the main event page. Topics and concepts presented at this event are for ... Read more

Phi Theta Kappa Fall Induction Ceremony

The Ewers Century Center, Klein Conference Center

The Kappa Nu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is hosting their Fall Induction Ceremony in the Klein Center, Wednesday, Oct. 30. Seating begins at 6:30 p.m. with the ceremony at 7 p.m. After the ceremony, there will be food and socializing with the students, their families, faculty and staff. We would love to have faculty ... Read more

“Supervisory Essentials: Building a Positive Team Culture” with Danny Camacho

Professional Development Center

Join Danny Camacho for “Supervisory Essentials: Building a Positive Team Culture,” Friday, Nov. 1, 3-4 p.m. This session focuses on the details of building and leading a cooperative and engaged team. We’ll discuss practical ways to encourage teamwork, resolve conflict, and create a positive work environment where everyone feels valued. You’ll come away with simple, ... Read more