‘The Gap Between Art and Life’ Artist Talk is Sept. 6

Webber Center

"The Gap Between Art and Life," a new exhibition presented by the Webber Gallery, is on view through Sept. 7. You're invited to an Artist Talk with Susan Lenz and Kimberly Riner on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Webber Center. The artists will take questions and light refreshments will be served. This free ... Read more

Constitution Day Sept. 13

Stearns Learning Resources Center

Student Activities Board and the CF AFC Chapter will host Constitution Day Trivia on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Stearns Learning Resources Center on the Ocala Campus. Enjoy red, white and blue snacks, get a free pocket Constitution, and compete in trivia for prizes. The Marion County Supervisor of Elections team will be ... Read more

The Nuts and Bolts of PowerPoint Workshop

Learning Resources Center, Room 117D

Want to create more powerful presentations? On Friday, Sept. 15, at 8:30-9:30 a.m., Nancy Keefer will present “The Nuts and Bolts of PowerPoint” in the Stearns Learning Resources Center, Room 117D. She will cover using templates, deciding when and how to use animation, and finding and using graphics that add to – not detract from ... Read more

Webinar: Soft Skills Employers Notice

Online

Students are invited to a webinar hosted by the Business and Technology department to learn all about the transferrable skills that will set them apart from the competition. The webinar will cover behaviors they can hone now in order to improve their chances of employment. Register below for this event: Register for Webinar This event ... Read more

MEGA Monday: Autism 101

Humanities and Social Sciences Building 8, Room 110

Please join us for our next MEGA Monday event on Sept. 18 at 12:30 p.m. in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building, Room 110, as we discuss autism. During this event you will learn about what autism is, how it can affect a person's learning and social skills as well as how to support individuals ... Read more

Center for Nursing Groundbreaking

Ocala Campus

Faculty and staff are invited to a groundbreaking for the CF Center for Nursing on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 10 a.m. The Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership will join college officials to break ground for the new building. Please RSVP using the form below. Infrastructure is in place and construction will soon begin on ... Read more

B.A.S. Virtual Information Session

Online

Students are invited to a virtual information session for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Management degree program on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 12:30 p.m. Faculty, please let your students know that they will have the chance to talk with advisors, administrators and faculty to learn about specialization options in Accounting, Agribusiness, ... Read more

Blood Drive Sept. 25

Student Life Building 11

Everyone is invited to donate blood when LifeSouth is on the Ocala Campus Monday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Look for the bloodmobile in the parking lot near Building 11. All donors will receive incentives from LifeSouth. Students are encouraged to participate as part of the Student Life club challenge. Remember, your donation can ... Read more

‘Florida Watercolor Society’ Exhibition Opens

Webber Gallery

"Florida Watercolor Society," contains an array of both traditional and experimental designs created with water-soluble media on materials from paper to clay-coated surfaces to illustration board. Presented by the Webber Gallery, this exhibition opens Monday, Sept. 25, and will be on view through Oct. 26. More than 500 works were submitted by skilled artists affiliated ... Read more

Registration Rally

Health Sciences Building 19

Encourage students to attend the Registration Rally on Monday, Sept. 25, at the Ocala Campus. This food truck event is open to students who have not yet registered for the Fall B or Spring Semester. Students who attend can meet academic advisors and financial aid specialists, then register for classes. Student activities, free food truck ... Read more

Ocala Dominoes Tournament

Patriot Cafe

Student Life will host a Dominoes Tournament on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 12:30 p.m. at the Ocala Campus Patriot Cafe in Bryant Student Union. Students are encouraged to arrive at 12:30 p.m. to sign up and participate. Domino's pizza will be served, and prizes awarded to the tournament winners!

Basics of Excel Workshop

Learning Resources Center, Room 117D

Need to brush up on your Excel skills or learn helpful tips and tricks?  Please Join Dave Lanzilla on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Learning Resources Center, Room 117D, for the first in a series of three workshops on Excel. This workshop will take you through some of the basics and get you ... Read more

Time Management Workshop

Stearns Learning Resources Center

Want to be more organized? You're invited to the "Unlock Effective Time Management Strategies" workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 12:30 p.m. in Building 3, Room 115. This workshop will help you gain insight on how to prioritize and optimize tasks effectively, unlocking practical techniques to level up your time management skills in everyday tasks. ... Read more

Stearns Speaker Series: AI in Your Everyday Life

Learning Commons in the Learning Resources Center

Faculty and staff are invited to the annual Stearns Speaker Series event on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Learning Resources Center on the Ocala Campus. This year's speaker is Corinne Hoisington, a professor of Information Systems Technology at Central Virginia Community College. The presentation, “AI in Your Everyday Life,” will focus on the ... Read more

In the Blink of an AI Presentation

Ewers Century Center

Encourage students to join us on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 5:30 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center for an exciting event discussing Artificial Intelligence and the impact it will have on their careers. How will AI tools like ChatGPT and AI art generators give opportunities to increase productivity and automate different tasks that are normally ... Read more

“Understanding Autism” Presentation

Humanities and Social Sciences Building 8, Room 110

Join us on Thursday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. for a conversation about how to support students with autism on CF’s campuses. On Professional Development Day, Dr. Liso from the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) will present “Understanding Autism” in Building 8, Room 110.  She will discuss how autism is a developmental disorder ... Read more

Meet the Athletes Picnic

Bedford Plaza

Ocala Student Activities Board will host a picnic event at Bedford Plaza on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 12:30 p.m. showcasing our three athletic teams. The first 100 students to check in will receive a baseball national champions t-shirt. A boxed lunch will be provided along with games and prizes.

Wear Your Wings Domestic Violence Walk, Oct. 14

Ocala Campus

CF employees are invited to attend the Wear Your Wings domestic violence walk on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Ocala Campus to honor domestic violence victims. The walk honors former CF Associate Professor Debra Vazquez, who lost her life in 2004 as a result of domestic violence. Vazquez taught English, literature, and creative writing at ... Read more

Hispanic Heritage Festival

Citizen's Circle 151 S.E. Osceola Ave., Ocala, FL, United States

Tell your students about this free family event! Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage month on Oct. 14 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Hispanic Heritage Festival at Citizen's Circle. There will be music, food trucks, vendors and community resources!

Dealing with Difficult People Workshop

Stearns Learning Resource Center Building 3, Room 112

Having a hard time understanding people? Attend the "Dealing with Difficult People" workshop on Monday, Oct.16, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Building 3, Room 112. Gain insight on how to engage with different types of people and their behaviors. Understanding why these behaviors occur and how to manage them so they don’t drain you emotionally will improve ... Read more