“Life Savvy: Introduction to Autism and Related Disabilities” with Dr. Danielle Liso

Life Savvy: Personal Growth Workshops Please join us Monday, Sept. 23, 12:30-1:30 p.m.as Dr. Danielle Liso, Associate Director, University of Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) presents “Part 1: Introduction to Autism and Related Disabilities.” This Part 1 of 2 sessions is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of autism and ... Read more

Ocala Dominoes Tournament

Stearns Learning Resources Center

***Due to Hurricane Helene, this has been moved to the Library.*** Faculty and Staff, please encourage your students to join Ocala's Student Activities Board for a Dominoes Tournament in honor of Hispanic Heritage month, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 12:30-1:30 p.m, in Bedford Plaza on the Ocala Campus. This will be an open play style tournament. Domino's ... Read more

Mega Monday: ‘Get the Schedule You Really Want!’

Stearns Learning Resources Center

Faculty and staff, please encourage your students to join us for fall's first Mega Monday event: "Get the Schedule You Really Want!" Monday, Sept. 30, 12:30-1:30, in the Stearns Learning Resources Center, Building 3. Students can meet with academic advisors to learn more about the spring schedule. FREE coffee/tea and a cookie for the first ... Read more

PTK Donut Dash

Indulge in some delicious Krispy Kreme donuts while supporting our scholars' journey to success! All proceeds will go towards scholarships, leadership development, and community service projects. Prices are $14 for one dozen or $20 for two dozen. Between Tuesday, Oct. 1 and Monday, Oct. 14, pre-order your donuts with a PTK member or stop by our ... Read more

Levy Campus LifeSouth Blood Drive

Jack Wilkinson Levy Campus

LifeSouth Blood Center will be on the Levy Campus Wednesday, Oct. 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The LifeSouth bus will be at the Levy Campus Library. There will be $20 e-gift cards for all donors. Remember, one donation can save three lives. Give today! Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only ... Read more

Poetry Workshop with Asa Drake

Faculty and staff, please encourage your students to attend the Poetry Workshop with Asa Drake Wednesday, Oct. 2, 12:30 p.m. in the Charles S. Dean Sr. Educational Center, Building C4, Room 105 on the Wilton Simpson Citrus Campus. Asa Drake is a Filipina American poet and teaching artist in Central  Florida. Her chapbook, "One Way ... Read more

September District Board of Trustees Meeting Rescheduled

CF Hampton Center

Due to closures for Hurricane Helene, the District Board of Trustees meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 25, 3 p.m. at the Hampton Center, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 3 p.m. at the Hampton Center.

Wear Your Wings Domestic Violence Walk, Oct. 5

Ocala Campus

CF employees are invited to attend the Wear Your Wings domestic violence walk on Saturday, Oct. 5, 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

Tech Forward: “Putting Power in PowerPoint” with Nancy Keefer

Professional Development Center

Join Nancy Keefer,instructional designer, compliance specialist, E-Learning, Monday, Oct. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. to unlock the secrets to transforming your slides from ordinary to extraordinary. In this session, we will explore techniques that not only captivate your audience but also deliver your message with clarity and impact. Fill out my online form. var k161lu8x1tkf6ae; (function(d, t) ... Read more

Visiting Author Series: Geffrey Davis

Humanities and Social Sciences Building 8, Room 110

Join us Monday, Oct. 7, from 12:30-1:45 p.m. in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building, Room 110, for a discussion with Geffrey Davis. Davis is the author of three full collections of poetry: "One Wild Word Away" (2024), "Night Angler" (2019), and "Revising the Storm" ​(2014), winner of the A. Poulin Jr. Poetry Prize and a Hurston/Wright Legacy Award Finalist. He ... Read more

“TEAMS: Use Your Strengths in the Workplace” with Danny Camacho

Professional Development Center

Join us Friday, Oct. 11, 10-11 a.m. for “T.E.A.M.S.: Use Your Strengths in the Workplace” with Danny Camacho. In this session, participants will build on their assessment results and initial training, arriving with a clear understanding of their identified leadership path or paths. We will focus on how to see complementary behaviors in others while ... Read more

Tech Forward: “Taming the PDF: An Adobe Acrobat Guide” with Amy Osborne

Professional Development Center

Master Adobe Acrobat to streamline your document management tasks! Join Amy Osborne, assistant professor, Business & Technology for "Taming the PDF: An Adobe Acrobat Guide”, Friday, Oct. 11, 12:30-1:30 p.m. This workshop will teach you essential skills like editing PDFs, combining files, creating forms and adding digital signatures. If you are simply looking to improve ... Read more

Important Health Insurance Updates for All CF Employees

Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, CF will transition to the State Group Insurance Plan (SGIP) offered by the state of Florida. The State Group Insurance program is known for its comprehensive coverage and robust network of medical professionals, and is the same program that is offered to state employees, including those with the State University System. ... Read more

“Engaging Presentations: Captivating Your Audience with Visuals” with Danny Camacho

Professional Development Center

“Engaging Presentations: Captivating Your Audience with Visuals” Monday, Oct. 14, 9-10 a.m. Visuals can make or break a presentation. Learn how to design and use visuals that enhance your message and keep your audience engaged. This session will cover the latest trends in visual storytelling and how to create presentations that are not just informative, ... Read more

Alcohol Literacy Challenge at Levy Campus

Faculty and staff, please encourage your students to join the Levy SAB Tuesday, Oct. 15, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Levy Student Lounge as a representative from the Hanley Foundation conducts an interactive discussion regarding alcohol-related issues. Topics include: Difference between physical and mental effects The placebo effect Standard drink size How alcohol companies use the ... Read more

Tutor Appreciation Day Event

Learning Resources Center

Come by and meet the tutors on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Learning Commons in Building 3. The CF tutors will have games and contests where students can win prizes like Cyber Café food and drink vouchers. Students can also enter to win a $150 book scholarship! They can do this by taking ... Read more

Cops and Cookies

Stearns Learning Resources Center

Faculty and staff, please encourage your students to join Ocala SAB Wednesday, Oct. 16, 12:30-1:30 p.m. outside the library as they host “Cops & Cookies” to encourage students to get to know the Campus Safety Officers. The “Beer Goggles” will be out so students can also learn about the dangers of driving under the influence. ... Read more

Leading Patriots: ‘Make Your Move: Leadership Lessons from Board Games’

Professional Development Center

Join Dr. Angela Martin, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 12:30-1:30 p.m. for our next Leading Patriots edition. In "Make Your Move: Leadership Lessons from Board Games," participants will learn about various leadership styles while comparing and contrasting the characteristics of effective and ineffective leaders. Various challenges for academic leaders will be presented along with relevant strategies to ... Read more

Healthy Habits = Healthy Life at Levy Campus

Jackson Wilkinson Levy Campus Student Lounge

Faculty and Staff please encourage your students to attend Healthy Habits Equals Health Life. The Levy SAB is hosting this event Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 12:30 p.m. in the Levy Student Lounge for guest speakers from Student Services, Accessibility & Counseling and Title IX. Please remember events sponsored by the Student Activities Board are for ... Read more

Third Annual Boo Bash Hosted by GSA

The Ewers Century Center, Klein Conference Center

Please encourage your students to attend the third Annual GSA Boo Bash Thursday, Oct. 17, 6-9 p.m. at the Klein Center. Prizes will be awarded for cutest, funniest, scariest, best DIY, best group, and best overall costumes. Snacks and beverages will be served. Students: free admission with Student ID number; other guests, $5.00 at the ... Read more