The CF Alumni Association, in cooperation with the CF Foundation Alumni Relations office, is excited to announce that nominations for the 2025 CF Distinguished Alumni Award will be accepted Sept. 23 through Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. To be eligible for nomination, an individual must have graduated from CF or its entities anytime prior to ... Read more
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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” 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Help our PT students get all their needed hours! October is PT Month. The students are offering a free fall risk screening and free massage for faculty and staff. The appointments will be held in Building 20, room 112 on Friday, Oct. 18 in two sessions, 10 a.m.-noon and 12:30-2:30 p.m. They schedule every 30 ... Read more
In this session on Friday, Oct. 18, 9-10 a.m., you will learn about your core responsibilities, how to listen actively and communicate clearly with your team, and how to handle difficult conversations. This session is designed to help you feel confident and prepared as you begin or strengthen your supervisory journey. Topics and concepts presented ... Read more
Join your fellow CF faculty and staff Monday, Oct. 21, 12:30-1:30 p.m., as Josh Strigle, dean of E-Learning & Academic Services, presents “Finding Your Path to Leadership.” Leadership is not always about the position you are in but your approach to contributing from that position. Whether you are in a decision-making/supervisory position or not, recognizing ... Read more
Join Danny Camacho on Monday, Oct. 21, 3-4 p.m for a workshop that will equip you with the tools to deliver exceptional experiences tailored to each individual’s needs. Discover how to connect with customers and colleagues on a deeper level, build trust, and create lasting relationships by applying the “Patriot PRIDE” principles. Topics and concepts ... Read more
Please join us Tuesday, Oct. 22, 12:30-1:30 p.m., for the monthly meeting of the CF Chapter of the Association of Florida Colleges. This month's presentation given by Alicia Harrison and Erina Gross will be on the topic of communication. Meetings are held every fourth Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. In person locations are Ocala 3-112, Citrus- ... Read more
Faculty and staff, please encourage your students to attend this highly informative event! They will hear from local cybersecurity professionals about this growing field and how they can prepare for exciting future careers. Students will need to RSVP. This event will have food and refreshments as well as some giveaways. For more information, contact: osbornea@cf.edu. ... Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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” 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
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
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
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
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
Show your support for education in our community by helping our CF Ambassador Team collect school supplies for the Public Education Foundation of Marion County. There are boxes located at different areas of the Ocala campus. See the flyer for a list of needed supplies.
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
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
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
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