College Of Central Florida

Ocala Dual Enrollment Orientation Session
2022-10-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-10-12 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-10-20 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-10-26 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-11-02 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-11-09 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-11-17 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Interested in Dual Enrollment? Attend an orientation session to learn more about the program, how to apply, what the requirements are, and meet with CF staff. Qualified high school students may accelerate their college education through dual enrollment courses offered at the high school or a CF campus location. Attendance at one orientation session is required for all incoming dual enrollment students.
This session will be held at the CF Ocala Campus, Building 8, Room 110.
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"Yoga on the Lawn" and Fall Picnic with SAB
2022-10-05 12:30 - 14:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Come and join SAB for yoga on the lawn with Faithe Ruiz and our fall picnic on Wednesday, Oct. 5! Relax with some yoga from 12:30-1:00 p.m. then head over to Bedford Plaza for the picnic at 1 p.m.! Enjoy some food, meet new friends and decorate a water bottle. Giveaways available for the first 50 students! Don’t leave before we award the grand prize!
We will also be collecting Peanut Butter at the event as part of our club “Peanut Butter Challenge” that will be donated to Interfaith. Don’t forget to bring a jar!

Emergency Medical Services Information Session
2022-10-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
CF is conducting Emergency Medical Services (EMT & Paramedic) program information sessions live at the Ocala Campus, Building 35, Room 105. It is recommended that potential students attend a session before applying to any of the programs. Sessions provide details about admissions criteria, program requirements, costs and more.
There is no waiting list for any of the Health Science programs. Some programs have part-time enrollment options.
For information about any of the programs or sessions email Peggy Recanzone at recanzop@cf.edu.

Tie Dye T-shirts Tuesday
2022-10-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Come join SAB and GSA for a tie-dye t-shirt making event on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Ocala Campus, Bedford Plaza. More details to come.

“The Farewell” Ocala Screening
2022-10-11 19:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series is excited to be offering its first full, in-person season since 2019. Themes of humor and perseverance will take center stage in this year’s 11 films selected from around the globe.
All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and at 7 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, unless otherwise noted. Films at the Ocala Campus are free and open to the public. Films at the Appleton are free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. Films may contain mature content.

About the Film

“The Farewell” (PG, China/USA, 2019, 100 min.)
After her beloved grandmother is diagnosed with terminal cancer, a Chinese-American woman returns to China for a family gathering secretly designed to say goodbye to the matriarch, who is unaware of her own diagnosis. The heroine finds joy in rediscovering the country she left as a child, her grandmother’s wondrous spirit, and the ties that keep binding even when so much goes unspoken. Watch trailer here.
For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

CF Foundation Executive Committee Meeting
2022-10-12 16:30 - 17:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
The CF Foundation Executive Committee meeting below is open to the public.
Meeting: CF Foundation Executive Committee Meeting
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Place: College of Central Florida (CF), Enterprise Center, Foundation Office, Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala FL 34474
Purpose: General business of the CF Foundation Executive Committee

Walk of Hope
2022-10-15 08:00 - 11:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
CF students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to join us at the Walk of Hope on Saturday, Oct. 15.
The annual Walk of Hope honors and raises money for victims and survivors of domestic violence.
The walk begins at the Ocala Police Department and ends at the CF Ocala Campus.
SunTran will begin picking up walkers in the Dassance Fine Arts Center parking lot at 6:45 a.m. The last shuttle will depart around 7:45 a.m. The walk leaves from OPD at 8 a.m.
Plan to stay for a short event on campus after the walk to hear from CF students, faculty and staff.
Click HERE to register in advance or register at the event. There is a limited supply of T-shirts, but a small donation to receive one is welcome.
Volunteers are still needed; please contact Karla Wilson at wilsonkb@cf.edu or ext. 1363.

Waffle Wednesday and UNO Tournament with SAB
2022-10-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join the Student Activities Board in the Patriot Cafe (Building 5) at 12:30 for Waffle Wednesday! Students can grab a “Waffle on a Stick” and cover it with their favorite toppings! We will also be hosting a UNO Tournament with prizes!
All of this is FREE!!!!

Visiting Author Series: Poetry with Eileen Myles
2022-10-19 12:30 - 13:45 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join us at the Ocala Campus in Building 8, Room 110 to hear from legendary author Eileen Myles for a poetry reading, book giveaway and signing, followed by a free copy of their latest work for the first 35 attendees!
About the Author
Eileen Myles is a pioneer in literature-proudly authoring more than twenty books, including For Now, Evolution, Afterglow (a dog memoir), Chelsea Girls, and I Must Be Living Twice: New & Selected Poems 1974-2014. Myles’s many honors include four Lambda Literary Awards, the Clark Prize for Excellence in Arts Writing, the Shelley Memorial Award from the Poetry Society of America, Creative Capital’s Literature Award as well as their Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant, and a Foundation for Contemporary Arts grant. They were also rewarded the Lambda Pioneer Award for contributions to the LGBT literary community. Myles lives in Marfa, Texas, and New York City.
This event is part of the CF Visiting Author Series.

CF Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
2022-10-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
The CF Foundation Board of Directors Meeting below is open to the public.
Meeting: CF Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Place: College of Central Florida (CF), Strategic Planning Room, Bldg. 40, Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala FL 34474
Purpose: General business of the CF Foundation Board of Directors

Shop Talk: Grant Funded; Research Done!
2022-10-25 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Shop Talk: Wellness for Cancer Prevention and Survival
Please join us Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for a Shop Talk featuring the results of researchers previously funded by the Ocala Royal Dames. The event will be held at the Ewers Century Center, College of Central Florida (3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala). Registration begins at 11 a.m. Seats are limited and reservations are required.

John Mullinax, M.D.
Surgical Oncologist, Moffitt Cancer Center

Heiko Enderling, Ph.D.
Integrated Mathematical Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center

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Appleton Museum 35th Anniversary Double Feature Ocala Campus Screening
2022-10-25 17:00 | Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, 34470
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series is excited to be offering its first full, in-person season since 2019. Themes of humor and perseverance will take center stage in this year’s 11 films selected from around the globe.
All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and at 7 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, unless otherwise noted. Films at the Ocala Campus are free and open to the public. Films at the Appleton are free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. Films may contain mature content.
This showing is a special double feature in celebration of the Appleton Museum of Art’s 35th Anniversary. Film screening begins at 12 p.m. at the Appleton Museum and 5 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus where special guest Patricia Tomlinson will introduce “Babette’s Feast” at 6:30 p.m. and lead a discussion after the evening screening.

About the Films

“House of Dracula” (NR, USA, 1945, 67 min.)
Starring the Appleton Museum’s own starlet, Martha O’Driscoll Appleton, this Halloween season B-movie is a ghoulish house party replete with frightened guests, a blood-drinking count and a chap who turns into a werewolf now and then. Watch trailer here.
“Babette’s Feast” (G, Denmark, 1987, 102 min.)
Released in the year the Appleton Museum opened, this film is the lovingly layered tale of a French housekeeper with a mysterious past who brings quiet revolution, in the form of one sumptuous meal, to a circle of pious villagers in 19th-century Denmark. Watch trailer here.
For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

Meet and Greet with R+L Global Logistics
2022-10-26 17:00 - 17:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join us for a Meet and Greet with representatives from R+L Global Logistics on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 5-5:30 p.m. in the Ewers Centry Center, room 107, at the Ocala Campus.
R+L Global Logistics is proud to be community partners with the College of Central Florida and committed to hiring CF graduates. They have been on the ground floor of the logistics and supply chain growth in Marion County, with 13 years as an industry leader.
R+L Global Logistics is the leading provider for transportation services and logistics solutions with locations throughout the United States. This event provides an opportunity to talk to recruiters, learn about the company, and find out about job and internship opportunities in a variety of areas like Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, Carrier Relations, Warehousing, and more.
R+L Global Logistics offers on-the-job training and does not require experience in logistics to get started.
Free pizza will be provided.

Night of Hope
2022-10-27 17:30 - 20:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
CF students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to join us at the Night of Hope on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 5:30-8 p.m. Hosted at the College of Central Florida Ocala Campus in the Klein Center, this annual event honors and raises money for victims and survivors of domestic violence. Attend for dinner, music, giveaways, vendors and survivor testimonies.
This event’s keynote speaker is Tahiera Monique Brown, President and CEO of Darkness to Light Films. Tahiera is a professional speaker, survivor, writer and filmmaker.
Tickets are $35 per person. Purchase tickets, sponsor a survivor or make a donation online here or at the Alliance office, 3482 N.W. 10th St., Ocala, FL 34475.
Free childcare is available for children 2 years old or older. Call 352-438-5993 to reserve a space.
For information or sponsorship opportunities, contact Monica at 352-438-5993.

"A Night of Jazz" Concert
2022-11-03 19:30 - 20:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
The CF Jazz Band will present “A Night of Jazz” at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocala Campus, Dassance Fine Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 3. Directed by Conductor and Associate Professor John D. Ash, the group will perform a swinging selection of American jazz pieces by composers including Christopher Artau, Bill Chase, Michele Fernandez, Stan Kenton and Mark Taylor.
Doors open at 7 p.m. No tickets required.

2022 Best of the Season Exhibition
2022-11-07 - 2022-12-08 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
The Webber Gallery presents the “2022 Best of the Season” Exhibition, a collection of work from artists across Central Florida. Submissions will be juried by judge Ginger Sheridan, who will determine what artwork is accepted into the show and award Best in Show, First Place, Second Place, Third Place, Fourth Place and Honorable Mentions. Awards and prizes will be presented at the opening reception.
The exhibition will open on Monday, Nov. 7, and be on view through Thursday, Dec. 8. The community is invited to a free opening reception on Friday, Nov. 18 from 5-7 p.m.
The Webber Gallery is located at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and admission is free. For more information, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1664.

“Breaking Bread” Ocala Campus Screening
2022-11-08 19:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series is excited to be offering its first full, in-person season since 2019. Themes of humor and perseverance will take center stage in this year’s 11 films selected from around the globe.
All films will be shown Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, and at 7 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road, Building 8, Room 110, unless otherwise noted. Films at the Ocala Campus are free and open to the public. Films at the Appleton are free to all museum and film series members; nonmembers pay museum admission. Films may contain mature content.

About the Film

“Breaking Bread”(NR, Israel/USA, 2019, 85 min.)
“Breaking Bread” is much more than a documentary. A treat for the senses, this film explores Israel’s groundbreaking A-Sham Festival, which puts Arab and Jewish chefs side by side to create mouthwatering dishes and foster social change. This delectable showcase of culinary heritage gives hope to the idea that collaboration in the kitchen could be a bridge to mutual understanding. Watch trailer here.
For a full series list and more information on the Ira Holmes International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

CF Foundation Executive Committee Meeting
2022-11-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
The CF Foundation Executive Committee meeting below is open to the public.
Meeting: CF Foundation Executive Committee Meeting
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Place: College of Central Florida (CF), Enterprise Center, Foundation Office, Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala FL 34474
Purpose: General business of the CF Foundation Executive Committee

Parade of Flags
2022-11-14 12:30 - 13:45 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
In honor of International Education week, CF Student Life and the CF International Club invite you to grab a flag and join the parade at the Dassance Fine Arts Center (Building 4) on Monday, Nov. 14, at 12:30 p.m.

International Carnival
2022-11-15 12:30 - 15:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Come celebrate International Education Week with the CF International Club at the International Carnival on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 12:25 p.m. in the Bedford Plaza. Enjoy music, games and food with us!

"Water" Concert
2022-11-15 19:30 - 20:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
This event has been postponed from Nov. 10 to Nov. 15.
The CF Wind Symphony and the CF Patriot Singers will present “Water” at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocala Campus, Dassance Fine Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 15. This collaboration includes musical selections that celebrates our connection to water – from the Mississippi River to the bottom of Lake Superior to a home aquarium – which connect the audience to Earth’s most precious element.
“Water” will feature performances by guest composer Joshua Mazur. The CF Wind Symphony is directed by Ash and the CF Patriot Singers are directed by Dr. Jason Longtin.
Doors open at 7 p.m. No tickets required.

A Talk with Poet and Fiction Writer Dr. Jeffrey Newberry
2022-11-16 12:30 - 13:45 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
CF Students with a passion for creative writing are encouraged to join Floridian essayist, fiction writer, and poet Dr. Jeffrey Newberry, hosting a talk on the Ocala Campus. It will take place Wednesday, Nov. 16, 12:30-1:45 p.m. in Building 8, Room 110.
A few of his own works include the novel “A Stairway to the Sea” (Pulpwood Press), the poetry collections “Brackish” (Aldrich Press) and “A Visible Sign” (Finishing Line). He has worked alongside fellow Gulf Coast native Brent House, to co-edit the anthology “The Gulf Stream: Poems of the Gulf Coast” (Snake Nation Press).
Newberry’s writing has been extensively acknowledged in a variety of journals, including The American Journal of Poetry, Connotations, Florida Review, Crab Orchard Review, The Cortland Review, North American Review, and Memorious, just to name a few. He is also a book reviewer for The Florida Review and other publications.
He has served on the faculty of the prestigious Sanibel Island Writers Conference and given talks and led panels at the Association of Writers and Writing Programs Conference, the Florida Literary Arts Coalition’s Other Words Conference, the Southeastern Writers Association Conference and the Gulf Coast Association of Creative Writing Teachers Conference and many more.
Newberry’s earned his A.A. from Florida Gulf Coast State College and his B.A. and M.A. in English from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, where as a graduate student he served as the managing editor of Panhandler. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia, now teaching in the Writing and Communication program at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia.
Don’t miss out on a wonderful, accredited writer such as Dr. Jeffrey Newberry visiting our Ocala Campus!

2022 Best of the Season Exhibition Reception
2022-11-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
The Webber Gallery invites the community to a free opening reception for the “2022 Best of the Season” Exhibition on Friday, Nov. 18, from 5-7 p.m.
This collection features artists from across Central Florida. Submissions will be juried by judge Ginger Sheridan, who will determine what artwork is accepted into the show and award Best in Show, First Place, Second Place, Third Place, Fourth Place and Honorable Mentions. Awards and prizes will be presented at the opening reception.
Exhibit Dates: Monday, Nov. 7 through Thursday, Dec. 8.
The Webber Gallery is located at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and admission is free. For more information, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1664.
