College Of Central Florida

CF Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
2022-10-19 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | 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

Ocala Dual Enrollment Orientation Session
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, 2022-11-30 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-12-06 17:30 - 19:00 | 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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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.

Emergency Medical Services Information Session
2022-11-02 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-01-09 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.

"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.

Ocala Stressbusters
2022-11-30 12:30 - 13:45 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join us from 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. in Bedford Plaza as we take a break from STRESS!

FREE Massages
Pics with Pups
DIY Ginterbread houses
Snacks and games
Announcement of the winner of the ASSU TikTok contest
One lucky student will win a laptop

Be sure to bring your student ID!

CF Open House Ocala Campus
2022-12-07 11:00 - 17:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join us at the CF Ocala Campus for an open house on Wednesday, Dec. 7! We’re opening the doors for this special event where you can learn all about the college and get started for the upcoming semester.
Stop by the Ewers Century Center between 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. to:

Take a tour of the campus and picture yourself as a CF Patriot.
Explore more than 150 academic pathways, including 70 job-training programs.
Learn from financial aid counselors about how affordable a quality education can be.
Meet with the admissions team to find out about the application process.

Plus, everyone who completes an admissions application at the event can skip the $30 application fee and enter to win free tuition for a 3-credit-hour class!
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Farm Share
2022-12-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
The College of Central Florida is hosting a Farm Share food distribution for the community on Friday, Dec. 9, at 8 a.m. Attendees from the community will be entering the Ocala Campus from the main entrance on State Road 200, driving through the Ewers Century Center parking lot, Lots 1 and 2, and exiting to Southwest 20th Street.
The following parking lots will be closed the morning of Friday, Dec. 9: 40 East, 40 West, 1, 2, 4 East and 4 West. Parking lot 4 will be reserved for volunteers.
This food distribution is being hosted in partnership with local officials and Farm Share. Farm Share is an equal opportunity nonprofit provider which distributes more than 88 million pounds of nutritious food throughout Florida each year.

United Way Thank You Reception
2022-12-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Celebrating the success of CF’s 2022 internal campaign!
Please join us Monday, Dec. 12, 3-4 p.m. at the Ocala Campus Webber Center to celebrate the impact of your support and the success of CF’s 2022 United Way Campaign. Appetizers and refreshments will be served.
You must RSVP in advance for this event. Send your RSVP to Sara Fennessy at fennesss@cf.edu or 352-873-5800, Ext. 1598.

2023 CF Faculty Art Exhibition
2023-01-09 10:00 - 2023-02-02 16:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
In this biennial exhibition, the College of Central Florida will showcase a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works, including ceramics, prints, fiber, photography and mixed media pieces created by Visual Arts faculty members Tyrus Clutter, James O’Leary, Michele Wirt and Graham Young. This show provides an opportunity for students and our community to see the high level of artistry CF’s talented educators are able to achieve in their own work.
The “2023 Faculty Art Exhibition” will open Monday Jan. 9-Thursday, Feb. 2. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, Jan. 19, from 4:30-6:30 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, or visit CF.edu/Webber.

CF Foundation Executive Committee Meeting
2023-01-11 16:30 | 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, Jan. 11, 2023
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Place: College of Central Florida (CF), Enterprise Center (Building 42), Foundation Office, Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala FL 34474
Purpose: General business of the CF Foundation Executive Committee
