College Of Central Florida

Evidence-Based Practice Nursing Research
2023-10-10 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join us Tuesday, Oct. 10, 1-3 p.m. at the Ocala Campus Klein Center to learn about the latest nursing research. View posters and ask students about their review of current literature. An interesting variety of topics will be covered as students present recommendations supported by evidence-based practice standards.
Registration is not required to attend this event.

“Utama” Ocala Screening
2023-10-10 19:00 - 21:00
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series is excited to present this year’s season of films.
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

“Utama ”(NR, Bolivia/Uruguay, 2022, 87 min.)
In the arid Bolivian highlands, an elderly couple has been living a tranquil life for years. While he takes their small herd of llamas out to graze, she keeps house and walks for miles with the other local women to fetch precious water. When an uncommonly long drought threatens everything they know, Virginio and Sisa must decide whether to stay and maintain their traditional way of life or admit defeat and move in with family members in the city. Their dilemma is precipitated by the arrival of their grandson Clever, who comes to visit with news. The three of them must face, each in their own way, the effects of a changing environment, the importance of tradition, and the meaning of life itself. This visually jaw-dropping debut feature by photographer-turned-filmmaker Alejandro Loayza Grisi is lensed by award-winning cinematographer Barbara Alvarez (Lucrecia Martel’s The Headless Woman) and won the Grand Jury Prize (World Cinema Dramatic) at the Sundance Film Festival.
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 the Athletes Picnic
2023-10-11 12:30 - 13:30
Join SAB in the Bedford Plaza on the Ocala Campus on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 12:30 p.m. for a picnic to meet CF’s athletic teams. In addition to a free boxed lunch, there will be games and prizes. The first 100 students to check in will receive a FREE baseball national championship t-shirt!
Be sure and bring your student ID!

CF Foundation Executive Committee Meeting
2023-10-11 16:30 - 17:30
College of Central Florida will hold a Public Foundation Executive Committee meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. at the College of Central Florida Enterprise Center, Foundation Office at 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474.
Purpose: General business of the CF Foundation Executive Committee

U.S. Navy’s 248th Birthday Celebration
2023-10-13 12:00
Join the Student Veterans Association in the Veterans Success Center on Friday, Oct. 13 at noon in Building 5 to celebrate the U.S. Navy’s 248th Birthday! Cake will be available for all while supplies last!

Mega Monday: Stress and Time Management
2023-10-16 12:30 - 13:30
Please join us for our next Mega Monday event on Oct. 16 at 12:30 p.m. in Building 8, Room 110. Hosted by Counseling and Access Services, this event will feature Dr. Liso who will discuss stress and time management strategies with particpants.
This event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided.

Movie Night: Night of the Living Dead
2023-10-17 15:00
The GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) will host a Halloween Movie feauturing Night of the Living Dead on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 3 p.m. at the Ocala Campus, Building 8, Room 110. Snacks and popcorn will be available for purchase to support the upcoming Annual Boo Bash.

CF Parent Orientation Session
2023-10-18 12:30 - 13:30
Is your child about to attend their CF orientation? Do you have questions about what it will be like? In this session for parents of new CF students, we will walk you through the process of orientation and go over your child can expect to learn. The session will also cover important topics such as academics and financial aid, which will be crucial to your child’s success as a college student. There will be time for an open discussion and questions at the end so that you walk away feeling confident in the orientation experience your child is about to have.
NOTE: This session is for parents and guardians that have questions regarding orientation and the college experience. It is not intended for students and will not replace their requirement for in-person orientation.
This session will be held in in the Ewers Century Center (Building 40), Room 107. Snacks will be provided.
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CF Foundation Executive Committee Meeting
2023-10-18 16:30 - 17:30
College of Central Florida will hold a Public Foundation Executive Committee meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, Building 40, Strategic Planning Room, at 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474.
Purpose: General business of the CF Foundation Executive Committee

Financial Aid for Health Sciences
2023-10-24 12:00 - 13:00
Health Sciences Students!
Are you taking your prerequisites? Studying for the entrance exam? Meeting with a health sciences advisor? Ready to get in? How are you going to pay?
Attend one of these information sessions on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at noon or 5:30 p.m. at the Ocala Campus, Building 16 Simulation Center classroom to learn more about the costs for Health Sciences programs and how to prepare financially when you get your acceptance letter.
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.
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Financial Aid for Health Sciences
2023-10-24 17:30 - 18:30
Health Sciences Students!
Are you taking your prerequisites? Studying for the entrance exam? Meeting with a health sciences advisor? Ready to get in? How are you going to pay?
Attend one of these information sessions on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at noon or 5:30 p.m. at the Ocala Campus, Building 16 to learn more about the costs for Health Sciences programs and how to prepare financially when you get your acceptance letter.
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.
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Student Life Fall Festival
2023-10-25 12:30 - 13:30
Join SAB, the Appleton Museum, and a variety of student clubs for a Fall Festival on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 12:30 p.m. in Bedford Plaza on the Ocala Campus. Come celebrate all things fall with us – including Halloween and Day of the Dead. Engage with your fellow students, participate in some fun activites, plus create your own snack mix!
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Cops, Coffee & Donuts SAB Event
2023-10-25 12:30 - 13:30
Students are invited to come meet our CF Campus Safety Officers and enjoy FREE coffee and donuts (Donut Express Food truck) at our Cops, Coffee and Donuts event on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 12:30 p.m. This event will be held at the Ocala Campus, Student Life Building (Building 11) on the patio.

PTK Induction Ceremony
2023-10-25 19:00 - 20:00
The Kappa Nu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society’s Fall 2023 Induction Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center, Klein Center. Phi Theta Kappa, the largest and most prestigious college honor society in the world, has recognized academic excellence at colleges since 1918. Phi Theta Kappa provides an opportunity for the development of leadership and service in an intellectual climate that allows for the exchange of ideas and ideals.
For more information, contact Allan Danuff at danuffa@cf.edu, or ext. 1262.

Annual Boo Bash Costume Contest and Dance
2023-10-26 18:00 - 21:00
Join us in a spooky celebration Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Ocala Campus Klein Center (Building 40) from 6-9 p.m. Students are invited to a ghastly dance and costume contest. Wear your most spooktastic costume and boo-gie on the dance floor. We’ll also have fang-tastic snacks! Entry is free for CF students, and students can bring one non-student guest for $5 admission. Please keep costumes appropriate and culturally sensitive. No weapons or full face masks are allowed.
This event is hosted by the GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance).

“Fantastic Planet” Ocala Screening
2023-10-31 19:00 - 21:00
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series is excited to present this year’s season of films.
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

“Fantastic Planet ”(NR, France, 1973, 72 min.)
Nothing else has ever looked or felt like director René Laloux’s animated marvel Fantastic Planet, a politically minded and visually inventive work of science fiction. The film is set on a distant planet called Ygam, where enslaved humans (Oms) are the playthings of giant blue native inhabitants (Draags). After Terr, kept as a pet since infancy, escapes from his gigantic child captor, he is swept up by a band of radical fellow Oms who are resisting the Draags’ oppression and violence. With its eerie, coolly surreal cutout animation by Roland Topor; brilliant psychedelic jazz score by Alain Goraguer; and wondrous creatures and landscapes, this Cannes-awarded 1973 counterculture classic is a perennially compelling statement against conformity and violence.
Attend this showing in a Sci-Fi inspired Halloween costume and be ettered to win a prize. Refreshments and giveaways provided by the CF Student Activities Board.
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.

Waffle Wednesday
2023-11-01 12:30 - 13:30
Join the Student Activities Board in the Patriot Cafe (Building 5) at 12:30 p.m. for Waffle Wednesday! Students can grab a “Waffle on a Stick” and cover it with their favorite toppings! Gluten free options available.

Shop Talk: Hospice and Palliative Care
2023-11-06 11:30
Hospice and Palliative Care: When Comfort is Key
Please join us Monday, Nov. 6, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for a Shop Talk discussing hospice and palliative care. 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., and the program and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m. Seats are limited and reservations are required.

Shop Talk Speakers

Mery Lossada, MD, HMDC, FAPA, FAAHMO
Chief Medical Officer,
Hospice of Marion County

Danielle Rogers, NP-C, AOCNP, CGRA, ACGN
Genetics Nurse Practitioner,
Nurse Navigator,
HCA Florida Ocala

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Artist Talk with Matthew Bennett
2023-11-06 12:30 - 13:30
Join us on Monday, Nov. 6, at 12:30 p.m. in the Webber Gallery for a Q&A with artist Matthew Bennett and Aneesha, the model for his painting “Primary Color.” Bennett’s painting is a visitor favorite at the Appleton Museum of Art. The artist and model will discuss their collaboration on this stunning work.
Light refreshments will be served, and the Webber Gallery will be open for viewing the new exhibition “Perfect Black: Visual Expressions of the Southern, Rural, African American Experience.”
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.

Emergency Medical Services Information Session
2023-11-06 15:00 - 16:00
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.

ADN 60th Anniversary Student Celebration
2023-11-07 12:00 - 13:00
All CF students are invited to join us in celebrating 60 years of educating quality and compassionate nurses through CF’s Associate Degree Nursing program. Attend this event at the Health Sciences Simulation Center and enjoy simulation presentations with students and faculty, as well as activities with the Ocala Student Activities Board.
Lunch will be provided. This event is sponsored by CAMPUS USA.
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Associate Degree Nursing 60th Anniversary
2023-11-07 17:00 - 18:30
Join us in celebrating 60 years of educating quality and compassionate nurses through CF’s Associate Degree Nursing program. A celebration will be held Tuesday, Nov. 7, 5-6:30 p.m. at the Ocala Campus Health Sciences Simulation Center. Light refreshments and tours will be provided.
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Visting Author Series: Crystal Wilkinson
2023-11-08 12:30 - 13:45
Join us Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 12:30-1:45 p.m. in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building, Room 110, for a discussion with poet, novelist and professor Crystal Wilkinson.
Crystal Wilkinson is the award-winning author of “Perfect Black,” a collection of poems, and three works of fiction — “The Birds of Opulence,” “Water Street” and “Blackberries, Blackberries.” Wilkinson’s many honors include Kentucky’s Poet Laureate 2021-2023, an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Poetry, an O. Henry Prize, a USA Artists Fellowship and an Ernest J. Gaines Prize for Literary Excellence. She currently teaches at the University of Kentucky where she is an English professor in the Master in Fine Arts in Creative Writing program.
The first 30 students to attend will receive a free book!

CF Foundation Executive Committee Meeting
2023-11-08 16:30 - 17:30
College of Central Florida will hold a Public Foundation Executive Committee meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, Building 40, Strategic Planning Room, at 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474.
Purpose: General business of the CF Foundation Executive Committee

Information Session for B.A.S. in Business and Organizational Management
2023-11-13 12:30 - 13:30
Join us live for this MEGA Monday event on Monday, Nov. 13, at 12:30 p.m. in the Ocala Campus Klein Center! Advisors, administrators and faculty will all be there to help you learn about bachelor’s degree specializations in Accounting, Agribusiness, Equine Studies, Management Information Systems, Health Care Management, Human Resources, Public Safety Administration, and Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Find out about program design, affordability and the admissions process.
Pizza will be served. To ensure we have enough for everyone, please RSVP below:
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MEGA Monday: Supporting Mental Health
2023-11-13 12:30 - 13:30
Join advisors, administrators and faculty in the Stearns Learning Resources Center at the Ocala Campus for a MEGA Monday event on Monday, Nov. 13, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Learn about Mental Health Categories: Understand the various aspects of mental health and gain insights into its different categories.
Impact on Learning, Socialization, and Quality of Life: Explore the profound impact mental health has on learning, social interactions, and overall quality of life.
Basics of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT): Delve into the fundamental of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, including the exploration of the 10 cognitive distortions.

This event is free and open to the public.

Talent Center Open House
2023-11-13 14:00 - 16:00
Students are invited to a Talent Center open house at the Ocala Campus, Enterprise Center (Building 42), Suite 101 on Monday, Nov. 13, from 2-4 p.m. Stop by and the Talent Center Staff can help you prepare for getting your dream job:

Get assistance with creating an effective LinkedIn profile
Build your resume or have an existing resume critiqued
Have a professional photo taken
Get connected with HandShake, CF’s internship and job portal

Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for your future career!

“Honeyland" Ocala Screening
2023-11-14 19:00 - 21:00
The College of Central Florida’s Ira Holmes International Film Series is excited to present this year’s season of films.
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

“Honeyland ”(NR, North Macedonia, 2019, 72 min.)
In Macedonia, the last native beekeeper relies upon traditional methods to harvest honey deep in the mountains. However, her livelihood is jeopardized when a nomadic farming family attempts to infringe on her beekeeping and competes with her for resources, all the while ignoring her beekeeping knowledge. Sundance Award Winner.
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.

International Food Festival
2023-11-15 12:30 - 13:45
Join the CF Student Activities Board for the annual International Food Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 12:30-1:45 p.m. in the Klein Conference Center. Enjoy lunch for $1 or with the donation of shelf-stable food for the Patriot Pantry. Event attendees will get to sample foods from around the world!
CF student clubs and organizations choose a country to represent and provide food and displays about their chosen country. This event will include a Parade of Flags at 12:30 with our International Students, as well as performances during the event.
Bring your appetite – and your student ID!
Items needed for the Patriot Pantry:
Food*:
canned stews
cereal bars/protein bars
gum or mints
canned beans or tuna
peanut butter
pre-packed cheese and crackers
tuna or chicken salad snack packs
cup noodles
cracker packs
fruit snacks
trail mix
jelly
*Only easy-to-open cans, please.
Toiletries:
soap
shampoo
toothbrush and toothpaste
dental floss
deodorant
wet wipes
tissues
comb
nail clippers
feminine hygiene products
body lotion
razor
chapstick

"Perfect Black” Exhibition Reception
2023-11-17 17:00 - 18:00
Join us for the free reception at the Webber Gallery on Friday, Nov. 17, 5 p.m. This annual exhibition will showcase the Webber Gallery’s latest exhibit, “Perfect Black: Visual Expressions of the Southern, Rural, African American Experience.”
About the Exhibition
The “Perfect Black: Visual Expressions of the Southern, Rural, African American Experience” exhibition is a competitive, southeastern regional exhibition. Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson’s 2021 book of Poetry, Perfect Black, leans on her deep love for her rural roots and a passion for language and storytelling about girlhood, imbued with vivid imagery of growing up in Southern Appalachia. It is with this same muse that the Webber Gallery and the College of Central Florida has called upon artists to submit their own works of this theme for this upcoming exhibition.
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.
