CF Foundation Executive Committee Meeting
2022-11-09 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | 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

Ocala Dual Enrollment Orientation Session
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
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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Parade of Flags
2022-11-14 12:30 - 13:45
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
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
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
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
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
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!

Emergency Medical Services Information Session
2022-12-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-01-09 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-06 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.

CF Open House Ocala Campus
2022-12-07 11:00 - 17:00
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
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
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
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
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

“Victoria & Abdul” Ocala Campus Screening
2023-01-17 19:00
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

“Victoria & Abdul”(PG-13, United Kingdom, 2017, 113 min.)
“Victoria & Abdul” is the extraordinary true story of an unlikely friendship between an aging Queen Victoria and a young clerk from India. Academy Award-winner Judi Dench’s Victoria joyfully reclaims her humanity as she begins to see a changing world through new eyes, despite attempts by her inner circle to destroy the unconventional class-defying relationship. 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.

Ocala Club Rush
2023-01-18 12:30 - 13:45
Join us for Welcome Back & Club Rush Spring 2023 on the Ocala Campus on Wednesday, Jan. 18, from 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Learn about student clubs and organizations, students can explore local employers, Campus Safety, Financial Aid, Counseling, Tutoring and other CF services. Representative Hinson will also host a table. Lunch will be provided by PDQ. The first 150 students will get a FREE CF beanie. And one lucky student will win a laptop! See you there!

2023 CF Faculty Art Exhibition Opening Reception
2023-01-19 16:30 - 18:00
Join us for the opening reception for CF’s biennial “2023 Faculty Art Exhibition” at the Webber Gallery on Thursday, Jan. 19, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Admission is free.
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.
Exhibit Dates: Monday, Jan. 9 through Thursday, Feb. 2.
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 Board of Directors and CF District Board of Trustees Meeting
2023-01-19 18:00
The CF Foundation Board of Directors and CF District Board of Trustees announce a joint workshop to which the public is invited.
Meeting: CF Foundation Board of Directors and CF District Board of Trustees Meeting
Date: Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: College of Central Florida (CF), Webber Center, Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala FL 34474
Purpose: Preliminary 2023 update of the CF Foundation Board of Directors and the College of Central Florida District Board of Trustees.

“Parasite” Ocala Campus Film Screening
2023-01-31 19:00
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

“Parasite”(R, South Korea, 2019, 132 min.)
“Parasite” has been called Bong Joon Ho’s “pitch-black modern fairytale.” Korean families the Parks and the Kims come together in a symbiotic relationship when the Kim children install themselves as luxury service providers in the affluent Park home. Income provides stability for the Kim family, but this new ecosystem is fragile. Can their newfound comfort survive deep-rooted generational greed and class prejudice? 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.

Shop Talk: Lung Cancer
2023-02-08 11:30 - 13:00
Please join us Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for a Shop Talk discussing the latest advances in cancer treatments. 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

Bryan Bush, M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon, HCA Florida

Andrew Seevaratnam, M.D.
Critical Care and Pulmonary Medicine, Ocala Lung and Critical Care

Vipul Patel, M.D.
Oncologist, Florida Cancer Specialists

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CF Road Scholars: Study Abroad Ireland Information Session
2023-02-08 12:30 - 13:45
Come to the Ocala campus and learn more about the College of Central Florida’ educational trip to Ireland. Student and community members are welcome to travel with us. Trip highlights include: literary pub tour, Book of Kells, Cliffs of Moher, Medieval and more. Details about the program and how to join will be discussed.
This session will be held Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 12:30 p.m. on the Ocala campus, Building 8, Room 110.
Learn more about the CF Road Scholars program here.

CF Foundation Executive Committee Meeting
2023-02-08 16:30
The CF Foundation Executive Committee Meeting below is open to the public.
Meeting: CF Foundation Executive Committee Meeting
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 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

Make Your Own Valentine
2023-02-13 10:00 - 14:00
Join us in the Patriot Cafe (Building 5) from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to make your own Valentine and enjoy some valentine snacks.
All supplies needed will be provided – just bring your creativity.
Free chocolates and socks for students while supplies last.
Plus a stuffed animal giveaway!

"It's Colored Pencil" Exhibition
2023-02-13 10:00 - 2023-03-09 16:00
The College of Central Florida will present “It’s Colored Pencil” in partnership with the Colored Pencil Society of America. Sponsored by CPSA District Chapter 113 in Gainesville, this Webber Gallery exhibition will showcase fine artwork of all styles and subjects completed in colored pencil.
“It’s Colored Pencil” will open Monday, Feb. 13-Thursday, March 9. A free opening reception will be held on Friday, Feb. 17, 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, or visit CF.edu/Webber.

Scary Movie Date Night “Get Out” Ocala Campus Screening
2023-02-14 19:00
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

“Get Out”(R, USA, 2017, 104 min.)
This Universal Pictures’ 2017 horror thriller, written and directed by Jordan Peele, has been critically acclaimed as one of the best films of the 21st century. When a young African American man visits his white girlfriend’s family estate to meet her parents, the couple find themselves embroiled in a sinister conspiracy in which not everyone gets out alive. 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.
