Levy Game Day
2023-01-30 00:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Levy Campus, 15390 N.W. Highway 19, Chiefland, 32626
Levy Campus students are encouraged to attend Game Day on Monday, Jan. 30, 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Levy Student Lounge. Come for games, snacks, music and fun!

Make Your Own Valentine
2023-02-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
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!

No-mance Monday
2023-02-13 12:30 - 13:30 | Levy Campus, 15390 N.W. Highway 19, Chiefland, 32626
Join Levy SAB in the Student Lounge from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. for some games, crafts, music, chocolate fountain and more!
No sweetheart needed!

The CF Debra Vasquez Memorial Poetry Series Hosts Adrian Matejka Student Reading
2023-02-22 12:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
The CF Debra Vasquez Memorial Poetry Series will host poet Adrian Matejka, who will read from his collection on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 12:30 p.m. in Building 8, Room 110 on the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.
A later reading will be held at 7 p.m. in the Dassance Fine Arts Center on the CF Ocala Campus. Both readings are free and open to the public.
Born in Germany to a military family, Matejka grew up in Indiana. The editor of Poetry magazine earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Southern Illinois University and served as Indiana’s poet laureate in 2018-2019. He also has fellowships from the Academy of American Poets, the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Rockefeller Foundation.
Matejka’s most recent collection of poems, “Somebody Else Sold the World,” was a finalist for the 2022 Rilke Prize. His third collection of poems, “The Big Smoke,” was awarded the 2014 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award and was a finalist for the 2013 National Book Award, 2014 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award and 2014 Pulitzer Prize in poetry. He has collaborated on mixed media projects, and his first graphic novel, “Last on his Feet,” will be released this year.
For more information, contact Sandra Cooper at ext. 1361 or coopersa@cf.edu.

The CF Debra Vasquez Memorial Poetry Series Hosts Adrian Matejka
2023-02-22 19:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
The CF Debra Vasquez Memorial Poetry Series will host poet Adrian Matejka, who will read from his collection on Wednesday, Feb. 22,7 p.m. in the Dassance Fine Arts Center on the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.
An earlier reading will take place 12:30 p.m. in Building 8, Room 110 on the CF Ocala Campus. Both readings are free and open to the public.
Born in Germany to a military family, Matejka grew up in Indiana. The editor of Poetry magazine earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Southern Illinois University and served as Indiana’s poet laureate in 2018-2019. He also has fellowships from the Academy of American Poets, the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Rockefeller Foundation.
Matejka’s most recent collection of poems, “Somebody Else Sold the World,” was a finalist for the 2022 Rilke Prize. His third collection of poems, “The Big Smoke,” was awarded the 2014 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award and was a finalist for the 2013 National Book Award, 2014 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award and 2014 Pulitzer Prize in poetry. He has collaborated on mixed media projects, and his first graphic novel, “Last on his Feet,” will be released this year.
For more information, contact Sandra Cooper at ext. 1361 or coopersa@cf.edu.

Blood Drive at the Citrus Campus
2023-02-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto, FL, 34461, United States
Help save a life! CF will be hosting a blood drive on Monday, Feb. 27, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Citrus Campus in front of the Charles S. Dean Sr. Educational Center.

Levy Craft Day
2023-02-27 12:30 - 13:30 | Levy Campus, 15390 N.W. Highway 19, Chiefland, 32626
Feeling crafty?
The Levy Campus Student Activity Board invites you to a Spring Craft Day on Monday, Feb. 27, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Levy Student Lounge. Come show off your inner artist with henna tattoos, painting projects like clay pots and birdhouses. Plus enjoy some music and snacks!

Women's History Open Mic
2023-03-01 12:30 - 13:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join the Student Activities Board in the Learning Resources Center (Building 3) for a Women’s History open mic event at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1.
Students are encouraged to share their art, read poems, sing and otherwise express themselves. $10 Chick-Fil-A gift cards will be give away to those that share. Cliff’s Café will also provide a slice of pie in honor of Pi Day and hot tea/coffee for the first 100 students.
This open mic will feature former SAB Member and published poet Jessyca Thibault who will share some of her poetry. Some of her books will be given away as prizes.

Performance Anxiety Workshop
2023-03-08 12:30 - 13:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
CF students and community members are invited to attend a free presentation, “Winning the Mental Game: The Simple Solution to Overcoming Performance Anxiety,” on Wednesday, March 8, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Webber Center on the Ocala Campus or virtually via Zoom.
Nicholas Pallesen, mental performance specialist and Juilliard-trained opera singer, will lead the virtual session. He specializes in helping performing artists succeed, both onstage and off, and regularly offers workshops relating to the psychology of performance. Not just for performances and auditions, Pallesen’s strategies can help all attendees with everyday communication.
This simulcast workshop is free and open to the public. Light refreshments and event giveaways will be provided. The lecture is funded by the Mr. and Mrs. Seymour B. Robinson Memorial Endowed Chair. Co-chairholders Dr. Sarah Satterfield and Associate Professor Lori Witkowich have used this chair to explore how music was used to reduce feelings of social isolation in the wake of COVID-19, and how music can be used to alleviate performance and test anxiety and improve reading comprehension.

Spring Fling and Health Fair
2023-03-08 12:30 - 13:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join the Student Activities Board for a Spring Fling and Health Fair on Wednesday, March 8. at 12:30 p.m. outside Building 11.
HIV testing, sexual assault information, counseling, Student Nurses Association and local vendors will be there sharing resources to send you off on a healthy and safe spring break. Stop by the prize wheel to win some CF merch plus stick around for other spring break giveaways. Also enjoy some beach volleyball and healthy snacks such as smoothies and veggie boats.

Allied Health Building and Surgical Services Lab Tour
2023-03-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
CF’s newest facility, the Allied Health building, is now open! Allied Health will host CF’s Surgical Services, Respiratory Care, Cardiovascular Technology and Sonography programs. We invite you to join us on Wednesday, March 22, at 9 a.m. for a building walk-through and Surgical Services lab tour.
At this event, you can explore the program classrooms, labs and student lounge in Allied Health, plus meet with Surgical Services faculty to hear all about what it’s like to earn your degree in Surgical Services at CF.
Those who attend this event will get to complete the CF general admissions application for free, waiving the $30 fee. Students who attend and sign in at this event will be entered into a drawing for gift cards.
This event is part of Health Sciences Week — explore the full listing of health events here!

Health Sciences Student Panel
2023-03-22 11:30 - 13:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Thinking about starting a degree or certificate in health sciences? Hear about the experiences of current students at an open forum held on Wednesday, March 22, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Ocala Campus Learning Resources Center.
This student panel gives pre-health sciences students and those considering enrolling at CF a chance to learn more about the expectations, outcomes and experiences of current program students.
Students who attend and sign in at this event will be entered into a drawing for gift cards.
This event is part of Health Sciences Week — explore the full listing of health events here!

UNO Tournament with SAB
2023-03-22 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 an UNO tournament with prizes! Light snacks will be provided.

Dental Open House
2023-03-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, 34475
Thinking about starting a career in the dental field? We invite you to join us at the CF Hampton Center on Thursday, March 22, at 9 a.m. for a Dental Open House!
At this event, you can tour the newly renovated dental clinic and meet with faculty from the Dental program. An information session for CF’s new Dental Hygiene program will begin at 10 a.m.
Those who attend this event will get to complete the CF general admissions application for free, waiving the $30 fee. Students who attend and sign in at this event will be entered into a drawing for gift cards.
This event is part of Health Sciences Week — explore the full listing of health events here!

Mass Casualty Student Training
2023-03-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
When an EMS system gets a call with multiple people hurt, it requires a means to sort the most severely injured or sick patients and provide those who are more severe more expeditious transport to a medical facility or higher level of care. CF’s Mass Casualty Incident event helps train our students how to do basic triage (sorting of the sick / injured) and shows the flow of patients from the scene to hospitals or care facilities in the area. We invite you to come and observe the EMT and Paramedic students learn during this training on Thursday, March 23, 2-4 p.m. at building 37.
Students who attend and sign in at this event will be entered into a drawing for gift cards.
This event is part of Health Sciences Week — explore the full listing of health events here!

Simulation Center Tour
2023-03-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, 34475
Thinking about starting a career in health sciences? We invite you to join us at the Ocala Campus Simulation Center on Friday, March 24, at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for a tour!
At this event, you can see firsthand what the high-fidelity simulators are able to do as part of the curriculum for CF’s health sciences programs.
Students who attend and sign in at this event will be entered into a drawing for gift cards.
This event is part of Health Sciences Week — explore the full listing of health events here!

Allied Health Building Walk-Through
2023-03-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
CF’s newest facility, the Allied Health building, is now open! Allied Health will host CF’s Surgical Services, Respiratory Care, Cardiovascular Technology and Sonography programs. We invite you to join us on Friday, March 24, at 2 p.m. for a building walk-through.
At this event, you can explore the program classrooms, labs and student lounge in Allied Health.
Those who attend this event will get to complete the CF general admissions application for free, waiving the $30 fee. Students who attend and sign in at this event will be entered into a drawing for gift cards.
This event is part of Health Sciences Week — explore the full listing of health events here!

Levy Campus Hot Dog Bar
2023-03-27 12:30 - 13:30 | Levy Campus, 15390 N.W. Highway 19, Chiefland, 32626
The Levy Student Activities Board will be hosting a hot dog bar in the Levy Student Lounge on Monday, March 27, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Stop by between classes to grab a hot dog, and enjoy some music and fun with your fellow students!

“We Are All Conspiracy Theorists” Talk with Writer Brian Dunning
2023-03-28 19:00, 2023-03-29 12:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join us for a session with science witer Brian Dunning as he gives two presentations of his “We Are All Conspiracy Theorists” talk. Sessions are on Tuesday, March 28, at 7 p.m. at the CF Webber Center and Wednesday, March 29, at 12:30 p.m. in Building 8, Room 110. Both locations are on the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.
Dunning promotes science literacy and critical thinking and is the host and producer of the “Skeptoid” podcast, one of the longest running and most popular independent science podcasts. He is the writer and producer of the documentary films “Here Be Dragons,” “Principles of Curiosity” and “Science Friction.” The former computer scientist hosts the science video series “inFact with Brian Dunning” and has authored seven books including “Conspiracies Declassified.”
Both sessions are free and open to the public, and Dunning will sign books following each presentation. This program is made possible by a grant from Bank of America.

Levy Campus Easter Egg Hunt
2023-04-10 12:30 - 13:30 | Levy Campus, 15390 N.W. Highway 19, Chiefland, 32626
The Levy Student Activities Board will be hosting an egg hunt in the Levy Student Lounge on Monday, April 10, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Stop by between classes to grab a snack, and enjoy some music, fun and prizes with your fellow students!

Xanadu
2023-04-13 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-04-14 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-04-15 19:30 - 20:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
The College of Central Florida Musical Theatre department presents “Xanadu.” Performances times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 13-15, and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at the Dassance Fine Arts Center, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala.
The musical is based on the 1980 film, which starred Olivia Newton-John as Greek muse Clio who calls herself Kira and inspires mortal Sonny to open the world’s first roller disco in an old Southern California theatre. CF’s production features a cast of 28 students, including Kelli Piel as Clio/Kira and Jackson Reed as Sonny Malone, with an array of goddesses, sirens, stunt skaters and poi dancers.
The musical score includes all the hits from the film, including the Billboard No. 1 hit “Magic,” originally recorded by Olivia Newton-John, and integrates two classic Electric Light Orchestra songs, “Strange Magic” and “Evil Woman.” CF’s set, designed by Tyler Stentiford, features two stunt skating ramps.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for non-CF students and can be purchased by calling 352-873-5810 or visiting cf.universitytickets.com. Tickets are free for CF students, faculty and staff with valid I.D.

Xanadu
2023-04-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
The College of Central Florida Musical Theatre department presents “Xanadu.” Performances times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 13-15, and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at the Dassance Fine Arts Center, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala.
The musical is based on the 1980 film, which starred Olivia Newton-John as Greek muse Clio who calls herself Kira and inspires mortal Sonny to open the world’s first roller disco in an old Southern California theatre. CF’s production features a cast of 28 students, including Kelli Piel as Clio/Kira and Jackson Reed as Sonny Malone, with an array of goddesses, sirens, stunt skaters and poi dancers.
The musical score includes all the hits from the film, including the Billboard No. 1 hit “Magic,” originally recorded by Olivia Newton-John, and integrates two classic Electric Light Orchestra songs, “Strange Magic” and “Evil Woman.” CF’s set, designed by Tyler Stentiford, features two stunt skating ramps.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for non-CF students and can be purchased by calling 352-873-5810 or visiting cf.universitytickets.com. Tickets are free for CF students, faculty and staff with valid I.D.. Tickets are free for CF students, faculty and staff with valid I.D.

Levy Campus Fun in the Sun
2023-04-24 12:30 - 13:30 | Levy Campus, 15390 N.W. Highway 19, Chiefland, 32626
The Levy Student Activities Board will be hosting a picnic on Monday, April 24, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Stop by between classes to grab a snack, and enjoy some music and fun with your fellow students!

Blood Drive at the Ocala Campus
2023-04-30 10:00 - 2023-05-02 16:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
LifeSouth will hold blood drives on the Ocala Campus on Monday, Jan. 9 through Wednesday, Jan. 11, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Look for the bloodmobile near Building 11.
Remember – one donation can save three lives! Give today!
Donors will be provided thank you gifts.
Donors must be 16 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and show photo ID. 16-year-olds require parental permission.
Students are encouraged to participate as part of the Student Life club challenge.

Blood Drive at the Ocala Campus
2023-06-05 10:00 - 2023-06-07 16:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
LifeSouth will hold blood drives on the Ocala Campus on Monday, June 5 through Wednesday, June 7, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Look for the bloodmobile near Building 11.
Remember – one donation can save three lives! Give today!
Donors will be provided thank you gifts.
Donors must be 16 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and show photo ID. 16-year-olds require parental permission.
Students are encouraged to participate as part of the Student Life club challenge.

Waffle Wednesday
2023-06-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join the Student Activities Board in the Patriot Cafe (Building 5) at noon for Waffle Wednesday! Students can grab a “Waffle on a Stick” and cover it with their favorite toppings! Gluten free options available.
All of this is FREE!!!!

Levy Campus Club Rush
2023-06-24 - 2023-06-27 | Levy Campus, 15390 N.W. Highway 19, Chiefland, 32626
Jon the Levy Student Activities Board for Club Rush! SAB will be set up upstairs Jan. 23-26 with snacks and giveaways! Stop by between classes to sign up for clubs or talk to us about a club or event you would like to see at our campus!
