Xanadu
2023-04-14 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-04-15 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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!

Ocala Campus Ice Cream Social
2023-07-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
The incoming Student Activities Board will be hosting an ice cream social with all the fixins outside of the Patriot Cafe on Monday, July 17, 12-1 p.m. Stop by between classes to grab a sweet treat and meet the new SAB team!

Registration Rally
2023-07-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Ready to register? Current CF students who have not yet selected classes for the fall 2023 semester are invited to a registration event at the Ocala Campus on Tuesday, July 18. Join us in Building 40 (Ewers Century Center) from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. to meet with academic advisors, register for classes, then enjoy free lunch at one of several food trucks on campus. You can also meet with a financial aid specialist to review your options for financial assistance. Student Activities Board will provide free merch and activities, and you might be the lucky winner of one of 10 $50 WaWa gas cards if you attend (must be present to win)!
Registration is required for this event.
Don’t miss this opportunity to get your fall schedule planned out. RSVP below!
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Levy Campus Ice Cream Social
2023-08-28 12:30 - 13:30 | Levy Campus, 15390 N.W. Highway 19, Chiefland, 32626
The Levy Student Activities Board will be hosting an ice cream social in the Levy Student Lounge on Monday, August 28, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Stop by between classes to listen to music, grab a sweet treat and play some games with your fellow students!

Mega Monday: Autism 101
2023-09-18 12:30 - 13:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Please join us for our next Mega Monday event on Sept. 18 at 12:30 p.m. in Building 8, Room 110 as we discuss Autism. During this event you will learn about what autism is, how it can effect a person’s learning and social skills as well as how to be a support to individuals with it.
This event is free and open to the public, light refreshments will be provided.

Registration Rally
2023-09-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Ready to register? Current CF students who have not yet selected classes for the spring 2024 semester are invited to a registration event at the Ocala Campus on Monday, Sept. 25. Join us in Building 19 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. to meet with academic advisors, register for classes, then enjoy free lunch at one of several food trucks on campus. You can also meet with a financial aid specialist to review your options for financial assistance. Student Activities Board will provide free merch and activities, and you might be the lucky winner of one of 10 $50 WaWa gas cards if you attend (must be present to win)!
Registration is required for this event.
Don’t miss this opportunity to get your spring schedule planned out. RSVP below!
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Dominoes Tournament
2023-09-27 00:30 - 12:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join Student Life for a Dominoes Tournament on Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Ocala Campus Patriot Cafe’ in Building 5 on the Ocala Campus. Domino’s pizza will be served!
Want to play in the tournament? Arrive at 12:30 p.m. to sign up and participate!

Levy Campus Blood Drive
2023-10-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Levy Campus, 15390 N.W. Highway 19, Chiefland, 32626
Give local. Save local.
Lifesouth Community Blood Center will be at the Levy Campus on Monday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Stop by and donate blood to help save lives! All donors will receive a $20 eGift card. All donors will receive a recognition item and a free cholesterol screening. Donors must be 16 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and show photo I.D.

Stearns Speaker Series: AI in Your Everyday Life
2023-10-04 12:30 - 13:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
As we better understand the implications of artificial intelligence for education and work, continued conversations are needed about how to ethically use this tool to enhance productivity and creativity. Join us in the Stearns Learning Resources Center on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 12:30 p.m. for the 2023 Stearns Speaker Series presentation, “AI in Your Everyday Life.” Presented by Corinne Hoisington, Professor of Information Systems Technology at Central Virginia Community College, this discussion will focus on the latest information on ChatGPT and AI art generators and how automation changes the classroom and workplace.
Registration is highly encouraged. Secure your spot today by RSVPing below.
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About the Speaker
Corinne Hoisington is a full-time Professor of Information Systems Technology at Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, VA training our future executive assistants, personal assistants and admins. Corinne also travels over 200,000 miles a year providing keynote motivational topics and training to corporations, small businesses and admin conferences in over 70 worldwide cities. Professor Hoisington is the recipient of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in Business and Computing. Corinne presently has authored over thirty textbooks.

In the Blink of an AI Presentation
2023-10-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join us at the Ocala Campus Ewers Century Center for an exciting event discussing Artificial Intelligence and the impact it will have on your career. How will AI tools like ChatGPT and AI art generators give you opportunities to increase your productivity and automate different tasks that are normally performed by humans? This presentation will offer us a healthy opportunity, not to avoid AI, but rather to explore how students can master a topic with the available tools. Find out prompts that change almost every career path in business and beyond!
This event is free and open to the public. Dinner will be provided.
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About the Speaker
Corinne Hoisington is a full-time Professor of Information Systems Technology at Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, VA training our future executive assistants, personal assistants and admins. Corinne also travels over 200,000 miles a year providing keynote motivational topics and training to corporations, small businesses and admin conferences in over 70 worldwide cities. Professor Hoisington is the recipient of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in Business and Computing. Corinne presently has authored over thirty textbooks.

Ocala Campus HIV Testing
2023-10-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
In partnership with the WellFlorida Council, CF Student Life and Student Activities Board will offer free, confidential HIV testing on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Ocala Campus, Building 11.

Levy All-American Lunch
2023-10-11 12:30 - 13:30 | Levy Campus, 15390 N.W. Highway 19, Chiefland, 32626
Come join Levy SAB in celebrating Constitution Day for an all-American lunch on Monday, Sept. 11, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the student lounge. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be provided. Stop by between classes to listen to music, grab a bite and get to know your fellow students.

Meet the Athletes Picnic
2023-10-11 12:30 - 13:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
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!

U.S. Navy’s 248th Birthday Celebration
2023-10-13 12:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
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 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
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 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
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.

Student Life Fall Festival
2023-10-25 12:30 - 13:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
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!
See you there!

Cops, Coffee & Donuts SAB Event
2023-10-25 12:30 - 13:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
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 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
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 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
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).

Hound of the Baskervilles
2023-10-26 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-10-27 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-10-28 19:30 - 20:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
The College of Central Florida Theatre department presents “The Hound of the Baskervilles.” Performances times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26-28, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at the Dassance Fine Arts Center, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala.
The play is based on the Sherlock Holmes story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The setting of this famous story is a creepy Victorian house on the moor, the perfect backdrop for a tale of supernatural intrigue. Enjoy the suspense and get into the Halloween mood as the famous detective investigates the curse of the hound.
Ten CF students make up the cast, including CF Theatre veteran Collin Williams as Sherlock Holmes. Another 13 CF students are working on the production as stage managers, costume designers and technical crew members. The set is designed by Tyler Stentiford and built by students under the technical direction of Dassance Fine Arts Center Theatre Manager Mario Cieri.
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.
