Mega Monday: Music and Wellness: Self Care Strategies for Everyone!
2021-03-08 12:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | FL
You deserve to feel good.
By the end of this interactive program, Jim’s aim is to show you exactly how to do it using the power of rhythm and sound.
Discover musical solutions to relieve anxiety, improve mood, deepen sleep, and increase mental focus — all by using beginner-friendly evidence-based techniques. Everyone is welcome. Musical ability or skill is NOT required!
Expect a fast-paced and enjoyable virtual experience delivered via ZOOM!
Plus all attendees get a free Anxiety First-Aid exercise guide.
About the Presenter:
Jim Donovan M.Ed. is a professional musician, trainer, Assistant Professor and Director of Music and Wellness at Saint Francis University and TEDx speaker. His TEDx Talk “How to Trick Your Brain Into Falling Asleep” has been viewed over 4 million times to date.
Donovan performs with his band Sun King Warriors and was a founding member of the multi-platinum band Rusted Root. There he co-wrote the song “Send Me on My Way” featured in the movies “Ice Age”, “Matilda” and the Netflix Film “Holiday in the Wild”.
It also became the first song on Mars where it “woke up” NASA’s Mars Rover.
Having presented over 3000+ rhythm and sound-based programs since 1999, Donovan works internationally facilitating music and wellness events with a wide variety of populations including corporate, university, people with disabilities, and people recovering from addiction.
https://www.donovanhealth.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jim_donovan_sound_health
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Tuesday Game Night - Broken Picturephone
2021-03-09 18:00 - 19:00 | FL
Do you like to play the game Telephone? Do you like to draw? Join us for this live creative game that combines these two things in Broken Picturephone. You and other participants will create books of drawings and phrases, one page at a time, only being able to see one previous page. Then, everyone experiences each full book together! Hosted by CF student Andres Trias Labellarte, this game will bring out your inner artist and jokester! There will be prizes for currently enrolled CF students.
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Book Discussion - "So You Want to Talk About Race" by Ijeoma Oluo
2021-03-10 12:45 - 13:45 | FL
This New York Times bestseller has been featured recently on our CF Speaks podcast. Join us for this candid discussion where we will talk about the podcasts and the powerful messages found in this book.
CF students: To get your FREE copy of the book to participate in this discussion:

Citrus Campus: email Kaitlyn Kirby at kirbyk@cf.edu
Levy Campus: email Kat Davis at davisk@cf.edu
Ocala Campus: email Marjorie McGee at mcgeem@cf.edu

Books are limited to the first 60 students.
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Drive Away Food Day
2021-03-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
The Patriot Pantry invites CF students to participate in a food drive on Friday, March 12.
Walk up or drive through to pick up food donations 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Learning Resources Center at the Ocala Campus. Students should bring their CF ID to the food pickup.
Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Bonnie Fleck for their generous support to the CF food pantry, as well as the many donors who helped to make this event possible, including the CF Foundation, CF faculty and staff, and PTK student leaders.

CF STEM Club Trivia
2021-03-23 18:00 - 19:00 | FL
The CF STEM Club is having a trivia night hosted along with Student Life. Come test your knowledge or learn some new facts about famous scientists, technologists, engineers, mathematicians and inventors, important discoveries and more! Prizes for currently enrolled CF students will be Amazon gift cards.
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Henna Tattoos at Home with the Appleton
2021-03-24 12:45 - 13:45 | FL
Join us for this multicultural event and learn how to create intricate and beautiful henna designs on yourself or a friend. GiGi from the Appleton Museum of Art will provide step by step instructions and guide you as you work on your creation. Learn the tips and tricks to create your own henna masterpieces as well as important safety precautions. Art kits containing all supplies needed will be distributed on all three campuses prior to the event. Tune into the live zoom instruction for decorating inspiration and techniques.
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Women in Music Bingo
2021-03-30 18:00 - 19:00 | FL
In celebration of Women’s History Month, play our Music BINGO featuring the top women in music throughout time. We will play a snippet of a song and you’ll guess the name of the song and mark it on your virtual BINGO card. The first person to meet the qualifiers and yell out “BINGO!” wins! A link to the BINGO card will be provided when you log into Zoom. CF students and staff are eligible for prizes.
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Student Life: National Library Week "Speakers and Trivia"
2021-04-05 12:30 - 13:30 | FL
Join the CF Library as they celebrate with two online events on “Politics and How it Works and How You Fit In.” Explore this topic with Dr. Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, founding director for Center for Civic Engagement and associate professor of Political Science at the University of South Florida.
Wednesday, April 7, at 12:30 p.m. hear about “The Supreme Court at Work: a Behind-the-Scenes Tour.”
Prize drawings will be held for both programs and for the Supreme Court Trivia Quiz.

Student Life: National Library Week "Speakers and Trivia"
2021-04-05 12:30 - 13:30 | FL
Join the CF Library as they celebrate with two online events on “Politics and How it Works and How You Fit In.” Explore this topic with Dr. Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, founding director for Center for Civic Engagement and associate professor of Political Science at the University of South Florida.
Monday, April 5, at 12:30 p.m. Hear “Politics is Not a Spectator Sport: How to be an Active and Effective Citizen.” This is a MEGA Monday event.

Tuesday Game Night - Skribbl
2021-04-06 18:00 - 19:00 | FL
Think you can draw? What about guessing what others are drawing? Join us for a fast paced game of Skribbl online! When its your turn to draw, you will have to choose a word from three options and visualize that word in 80 seconds, alternatively when somebody else is drawing you have to type your guess into the chat to gain points!
Currently enrolled CF students will be eligible for prizes but all are welcome to join in and play!
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Mega Monday: Homemade Hand Scrub
2021-04-12 12:30 - 13:45 | Online
Join the Office of Service, Civic and Community Engagement for MEGA Monday and learn how to create homemade hand scrub. This workshop is designed to raise awareness on the importance of washing, sanitizing and scrubbing your hands to prevent the spread of germs and keep yourself safe during the pandemic. Learn how to make homemade moisturizing hand scrub to give as gifts while keeping yourself safe from germs.
Join this Zoom meeting at Meeting ID: 945 1279 1474 Passcode [REDACTED]
Participants can pick up their kit in the Humanities and Social Science Building 8, Room 106E from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Email Dr. Chris Knierim to let her know you are interested in participating.

Tuesday Game Night - Restaurant Trivia
2021-04-13 18:00 - 19:00 | FL
Feeling hungry? Join us for our Restaurant Trivia where will explore local hotspots, the big fast food giants and favorite places to grab a bite. Brush up on logos too – you never know what you might see. This game will use Kahoot! and Zoom so make sure your apps are up to date. Restaurant gift cards will be the winning prizes for currently enrolled CF students.
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Yoga Nidra Relaxation Session
2021-04-14 12:45 - 13:45 | FL
Students and staff are invited to join some relaxing yoga on Wednesday, April 14 at 12:45 p.m. facilitated by CF Associate Professor of Communications and Teacher Education Lori Witkowich.
Yoga Nidra is a transformative guided meditation practice for deep relaxation. It facilitates the release of negative emotions and thought patterns, calms the nervous system, and develops an inner sanctuary of well-being that serves as a base from which you are more able to calmly respond to the circumstances you encounter in your daily life. Simply, relax and let go!
Suggestions for success:
*Be sure to be in a quiet place where you will not be disturbed (silence phones, etc.)
*You can either sit or lie down
*Get supremely comfortable (perhaps a blanket, eye pillow, etc.)
*Relax
*Enjoy!
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Let’s Talk About It: Be an Ally for the Asian Community
2021-04-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
At CF, we are one family. Join us in this safe space to share thoughts, feelings and reactions to the recent wave of attacks against Asian and Asian-American communities. We are here. We are CF.
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The Young Politicians Club presents: Trivia Night at CF!
2021-04-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Join us for a fun night of trivia on historical and current American government and political events. This game will use Kahoot! and Zoom so make sure your apps are up to date. There will be prizes for currently enrolled CF students.
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Create Felt Succulents with the Appleton Museum
2021-04-21 12:45 - 13:45 | FL
In honor of Earth Day, join us to create an everlasting succulent that will never need care with felt and a ceramic pot. Art kits containing all supplies needed will be distributed on all three campuses prior to the event. Tune into the live zoom instruction for decorating inspiration and techniques.
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Earth Day - Virtual Planting Event
2021-04-22 12:30 - 13:30 | FL
Earth Day is April 22, and it’s time to give back to Mother Nature! Join us for a virtual seed planting event and paint your own commemorative pot! We will also have faculty member Robert Keene joining us to talk about the importance of Earth Day and what it represents! Students who join us will also have a chance to win a gift card! Don’t miss it!
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Tuesday Game Night - Guess that Pokémon Trivia
2021-04-27 18:00 - 19:00 | FL
Do you have what it takes to be the very best? Come test your Pokémon knowledge in this trivia game where we will share an image of different Pokémon; your job will be to figure out which one it is! This event will use Zoom and Kahoot! CF students and staff are eligible for prizes!
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Make Your Own Puzzle
2021-04-28 12:30 - 14:30 | FL
Join us for Coyote on Campus to create your own virtual custom jigsaw puzzle!
Your favorite photo, sent right from your phone, is now turned into a puzzle! Imagine the possibilities! It can be a gift, a cherished photo that you want preserved in a whole new way, or just something to do on a relaxing afternoon at home.
A fun activity, and a gift, this is just the coolest puzzle ever!
Join us here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81570934567
or use Zoom Meeting ID: 815 7093 4567

Students VS Staff - Scattergories Challenge Rematch
2021-05-05 12:45 - 13:45 | Online
Ready? Roll! Write! Join the Office of Student Life to team up for this fun, fast-paced game of Scattergories on Wednesday, May 5, from 12:45-1:45 p.m., online. The winning team of currently enrolled CF students will score some CF swag. Brush up on your vocabulary and join us for this fun event!
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Movement Snacks with Baycare
2021-05-12 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Exercise is optional, but movement is mandatory! This session with get your out of your chair for a much-needed break. Learn easy ways to incorporate quality movement throughout your day to impact your overall health and wellness. Open to all CF students and staff.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Tuesday Game Night - Skribbl
2021-05-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Online

Autism: 5 Things You Should Know
2021-05-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Do you know someone with autism? Did you ever wonder what the autistic experience is like? Join us for an informative session about autism spectrum disorders presented by Dr. Danielle Liso, Assistant Director for the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University of Florida.
Participants will learn:
1. The characteristics associated with autism
2. What makes the autistic experience unique
3. What the autistic experience might feel like
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Yoga Nidra Relaxation Session
2021-06-02 12:30 - 13:30, 2021-07-21 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Students are invited to join some relaxing yoga facilitated by CF Associate Professor of Communications and Teacher Education, Lori Witkowich.
Yoga Nidra is a transformative guided meditation practice for deep relaxation. It facilitates the release of negative emotions and thought patterns, calms the nervous system, and develops an inner sanctuary of well-being that serves as a base from which you are more able to calmly respond to the circumstances you encounter in your daily life. Simply, relax and let go!
Suggestions for success:
*Be sure to be in a quiet place where you will not be disturbed (silence phones, etc.)
*You can either sit or lie down
*Get supremely comfortable (perhaps a blanket, eye pillow, etc.)
*Relax
*Enjoy!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Grief & Loss: The Road to Recovery
2021-06-09 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Our world has drastically changed in the past year, including what we’ve lost and how we grieve. Developing a holistic plan for healing can help you find hope along your journey. If you or someone you care about is struggling with loss, this webinar can offer tools and techniques for coping with grief and loss and supporting others who are experiencing intense grieving emotions.
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Tuesday Game Night - African-American Music Bingo
2021-06-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
In celebration of African-American Music Appreciation Month, play our Music BINGO featuring the top African-American artist in music throughout time. We will play a snippet of a song and you’ll guess the name of the song and mark it on your virtual BINGO card. The first person to meet the qualifiers and yell out “BINGO!” wins! A link to the BINGO card will be provided when you log into Zoom. Hosted by our partners at the Appleton Museum of Art. There will be prizes for all CF students and staff that join in!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Embrace Your Story Discussion with Baycare
2021-07-14 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Everyone has a story to tell. Learn how to embrace your own story as well as how to reach your full potential as it relates to health and wellness. Join us for this inspiring session hosted by Baycare.
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Tuesday Game Night - Jeopardy!
2021-07-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Join us for a night of Summer themed Jeopardy! America’s favorite quiz show! There will be prizes for currently enrolled CF students – but all are invited to join us. Are you ready?
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Book Discussion: "How to be an Antiracist" by Ibram X. Kendi
2021-07-28 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Join us this summer as we read and discuss this 2019 New York Times bestseller. Books can be picked up now on each campus, and a candid discussion on the book will take place virtually on July 28 at 12:30 p.m.
CF students can get a FREE copy of the book to participate in this discussion:

Citrus Campus: email Sonya Warden at wardens@cf.edu
Levy Campus: email Kat Davis at davisk@cf.edu
Ocala Campus: email Marjorie McGee at mcgeem@cf.edu

Books are limited to the first 60 students.
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