Radiography Information Session
2021-03-29 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | FL
CF is conducting a Virtual Radiography program information session through a Zoom presentation. Potential students must 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.

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.
Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

International Film Series, 'Metropolis'
2021-03-30 19:30 - 22:00 | Online
CF is excited and proud to continue its long-running International Film Festival with a safe, socially distanced format featuring classic, international films and scholar film talks. Screenings will take place at the Ocala Drive-In theater located at 4850 S. Pine Ave., Ocala, for free followed the next day with an online discussion. Each film can also be screened from the safety of one’s own home at a time of convenience via free, internet film streaming services. Click here to view the film now.
The Ocala Drive-in film screenings of ‘Metropolis” can be viewed on Tuesday, March 30, at 8 p.m.
“Metropolis,” Tuesday, March 30, at 8 p.m., at the Ocala Drive-In or online from the safety of your home, with online discussion on Wednesday, March 31, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. hosted by Mark Neumann. This German expressionist science-fiction film presents a highly stylized futuristic city where a beautiful and cultured utopia exists above a bleak underworld populated by mistreated workers. When the privileged youth Freder discovers the grim scene under the city, he becomes intent on helping the workers. He befriends the rebellious teacher but this puts him at odds with his authoritative father, leading to greater conflict. The film is regarded by many critics as one of the most innovative and influential films ever made. We will be screening Giorgio Moroder’s 1984 painstaking restoration of “Metropolis,” which includes a pop soundtrack and previously deleted scenes and images. This film has a total run time of 83 minutes.
For links to the screenings and discussion and for a full series list and more information on the International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

International Film Talk, 'Metropolis'
2021-03-31 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
“Metropolis,” online discussion is on Wednesday, March 31, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. hosted by Mark Neumann. This German expressionist science-fiction film presents a highly stylized futuristic city where a beautiful and cultured utopia exists above a bleak underworld populated by mistreated workers. When the privileged youth Freder discovers the grim scene under the city, he becomes intent on helping the workers. He befriends the rebellious teacher but this puts him at odds with his authoritative father, leading to greater conflict. The film is regarded by many critics as one of the most innovative and influential films ever made. We will be screening Giorgio Moroder’s 1984 painstaking restoration of “Metropolis,” which includes a pop soundtrack and previously deleted scenes and images. This film has a total run time of 83 minutes.
Neumann is a professor of Creative Media and Film at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on visual culture, documentary studies, audio and archival storytelling, and media studies. His photographic and film work have been exhibited nationally and internationally, and his audio work has been broadcast on national public radio programs. He has published numerous articles and book chapters on culture, media, technology, and art in a variety of venues. His books include “On the Rim: Looking for the Grand Canyon” and “Recording Culture: Audio Documentary and the Ethnographic Experience.”
For links to the screenings and discussion and for a full series list and more information on the International Film Series, contact Wendy Adams at 352-873-5800, ext. 1546, or visit www.CF.edu/filmseries.

Why CF? Virtual Information Session
2021-03-31 14:00 - 15:00 | FL
Get a feel for what it’s like to be a CF Patriot in this 45-minute information session. You’ll find out about why CF should be your first choice for college and get a crash course in the application process. Plus, all attendees will get a waiver allowing them to apply for free!

Surgical Technology Information Session Webinar
2021-03-31 17:00 - 18:00 | FL
CF is conducting a Virtual Surgical Technology program information session through a Zoom presentation. Potential students must 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.

Financial Aid Information Session
2021-04-01 18:00 - 19:00 | FL
Have questions about financial aid?
Join us for a virtual financial aid workshop to learn all about the opportunities for getting assistance with paying for college. In this information session, CF will provide an overview of the financial aid process, followed by a Q&A session where you can ask our financial aid experts your questions.
This information session is open to current students and anyone considering attending college in the future. Attendees can join using the free Zoom meeting app.

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Last day to withdraw with "W" in Spring C Semester
2021-04-02 | FL
The last day to withdraw from any Spring C classes is April 2.

Visual Arts Students Exhibition
2021-04-05 10:00 - 2021-05-07 16:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
CF will showcase the talent of its Visual Arts and Digital Media students in an exhibition that opens on Monday, April 5, at the Webber Gallery at the CF Ocala Campus. The student exhibition is an annual tradition for CF and the Webber Gallery, and provides students with an opportunity to present their work in a professional environment. There will be a variety of work on display.
The exhibit will continue through Friday, May 7. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The gallery is closed Friday through Sunday and college-observed holidays. Admission is free. Masks are required to enter the gallery.

AI and the Future
2021-04-05 12:15 - 13:15 | FL
Join us for an upcoming Career Connections webinar on Monday, April 5, 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Presented by Bonnie Dorr, Associate Director and Senior Research Scientist, Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition
Career Connections is a webinar series allowing you to hear from local companies using new technologies in unexpected ways. Learn about technology careers in industries that may surprise you, and find out what you can do NOW to prepare for your Job of the Future!
One event participant will be randomly selected to receive a gift!
About the Speaker
Dr. Bonnie J. Dorr is Associate Director and Senior Research Scientist at The Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) and Professor of Computer Science at both University of West Florida and University of Florida.
For 38 years, she has been conducting research in artificial intelligence, most notably human-centered computing, deep language understanding, and most recently, Cyber NLP (Natural Language Processing).
Dr. Dorr’s vision for “AI and the Future” is computerized understanding of “what’s inside people’s heads” from social media, i.e., attitudes and intentions regarding critical issues such as mask wearing attitudes that may effect changes in public health guidance.
Dr. Dorr is a Sloan Fellow, an NSF Presidential Faculty Fellow, former President of the Association for Computational Linguistics (2008), Fellow of the Association for Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (2013), Fellow of the Association for Computational Linguistics (2016), and Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (2021).

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.

Physical Therapist Assistant Information Session
2021-04-05 16:00 - 17:00 | FL
CF is conducting a Virtual Physical Therapist Assistant program information session through a Zoom presentation. Potential students must 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.

Technology Applications and Careers in Agriculture
2021-04-06 11:15 - 12:00 | FL
Join us for an upcoming Career Connections webinar on Tuesday, April 6, 11:15 a.m.-noon.
Presented by Presented by Ryan Geraldson, Director of Production; Rachael Skiles, Tomato and Control Systems Manager; and Adam Wright, Director of Operations, The Villages Grown
Career Connections is a webinar series allowing you to hear from local companies using new technologies in unexpected ways. Learn about technology careers in industries that may surprise you, and find out what you can do NOW to prepare for your Job of the Future!
One event participant will be randomly selected to receive a gift!

Rapid Credentialing Virtual Information Sessions
2021-04-06 12:30 - 13:30 | FL
Out of work? Interested in learning new skills for in-demand occupations? CF is offering scholarships for short-term, in-demand programs intended to address the negative economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. You may qualify for free tuition and books.
The programs – which align with open positions in high-demand, high-wage jobs in our region – include Accounting Technology Specialist, Computer Information Data Specialist, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and Logistics and Transportation Specialist. The College Credit Certificate programs are for entry level students, range from 9 to 12 credits and can be completed in 18 weeks or less. Most are available fully online
Join us for this virtual information session to learn more! As an added bonus for participating in this session you will have the opportunity to complete your CF application and have the application fee waived.

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!
Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Technology Applications and Careers in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
2021-04-07 14:15 - 15:00 | FL
Join us for an upcoming Career Connections webinar on Wednesday, April 7, at 2:15 p.m.
Presented by Paul Porter, Human Resources Manager, Dollar Tree Distribution Center
Career Connections is a webinar series allowing you to hear from local companies using new technologies in unexpected ways. Learn about technology careers in industries that may surprise you, and find out what you can do NOW to prepare for your Job of the Future!
One event participant will be randomly selected to receive a gift!

Critical Care Transport Information Session
2021-04-07 14:30 - 15:30 | FL
The CCT program at College of Central Florida was designed in response to the growing need for qualified specialists in the area of critical care inter-facility transfer. It helps to prepare paramedics and nurses to serve with competence and confidence in meeting the needs of critical care patients undergoing inter-facility transports.
At this information session, you can learn about the program including schedules, admission criteria, costs and more.
For information, email Peggy Recanzone at recanzop@cf.edu or call 352-873-5800, ext. 1655.

Practical Tips to Prepare for a Future Career in Technology
2021-04-08 12:15 - 13:00 | FL
Join us for an upcoming Career Connections webinar on Thursday, April 8, at 12:15 p.m.
Presented by Julie Sheppard, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Counsel, Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition
Career Connections is a webinar series allowing you to hear from local companies using new technologies in unexpected ways. Learn about technology careers in industries that may surprise you, and find out what you can do NOW to prepare for your Job of the Future!
One event participant will be randomly selected to receive a gift!
About the Speaker
Julie Sheppard currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Counsel at IHMC. She has been at IHMC since its inception in 2004 as an independent research institute of the State University System of Florida.
Julie formerly served as the General Counsel at the University of West Florida and Associate General Counsel at the University of North Florida. Prior experience also includes working as Counsel to the Florida Board of Regents Office of Human Resources and Labor Relations and Administrative Hearings Officer to the Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security.
Julie earned her Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School and her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia. Julie is admitted to practice in Florida, Maine, and Massachusetts and is Florida Board Certified in Education Law.

Last day to withdraw with "W" in Spring B
2021-04-09 | FL
The last day that students can withdraw from any Spring B classes is April 9.

General registration for Summer A
2021-04-09 | FL
General registration for the Summer A begins on April 9 and ends on May 12.

General registration for Summer B
2021-04-09 | FL
General registration for the Summer B semester opens on April 9 and ends on June 25.

Priority registration for Summer Semester
2021-04-10 | FL
The priority registration for the Summer Semester is on April 10.

Igor Stravinsky’s “The Soldier's Tale”
2021-04-10 19:30 - 21:30 | FL
The College of Central Florida will host a performance of Igor Stravinsky’s “L’Histoire du soldat,” “The Soldier’s Tale.” Under the artistic direction of Trey Moore, professor of trumpet, the performance will take place on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
WHAT: Stravinsky’s “The Soldier’s Tale” was written in 1918, in the midst of the Spanish Flu pandemic. At the time, Stravinsky was struggling financially as his larger and more well-known works like “The Firebird,” “Petrushka,” and “The Rite of Spring” were not being performed. The piece was specifically written for a smaller ensemble – requiring fewer musicians and allowing for travel during a time of pandemic. “The Soldier’s Tale” is a theatrical work written for not only musicians, but also for accompanying narrators and dancers (Stravinsky was most known for his ballets). This production will feature seven musicians, one narrator and one dancer.
THE STORY: Based on its origin, “The Soldier’s Tale” makes for the perfect performance to be safely performed during COVID-19. The work tells the story of a soldier who sells his violin (a representation of his soul) to the Devil in exchange for economic prosperity. Eventually the solider falls in love and realizes he wants his soul returned, and proceeds to trick the Devil to get it back. He is successful in his attempt but with one remaining stipulation: the soldier must never return to his hometown.
Eventually, the soldier’s love insists that they go together to take the soldier’s ailing mother from the town. The soldier agrees, but upon entering the town’s boundaries, is pulled to his death by the Devil.
WHEN: Saturday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center – 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474
TICKETS: Please reserve your free ticket by clicking below. In adherence to COVID-19 protocols, seating is extremely limited. Reserve your seats early to help guarantee a spot in the theater.
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SAFETY PROTOCOLS: To keep the audience, staff and musicians safe, seating in the theater will be physically distanced and masks will be required for the audience through the entire duration of the performance. String musicians will wear masks, and wind instruments will have covers over parts of their instruments to limit air spread.

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.

Marion County High School Application Session
2021-04-13 10:30 - 13:30 | FL
CF is conducting an application sessions for Marion County high school students looking to get assistance with filling up the CF application. Students can also learn more about CF and the academic programs that the college offers. Sessions last about an hour and provide details about the application process, financial aid, placement testing and resources available to help students be successful. Sessions outline the expectations and outcomes for the specific academic programs.

B.A.S. Club Presents How to Achieve Financial Success in a Pandemic
2021-04-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Online
Students, faculty and staff are invited to join CF’s Bachelor of Applied Science Club for an event on Tuesday, April 13, from 5:30-7 p.m. online as we learn from leaders in the private and public sectors how to develop and apply business and managerial skills in our challenging world climate. Find out what you can do to succeed in this pandemic! After each topic is presented, there will be a short networking session.
Topics include Attitude and Behavior from Debbie Machtel, owner/operator of Chick-fil-A Paddock Mall, Internal Stakeholders and Customers from Ashley Wheeler-Gerds, general manager for Washington Prime Group, Creating New Opportunities from Anita Kinsler, Staff Development and Training manager for City of Ocala. Also speaking is Kevin Sheilley, president and CEO of Ocala Metro CEP.

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.
Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

General registration for Summer C
2021-04-14 | FL
General registration for the Summer C semester begins on April 14 and ends May 11.

Nursing Information Session - ADN, Bridge, BSN
2021-04-14 12:00 - 13:00 | FL
CF is conducting a virtual information session to learn more about the Associate Degree Nursing, LPN and Paramedic Bridge Nursing and BSN programs through a Zoom presentation. Stay on and complete your CF general admission application and the $30 fee will be waived. Potential students must 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.
