College Of Central Florida

Next Text Exhibition
2022-10-06 - 2022-10-30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
The Webber Gallery presents “Next text,” a collection of work by multicultural artists from across the country will showcase an intriguing display of storytelling through the use of text in the visual arts. The exhibition was curated by CF Professor of Art Tyrus Clutter and Sheila Goloborotko, an associate professor of printmaking at University of North Florida, whose artwork has been featured in past exhibitions at the Webber Gallery.
The exhibition will open on Thursday, Oct. 6, and be on view through Thursday, Oct. 27. Admission is free.
The community is invited to an opening reception on Thursday, Oct. 6, 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.

Next Text Exhibition Opening Reception
2022-10-06 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
The Webber Gallery invites the community to a free opening reception for the “Next text” Exhibition on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
This collection of work by multicultural artists from across the country showcases an intriguing display of storytelling through the use of text in the visual arts. The exhibition was curated by CF Professor of Art Tyrus Clutter and Sheila Goloborotko, an associate professor of printmaking at University of North Florida, whose artwork has been featured in past exhibitions at the Webber Gallery.
Exhibit Dates: Monday, Oct. 3 through Thursday, Oct. 27. Admission is free.
Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Friday Talks: AI, IOT and Other Tech Trends in Business and Beyond
2022-10-07 08:15 - 10:30 | Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, 34475
The Friday Talks Business Advancement Series, a program of the Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership and the College of Central Florida, will feature Amy Osborne, Professor of Computer Information Technology at CF, on Oct. 7, presenting “AI, IOT and Other Tech Trends in Business and Beyond”.
The rapid pace of technology continues to change how we work, live and play. Staying ahead of the curve is essential for today’s businesses and tomorrow’s workforce. As applications for AI boom across industry and innovative tech appears in new areas of our lives, it is clear that these technologies will continue to grow in fascinating and unexpected directions, leaving many to wonder what is next and what the implications are for the future.
Attend in person at CF Hampton Center or Facebook Live at Facebook.com/OcalaCEP.
Continental breakfast at 8:15 a.m. Presentation starts at 8:30 a.m. RSVP to Andrea@OcalaCEP.com.
For more information about the Ocala CEP, visit ocalacep.com.

Hispanic Heritage Festival at the Appleton
2022-10-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, 34470
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with us at the Appleton on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. At the Hispanic Heritage Festival, enjoy free admission to the museum all day, kid-friendly art activities, face-painting, information booths by Hispanic-owned businesses, food trucks, music and more! All activities are free as part of Free First Saturday. Can’t wait to see you there!
This event is co-hosted by CF Student Affairs and the Appleton Museum of Art.

Fall B Classes Begin
2022-10-10 | All Campuses
Fall B classes begin on Oct. 10.

Add/drop Period for Fall B
2022-10-10
If you wish to add or drop any classes for the fall B semester, the add and drop period begins on Oct. 10.

Ocala Campus HIV Testing
2022-10-11 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. 11, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Ocala Campus Building 11.

Tie Dye T-shirts Tuesday
2022-10-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Come join SAB and GSA for a tie-dye t-shirt making event on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Ocala Campus, Bedford Plaza. More details to come.

Evidence-Based Practice Nursing Research
2022-10-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join us Tuesday, Oct. 11, 1-3 p.m. at the Ocala Campus Klein Center to learn about the latest nursing research. View poster presentations by senior nursing students and ask about their research findings. An interesting variety of topics will be covered as students present recommendations for clinical practice based on evidence-based practice standards.

“The Farewell” Appleton Screening
2022-10-11 14:00 | Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, 34470
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

“The Farewell” (PG, China/USA, 2019, 100 min.)
After her beloved grandmother is diagnosed with terminal cancer, a Chinese-American woman returns to China for a family gathering secretly designed to say goodbye to the matriarch, who is unaware of her own diagnosis. The heroine finds joy in rediscovering the country she left as a child, her grandmother’s wondrous spirit, and the ties that keep binding even when so much goes unspoken. 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.

“The Farewell” Ocala Screening
2022-10-11 19:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States

Drop only for Fall B
2022-10-12
The last day to drop classes during the fall B semester is Oct. 12.

"Latin History for Morons" Screening
2022-10-12 12:30 - 13:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
As part of “The Patriot Project: Bringing History to Life” and Latin History Month, Wendy Adams, Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences, will screen “Latin History for Morons.” In this one-man Broadway show, John Leguizamo finds humor and heartbreak as he traces 3,000 years of Latin history in an effort to help his bullied son. General Bernardo Galvez’s (from Spain), who Leguizamo describes as the “George Washington of Texas, Louisiana, and Pensacola,” personal financing of the war effort and command of army comprised of Puerto Ricans, Cubans and Mexican that help win American Revolutionary War is highlighted. Hailed by Chicago Tribune’s Chris Jones as “a genuinely brilliant piece of popular, political theater,” this is a must see for students, educators, and the general public.
The event will be held in 8-110 on Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. The event is free. Light refreshments and event giveaways will be provided.

Virtual Nursing Information Session - ADN, Bridge, BSN
2022-10-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
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.

CF Foundation Executive Committee Meeting
2022-10-12 16:30 - 17:30 | 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, Oct. 12, 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

Entrepreneurship Academy Information Session
2022-10-12 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-10-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
A limited number of students will be accepted into the College of Central Florida Entrepreneurship Academy’s inaugural cohort, which will begin classes in Spring 2023. Interested students should plan to attend one of two information sessions in October: Wednesday, Oct. 12, 5 p.m., at the Ewers Century Center, Room 107, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala, or Wednesday, Oct. 19, 12:30 p.m., at the Ewers Century Center, Room 101.
The CF Entrepreneurship Academy is an innovative program developed in partnership with Chick-fil-A of Ocala that will give students a new option for training to become business community leaders. CF students selected for the academy will receive two semesters of instruction in entrepreneurship-focused courses, including Principles of Management, Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Opportunities, and Small Business Management, which lead to a Business Entrepreneurship College Credit Certificate. Each course will be complemented with hands-on experiential activities organized by Chick-fil-A of Ocala leadership.
For more information, visit CF.edu/entrepreneurshipacademy.

Ocala Dual Enrollment Orientation Session
2022-10-12 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-10-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
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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Levy Dual Enrollment Orientation Session
2022-10-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Levy Campus, 15390 N.W. Highway 19, Chiefland, 32626
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 Levy Campus, Building 1, Room, 201.
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Movie Night: Encanto
2022-10-12 19:00 - 21:00
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, join CF Student Life in Downtown Ocala for a screening of the film Encanto. Admission is FREE for CF students! Students may bring one non-CF guest for $5. Student admission will include a kid’s popcorn and drink for the first 100 attendees.
Be sure to bring your student ID! Check in begins at 6 p.m.
Located at Marion Theatre: 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471.

Virtual Surgical Services Information Session
2022-10-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
CF is conducting a Virtual Surgical Services program information session on Oct. 13 at noon. Potential students must attend a session before applying to any of the programs. Sessions provide details about admissions criteria, program requirements, costs and more. Attend and complete your CF general admission application and the $30 fee will be waived.
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.

Walk of Hope
2022-10-15 08:00 - 11:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
CF students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to join us at the Walk of Hope on Saturday, Oct. 15.
The annual Walk of Hope honors and raises money for victims and survivors of domestic violence.
The walk begins at the Ocala Police Department and ends at the CF Ocala Campus.
SunTran will begin picking up walkers in the Dassance Fine Arts Center parking lot at 6:45 a.m. The last shuttle will depart around 7:45 a.m. The walk leaves from OPD at 8 a.m.
Plan to stay for a short event on campus after the walk to hear from CF students, faculty and staff.
Click HERE to register in advance or register at the event. There is a limited supply of T-shirts, but a small donation to receive one is welcome.
Volunteers are still needed; please contact Karla Wilson at wilsonkb@cf.edu or ext. 1363.

Levy Fall Craft Day
2022-10-17 00:30 - 13:30 | Levy Campus, 15390 N.W. Highway 19, Chiefland, 32626
Feeling crafty?
The Levy Campus Student Activity Board invites you to a Fall Craft Day on Monday, Oct. 17, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Levy Student Lounge. Stop by and have fun exploring your inner creativity alongside your fellow students.

Information Session for B.A.S. in Business and Organizational Management
2022-10-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Join advisors, administrators and faculty to learn about bachelor’s degree specializations in Accounting, Agribusiness, Equine Studies, Management Information Systems, Health Care Management, Human Resources, Public Safety Administration, and Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Find out about program design, affordability and the admissions process.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.

Waffle Wednesday and UNO Tournament with SAB
2022-10-19 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 Waffle Wednesday! Students can grab a “Waffle on a Stick” and cover it with their favorite toppings! We will also be hosting a UNO Tournament with prizes!
All of this is FREE!!!!

Visiting Author Series: Poetry with Eileen Myles
2022-10-19 12:30 - 13:45 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join us at the Ocala Campus in Building 8, Room 110 to hear from legendary author Eileen Myles for a poetry reading, book giveaway and signing, followed by a free copy of their latest work for the first 35 attendees!
About the Author
Eileen Myles is a pioneer in literature-proudly authoring more than twenty books, including For Now, Evolution, Afterglow (a dog memoir), Chelsea Girls, and I Must Be Living Twice: New & Selected Poems 1974-2014. Myles’s many honors include four Lambda Literary Awards, the Clark Prize for Excellence in Arts Writing, the Shelley Memorial Award from the Poetry Society of America, Creative Capital’s Literature Award as well as their Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant, and a Foundation for Contemporary Arts grant. They were also rewarded the Lambda Pioneer Award for contributions to the LGBT literary community. Myles lives in Marfa, Texas, and New York City.
This event is part of the CF Visiting Author Series.

CF Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
2022-10-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
The CF Foundation Board of Directors Meeting below is open to the public.
Meeting: CF Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Place: College of Central Florida (CF), Strategic Planning Room, Bldg. 40, Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala FL 34474
Purpose: General business of the CF Foundation Board of Directors

Dental Hygiene Information Session
2022-10-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, 34475
Join CF faculty and staff and learn more about the anticipated A.S. Dental Hygiene program and receive a tour of the future Dental Hygiene Clinic. Session topics include general education requirements, program costs, admission criteria and more. Students who have not started the CF general admission process can complete the CF application and the $30 application fee will be waived.
There is no waiting list for any of the Health Science programs. Some programs have part-time enrollment options.
Registration is required for this event. For information about any of the programs or sessions email Peggy Recanzone at recanzop@cf.edu.

Halloween Costume Bash
2022-10-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Join us in a spooky celebration Thursday, Oct. 20, 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.
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This event is hosted by the Gay-Straight Alliance.
