College of Central Florida Presents Fall Concerts

The community is invited to enjoy two concerts by the College of Central Florida Visual and Performing Arts Department.

On Thursday, Nov. 3, the CF Jazz Band will present “A Night of Jazz” at 7:30 p.m. Directed by Conductor and Associate Professor John D. Ash, the group will perform a swinging selection of American jazz pieces by composers including Christopher Artau, Bill Chase, Michele Fernandez, Stan Kenton and Mark Taylor.

On Thursday, Nov. 10, the CF Wind Symphony and the CF Patriot Singers will present “Water” at 7:30 p.m. This collaboration includes musical selections that celebrates our connection to water – from the Mississippi River to the bottom of Lake Superior to a home aquarium – which connect the audience to Earth’s most precious element.

“Water” will feature performances by guest composer Joshua Mazur. The CF Wind Symphony is directed by Ash and the CF Patriot Singers are directed by Dr. Jason Longtin.

Both concerts are free and will take place in the Dassance Fine Arts Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. For more information, visit the Events Calendar at CF.edu  or call 352-854-2322, ext. 1419.

CF Supports Hurricane Ian Survivors

When the College of Central Florida made the decision to close before Hurricane Ian, administrators worried the storm might impact the college’s students and faculty served by campuses in Marion, Citrus and Levy counties. Two days later, when the CF community saw the devastation in Southwest Florida, students, faculty and staff immediately asked, “How can we help?”

Just a few days after the storm, CF staff delivered much-needed generators, gas cans and extension cords to Daytona State College, which experienced major flooding and power loss. When students, faculty and staff returned to campus, groups including the Career and Professional Employees Council quickly organized to facilitate a supply drive.

On Monday, Oct. 10, CF staff loaded six pallets of water, nonperishable food, cleaning supplies and personal hygiene products into a tractor-trailer headed to State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. CF’s contributions filled up the trailer that also included donations from Florida Gateway College, Santa Fe College and Lake-Sumter State College. CF and the other three colleges are all members of the Florida College System.

“This is why we’re called ‘The Great 28,’” said Florida College System Chancellor Kathryn Hebda. “We see a need and we respond.”

CF President Dr. Jim Henningsen explained that the college also collected a large amount of supplies which will be added to the Marion County collection so items can be distributed by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office to those impacted by the hurricane who still need assistance.

“We have all heard the stories of families who lost everything,” Henningsen said. “They are our neighbors and we are working together to support them. It could have been any one of us.”

For more than a week, CF students, faculty and staff filled campus donation boxes. On Thursday, Oct. 13, 14 CF student and staff volunteers sorted and packed 60 boxes of donated nonperishable food, household supplies and personal hygiene products plus pallets of water and pet food, which will now be delivered to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office for distribution.

“We’re stronger together,” Henningsen said. “Our college family supports our neighbors in need.”

CF Students Receive Model United Nations Awards

Six students from the College of Central Florida’s Model United Nations Club received Outstanding Awards at the 2022 Southern Regional Model United Nations Conference held virtually Oct. 7-8. The awards recognize the student’s ability to carry out diplomacy through participation, ability to negotiate, debate professionally and interact with other students from around the nation.

This year’s conference focused on two global issues. The UN Conference on Trade and Development simulated the topic “Enhancing the Global Response to Food Insecurity in Conflict.” The Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice explored the topic “Combating Cybercrime Against Critical Infrastructure.”

The following CF students won awards while representing and role-playing countries to resolve global problems:

Daniel Cepeda – Outstanding Position Paper Award for role-playing Ecuador

Daniel Fellows – Outstanding Position Paper Award and Outstanding Delegate Award for role-playing the Russian Federation

Frankelly Guzman – Outstanding Position Paper Award and Distinguished Delegate Award for representing the Dominican Republic

Sydney Henninger – Outstanding Position Paper Award for role-playing Canada

Valerie Lorenzo – Outstanding Position Paper Award for representing the Netherlands

Reagan Schroeder – Outstanding Position Paper Award for role-playing Poland

Model UN is an international extra-curricular global engagement activity through which student delegates spend months in preparation researching foreign policies and cultures. At conferences, they develop papers, which include their ideas to solve real-life problems that plague nations.

For more information on CF, visit CF.edu. For more information on Model UN, visit un.org/mun.

CF Health Sciences Open House

Anyone interested in training for a career in health care is invited to a Health Sciences Open House at the College of Central Florida. On Tuesday, Nov. 15, 4-6 p.m., attendees can tour the Health Sciences labs, classrooms and the CF Ocala Campus. Prospective students will have the chance to meet with a Health Sciences advisor, apply to the college for free and learn about financial aid.

CF’s Health Sciences programs include Dental Assisting, Emergency Medical Services, Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiography and Surgical Services.

This free event will take place in the Health Sciences Simulation Center, Building 16 on the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Reservations are requested at CF.edu/healthopenhouse.

 

Visual Artists’ Society Presents ‘Best of The Season’ Exhibition

The Visual Artists’ Society will present the “Best of the Season” exhibition at the CF Webber Gallery Nov. 7-Dec. 8. This annual favorite includes a variety of styles and mediums.

New this year, VAS accepted open applications from artists across Central Florida. Artworks were selected and will be judged by Ginger Sheridan, an associate professor of art in photography at Jacksonville University. She will present awards including Best in Show, first through fourth place and honorable mentions at the opening reception on Friday, Nov. 18, 5-7 p.m.

“Best of the Season” is one of two annual opportunities for Visual Artists’ Society members to display the works that showcase their talent and imagination. The society has more than 100 members from all over Marion County and Central Florida, including professional and amateur artists and many of CF’s talented students. Because VAS has a varied membership, exhibits display a variety of styles and mediums, including more traditional paintings and photographs as well as jewelry, sculpture and digital media.

The Webber Gallery is located at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Hours are Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and admission is free. For more information, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1664.

CF Patriot Project Screens ‘Latin History For Morons’

The College of Central Florida’s Patriot Project will recognize Hispanic Heritage Month with a screening of “Latin History for Morons” on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Building 8, Room 110, at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala.

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. The performance, which earned him a 2018 Tony Award, has been called “a genuinely brilliant piece of popular, political theater” and is a must-see for students, educators and the community.

The Patriot Project lectures are free and open to the public. Light refreshments and event giveaways will be provided.

Series Schedule:

Oct. 12 – “Latin History for Morons” presented by Wendy Adams

Nov. 2 – “Literature in the Colonial Period” presented by Sandra Cooper

Jan. 11, 2023 – “Theatre in the Colonial Period” presented by Nonalee Davis

Feb. 6, 2023 – “Math in the Colonial Period” presented by Mark Taylor

March 1, 2023 – “History of the Colonial Period” presented by Jay Thompson

April 5, 2023 – “Religion in the Colonial Period” presented by Dr. Ron Cooper

For more details, visit CF.edu/PatriotProject.

CF Speaker Remembers Rosewood 100 Years Later

January 1, 2023, will mark the 100th anniversary of the Rosewood massacre, in which at least five Black residents of the small Levy County community died. On Tuesday, Oct. 18, the College of Central Florida will host Lizzie Robinson Jenkins, founder of the Real Rosewood Foundation, who will recount her family’s stories of the massacre. The community is invited to this free presentation at 6:30 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala.

Today, all that remains of Rosewood are one home and a historical marker on State Road 24, just east of Cedar Key. Last year, the John Wright house was donated to the Real Rosewood Foundation, which works to preserve the history of this community. Jenkins will share the stories of Rosewood that stayed secret for decades and explain why it is crucial to remember this event 100 years later.

To learn more about CF, visit CF.edu.

CF Closed through Saturday for Hurricane Ian

Update Sept. 27:
The College of Central Florida has extended its cancellation of all classes and business operations due to Hurricane Ian. The college will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 28, through Saturday, Oct. 1, at all sites, including the Ocala Campus, Citrus Campus, Levy Campus, Hampton Center, Appleton Museum and Vintage Farm.

Scheduled activities also have been cancelled or postponed, including Wednesday’s District Board of Trustees meeting and the Appleton Museum of Art’s Free First Saturday and Hispanic Heritage Festival. The Appleton will reopen Sunday, Oct. 2. Classes and business operations will resume Monday, Oct. 3, weather permitting.

Please continue to monitor the CF website (www.CF.edu), traditional media and social media for additional updates.

Sept. 26:
The College of Central Florida will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 28, and Thursday, Sept. 29.

This closing is for all sites, including the Ocala Campus, Citrus Campus, Levy Campus, Hampton Center, Appleton Museum and Vintage Farm, as well as online classes. Scheduled activities also have been cancelled, including the CF District Board of Trustees meeting, which has been postponed until Wednesday, Oct. 5.

We plan to reopen Friday morning for classes and all business operations, weather permitting. Please continue to monitor the CF website (www.CF.edu), traditional media and social media for additional updates.

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to prepare now for this storm.

Hurricane Ian Update

4:10 p.m., Sept. 27

The College of Central Florida has extended its cancellation of all classes and business operations due to Hurricane Ian. The College will now will be closed Wednesday through Saturday at all sites, including the Ocala Campus, Citrus Campus, Levy Campus, Hampton Center, Appleton Museum and Vintage Farm.

Scheduled activities also have been cancelled or postponed, including Wednesday’s District Board of Trustees meeting and the Appleton Museum of Art’s Free First Saturday and Hispanic Heritage Festival. The Appleton will reopen Sunday, Oct. 2. Classes and business operations will resume Monday, weather permitting.

Please continue to monitor the CF website (www.CF.edu), traditional media and social media for additional updates.

3:20 p.m., Sept. 26

The college will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 28-29, in preparation for Hurricane Ian. In-person and online classes, as well as business operations, will be cancelled at all sites, including the Ocala Campus, Citrus Campus, Levy Campus, Hampton Center, Appleton Museum and Vintage Farm. Scheduled activities have also been cancelled, including the CF District Board of Trustees meeting, which has been postponed until Wednesday, Oct. 5.

We plan to reopen Friday morning for classes and all business operations, weather permitting. Please continue to monitor the CF website (www.CF.edu), traditional media and social media for additional updates.

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to prepare now for this storm.

12 p.m., Sept. 26

CF is actively monitoring the national weather service for Hurricane Ian and its forecasted impact on Citrus, Levy and Marion counties. There are no changes to class schedules or business operations at this time.  If the college is closed, information will be posted on the college website, student portal, social media and will be shared via the RAVE Alert system. Please take this time to update your notification preferences in the RAVE Alert system in the MyCF portal.

CF Patriot Project Lecture Focuses on Colonial Literature

The College of Central Florida’s innovative educational series focused on the American colonial period continues on Wednesday, Nov. 2, with “Literature in the Colonial Period” presented by Sandra Cooper.

Cooper, a professor of Communications at CF, will discuss the writing that shaped the American spirit, the American Enlightenment and our founding documents.

The Patriot Project lectures are free and open to the public. Light refreshments and event giveaways will be provided. Lectures will be held on Wednesdays from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the CF Webber Center, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala, unless otherwise indicated.

Series Schedule:

Nov. 2 – “Literature in the Colonial Period” presented by Sandra Cooper

Jan. 11, 2023 – “Theatre in the Colonial Period” presented by Nonalee Davis

Feb. 6, 2023 – “Math in the Colonial Period” presented by Mark Taylor

March 1, 2023 – “History of the Colonial Period” presented by Jay Thompson

April 5, 2023 – “Religion in the Colonial Period” presented by Dr. Ron Cooper

For more details, visit CF.edu/PatriotProject.