Free, Online Art Workshops For Adults Hosted by the Appleton Museum of Art

The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, announces a virtual adaptation of its popular Art 101 workshops for adults.

Each Art 101 workshop is two hours and focuses on a different subject, allowing participants to try something fun and new or to practice their existing skills. Sessions will be held on Zoom as an instructor leads participants through a live demonstration of the featured project. The monthly, online workshops are free; participants must provide their own supplies.

Registration for workshops must be completed at Eventrbrite.com. Login details for the Zoom session will be provided in the confirmation email. Supply lists will be sent via email one month in advance of the workshop date, or immediately if you are registering within one month of the start date.

2021 Art 101 Schedule

Jan. 19, 11 a.m.
Winter Birch Tree Acrylic Painting

Feb. 9, 11 a.m.
Valentine’s Dish

March 9, 11 a.m.
Acrylic Pour Painting

April 13, 11 a.m.
Ceramic Flower Vase

May 11, 11 a.m.
Georgia O’Keeffe’s Poppy

For questions, email AppletonMuseum@cf.edu. All workshops are available for registration by visiting Eventbrite.com.

A campus of the College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR 40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). Parking is free. For more information, call 352-291-4455 or visit AppletonMuseum.org.

CF Hosts Engineering Career Chat Virtual Event Jan. 22

The College of Central Florida’s Business and Technology Department will host a free event about careers in engineering on Friday, Jan. 22, from 12:15-1:30 p.m., online.

Participants will hear how they can start training for a career in engineering and about skills employers seek in today’s job market. This session will be hosted by Sam Ajlani, associate professor for Engineering Technology at CF.

Register now at CF.edu/BusTechEvents. The first 10 to register and attend will receive a small gift. One event participant will also be selected to receive a grand prize. For more information, contact Bonnie Hays at haysb@CF.edu.

This event is presented by CAMPUS USA Credit Union and sponsored by the CF Foundation, the Talent Center and CF Alumni Association.

 

CF Foundation Receives Largest Gift in College History

“Mrs. Kraus was a great friend and benefactor to the museum and college,” said Dr. James Henningsen, CF president. “Her vibrancy is sorely missed by all who knew her, but her legacy and passion for education will live on.”

Kraus’ legacy at CF and Appleton Museum of Art can be found in numerous forms. She was a volunteer for the Appleton Museum of Art for more than 19 years, serving in the museum’s docent program, and was recognized as Docent of the Year in 2003. Kraus was a regular on the museum’s Trips ’n’ Tours program, and her enthusiasm and commitment to young people was unwavering. She will be remembered for her support of the education wing of the Appleton in the Daniel and Mary Kraus ARTSpace.

Kraus’ commitment to education extended beyond the arts. She generously endowed seven STEPS to CF scholarships, benefiting promising elementary students at Romeo Elementary School, Ward-Highlands Elementary School, Fort McCoy School, and three scholarships for CF students in memory of her late husband and brothers: Daniel M. Kraus MD Endowed Memorial Scholarship, Arthur Woods O’Steen Endowed Memorial Scholarship, and the (Ret.) Col. Ernest Clark O’Steen Endowed Memorial Scholarship.

CF’s Nursing Simulation Center is named in memory of Kraus’ late husband, Dr. Daniel Kraus. Her support of the Simulation Center was instrumental in making CF’s state-of-the-art training facility a reality for students at a critical time when support from the state was unavailable, but demand for nurses was high. Always witty, she requested the patient simulators at the center be named after her family and friends. As a retired nurse, Kraus was passionate about students having the best opportunity and equipment available to learn and perfect their skills and training.

CF recognized Kraus posthumously with the 2019 Distinguished Service Award at its fall 2019 graduation ceremony. The annual award is given to individuals who have provided significant leadership and service to the college.

“This significant gift follows after so many previous generous gifts from Mary,” said Chris Knife, executive director of the CF Foundation. “Mary’s donation has such an important impact on our students, programs and community, and this is such a fantastic and committed community. It is very humbling to work with and to get to know people like Mrs. Kraus, who want to help CF become a better place for our students and community. It’s a privilege and honor to have known her.”

The CF Foundation, founded in 1959, is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation that enhances the college’s programs and services through the development and management of private contributions and community partnerships. To learn more, visit CF.edu/foundation.

Cares Act: 120-Day Report

120-Day Fund Report: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund

  • The College of Central Florida (CF) has been awarded $5,063,708 under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security (CARES) Act. It is our goal to reach as many students as possible and comply with all U.S. Department of Education guidelines. Fifty-percent ($2,531,854) of those funds are to be distributed to students. The other fifty-percent will be used for allowable institutional needs.
  • As of September 1, 2020:
    • CF has disbursed $2,109,950 to 3,670 students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
    • Eligible students were those students who are eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
  • Distribution has/ will occur in three phases.
    • Spring 2020. All currently enrolled students at the time of determination who were eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 received the following:
      • A Federal Pell Eligible student received $600
      • A non-Federal Pell Eligible student received $300
    • Summer 2020. Currently enrolled students at the time of determination who were eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 received the following:
      • Newly eligible students (those that did not receive it in Spring 2020) received $600 or $300 for Federal Pell Eligible and non-Federal Pell Eligible, respectively.
      • Students who completed the CARES Act Application (located in the CF.edu portal after a student logs in) requesting additional assistance may receive additional funds.
        • A Federal Pell Eligible student is eligible for an additional $400 and a non-Federal Pell Eligible student is eligible for an additional $300.
        • Students who complete the application and request additional funds beyond the $1000 for Federal Pell Eligible and the $600 for non-Federal Pell eligible may request additional assistance by contacting our Student Support Services center. They will evaluate the application, the students’ previous assistance received, gather appropriate documentation and ensure the funding needs meet the criteria outlined under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.  If deemed eligible, the student may receive up to $1,500 as a lifetime total for funding from the CARES Act.

The distribution breakdown is as follows:

  • 616 students received $300
  • 1 student received $400
  • 2830 students received $600
  • 1 student received $950
  • 215 students received $1000
  • 1 student received $1400
  • 6 students received $1500

Information regarding CARES Act funds were sent to students via direct email, on social media, and information is posted on our website at https://www.cf.edu/community/pr/college-update/COVID-19-FAQS#cares.

Cares Act: 75-Day Report

75-Day Fund Report: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund

  • The College of Central Florida (CF) has been awarded $5,063,708 under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security (CARES) Act. It is our goal to reach as many students as possible and comply with all U.S. Department of Education guidelines. Fifty-percent ($2,531,854) of those funds are to be distributed to students. The other fifty-percent will be used for allowable institutional needs.
  • As of July 14, 2020:
    • CF has disbursed $2,067,100 to 3,666 students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
    • Eligible students were those students who are eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
  • Distribution has/ will occur in three phases.
    • Spring 2020. All currently enrolled students at the time of determination who were are eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 received the following:
      • A Federal Pell Eligible student received $600
      • A non-Federal Pell Eligible student received $300
    • Summer 2020. Currently enrolled students at the time of determination who were are eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 received the following:
      • Newly eligible students (those that did not receive it in Spring 2020) received $600 or $300 for Federal Pell Eligible and non-Federal Pell Eligible, respectively.
      • Students who completed the CARES Act Application (located in the CF.edu portal after a student logs in) requesting additional assistance may receive additional funds.
        • A Federal Pell Eligible student is eligible for an additional $400 and a non-Federal Pell Eligible student is eligible for an additional $300.
        • Students who complete the application and request additional funds beyond the $1000 for Federal Pell Eligible and the $600 for non-Federal Pell eligible may request additional assistance by contacting our Student Support Services center. They will evaluate the application, the students’ previous assistance received, gather appropriate documentation and ensure the funding needs meet the criteria outlined under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.  If deemed eligible, the student may receive up to $1,500 as a lifetime total for funding from the CARES Act.

Information regarding CARES Act funds were sent to students via direct email, on social media, and information is posted on our website at https://www.cf.edu/community/pr/college-update/COVID-19-FAQS#cares.

Students Needed for Fall EMT and Paramedic Programs at CF Citrus Campus

The EMT program is a 15-week course that includes lectures, skills labs and clinical experiences on ambulances and in an emergency department. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for state certification and may find work as an EMT on ambulances, in hospitals, in industrial settings and more. Fall classes start Aug. 17 at the Citrus Campus and the EMT program meets four days a week from 6-10 p.m.

The Paramedic program is a shift-friendly 12-month program that includes lecture, skills labs with experienced field personnel using state-of-the-art simulators, and clinical experiences in the operating room, emergency department, intensive care, cardiac catheterization lab, labor and delivery and prehospital settings.

For more information or to fill out an application, call 352-854-2322, ext.1313, or visit www.CF.edu/EMT.

CF Offers Virtual Open House July 29

Future students are encouraged to register and receive assistance with the application process, financial aid, placement testing and academic advising. Newly admitted students are encouraged to attend and get assistance with registration for fall classes that begin Aug. 17.

To apply for financial aid during the event, please have the following documents available: Federal Student Aid ID available at pin.ed.gov; email address; 2018 W-2 and Federal Income Tax Forms (1040, 1040A or 1040 EZ) of you and/or your parents (if you are a dependent student); 2018 untaxed income (Social Security, disability, workman’s compensation, etc.); driver’s license or state ID; Social Security card; spouse or parent’s Social Security number and date of birth. For Florida residency verification, please have a copy of your Florida driver’s license and a copy of your Florida vehicle registration or voter’s registration.

A separate Business and Technology virtual open house session will be offered Wednesday, July 15, from 2-5 p.m. for CF’s Business and Technology programs and the degree and certificate programs that lead to a high-demand career.

For more information, visit www.CF.edu/openhouse or call 352-854-2322, ext. 1379.

The Summer is Heating Up at CF with Virtual Information Sessions in July and August

Future and newly admitted students are encouraged to register and receive assistance with the application process, financial aid, placement testing, academic advising or registration for fall classes that begin Aug. 17. Sessions last about an hour and provide details about resources available to help students be successful, as well as expectations and outcomes for the specific academic programs. Parent and dual enrollment sessions are also available.

Sessions in July and August include:

  • Physical Therapist Assistant, Monday, July 6, at 4 p.m.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Monday, July 6, at 7 p.m.
  • Engineering Technology, Tuesday, July 7, at 9:30 a.m.
  • General Information, Wednesday, July 8, 11 a.m.
  • Radiography, Tuesday, July 14, at 1:30 p.m.
  • General Information, Tuesday, July 14, 2 p.m.
  • Parent Information, Tuesday, July 14, at 6 p.m.
  • General Information, Thursday, July 16, 11 a.m.
  • General Information, Tuesday, July 21, 6 p.m.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Tuesday, June 21, at 2 p.m.
  • Dual Enrollment, Wednesday, July 22, at 6 p.m.
  • General Information, Thursday, July 23, 1 p.m.
  • General Information, Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 6 p.m.
  • General Information, Thursday, Aug. 6, at 11 a.m.
  • General Information, Monday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m.
  • General Information, Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 2 p.m.
  • Parent Information, Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 6 p.m.

For information about any of the sessions or to register, visit www.CF.edu/Informationsession or email admissions@CF.edu.

Cares Act: 30- Day Report

30-Day Fund Report: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund

  • The College of Central Florida (CF) has been awarded $5,063,708 under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security (CARES) Act. It is our goal to reach as many students as possible and comply with all U.S. Department of Education guidelines. Fifty-percent ($2,531,854) of those funds are to be distributed to students. The other fifty-percent will be used for allowable institutional needs.
  • As of June 4, 2020:
    • CF has disbursed $1,995,400 to 3,573 students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
    • Eligible students were those students who are eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
  • Distribution has/ will occur in three phases.
    • Spring 2020. All currently enrolled students at the time of determination who were are eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 received the following:
      • A Federal Pell Eligible student received $600
      • A non-Federal Pell Eligible student received $300
    • Summer 2020. Currently enrolled students at the time of determination who were are eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 received the following:
      • Newly eligible students (those that did not receive it in Spring 2020) received $600 or $300 for Federal Pell Eligible and non-Federal Pell Eligible, respectively.
      • Students who completed the CARES Act Application (located in the MyCF portal after a student logs in) requesting additional assistance may receive additional funds.
        • A Federal Pell Eligible student is eligible for an additional $400 and a non-Federal Pell Eligible student is eligible for an additional $300.
        • Students who complete the application and request additional funds beyond the $1000 for Federal Pell Eligible and the $600 for non-Federal Pell eligible may request additional assistance by contacting our Student Support Services center. They will evaluate the application, the students’ previous assistance received, gather appropriate documentation and ensure the funding needs meet the criteria outlined under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.  If deemed eligible, the student may receive up to $1,500 as a lifetime total for funding from the CARES Act.

Information regarding CARES Act funds were sent to students via direct email, on social media, and information is posted on our website at https://www.cf.edu/community/pr/college-update/COVID-19-FAQS#cares.

Foundation Donor Leaves Legacy For Future Nurses

The donor, Frances Lowe, was a resident of Inverness. Lowe had a passion for education expressed by her interest to help future generations achieve their dreams of becoming nurses. Staff from the CF Foundation met with her and her advisor to discuss how the Foundation may help her achieve her goal. After a tour of the College of Central Florida’s Citrus Campus nursing lab and a few more conversations, Lowe committed to create the endowed nursing scholarship at CF through a generous gift through her will.

Lowe passed away in September 2019 with an intent to help others well into the future through education.

“This generous planned gift will provide much needed scholarship opportunities for nursing students attending CF,” said Chris Knife, executive director, CF Foundation.

If you are interested in providing a legacy gift to the College of Central Florida, one way to do so is to include the CF Foundation in your will. Planned gifts help ensure that students will have the necessary funds to transform their lives through education. For more information about including the CF Foundation in your will, contact Traci Mason, masont@CF.edu or 352-873-5808, or visit www.CF.edu/foundation.