The College of Central Florida is conducting virtual information sessions for Health Sciences programs including Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Dental Assisting, Radiography and Surgical Technology. Potential students must attend a virtual session before applying to any of the programs, which begin this fall.

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.

Upcoming information sessions include:

Nursing (Associate Degree Nursing, Bridge, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

• Thursday, April 30, 9-10 a.m.
• Thursday, May 7, 3-4 p.m.
• Thursday, May 12, 9-10 a.m.

Physical Therapist Assistant

• Tuesday, May 5, 4-5 p.m.

Dental Assisting

• Wednesday, May 20, noon-1 p.m.

Radiography

• Tuesday, April 28, 4-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 12, 4-5 p.m.

Surgical Technology

• Tuesday, May 5, 1-2 p.m.

To register visit CF.edu/healthinfosession. Sessions have limited spots available. For information about any of the programs or sessions, call 352-873-5817, or call 352-873-5800, ext. 1655.

The College of Central Florida is conducting virtual information sessions for potential students, parents and guardians of high school teens interested in learning more about CF and the 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. Specific parent and dual enrollment sessions are also available. Summer classes start May 13 and fall classes begin Aug. 17.

Upcoming information sessions include:

• Wednesday, April 22, 6 p.m.
• Friday, April 24, noon
• Tuesday, April 28, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 29, 6 p.m. Marion County Public Schools Dual Enrollment session
• Thursday, April 30, noon
• Tuesday, May 5, 6 p.m. Citrus County Public Schools Dual Enrollment session
• Wednesday, May 6, 6 p.m. Specific to parents and guardians on how they can help set their teen up for success at CF
• Thursday, May 7, 6 p.m. Levy County Public Schools Dual Enrollment session

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

CAMPUS USA Credit Union recently made a donation to support emergency assistance fund programs at the College of Central Florida. The community partner previously committed $250,000 over five years to support student scholarship and program needs. Recognizing the immediate needs of students and staff, they donated an additional $5,000 to the CF Foundation Patriot Fund and Employee Emergency Assistance Fund.

“These are unprecedented times that we are living in right now and we are grateful to be in a position at CAMPUS USA to be able to support CF students and employees in their time of need,” said Jerry Benton, CEO CAMPUS USA Credit Union.

The CF Foundation Patriot Fund addresses a variety of students’ needs — from food insecurity and medical bills to technology, auto and housing assistance. Support from this fund sometimes means the difference between a student completing their CF education or not.

“Now more than ever our students are counting on us. Donations to our CF Foundation Patriot Fund can make an immediate impact today in helping our students stay in school and finish what they started here at the college,” said Dr. Jim Henningsen, president of the College of Central Florida. “We are grateful to our friends at CAMPUS USA Credit Union for their generous support.”

Donations can be made online at www.CF.edu/Foundation/give/patriotfund. For more information about donating, please contact CF Foundation Executive Director Chris Knife at knifec@CF.edu.

Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. the museum will post a new video on the museum’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Videos are perfect for ages 7-12, or for younger children with help from an adult, and can all be done using basic art supplies.

Appleton Facebook: www.facebook.com/appletonmuseum

Appleton YouTube Teaching Tuesday Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEe3djKUryIn3Us0gvedTaw/playlists

The museum is also actively compiling other online resources for children, adults and families, including virtual puzzles, teaching guides and more. Online resources can be found by visiting www.appletonmuseum.org/education/families.

The College of Central Florida is offering a Racing to Manufacturing summer camp for students ages 13-17, June 15-17, 2020 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at Belleview High School, 10400 S.E. 36^th Ave., Belleview, and on June 18 at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.

During the four-day camp, students will experience modern manufacturing, learn how to solder electronic boards, learn the basics of SolidWorks 3D design, build mousetrap cars for distance, learn about 3D printing, and be introduced to CNC milling. Campers will gain hands-on experience in designing and building products, learn about FANUC industrial robots, tour local manufacturing facilities, and interact with manufacturing business leaders and entrepreneurs.

The $100 fee includes all camp materials, lunches, T-shirt and field trips. Scholarship opportunities are available. For more information and to register, visit CF.edu/CorporateCollege, or call 352-873-5855.

This event is sponsored by Nuts, Bolts and Thingamjigs, the Foundation of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association; CareerSource Citrus, Levy, Marion; Mid-Florida Regional Manufacturers Association; Technical Training Aides; and DimensionWorks.

CF students Janice Cunningham, Mathew Danuff, Divya Patel, Barry Schneider and Zhengying Wang were named to the team because of their outstanding academic achievement, leadership and service to the community.

In nominating students for the All-Florida Academic Team, colleges considered the following criteria:

• Participation in honors programs
• Membership in, and awards received from, academic or honors organizations
• Awards and honors received for academic and leadership accomplishments
• Academic enrichment achieved through study, internships and cultural experiences.

To learn more about CF, visit CF.edu.

The College of Central Florida has joined the IGNITE program at Florida A&M University to provide a direct transfer pathway for students attending CF.  This partnership with Florida A&M University guarantees FAMU admission to students who earn an Associate in Arts at CF.

“This new partnership is a huge benefit to our students and community,” said Dr. Jim Henningsen, CF president. “It gives students the opportunity to complete their first two years at CF, where they thrive in smaller classes with our award-winning faculty and programs and pay less in tuition. It is a giant step forward in helping increase the education attainment level of our community by increasing access to bachelor’s degree programs in Marion, Citrus and Levy counties.”

While students who graduate with an A.A. or an articulated Associate in Science degree from a Florida College System institution are guaranteed admission to a state university in Florida, IGNITE guarantees admission to FAMU. A.A. graduates applying for limited access programs at FAMU such as FAMU/FSU College of Engineering, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Journalism and Allied Health Sciences-Cardiopulmonary, will need to meet the additional admissions and prerequisite requirements for those specific programs.

Students can begin their studies at CF with the knowledge that they will have a seat at FAMU once they attain an A.A. The partnership provides students a smoother transition with admission and enrollment. Since students receive advising from CF and FAMU, they might also find a shorter time to degree completion.

Students can enroll in the FAMU IGNITE program if they have 0-30 academic credits earned.  The purpose of the IGNITE program is to engage students throughout the course of their associates degree, connect them with FAMU academic advisors for specific fields of study, and provide scholarships opportunities for eligible students.  IGNITE participants who maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher are eligible for an IGNITE Card, which grants them free access to most FAMU on-campus and athletic events

To learn more about IGNITE, visit FAMU.edu/transferservices. For more information about CF, visit CF.edu.

“Our faculty and staff, once again, went above and beyond to show students, our peers and the community that those closest to the college’s mission believe in it enough to give beyond their service as employees,” said Dr. Jim Henningsen, CF president.

This year’s campaign theme, “Right Here, Right Now,” generated dollars that will benefit student scholarships, program support and go to areas of greatest need.

“Our faculty and staff never hesitate to step up when asked. Ninety-six percent participation rate is unheard of in these sorts of campaigns and is a true testament to our employees’ belief in our institution and the students we serve,” said Chris Knife, CF Foundation executive director.

For more information, contact the CF Foundation office at 352-873-5808.

Embark upon a fun and enchanting adventure around the Appleton that includes unicorn carriage rides, artwork that comes to life, mermaids and more! Make your way to the Artspace for an otherworldly art project or to the courtyard to play games and dance with the fairies.

All ages are welcome but this event is recommended for ages 4 and up; children are encouraged to wear costumes. Food trucks will be on site during the event and include Farmer in the Deli and Kona Ice.

Tickets

$15 (adults)
$10 (17 and under)
Children 3 and under are free.

Tickets will be available at the door, but purchasing in advance is highly recommended. Tickets are on sale now at AppletonMuseum.org via Eventbrite, or may be purchased in person at the Visitor Services desk in the museum lobby.

Direct Link to Tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/magical-night-at-the-museum-tickets-96913311323

Magical Night at the Museum is sponsored by CAMPUS USA Credit Union, Ocala Civic Theatre, Ocala Style, Newstalk-WOCA and Susan Peters.

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.

Nearly 200, ninth grade students representing all four of the Levy County middle high schools will attend. Students will have the opportunity to explore career fields in areas including equine, health, agriculture, manufacturing and business. Students will also participate in roundtable discussions with local business leaders to learn more about career fields of interest.

During the expo, students will tour the Levy Campus and meet with faculty members to learn about the college experience. Finally, students will hear from CF’s Vice President of Regional Campuses. Lunch will be provided by the School Board of Levy County.

For more information call 352-658-4077.