In recognition of the dedication of zoo keepers, Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) and zoos and aquariums across the nation will take part in National Zoo Keeper Week, July 15-21. Created by AAZK,…
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Help Plan Upcoming AFC Events
Please join us at noon in S-317, Tuesday, July 17 for the planning of upcoming AFC events. Bring your lunch and your ideas and let’s put them in action. Thank for being an AFC member! Contact Debbie.Kennedy@sfcollege.edu or Tom.Mason@sfcollege.edu if you…
Star Gazers This Week
James C. Albury, Planetarium Coordinator of the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium, is the co-host of the PBS television program, “Star Gazers”; the world’s only weekly television series on naked eye astronomy. Each weekly episode features selected objects for naked eye viewing…
Santa Fe College in the News – It Takes a Village
In a land where buzzwords like “incubator,” “innovation” and “entrepreneur” are swirling, the “neighborly” Santa Fe CIED is central to keeping the American Dream alive. In Gainesville, it takes a caring business community to raise an entrepreneur—and that community’s town…
Free Community Event Encourages Positive Change
Running for Success — Partnering for a Positive Change Anyone interested in earning a GED, degree or certificate, or finding a better job can learn how to make that positive change at Running for Success, a free community event celebrating…
Blue Oven Kitchens Celebrates Farm-to-Restaurant Month
August is “Farm-to-Restaurant Month” in Alachua County and the City of Gainesville. Join local nonprofit Blue Oven Kitchens for two food fundraisers in support of bringing locally-grown food to your table. Proceeds go toward Blue Oven opening a commercial kitchen facility…
CIED Offers Course on Understanding Intellectual property
Final Summer “Wellness Wednesday” Tomorrow
Have you missed out on the “Wellness Wednesday” walks? Join the wellness team at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 11 in front of the Library for our last walk for the 2012 Summer program. You might be surprised how little time it…
Watch Out for Construction Near Building X
Facilities is replacing the roof over the observation deck on Building X. The demolition area stretches along the pedestrian walkway leading from the Police Station toward the Planetarium. Over the next two weeks, in order to provide safety and security…
July 11 Brown Bag Lunch: Concerns About Online Learning
Online faculty, please bring your lunch and join your colleagues for the a brown bag lunch sponsored by the Center for Instructional Design and Academic Technologies. The lunch will be held in P266 (seating is limited, so come early if you can). During this…
Advisement, Counseling and Career Center Welcomes New Director Dr. Kim Fugate-Roberts
– A message from Naima Brown It is with great pleasure that I introduce Dr. Kim Fugate-Roberts as the new director of the SF Advisement, Counseling & Career Center. Dr. Fugate-Roberts will begin on August 1. Our new director not…
Respiratory Care Graduating Class 2012
Please Send College Senate Agenda Items to David Price
– A message form David Price The next meeting of the Executive Council of the College Senate is Tuesday, July 10. I would like to send the agenda out Friday morning July 6. Please send me any requests for items…
What Are Your Kids Doing This Summer?
Last Day to Register For Session II of College For Kids is Tuesday, July 17 Community Education’s CFK (College For Kids) program registration is still open but spaces are filling up fast! The last day to register for Session II…
Planting the Seeds for the Future
The 2nd Annual Jr. College for Kids program was offered at the Andrews Center in Starke, June 25 through 29 for rising 2nd through 4th graders. The students selected four classes from the following selection: CFK Builders, Music in Motion,…
First Bachelor’s Degree Graduation Held for Early Childhood Education
The celebration for the first graduates of the Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Science degree program was held last week. It was well attended by family and friends of the graduates, program leadership, faculty and staff. Dr. Tyran Butler, Director…
Relax, Relate, Renew
Secret to a great vacation: It’s no secret! Focus on your need for rest and relaxation. A great vacation is time away from your usual routine that leaves you feeling energized and refreshed. It shouldn’t be an experience that leaves you…
Musical Me Theater Presents Seussical Jr.
“Seussical Jr.,” a special production of the Broadway musical performed by the Gainesville children’s group, Musical Me Theater, offers six performances Friday through Sunday at the Santa Fe Fine Arts Hall. “Seussical Jr.”: Friday 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturday 2…
Heath Risk Assessment Reward Card Available
The $25 Reward Cards are available for access to employees who participate in one of the college’s three health care plans and completed the Health Risk Assessment. Logon to Florida Blue to access your card today. If you have difficulty logging in …
July 10 Webinar: Integrity in Online Assessment
Please join your colleagues for the following webinar sponsored by the Center for Instructional Design and Academic Technologies. The webinar will be held in P266 (seating is limited, so come early if you can). Following this one hour presentation, we…
Honors Profile: Ann Laffey
Ann Laffey enrolled at SF in 2002, twenty years after dropping out of high school, earning a GED, and starting a family. While attending Santa Fe, Ann earned an Honors Program Scholarship and was also on the Dean List and…