This week the candidates for the position of AVP for Academic Affairs will give short presentations as part of their interview process. The campus is invited to attend these presentations, after which will be a short period of time for…
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Saints Baseball Players Make it to the Big League
Santa Fe Freshman outfielder Mallex Smith heard his name called for the second time in as many years at the Major League Baseball First Year Players Draft. Smith, one of the fastest players in the entire draft, was selected by the San Diego…
SF Theater Student Stars in Insomniac Production
So, just how insensitive are we, really? In just the latest real-life example, a 68-year-old school bus monitor in upstate New York is tormented to tears by middle school teens, many who repeatedly call her “fat.” Other examples are legion,…
National Achievers Program at Santa Fe College Collaborates on STEM Forum
Rising high school seniors who are advanced scholars will have an opportunity to learn about the growing opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math, collectively known as STEM, at the inaugural S.T.E.M. Outlook & Options Forum for Advanced Scholars. The…
Volunteers Needed for March for Babies
One in eight babies is born before he is ready, putting him at risk for health problems. The March of Dimes supports programs in the community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies, and funds research to find answers to…
Volunteer Opportunities Through the Office of Civic Engagement and Service
SF’s Office of Civic Engagement provides you opportunities to make a difference in the community. For more information, contact Brittany Matthews at 352-381-3660. July Into the Streets: A benefit to help Peaceful Pathways Domestic Abuse Network, Saturday, July 14, 9…
Weather Update
All Santa Fe College campuses will open as regularly scheduled on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to use caution while traveling to and from all campus locations due to the large amount of rainfall and…
Technology Webinar June 26
Dear Online Faculty, 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…
The Countdown is on – AFC News
Countdown! Only a few more days left for Each One Reach One! Encourage a coworker to join AFC and have your name entered for the Weekend Getaway in Melbourne drawing (ends June 30). The winner will be announced at the…
Up, Up and Away: Santa Fe Rocket Team Soars
On Tuesday, June 19, the Santa Fe College Engineering Club gave a presentation in the Lawrence W. Tyree Library on their participation in NASA’s University Student Launch Initiative (USLI). In the competition, Santa Fe placed 16th out of 41 schools…
Advising Council Meeting Today; Agenda Included
The next Advising Council meeting is Tuesday, June 26 , 8:15 – 11 a.m. in S 29/30. The agenda is included below. We would like to make special mention that Dr. Sasser will be speaking with us and giving the…
Fine Arts Hall Booked for 2012-13
The Fine Arts Hall is currently completely booked for 2012-13. Any larger assemblies may be able to move to E-009 Auditorium ( seating close to 300), but this space has limited availability at this point as well. Possibly you could move…
2012-13 Budget Approved by Board
Santa Fe Family, I am pleased to inform you that our District Board of Trustees unanimously approved Santa Fe’s budget for 2012-2013 as I presented it to you at Monday’s college-wide meeting. I am grateful for the careful and expert…
Highlights from the BCC County Candidate Debate Tuesday at SF
Most county candidates oppose road tax Gainesville Sun article by Cindy Swirko, Staff Writer Most candidates for the Alachua County Commission agreed on one issue at Tuesday’s forum — they do not support a road tax that is slated to…
Political Candidate’s Forum Today
Santa Fe Student Government and The Business Community Coalition (BCC) are partnering to bring a political candidate’s forum to Santa Fe College, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 19 in E-Auditorium. The BCC will host the Alachua County Candidate Debate…
Dual Enrollment Program Immerses High School Students in the College Experience
Santa Fe College’s High School Dual Enrollment Program has been adding value to the lives of students and enriching the Gainesville community for more than 35 years. Each year, nearly 500 eleventh and twelfth grade high school students participate in…
Highlights from the 2012-13 Budget Meeting
At yesterday’s Budget Meeting at 2 p.m. in the Fine Arts Hall, Dr. Sasser noted that Santa Fe College continues its sound financial planning, and this practice along with the willingness and ingenuity of everyone in the Santa Fe family enables us to…
Santa Fe College Places 16th in NASA Competition; Presentation Tooday
During the past year, the Santa Fe College Engineering Club built and launched a rocket as part of NASA’s University Student Launch Initiative (USLI), a competition that challenges university-level students to design, construct and launch a reusable rocket with a…
Santa Fe College Honored For Supporting Public Education
Florida’s public schools rely heavily on parents to provide supplies and help with fundraisers. It turns out businesses also have crucial roles to play in providing resources for schools. The 2012 Commissioner’s Business Recognition Awards ceremony honored more than 70…
Lost and Found on Campus
Have you lost anything at Santa Fe this summer? The Santa Fe College Police Department in Building T collects all lost and found items. We have lots of cell phones, clothing, keys, books, wallets, umbrellas and more. If you find something, please…
Celebrate Betsy Albury’s Retirement June 27
Please join us as Betsy Albury celebrates her upcoming retirement after 35 years in education. Betsy’s retirement party is scheduled for 3 – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27 in the Community Education Office in V- 17 (Fitness Center). Light refreshments will…