January 5, 2022 – Santa Fe College President Paul Broadie II, Ph.D., released a video statement to the college community Wednesday afternoon wishing students, faculty and staff a Happy New Year. In his message, he highlighted events of the past…
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SF To Host Vaccination/Booster Events Twice in January
NOTE – Santa Fe College will soon announce details on another COVID-19 vaccination incentive for students, faculty and staff. This incentive program, like the one held in the fall, will be fully voluntary. The college intends to implement the incentive…
Cuba’s Malpaso Dance Company to Honor Alberto Alonso in World Premiere at Santa Fe College Fine Arts Hall on Feb. 3, 2022
NOTE: This event has been moved to Saturday, June 18, 2022. Any tickets purchased will be honored at that event. Tickets are still available. December 16. 2021 – “Duo de la Escoba” (“Duet with the Broom”) will have its world…
Santa Fe College Enhancing Fine Arts and Entertainment Technology Department With New Virtual Production Studio
December 16, 2021 – Santa Fe College (SF) is partnering with Tampa-based Vū Studios to add a virtual production studio to the college’s Northwest Campus in Gainesville, FL. The new 23- by 13-foot curved LED screen will produce the kind…
Santa Fe College Celebrates Graduates with a Walk-Through Ceremonies Dec. 9-10
December 6, 2021 – Santa Fe College will celebrate the graduates of the Class of 2021 with a special Walk-Through Graduation Thursday and Friday, Dec. 9-10, 2021 at the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall. Students graduating with bachelor’s degrees,…
“Fresh Start” at Santa Fe College May Give Students Path Toward Success
December 6, 2021 – Santa Fe College is launching a new Fresh Start initiative to give students the opportunity to boost their cumulative grade point average (GPA). Beginning in the spring, students can consult with their academic advisor to see…
SF Mourns the Loss of Ernest M. Lee
December 3, 2021 – Santa Fe College mourns the loss of Community Education instructor and artist Ernest M. Lee who passed away last Saturday, Nov. 27. Ernest Lee grew up in North Carolina, where he learned to love painting as…
Santa Fe College Participates in #GivingTuesday
Monday, November 29, 2021- This year Santa Fe College is joining in the #GivingTuesday movement to raise funds and awareness for the SF Achieve program. Every resident in our district has the opportunity to contribute to the futures of Alachua…
LGBTQ+ Resource Center Observes Transgender Day of Remembrance
November 18, 2021 – Today, from 9 a.m. until noon, the Santa Fe College LGBTQ+ Resource Center will mark Transgender Day of Remembrance with an information table and altar in the S-Breezeway. Transgender Day of Remembrance was founded by Gwendolyn…
SFPD Holding Winter Coat Drive to Benefit Families at SF’s Little School
November 18, 2021 – The Santa Fe College Police Department is holding a coat drive to benefit families in need at the SF Little School this winter. New and gently used coats/sweaters and warm weather clothing items can be donated for the children…
Marion J. Caffey Directs, Avery*Sunshine Headlines as Fine Arts Hall Reopens Dec. 3-4, 2021
November 17, 2021 – “Light’s On, Curtain Up, We’re Back!”—a best-of-the-best concert directed by Marion J. Caffey, producer of Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in New York City, and featuring singer and recording artist Avery*Sunshine—will mark the reopening of…
SF Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Teams Shine at Mid-Atlantic Regional–on to Nationals!
November 15, 2021 – Santa Fe College had two Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl (IEB) teams competing in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Saturday, Nov. 13, hosted by the Mike Cottrell College of Business at the University of North Georgia. Representing…
SF Teaching Zoo Reaccredited by the AZA
November 12, 2021 – On Nov. 4, 2021, the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo was officially awarded reaccreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) for another five years. The SF Teaching Zoo was first accredited by AZA in…
President Broadie Thanks All Veterans With Veterans Day Message
November 11, 2021 – Santa Fe College President Paul Broadie II, Ph.D. released the following statement to the college community to commemorate Veterans Day and thank SF’s veteran population for their service. Dear Santa Fe Family, As we celebrate Veterans…
SF’s Ghosts, Goblins and Groceries Gathers Nearly 6000 Pounds of Food
November 10, 2021 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and SF Police Department teamed up for the second year in a row to hold a canned food drive throughout October. Thanks to partners across the college and around the…
Evening of Jazz – Live Stream
November 9, 2021 – Music Professor David L. Smith will direct the Santa Fe College Jazz Ensemble in the “Evening of Jazz” concert to be live-streamed at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. The student musicians will be playing…
SF Celebrates International Education Week
November 8, 2021 – International Education Week (IEW) is an annual celebration of international education as a joint initiative with the Departments of State and Education. IEW promotes programs that prepare Americans for the globalized world. Santa Fe College is…
Gibbons, Gibbons and More Gibbons
November 5, 2021 – On July 18, 2021, zookeepers at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo found a fantastic surprise while working their afternoon routine. Cajun, the white-handed gibbon, was toting an adorable infant in her arms. Over the last…
Local High School Students Get Broad Support for College With SF Achieve
November 4, 2021 – Having a college degree reduces income inequality and opens doors to new opportunities. Many students and families facing personal and financial challenges have come to believe that college isn’t for them. Thanks to the generosity of private…
Zookeepers – Dedicated to the Very End
November 3, 2021 – One conversation with a zookeeper and you quickly learn that animal caretakers are some of the most compassionate, dedicated individuals you’ll ever meet. Staff and instructors at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo witness the Zoo…
Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Possible Thursday
October 27, 2021 – The National Weather Service – Jacksonville is calling for the threat of severe weather Thursday throughout the Santa Fe College service district of Alachua and Bradford counties. There is the potential for wind gusts around 30-35…