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…
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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…
Cameron and 24 Other Saints Honored for Academic Success
SF ATHLETICS Gainesville, FL – Santa Fe sophomore fastpitch player Stephanie Cameron was honored on Tuesday with the NJCAA Award for Superior Academic Achievement by the National Junior College Athletic Association for her efforts in the classroom. Cameron carried a…
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…
Weather Advisory
There is a severe weather advisory in effect for southwest Bradford and Northwest Alachua counties through 4:45 p.m. Severe wind and lightning are reported.
Welcome Back!
Welcome back to our students who went on our study abroad trips! Just Recently our students who went to China, Sweden, and Paris, Florence, and Rome returned home safely! From climbing the Great Wall of China, to eating authentic Italian food, to…
Remes Signs with Detroit Tigers
SF BASEBALL Gainesville, FL – Santa Fe sophomore catcher Tim Remes has agreed to terms with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball on a free agent contract and will report to the Gulf Coast League Tigers in Lakeland. The…
I Scream, You Scream . . .
We ALL scream for ice cream! Tuesday afternoon, Santa Fe employees enjoyed Sweet Dreams ice cream served up by Dr. Sasser and the V.P.’s.
SF National Achiever Passes Away
-A message form John Cowart We mourn the loss of one our own Santa Fe College National Achievers today. D’Aisha Porter passed away Tuesday afternoon. D’Aisha was fighting clear cell sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Please join with…
UF Business Degree Programs Advising – June
Business students can explore UF bachelor degree transfer options and learn admission requirements at any of three walk-in advising sessions held in the UF@Santa Fe Center next week. Two advising events are offered Tuesday, June 19. From 9:30 to 11:30…
Free Community Emergency response Training
Alachua County Emergency Management is enrolling citizens for its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program. The seven classes are on Tuesday evenings (from June 19, through July 31), and each session runs from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Classes are…
Student iPad Winners Share Their Gratitude
At last week’s student motivational rally featuring John Spence, five students won brand new iPads, compliments of Dr. Jackson Sasser. Several of the Students pictured with spence wanted to share their gratitude. “John Spence was amazing! I had the privilege of meeting…
Kennedy Named NJCAA All-American
SF BASEBALL – 6/12/2012 Gainesville, FL – Santa Fe sophomore second baseman Shane Kennedy was named third team All-American by the National Junior College Athletics Association on Tuesday for his efforts during the 2012 season. Kennedy helped lead the Saints…
College Senate Meeting Today
The College Senate Executive Council meeting is today, Tuesday, June 12.
College-wide Budget Meeting; June 18
Santa Fe Family: As part of my ongoing commitment to keep you informed fully, I have scheduled a meeting to discuss the 2012-2013 budget. The meeting begins at 2 p.m. Monday, June 18 in the Fine Arts Hall. Our college…