“Growing up, I always wanted to go to college because it is something that not a lot of people in the Philippines can do and I always valued education. I moved to Newberry when I was 10 years old. Transitioning…
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SF Student Service Offices Hold Extended Hours As Fall Term Approaches
August 9, 2022 – As Santa Fe College prepares for the return of students and faculty for the start of the fall term, several student services offices will hold extended hours to provide assistance to students. Beginning Monday, Aug. 15,…
Soprano Barbara Padilla Performs in Concert at SF Sept. 15
August 8, 2022 – Barbara Padilla, the Mexican-American soprano who was runner-up on “America’s Got Talent” in 2009, will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall at the Northwest…
SF Partners with Florida Organic Growers to Promote Heritage Foods
August 8, 2022 – Santa Fe College is partnering with Florida Organic Growers and Consumers in a three-year grant designed to increase access and promote consumption of Florida heritage foods in local farmer’s markets. The project, entitled “Florida Heritage Foods…
Verify Your Emergency Contact Information and More in eStaff
August 8, 2022 – As the college prepares to open the 2022-2023 academic year, now is the time for all Santa Fe College employees to verify all contact information is accurate. To start, simply sign in to eStaff and then follow the…
Local Employer Honored for Inclusive Hiring Practices
August 5, 2022 – Santa Fe College announced that the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities (FCSUA) selected The Village at Gainesville as its 2022 Inclusive Employer Award winner. The Village was nominated by SF’s Project SAINT for its…
SF Hosts Event for First Generation College Students
August 3, 2022 – On Thursday, Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Santa Fe College is hosting an event exclusively for first-generation students to help them become more acquainted with the resources, support and tools available at the…
EGI Community Forum Marks 20th Year September 22
August 2, 2022 – Santa Fe College’s East Gainesville Initiative (EGI) will host its annual Community Forum Thursday, September 22, at 6 p.m. at SF’s Blount Hall in downtown Gainesville. At the forum, the college will be celebrating 20 years of EGI,…
Increased Traffic as K-12 Schools Start New Year
August 2, 2022 – Alachua and Bradford County schools will open their academic year Wednesday, Aug. 10. SF employees should expect to see increased traffic around area schools and remember that that reduced speeds in school zones will be strictly…
SF’s College Fair Scheduled for August 29
August 1, 2022 – High school students and their families are invited to attend the 2022 College Fair from 5:30-7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 29, at the Santa Fe College Gymnasium. Over 50 colleges and universities have been invited to attend the…
Santa Fe College Hosts Parent and Family Engagement Workshops in Alachua and Bradford Counties
August 1, 2022 – Parents and Families of 6th – 12th graders of Alachua and Bradford Counties are invited to attend any one of a series of workshops designed to provide parents with critical information and resources to support student…
SF Mourns the Loss of Ken Kull
July 28, 2022 – It is with great sadness that Santa Fe College mourns the loss of retired Audio/Visual Equipment Operator Ken Kull, who passed away earlier this month. Ken worked his way up in the Media Studio, starting as…
Employees Can Learn About the Science of Willpower
July 28, 2022 – Santa Fe College employees are invited to watch the presentation The Science of Willpower presented by Florida Blue Better You. The presentation is available now and be available through Friday, Aug. 19. The presentation will cover…
TIAA Representative Offering Virtual Counseling Sessions
July 26, 2022 – As a courtesy to our employees, all of Santa Fe College’s retirement representatives are given the opportunity to meet with employees on campus upon their request. Here is the latest opportunity. TIAA Associate Financial Consultant, Tonya…
SF Opens New Academic Year with Fall Convocation August 19
July 25, 2022 – Santa Fe College President Paul Broadie II, Ph.D. invites the college community to celebrate the start of the 2022-2023 academic year with fall convocation to be held in the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall Friday,…
ACUE Opportunity for SF Faculty
July 25, 2022 – Santa Fe College is again excited to offer faculty the opportunity to participate in and pursue an ACUE Certificate in Effective College Instruction, the only college teaching credential endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). Faculty…
GRU Brighter Tomorrow Scholarships for SF Students
July 25, 2022 – Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) is offering two “Brighter Tomorrow” scholarships for current and prospective Santa Fe College students who have selected engineering (or an engineering-related field) as their program of study. The scholarships are valued at…
Community Events Scheduled as Plastic Free EcoChallege Wraps Up
July 25, 2022 – The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is heading into the last week of the Plastic Free EcoChallenge and has a couple great, free community events coming up. Tuesday, July 26, at 6 p.m., there is a Zero Waste…
SF’s Academy of Science and Technology Receives Approval from Alachua County Public Schools
July 19, 2022 – Tuesday evening, the Alachua County School Board approved Santa Fe College’s application to create a charter school that will focus on Career and Technical Education programs in Health Sciences and Information Technology. The unanimous vote paves…
Professional Development Scholarship Application Open Now Through August 8
July 18, 2022 – Santa Fe College offers Professional Development Scholarships to SF employees looking to earn a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree. Applications are currently being accepted, and the application process will close at 11:59 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. The…
Santa Fe College Hosts Parent and Family Engagement Workshops
July 18, 2022 – Parents and Families of 6th – 12th graders of Alachua and Bradford Counties are invited to attend any one of a series of workshops designed to provide parents with critical information and resources to support student…