Get Involved and Earn Points!
Get Involved and Earn Points!
Watch out for upcoming events to keep up with your Honors points
Welcome to your guide to getting involved, earning Honors Points, and getting the most out of your time at SF. Each week, look for an updated guide to student organizations, current events, scholarship opportunities, internships, and academic involvements you need to know about. Every one of these is available to SF students and they’re all worth Honors Points. Look for a new edition of the Compass at the end of every week!
Activities in this edition:
Study Abroad with UF Honors in Tanzania
Study Abroad Opportunities in Warsaw, Poland
Student volunteers needed for the Student Conduct Board
Volunteer with the SF Spring Arts Festival
Volunteers for Open House
Pathways to BigLaw Industry Panel
Personal Statement Workshop (Pre-Law)
Support fellow SF students by working with Project Saint
Nutritional Sciences Research Symposium
Dance Marathon at UF Applications
Academic Opportunities
Join Santa Fe’s Official Newspaper - The Saint Bernard
Honors points for joining and for contributing
Join fellow SF students in building our official college newspaper, the Saint Bernard. Whether you’re passionate about sharing what’s going on, practicing your reporting skills, writing about your community, or getting experience in the publishing industry, the Saint Bernard is a fantastic opportunity.
Meetings: Mondays, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
For more information: thesaintbernardnews@gmail.com
Study Abroad with UF Honors in Tanzania
30 Honors Points for Study Abroad
https://internationalcenter.ufl.edu/study-abroad/getting-started/non-uf-students
Study Abroad Opportunities in Warsaw, Poland- 10th Security and Society Summer School- Info Session
30 Honors Points for Study Abroad
Now in its 10th year, this summer program provides participants with unique perspectives on security issues in and from the perspective of Central Europe - and a resume-building experience. The 4-week in-person course is based in Warsaw, with travel to Berlin and Krakow. A two-week online research internship with the Terrorism Research Centre follows it. Papers developed during this internship will be published in Volume 7 of Security and Society in the Information Age.
The course offers a broad overview of the modern security challenges faced by the countries of Central Europe and more broadly by NATO and the European Union. This program will focus on the regional and global implications of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, adding to the discussion of the evolving conflicts in the region and globally. Topics include hybrid threats, cybersecurity, terrorism, information warfare, the role of AI and other innovations, international law relating to war, and peacebuilding.
Program dates: May 25 - June 22, 2024
Application deadline: March 1, 2024
Cost: $5,850
Credits: 4 US semester credits
Student volunteers needed for the Student Conduct Board
The Student Conduct Board is looking for students willing to assist with hearings over the summer and early fall. You can support your fellow students and collaborate with professionals at SF in hearing cases of academic misconduct and helping determine fair and just outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in education, law, or leadership experience. If you are interested in serving, all you need to do is email dan.rodkin@sfcollege.edu and complete the Canvas course training for you to soon be a part of the Student Conduct Board.
Contact info: dan.rodkin@sfcollege.edu
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer with the Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival
1 Honors Point per Service Hour
SF's annual Spring Arts Festival will be April 13 and 14 on the Northwest Campus! We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate volunteers to serve as ambassadors for the college at information booths, artist check-in and registration, event set-up and breakdown, kid's arts and crafts, performance and stage managers, artist support, signage distribution, and much more!
Volunteer for Open House!
10 Honors Points for Open House Involvement
Open House meetings are the perfect opportunity for future Santa Fe Students and those interested in Santa Fe to learn more about what Santa Fe has to offer. However, since we are short on Staff, those who are familiar with Santa Fe College could volunteer by helping answer general questions about Santa Fe, for out-of-town families, questions about the Gainesville area, helping students and families find sessions, and providing directions. We’ll provide water and any materials you might need, as well as handle setup and teardown, but we do need staff! Please consider signing up for a shift, or multiple shifts, if possible! Use the link below to access the signup form!
Date: March 23, 2024
Cultural and Community Events
Santa Fe League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters is open to all and college students can join for free! SF also has a student chapter of the League! Since 1920 the League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, has worked to improve our systems of government and impact public policy through citizen education and advocacy. A grassroots organization, the League functions at local, state and national levels.
Pre-Professional Opportunities
Education
Support fellow SF students by working with Project Saint
30 Honors points per semester of employment
Pre-Law
Pathways to BigLaw Industry Panel
Personal Statement Workshop
Pre-Health
Nutritional Sciences Research Symposium
The University of Florida’s Center for Nutritional Sciences is hosting a Research Symposium on Nutrient Requirements for Humans and Animals in the Era of precision nutrition. This inaugural one-day event will explore the evolving landscape of the nutritional needs of humans and animals within the paradigm of precision nutrition. Nationally recognized experts from diverse disciplines will convene to delve into the nuances of nutrient requirements, and current efforts to leverage technological advancements and innovative methodologies, such as artificial intelligence.
Attendance is free and is limited to 130 attendees. Registration is filling up, so be sure to secure your seat in the program! The registration deadline is Thursday, February 29, 2024, or until registration is full.
Program Date: Thursday, March 21st, 2024
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Dance Marathon at UF Applications
The Dance Marathon at the University of Florida is a campus tradition that celebrates and advocates for children’s health, and it is such a great way to get involved in our community. This campus tradition raises funds and awareness that benefit UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, so this is such a great opportunity for anyone involved in Pre-Health to connect with the hospital! Dance Marathon is now celebrating its 30th year, so they wanted to share a volunteer involvement opportunity with you. This walks students through all things DM at UF, our local hospital, Children’s Miracle Network, and more! They provide volunteer opportunities at Shands, service hours, and inspirational stories from many of our Miracle Children, Teens, and Families that have been treated by a Children's Miracle Network hospital. Being a part of DM at UF helps to connect students to both the hospital and our community as we serve and learn more about the life-saving care and research taking place at Shands Children’s Hospital. This opportunity helps to build leadership, mentorship relationships, and connections to both the hospital and UF Health Leadership. It is a great experience that you all can use in your future healthcare careers!
MaryKate Arbuckle is the Overall Director of Recruitment for Dance Marathon here at UF, and because they work so closely with UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, this is the perfect opportunity for Pre-Health students to get involved in a student-run organization.
Don’t miss out on the chance to join the movement! Applications are open now, and there are just a few short questions. They are offering you an exclusive discount code! Enter code "prehealth" at checkout for $10 off your registration!
Contact Info: MaryKate Arbuckle, 270-313-1002, marbuckle@floridadm.org
Location: Stephen O'Connell Center, Gainesville, FL