Honors News and Updates: November 16, 2023
Honors News and Updates: November 16, 2023
What's HoT (Honors on Thursday)?
What’s New this Week?
As we close in on Thanksgiving week, it’s starting to actually feel like the end of the semester, and that means really starting to think about finals and getting ready for the spring. Whether you’re looking to make the most of the end of the term, grab a cool class for the Spring, or get involved in something outside of classes, we’ve got some great opportunities for you this week.
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This Week in Honors:
Remember, getting through the next few weeks is a marathon, not a sprint, and it’s important to remember that success is not just about hitting the books—it's also about maintaining your well-being. Santa Fe College offers a wealth of resources to help you ace your studies and take care of yourself.
Making the Most of Finals Season
Sharpen Your Academic Edge
The Learning Commons—located on the first floor of the library and on Canvas—is your academic haven, ready to support you in meeting your academic goals. Here, you can:
Take advantage of free tutoring services across various subjects to solidify your understanding and tackle challenging topics.
Schedule a session with an academic success coach to develop a customized plan, ensuring you're prepared for exams and final projects.
Join a Learning Commons workshop to hone your time-management skills, equip yourself with the best study tools, and get started on your Honors Portfolio.
Connect with Counseling
It's natural to feel the pressure as deadlines approach—college students are more likely than most people to encounter life-altering stress—but you're not alone. Santa Fe’s excellent, free, and confidential Counseling Center offers:
Short-term, solution-focused counseling at no charge to help you navigate personal, academic, or career concerns.
Crisis intervention and a range of mental health services, from telemental health to face-to-face counseling.
Take a proactive approach to stress management by reaching out to the Counseling Center, located in Building R, Room 227. They're equipped to support you through stressful times, including offering strategies to manage exam anxiety.
TimelyCare: Your 24/7 Health Ally
This semester, Santa Fe established a new partnership with TimelyCare, Santa Fe College provides you with:
24/7 access to virtual care services, including on-demand support for health issues and emotional support for stressors related to school and relationships.
Scheduled counseling sessions and health coaching to foster healthy habits and mindfulness.
Use TimelyCare whenever you need it, even during breaks and after-hours, ensuring you have support whenever necessary. Access is free and doesn't require insurance, so make the most of this resource.
Registering for Honors Courses
If you would like to add an Honors course to your schedule, you can do so by completing the Honors Registration Request Form.
Need some help planning your AA degree or getting ready for transfer? There are options!
Right now, many students are excited to plan out the spring semester and make sure they’re on track. There’s just one problem—Honors advising availability fills up fast and it can be tough to get an appointment in a timely manner. Luckily, we’ve got options if you need to get a question answered quickly.
Make an appointment. You can easily set up an appointment to meet using our Advising Calendar. Often, there are a few open spots during the week that haven’t been taken or there’s been a cancelation, so it’s always worth checking here first.
Meet with an advisor in the Academic Advisement Center (R-201). We aim to provide excellent academic advising college-wide at Santa Fe and often, questions about degree requirements, transfer prerequisites, and registration can be answered by an advisor in another office. If you’re looking to set up or change your schedule for spring, consider meeting with an advisor in the AAC and then submitting a registration request with us to get in your classes early. The Academic Advisement Center schedules appointments and has drop-in hours.
Drop in during the hours below. In the event that there is a cancellation or a meeting wraps up quickly, I might be able to fit you in between existing appointments. You can come in person to the Honors Office (A-215) on Mondays and Fridays or hang out in the Zoom waiting room (https://sfcollege.zoom.us/my/honors) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the hours below and I’ll see you as soon as I’m able to. You might have to wait a while, but I’ll do my best to work you in.
Spotlight On Honors Courses: Multicultural Communications, with Professor Ann Laffey
Step into a world where every conversation is a journey across borders with Honors Multicultural Communications (ISS2270, section 0H1), led by Professor Ann Laffey. This course is not just about learning—it's about expanding your horizons. You’ll delve into the dynamics of cross-cultural interactions, uncover the power of effective communication, and gain insights into diverse worldviews. Transform how you navigate cultural divides, understand the constructive and disruptive attitudes in multicultural environments, and equip yourself with the skills to thrive in a global society.
Ready to become a global communicator? Sign up for the Honors version of Multicultural Communications and broaden your perspective. Your journey awaits!
New Honors Course! Movies as Narrative with Professor Nik Bajorek
Embark on a journey through the lens of film with "Movies as Narrative" (ENG2102 section 0H1), with Honors Professor Nik Bajorek. This course offers a deep dive into the art of transforming literary works into their cinematic counterparts, examining the intricate dance between verbal and visual storytelling. As an Honors student, you'll engage in critical analysis of various movie genres, investigate the creative choices of filmmakers, and delve into the original texts that inspired the silver screen adaptations. Moreover, the course invites you to explore the realm of film criticism, enhancing your understanding of how written critiques can enrich the film-watching experience and the movies themselves. Fulfill your "writing across the curriculum" general education requirement with this thought-provoking class, and earn Honors Points in the process. Join us for a semester where your academic rigor meets the magic of movies.
To sign up for Movies as Narrative as an Honors course, just submit an Honors Registration Request form and enter ENG2102, section 0H1.
Santa Fe News and Events
“Songs Of The Season” With Santa Fe Singers And Gainesville Youth Chorus Is Nov. 17, 2023
5 Honors Points for attending the performance
The winter holidays will get an early start when the Santa Fe Singers, with special guests the Gainesville Youth Chorus, perform “Songs of the Season” Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. in the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall at the Northwest Campus of Santa Fe College (SF), 3000 NW 83 Street, Gainesville.
Tickets are $15 for adults; $9 for seniors, students, military service members and children 12 and under; and free for SF students, faculty, and staff with college ID cards. Tickets are available from the Fine Arts Hall box office at 352-395-4181 or online from Showpass at: https://www.showpass.com/songs-of-the-season-2/.
Local Flair Is On The Menu At This Year’s Floribbean Festival
5 Honors Points for attending the Floribbean Festival
Sing and dance while shopping and learning Thursday, Nov. 16 from 4-7 p.m. at the GNV Farmers Market, 619 S Main Street, Unit 1A, Gainesville.
Presented by the Florida Heritage Foods Initiative at Santa Fe College, the festival offers something for everyone. Explore the cultural and culinary linkages between Florida and the Caribbean. Learn new recipes and cooking techniques. Buy Florida heritage crops grown by local farmers. Discover how to grow these crops in your backyard.
The Florida Heritage Foods Initiative at Santa Fe College aims to link local food to local culture via public education about heritage foods and events like the Floribbean Festival.
Funding for the Florida Heritage Foods Initiative: Connecting Local Food with Local Culture in Florida Farmers Markets was made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through grant Agreement Number 21FMPPFL1026-00. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.
For more information about the festival and the Florida Heritage Foods Initiative, visit
http://floridaheritagefoods.com
Academic Opportunities
UF College of Public Health and Health Professions Hosts: AI in Public Health Seminar
5 Honors Points for Attending Seminar
The PHHP is excited to invite you to attend our second UF AI in Public Health Seminar Series presented by the College of Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP). This seminar will be held on Friday, November 17th and will focus on AI models: the importance of being…interpretable. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Panayiotis (Takis) Benos.
Title: AI models: the importanceof being…interpretable
Time: Friday, November 17that 1:00pm
Location: CTRB 3161-3162 and Zoom
We would be honored if you could join us for this exciting seminar series. To register for the series, please register here. There is no cost to attend the seminars, but registration is required. Lunch boxes will be provided to the first 30 in-person participants.
Documentary Screening and Discussion: The Whale Lagoon
5 Honors Points for Attending Screening and Discussion
UF’S International Ethnography Lab invites you to an early screening of the documentary The Whale Lagoon. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Francisco Campos-Lopez and climate justice activist Xiye Bastida.
The film is a project directed by Francisco Campus-Lopez about Laguna San Ignacio, the last pristine gray whale breeding ground and nursery on the Pacific Coast of Baja California. The laguna was the focus of an unprecedented successful international campaign to stop a proposed Mitsubishi-Mexican Government salt works there a generation ago and continues to be a site of innovative community-based sustainability efforts. Recently, the project expanded, bringing on Xiye Bastida to connect the whale lagoon project that started a generation ago to the challenge of climate change facing this generation.
Time and Location: 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Hippodrome State Theatre
Scholarships
Apply for the James Gregg Honors Scholarship - Applications Due November 21, 2023
5 Honors Points for a completed application
Every year, the SF Honors Program awards the James Gregg Honors Scholarship, which covers tuition and fees for up to 12 credits each Fall and Spring and up to 6 credits in Summer at the in-state rate. Each scholarship will be granted for one full year, renewable for one additional consecutive year. Honors scholarships cannot be combined with other SF program scholarships such as student ambassador, student government, etc. scholarships.
Students who meet the following eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply:
Current membership or recent admission to the Honors Program at SF or Phi Theta Kappa.
At least a 3.5 GPA on college degree coursework and no grade in any class - standard or Honors - lower than C. (Incoming high school students must have at least a 3.5 high school GPA with no grade lower than C).
Evidence of exceptional academic achievement, research, or creativity.
Evidence of leadership qualities, participation in college activities, and/or civic and social engagement.
Evidence of Financial Need
Students interested in applying for the James Gregg Scholarship should apply via the Santa Fe College General Scholarship Application before the deadline of November 23.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Updates
10 Honors Points for a completed application
Phi Theta Kappa’s 2024 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship application is already open and closes on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
To learn more about the JKCF Foundation Scholarship and how to apply, visit JKCF.org
SMART Scholarship-for-Service Applications Due December 1
5 Honors Points for a completed application
The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for STEM students. SMART offers scholarships for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students pursuing a STEM degree. Scholarship recipients receive full tuition, annual stipends, internships, and guaranteed employment with the Department of Defense after graduation. Applications are open annually from August 1-December 1.
Cultural, Community, and Career Opportunities
Connect with SF’s Office for Civic Engagement and Service
1 Honors Point per Service Hour
Dive into the heart of our community with the Civic Engagement and Service (CES) at Student Life. CES is your go-to for linking up with community service ventures, attending on-campus recruitment events, and seeking personalized advice on civic involvement. Keep in the loop with CES email alerts for the latest in volunteer gigs, internships, and community engagement. And if you’re eager to volunteer or intern but unsure where to begin, contact CES Specialist Sarah Blanc at sarah.blanc@sfcollege.edu for a friendly steer in the right direction!
In addition to matching Honors students with service and civic-engagement opportunities that match their interests and availability, CES also tracks your service involvement, making it easier than ever to stay on top of your Honors Points and progress toward your credential.
Civic Media Center Hosts “Food not Bombs” Benefit Concert
5 Honors Points for event attendance
The CMC is hosting a benefit show for Food Not Bombs! Get stoked for a killer lineup, a Big Sexy Raffle, artwork, and of course FREE FOOD! Gather your friends and donations now, we'll see ya on the 19th! Contact: @gainesvillefoodnotbombs on Instagram
Time: Doors open at 7, music at 7:30
Location: 433 S. Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: $10 donation
UF Fine Arts Presents: The Day the Music Came Back
5 Honors Points for attending performance
Join us for an evocative evening at the Black Box Theatre with "The Day the Music Came Back," directed by Colleen Rua. This presentation, part of the Reader’s Theatre Series, showcases one-act plays, dramas, and classic works in their rawest form—script in hand, free from the distractions of props or costumes, spotlighting the power of the written word.
Dates & Times:
Friday, November 17, 2023 | 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Cost: Free (Tickets via Eventbrite)
Venue: Black Box Theatre, McGuire Pavilion
Address: 1800 McCarty Drive, Gainesville, Florida
Phone: (352) 392-1653
For more details and ticket information, please visit the UF School of Theatre and Dance website. Don’t miss this unique theatrical experience!
Visit UF’s College of the Arts to learn about more exciting performances you can attend to earn Honors Points.
2023 Wish Upon a Star Gift Drive for Local Foster Youth
Each year, Partnership for Strong Families (PFSF) works with community partners and donors to provide holiday “wishes” to over 1,200 local children in foster care. Wish Upon a Star offers an opportunity to add some joy to their holiday.
Student Life partners with PFSF each year to help members of the SF community sponsor 50 stars. Click here to see available stars. Each star includes information about a child in local foster care and three of their wishes for the holidays. Sponsors agree to purchase at least two of the three items (around $50 total) but are welcome to donate more. If you cannot find a specific gift listed on the star, you are welcome to substitute another age-appropriate gift. Donations should be unwrapped with a copy of the child’s star securely attached to each gift. Please drop off donations by Monday, November 27 at 4 p.m in S-245 on SF’s Northwest campus.
To sign up, e-mail sarah.blanc@sfcollege.edu with the following information:
1: The name and Wish ID number of the child you’d like to sponsor.
2: Let us know how you would like your sponsorship to be shared on this site, for example:
Sponsored by [Individual] and Family
Sponsored by [Organization/Department]
Sponsored by Anonymous
We’ll send you a confirmation message with your star attached and a couple follow-up reminders. We thank all the members of the SF community who have supported this annual tradition, and warmly welcome any new donors who are joining this effort!
Questions? E-mail sarah.blanc@sfcollege.edu.
Civic Media Center Volunteer Opportunities
1 Honors Point per volunteer hour completed
The Civic Media Center & Stetson Kennedy Library Inc., founded in October 1993, is an alternative library, reading room and info shop. The Civic Media Center is a community-based nonprofit that serves as a resource for progressive grassroots organizing, activism, and public awareness in Gainesville. The CMC’s mission is to provide community access to information and points of view that are under-reported or distorted in mainstream media.
The CMC offers a public-access library, educational discussions, a meeting space, WGOT radio, workshops, music shows and much more!Check our Instagram for flyers and details.
Want to get involved? We hold volunteer meetings on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Come out and get connected!
Pre-Professional Opportunities
STEM
Embark on a NASA Adventure with NCAS
15 Honors Points per completed “Mission”
Attention aspiring explorers and innovators! NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) is calling on students to join a thrilling educational journey. Apply now and seize the opportunity to delve into STEM activities that could pave the way to a future at NASA. Whether you're STEM-focused or branching out from other majors, NCAS is your launchpad to extraordinary experiences and potential internships. Don't miss out on:
Exclusive NASA mission invites and events
Insightful webinars and hands-on projects
Valuable networking with NASA professionals
Applications are open until noon CDT, December 11, 2023. Ready to start your NASA story? Visit the NCAS website for more information and mark your calendars for the upcoming info sessions. Launch into your future with NCAS—your mission awaits!
Join an information session at one of the times below to learn more about this NCAS opportunity.
Pre-Law
Columbia University Hosts: IP and Patent Law Virtual Panel
5 Honors Points for attending this event
Thursday, November 16 - 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ET
Please join us for an interactive discussion on practicing as a Patent and Trademark Attorney, or as a Patent Agent. The panel will provide a brief overview of the different types of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. The panelists will discuss their educational and professional career paths.
Panelists:
Kurt Bessel, Patent Agent, Venable LLP
David Bomzer, Partner, Cantor Colburn (client counseling, patent prosecution, and licensing)
Sara Colburn, Associate, Cantor Colburn, (trademarks)
Rich Kurz, Partner, Haug Partners (patent litigator/licensing)
Pre-Health
UF First Responder Gator Registering for Spring 2024
50 points for completion of course
Are you on a pre-health track & interested in emergency medicine? Take First Responder Gator! Our 40-hour extracurricular course is a fantastic way to learn new skills and become prepared to help others in an emergency! Our class will be offered this spring from January 23rd to April 9th. Registration is open until January 30th.
First Responder Gator has both a lab and lecture component. Lectures are once a week on Wednesdays from 5:30pm - 7:30pm and are taught by Gainesville Fire Rescue firefighter and paramedic Chief David Sutton. Labs are once a week from 6:00pm - 8:00pm with the option to choose Tuesdays or Thursdays where you will learn hands-on skills like CPR, bleeding control, and more! Classes are held on the UF campus, but you do not have to be a UF student to register!
Class registration links:
Registering for a lab automatically registers you for the Wednesday lectures. If you have any questions or want to learn more about the class, reach out to us at contact@frgator.com and check out our website,
https://frgator.com/
UF Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) Applications Open
30 Honors Points for Program Completion
SHPEP, a national program funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is a free six-week academic enrichment program for freshman and sophomore students from across the country who have an interest in pursuing a career in the health professions. In addition to academic enrichment relevant to pre-health subjects, students will also gain clinical exposure, skill labs, career development, and interprofessional education experience.
UF SHPEP 2024 will take place from May 13th – June 21st, 2024. During the first two weeks of the program, all events, workshops, and instruction will be held virtually. All programming during the remaining four weeks will take place in-person on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville, FL, during which participants will be provided on-campus housing, meals, and a $1000 stipend.
The application for the 2024 cohort is currently OPEN and will close on February 5th, 2024 at 11:59pm (EST). Applications are available at the national Summer Health Professions Education Program website. Admissions decisions will be released on March 15th, 2024.
Additional information can be found on the UF SHPEP website at https://ufhealth.org/ufshpep or the national program website at http://www.shpep.org/
UF Emergency Medicine Scribe Program
30 Honors Points Per Semester of Involvement
The UF Emergency Medicine Scribe Program offers an invaluable opportunity for those seeking hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of the dynamic world of emergency medicine. As a scribe, you will have the unique privilege of working side by side with healthcare professionals in the fast-paced, high-stakes environment of the emergency room.
Here are some key details about the program:
Application Period: November 1st - November 17th
To apply, please visit our application portal and submit your application by November 17th.
If you have any questions or need further information, please join our Q&A session on Friday (11/11) at 5 PM.
Zoom link: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/99709582888
Have an event, opportunity, or announcement you’d like to highlight? Get in touch and let us know so that we can include it in the next Honors Newsletter.