Honors News and Updates: October 4, 2023
Academic Ascent: Discover the UF Honors Transfer Pathway!
What’s New this Wednesday?
This week, we’re giving our new Newsletter a new drop date: Wednesdays. We’ve also got some big things happening this week. The UF Honors Program is going to present on our exclusive Honors Transfer Pathway, there are a number of training and certification opportunities, and some exciting club activities, too. And, remember, everything listed here is good for those all-important honors points. If you have any questions about honors points or how to earn them, just email the Honors Coordinator.
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This Week in Honors:
UF Honors Transfer Pathway Info Sessions:
If you are an Honors student at SF (you are!), we have an exciting opportunity for you. Next week, the University of Florida (UF) Honors Program will hold two information sessions about the UF Honors Transfer Pathway, a unique partnership that allows SF Honors students to transition directly into UF’s prestigious Honors Program.
We invite you to attend one of the sessions below to learn more about this opportunity and how you can be a part of it. Our presenter, Dr. TehQuin Forbes, has arranged two sessions: one in-person on SF’s NW Campus and another online via Zoom.
Session 1
Date: Wednesday, October 4
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Zoom - Join Here
Session 2
Date: Thursday, October 5
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: UF@SF Center (Gator Den), SF NW Campus
If you have questions about the information session or UF Honors Transfer Pathway, please contact Ryan Keith or drop a comment below.
Share your voice: Join the Honors Student Council!
Last week, we announced the formation of the SF Honors Student Council. The student council, in collaboration with the Honors Faculty Council, will collaborate to guide the development of the program’s curriculum, community, and extracurricular opportunities. Whether you have great ideas for potential classes, areas of growth, fun or rewarding community activities, or are looking for ways to give back to the community, I would love to have you as a member of the Honors Council. Given this leadership role, Honors Council members will earn 5 Honors Points for each semester of service.
Santa Fe News and Events
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
This week, Santa Fe College is launching an online suicide prevention training for all students, faculty, and staff. QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training helps participants recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and then question, persuade, and refer someone to help.
The first 2,000 people to complete the online course will receive a $25.00 Walmart gift certificate.
Steps to Complete the Training & Earn A Gift Certificate
Enter SFC
Select Create Account
Complete and submit the registration form using your SF email account
QPR will display and email you your newly created Username and Password.
Check your college email account and use the new username and password to log in for the training
Complete the pre-test, course material, and post test
Print your certificate
Check your email. Within 3 business days, you will have an email from brian.stanton@sfcollege.edu on where to pick up your $25 Walmart gift card.
Things To Know Before Beginning The Training
The training program will take approximately one hour.
Speakers or Headphones are required.
You must turn off your popup blocker.
You may stop and start it as you like.
Reasons To Take The Training
Prepare yourself to intervene and prevent suicide
Invest in your own personal and professional development
Establish yourself as a stronger asset in your network
Strengthen your resume
Earn a $25 Walmart gift card
For questions, please contact Brian Stanton at brian.stanton@sfcollege.edu
Chess Club Tournament: 2023 Fall Open
Santa Fe College’s Chess Club is hosting the Fall 2023 Open on October 13. It’s a great opportunity to meet some cool people, have fun, and flex that mental muscle. Participation is open to anyone and is completely free. Click the link below to register or email xxxxxxxx with any questions about the tournament or Chess Club.
SHP Host Student-Success Workshop Series
Learn how to study for your Exams! Join us for one of the 1 hour sessions. No registration or RSVP is required.
UF College of Public Health and Health Professions Transfer Info Presentations
Throughout this academic year, we are offering four presentations via Zoom prior to our application deadline of February 1st, 2024. All presentations will include specific information for transfer applicants. Advisors are welcome to attend, and feel free to send this invitation to any relevant party. Our first presentation will be Tuesday, October 3rd from 3:00-4:00pm. Attendees must register to attend. Attached are flyers (pdf and png options) for further student distribution (attachments contain QR codes instead of the zoom registration links below).
Upcoming UF PHHP Transfer Information Presentations
Wednesday, November 15th 4:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpf-2trDkqGtNamZFrCt1YsMTmFTW9nZNE
Tuesday, December 12th at 11:00a.m. to noon https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkd-yuqDwuEtYX-xLUadRXLUnREIs3x91j
Tuesday, January 16th at 3:00pm to 4:00pm https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqdO-qpj8uG9W1176BGjzA-46yq9a6vRpE
Have questions or feedback?
Put them in the comments or reply to this email.
Academic Opportunities
USM Polymer Science and Engineering 2024 Summer REU Program
The University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Polymer Science and Engineering is now accepting applications for our 2024 Summer REU Program. We are offering 10 weeks of valuable hands-on research experience in one of the nation’s top polymer science and engineering programs. Please distribute this widely within your networks.
Research Areas include:
Functional Polymeric Materials
Energy and Sustainability
Materials for Biology and Health
High- Performance Polymers Composites and Coatings
Benefits include:
$6000 summer stipend
On campus housing
Limited travel budget
Team building activities and field trips.
Program Dates:
Monday May 20th – Friday 26th July 2024
Application deadline: January 1st 2024
Click here for more information or to apply.
Scholarships
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Updates
Phi Theta Kappa’s 2024 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship application will open Thursday, October 5, 2023, and close on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
To learn more about the JKCF Foundation Scholarship and how to apply, visit JKCF.org
GRU “Brighter Tomorrow” Scholarships
Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) is offering three “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 $1000 per year for up to four years. The first disbursement of funds are in Fall of each academic year.
To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:
Have graduated from an Alachua County public high school or be a college bound senior attending a public high school within the greater Gainesville Area (Alachua County)
Be planning to enroll at or already be enrolled at Santa Fe College (SF) in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) program
Be planning to continue with a Santa Fe College (SF) bachelor's program in STEM after earning an A.A. or A.S. degree from SF, or be planning to transfer to the University of Florida (UF), Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) or another historically black college or university (HBCU) at the end of two years.
Be a member of an underrepresented demographic
Be able to demonstrate financial need
Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship Information
Join FAIT for an exclusive webinar on Tuesday, October 10, at 1 pm (EDT) with the U.S. Department of State and The Washington Center as we dive into the exciting Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship program.
During this webinar, you'll not only discover the incredible benefits of the program, but also learn about eligibility requirements, the selection process, and the timeline. Plus, you'll have the unique opportunity to ask questions directly to our knowledgeable speakers.
Applying for the Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship 2024: Benefits, Eligibility and Tips
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 1-2 pm (EDT)
Volunteer, Internship, Community, and Research Opportunities
SF Civic Engagement and Service: Alachua County Animal resources
Student Life’s office of Civic Engagement and Service if offering service experiences around our community this fall! These service projects are a great way to experience different volunteer settings and meet students who share an interest in serving our community.
You must sign up in advance to participate in these service projects – space is limited!
To sign up, email sarah.blanc@sfcollege.edu.
To participate, you must:
Be a currently enrolled SF student in good standing
Have at least a 2.0 GPA
Be at least 18 years old or have a parent/guardian sign paperwork
Alachua County Animal Resources
Friday, October 13, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Alachua County Animal Resources is the temporary home for stray, abandoned, abused, neglected, & homeless animals. Volunteers may be assigned to a play yard to interact with the dogs, nature trail walks to help dogs get daily enrichment and exercise, or the group may be asked to assist with minor cleaning tasks.
Pre-Professional Opportunities
Pre-Health
Vet-Smart Undergraduate Opportunity
STEM
PartnerSHPE (Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers) GMB
UF’s Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers (HSPE) maintains a program, PartnerSHPE, geared at providing resources to Santa Fe engineering students, and theywill be having our first meeting on Oct 12, 5-6 p.m. in HA105, the SF@UF Center! If you are considering a career in Engineering, don’t miss this opportunity!
News from Past Weeks
Looking for an opportunity, event, or involvement from a previous announcement? If it’s from our original newsletter, you can access the Newsletter 1.0 archives via the Honors Canvas course. Otherwise, check out the Honors News Archives below.