SF Honors News: October 8, 2024
Stay Safe
Hello everyone, and happy Tuesday! Today, we’ve got a shorter version of The News for you. As we all brace for Hurricane Milton, I want to encourage you to stay safe and stay in touch. There is still much about this storm—its track, its timing, and its intensity—that we don’t know, yet, so it’s best to make responsible preparations for the impact. Below, we’ve included some resources you may find helpful, including Alachua County’s information on storm shelters and resource distribution. If you do lose power, internet, water, or other essential resources be sure to let us and your professors know so that we can be flexible in due dates and attendance. We all want you to be safe and successful! If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Honors office and let us know.
In this Edition
Register Now: Art Appreciation Fall B - Earn Honors Points and your Humanities credit
Postponed: Pizza with the Provost, October 23 at 2pm
Local Resources are Here to Help
Planning for Spring Classes and Registration
Preparing for Graduation
Honors Events Coming Soon
Register Now - Art Appreciation Fall B - Earn Honors Points and your Humanities credit
30 Honors Points for course completion
For the first time, we are excited to announce a fall B class! And not just any Fall B class, but Professor Stepp's Art Appreciation. In this class, collaborate with visual artist and musician Dan stepp to explore the art that surrounds us, how it comes into being, and why we like the things we like. Earn 30 points and your required humanities credits in this fantastic fall B class! Click the link below to submit A registration request for this class or email honors@sfcollege.edu with any questions.
Postponed: Pizza with the Provost - October 23 at 2pm
5 Honors Points for attending
Pizza with the Provost, originally planned for Tomorrow, has been postponed in anticipation of Hurricane Milton’s arrival. The event has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 23 at 2pm.
In two short weeks, we have an unprecedented opportunity for you to share your perspective and represent your fellow Honors students. Dr. Nate Southerland, the provost, is looking forward to meeting you to hear more about your experience at SF and in the Honors Program. This meeting will take place in the Honors Conference Room (A-216). If you are interested, RSVP below to let us know, but also feel free to swing by. Refreshments will be provided!
Date: Wednesday, October 9th
Time: 2:00 pm
Local Resources are Here to Help
SF officially reopened on Sunday and we're getting back to our usual schedule, but I know that many of you are still operating without power, internet, or a comfortable place to stay and work. Please don't forget that SF has many resources to help out in a time like this:
Preparation Information
GRU Storm Central Guide (PDF)
Alachua County Emergency Management (sign up for emergency alerts)
Information on hurricane supplies:
Gas availability via GasBuddy (site is user-updated)
Shelter information: (shelters not yet open as of Oct. 8 @ 5:00am EDT)
Easton Newberry Archery Center (pet-friendly, general population)
Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center (pet-friendly, general population)
Alachua County Senior Center (special needs)
SF Resources
SF Counseling Center- in person or zoom appointments
SF Food Pantry - non-perishable goods available at all SF campuses
Emergency Aid - to assist with urgent financial needs
Timely Care - online mental health and medical providers
Us! Get in touch and let us know how things are going—we are here to help you succeed!
Honors Office HoursMonday: 9am - 11am & 1:30pm - 3pm
Tuesday: 1pm - 3pm
Wednesday: 9am - 11am & 1:30pm - 3pm
Thursday: 1pm - 3pm
Friday: Available by Appointment
Planning for Spring Classes and Registration
For the first time ever, this semester SF Honors students will have access to Advance Registration, meaning that you can pick your schedule for Spring on October 31, a week earlier than nearly any other student on campus. The best way to set up a plan for success is to meet with your advisor in the Academic Advisement Center. Log into eSantaFe now to find your advisor and set up a time to meet.
If you are planning to transfer to UF in the future, now is also an excellent time to plan on meeting with an advisor from your intended program. Contact the UF@SF Center for information on when UF advisors will be visiting to meet with prospective transfer students.
Preparing for Graduation
Planning to graduate in December? Keep your eyes open for announcements next week about applying for Honors graduation, calculating your points, and building your Honors Portfolio.
Honors Events Coming Soon
Not sure how many points you have or how to build your portfolio? Unsure of how to get involved? Loving your classes but looking for other ways to get involved? Want to connect with other Honors students and just have a good time? Look for workshops and events coming in the second half of the semester that give you the opportunity to get involved.