Start the Summer off Right
Watch out for upcoming events to keep up with your Honors points!
Welcome to your guide to getting involved! The summer is a fantastic time to step out of the classroom and connect with opportunities at SF, in Gainesville, and beyond. In this issue, we’ve got exciting opportunities to further your career goals, connect with your academic passions, give back to your community, and work with your fellow Honors Students.
Updates in this edition:
Honors Highlight: Get your Points - Sign Up for Classes Now
UF@SF Center: UF Walk-In Advising Schedule
$1000 Stipend: Join the Intercollegiate Civil Disagreement Partnership
New for Fall 2024: Improv Comedy Class at SF (TPP2925)
Get Research Experience with an NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates Opportunity
Volunteer at Balance 180 this Summer
Become a Volunteer Crisis Line Counselor
Remote and Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Support fellow SF students by working with Project Saint
NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars is Accepting Applications!
Get Hands-On Experience with the Gator Emergency Medical Response unit
Honors Highlight:
Get your Points - Sign Up for Classes Now
This edition contains some great opportunities to earn Honors Points, but the easiest way to stay on top of your requirements is through the excellent Honors classes we have scheduled for this summer and Fall. Looking for a fun and chill way to get your feet wet with Honors Classes? Try Art Appreciation (ARH1000, section BH2) later this summer. Want to jump in with some in-depth classes this fall? We’ve got more options than ever in all areas of your degree and at 3 SF locations.
Whatever you’re looking to take, we’ll have something that works for you. Click below to sign up now.
Academic Opportunities
UF@SF Center: UF Walk-In Advising Schedule
Are you planning to transfer to the University of Florida? Meet with a UF advisor in your area of study at the UF@SF Center on the SF main campus. Look below for a schedule of when UF advisors will be at SF in May 2024. Click here for a calendar of current walk-in advising dates and times.
$1000 Stipend: Join the Intercollegiate Civil Disagreement Partnership
15 Honors Points for participating in program
The SF Center for Applied Ethics & Humanities is now in its fifth year of partnership with ethics and humanities institutes at Harvard, Stanford, St. Philip’s College, and California State Bakersfield for the Intercollegiate Civil Disagreement Partnership (ICDP), an undergraduate student fellowship and training program aimed at developing skills to engage in and lead conversations about difficult, important topics across political differences at their respective universities and beyond.
We will select six to eight 2024-25 ICDP Student Fellows from SF to participate in the program that begins with a week-long summer retreat and training at DePauw University in Indiana (from August 12 to 16). All expenses for the summer retreat will be paid, and students will receive a $1000 stipend for their participation in the two-semester hybrid program.
For more information and to apply, students can go to this ICDP website. The link is also included in the attached flyer. Applications are due by May 20, 2024 (11:59 p.m. Eastern). Students must be SF undergraduates to apply (SF high school dual-enrolled students are eligible).
New for Fall 2024: Improv Comedy Class at SF (TPP2925)
Hey! Interested in improving your communication skills? Want to have fun and learn character development with fellow Santa Fe students?
Then sign for TPP 2925.001, Theater Topics! This is a semester-length improvisational theater class that will explore many different forms of improv. The course will incorporate current events social/political topics that will be used in class as inspiration for sketch comedy work. You will learn how to think quickly, make bold choices, and gain confidence in a safe, welcoming environment. Space is limited, so if interested, sign up today!
Get Research Experience with an NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates Opportunity
NSF funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. Undergraduate students supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. An REU Site may be at either a US or foreign location.
By using the web page, Search for an REU Site, you may examine opportunities in the subject areas supported by various NSF units. Also, you may search by keywords to identify sites in particular research areas or with certain features, such as a particular location.
Students must contact the individual sites for information and application materials. NSF does not have application materials and does not select student participants. A contact person and contact information is listed for each site.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer at Balance 180 this Summer
1 Honors Point per Hour of Service
Balance 180 Summer Camp provides a great learning experience for student volunteers. All of our volunteers work 1-1 or 2-1 with the participating campers in various activities, including gymnastics time, crafts, and games. The athletes have a variety of disabilities, including Autism, Down Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, and Cerebral Palsy, among others. The camp will be offered from July 8th to July 26th and will be held Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Volunteers can select the days and hours that they can join us, so that it works for their schedule.
During our Adaptive Gymnastics Classes, we teach gymnasts with physical or intellectual disabilities foundational skills on the vault, bars, beam, and floor in a step-by-step, individualized process. Our volunteers work one-on-one with the athletes and help each athlete work at their own pace. Volunteers focus on helping the athletes improve motor skills and encourage them to follow instructions and make new friends. No gymnastics experience is required to be a great volunteer. The Adaptive Gymnastics classes will be held on most Saturdays from 1:00-2:00 pm.
Please fill out the following Google Form for more information: https://forms.gle/7p6qSq 4Hzc dUpa 8
Become a Volunteer Crisis Line Counselor
1 Honors Point per Hour of Service
The Alachua County Crisis Center is recruiting volunteers to answer our local crisis hotline, as well as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988). The Alachua County Crisis Center provides free and confidential crisis response services to Gainesville and the surrounding community of Alachua County, almost all of which are provided by highly trained volunteers. Volunteering with the Crisis Center is a great way to support our community and those in need; while also learning valuable communication skills you can use for the rest of your life.
Training starts on Saturday, June 1st, and is over 60 hours over the course of eight weeks. Volunteers learn crisis intervention and suicide prevention skills, which prepares them to answer phones on the National Suicide Prevention Hotline (988) and our local crisis hotline. The training is free and is conducted entirely online. For more information about training, click here. If you have questions about training, contact Training Coordinator Kevin Sosa at (352) 264-6781 or ksosa@alachuacounty.us.
Find YOUR opportunity with SF’s Office of Civic Engagement and Service!
1 Honors Point per service hour
The Santa Fe Civic Engagement and Service (CES) provides students with the opportunity to engage with more than 200 local agencies that are looking for volunteers. In addition, CES is manages group service projects throughout the semester both on and off campus, so if you are occupied with your courses this semester you will still have the opportunity to volunteer and earn Honors points. To stay updated about the group projects offered by the CES, you can subscribe using your email, or visit Building S, Room 135.
Also, towards the end of the academic year, students that gather the most volunteer hours will receive a Civic Engagement and Service Award, which will be solely based on the students’ involvement, including participation in CES events, individual service, and group projects. Make sure to report volunteer hours to the CES Specialist if you want to receive this award!
Contact for more information: sarah.blanc@sfcollege.edu
Remote and Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
1 Honors Point per Hour of Service
Are you looking for volunteer hours, but have a hard time finding something that fits your schedule and availability? Thanks to the SF Office for Civic Engagement and Service, there are many opportunities to get engaged virtually and provide service from home or an SF computer!
Cultural and Community Events
Art and Humanities
Weekend Tour at the Harn Museum of Art
5 points for attending exhibition tour
Enjoy a friendly discussion about the museum’s exhibitions with a free Docent-led tour on the third Saturday of every month. Groups of 10 or more may schedule a tour three weeks in advance by contacting tours@harn.ufl.edu
Date: Saturday, May 18
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Education
Support fellow SF students by working with Project Saint
30 Honors points per semester of employment
Pre-Professional Opportunities
STEM
NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars is Accepting Applications!
The NCAS application period is open now through 11:59 p.m. CDT on June 10, 2024! NCAS wants to connect SF students to NASA and provide opportunities for community college students to participate in activities following STEM pathways.
About NCAS: Uses NASA’s unique expertise, research, facilities, and other resources to engage students in authentic and experiential learning. NCAS makes connections between students’ degree programs and NASA career opportunities, while motivating students to participate in other NASA activities, internships, competitions, and challenges. NCAS encourages students from STEM and non-STEM majors to apply.
Secure your spot! Join NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) Mission 1: Discover, the first step in your NASA story.
Application Deadline: Today through 11:59 p.m. CDT on June 10, 2024!
More Info: NCAS website or by joining an information session below.
Pre-Health
Get Hands-On Experience with the Gator Emergency Medical Response unit
30 Honors Points for Participation in Program
Are you pre-health or interested in emergency medicine and looking for experience with hands-on patient care? GEMRU is a volunteer EMS unit at the University of Florida. We respond to 911 calls on campus and provide medical standby at official university events and student organization activities. GEMRU responders have the unique opportunity to practice their medical skills in real emergency situations.
Applications for Summer 2024 GEMRU responders are open May 13th and will close May 26th at 11:59pm. You must be a First Responder or EMT to apply. You can get certified through First Responder Gator (FRG) or UF’s EMR class EMS1055. Can’t apply this semester? Not a problem! We have applications open every semester! More information can be found on the attached flyer and on our home webpage, www.police.ufl.edu/gemru/.