The Compass: Don't Miss Out!
The Compass: Don't Miss Out!
Embark on new experiences this Fall alongside the Honors Program
I hope you guys have had a chance to engage with some of the cool events and opportunities from last week’s newsletter. If you haven’t had a chance, there is still plenty of time and opportunities ahead of you, so try to stay updated with the newsletter as we will be publishing weekly. This guide will help you get involved with your community and you will3 also be able to earn Honors Points while getting the most out of your time in SF. Every Friday, look for an updated guide to student organizations, current events, scholarship opportunities, internships, and academic involvements you need to know about. All opportunities published in the newsletter are available to SF students and are worth Honors Points. Keep up the great work everyone!
Activities in this edition:
Explore the Path to Scientific Excellence with the SF2UF Bridge Program
FitForAll Nonprofit Volunteer Information
Planetarium: Florida Skies – Autumn
Planetarium: Music 360 – 50th Anniversary – Pink Floyd: Dark Side Of The Moon
Conversation Series: Latin American History, Culture, and Arts: “Getting to the GRAMMY®s and Beyond: The Art of Practicing Entrepreneurship for Quality of Life”
Mental Health First Aid Training
Audubon Florida’s Conservation Leadership Initiative
Intern at the Harn Museum - Paid Internships for students
STEM Event of NanoDay and Open House
Gators at Remote Area Medical
VAW Global Team Leader Fellowship
Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences PTK Advisor Information Session
First Responder Gator
Academic Opportunities
Explore the Path to Scientific Excellence with the SF2UF Bridge Program
30 honors points for program participation
Are you ready to broaden your academic horizons in the biomedical or behavioral sciences? The SF2UF Bridge to the Baccalaureate program invites applications for its 2024 cohort. This unique initiative fosters educational growth and offers hands-on research opportunities at the University of Florida – all while you continue your studies at Santa Fe.
Dedicated to supporting students from underrepresented groups, this program provides an enriching environment for both professional and personal development in the scientific community. To see if you meet the eligibility criteria and to get additional information on the program, please visit our program page. If you are interested in being a part of this enriching educational and research experience, be sure to submit your application before the end of October. Please email vertigo.moody@sfcollege.edu for any additional questions or to clarify eligibility. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a journey that shapes future scientists and innovators!
Volunteer and Employment Opportunities
FitForAll Nonprofit Volunteer Information
1 Honors Point per Hour of Service
Are you passionate about fitness and looking for a volunteer opportunity? Apply to volunteer at Fit For All!
About: FitForAll is a Nonprofit organization at Gainesville Health and Fitness that provides exercise classes for adults with disabilities in the Gainesville area.
Length of Class: 1 hour, 2-3 times a week during the semester.
One session of FitForAll: two 6-week sessions (12 weeks total) offered in the fall, spring, and summer semesters, with classes offered on either Mondays + Wednesdays + Fridays or on Tuesdays + Thursdays.
Fall 2024 session: September 4th- November 22nd, observing the same holiday breaks as the UF academic calendar.
Class Time: 3-4pm
Location: Gainesville Health and Fitness (4820 W Newberry Rd)
About Class: 10-minute warmup, 15 minutes of cardio (on various machines), various forms of resistance training, and a 10 minute cooldown. Various fitness games and sports are also incorporated into the program to build camaraderie and confidence because the number one goal is to make fitness fun and accessible! UF students run the program, and they are always in need of enthusiastic volunteers to ensure every athlete is getting the necessary assistance and attention during class!
Website for More Info: https://www.fitforall.org/
Cultural and Community Events
Planetarium: Florida Skies – Autumn
2 Honors Points for Program Attendance
Join James Albury, host of “The Sky Above Us” and former co-host of the PBS TV Show “Star Gazers” as he takes you on a personally guided tour of our night sky, using our GOTO Chronos Space Simulator. Florida Skies is our weekly star show that familiarizes you with some of the popular constellations visible from sunset to sunrise and the stories behind them. They will also show you how and where in the sky you can find the brightest planets.
Date: October 4
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium, 3000 NW 83 Street, Building X-129,
Gainesville
Show length: 60 minutes
Seating Capacity: 60 people
Ages: All
Contact Information: planetarium@sfcollege.edu
Planetarium: Music 360 – 50th Anniversary – Pink Floyd: Dark Side Of The Moon
2 Honors Points for Program Attendance
About: Pink Floyd’s iconic album ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’, originally released in March 1973, turned 50, and what more fitting a place to celebrate it and experience it than in a Planetarium, through the music set to visuals. With the help of modern technology, the idea of a show combining breath-taking views of the solar system and beyond, played out to 42 minutes of The Dark Side Of The Moon in surround sound, has been embraced by the band. NSC Creative have led the visual production efforts, working closely with Pink Floyd’s long time creative collaborator Aubrey Powell from Hipgnosis.
This show has a limited run, so catch it while you can!
Date: October 4
Time: 9:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium, 3000 NW 83 Street, Building X-129,
Gainesville
Admission: $12.00 for everyone, regardless of age or Santa Fe College affiliation
Show length: 45 minutes
Seating Capacity: 60 people
Ages: 8+
Contact Information: planetarium@sfcollege.edu
Conversation Series: Latin American History, Culture, and Arts: “Getting to the GRAMMY®s and Beyond: The Art of Practicing Entrepreneurship for Quality of Life”
5 Honors Points for Attendance
About: Santa Fe College and the Latina Women’s League are teaming up to host a series of engaging conversations. These discussions are designed to help students, faculty, staff and the Gainesville community learn more about Latin American History, Culture and Arts. Dr. José Valentino, an acclaimed artist and entrepreneur, holding numerous prestigious awards including the Grand Prize® and multiple Latin GRAMMY® and DownBeat® Music Awards, will be presenting “Getting to the GRAMMY®s and Beyond: The Art of Practicing Entrepreneurship for Quality of Life.” As a versatile flutist, saxophonist, and bassist, he has headlined over 1,400 concerts across six continents, including Carnegie Hall. He has also led over 40 non-profit mission trips, produced 150+ albums, and published 80+ research articles. Dr. Ruiz serves as the Founder & CEO of JV Music Enterprises, Music Producer at Hayden5, and Global Director of Entrepreneurial Initiatives at the Global Institute for Music Research.
Date: Thursday, Sept. 26
Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Santa Fe College’s Blount Hall
Mental Health First Aid Training
Register for training on Friday, October 11th!
Pre-Professional Opportunities
Education
Audubon Florida’s Conservation Leadership Initiative
30 Honors Points for Program Completion
Audubon Florida has led conservation efforts for over a century, protecting land, water, and wildlife throughout the state. As we continue to advance these efforts, we are excited to invite the next generation of conservationists to join us through our annual Conservation Leadership Initiative (CLI). CLI is a year-long program for students at Florida colleges and universities interested in environmental conservation careers. Running from November 2024 to May 2025, CLI offers mentorship, leadership skill-building, professional development, field trips, and project planning. We invite all undergraduate students to apply for this opportunity.
Deadline: Monday, September 23rd
Intern at the Harn Museum - Paid Internships for students
30 Honors Points per Semester
Harn Museum Spring Projects – Paid Internships for students
Deadline to apply: October 18, 2024
Spring internships at the Harn Museum of Art are open to all majors to provide professional experience and guidance from museum staff!
About: Harn Museum internships provide students with pre-professional training, and are offered in all museum departments, including curatorial, education, finance and operations, fundraising, horticulture, information technology, marketing, registration art handling, rentals, strategic planning, and visitor engagement.
Contact the Intern Coordinator: register@harn.ufl.edu.
STEM
STEM Event of NanoDay and Open House
Date: October 9, 2024
Students can attend either in person or virtually via Gather Town app.
Pre-Health
Gators at Remote Area Medical
1 Honors point per hour of service
Interested in volunteering with underprivileged populations? Join GRAM!
About: Gators at Remote Area Medical (GRAM) is the student-run UF chapter of Remote Area Medical (RAM). RAM is a non-profit organization that operates pop-up clinics throughout the United States, offering high-quality medical, dental, and vision services to underserved and underinsured communities. GRAM aims to prevent pain and alleviate suffering by providing free, quality healthcare to those in need. By volunteering at RAM clinics, GRAM volunteers can help make clinic operations as efficient as possible and witness how their efforts make a positive impact on the lives of others. Outside clinics, GRAM volunteers also have various opportunities to be involved within our organization. GRAM hosts monthly interactive GBMs, and medical skills workshops such as CPR training, and coordinates local service/volunteer events.
More information: Instagram- @ufgram
VAW Global Team Leader Fellowship
30 Honors Points for Fellowship Participation
Build your resume with the VAW Global Team Leader Fellowship!
About: This leadership opportunity is generally an 8-10 month intensive fellowship — valuable to future nurses, physicians, physician assistants, dentists, dental hygienists, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians, as well as other future healthcare providers and anyone interested in gaining skills in public health while supporting healthcare systems around the world. This pre-professional internship entails 3-5 hours per week and is a truly enriching experience that will provide you with great skills for professional life such as learning about healthcare in a global context, gaining effective leadership and communication skills, acquiring international and public health work experience, and attending several orientations and workshops focused on personal development and cultural sensitivity.
Applications are open to any students, regardless of experience, class level, or major. This fellowship takes place as a hybrid role - partly on campus and partly remote.
Registration code for info session:
EQUITY:https://calendly.com/chelseavaw/team-leader-info-session
For Applications using registration code EQUITY: https://www.vawglobal.org/fellowships/
Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences PTK Advisor Information Session
Becoming a doctor or nurse is admirable and dedicated hard work; however, many students miss out on amazing careers in healthcare simply because they did not know they existed. This is where our Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences comes into play.
About: Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences provides education that extends beyond traditional boundaries with over 150 academic programs across 50 health sciences areas. Students are respected members of the healthcare team from the outset, gaining practical experience and making meaningful contributions even before completing their programs. This hands-on approach ensures that graduates are well-prepared for rewarding careers.
We warmly invite you to attend an information session this fall to learn more about the exceptional opportunities at Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. Once registered, the Zoom link will be sent to you.
Date: October 7, 2024
Time: 3:00-4:00pm CST
Email: mccm@mayo.edu
First Responder Gator
50 Honors 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!
Registering for a lab automatically registers you for the Wednesday lectures.
Date: Fall from September 3rd - November 12th
Registration Closes: September 5th
More Information: contact@frgator.com