The Compass: Exciting Events + Thanksgiving Break is Approaching!
Get ready to embark on this week's events. Hope registration has been successful for everyone!
This guide will help you get involved in your community and keep you informed about fun ways to earn Honors Points while making the most of your SF experience. Every Friday, look for an updated guide on student organizations, current events, scholarship opportunities, internships, and academic involvements you need to know about. All events listed in the newsletter are available to SF students and are worth Honors Points. Keep up the great work everyone! If you haven’t had a chance to engage in some of the exciting events and opportunities recently, there’s still plenty of time ahead! Thanksgiving break is coming right up on November 27! This is the perfect time to take a small break from your academic life, even though many of us will be studying for exams, still make the most out of your time by spending time with yourself, family, and friends.
I hope everyone has had a successful registration. If not, check the registration information in previous newsletters to ensure your registration process goes smoothly. I hope everyone enjoys their break! Since this will be the last edition of The Compass sent before Thanksgiving break, Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
Note: The Compass will take a break next week, but we’ll be back in two weeks with more news and events!
Activities in this edition:
SF Navigators Present: Destress Before Finals!
Keep Up With the Navigators on Instagram
PTK Scholarship Application Deadline is Less than Two Weeks Away!
ZEPHYR- Submit an Original Writing, Art, or Photograph
Wellness Wednesdays
Planetarium: Oasis in Space (2022)
Planetarium: Daughter of the Stars
Student Volunteers Needed for the Student Conduct Board
Attend an AI Forum!
Attend a UF Religion and Jewish Studies Class via Zoom!
Help Design the New Honors Space!
Pre-Law: Undergraduate Publishing Opportunity
Pre-Health: Join Us: Free EmPrep Webinars to Succeed in Medical School Admissions!
Pre-Health: Join UF's Emergency Medicine Scribe Program!
Navigators Present: Destress Before Finals!
5 Honors Points for Attending Event
Finals can be stressful, but you’ve got great folks behind you! Come hang out with other Honors students and take a break from studying while we make friendship bracelets, bead art, and cool tote bags.
Keep Up with the Navigators on Instagram
By keeping up with the Navigators on Instagram, you will be able to stay up to date about cool upcoming events they have planned, like the Destress Before Finals event right below. Additionally, the Navigators will be able to facilitate your navigation as an Honors student here at Santa Fe.
Academic Opportunities
PTK Application Deadline is Less than Two Weeks Away!
5-10 Honors Points per Scholarship Application submitted
Over $500,000 in scholarships will be awarded through the 2024-2025 PTK Scholarship Application. Make sure to apply as soon as possible!
Deadline: December 3, 2024, at 5:00 pm CST
Through one application, you can be considered for:
All-USA Academic Team (requires nomination)
Coca-Cola Academic Team (requires nomination)
New Century Transfer &Workforce Pathway Scholarships (requires nomination)
Ronny J. Coleman Fire and Emergency Services Leader of the Future Scholarship
Gordon Graham Leadership & Ethics in Criminal Justice Scholarship
Most scholarship recipients complete their applications early, so don’t miss out!
For questions: email scholarships@ptk.org.
Not yet a member of PTK?
Learn More: http://ptk.org
Apply to join: ptk.sfhonors.com
ZEPHYR- Submit an Original Writing, Art, or Photograph
10 Honors Points for work published in the Zephyr
Deadline: February 1, but you are welcome to submit at any time. If you are graduating this December, you can still submit your work this fall semester, to be considered as long as you are enrolled this semester.
They are also looking for more editorial members, especially students who are skilled in graphic design. Students interested in working with the editorial board can email them directly.
Cultural and Community Events
Wellness Wednesdays Coming this Spring
5 Honors Points for Attending Event
This spring, join us at the Learning Commons on the last Wednesday of every month to invest in yourself, celebrate mental and physical wellness, and connect with your fellow students at SF.
Oasis in Space (2022)
5 Honors Points for Attending Event
About: a startling and beautiful voyage through the Universe, the Milky Way galaxy, and our Solar System, in search of water, and water worlds like Earth. They will first be exploring Earth, with its vast oceans and plentiful water that makes life possible. They will fly to the other planets and moons, discovering their characteristics, such as atmosphere, temperature, and composition.
All new, spectacular images invites you to draw your own conclusions about the other worlds in our Solar System and beyond: Is there water out there? Is there life beyond Earth?
Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium
Daughter of the Stars
5 Honors Points for Attending Event
About: A journey with a First Nation, Native American storyteller showcasing various lore about the night sky and how things came to be. The show was written by Jon U. Bell, narrated by Ca the Crafter of the Seneca tribe, music by Jonn Serrie, animations and production by Troy McClellan.
Show length: 30 minutes
Seating Capacity: 60 people
Ages: All
Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium
Student Volunteers Needed for the Student Conduct Board
5 Honors Points per Student Conduct Board Hearing
The Student Conduct Board is looking for students willing to assist with hearings. You can support your fellow students and collaborate with professionals at SF in hearing cases of academic misconduct and helping determine fair and just outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in education, law, or leadership experience. If you are interested in serving, all you need to do is email dan.rodkin@sfcollege.edu and complete the Canvas course training soon to be a part of the Student Conduct Board.
Contact info: dan.rodkin@sfcollege.edu
Attend an AI Forum!
5 Honors Points for Attending Event
The Curriculum Committee is interested in hearing student perspectives on AI usage. The meeting will occur on January 21st, a Tuesday, @3:30 pm. Students, including members of the Honors program and student government, would be the first to speak.
The questions we would be interested in having the students comment on are as follows:
How do you use AI in your life in general?
How do you and other students use AI for your classes?
Do you have an understanding of what misconduct is?
Faculty and administrators will then ask students other individualized questions. Additionally, the conversation does not have to be limited to the above. If there are other facets of AI that students would like to address, that would be encouraged.
Students can also reach out to jason.mccombs@sfcollege.edu to prepare for the forum. He is free every Tuesday @3:30 pm, with the exception of November 19th.
Attend a UF Religion and Jewish Studies Class via Zoom!
5 Honors Points for Attending Event
An Assistant Professor of Religion and Jewish Studies, Yaniv Feller, would like to invite SF students to join his class via Zoom for student presentations of their imagined “Post-Holocaust American Museum exhibits.
Class Meeting: MW 3-3:50pm.
Potential dates: Dec. 2, and Dec. 4.
For More Information: aprovost@ufl.edu
Help Design the New Honors Space!
10 Honors Points for participation
Are you ready to help shape the future of our Honors community? We’re excited to offer students the chance to join the design team for our new and improved Honors space! This project includes creating murals and selecting new furniture, giving you the opportunity to bring your creative ideas to life.
This is a fantastic way to connect with other Honors students, build friendships, and leave a lasting impact on the program. Whether you’re passionate about art, design, or just want to be part of something meaningful, we’d love to have your input!
If you’d like more details on what this project entails
For more information, contact: Lila.Sher@go.college.edu and share your interest.
Pre-Professional Opportunities
Pre-Law
Undergraduate Publishing Opportunity
10 Honors points for published work
Pre-Health
Join Us: Free EmPrep Webinars to Succeed in Medical School Admissions!
5 Honors Points for attendance at each session (20 points total)
Elisheva Aneke, the Program Manager for the Emory Premedical Readiness Engagement Program (EmPREP) within the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Emory University School of Medicine, is excited to announce their upcoming series of EmPREP webinars designed to offer guidance and insights into the medical school admissions process. These webinars are free to attend and cover a range of important topics to help URiM students succeed in their applications.
Here are the details of their upcoming webinars:
February 13: Strengthening Medical School Applications Using HBCU Networks
Any groups that plan to attend the webinars together, should have each attendee register using the QR code.
Join UF's Emergency Medicine Scribe Program!
30 Honors Points per Semester
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to gain valuable experience in healthcare, especially those taking gap years or current students.
Why Apply?
Shadowing Opportunities: Work alongside PAs, residents, MDs, and DOs, gaining first hand insights into the medical field.
Extensive On-the-Job Education: Receive comprehensive training that enhances your understanding of emergency medicine in a high acuity and immersive setting.
Continuing Education Opportunities: Participate in simulation labs, EMS ride alongs, and other educational initiatives to further your knowledge and skills.
Healthcare Exposure: Immerse yourself in a fast-paced environment and see how healthcare operates in real-time and in a community setting.
We encourage gap year students to consider applying for a full-time position (40 hours/week) and current students to apply for a part-time role (20 hours/week). The pay is $15/hour, and having a car for private transportation is essential.
Don’t miss out on this chance to kickstart your career in healthcare!