The Compass: Opportunities at SF and Beyond!
The Compass: Opportunities at SF and Beyond!
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 as we are now in the second month of our Fall semester. 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 will 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!
Also, for those of you working on your transfer application for the University of Florida, the deadline is Sunday, September 15.
Activities in this edition:
Explore the Path to Scientific Excellence with the SF2UF Bridge Program
FitForAll Nonprofit Volunteer Information
Remote & Virtual Volunteering Opportunities
Jobs, Scholarships, and Intern Opportunities from the Office for Student Life at SF:
Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off 2024
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”
Constitution Week
Audubon Florida’s Conservation Leadership Initiative
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/
Remote & Virtual Volunteering Opportunities
1 Honors Point per Hour of Service
Are you looking for volunteer hours? Struggling to find 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!
Jobs, Scholarships, and Intern Opportunities from the Office for Student Life at SF:
30 Honors Points for relevant employment or internship positions
1 honors point per volunteer hour
Wanted: Student Volunteers to Critique Faculty Assignments
Student Life @ SF Graphic Design Student Position
Student Life is Hiring Student Assistants
EDEP Alachua County Job - $15.00 per hour, after school programs in local schools, M-F afternoons only!
UF College of Journalism Marketing Intern Opportunity
UF College of Journalism Social Media Intern Opportunity
UF Performing Arts Student Jobs & Student Discounts
Campus Retail Associate (Temporary) - Santa Fe College Bookstore - Gainesville, Florida ($12.00 hrs)
On Campus Job! Biology Lab Aide
Humane Society Of North Central Florida Seeks Fundraising And Communications Intern
TriMark Legal Funding Scholarship: offers a $2,000 scholarship to currently enrolled students and incoming first-year students. https://tlfllc.com/scholarship
Sallie Mae Offering 200 Scholarships To Help Students Complete Their Degree
Cultural and Community Events
Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off 2024
5 Honors Points for Event Participation
About: Students will have opportunities to learn about Hispanic and Latino history, culture, and more!
Date: Wednesday, September 18
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Oak Grove
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: September 20
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.
Each song has a different theme; some futuristically looking forward and some a retro acknowledgment to Pink Floyd’s visual history, all relating to a time and space experience, embracing up to the minute technology that only a Planetarium can offer. A truly immersive and all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat that will transcend reality and take you way beyond the realms of 2D experience.
This show has a limited run, so catch it while you can!
Date: September 20
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
Constitution Week
5 Honors points per event
About: Constitution Week offers great educational opportunities. Please attend one or more of their events as they are particularly relevant during the election year!
Events List:
“Understanding Today’s Electoral College: How Modern Reality Diverges from Original Intent”, Professor Charles Shields
Date: Wednesday, September 18
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Lobby of the Lawrence W. Tyree Library
“The Most Dangerous Branch: What the Framers Thought”, Professor Emeritus, Donna Waller
Date: Tuesday, September 17
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Lobby of the Lawrence W. Tyree Library
Civic Literacy Trivia Contest
About: Hosted by David Price, they will be providing students with snacks, beverages, and prizes--as part of Santa Fe's annual Civics Fair.
Date: Tuesday, September 17
Time: 11:30 am
Location: R-001.
The Civics Fair
Date: Tuesday, September 17
Time: 11:00 am -1:00pm
Location: R-001
The lectures are free and open to the public and will include an opportunity for a question-and-answer period with the audience.
For more information, contact: david.tegeder@sfcollege.edu, 352.395.5083
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.
Applications can be found at fl.audubon.org/CLI. They close at midnight on Monday, September 23rd. Interested students are invited to join us for an optional virtual informational session via Zoom.
Pre-Law
Pre-Health
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
The Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is a premier institution dedicated to advancing scientific, medical, and healthcare education across three distinctive campuses in Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota. Our college offers a unique blend of academic inquiry, scientific research discovery, and exceptional technological resources, all designed to help students achieve their highest career aspirations.
Many students focus on becoming what they know or have seen for career choices. 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.
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!
About: Lectures are once a week on Wednesdays from 5:30pm - 7:30pm and are taught by Gainesville Fire Rescue firefighter and paramedic Chief David Sutton. Labs are once a week from 6:00pm - 8:00pm with the option to choose Tuesdays or Thursdays where you will learn hands-on skills like CPR, bleeding control, and more!
Class Locations: Classes are held on the UF campus, but you do not have to be a UF student to register!
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