The Compass: Take a Look at this Week's Events + Register for Classes!
Get ready to embark on this week's events and start registering for the courses you want to take next Semester!
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! Be sure to stay updated with the weekly newsletters for information on upcoming activities. 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! Start registering for classes before spots get taken!
Activities in this edition:
Join the Santa Fe Honors Program as an Honors Navigator!
Pathway to Success- Collaboration Event with SF Achieve
Registration For Honors Courses
General Course Registration
ZEPHYR- Submit an Original Writing, Art, or Photograph
Join Us for the November Social!
Help Design the New Honors Space!
Join the Greek Club!
Join the Anthropology Club!
Planetarium: Mesmerica 360
Planetarium: Music 360 – 50th Anniversary – Pink Floyd: Dark Side Of The Moon
Planetarium: Florida Skies – Autumn
Pre-Law: Undergraduate Publishing Opportunity
PHHP Undergraduate Transfer Information Presentation
Join Us: Free EmPrep Webinars to Succeed in Medical School Admissions!
Join UF's Emergency Medicine Scribe Program!
Gators at Remote Area Medical
VAW Global Team Leader Fellowship
Academic Opportunities
Join the Santa Fe Honors Program as an Honors Navigator!
20 Honors Points per semester
Are you excited to be part of the Santa Fe Honors Program? Do you want to inspire your peers to have meaningful, transformative experiences like yours? If you’re ready to collaborate with other Honors students and faculty to elevate our program, we want you as an Honors Navigator!
About Role: As an Honors Navigator, you’ll play a vital role in showcasing the unique opportunities within SF’s Honors Program. You’ll help create a welcoming and supportive community, becoming a key resource for both student life and the program itself. Additionally, you’ll be awarded a total of 20 Honors Points per semester for your contributions —the same number of points required to maintain your program status.
In this role, you’ll engage in activities like recruitment, orientation, and events that connect prospective and new students with everything the Honors Program offers. You’ll also have opportunities to reach out through college-wide initiatives, participate in state and regional events, and visit local schools—helping inspire students who may not yet know about our community of Honors students and dedicated instructors.
Don’t miss this chance to make an impact!
Pathway to Success- Collaboration Event with SF Achieve
5 Honors Points for attending
Do you remember what you thought college would be like as a high schooler? How different has your experience been from how you thought it would be? Share your thoughts and wisdom with current high school students by joining SF Achieve at an afterschool tabling event on November 4th from 2pm-4pm at Buchholz High School. Connect with BHS students to foster conversations about what a college career could look like - including how to prepare, what to expect within different areas of study, and how to feel supported throughout their college career. Student workers from the Learning Commons will also be in attendance to talk about academic support through tutoring and peer coaching. Transportation provided if needed!
SF Achieve is a grant-funded program that provides support to Alachua and Bradford County public school students by housing pre-college advisors in all high schools across these districts. Support entails mentorship and scholarship opportunities to help students navigate post-HS planning and decision making.
Please be sure to attend and share your college experience with the next generation of Santa Fe Saints! If you have any questions, concerns, or would like further details, please contact shelby.nagle@sfcollege.edu for assistance. We look forward to seeing you there!
Registration For Honors Courses
The Spring semester is quickly approaching, and course registration is right around the corner! Registration for honors classes will be open next Thursday, October 31st. Before then, we encourage you to look over the Honors Courses Catalog for Spring 2025, and have an idea of which classes you want to take. Since Honors courses tend to fill up fast, you’ll want to submit your registration request sooner rather than later. Additionally, be sure to log into your eSantaFe accounts and ensure that you do not have any holds that will prevent you from being able to register. Completing these suggestions will help you have a smooth and successful registration!
Please remember that honors students are required to earn a minimum of 30 honors points each semester. While there are various ways of earning points, enrollment in honors courses is the most straightforward and easiest method of meeting this requirement. 10 honors points are awarded per credit hour for completion of honors courses.
General Course Registration
In addition to selecting your spring honors courses, general registration for next semester will be surfacing in the near future. While enrollment will open for everyone on November 8th, honors students are awarded the privilege of advanced registration and can begin selecting courses as early as October 31st. This is a great opportunity to take advantage of as it will significantly increase your chances of obtaining your first choice classes! If you’re unsure of what classes to enroll for, we suggest scheduling a meeting with your academic advisor. Your advisor will help you develop a solid academic plan to ensure that you fulfill your degree and transfer requirements!
Please register for the zoom meeting using this link: RSVP
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
Join Us for the November Social!
5 Honors Points for attendance
Date: November 4
Time: 11am - 2pm
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.
Join the Greek Club!
5 Honors Points for club participation
About: In the Greek club, you will learn about the modern Greek language, including, most importantly, the alphabet, grammar, nouns, verbs, and cultural significance. You will also watch videos, have interactive lessons, and play games. While you will spend some time on charts and conjugation, you will also have a learning process that allows you to experience hands-on communication skills.
Join the Anthropology Club!
5 Honors Points for club participation
About: The Anthropology Club covers all topics picked by the club members. From important or interesting topics, they discuss the anthropological themes within them and take time to connect the cultural significance. They keep things discussion-based so everyone feels comfortable to contribute their own thoughts and sometimes research.
Planetarium: Mesmerica 360
2 Honors Points for Program Attendance
About: Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and stimulate your mind and senses…
Date: Saturday, November 2 & 9
Time: 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium, 3000 NW 83 Street, Building X-129,
Gainesville
Show length: 45 minutes
Seating Capacity: 52 people
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: November 8
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
Planetarium: Florida Skies – Autumn
2 Honors Points for Program Attendance
Date: November 8
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
About: 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.
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
Pre-Professional Opportunities
Pre-Law
Pre-Law: Undergraduate Publishing Opportunity
10 Honors points for published work
Pre-Health
PHHP Undergraduate Transfer Information Presentation
5 points for event attendance
Join the Undergraduate Transfer Information Session with advisors from the College of Public Health and Health Professions! Especially if you are considering transferring to a major within the College of Public Health & Health Professions (PHHP) at the University of Florida. They will offer three health-related majors: Health Science, Public Health, and Communication Sciences & Disorders.
Throughout the academic year, the PHHP advising team will offer presentations via Zoom before their application deadlines for Summer B and Fall 2025 consideration. All presentations will consist of specific information that will be extremely useful for transfer applicants.
Their programs have had significant updates this year, including changes in the transfer application steps, modifications of some prerequisites, and they also established new specializations for the Health Science major.
Their second fall presentation will be on Wednesday, November 20th at 3pm- 4pm. Attendees must register to access zoom details. Each session will be one hour in length (in eastern), including a dedicated Q&A portion.
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:
November 13: Latinx Student Outreach and Writing Personal Statements
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!
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/