The Compass: Unlock This Month’s Must-Do Events!
Let's embark on new adventures & explore exciting upcoming academic opportunities and community events!
If you are new to the Honors Program, this guide will help you navigate our community while informing you about fun ways to earn Honors Points so you can make the most of your SF experience. Every Friday, you will receive 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. So, keep a lookout for fun opportunities!
I can’t believe the Fall semester is already nearing its end—time has flown by! I hope everyone enjoyed their Spring Break. Hopefully, you have also had a chance to explore some of the opportunities featured in the newsletter while earning some Honors points along the way. If not, don’t worry; there’s still plenty of time to get involved before the semester wraps up. Be sure to check out the newsletter for events and activities that interest you. Best of luck to everyone as we head into the final stretch! Remember to register for your Honors classes while there are still spots available!
Activities in this edition:
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Zephyr’s Launch Party at the NW Campus & The 1st Ever Zephyr Launch Party in Bradford County!
April Service Field Trips with Civic Engagement & Service
Equal Access Clinic’s 24th Annual 5K Race
Discover Fresh Talent at Santa Fe College’s Student Art Show
Spring Arts Festival
Volunteering Opportunity: Conversations to Remember
Fit For All Summer 2025 Volunteer Application
Student Volunteers Needed for the Student Conduct Board
Journalism: Science Journalist in Residence | Talk by Nadia Drake
Pre-Health: UF Career Connection Center’s Healthcare Conference Focus Group
Pre-Health: Surgical Healthcare Society’s Pig Heart Dissection
Pre-Health: UF School of Physician Assistant Studies Information Sessions
Pre-Health: Join UF’s Student Health Care Center Medical Scribe Program!
Honors News and Updates
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Stay connected and keep up with all the latest happenings in the Honors community, including social events, workshops, academic updates, and more!!
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Register for Honors Classes!
Once you have selected your courses for the coming term, including your honors courses, you can request Honors courses be added to your schedule using the Honors Registration Request. In fact, you don’t need to wait until your registration date to do this—you can request Honors classes right now. Note that you don’t need to include your whole schedule, just your Honors classes.
How Can I Register?
As an SF Honors Student, you have access both Honors and non-Honors courses. The process for registration is a little different, however, depending on which classes you plan to take:
Non-Honors Classes: Log into eSantaFe , then navigate to “Classes” and “Register for Classes.” Select the sections you want and register for them. It’s that easy!
Honors Classes: Registering for Honors classes requires that you submit an Honors Registration Request. Select all of the classes you would like for the coming semester and we’ll get you registered the next time we process requests.
Clear Your Registration Holds
While you’re logging into eSantaFe and planning ahead, take a moment to check in “My Status” and clear any registration holds. Whether it’s a financial obligation, the Registration Agreement, or just a late library book, there are a number of holds that can prevent you from registering for classes when your time comes. Take care of these ahead of time to make sure you can get registered right away when Advanced Registration starts.
Plan the Perfect Schedule
Scheduling requirements are different for each student, but there are some general guidelines, however, that are helpful as you build your schedule for the summer and fall. Follow these brief steps to start building a strong plan.
Maintain your honors status: To remain in the Honors Program, you will need to register for at least 3 credits of Honors coursework for the upcoming semester, or earn 30 Honors points. Click here for a listing of honors courses to be offered this coming semester.
Maintain progress toward your degree and/or transfer: You can review your progress toward earning your degree, as well as any courses required or suggested for transfer by reviewing your Degree Audit in eSantaFe. If you have any questions about degree or transfer requirements, take a minute to connect with the Academic Advisement Center.
Balance your time: Santa Fe expects that you will invest 2 - 3 hours per week for each credit hour that you register. This means that, for example, a full-time, 12 credit, schedule equates to a roughly 24- to 36-hour per week commitment.
Academic Opportunities
Zephyr’s Launch Party at the NW Campus & The 1st Ever Zephyr Launch Party in Bradford County!
5 Honors Points for Attending an Event (10 Honors Points for Attending Both Days)
Let’s celebrate the release of Zephyr! Zephyr is Santa Fe College’s student-led and student-run literary journal! Come experience an evening of creativity and inspiration as we unveil this year’s edition of Zephyr, featuring poetry, fiction, personal essays, photography, and artwork—all created and curated by Santa Fe College students.
About the Event:
✨ Meet the contributors
✨ Enjoy live readings and artwork displays
✨ Connect with fellow writers, artists, and creatives
✨ Be part of a literary tradition that could lead to national recognition
First Launch Party
Date: Monday, April 7th
Time: 4-6 pm
Location: Watson Center
Second Launch Party
Date: Monday, April 14th
Time: 3:30-4:30 pm
Location: NW Library
Don’t miss this chance to support our students, celebrate their talent, and hear the power of words! Light refreshments will be provided.
April Service Field Trips with Civic Engagement & Service
1 Honors Point per Hour of Volunteering
Cultural and Community Events
Equal Access Clinic’s 24th Annual 5K Race
5 Honors Points for Attending an Event
About The Equal Access Clinic Network (EACN): a network of student-run free healthcare clinics established by the University of Florida’s College of Medicine. Their clinics are made possible through the generous contributions of their student and faculty volunteers, as well as funding from the community.
Join them for their annual 5K and get fit while supporting health in your local community! All proceeds go towards the operations of EACN. Let's make a difference together!
Please note:
An additional processing fee will be charged for online registration. Online registration closes on Friday, April 26, at 6 PM.
Entry Fees Early Registration: $25 for adults and $20 for children* until April 12 at 11:59 PM.
Normal Registration: $30 adult / $25 children* from April 13 until April 26 at 6 PM.
Race Day: $35 adult and $30 children *Under 14*
Additional Race Information:
Course: The start/finish area is located across the street from the Southwest Recreation Center in the parking lot of the Phillips Center for Performing Arts on the University of Florida’s campus at Hull Road and SW 34th Street.
The course is entirely on UF campus and goes down Mowry Road, Gale Lemerand Drive, past Fraternity Row, and Lake Alice in a loop to end at the start/finish area.
Amenities: Be sure to enter early for your EACN shirt! The T-shirt cut-off is midnight on April 12, 2025 (must be custom ordered by size, henceforth the cut-off!)
Timing: The EACN 5K will be timed and scored by the Jaguar Timing Systems electronic bib tag services! Your entry fee covers the cost of the disposable chip, which does not need to be returned. Bib MUST be worn on the front chest to be scored electronically. Please do not fold the microprocessor.
The overall first place male and female will receive awards. The top three age group winners will also be awarded.
Please arrive early to avoid long lines and get a free t-shirt!
Discover Fresh Talent at Santa Fe College’s Student Art Show
5 Honors Points for Attending an Event
The Santa Fe College Gallery will host the annual Student Art Show, a juried exhibition showcasing artwork from the college’s visual arts classes.
About: The show features pieces in painting, ceramics, 2D and 3D design, drawing, photography and more. Santa Fe College faculty serve as jurors, selecting works that highlight students’ creativity and technical skill. Custom Caterers will provide refreshments.
Date: April 18 - May 2
Time: 7 - 9 p.m., with cash prizes awarded at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Santa Fe College Gallery (Building M, Room 147), 3000 Northwest 83 Street, Gainesville.
Looking for Volunteer Opportunities? Contact SF Civic Engagement and Service
In addition to scheduling dedicated service projects and organizing Alternative Spring Break, SF’s Office for Civic Engagement and Service—helmed by Jacob Clore—can connect students with service opportunities that fit their interests, passions, career goals, and schedules. Are you looking for a way to impact our community but don’t know where to start? Contact Jacob at SF’s CES today!
Spring Arts Festival
1 Honors Point per Hour of Volunteering
The 53rd Annual Spring Arts Festival will be held on April 12th & 13th at the Northwest Campus. This is a great opportunity to mingle with the community and see the great work of student artists, local artists, and national/international artists. In addition to the artwork, there’s a great lineup of music and activities.
The Festival is still in need of volunteers! There is a range of opportunities starting on Friday and running through Sunday.
Volunteering Opportunity: Conversations to Remember
1 Honors Point per hour of Volunteering
Conversations to Remember is a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating the loneliness and isolation felt by senior citizens, including those living with dementia. They are currently looking for undergraduate students who are willing to volunteer.
About the virtual visit program: 2-3 college students will be matched with older adults for weekly virtual video visits. Many of these older adults have been suffering from isolation, and your students could brighten their days just by speaking with them. Students on our virtual visits initially volunteer one hour per week, and each call lasts up to one hour, based on the senior's attention span and mood on each day. Students select the times that work for their schedules and are matched with older adults for calls based on the times when they're available. They then have regular, weekly appointments for their visits. Students are expected to volunteer for at least 16 weeks so that they can develop friendships with the seniors they're matched with.
They provide training (mandatory) to all the students in our program about the best ways to interact with older adults on video calls, as well as additional regular support throughout their service. Since the visits are virtual, students can do it without any travel. This program is free for seniors and students across the country.
Students wishing for opportunities that allow them to volunteer more hours can be accommodated with other volunteering options, such as assisting us with their social media, call support, outreach, or more.
Volunteering does not need to coincide with the start of a semester, as we have new virtual visits starting all the time!
Contact Information: anthony@conversationstoremember.org
Fit For All Summer 2025 Volunteer Application
1 Honors Point per Hour of Volunteering
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.
Summer 2025 session: May 12th - August 8th (5/12/25 - 8/8/25), observing the same breaks as the UF academic calendar.
Class Time: 2:45- 3:45 pm
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!
To sign up for Spring 2025, please fill out the form below no later than April 11th, 11:59 pm.
Website for More Info:
https://www.fitforall.org/
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 help 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
Student Volunteers Needed for SF Career Fair
The SF Career and Job Placement Center is looking for a few people to assist with employer arrivals at 7:45am (help getting materials from the curb to R-001), employer and candidate check ins, and then take down at 1pm.
The benefit to the students is access to all our employers (32 at last count) all day and some experience in event logistics. If you guys have other incentives that we normally give to our students for helping out, please let me know. I'm not sure what others have done in the past. What do we do for the Student Ambassadors or Students who work Open House / Family Preview days?
I'm great with anyone who wants to be there the entire time, or if they are only available for ½ time early or later in the day.
So three potential shifts: 7:30a to 1:30p or 7:30a to 10:30a / 10:30a to 1:30p.
Pre-Professional Opportunities
Journalism
Science Journalist in Residence | Talk by Nadia Drake
5 Honors Points for Attending an Event
Nadia Drake is a science journalist who specializes in covering space exploration and the search for life beyond Earth. For many years, she was a contributing writer with National Geographic; most recently, she was the interim physics editor at Quanta Magazine, and she has written for numerous publications including Nature, The New York Times, Science News, and Scientific American. She holds a PhD in genetics from Cornell University and a graduate certificate in science communication from UCSC.
Location: Pugh Hall Ocora
Date: Wednesday, April 9
Time: 4-5 p.m. followed by a reception from 5-6 p.m.
Pre-Health
UF Career Connection Center’s Healthcare Conference Focus Group
5 Honors Points for Attending an Event
Are you considering a career in healthcare or the health sciences? Want to make sure our upcoming Discover Your Career in Healthcare Conference covers the topics, sessions, and networking opportunities that matter most to you? UF is hosting a student focus group to gather feedback on the conference format, session ideas, and anything else you'd like to see included. This is your chance to help shape an event to support your career goals!
Date: April 7, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Why you should consider attending this event:
Influence what topics and speakers we feature
Ensure the event meets your needs and interests
Gain insight into career paths in healthcare and health sciences
Connect with like-minded peers
If you are interested, make sure to fill out the RSVP form below:
Surgical Healthcare Society’s Pig Heart Dissection
5 Honors Points for Attending an Event
The Surgical Healthcare Society is super excited to announce their Pig Heart Dissection Event!
About: You will get a chance to dissect your own pig heart and learn more about the cardiovascular system. This event will be led by a representative from Baptist Health and two other healthcare professionals. Join them to make new connections while dissecting a heart!
Date: April 8th
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: UF Shands HVNM UBG 552 Room!
Sign-ups will be open soon!
UF School of Physician Assistant Studies Information Sessions
5 Honors Points for Attending an Event
UF’s School of Physician Assistant Studies will soon be hosting another information session. Attending one of their Live Information Sessions is a great starting point if you are considering applying to PA school and desire to be competitive at UF. The live session will also be available through Zoom. More information will be provided to registered participants before the session.
Live Information Sessions are led by the Director of UF PA Admissions. Program-specific information pertinent to UF’s application and admissions process and a period of Q&A with the Director and 1st and 2nd year PA students makes for an informative evening.
Join UF’s Student Health Care Center Medical 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 a community setting.
We encourage gap year students to consider applying for a full-time position (32-40 hours/week M-F and select weekends) 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.
At this time, they are looking for applicants with full-time availability who can commit to at least 12 months of employment. They are also hoping to start the interview process soon so that new scribes can begin training as early as April. Please fill out the application below if you are interested: