The Honors Compass: Events, Advising, and Updates
Get involved, make an impact, and earn points
Happy Friday, everyone! This week was so exciting, for the opportunity to see students from across the college representing clubs tied to their hobbies come up passions, careers, and communities. Hopefully, you had a chance to connect and find a new group, or other ways to get involved. If you skipped club rush too or are looking for other ways to get involved, we've got a really full version of the compass below. Take a look at some news and updates first, and then check out some of our new opportunities to make the most out of your fall and earned points.
In this edition:
Graduating this Semester? Apply for Your Honors Credential by September 26!
Join Honors Navigators and Plan your Honors Points Pathway
Meet with a UF Transfer Advisor this Fall
Global Film Watch Party
Museum Studies Club Officer Positions Available
Chemistry Department Colloquium: Establishing your Equilibrium
Calculator And Math Skills Workshop
Purpose and Belonging Journey Series
D.O.O.R.S. Scholarship & Mentorship Program – Apply by September 30!
The Jacob Jolliff Band
NYT’s Peter Goodman: Global Trade and Tariffs
On View at the Harn Museum “French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950”
UF Harn Museum of Art Internship & Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteer with PEAK Literacy
ECS 4 Kids Volunteer Opportunity
Disabilities Resource Center Open House
Connect with Your Future at the Career Fair
On-Campus Employment Opportunities
Emerging Leaders
Honors News and Updates
Graduating this Semester? Apply for Your Honors Credential by September 26!
Honors Graduation Applications Due September 26
Are you planning to wrap up your time at SF this semester? Lock in your Honors credential and apply for Honors Graduation now. You should apply for Honors Graduation if:
You are planning to graduate this semester or have previously completed your degree at SF.
You expect this to be your final semester at SF.
You expect to earn at least 150 Honors Points before finishing this semester.
We are still processing the Honors Points backlog, so if you have submitted documentation but don’t yet see an updated Honors Points balance, don’t worry. We’ll get to these soon! In the meantime, apply for Honors Graduation with the button below.
Join Honors Navigators and Plan your Honors Points Pathway
5 Honors points for attendance
Are you unsure how to track your Honors Points or looking for new ways to earn them? Whether you’re just getting started or working toward your final credential, the Honors Points Pathway event is here to help! Come with questions and walk away with a plan that will keep you on track during your time at SF.
What to Expect:
One-on-one support from Honors Navigators
Help with understanding how to log your points
Guidance on finding new opportunities to get involved
Tips to stay on track for your Honors Certificate & Medallion
This event is open to all Honors students—new, current, and returning—and is designed to set you up for success throughout your Honors journey.
Date: Wednesday, September 24
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: S-141
Don’t miss this chance to take charge of your Honors experience and get one step closer to your goals!
Meet with a UF Transfer Advisor This Fall
Throughout the Fall semester, UF transfer advisors will be available to meet with SF students to discuss prerequisites, academic planning, and applying for transfer. Meetings are drop-in only, and some advisors are planning to come on multiple dates. If you’re thinking about applying to UF, look below for the schedule of meetings and plan ahead so you can be there!
Academic Opportunities
Global Film Watch Party
Attend 1 event and earn 5 Honors points, attend both and earn 10!
Engage in the film series to earn points, There is a plethora of films from other countries that are worth your time watching. With the catalogue we are allowed to choose from, we will try to show you the best that we can while helping you improve your listening (or receptive) skill!
Please come by at these dates and times. The more people come, the more movies we get to show next semester! There will be a post-film discussion opportunity for you if you would like to stay after the showing.
Journey to the West (Chinese)
When:Wednesday, September 10th , 3-6PM
Where: In-person: Building Y, 1st floor, Room Y-130
Barbie (ASL)
When: Wednesday, September 24th, 3-6PM
Where: In-person: Building Y, 1st floor, Room Y-130
Take a picture at the event to submit on canvas along with your reflection.
Museum Studies Club Officer Positions Available
Earn 10 Honors points for holding an officer position for 12 weeks or more
Are you fascinated by museums, exhibits, and cultural history? A new Museum Studies Club is forming at Santa Fe, and Honors students are invited to get involved! The club plans to host museum trips, share presentations on past exhibits, and build a community of curious learners.
Officer positions are open, including Community Outreach Officer and Senator.
If you’re interested, contact Theo Dora Hamilton (Anthropology major, aspiring Museum Studies graduate student) at 34015542@sfcollege.edu to learn more.
Chemistry Department Colloquium: Establishing your Equilibrium
Earn 5 Honors points for attending this event
Join the Chemistry Department for their bi-annual colloquium, featuring guest speaker Christopher Barnes (Director, Clinical & Translational Science Informatics & Technology, UF; B.S. Physics, UF; A.A. Physics, Santa Fe). The event will also include a student panel with Santa Fe chemistry majors.
This is a great opportunity to network with professors, connect with peers, explore research and career paths, and ask questions directly to students.
This event is Free and open to all! Arrive early to secure your seat.
Take a picture at the event to submit on canvas along with your reflection.
Location: E-009, The Lyceum
Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
Time: 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM (EST)
Calculator And Math Skills Workshop
Attend a workshop, earn 5 Honors points each; complete all three, earn 15 points!
Join Dr. Mike Weaver for the Calculator and Math Skills Workshop to learn how to use calculators efficiently and master key math concepts like y = mx + b. Attend any workshop to earn 5 Honors points, or complete all three sessions for 20 points. Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your skills and get a free TI-30XIIS calculator if you’re one of the first 10 to sign up!
When & Where:
Sep 11, 2–3 PM – The RISE Center (W-233)
Sep 16, 3–4 PM – The Math Studio (P-220)
Sep 30, 3–4 PM – Learning Commons (Y-240)
Purpose and Belonging Journey Series
Earn 30 Honors Points for completion of the series.
Join the Purpose and Belonging Journey to explore your interests, values, and strengths while connecting with new people and campus resources. This program includes weekly Thursday sessions from 2:30–3:30 PM covering topics like discovering your strengths, overcoming imposter syndrome, and charting your path. Students who complete the program will receive a certificate and digital badge to showcase their growth.
Sessions start September 18, 2025, and run through November 6, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect, grow, and set yourself up for success!
Session Topics:
Sept 18, 2025 – How Much are Your MVPs Worth?
Sept 25, 2025 – Discover Your Strengths
Oct 2, 2025 – Understanding and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Oct 9, 2025 – Charting Your Path
Oct 16, 2025 – TimelyCare Success Coaching
Oct 23, 2025 – Failure is not Fatal
Oct 30, 2025 – Future Focus: Envisioning Your Journey to Success
Nov 6, 2025 – Final Reflection
When & Where: All sessions are on Thursdays, 2:30–3:30 PM at Santa Fe College Northwest Campus, Room number TBD
D.O.O.R.S. Scholarship & Mentorship Program – Apply by September 30!
Earn 10 Honors points for submitting a national scholarship application (cap of 3)
The BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute (BTCI), in collaboration with Promega, is offering D.O.O.R.S. (Development Of Our Research Scientists) Scholarships to 10 outstanding undergraduate students pursuing life sciences. Selection is based on academic excellence, professional promise, and commitment to research or industry engagement.
Scholarship Benefits:
$5,000 scholarship paid directly to the student’s educational institution
Mentorship Program with a professional from the biotech industry, including one-on-one and group sessions
Participation in D.O.O.R.S. Scholar’s Day at BTCI / Promega campus in Madison, WI (2026), with in-person networking opportunities
Application Steps:
Secure an Academic Sponsor and a Letter of Recommendation
Prepare your application answers
Submit by September 30, 2025
Recipients notified by October 28, 2025
Application Components:
Personal statement
Short summary of your contribution to a biomedical research project
Recommendation from a professor, instructor, or lab administrator
Cultural and Community Events
The Jacob Jolliff Band
5 Honors Points For Attendance
The Jacob Jolliff Band is at the forefront of newgrass, combining traditional bluegrass with pop, jazz, and Celtic influences. Led by premier mandolin player Jacob Jolliff, their performances are known for amazing harmonic and improvisation skills. The event is held in an intimate, cabaret-style setting.
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Show times: 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM
Location: UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
Ticket Pricing:
7:00 PM Show: $55
9:00 PM Show: $35
UF/SF Students: $12
NYT’s Peter Goodman: Global Trade and Tariffs
5 Honors Points For Attendance
Peter S. Goodman, the global economics correspondent for The New York Times and author, will give a public talk on the global supply chain and "The Re-emergence of Place in Global Business." He will discuss the end of an era where manufacturing location was indifferent due to the internet and transportation, and the rapid questioning of those assumptions today. The event is free, open to the public, and will be followed by a reception. A livestream will be available.
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Pugh Hall Ocora at UF
On View at the Harn Museum “French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950”
5 Honors Points For Visit
An exhibition showcasing over 55 paintings, drawings, and sculptures from the Brooklyn Museum's collection of European art. The exhibit spans a century of transformative French art, featuring the emergence of movements including Realism, Impressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism.
Dates: From Thursday, September 11, Until 2025 – Sunday, January 4, 2026
Open Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, 3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
Admission is free!
Volunteer and Service Opportunities
UF Harn Museum of Art Internship & Volunteer Opportunity
30 Honors Points per semester of employment
Looking for a way to grow your résumé, earn Honors Points, and gain real-world skills? The Harn Museum of Art is offering two opportunities for students this semester:
Paid Internship – Work on a focused project alongside museum staff in areas such as education, curatorial, marketing, and more. This internship is a great way to gain professional experience while contributing to meaningful work in the arts. Application deadline: October 17.
MUSE Volunteer Program – Take on a semester-long leadership role by creating and leading interactive programs, building skills in communication and teamwork, and engaging directly with museum visitors.
These opportunities are excellent for students interested in careers in the arts, education, marketing, or public engagement—and they stand out on transfer applications and job searches.
For details on how to apply, contact Ana Gamboa (agamboa@harn.ufl.edu) or Errol Nelson (enelson@harn.ufl.edu).
Volunteer with PEAK Literacy
30 Honors Points for Program Participation
Are you looking to make an impact in our community? Do you want to support learning for students of all ages? Do you need a way to earn your Honors Points for Fall? If so, reach out to Leah Galione to learn about a one-of-a-kind opportunity from PEAK Literacy. Students who volunteer with PEAK literacy will receive training ahead of time and work with students on building literacy skills. Honors students who serve as volunteer tutors will earn 30 Honors Points per semester. Virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities are available.
Please get in touch with Leah Galione for more info at leah@peakliteracy.org
ECS 4 Kids Volunteer Opportunity
30 Honors Points for Program Participation
ECS offers Head Start and Early Head Start programs for pregnant mothers and children from birth to age five. We deeply value our volunteers and interns, recognizing their important role in supporting children's development. By working closely with our dedicated staff, they help enrich the quality of life for families in our programs.
Disabilities Resource Center Open House
5 Honors Points for Event Participation
Friday September 26th 2025 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in S-147
Highlights include:
Welcome remarks from Santa Fe administrators and student leaders
Refreshments and photo station
Guided DRC tours
Disability trivia with prizes
Open to SF students, faculty, staff, and administrators
Pre-Professional Opportunities
Connect with Your Future at the Career Fair
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. Santa Fe College will host a regional career fair at Blount Hall in downtown Gainesville. More than 40 regional employers are going to be present. A wide range of fields will be represented from healthcare to various business fields as well as hospitality and non-profit organizations. This is a great opportunity to network and explore the job market.
The career fair is free, and free parking.
Location: 530 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
On Campus Employment
Part-time Educational Aide, Learning Commons Peer Coach
30 points per semester (minimum 15 hours per week)
Job Description
The following 6 goals focus on creating a student-centered environment that provides equal service to individuals at all levels of education and preparedness:
Serves as a peer mentor and academic role model for students
Supports students in areas of time management, habit formation, organization, stress management, prioritization, and study skills
Makes appropriate referrals to other campus resources
Assists students with goal setting and developing academic goals
Partners with students to develop and improve academic skills
Participates in student outreach initiatives and events
Qualifications
Required: Educational Aide employees must be a currently enrolled Santa Fe College student, in good academic and behavioral standing, and taking six (6) or more credit hours. Additionally, the peer coach must meet the following:
Prior to an offer of an employment being made, the endorsement of a tutor trainer and/or supervisor.
SF Cumulative GPA of a C or higher
All applicants must have completed a minimum of one semester
Other: A criminal background check will be conducted.
Location: Northwest Campus, Building Y- Gainesville, FL
Nursing Programs
Educational Aide, Student Lab Assistant
Job Description
Responsibilities and Duties Include:
Provides support in the Nursing laboratories to include preparing and deconstructing labs and maintaining a clean and safe lab experience.
Provides a professional, helpful, and welcoming atmosphere by greeting, responding to, and directing students and staff in-person and over the phone.
Strictly honors the privacy and security of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: Must be a currently enrolled Santa Fe College student, in good academic standing with professor recommendation, taking six (6) or more credit hours.
Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted. The successful applicant must maintain and demonstrate mastery of the subject matter designated to tutor. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Preferred: Tutoring experience is preferred.
Location: Northwest Campus, Building Y- Gainesville, FL
Professional Course
Emerging Leaders: Leadership Programs
30 Honors Points for Completion of both Emerging and Engaged Leaders Workshop Series
The Emerging Leaders Program is the perfect opportunity to meet new people while engaging with the community by getting connected through activities on campus. Additionally, this program benefits your personal growth while enhancing your leadership potential! At the end of the program, students will be recognized with a certificate (attendance is mandatory, one absence will be excused)
Dates (September - November) & Topic Sessions:
Workshops: begin on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2:30 p.m, and are held every Thursday at 2:30 p.m.
Application Due Date: Friday, Sept. 19.
September 16: Introductions and What is Leadership?
September 23: Service and Leadership
October 30: Leadership Styles
October 7: Identity Expression
October 14: Time Management
October 21: Communicating Effectively
October 28: TBD
Location: Northwest Campus, S building - Gainesville, FL