The Honors Compass: Spooky Edition 🎃
Get ready for a spooktacular update full of scary good opportunities
Happy Halloween and Friday, everyone! I hope you’ve got plans for a fun, spooky, and, of course, safe Halloween. If you don’t have plans for this afternoon, why not swing by the SF Zoo for Boo at the Zoo? Bring a canned good then come in and visit, or come by to volunteer in help. In this issue of The Compass, you’ll find lots of other updates on registration, opportunities to meet with Navigators and UF advisors, and plenty of ways to earn points through service, creativity, and community engagement. Whether you’re finalizing your schedule, exploring a new interest, or building toward graduation, this is the season to get involved, plan with intention, and keep your momentum going.
In this edition:
Get Ready for Spring 2026 Registration
Meet with a Navigator
Meet with a UF Transfer Advisor This Fall
Student Opioid Training
Shape SF’s Institutional Values, November 6 and 7
First-Generation Career and Leadership Conference
The Human Mosaic: Land Defense and the Aesthetics of Mourning in Mexico
Zephyr Logo Design Competition
Publish Your Work on Zephyr!
Join Zephyr Editorial Board
MediGators Socialize and Service
An Evening of Jazz
Laugh Local Improv Variety Show
Gators Women’s Basketball vs. Chattanooga
On View at the Harn Museum “French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950”
Children’s Literature Reading Group
Land Defense and the Aesthetics of Mourning in Mexico
Volunteer with Alachua County Animal Resources!
Student Government Events Committee
Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary Farmers Moo-Ket
Santa Fe Service Field Trips
ECS 4 Kids Volunteer Opportunity
Mechanical Engineering Internship
Civil Engineering Internship
Marketing Intern / Student Ambassador
Career Chat: Careers in Medical & Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing
Educational Aide, Planetarium Console Operator- Apply Now!
Educational Aide, UF@SF- Apply Now!
Honors News and Updates
🎃 Get Ready for Spring 2026 Registration
Registration comes around every semester, but it always feels like a fresh start. Get a jump on getting ready for spring by planning your schedule, taking advantage of advanced registration, and selecting your Honors classes. This term we even have a new opportunity where you can get registered for your Honors classes quickly and early, bypassing the registration form. Whether you’re choosing courses that move you closer to graduation, exploring new disciplines, or securing the schedule that fits your life best, this is the time to map your path.
Right now: Plan Your Spring Schedule
Are you trying to figure out which classes would be the best fit for this spring, summer, or beyond? The best way to set up a plan for success is to meet with your advisor in the Academic Advisement Center. Log into eSantaFe now to find your advisor and set up a time to meet.
If you are planning to transfer to UF in the future, now is also an excellent time to plan on meeting with an advisor from your intended program. Contact the UF@SF Center for information on when UF advisors will be visiting to meet with prospective transfer students.
Right Now: Check for Account Holds
Before you register, be sure to check your eSantaFe account for registration holds. Holds, such as the requirement to complete a registration agreement or meet with an advisor, will result in you being ineligible to register for courses and significantly delay processing.
November 6: Advanced Registration Opens - Register for Classes
As a member of the Honors Program, you have access to advanced registration, meaning that you’re among the first students who can pick their classes and lock in your schedule. Starting on November 6, you can log into eSantaFe and register for any of your non-Honors Classes.
November 7: Register for Honors Classes
On Friday, November 7, advisors with the Academic Advisement Center will be able to help you register for your Honors classes. You will be able to pick and register for these during the online registration event—no registration form or week-long wait required! Keep an eye on your SF email for an invitation to schedule a time on November 7 to meet with an advisor and select your classes.
November 8: Fall 2025 Honors Registration Requests Open
Starting November 8, Honors students can begin building their schedules for the coming spring semester. Start planning for next term by viewing the Spring 2026 Honors Course Catalog.
Before you register, be sure to check your eSantaFe account for registration holds. Holds, such as the requirement to complete a registration agreement or meet with an advisor, will result in you being ineligible to register for courses and significantly delay processing.
🦇 Meet with a Navigator
Do you have questions about being successful in the Honors Program? Do you want to plan out how you’ll earn your points and graduate with Honors? Do you want some insight into how to get the most out of your time at SF? Honors Navigators are leaders in the Honors Program who are here to support you. Come drop in during office hours to connect with a Navigator, talk about Honors, and stay successful!
Do you need to meet virtually with a Navigator? Starting now, you can join Navigator office hours virtually. Just click the link below during their office hours and a Navigator will be able to help through video chat on Teams.
💀 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
🧙♀️ Student Opioid Training
Earn 10 Honors Points For Participating in This Event
Honors Students are highly encouraged to register for this student opioid training. Sign up to gain life saving skills and earn 10 Honors Points! Students will submit their reflection under events on our canvas page.
👻 Shape SF’s Institutional Values, November 6 and 7
Earn 5 Honors Points For Attending This Event
As part of Santa Fe College’s mission review, Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning will host two identical workshops with facilitated discussion for faculty, staff, and students. These workshops will be held Thursday, November 6, 3-4:15 pm, and Friday, November 7, 10-11:15 am, both in Building S, Room 29/30.
These workshops are an opportunity to voice your opinions about the institutional values that guide our decisions and actions and shape our distinctive culture.
Students interested in participating in the discussion can complete this form to receive an SF email or text message reminding them of the day, time, and location of the workshop of their choice:
🧛 First-Generation Career and Leadership Conference
Earn 10 Honors Points For Participating in This Event
Are you a First-Generation Honors Student? You are encouraged to attend this event! Earn 10 Honors points by submitting your reflection!
⚰️ The Human Mosaic: Land Defense and the Aesthetics of Mourning in Mexico
Earn 5 Honors Points For Attending This Event
As part of our 2025–2026 UF Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere Speaker Series, Dr. Carolyn Fornoff examines how cultural responses to violence against Indigenous land defenders in Mexico move beyond elegiac, martyr-centered portrayals. Her talk highlights irreverent and playful aesthetic modes that depict land defenders as desiring and rageful subjects, expanding how resistance, grief, and agency are imagined in contemporary Mexican culture.
4:00pm - 5:30pm EST
Smathers Library 100
🤡 Get Involved with Zephyr!
Zephyr is Santa Fe College’s annual student-run literary journal that consists of poetry, artwork, photography, fiction, drama, and personal essays. Submissions published in Zephyr have the potential to win the League of Innovations Student Literary Award, which is an international contest (and a pretty big deal).
If you like reading and writing and being in the company of awesome people, then there is something for everyone! You can get involved in one of three ways:
🧟 Zephyr Logo Design Competition
Earn 5 Honors Points For Submission
DESIGN A ZEPHYR LOGO – ZEPHYR is running a logo competition until November 10, 2025. They would like to have a logo branded as part of the official Zephyr name. If you would like to design it, we highly encourage your participation. Please email contest entries to zephyr@sfcollege.edu
🦴 Publish Your Work on Zephyr!
Earn 5 Honors Points For Submission + another 5 if your work is published!
Zephyr is currently accepting the genres listed below. To be considered for the upcoming publication in the spring, submission must be sent to https://www.sfcollege.edu/academics/las/english/zephyr.html by February 1st, 2026.
Artwork (photography, digital, paintings, drawings, etc.)
Poems
Fiction
Personal essays
One-act plays
🪦 Join Zephyr Editorial Board
Earn 10 Honors Points For Serving as an active member for at least 12 weeks
As a student-centered publication, their editors make decisions not just about what they publish, but they are integral to the design process and content of the journal. The Editorial Board is always looking for students to review submissions and determine what goes into each year’s literary journal. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, then please email kellie.miller@sfcollege.edu
If anyone has any questions, email kellie.miller@sfcollege.edu
🍬MediGators Socialize and Service
Earn 5 Honors Points For Attending This Event
Medi-Gators is proud to host their first ever service awareness event! Join MediGators for Socialize & Service, an exciting opportunity for students on the pre-health track to connect with peers, give back to the community, and learn about service-oriented organizations on campus.
This event highlights the importance of building meaningful connections with your peers while performing an act of kindness. Attendees will have the chance to meet service and volunteer-based organizations, listen to an inspiring keynote speaker, and engage in post-event volunteering opportunities on or around campus.
Whether you’re looking to expand your network, explore community involvement, or simply enjoy a morning of giving back, this is a great way to experience the value of service and connection within the healthcare field.
Saturday, November 8th
Location: HPNP Building
Date & Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(Check-in begins at 9:45 AM)
Light breakfast included
Cultural and Community Events
🕷️ An Evening of Jazz
Earn 5 Honors Points For Attending This Event
Enjoy an evening of jazz featuring performances by our own Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo, showcasing the music of some of the most influential musicians, arrangers, and composers in jazz history. Students will highlight their creativity and musical expression through ensemble playing and solo improvisation.
Date: Friday, November 7th
Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm
Location: 3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville
Ticket Pricing:
Free for Santa Fe students!
Additional ticket prices range from $10-$20
🪄 Laugh Local Improv Variety Show
Earn 5 Honors Points For Attending This Event
The Matheson History Museum presents an evening of improv, live music, and giving back! Join Laugh Local for a night of laughter and community spirit, all in support of the historic Matheson House. Enjoy spontaneous improv comedy, great tunes, and a silent auction featuring unique items and local treasures. Come out for great entertainment and preserve Gainesville’s history, one laugh at a time!
Date: Saturday, November 1st
Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm
Location: Matheson History Museum
Ticket Pricing: Prices range from $14.25-$53.65
🌕 Gators Women’s Basketball vs. Chattanooga
Earn 5 Honors Points For Attending This Event
Gator Women’s Basketball takes on Chattanooga! Tipoff is at 5:00 PM, so bring your friends, rep your orange and blue and help pack the stands for another exciting night in the Swamp. Go Gators!
Date: Thursday, November 6th
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center
Ticket Pricing: Prices range from $16.12-$64.60
🕸️ On View at the Harn Museum “French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950”
Earn 5 Honors Points For Attending This Event
Check out the limited time “French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850–1950.” Featuring 55+ paintings, drawings, and sculptures shipped all the way from the Brooklyn Museum, plus Monet’s Waterloo Bridge and the Harn’s own Oat Field. Experience a century of French art from Realism and Impressionism to Cubism and Surrealism.
Date: October 16th through January 4th
Location: Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
Ticket Pricing: Free!
🕯️ The Revolutionary Power of Storytelling: Children’s Literature Reading Group
Earn 5 Honors Points For Attending This Event
Join the UF Libraries and Department of English for a full-day symposium celebrating Caribbean and African American children’s literature with Jean D’Costa, Olive Senior, and Nikkolas Smith. The event honors D’Costa’s groundbreaking contributions to Jamaican education through stories in Jamaican Creole told from children’s perspectives.
Date: November 5, 5-6:30pm
Location: Matherly Hall 117
Entry: Free
Volunteer and Service Opportunities
😈 Volunteer with Alachua County Animal Resources!
Earn 1 Honors Point per hour of volunteer service
Help support the care, rescue, and adoption of animals in our community at the Alachua County Animal Resources shelter (3400 NE 53rd Ave, Gainesville). Volunteers can assist with animal care, events, transport, enrichment activities like “Doggy Day Out,” and more. Orientation and training are required; long pants and closed-toe shoes must be worn.
⚱️ Student Government Events Committee
Earn 1 Honors Point per hour of volunteer service
Join the SG Events Committee and help create meaningful experiences for fellow students! Volunteers assist with planning, setup, and support at campus events that promote community and student engagement. Meetings are on Fridays at 11 am in S-149.
For more information, contact juan.de.lima@go.sfcollege.edu
🌑 Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary Farmers Moo-Ket
Earn 1 Honors Point per hour of volunteer service
Email Katelyn for more information and to sign up.
🫣 Santa Fe Service Field Trips
1 Honors Point per hour of volunteer service
There are 2 service field trips coming up! Use the button below to sign up!
Latina Women’s League Food Distribution
(November 4th, 1:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m)
Join as they help sort and distribute food to people in need.
Park run at Depot Park
(November 8th, 6:40 a.m. - 9:00 a.m)
Join as they provide help during the 5k race.
*Transportation to and from Santa Fe, as well as snacks and drinks, are provided.
🧌ECS 4 Kids Volunteer Opportunity
Earn 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.
Pre-Professional Opportunities
🩸 Mechanical Engineering Internship – Winter 2025 / Spring 2026
Earn 30 points per semester (minimum 15 hours per week)
Looking to gain hands-on engineering experience before transferring or graduating? WSP USA, a global leader in engineering and environmental consulting, is offering a Mechanical Engineering Internship in Gainesville for Winter 2025/Spring 2026.
This internship is ideal for undergraduate engineering students seeking real-world experience in mechanical systems design, project planning, and environmental sustainability. Interns will collaborate directly with professional engineers, participate in design and analysis projects, and develop the technical and ethical decision-making skills essential to the field.
Qualifications:
Enrolled in a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related) undergraduate program
Anticipated graduation of May 2026 or later
18 years or older and authorized to work in the U.S.
Strong communication, organization, and technical skills
Responsibilities include:
Supporting engineering design and analysis tasks
Assisting with project research, documentation, and cost estimates
Applying engineering ethics and sustainability principles in real projects
This is a paid, full-time temporary internship—a great opportunity to network, strengthen your résumé, and gain industry-recognized experience early in your academic career.
🧟♂️ Civil Engineering Internship
30 points per semester (minimum 15 hours per week)
Engineering students seeking hands-on experience in civil design and project development—this opportunity is for you! Kimley-Horn, one of the nation’s top-ranked engineering and design consulting firms, is offering a Civil Engineering Internship at their Gainesville, FL office.
Interns will gain experience across multiple aspects of civil engineering, contributing to real projects that shape the future built environment. You’ll work closely with professional engineers, solve technical challenges, and practice the processes that bring infrastructure to life—from design through permitting and analysis.
Qualifications:
Students pursuing an ABET-accredited degree in:
Civil or Environmental Engineering
Mechanical, Electrical, Biological, Chemical, Agricultural Engineering
Engineering Technology
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Responsibilities include:
Use industry-leading software like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, and more to support project design and deliverables
Assist with civil engineering planning, modifications, and permitting for projects of varying scales
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and project managers to deliver client goals
Learn and apply federal, state, and local standards in engineering practice
🧞♂️ Marketing Intern / Student Ambassador
Earn 30 points per semester (minimum 15 hours per week)
Ready to level up your leadership and communication skills? Vaza Inc. is searching for driven students to join their team as Marketing Interns/Student Ambassadors.
In this dynamic, hybrid role, you’ll work directly with the marketing team to design campaigns, conduct market research, organize events, and represent the company on campus; all while helping launch the world’s first monetized opinion platform. This is your chance to turn creativity and campus involvement into professional experience that stands out on any résumé.
Whether you’re majoring in business, communication, or STEM, this internship offers the perfect opportunity to sharpen your marketing savvy, build real-world project management experience, and expand your professional network, all from right here in Gainesville.
Ideal candidates will have:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and teamwork abilities
• A knack for leadership, marketing, or campus engagement
Why it’s worth your time:
Flexible hours, hybrid setup, mentorship, résumé-ready experience—and yes, up to $2,500/month.
🌫️ Career Chat: Careers in Medical & Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing
Earn 5 Honors Points For Attending This Event
Curious about breaking into the world of medical and pharmaceutical sales? On November 5th, join us for a Career Chat moderated by Career Coaches Kyle Schramm and Crystal Burton, featuring University of Florida alumni and friends of the university who have successfully built careers in this fast-paced, high-impact industry.
In this panel discussion, professionals in medical device, pharmaceutical, and healthcare technology sales will share:
How they transitioned into the field and built their networks
What a typical day in their role looks like
Skills and experiences that helped them succeed in competitive sales environments
Hear from panelists:
Shauna Trower, Executive Director; Market Access at Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics. Shauna has a BS in Chemistry and MBA with Healthcare Administration.
Tony Garcia, Senior Director of Global Marketing at Teleflex Surgical. Tony has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA.
Tyler Knox, Executive Territory Manager at Eli Lilly. Tony has a BA in Environmental Science and Master’s in Microbiology and Cell Science.
Stephanie Clifford, Medical Sales Liaison at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. Stephanie has a DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice), APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) CPNP-AC/PC (Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Acute Care/Primary Care)
This event is ideal for students interested in blending healthcare knowledge with business strategy and those seeking insight into how to launch or pivot into a sales-focused career path.
Location: Online Zoom
Date: November 5th, from 1:00 – 2:00pm
On Campus Employment Opportunities
🍭 Educational Aide, Planetarium Console Operator
Earn 30 points per semester (minimum 15 hours per week)
Job Description
The Natural Sciences Department in the Division of Liberal Arts and Sciences is seeking a person to assist in the operation of the Kika Silva Planetarium. The Kika Silva Planetarium serves college and public-school students, special groups and the general public.
The Planetarium is seeking a SF student with an active interest in Astronomy to assist with the operation of the Planetarium. A strong interest in astronomy, excellent communication skills and eagerness to learn. Training will be provided. Anyone who loves science, enjoys working with the public and seeks to share in the joy of learning should apply!
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: Must be a currently enrolled Santa Fe College student, in good academic standing, taking six (6) or more credit hours.
Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.
Preferred: Successful completion or current enrollment in AST 1002
Location: Northwest Campus - Gainesville, FL
🎃 Educational Aide, UF@SF
Earn 30 Honors points per semester (minimum 15 hours per week)
Job Description
The UF@SF Center supports student access and admission to all bachelor’s degree programs at the University of Florida (UF), providing advisement for UF partnership programs, walk-in advising for various UF majors, and information and referral to UF colleges. Additionally, UF@SF produces a yearly Gator Day @ Santa Fe event.
The Educational Aide will provide administrative support to staff and students within the UF@Santa Fe Center. This position is responsible for assisting current and prospective students, staff and faculty from SF and UF that visit the Center. This is for a part-time 20 hour per week position, with a schedule between Monday and Friday, 10am - 2:30pm.
Location: Northwest Campus - Gainesville, FL