Hello, and happy Fall, everyone! I hope your semester is off to a fantastic start! You can probably tell that things are even busier than usual, but it feels like we’re finally finding our footing. This week, we’re back to our usual schedule with Honors news at the start of the week and the Compass pushing out at the end. For news, we’ve got some great updates and opportunities, so scroll down and make sure you don’t miss anything!
In this Edition
Meet the Faces of the SF Honors Program
Club Rush September 9 and 10
Transferring 101 Open Lab: September 10 at 11am
Mental Health First Aid Training: Registration Deadline *Today* September 9
Visiting Artist Series: The Wire Birds
Meet the Faces of the SF Honors Program
This Fall has likely seen you getting to know a lot of new people, but please take some time to get to know two more. Victoria Moreira Braune and Kiani King-Irwin are the SF Honors Program Assistants. Victoria and Kiani are here to support Honors students and faculty as we build exciting new opportunities to connect and get the most out of our time together. If you’ve been by the office lately, you’ve probably gotten to meet them already, but Victoria and Kiani have also been working hard putting together The Compass and our third issue of the Honors Club Rush Guide. This week and next, get to know Kiani and Victoria.
Kiani
Hi fellow Honor Students! My name is Kiani King, and I’ll be working with the Honors Program this Fall. This is my third semester at Santa Fe, where I’m studying Biological Sciences with the goal of obtaining admission into the University of Florida’s prestigious Medical Program. I’m excited to collaborate with all of you and contribute to a successful semester!
Club Rush September 9 and 10
Interested in joining an SF club, participating in club meetings, or just curious to know more information? 50+ student organizations and clubs provide opportunities to connect with other students and to develop leadership skills at SF!
September 9 and 10, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., in the Oak Grove
Transferring 101 Open Lab: September 10 at 11am
Are you planning to apply for transfer this semester? Get a jump on your application tomorrow, September 10, by working with an SF advisor on your application. Drop in to ask questions, review your application, and get insights into the transfer-application process.
Time: September 10, 11am
Location: S-241
Mental Health First Aid Training: Registration Deadline *Today* September 9
15 Honors Points for Training Completion
Santa Fe College is pleased to offer Adult Mental Health First Aid training for SF students on Friday, September 13th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in S-029 (Northwest Campus).
This training helps participants understand how to help others who might be experiencing a mental health-related crisis or problem on campus. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.
Light breakfast snacks and lunch will be provided.
This training is offered in person. There is limited seating and students will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees will need to complete some coursework before the training date and must be present for the entire course for certification.
Deadline to register for the September 13th training is Monday, September 9th.
Please complete the online form to sign up. If you have any questions, please contact the Counseling and Wellness Center at counseling@sfcollege.edu.
Visiting Artist Series: The Wire Birds
5 Honors Points for Performance Attendance
Santa Fe College’s first Visiting Artist of the 2024-2025 season, The Wire Birds, will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13 in the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall, 3000 NW 83 Street, Gainesville.
Tickets are $16 for adults; $10 for seniors, students and military service members and children 12 and under; and free for SF students, faculty, and staff with college ID cards. Tickets are available from the Fine Arts Hall Box Office at 352-395-4181 or online from Showpass at: showpass.com/visiting-artist-the-wire-birds.
For ticket information, call the SF Box Office at 352-395-4181.