College of Central Florida News

Current and archived news and events at College of Central Florida.http://www.cf.edu/news/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 24 May 2012 07:42:36 -0400 Wed, 23 May 2012 08:24:32 -0400 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.3.1) http://www.feedforall.com A Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder seminar for veterans by veterans will be held on Tuesday, June 5, at the College of Central Florida Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The seminar will be held in the Ewers Century Center, Room 107, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and is co-sponsored by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program at CF and the Vines Hospital. PSTD is an anxiety disorder that can occur after you have been through a traumatic event, including combat or military exposure, child sexual or physical abuse, terrorist attacks, sexual or physical assault, a serious accident or natural disaster, according to the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. The seminar will provide information about PTSD and resources for its treatment. The seminar will be of value to veterans who are experiencing any of the symptoms of PTSD or family members who are living with veterans with PTSD. Others who suffer from noncombat related trauma will also benefit. The featured speaker for this seminar is Stephen Archbold, a veteran, licensed mental health counselor and Certified Addiction Professional. Joining in the presentation will be Craig Woodacre, also a veteran and a registered mental health counseling intern. One of the new directions of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program at the College of Central Florida is to positively impact the lives of veterans and military families. Participants at the June 5 seminar will have an opportunity to identify other needs of veterans and suggest ways that retired senior volunteers can help improve the lives of veterans and their families. For more information or to make reservations to attend the PTSD seminar, please call 352-291-4444.http://www.cf.edu/news/ptsd052312.html 3E7C487B-CD18-4FB4-A6B0-321FDDCE1209 Wed, 23 May 2012 08:24:32 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/reorganization052312.html 747737D6-8664-4539-8759-FC92F6B85583 Wed, 23 May 2012 08:23:12 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/eldersymposium051712.html B9173B4C-F27C-49DA-8154-0AF2B8A918C5 Thu, 17 May 2012 10:17:07 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/levystars051712.html B516023E-1CF1-4875-917A-CA3A09C3C1F3 Thu, 17 May 2012 10:16:08 -0400 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida is accepting enrollment for insurance continuing education courses at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Executive Plans will meet Tuesday, May 22, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. This course provides methods of addressing financial impact on an organization with the death or disability of a key employee. The course fee is $42. Department of Financial Services No. 4006, Provider No. 1055, Course Offering 937730. Risk Management and Insurance will meet Tuesday, May 22, from 1 to 5 p.m. This course examines risk management, risk control and treatment of risk by the insurance industry. The course fee is $62. DFS No. 33023, Provider No. 1055, Course Offering 937245. The deadline for registration is Monday, May 21. For information on continuing education requirements or to register, call 352-873-5804. Registration is also available online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/insurancece051512.html D58D8B2F-C2C1-42D6-B1CA-1BC6F2934B18 Tue, 15 May 2012 15:50:12 -0400 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida is accepting enrollment for insurance prelicensing courses at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Registered Customer Service Representative 4-40, Accredited Claims Adjuster and 2-15 Life, Health and Variable Annuities all meet Saturdays and Sundays, June 2-10, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The fee for each course is $345. The deadline for registration is Tuesday, May 29. For information on prelicensing requirements or to register, call 352-873-5804. Registration is also available online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/insurancepre051512.html 1B6B6BBB-C129-4820-9F62-E2028E74A265 Tue, 15 May 2012 15:49:28 -0400 The College of Central Florida was among four organizations to receive the Spirit of the Community Award at the annual United Way of Citrus County luncheon on May 10. The other organizations are Publix, Citrus Memorial Health System, and Nature Coast Bank. The Spirit of the Community Award is given to organizations â€œfor improving the lives of people in the community by encouraging volunteerism in their employees, supporting special initiatives and projects, and by hosting a successful employee United Way campaign,â€ according to the United Way. â€œCollege of Central Florida is most appreciative to the United Way of Citrus County for recognizing the collegeâ€™s commitment to improving the lives of those who live here in Citrus County as well as our broader service area,â€ said Dr. Vernon Lawter, CF Citrus Campus vice president. â€œIt is a special honor to be acknowledged by such a well-respected and service-driven organization like the United Way.â€ CF was recognized specifically for fielding teams for a number of local nonprofit fundraisers, for employee service on more than 15 local nonprofit boards, for sponsoring dozens of community events at the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, and for hosting the annual Student Leadership Development Series which is free to all high school students in Citrus County. â€œWe appreciate recognition by the United Way of Citrus County,â€ said Dr. James Henningsen, CF president. â€œCF is dedicated to being a proactive partner in our community.â€http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusunitedway051512.html 48DD00D8-4810-420F-99A3-0BDADAB2800D Tue, 15 May 2012 09:17:30 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonjuly051512.html C27A50BF-E9E8-4AAB-8F66-647DA41236F0 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:16:25 -0400 The College of Central Florida has recognized senior volunteers who contributed 140,570 hours of service valued at $2.6 million in 2011. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program at CF is an initiative of the Corporation for National and Community Service Senior Corps, which encourages Americans 55 and older to contribute their skills and experience to meet community needs. The RSVP program at CF includes 882 volunteers who serve 64 nonprofit and governmental agencies in Marion County. At the recognition program in April, Richard Anderson, Dwight Burton and Malcolm Mills were recognized for 25 years of volunteering. Ronald Lebio was recognized for contributing more than 2,000 hours in 2011. Ten members contributed 1,000 hours and 41 members contributed more than 500 hours in 2011. â€œAt a time of increased need and declining resources, volunteers age 55 and over are stepping in to fill the gaps,â€ said Wendy Spencer, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service. â€œToday, more than ever, communities need the talents and skills of all Americans to help move this nation forward. Senior Corps volunteers are delivering enormous social and economic benefits to our communities and demonstrating that service is good for the nation and those who serve.â€ To learn more about senior programs at CF, visit <a href="http://pathways.cf.edu" target="_blank" >pathways.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/rsvphonors051412.html EBA87B2E-DD51-4EF1-8C7F-8AE3F970FF6E Mon, 14 May 2012 15:41:52 -0400 The College of Central Florida honored its 23nd Annual Gabor Award winners during its annual employee recognition program, Friday, May 4. Amos Noble, coordinator of grounds maintenance and college support, has been employed at CF since 1993. He was honored in the administrative/professional category. Glenna Morelock, professor of physical education, has been employed at CF since 1985 and was honored in the faculty category. Tom Michaud, duplicating specialist, has been employed at CF since 2002. He was recognized in the career service category. The awards were established by the Gabor Agency in 1990 and are bestowed in conjunction with the CF Foundation Inc. Faculty and staff nominated their peers based on â€œcontributions to our students, college and community.â€ Also during the employee recognition program, Danielle Batog was recognized as Adjunct Instructor of the Year. The Constellation Award, which recognizes faculty members who demonstrate excellence in teaching and student learning, was presented to Brandy Currie, Meribeth Fields, Marguerite Jones and Allen Kinsey for their â€œSuccess by Designâ€ project. For information about the Gabor Awards, call the CF Foundation at 352-873-5808.http://www.cf.edu/news/gabors051412.html 57695C92-512B-48E4-8D7B-1A5688994557 Mon, 14 May 2012 13:38:31 -0400 The College of Central Florida will hold information sessions on Monday, June 4, for four-year degree programs in Early Childhood Education and Business and Organizational Management. Sessions will be held at noon and 5:30 p.m. in the lobby of the University Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The sessions will offer general information about admission and financial aid, as well as details about the programs that are offered: the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Prekindergarten/Primary Education and the Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Management with specializations in Agribusiness Management, Health Care Management, Management Information Systems and Public Safety Administration. The college has been granted Level II accreditation to offer baccalaureate degrees by its accrediting organization, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information about the sessions, contact Kelly Besser at 352-854-2322, ext. 1621, Kelly.Besser@cf.edu or Debbie Bowe at 352-854-2322, ext. 1575, bowed@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/infosession051412.html 254AB363-20E5-44AA-843C-4ED7FED3C3C4 Mon, 14 May 2012 09:38:04 -0400 The College of Central Florida is one of 11 colleges selected nationwide to participate in the Encore Completion Program being launched by the American Association of Community Colleges. The Plus 50 Champion Colleges will assist with evaluating and supporting 100 new Plus 50 Encore Completion Colleges as they put in place programs to help baby boomers who are interested in returning to college. The Plus 50 Encore Completion program supports AACCâ€™s work to increase the number of students who finish college degrees, certificates and other credentials that will make them more valuable in the workplace. Since 2008, CF has served as a lead college in the national Plus 50 Initiative, serving as the mentor college to Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria, Va.; Pasco-Hernando Community College in New Port Richey; Rose State College in Midwest City, Okla.; and Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh, N.C. â€œWe are pleased to see Central Floridaâ€™s continued involvement as a Plus 50 Champion College,â€ said Dr. Walter G. Bumphus, president and CEO of AACC. â€œYour collegeâ€™s contribution of experience and expertise will be invaluable as we reach out to 100 additional new community colleges.â€ Individuals who are 50 and better and interested in completing a college degree or earning additional certifications or other credentials to prepare for entering or re-entering the workforce, should contact Jerone Gamble at 352-854-2322, ext. 1282, or visit the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.http://www.cf.edu/news/championcollege051412.html C36A978F-F9BB-4A16-957C-EFFCF4BAA68B Mon, 14 May 2012 09:37:29 -0400 The College of Central Florida Inspirational Choir will present a Summer Gospel Concert on Thursday, May 17. The event begins at 7 p.m. and will be held in the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. There is no fee to attend; seating is limited. The goal of the CF Inspirational Choir is to provide a rich cultural experience through the expression of inspirational and faith-based music to students, faculty and the community. For more information on this event contact Randolph Bellamy at 352-854-2322, ext. 1543, or email cfgospelchoir@yahoo.com.http://www.cf.edu/news/gospelchoir050912.html 76CAEE89-00C0-456E-B321-27F5F96BBE68 Wed, 9 May 2012 10:05:32 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer a Computer Repair and Troubleshooting course at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Classes will meet Wednesdays, May 23 and 30, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 201B. The fee is $69. Students will learn to diagnose and troubleshoot computer problems as well as maintain, upgrade and repair personal computers through hands-on experience using the Microsoft Operating Systems interface. To register or for information about additional noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/computerrepair050912.html CC6ADE83-556D-4D75-9227-80843F784B18 Wed, 9 May 2012 07:48:13 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer a QuickBooks Comprehensive course at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The class will meet on Thursdays, May 24 through June 28, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. In the hands-on course, students will learn how to set up and maintain a QuickBooks company, learn about customer invoices, vendor bills, inventory, sales taxes, banking activity and reconciling, payroll, reports and more. The course fee is $109. A textbook is also required. The deadline for enrollment is Tuesday, May 22. For more information or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/quickbooks050812.html B0B0F910-FFD6-4CC7-A396-E565E3D1F534 Tue, 8 May 2012 17:25:20 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer Pool Care for the Pool Owner, a class to provide the swimming pool owner the necessary information to maintain a pool economically and safely. The course will be offered Wednesdays, May 16 and 23, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 103, at the CF Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course fee is $49. Students will learn about water chemistry and health issues, as well as pool cleaning, safety, filters and pump maintenance. For information on other noncredit courses or to register, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruspoolcare050812.html 320FF3B0-5627-41FB-A240-CEE314B7A166 Tue, 8 May 2012 17:24:13 -0400 The Newton A. Perry Aquatic Center will offer the American Red Cross lifeguard course May 14-20 at the Ocala Campus of the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course will meet Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Students will learn surveillance skills, rescue skills, first aid training, professional rescuer CPR and lifeguard responsibilities. Lifeguard training is valid for three years. The course includes lifeguard, CPR and first aid certifications. Individuals must be 15 years or older. The fee is $175 and includes books. The class is limited to the first 12 registered. For information or to register, call 352-873-5811.http://www.cf.edu/news/lifeguard042712.html 2298574D-70EA-4203-B783-3BDEB4F89461 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:06:12 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/aspen042612.html 59D69DF5-D69F-4FDC-83C5-0B7BD1227E08 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:17:51 -0400 The CF Institute at College of Central Florida is accepting enrollment for security officer training at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Security Officer: 24-Hour Unarmed will meet Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, May 14-23, from 6-10 p.m. This course meets a portion of the 40-hour requirement to obtain the Class D security license; however students must complete the 16-hour supplemental course prior to filing the initial license application. The fee is $125 and students must register by May 10. Security Officer: 16-Hour Unarmed (Supplemental) course will meet Tuesday through Friday, May 29-June 1, from 6-10 p.m. This course is part of the 40 state-required hours for the unarmed security officer. All 40 hours must be completed prior to filing the initial license application. The course fee is $110 and students must register by May 24. Security Officer: 28-Hour Armed will meet Monday through Friday, June 11-15, from 6-11 p.m. at the Ocala Campus and Saturday, June 16, from 8-11 a.m. at RD Tactical Solutions, 1031 N.E. 16th St., Ocala. The fee is $205 and students must enroll by June 8. Manuals are included in the cost of each course. To register, visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> or contact the CF Institute at 352-873-5804.http://www.cf.edu/news/securityofficer042612.html B27CC4BC-7315-48D6-BB22-1B4600A134A5 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:17:11 -0400 Free admission to the public is being offered on Saturday, May 19, during Community Day at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida. Special activities that day include the opening of the Ocala Art Groupâ€™s â€œOn the Balconyâ€ exhibition and the â€œSilver Toast to the Artsâ€ Fair. Appletonâ€™s Community Day begins at 10 a.m. and free admission provides everyone the opportunity to view the museumâ€™s permanent collection, plus the â€œArt and the Animalâ€ exhibition. On display are nearly 70 works of art of animals from around the world created by members of the Society of Animal Artists. May 19 is also the opening day of the Ocala Art Groupâ€™s â€œOn the Balconyâ€ exhibition. Programs in the Auditorium include the Ocala Storytelling Guild at 12:15 p.m. and a musical program by the Marion Civic Chorale at 4 p.m. Outside the museum, the â€œSilver Toast to the Artsâ€ Fair features nearly 30 Central Florida artists displaying and selling their latest original works of art and crafts. Musical groups performing at the fair are Treblehawk, Ron Frosig, Town & Country, and Lonesome Willy Earle. Regular daily admission to the Appleton Museum is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CF students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. The Appleton Museum of Art presents a permanent collection of European, American and Contemporary art, plus Asian, African, Islamic and pre-Columbian artifacts and antiquities. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays and closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Yearâ€™s Day. A 12-month membership is available for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletoncommunity042612.html 31A3EB47-2431-407F-B18D-98C0FF9EB38F Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:19:05 -0400 The College of Central Florida will hold its spring 2012 commencement ceremony on Friday, May 4. The ceremony begins at 7 p.m. on the center lawn of the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Gloria James will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award. The graduation speaker will be Kayla Wisniewski, president of the Ocala Campus Student Activities Board. In the event of inclement weather, graduation will be held at First Baptist Church of Ocala, 2801 S.E. Maricamp Road. Graduation information is available at the CF website, <a href="http://www.CF.edu" target="_blank" >www.CF.edu</a>; search for graduation. For more information, call the Ocala Campus at 352-873-5800, Citrus Campus at 352-746-6721, or Levy Center at 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/graduation042512.html 7C577D67-0C64-4157-9C45-A61D2904968C Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:49:17 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer Computer Fundamentals. The class will meet Saturdays, May 19 through June 16, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. This beginnerâ€™s class is designed for the person who has little or no experience with computers. Students will learn computer hardware and software terminology, how to turn on the computer, use a mouse, drop-down menus and toolbars. They will become familiar with the keyboard and work with files and folders. The class also covers searching the Internet, and sending and receiving email. The course fee is $119. For more information or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>. The deadline to enroll is May 16.http://www.cf.edu/news/computers042512.html D3D0A10F-6A00-4903-9DE8-8D4AF609C1B4 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:48:49 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonjune042412.html 83407D02-F32D-4BC4-A9BD-ADE2A6E655FC Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:45:45 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/ramsammy042012.html D7DA0439-8FC3-4E3C-AB0B-677D1E910A1D Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:28:55 -0400 The College of Central Florida Theatre program was recently awarded a Superior ranking by the Florida College System Activities Association for its production of â€œThe Tempestâ€ by William Shakespeare. CF Theatre also received a special FCSAA Innovation Award which recognizes unique and innovative concepts and interpretations of classic works. â€œI am honored that FCSAA has awarded our production of â€˜The Tempestâ€™ with the Innovation Award,â€ said Assistant Professor Rob Oâ€™Brien. â€œThe award is really a testament to the power of a great collaboration of designers. There is a special behind-the-scenes magic that takes place in collaborating. That is what fueled Prosperoâ€™s magic on stage.â€ Several students were also named FCSAA Pin Recipients, which acknowledge performances deemed exceptional by the FCSAA adjudicator. These students were Federico Bauzo as Caliban, Dan Dicola as Gonzalo, Kim Dupree as the percussionist, Ezra Fowler III as Prospero, Michelle Geering as the vocalist and Sycorax, Mike Shier II as assistant director and Michelle Ware as the stage manager. Additional recognition was given to Amber Chandler and Jenn Martz for their overall production assistance. â€œDirecting â€˜The Tempestâ€™ has been a long-time goal for me,â€ said Oâ€™Brien. â€œIâ€™ve had this concept rattling around in my brain for years. I am so pleased for our students to be recognized for all of their hard work. Performing Shakespeare is not a simple task, and the cast and crew were able to make it look easy while dangling off of custom-welded grid walls and while moving effortlessly over an insanely raked stage. Even with all of the theatrical elements included in the show they were able to clearly tell the story.â€http://www.cf.edu/news/tempestawards041912.html CA51A060-7DF9-4B05-B5A1-AE8F6A3C36A4 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:56:06 -0400 The Senior Learning Institute at the College of Central Florida will offer a course on film comedies beginning April 23. For the Love of Films: The Comedies will meet on Mondays through May 21, from 1-4 p.m. in the University Center, Room 107, at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The fee is $8 for Senior Learning Institute members and $45 for nonmembers. Students will view and discuss some of the best American comedy films of all time including â€œSome Like it Hot,â€ which is considered by critics as the best comedy movie ever made. Other films include â€œDuck Soup,â€ â€œDr. Strangelove,â€ â€œYoung Frankenstein,â€ â€œTootsie,â€ and â€œMidnight in Paris.â€ The Senior Learning Institute was founded in 1992 and is sponsored by CF to promote continuing education, learning opportunities, quality leisure time and social interaction for individuals 50 and better. The institute is nationally recognized as a premier postsecondary educational program for the 50-plus learners. Annual membership is $125 and allows participants to enroll in any course offered by the institute for $8. For more information or to register, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1675, or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/slifilm041912.html 5711C6A4-4E5C-43AF-86C0-9F4BAB778B3C Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:46:04 -0400 The â€œDay of the Horseâ€ is scheduled for Saturday, May 5, at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, to highlight the museumâ€™s extensive collection of equestrian art and celebrate that afternoonâ€™s running of the 138th Kentucky Derby. Activities at the Appleton will include docents in the galleries talking about the equestrian artwork, a display of Marion Cultural Alliance Horse Fever horses and the First Saturday art program â€œHorsinâ€™ Around.â€ In addition, representatives from the Florida Thoroughbred Breedersâ€™ and Ownersâ€™ Association, Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park, and the Ocala Arabian Horse Association will distribute information about their programs and answer questions. Daily admission to the Appleton Museum is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CF students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. Arthur I. Appleton, founder of the Appleton Museum, had a love of horses, founded Ocalaâ€™s Bridlewood Farm thoroughbred facility and collected many fine pieces of equestrian art that are in the museumâ€™s permanent collection. During the â€œDay of the Horse,â€ visitors will see a herd of MCAâ€™s Horse Fever horses near the museum entrance, and docents will be stationed in the galleries to discuss little-known facts about the equestrian artwork. The Appletonâ€™s First Saturday art program, â€œHorsinâ€™ Around,â€ will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. so children and their families can learn about the proportions of a horse and then draw their own equestrian masterpiece. Plus, information tables in the lobby will have representatives from local equestrian organizations and riding associations. While at the museum, guests can also view the temporary exhibitions â€œArt and the Animalâ€ and â€œModern Impressions: 20th Century Prints from the Appleton Collection.â€ In addition, the Appleton offers a permanent collection of European, American and contemporary art, plus Asian, African, Islamic and pre-Columbian artifacts and antiquities. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays and closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Yearâ€™s Day. A 12-month membership is available for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonhorse041712.html 396FB825-36CE-4291-ADB9-EECB1909AB30 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:26:00 -0400 Nearly 40 pieces of artwork created by area high school students will be exhibited in the Sixth District Congressional Art Competition opening on Saturday, April 28, at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida. An award ceremony and reception for the artists and their families will be presented from 1 to 2 p.m. Daily admission to the Appleton Museum is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CF students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. The Sixth District Congressional Art Competition is coordinated through the office of Congressman Cliff Stearns and is part of a national high school art competition. The winning piece will be displayed in the nationâ€™s Capitol for one year along with first-place entries from other districts around the country. Guests who visit the Appleton to view the student art will also enjoy the museumâ€™s current exhibition, â€œArt and the Animal.â€ On display through June 17, this exhibit features nearly 70 works of art in various media that depict wild and domestic animals in motion and at rest. The pieces were created by members of the Society of Animal Artists, an international organization comprised of more than 500 members from six continents. In addition, the Appleton offers a permanent collection of European, American and contemporary art, plus Asian, African, Islamic and pre-Columbian artifacts and antiquities. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays and closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Yearâ€™s Day. A 12-month membership is available for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonsixthdistrict041712.html 48A4009F-F32E-44B0-9A14-26279883A3B4 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:25:23 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer an Entrepreneur Academy starting in May. The program provides a step-by-step approach to planning a successful business venture and is designed to guide individuals who are new to owning and operating their own business. The program will be offered Mondays, May 21 through July 9, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. A follow-up session will be held Monday, Aug. 13, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The fee is $160. Participants will explore topics including: managing your personal financial condition; determining the barriers to entering a market; refining the business idea; developing the business plan; and more. Participants will have the opportunity to meet local entrepreneurs and representatives from SCORE, Small Business Development Center and the U.S. Small Business Administration. The program is offered in cooperation with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension. The enrollment deadline is May 14. For more information or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/entrepreneur041712.html 572A5172-9DC9-4304-B038-FDCD48BB164F Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:40:41 -0400 The College of Central Florida Patriot Blues Jazz Band will present â€œJazz at the Webberâ€ at the CF Ocala Campus. Performances will be held on Saturday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, April 29, at 3 p.m. at the Webber Center, 3001 S.W. College Road. The doors open to the public 30 minutes before each performance. â€œThe CF Jazz Ensemble will be swinging, rocking and rolling, and getting funky at our semi-annual â€˜Jazz at the Webberâ€™ concert series,â€ said Charles J. Vaughan, Ph.D., CF associate professor of music and director of the group. â€œWe will be featuring the music of Weather Report, Michael Buble, Tony Bennett, Bill Chase and some great movie and TV theme songs.â€ Seating is limited. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for students, and free for CF staff, faculty and students. Refreshments will be served. Tickets are available through the Box Office at 352-873-5810 or <a href="http://tickets.CF.edu" target="_blank" >tickets.CF.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/jazzatwebber041712.html FF530DBD-178A-47B3-BF70-E6FFE6C3E73F Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:50:05 -0400 The College of Central Florida will showcase the talent of Visual Artistsâ€™ Society members in â€œSummer Spotlight XVâ€ with the opening reception set for Thursday, May 17. Awards will be presented at the opening from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Webber Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Admission is free. â€œMembers of VAS are able to share their unique talents with others in this impressive exhibition,â€ said Eunice Fitzkee, gallery assistant for the Webber Gallery. The Visual Artistsâ€™ Society represents working artists, retired artists, hobbyists and students. Approximately 50-60 works of art will be on display and most will be available for purchase. Judge for the juried show is Stacey Breheny, an instructor of drawing, painting and design at Santa Fe College. Prior to teaching, Breheny worked for 20 years at the Florida Museum of Natural History specializing in murals. She maintains a studio in High Springs, where she said â€œI can still enjoy and paint lonely two-lane roads, farms and woods.â€ The exhibit will be open through Saturday, June 23. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The gallery is closed Sundays and Mondays. For additional information, contact Fitzkee at 352-854-2322, ext. 1664.http://www.cf.edu/news/summerspotlight041712.html 15100EB6-A521-4608-A9E0-B4F264C542B5 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:49:25 -0400 The College of Central Florida Theatre for Young Audiences will present â€œHabia Una Vez: Once Upon a Time,â€at the CF Ocala Campus. Performances will be held Saturday, April 28, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., in the Black Box Theatre of the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center, 3001 S.W. College Road. The doors open to public 30 minutes before each performance. â€œâ€˜Habia Una Vezâ€™ focuses on a young girl named Mari who is struggling with the after effects of her parentsâ€™ divorce,â€ said Sean J. Bliznik, CF instructor and show director. â€œShe explains the absence of her mother, Ana, to her friends through elaborate and imaginative stories that only a child could create by demonstrating that with the imagination anything is possible.â€ The production includes shadow puppetry and phrases in both Spanish and English so that the audience can easily follow the story line. For reservations, call the CF Box Office at 352-873-5810 or visit <a href="http://tickets.cf.edu" target="_blank" >tickets.cf.edu</a>. Admission is $3 or donation of nonperishable food item (which will be accepted at the door as a donation for a local food bank).http://www.cf.edu/news/habiaunavez041212.html 9E8591E1-51C3-4931-87AC-7376561C1728 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:37:59 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer Microsoft Office Basics, the ideal computer class for persons seeking employment in an office environment. The class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 8-31, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland. This course presents an introduction to the most popular Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel and Power Point. Students should already have basic computer skills before enrolling in this class. The course fee is $159. Students may enroll by telephone at 352-873-5804, at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>. The enrollment deadline is Tuesday, May 1.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyoffice041212.html 869E8AAC-FA20-4198-879D-CFE57D3691A4 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:37:18 -0400 â€œCarnegie Hall,â€ â€œHouse of Dracula,â€ â€œThe Secret of Dr. Kildareâ€ and â€œLiâ€™l Abnerâ€ are among the films scheduled to be shown through December in the Martha Oâ€™Driscoll-Appleton Film Series at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida. Martha Oâ€™Driscoll was a popular Hollywood actress in the â€™30s and â€™40s and the future wife of Arthur I. Appleton, founder of the Appleton Museum. The films are presented in celebration of the museumâ€™s 25th anniversary year and are shown at 2 p.m. in the Auditorium on the last Sunday of each month. Admission is free for members and included in regular admission for nonmembers. For a list of scheduled films, visit the Calendar page at <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>. Daily admission to the Appleton Museum is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CF students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. Martha Oâ€™Driscoll starred in 40 Hollywood movies between 1935 and 1947. Born in Tulsa, Okla., she began dance lessons at age 3 and was modeling childrenâ€™s clothes at age 4. After the family moved to Phoenix in 1931, she began appearing in local plays and a choreographer suggested that she would have a good chance in movies. The family moved to Hollywood in 1935 and Oâ€™Driscoll quickly landed a role in the musical â€œCollegiate.â€ Her movie roles were small at first but her face soon became familiar to film fans because of the many endorsements she did for such products as Charm-Kurl Supreme Cold Wave and Max Factor Hollywood Face Powder. By the late â€™30s she was playing bigger parts and led several Universal B-musicals and RKO melodramas, including leading lady parts with comedy teams such as Abbott and Costello. Following the filming of â€œCarnegie Hallâ€ in 1947, she retired from acting at age 25 and married Arthur I. Appleton, president of the Appleton Electric Company in Chicago. Thereafter, she became an important social leader in Chicago serving as an executive in the Sarah Siddons Society, the Ways and Means Committee of Chicagoâ€™s Junior League and the Womenâ€™s Board of Boys Club. She was also treasurer of the Worldâ€™s Adoption International Fund. She passed away in 1998 at the age of 76. The Appleton Museum offers temporary exhibitions and permanent collections of European, American and contemporary art, plus Asian, African, Islamic and pre-Columbian artifacts and antiquities. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays and closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Yearâ€™s Day. A 12-month membership is available for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonfilms041212.html 63A9E53A-5D94-4ECC-BCC8-6B2725959A53 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:35:39 -0400 The College of Central Florida is sponsoring Chiefland Night Out on Friday, April 27, from 6-8 p.m. The free event will be held at the Trailhead Depot office of the Greater Chiefland Area Chamber of Commerce, 23 S.E. Second Ave., Chiefland. The event brings families together with local agencies to learn about safety while having fun. There will be games and prizes for children under 16. For more information about the event, contact Kat Davis at 352-493-9533 or davisk@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/chieflandnightout041212.html 38874926-23E4-4C89-9278-558851725718 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:35:13 -0400 The Student Activities Boards of College of Central Florida were recognized at the Florida College System Student Government Association Spring Conference, April 4-6, in St. Petersburg. FCSSGA represents the nearly one million students enrolled in the Florida College Systemâ€™s 28 colleges. The organization promotes legislative advocacy and training, leadership development, service learning, promotion of campus activities and strong citizenship. Ocala Campus SAB received first place in the Electronic Scrapbook Competition for the third consecutive year; third place for Exemplary Practice Display for a mock DUI event; and the District 3 Humanitarian Award. Rod McGinnes won the Bob Graham Distinguished Service Award for a College Faculty/Staff member for his support of the mock DUI program. Jason Dodge was recognized for his role as the coordinator of the Leadership Certification program. Marjorie McGee was recognized for her role as FCSSGA state advisor for 2011-2102. The Citrus Campus SAB received third place in the Electronic Scrapbook Competition. Citrus Campus representatives Cayla Hans, Derek Portwood and Laury Leiva were recognized for their service on the FCSSGA District 3 Executive Board for 2011-2012. For more information on the Student Activities Board at the Ocala Campus, visit the Office of Student Life in the Bryant Student Union, Room 201. For information on the Student Activities Board at the Citrus Campus, visit the Student Life Office in the student lounge of the Dorothea G. Jerome Building.http://www.cf.edu/news/sabhonors041112.html E3A3B01C-1257-4B9B-B4DD-150C309A2EE0 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:58:07 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/musicalcollage041112.html 7DE8FDDD-199A-47CA-92B9-3E7FDB2458BF Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:57:19 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer a Vehicle Safety and Basic Maintenance course at the Citrus Campus. The course will meet from 3 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, April 24 through May 8, in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 105, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The fee is $45. This course will provide new and experienced drivers with vital information to maintain a vehicle in various conditions and properly prepare for emergencies, accidents and breakdowns. Students will learn how to perform and address routine safety and maintenance checks without the need for tools or mechanical experience. To register or for information about additional noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvehiclesafety041112.html F778D993-9505-4C6E-AFA1-B0BC30A0B74E Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:56:49 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer Advanced Golf class at Skyview at Terra Vista of Citrus Hills. Class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 24 through May 3, from 3 to 6 p.m. The fee for the four sessions is $159. The course is located at 2100 N. Terra Vista Blvd. in Hernando. The course will be taught by a Professional Golfersâ€™ Association instructor with more than 20 years of experience. Participants will improve playing skills and knowledge of the rules. For information or to register, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusgolf041112.html 0C972F7C-8E18-456B-B42C-56A44CA04820 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:56:14 -0400 The College of Central Florida will hold information sessions on Monday, April 16, for four-year degree programs in Early Childhood Education and Business and Organizational Management. Sessions will be held at noon and 5:30 p.m. in the lobby of the University Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The sessions will offer general information about admission and financial aid, as well as details about the programs that are offered: the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Prekindergarten/Primary Education and the Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Management with specializations in Agribusiness Management, Health Care Management, Management Information Systems and Public Safety Administration. The college has been granted Level II accreditation to offer baccalaureate degrees by its accrediting organization, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information about the sessions, contact Kelly Besser at 352-854-2322, ext. 1621, Kelly.Besser@cf.edu or Debbie Bowe at 352-854-2322, ext. 1575, bowed@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/infosessions041012.html A5A5B5B2-A2CA-4890-873C-6BA58E76497C Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:43:40 -0400 The College of Central Florida will hold â€œHolocaust Remembrance: The Service of Memoryâ€ on Thursday, April 19. The Yom Hashoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day event, will be held 12:30 to 1 p.m. near the Bell Tower at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. CF Director of International Education Ramona Kirsch and Rabbi Zeâ€™ev Harari from Temple Beth Shalom will conduct the moments of silence, remembrance and recognition. "Not only will we honor Yom Hashoah, but also will recognize victims of other genocides around the world and the need for tolerance and understanding in todayâ€™s society,â€ Kirsch said. For information, contact Kirsch at 352-854-2322, ext. 1624.http://www.cf.edu/news/holocaust040912.html F27D5830-1418-4330-8BDC-B4A6D20458E7 Mon, 9 Apr 2012 12:26:31 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/insurance040912.html AEB9E557-0AD7-4175-9290-CEFAA72F55D1 Mon, 9 Apr 2012 12:28:11 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer a Certified Nursing Assistant course at the Levy Center beginning in May. This program prepares the individual for work as a nursing assistant in nursing homes and prepares students to take the Florida CNA exam. The course consists of classroom instruction as well as lab practice and clinical experience. The class will meet Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, May 7 through June 18, from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. The course fee is $589 and a textbook is required. A GED or high school diploma is not required. Students must complete the Test of Adult Basic Education before enrolling. Students may enroll by telephone at 352-873-5804, at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>. The deadline for enrollment is April 27.http://www.cf.edu/news/levycna040512.html 2354865D-BBB9-4774-ADDE-388310A7582B Thu, 5 Apr 2012 16:46:54 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletoncamps040412.html 5CD98FAD-E148-4D5D-A71C-0BD469DD00DD Wed, 4 Apr 2012 12:42:11 -0400 College of Central Florida Theatre will present â€œBroadway Cabaretâ€ at the Ocala Campus. Performances will be held Friday and Saturday, April 13-14, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 15, at 3 p.m. in the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center, 3001 S.W. College Road. Doors open to the public 30 minutes before each performance. Regular admission is $12 for adults and $6 for students. CF student admission is free for all performances with CF ID. â€œThis musical revue features some of Broadwayâ€™s best loved tunes and a few rare gems,â€ said Assistant Professor Matthew Bumbach. â€œThe selections are a mix of classic and contemporary Broadway. What is unique about this production is that it is a student directed show and all of the numbers have been student choreographed. The show will be a treat for all ages!â€ For reservations, call the CF Box Office at 352-873-5810 or visit <a href="http://tickets.cf.edu" target="_blank" >tickets.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/broadwaycabaret040212.html 792ACB14-304B-466D-883C-C0CF59FE600A Mon, 2 Apr 2012 16:43:11 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer a Bookkeeping Boot Camp at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The class will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays, April 18 through May 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. Bookkeeping Boot Camp will teach students the basic concepts and terminology in accounting and bookkeeping, including double-entry bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, balance sheets, fixed assets, depreciation and more. â€œBookkeepersâ€™ Boot Campâ€ by Angie Mohr is the required text. The fee is $135. For more information or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/bookkeeping040212.html 03E25B0D-7AAD-406B-98B4-6196C1424349 Mon, 2 Apr 2012 16:42:30 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/insurancepre040212.html 0DA00EA0-E1B6-4C3F-BCAC-B81A23ABD8C9 Mon, 2 Apr 2012 16:41:28 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletoncall040212.html 0AD7E8BE-26CC-413B-8AA2-275EE8590247 Mon, 2 Apr 2012 09:42:51 -0400 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida is accepting registration for Florida Notary Training on Thursday, April 12. This three-hour course is required for individuals seeking to obtain a Florida notary commission. The class will be held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course fee is $110 and includes a Florida Notary Handbook. Students will receive a class completion certificate that must accompany the application for a new notary commission. The course is also recommended as a refresher for veteran notaries. For additional information or to register, call 352-873-5804. Registration is also available online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/notary032912.html 36A926D1-4DE7-4633-A734-C2EFFF84F3A5 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:14:03 -0400 The Newton A. Perry Aquatic Center will offer the American Red Cross lifeguard course on April 17-26 at the Ocala Campus of the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course will meet Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Students will learn surveillance skills, rescue skills, first aid training, professional rescuer CPR and lifeguard responsibilities. Lifeguard training is valid for three years. The course includes lifeguard, CPR and first aid certifications. Individuals must be 15 years or older. The fee is $175 and includes books. The class is limited to the first 12 registered. For information or to register, call 352-873-5811.http://www.cf.edu/news/lifeguard%20032912.html 6136D7DD-0E15-408A-83A1-C454119CBFE8 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:13:37 -0400 On Thursday, March 29, the College of Central Florida Foundation will celebrate the charter members of its newly formed Founders Society. A reception begins at 5:15 p.m. and will be held in Founders Hall at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. A wall of honor will be unveiled recognizing the Founders Society donors, who each have given $100,000 or greater to support the College of Central Florida. â€œAs we considered how to more formally recognize donors with giving histories at this level, we thought about what their philanthropy enables CF to accomplish,â€ said Dr. James Henningsen, CF president. â€œTheir investment in CF helps us meet and exceed the expectations of its founders. The name Founders Society is certainly fitting as is creating a way to recognize this group of donors in Founders Hall.â€ There are 65 donors who will be recognized on the Founders Society Wall of Honor. Their giving histories represent nearly $20 million that has directly impacted students, faculty and the community since 1959. The CF Foundation is a public, nonprofit tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization providing resources to help the college carry out its mission of providing quality educational services to residents in Marion, Citrus and Levy counties.http://www.cf.edu/news/founderssociety032812.html FE407CE5-3DC3-41D5-BC44-AB3D46E62731 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:13:09 -0400 Dr. Mark Paugh has been named vice president for Instructional Affairs for College of Central Florida, a post he has filled on a temporary basis since July 2011. â€œWe appreciate his service in an interim capacity over the last nine months, during which he has proven himself capable of filling this role,â€ said Dr. James Henningsen, CF president. â€œHe is a valued team member, and we look forward to his leadership as we continue to serve our community.â€ Paugh has been a member of the CF family since January 2006, serving as dean of Health and Human Services and associate vice president for Liberal Arts and Sciences. He came to CF from Frederick Community College in Maryland. Paugh earned associate and bachelor degrees at Columbia Union College in Maryland, a masterâ€™s in public health from University of Central Florida, and a doctorate in adult education from Florida State University. In addition to his service at the college, Dr. Paugh has served the community through Hospice of Marion County and was recently elected chair of the Board of Directors for 2012.http://www.cf.edu/news/paugh032712.html 97DC18AC-2CFA-4F36-A328-1DA784362A05 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:14:40 -0400 The Visual and Performing Arts Department at the College of Central Florida will present â€œPiccolo Pizazz!â€ at the CF Ocala Campus as a part of the Masterclass and Lecture Series. The event, which features Dr. Sarah Satterfield, associate professor, will be held on Wednesday, April 4, at 12:30 in Room 122 of the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala. â€œThis recital places in the spotlight the highest member of the woodwind family: the piccolo,â€ Satterfield said. â€œThese compositions offer the audience a chance to hear the piccolo in a rare solo capacity by showcasing very modern composers. In addition to my performance, the program will also feature a piccolo trio and even a piccolo choir, featuring talented student piccoloists from the College of Central Florida.â€ Admission to all CF Masterclass and Lecture Series events is free and sponsored in part by the CF Foundation Cultural and Performing Arts Series Endowment. For more information, call the CF Box Office at 352-873-5810.http://www.cf.edu/news/piccolo032712.html E06D62E0-34C5-4F9C-88F9-E1206143AFE3 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:13:59 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonmay032712.html E4167EE3-4AE3-4F4B-B75E-517A21D8E952 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:05:58 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer pottery classes beginning in April at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Pottery 102 will meet Mondays and Wednesdays, April 16 through May 9, from 5-8 p.m. in Building C3, Room 105. Students will enrich their talents in working with clay by learning hand and wheel techniques as well as sculptural work. The fee is $65 and clay will be available for purchase in class at an additional cost. To register or for additional information, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruspottery032712.html D0633F38-F4FA-4AF2-AFBA-4C1AEFC202EF Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:05:14 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will hold an information session about adult education opportunities to determine if there is enough interest to support a class in Inglis. The information session will be held on Thursday, April 12, beginning at 10 a.m., Inglis Town Hall, 135 Highway 40 West in Inglis. CF offers a variety of services to help students earn a General Education Development Test diploma including adult basic education, GED preparation, adult high school, and college and career preparation. Classes include a 12-hour introduction to adult education to help individuals identify strengths and set educational goals, as well as preparation to pass the five sections of the GED Tests in mathematics, reading, science, social studies and writing. The classes are open to those 16 and older who are not enrolled in any other school and do not have a high school diploma. Classes are currently available mid-day and evening at the Levy Center, 114 Rogers Blvd. in Chiefland. Online classes are also available. Enrollment is open five times a year. The next enrollment session begins in April. Staff will be available at the information session to assist students in completing applications. For more information, call Holly McGlashan at 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyadulted032612.html D7411868-7FDA-4176-B88C-F35722444F57 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:25:14 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/tastetickets032612.html EBC95212-59CE-49CC-8535-6CD549B1A856 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:24:29 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer a Basic American Sign Language course at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Basic American Sign Language will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 3-26, from 7-9 p.m. The course will be held in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 105, and the fee is $95. Using the deaf alphabet, this course is designed to teach hand shapes and finger spelling while using facial expressions and body language. There is no required book for this course. To register or for information, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrussignlanguage032612.html 5C9E5BD3-D621-4663-BB7D-8BD2A82D8C7A Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:23:53 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer a Backyard Birding course at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Learn how to provide the best habitat for native birds. The course will meet Saturdays, April 7-14, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 202, and the fee is $35. To register or for information, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusbirding032612.html 5B6CACEB-EE81-4C06-B64E-521A96B352BC Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:23:02 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer Intermediate Golf classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 3-19, from 4 to 6 p.m. Classes will be held in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 103, at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto, and at Skyview Gold Course, Terra Vista, 2100 N. Terra Vista Blvd. in Hernando. In this course, students will improve their golf swing and knowledge of the game. Learn to get off the tee, hit the greens and putt with confidence. Students must bring their own golf clubs. The fee is $99. To register or for information on other noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusgolf032612.html 6413840E-E297-4EEC-8A46-4ED09C0AAAAB Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:22:27 -0400 In celebration of Arbor Day, docents at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, will present â€œAppleton Art for Arbor Dayâ€ from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 19. â€œAppleton Art for Arbor Dayâ€ will feature docents in various galleries who will meet guests and explain the importance and symbolism of the trees, flowers and botanical gardens depicted in the museumâ€™s artwork. The program is free for members and included in the price of admission to nonmembers. Daily admission to the Appleton Museum is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CF students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. The Appletonâ€™s permanent collection features a number of works featuring landscapes and nature created by members of a group of mid-19th century European artists known as the Barbizon school. These artists had become disenchanted with the formal style of painting and began to draw their inspiration directly from the natural world. The group took its name from the village of Barbizon, France, near the Fontainebleau Forest, where the artists gathered and lived at different times between 1830 and 1870. Among the Barbizon artists whose works are on exhibit at the Appleton are Jules Breton, Charles-Emile Jacque and Narcisse Diaz de la Pena. All were influenced by the peaceful beauty of the Barbizon countryside and their work includes scenes of forests, storms and the noble qualities of rural workers in farmyards, fields and pastures. In addition to the Appletonâ€™s permanent collection, visitors will view the temporary exhibitions â€œArt and the Animalâ€ and â€œModern Impressions: 20th Century Prints from the Appleton Collection.â€ The Appleton Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays and closed on Mondays. A 12-month membership is available for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonarborday022312.html C517D42D-B62C-4599-9B83-DE27C166A490 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:47:14 -0400 A bronze sculpture of ducks flying up out of cattails, a painting of a gray wolf staring at the evening sky and a charcoal drawing of a young gorilla in its motherâ€™s arms are among the more than 40 works of art showcased in the â€œArt and The Animalâ€ exhibition opening on Saturday, April 14, at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida. Daily admission to the Appleton Museum is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CF students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. â€œArt and the Animalâ€ features artwork in various media that depict wild and domestic animals in motion and at rest. The works were produced by members of the Society of Animal Artists, an international association of the best classically trained painters and sculptors who work in the genre of animal art. Their subject matter includes the entire spectrum of the animal kingdom. Today there are nearly 500 SAA members residing the U.S., Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe and South America. This exhibition runs through June 17. In addition to temporary exhibitions, the Appleton Museum of Art showcases a permanent collection of European, American and Contemporary art, plus Asian, African, Islamic and pre-Columbian artifacts and antiquities. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays and closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Yearâ€™s Day. A 12-month membership is available for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonanimal022312.html A34D45F3-973F-4284-930C-F97FC5337598 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:46:36 -0400 The College of Central Florida invites students, parents and community members to 2012 Preview Night on Tuesday, April 10. The event will be held 6 to 8 p.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway in Lecanto. The college will showcase the many career and educational opportunities available at CF. Learn about dual enrollment, admissions and financial aid, teacher education, criminal justice, nursing and other health programs, and advanced degrees available through CF and university partners. Information sessions will be held at 6:20 p.m. for dual enrollment and 7:10 p.m. for financial aid. â€œPreview Night provides an opportunity for the Citrus community to see what great options are available at your local CF campus,â€ said Dr. June Hall, Citrus Campus director of Student Affairs. For information about the free event, call Hall at 352-746-6721, ext. 6104.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruspreviewnight032212.html D3687B22-59A2-46B1-B190-36C0E674FC77 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:56:26 -0400 Dali, Calder, Miro, Rauschenberg and Rosenquist are among the top contemporary international artists whose works are showcased in â€œModern Impressions: 20th Century Prints from the Appleton Collectionâ€ opening Saturday, March 24, at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida. Daily admission to the Appleton Museum is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CF students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. â€œModern Impressions: 20th Century Prints from the Appleton Collectionâ€ showcases more than 40 abstract, colorful, surreal and figurative artworks by the most important names in 20th century art. Appleton Curator of Exhibitions Ruth Grim said, â€œWe reviewed the prints in our collection and selected works that represent the major trends in international art throughout the last century. The influence of these artists and the movements they represent are still being felt in the art world today.â€ This exhibition runs through May 6. In addition to temporary exhibitions, the Appleton Museum of Art showcases a permanent collection of European, American and Contemporary art, plus Asian, African, Islamic and pre-Columbian artifacts and antiquities. The Appleton Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays and closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Yearâ€™s Day. A 12-month membership is available for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonmodern030812.html EAC706F9-2A4D-4ED8-A371-55701C6A0662 Thu, 8 Mar 2012 09:00:55 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer a Security Officer: 24-Hour Unarmed course at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course will meet March 19-23 from 6-10 p.m. and March 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 105. The fee is $125. This course meets the state requirement for an unarmed security officer to apply for a D license; however, the state requires 40 hours of training. Students must attend all the classes and complete the 16-Hour Supplemental course within 180 days from initial license application. To register or for information, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrussecurity030712.html AB5589B1-2EF0-41DF-936D-E09B346A7EE3 Wed, 7 Mar 2012 11:42:02 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer herb growing courses at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Letâ€™s Get to Know Herbs will meet Mondays, March 19 through April 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Students will learn about herbs that grow best in Florida weather, as well as herbs for beauty and health, and the biblical herbs. The course will cover how to plan an herb garden, gardening and harvesting herbs, as well as how to cook with herbs, make teas and other simple recipes. The fee is $39. Letâ€™s Get to Know Herbs II will meet Mondays, April 9-23, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Students will learn to propagate herbs, make an herb dirt using a standard herb mixture, learn about organic fertilizers and pest control. The course will also cover how to plan an herb garden and how to dry, harvest and preserve herbs. The fee is $39. The classes will meet in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 208. To register or for information on other noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusherbs030712.html A335E99F-1564-4368-84CC-83F1BDB15823 Wed, 7 Mar 2012 08:18:02 -0500 The College of Central Florida Performing Arts Series will host Ballet Folklorico â€œQuetzalli de Veracruzâ€ in April. The Performing Arts Series event will take place on Sunday, April 15, at 3 p.m. at the Curtis Peterson Auditorium, 3810 N. Educational Path, Lecanto, and Monday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dassance Fine Arts Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Tickets are $26 each. â€œThis companyâ€™s music is joyful and bright and really makes you move,â€ said Dr. Jennifer Fryns, CF director of Visual and Performing Arts. â€œBut I think what moves me most is the visual presentation. The vibrant combination of color and rhythm really transports the audience.â€ Established in 1985, this outstanding company has delighted audiences from Europe to Indonesia. Ballet Folklorico is an acclaimed traditional dance and music group, direct from Veracruz, Mexico. The Ballet Folklorico â€œQuetzalliâ€ is a group composed of young people who love the traditions of their people expressed through music, songs, and dances characteristic of different ethnic groups. They create their interpretations through technical formation, bibliographical study and ritual observation. For information and tickets, call 352-873-5810 or 352-746-6721, ext. 1416. To purchase tickets online, visit<a href="http://%20tickets.cf.edu" target="_blank" >tickets.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/pasballet030712.html ED696594-4D98-4468-B1C9-B84B5D75C383 Wed, 7 Mar 2012 08:17:00 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer Conversational Spanish at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course will meet Mondays, March 19 through April 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 103. The fee is $75. Learn introductions, small talk, how to order food and many other useful conversational items to make travel a more rewarding experience. To register or for information, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusspanish030712.html 9E165499-1B59-404F-BBDB-2EF7DDCC256E Wed, 7 Mar 2012 08:16:33 -0500 The CF Institute at College of Central Florida is accepting enrollment for security officer training at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Security Officer: 24-Hour Unarmed will be held March 26-31, Monday through Friday from 1-5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. This course meets a portion of the 40-hour requirement to obtain the Class D security license; however students must complete the 16-hour supplemental course prior to filing the initial license application. The fee is $125 and students must register by March 22. Security Officer: 16-Hour Unarmed (Supplemental) will be held Monday through Thursday, April 9-12, from 1-5 p.m. This course is part of the 40 state-required hours for the unarmed security officer. All 40 hours must be completed prior to filing the initial license application. The course fee is $110 and students must register by April 5. A Class D license is a prerequisite to the Class G license; however, students may take the classes in any order. Manuals are included in the cost of each course. To register, visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> or contact the CF Institute at 352-873-5804.http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalasecurity030212.html CC1FD2AD-A02B-46CC-ACC8-500E2F42ED7A Fri, 2 Mar 2012 14:51:41 -0500 The College of Central Florida is offering beginner sign language courses at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Sign Language, Beginner I, will meet Thursdays, March 22 through April 19, 6:15-8:15 p.m. The fee is $75. This course will build vocabulary word signs. It will incorporate finger spelling, facial expressions and body language when signing. Sign Language, Beginner II, will meet Thursdays, May 3-31, 6:15-8:15 p.m. The fee is $75. This will be a continuation of the beginner I course, learning to sign with clarity, accuracy and smoothness. The required book for both courses is â€œSigning Illustratedâ€ by Mickey Flodin. For more information or to enroll, contact the CF Institute at 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/signlanguage030212.html 88890BC7-B09B-4FC7-AE73-F0620991C801 Fri, 2 Mar 2012 14:51:07 -0500 The College of Central Florida, in partnership with the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County Inc., will host the 24th Annual Early Childhood Education Conference on Saturday, March 24, with keynote presenter Jack Hartmann, a nationally recognized childrenâ€™s singer. The conference will be held from 7:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ewers Century Center of the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The fee for this workshop is $30 before March 19 or $50 at the door. Attendees can participate in nearly 40 workshop sessions and discover ideas to encourage children to learn through play and participate in meaningful learning activities. Hartmann owns a successful music and book company, Hop 2 Music and Press Inc. As a counselor, social worker and trainer, he has worked with children, families and human service professionals for more than 25 years. His highly regarded educational songs are used by teachers and sung by children in schools across the Unites States and around the world. To register or for more information about this event, call 352-873-5804 or email Marybeth Kyle at kylem@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/childhoodconference022912.html A0B487A4-F196-469D-9CD4-14B7C01BAD9C Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:58:53 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/studentexhibit022912.html 886DBC4F-9069-4BBD-A661-C1F682138DDD Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:58:03 -0500 The College of Central Florida will close for midyear break at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20, and will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 3, at 8 a.m. Classes begin Thursday, Jan. 5. Some offices will have limited operations during the break to assist students. The College of Central Florida will present the film â€œStand and Deliverâ€ on Friday, March 9. The showing is free and begins at 6 p.m. at the CF Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. "Stand and Deliverâ€ is based on the story of Jaime Escalante, a high school teacher who uses unconventional teaching methods and inspires students in his calculus class to pass the Advanced Placement exam. The 1988 film was directed by Ramon Menendez and stars Edward James Olmos. The 103-minute film is rated PG and was nominated for Oscar and Golden Globe awards. The film is the third of the year in the Hampton Center Film Series, a cultural and educational outreach program. The series is sponsored by the CF International Film Series, the CF Foundation and The Sircle Inc. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 352-873-5881.http://www.cf.edu/news/hamptonfilmstand022912.html A5CC662A-F953-44AA-B60C-AC8F809F6B76 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:57:16 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer a Medical Administrative Assistant program beginning March 26 at the CF Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. This course prepares students for administrative and clerical positions in health care, primarily physician offices and clinics. The class will meet Mondays and Wednesdays, March 26 through May 14, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The course fee is $999 and textbook is provided. The deadline for enrollment is Monday, March 19. The college will be closed for spring break March 12-16. Enroll online any time at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>; by telephone at 352-873-5804; or at the CF Institute in the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.http://www.cf.edu/news/medadminasst022812.html B85300F2-10C3-411A-81C3-F90ADCB05A03 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:59:40 -0500 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida is accepting enrollment for the Real Estate Principles and Practices course in March at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. This state-approved course meets the 63-hour prelicensing education requirement to become a licensed real estate sales associate. Classes will meet 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, March 19 through April 16. The fee is $330. This course covers the minimum essentials for the new real estate professional. Students must pass the final exam and have a high school diploma or GED to sit for the state licensing exam. The required textbook is available at the CF Bookstore. The deadline for registration is Friday, March 9. To learn more or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/realestate022812.html A968C15D-0F20-4313-B27B-3A5E0A3EF985 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:58:50 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/filmlives022812.html 354EBBCF-2F2C-41EA-97EB-F3BBA04B338B Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:58:14 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonapril022712.html C0DCAF9E-D28E-4A39-BB2C-58784DE40819 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:29:20 -0500 In celebration of its 25th anniversary year, the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, will offer free admission to the public, live musical performances by Donna Wissinger and Joy Myers, a hands-on First Saturday childrenâ€™s art program and refreshments on Saturday, March 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Among the dayâ€™s highlights will be stage performances in the Auditorium by award-winning flutist Donna Wissinger, accompanied by pianist Joy Myers. They will present two programs for young children, â€œThe Pied Piperâ€ at 11 a.m. and a Flute Concert at 3 p.m. Wissinger has performed in concert at Carnegie Hall and other major concert venues throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia. From 1 to 3 p.m., the Appletonâ€™s First Saturday program will offer children ages 4-12 the opportunity to create their own original artwork inspired by the exhibition â€œThree From Cuba: The Art of Vicente, Sandro and Florido â€“ The Fantastic to the Sublime.â€ Family members and guardians are invited to join the children in the program. Everyone will enjoy free admission to view the Appletonâ€™s extensive permanent collections and current exhibitions that include â€œThree From Cubaâ€ and â€œFor the Love of the Sea: Watercolors of Philip Steel.â€ The museumâ€™s permanent collections feature European, American and contemporary art, plus Asian, African, Islamic and pre-Columbian artifacts. Complimentary refreshments will be available in the CafÃ©. Regular admission to the Appleton Museum is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CF students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. The Appleton is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays and closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Yearâ€™s Day. A 12-month membership is available for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all other college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit www.AppletonMuseum.org.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonfamilyday022712.html 646AB7DE-0384-4E22-B3EC-02578041957C Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:28:36 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer an introductory course on Spanish. Spanish Basics will meet on Tuesdays, March 27-April 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Students will get an introduction to phonetics, vocabulary, nouns, articles and basic grammar. The fee is $99. The enrollment deadline is Friday, March 23. For more information or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/spanish022312.html 0292CE17-8432-4A7A-87B8-7A230008C8E4 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:38:11 -0500 The College of Central Florida offers a three-day Motorcycle Basic Rider Course several times each month. The course meets Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The fee is $259 and includes student workbooks and use of helmets and motorcycles. The Motorcycle Basic Rider Course is a research-based and action-oriented curriculum designed to teach beginning motorcyclists of all ages the physical and mental skills necessary to ride safely on the street. It includes basic motorcycle operation, maximum effective braking techniques, turning skills, obstacle avoidance maneuvers, classroom instruction and 10 hours of on-cycle training. For more information or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/motorcycle022212.html 791899A5-0E57-43C1-A53E-07359B5400AB Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:57:23 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer a Phlebotomy program beginning in March at the CF Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Students will learn how to draw and process blood samples in order to work in laboratories and blood banks. The class will meet Mondays and Wednesdays, March 26 through May 9, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. The course fee is $449 and a textbook is required. Students may enroll by telephone at 352-854-5804; online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>; or at the CF Institute in the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The deadline for enrollment is Monday, March 19.http://www.cf.edu/news/phlebotomy022212.html 05E546DF-A5F8-43E4-8BD5-DF40739E20B0 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:56:23 -0500 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida will offer Couponing 101. The course will meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 6, at the Ewers Century Center, Room 208, at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The fee is $20. Students will learn what kind of coupons are available, where to find the most popular coupons, easy methods of coupon organization, and tips to save money. The registration deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 28. For more information or to register, call 352-873-5804, or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/couponing012212.html 39F24968-E287-430C-A6AE-E4464429DE82 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:15:33 -0500 The College of Central Florida will host presentations on â€œBrazil â€” The South American BRICâ€ with Dr. Terry L. McCoy, professor emeritus and director, Latin American Business Environment Program, Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Florida. McCoy will provide background on BRIC â€” Brazil, Russia, India and China, countries considered to be at a similar stage in economic development â€” and will go into depth on Brazil and its remarkable emergence as a global player. The presentations will be held Monday, Feb. 27, 9:30-10:45 a.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 101B, at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto, and Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 12:30-1:45 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center, Room 108, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala. There is no fee to attend either session. McCoy was the director of the UF Center for Latin American Studies, 1985-1996, and associate director of the Center for International Business Education and Research in the Warrington College of Business Administration, 1999-2010. He is the author of numerous scholarly publications and a contributor of commentary on Latin America events to various newspapers. Since 1999 McCoyâ€™s research, teaching and consulting have focused on business and investment in Latin America. He publishes an annual assessment of business environment in the region, teaches a masterâ€™s course on this topic and directs the UF Business in Brazil study program at the Catholic University in Rio de Janeiro. The events are supported by CF Foundation. For additional information, contact Dr. John Anene, anenej@cf.edu, 352-746-6721, ext. 6126; or Dewith Mayne, mayned@cf.edu, 352-746-6721, ext. 6127.http://www.cf.edu/news/bric022112.html DCA7141E-0B4E-4B5B-A563-93C1F86C678E Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:00:27 -0500 The College of Central Florida will host â€œSilence is Death,â€ an HIV/AIDS advocacy and awareness program on Saturday, March 3, at the Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Community members can receive information, free testing and lunch during the program, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Seating is limited; to RSVP, call 352-629-0137, ext. 2251. The program is co-sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the CF Collegiate Advancement Program, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., and the Marion County Health Department.http://www.cf.edu/news/hivaidsprogram022112.html ED9F4EA0-553C-4ED1-A11C-BB57621626AE Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:59:52 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer a QuickBooks 2011 Comprehensive course in March at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The class will meet on Thursdays, March 1 through April 12, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. In the hands-on course, students will learn how to set up and maintain a QuickBooks company, learn about customer invoices, vendor bills, inventory, sales taxes, banking activity and reconciling, payroll, reports and more. The course fee is $109. A textbook is also required. The deadline for enrollment is Monday, Feb. 27. For more information or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/quickbooks022112.html 3FA9B4ED-F4FB-4269-810A-4244719EFEB3 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:59:12 -0500 The College of Central Florida will hold its spring â€œFaith-a-Paloozaâ€ interfaith discussion on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Community members are invited to share their thoughts and engage in discussion and light refreshments with representatives from a variety of local faith communities, CF students, faculty and staff from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center, Room 108, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The event is sponsored by the CF student club PANTS, Pantheist, Agnostic, Non-Theist Society. There will be no admission fee for this event, but canned food donations to support Operation Backpack are encouraged. â€œOne of the primary missions of the club is to reinforce the important values of tolerance and understanding through open dialogue with members of CFâ€™s diverse faith communities,â€ said Dr. Peter D. Smith, associate professor of Humanities. â€œOur intent is to encourage co-existence among neighbors of different faiths. This will provide the overarching topic for discussion, but we also hope that dialogue will be free-flowing.â€ For information about the event or the club, contact Smith at 352-854-2322, ext. 1293.http://www.cf.edu/news/faithapalooza022112.html B3DA6062-1CB9-4CA9-BA83-BC578C47B88B Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:38:05 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer a Certified Nursing Assistant program in March at the CF Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd. in Ocala. This program prepares the individual for work as a nursing assistant in nursing homes and prepares students to take the Florida CNA exam. The course consists of classroom instruction as well as lab practice and clinical experience. The class will meet Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 26 through May 17, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The course fee is $589 and a textbook is required. A high school diploma or GED is not required. Students must complete the Test of Adult Basic Education before enrolling. Students may enroll by telephone at 352-854-5804; online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>; or at the CF Institute in the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The deadline for enrollment is Monday, March. 19.http://www.cf.edu/news/hamptoncna022012.html 040DD081-EEB7-42DB-AEF3-3AA29A48F452 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:57:44 -0500 College of Central Florida Theatre will present â€œThe Tempestâ€ at the Ocala Campus in March. Performances will be held Wednesday through Friday, March 28-31, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 1, at 3 p.m. in the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center, 3001 S.W. College Road. Doors open to the public 30 minutes before each performance. Regular admission is $12 for adults and $6 for students. CF student admission is free for all performances with CF ID. â€œOur version of Shakespeareâ€™s â€˜Tempestâ€™ is a lively adaptation of the Bardâ€™s original work,â€ said Robert Oâ€™Brien, CF assistant professor of theatre. â€œâ€˜The Tempestâ€™ is all about Prosperoâ€™s magic brought to life through the collaboration of all of the theatrical elements available to us. Our production is a little bit of â€˜Shakespeare du Soleil.â€™â€ For reservations, call the CF Box Office at 352-873-5810 or visit <a href="http://tickets.cf.edu" target="_blank" >tickets.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/tempest021612.html B0C79316-7D86-47DB-B00F-CE7F3313FE7A Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:39:34 -0500 The College of Central Florida will host an open house with its University Center partners on Wednesday, Feb. 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the lobby of the University Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Representatives of Barry University, Capella University, College of Central Florida, Saint Leo University, University of Central Florida, University of Florida and Webster University will be available to answer questions about bachelorâ€™s and masterâ€™s degree programs offered at the University Center and online. Refreshments will be provided by Capella University and Starbucks. For information about the open house or the University Center, call 352-873-5866, visit <a href="http://UC.CF.edu" target="_blank" >UC.CF.edu</a>, or email uc@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/ucopenhouse021612.html 7A19B877-8DEC-4176-839D-20721D7D8471 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:38:52 -0500 The Senior Learning Institute at the College of Central Florida is offering a free class session during March Membership Enhancement Month. Individuals who are 50 and older are invited to sit in on one of 10 classes offered during March, including Basic Spreadsheets, Gentle Yoga, Our Night Sky and Understanding the U.S. Constitution. Individuals who attend a class may also enter a drawing for a free annual membership to the Senior Learning Institute, which offers a variety of cultural and community activities each year in addition to the courses. Class dates and information are available by calling 352-291-4444, visiting <a href="http://pathways.cf.edu/sli" target="_blank" >pathways.cf.edu/sli</a>, or emailing seniorinstitute@cf.edu. The Senior Learning Instituteâ€™s annual membership fee is $125 and allows participants to enroll in any course offered by the institute for $8. Most courses are held at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.http://www.cf.edu/news/sliclass021612.html C99139DF-F055-4F8E-A19F-1FF7EFAEC189 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:38:09 -0500 The College of Central Florida International Film Series will present â€œMilk,â€ a biography on gay activist and politician Harvey Milk. The film will be shown on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd. and at 7 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus in Building 8, Room 110, 3001 S.W. College Road. At the Appleton, viewers pay museum admission unless they are a museum member or a patron of the CF International Film Series. Series membership is $15 for individuals, $25 for dual membership and includes a bonus film each year. For information about membership, call 352-873-5808. The viewing is free at CF. Released in 2008, â€œMilkâ€ shows the later part of Harvey Milkâ€™s life and pursuit of gay rights to become Californiaâ€™s first openly gay elected official. It stars Sean Penn, Josh Brolin and Emile Hirsch. â€œMilkâ€ was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won two for Best Original Screenplay and Best Actor in a Leading Role for Penn. This film is rated R for language, some sexual content and brief violence. For more information on the International Film Series, contact Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233 or visit <a href="http://www.cf.edu/foundation/events/filmseries.htm" target="_blank" >www.cf.edu/foundation/events/filmseries.htm</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/filmmilk021412.html 13EF7180-755D-4D8B-8B11-3336479356E1 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:38:40 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer two computer courses beginning Feb. 24 at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Intermediate Computer Repair and Troubleshooting will meet on Fridays, Feb. 24 and March 2, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 201B. The course fee is $69. The hands-on course will enable students to troubleshoot and repair specific problems on a personal computer. Computers for Seniors II will meet on Fridays, Feb. 24 through March 9, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 201B. The course fee is $45. Students will learn how to organize and customize a desktop, search the Internet more efficiently and perform downloads. To register or for information about additional noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruscomputers021012.html 7566A497-BEB0-4735-8D22-F6985D205B11 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:16:39 -0500 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will begin a Refresher Course for Certified Nursing Assistants on Monday, March 19. This 16-hour program is intended for nonpracticing Certified Nursing Assistants who would like to re-enter the field and CNAs who have allowed their license to lapse and need to retake the state licensure exam. The class will meet Mondays and Wednesdays, March 19 through 28, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The course fee is $149 and no textbook is required. The course consists of a pre-assessment testing and review of theory as well as a thorough review and practice of the core CNA skills. This course cannot be taken as a substitute for a regular CNA course and it is not an exam prep course. Students may enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland, or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes). Deadline for enrollment is Friday, March 9. The college will be closed for spring break March 12-16.http://www.cf.edu/news/levycna020912.html E45A22EF-F1C0-42F4-B36A-8DBFB35A7DAC Thu, 9 Feb 2012 14:18:31 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer Backyard Birding course at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The class will meet Wednesdays, Feb. 15 and 22, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 102. The course fee is $35. Participants will learn how to provide the best habitat for birds while learning about those native to Florida in this fun and information class. To register or for information about additional noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusbirding020912.html 88E73D55-F293-4FD6-BC66-82D767CB06C1 Thu, 9 Feb 2012 14:17:56 -0500 Bob Hawkins, manager of Grants Development for the College of Central Florida, has earned a nationally recognized credential in the grants field. The recognition is conferred by the Grant Professionals Certification Institute Inc., an affiliate of the Grant Professionals Association. Hawkins, who has held his position at CF for more than six years, is one of 331 certified grant designers and managers who were conferred the GPC title as Grant Professional Certified. The credential recognizes proficiency in standards that include tenure in the profession, education, demonstrated achievement and a commitment to service for public and private philanthropy. Hawkins is the sole grants development professional at CF, which is awarded an average of 30 grants per year valued at $3 million to $4 million for college programs. Hawkins also presents grantsmanship workshops for the college and community. To learn more, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/hawkins020912.html 0D471422-B3BD-4062-9E5E-9276BB15752E Thu, 9 Feb 2012 14:17:21 -0500 Faculty, staff and students of the College of Central Florida will celebrate a United Way Day of Caring at Evangeline Booth Garden Apartments on Saturday, Feb. 25. For more than a decade, CF has partnered with the independent seniors at the apartment complex managed by the Salvation Army. Volunteers will engage residents with cosmetology services, a car wash, games, heavy lifting, some light cleaning, and more. The activities will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the apartment complex, 2921 N.E. 14th St., Ocala. "CF is honored to work with Evangeline Booth Garden Apartments,â€ said Mac Dismuke, manager of CF Learning Support Centers and a volunteer. â€œEmployees and students volunteering their time, talent and resources to help improve the lives of these residents shows one small part of the commitment CF has to the community. It epitomizes our institutional values of integrity, service, responsibility and dignity.â€ For information about the event, contact Mac Dismuke at 352-854-2322, ext. 1392, or dismukem@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/dayofcaring020712.html 88F0DDA2-291F-4317-9A1C-C67BBE524B33 Thu, 9 Feb 2012 13:09:29 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer a computer basics course for senior learners. Computers for Seniors I will meet 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays, Feb. 18 through March 3, at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course fee is $45. Begin with an overview of the computer including basic software systems, Internet usage, email and Windows. No computer experience is necessary. To learn more or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/computers020712.html 548B4497-EDA4-46C6-974E-90262B65D480 Thu, 9 Feb 2012 13:08:23 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer a course to help computer owners keep their machines operating in peak condition. Computer Repair and Troubleshooting will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, Feb. 21 through March 6, at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The fee is $69. In this course, participants will learn how computers work; how to disassemble, configure and assemble to basic computer; and how to install the Windows operating system. They will also learn about immediate maintenance, upgrade and repair. To learn more or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/computerrepair020812.html 14384ECF-6483-4765-8B6E-39A56742367E Thu, 9 Feb 2012 13:07:10 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer a course on voice-over business opportunities. Getting Paid to Talk will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27, at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The interactive class will cover the voice-over business, income potential and how to have a demo produced. Students will also have the opportunity to practice recording and hear the results. The fee is $49. For more information or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/voiceovers020812.html 1941C61E-AD8E-457F-B1A1-F44299CF3927 Thu, 9 Feb 2012 13:06:22 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer a course on grant writing for nonprofit agencies and governmental units. Grantsmanship: All You Need to Know to Get Started will meet from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 1, at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Participants will learn how to research potential funding sources, complete a grant application, and increase their agencyâ€™s chances of obtaining funds. The fee is $109. To learn more or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/grants020712.html E46483E8-F3F0-4D21-9E2C-8C9DFCBF1DCC Thu, 9 Feb 2012 13:05:38 -0500 The College of Central Florida will present the film â€œThe Blind Sideâ€ on Friday, Feb. 17. The showing is free and begins at 6 p.m. at the CF Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. â€œThe Blind Side,â€ which was released in 2009, is based on the true story of Michael Oher, a homeless black teen who becomes an All American football player. The 129-minute film was directed by John Lee Hancock. It is rated PG-13 for a scene involving brief violence, drug and sexual references. The film is the second of the year in the Hampton Center Film Series, a cultural and educational outreach program. The series presents three enlightening films, each followed by a brief discussion. â€œStand and Deliverâ€ will be featured on March 9. The series is sponsored by the CF International Film Series, the CF Foundation and The Sircle Inc. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 352-873-5881.http://www.cf.edu/news/hamptonfilm020712.html 0ACF5AAE-9213-472E-BBDF-D01982B53AB2 Thu, 9 Feb 2012 11:29:14 -0500 The College of Central Florida will hold information sessions on Monday, Feb. 20, for four-year degree programs in Early Childhood Education and Business and Organizational Management. Sessions will be held at noon and 5:30 p.m. in the lobby of the University Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The sessions will offer general information about admission and financial aid, as well as details about the programs that are offered: the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Prekindergarten/Primary Education and the Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Management with specializations in Agribusiness Management, Health Care Management, Management Information Systems and Public Safety Administration. The college has been granted Level II accreditation to offer baccalaureate degrees by its accrediting organization, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information about the sessions, contact Kelly Besser at 352-854-2322, ext. 1621, Kelly.Besser@cf.edu or Debbie Bowe at 352-854-2322, ext. 1575, bowed@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/infosessions020212.htm 56D80F59-149E-4523-AA65-A0CECCAC411F Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:57:53 -0500 The College of Central Florida invites students, parents and community members to 2012 Preview Night on Thursday, March 1. The event will be held 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The college will showcase the many career and educational opportunities available at CF with exhibits and workshops on dual enrollment, admissions and financial aid, workforce and certificate programs, teacher education opportunities, and advanced degrees including CFâ€™s new baccalaureate programs and those offered through CFâ€™s university partners. Visit one or several of the information sessions. â€œPreview Night provides an opportunity for our community to see what options are available at CF,â€ said Teri Little-Berry, director of Admissions and Records. For information about the free event, call Randolph Bellamy at 352-854-2322, ext. 1543.http://www.cf.edu/news/previewnight020112.htm 9F3D8672-E9DF-4296-8981-E9AABA39F963 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 13:39:20 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer an eight-session Entrepreneur Academy. The program provides a step-by-step approach to planning a successful business venture and is designed to guide individuals who are new to owning and operating their own business. The program will be offered Tuesdays, Feb. 21 through April 10, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The fee is $160. Participants will explore topics including: managing your personal financial condition; determining the barriers to entering a market; refining the business idea; developing the business plan; and more. Participants will have the opportunity to meet local entrepreneurs and representatives from SCORE, Small Business Development Center and the U.S. Small Business Administration. The program is offered in cooperation with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension. For more information or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/entrepreneuracademy020112.htm 66F463E2-21A5-4C22-A7F9-B486A20D74CE Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:01:33 -0500 The College of Central Florida has earned 2011 Tree Campus USA recognition for its dedication to campus forestry management and environmental stewardship. This is the third year that CF has been named a Tree Campus USA. Tree Campus USA is a national program that honors colleges and universities and their leaders for promoting healthy management of their campus forests and for engaging the community in environmental stewardship. Tree Campus USA is a program of the Arbor Day Foundation. CF met the five core standards of tree care and community engagement in order to receive Tree Campus USA status. The standards are establishing a campus tree advisory committee; providing a campus tree-care plan; dedicating annual expenditures on the campus tree-care plan; participating in an Arbor Day observance; and instituting a service-learning project to engage students. The Arbor Day Foundation launched Tree Campus USA in fall 2008 by planting trees at nine college campuses throughout the United States. To learn more about sustainability at CF, visit <a href="http://www.cf.edu/about/sustainability" target="_blank" >www.cf.edu/about/sustainability</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/treecampus012612.htm 75C8FEE2-35BB-4D9E-B423-A53D0CA2BB54 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:32:28 -0500 The College of Central Florida will host a presentation on â€œCivil Rights Trail and Multicultural Understandingâ€ with Dr. Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons, senior lecturer of African American Studies and Religion at the University of Florida. The presentation will be held Monday, Feb. 6, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 101B, at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The presentation will be repeated on Monday, Feb. 6, from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. at the Ewers Century Center, Room 108, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala. There is no fee to attend either session. Simmons has a long history in the area of civil rights, human rights and peace work. During her early adult years, as a college student and thereafter, she was active with the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee. She spent seven years working full time on voter registration and desegregation activities in Mississippi, Georgia and Alabama during the height of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. Simmons is a contributor to the 2010 book â€œHands on the Freedom Plow: Personal Accounts by Women in SNCC,â€ in which 52 women shared their courageous personal stories. Simmons contribution, â€œFighting for My Rights: One SNCC Womanâ€™s Experience, 1961-1964,â€ was Part 1 of the book. In March 2011 she was presented the Womenâ€™s Global Award by the Gainesville Commission on the Status of Women for her lifetime of service on behalf of African-American and womenâ€™s rights. The events are supported by CF Foundation and Student Life. For additional information, contact Dr. John Anene, anenej@cf.edu, 352-746-6721, ext. 6126; or Dewith Mayne, mayned@cf.edu, 352-746-6721, ext. 6127.http://www.cf.edu/news/simmons012612.htm 316C91CE-517E-4216-9BCA-929811B320A2 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:31:47 -0500 The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus will offer Beginning Golf. The course will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 31 through Feb. 16, from 4-6 p.m. at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course fee is $89. Learn pre-shot fundamentals and how proper grip and posture can get you off to a great start. The Professional Golfersâ€™ Association instructor has more than 20 years of experience. Intermediate and advanced classes will be offered later this spring. For information on other noncredit courses or to register, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusgolf012612.htm FBF8BD0A-EBE3-4489-9C84-F9B11DB1B87C Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:08:22 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/realestate012612.htm 7569E842-FD09-4476-87F3-BE85362DAEDF Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:05:06 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer Microsoft Office Basics course at the Citrus Campus on Saturdays, Feb. 4 through March 31, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 201B, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The fee is $159. The course will introduce students to Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel. Learn the basics of PowerPoint to create slide shows for business, meetings or personal use. Learn Excel to create a checkbook register, amortization tables and more. To register or for information on other noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusoffice012612.htm 4BEDC9FC-57C2-4957-9FE8-BEBDA238F858 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:04:34 -0500 The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus offers basic motorcycle training in cooperation with the Motorcycle Training Institute. The Motorcycle Basic Rider Course is a research-based and action-oriented curriculum designed to teach beginning motorcyclists of all ages the physical and mental skills necessary to ride safely on the street. It includes basic motorcycle operation, maximum effective braking techniques, turning skills, obstacle avoidance maneuvers, classroom instruction and 10 hours of on-cycle training. The course is held on Fridays from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sundays 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The course fee is $195 until March 31 and includes student workbooks and use of helmets and motorcycles. RiderCoaches for the program are all experienced motorcycle operators who are nationally certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. For more information, call Continuing Education at the Citrus Campus, 352-249-1210. For enrollment, call MTII at 877-308-7246. The schedule is also available online at <a href="http://www.mtii.com" target="_blank" >www.mtii.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusmotorcycle012012.htm 34CBFFAD-770E-462F-A126-9EEEC9092924 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:16:07 -0500 The College of Central Florida will hold information sessions on Monday, Jan. 30, for four-year degree programs in Early Childhood Education and Business and Organizational Management. Sessions will be held at noon and 5:30 p.m. in the lobby of the University Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The sessions will offer general information about admission and financial aid, as well as details about the programs that are offered: the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Prekindergarten/Primary Education and the Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Management with specializations in Agribusiness Management, Health Care Management, Management Information Systems and Public Safety Administration. The college has been granted Level II accreditation to offer baccalaureate degrees by its accrediting organization, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information about the sessions, contact Kelly Besser at 352-854-2322, ext. 1621, Kelly.Besser@cf.edu or Debbie Bowe at 352-854-2322, ext. 1575, bowed@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/infosessions012012.htm 4F28E0FA-5FD0-4AD3-8E0C-7A1588680A9F Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:14:26 -0500 The College of Central Florida will host â€œA Symphony of Sights: 45 Years of FAFOâ€ at the Webber Gallery. The exhibit, which is comprised of the permanent collection of Fine Arts for Ocala, opens on Feb. 9 with a reception from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Webber Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. There is no fee to attend the exhibit or reception. FAFO was formed in 1967 with the simple mission to promote the appreciation of fine arts and enhance art education in the community. With that vision in mind, a determined group of art lovers formed a nonprofit organization and began the Ocala Arts Festival. This exhibit features artworks purchased from the festival and represents the scope of art FAFO has brought to the community. â€œFor many people in Ocala, FAFO simply refers to the annual art festival,â€ said Tyrus Clutter, FAFO board member and assistant professor of Visual Arts at CF. â€œWhile FAFO is more than just the event held each October, it is fitting that people connect the visual arts in Ocala to FAFO. For decades the organization has brought regional and national art and artists to Marion County, and this fine collection of work, obtained over many years, provides an excellent glimpse at why the FAFO Art Festival continues to draw more people than any other arts event in Ocala.â€ The festival is considered one of Central Floridaâ€™s premier art shows. FAFO also hosts the Symphony Under the Stars each Motherâ€™s Day to bring performing arts to the community. FAFO continues to support arts education through scholarships and various community programs. The exhibit will continue through March 22. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The gallery is closed Sundays, Mondays and college-observed holidays.http://www.cf.edu/news/webberfafo011912.htm C2D8C509-61CC-471D-8E6A-C65BBEE233DE Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:10:07 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer insurance prelicensing courses in February. The courses will meet Saturdays and Sundays, Feb. 4-12, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The 2-15 Life, Health and Variable Annuities course qualifies students to sit for the state licensing exam upon successful completion. Accredited Claims Adjuster qualifies students to process property and casualty claims and waives the state examination for those seeking to be licensed as an independent or company adjuster. Registered Customer Service Representative 4-40 qualifies students to secure a customer representative license and successful completion of the course also serves as an exemption from the state exam. The fee for each course is $345 and the registration deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 1. For information on continuing education requirements or to register, call 352-873-5804. Registration is also available online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/insurance011912.htm EF7C0E0B-FBAB-405C-9D5A-B1A485798743 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:10:12 -0500 A Basic Digital Photography course will be offered at the College of Central Florida Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Classes will meet Mondays, Jan. 23-Feb. 6, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 201B. The fee is $79. Students will learn digital camera basics as well as how to crop pictures, about depth of field and focus, problem solving and using post-processing software programs. Bring your digital cameras and instruction manuals. To register or for information about additional noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusphoto011912.htm 915465F8-4ECD-46CE-8D10-99E159906E74 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:19:31 -0500 The state-required course for first-time drivers will now be offered the College of Central Florida Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The class will meet Friday, Jan. 27, from 5-9 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 102. The course fee is $35. The First-Time Driverâ€™s Four-Hour Course meets the Department of Highway and Safety Motor Vehicles requirements for anyone who wants to obtain a first-time driverâ€™s license in Florida. Learn how to be a safe driver by studying driving strategies and avoiding the use of drugs and alcohol. The class will be offered again on Friday, March 23, and Wednesday, May 23. To register or for information about additional noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusdriving011912.htm EA329E94-5DB7-4820-A7AB-7EBD20447C78 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:18:46 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer the class Writing Your Memoirs at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The class will meet Thursday, Jan. 26, from 3-5 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 102. The course fee is $25. A memoir is a way to find meaning in the world, make sense of your existence and maybe help someone else benefit from your experience. Learn how to tell your life story, whether it has been filled with disasters, unbelievable events, or even if it has been mundane. To register or for information about additional noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusmemoir011912.htm FD54B426-658C-4C54-B233-7E65E51E02B5 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:18:12 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonmarch011712.htm F78D2F57-A746-4E3A-9D0C-5D1D929D5934 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:38:26 -0500 The College of Central Florida Foundation Endowed Chairs for Excellence Program will present Mary Lightfine, author of â€œNurses, Nomads and Warlordsâ€ on Wednesday, Feb. 8.There is no charge to attend the event which will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Lightfine, a seasoned veteran of the Nobel Prize-winning Doctors Without Boundaries, has appeared in LIFE Magazine, The History Channel, as well as national and international television. She will share inspirational and compelling stories about some of her more challenging experiences, such as traveling through war-torn Somalia, the jungles of Sri Lanka and bringing food to starving refugees in Southern Sudan following the destruction of their villages by government alliances. Attendees will be educated, entertained and discover how to make a difference in the world. For more information visit <a href="http://www.nursewithoutboundaries.com" target="_blank" >www.nursewithoutboundaries.com</a>, <a href="http://www.volunteerswithoutboundaries.com" target="_blank" >www.volunteerswithoutboundaries.com</a> and <a href="http://www.marylightfine.com" target="_blank" >www.marylightfine.com</a>. For more information about the event, contact Barbara Anderson at 352-854-2322, ext. 1350.http://www.cf.edu/news/nurselecture011712.htm BDA00892-C5D5-45AB-A247-554BA73A00C3 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:36:37 -0500 The College of Central Florida Humanities and Social Sciences Department will sponsor a free lecture on â€œThe Divine Proportion: a New Renaissance in Science, Art and Spirituality,â€ in partnership with The Interfaith Alliance of Marion County. The event will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 7, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. â€œA new unified yet very ancient way of looking at nature and reality may help heal the schism between the domains of science and religion,â€ said Dr. Scott Olsen, CF professor of Philosophy and Religion, who will present the lecture as part of the Sarala Ramkrishna Karve Endowed Chair from the CF Foundation. â€œInsights into the harmonic numerical patterns behind all phenomena may show the way for solving the most difficult problems in not only physics, biology and aesthetics, but also in the foundations of transformative spiritual experiences.â€ Olsen is writing his new book, â€œDivine Proportion: the Mathematical Perfection of the Universe.â€ His first book, â€œThe Golden Section: Natureâ€™s Greatest Secret,â€ in which he explored mysteries known to DaVinci, Kepler, Plato and other ancients, was awarded first place for design by the Bookbinderâ€™s Guild of New York in 2007. It is now in eight foreign languages â€” Greek, Russian, Slovenian, Czech, Norwegian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean â€” and has resulted in invitations to lecture throughout the world. This visually illustrated talk will serve as both a status report on research findings for his new book as well as the annual meeting lecture of The Interfaith Alliance of Marion County. For information about the event, email olsens@cf.edu or call 352-854-2322, ext. 1236 or 1295. For more information about TIA, visit <a href="http://www.interfaithalliance.org" target="_blank" >www.interfaithalliance.org</a> or email TIAofMarionCountyFL@gmail.com.http://www.cf.edu/news/olsenlecture011712.htm 31DBE10E-394C-44F4-8A10-5B4CC2DF6474 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:36:02 -0500 The African-American Student Union of the College of Central Florida will present Pathways to Freedom Black History Exhibit in celebration of Black History Month. The exhibit, which was developed by Leroy Chandler, will be on display Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 1-2, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center, Room 108, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Also at noon on Feb. 1, Chandler will present a lecture about the exhibit. The collection consists of photographs, artwork, news articles, buttons and cards. On display will be more than 2,000 artifacts ranging from slave trade to the Civil War, from reconstruction and the Jim Crowe south to the Civil Rights movement and election of Barack Obama, Americaâ€™s first black president. For more information about the exhibit and lecture, contact Lisa Smith at 352-854-2322, ext. 1243.http://www.cf.edu/news/blackhistory011312.htm A9BAD2F5-AE13-4B94-8DD3-2719016FFDC3 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:01:38 -0500 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer the Real Estate 14-Hour Continuing Education course in February. This course meets the 14-hour continuing education requirement for all real estate licensees (sales associate and broker) prior to the renewal of their licenses during each licensure period. The class is scheduled to meet on Saturdays, Feb. 11 and 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. An alternate schedule may be arranged if needed. Please call 352-493-9533 to advise us of your needs. The course fee of $100 includes the textbook. Enroll in person at the Levy Center or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes).http://www.cf.edu/news/levyrealestate011312.htm 87D52951-F359-4AC1-99C4-E0DE71047045 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:00:19 -0500 The College of Central Florida International Film Series will present â€œLast Train Home,â€ a documentary of a Chinese familyâ€™s annual migration. The film will be shown on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd. and at 7 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus in Building 8, Room 110, 3001 S.W. College Road. At the Appleton, viewers pay museum admission unless they are a museum member or a patron of the CF International Film Series. Series membership is $15 for individuals, $25 for dual membership and includes a bonus film each year. For information about membership, call 352-873-5808. The viewing is free at CF. Released in 2009, â€œLast Train Homeâ€ shows the yearly journey of one family out of 200 million from the city to the country to celebrate the New Year. It stars Changhua Zhan, Yang Zhang and Suqin Chen and is directed by Lixin Fan. This film was named Best Documentary Feature at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam in 2009. This 85-minute film is subtitled. For more information on the International Film Series, contact Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233, or visit <a href="http://www.cf.edu/foundation/events/filmseries.htm" target="_blank" >www.cf.edu/foundation/events/filmseries.htm</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/filmlasttrain011312.htm 4AD6A429-8506-4187-9BFC-9434019B13FD Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:58:41 -0500 The College of Central Florida will bring â€œCooking with the Calamari Sistersâ€ to the community in February. The Performing Arts Series event will be presented on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 3 p.m. in the Curtis Peterson Auditorium, 3810 N. Educational Path in Lecanto and Monday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Tickets are $26 each. In this stage comedy, Delphine and Carmela Calamariâ€™s public access cable cooking show, â€œMangia Italiano,â€ cooks up family anecdotes, wacky dishes and crazy song-and-dance routines to favorite tunes from the Italian-American songbook and beyond. The sisters sing and dance their way through the preparation of four courses of Italian cuisine with such beloved Italian favorites as â€œCome On-A My House,â€ â€œBotcha Me,â€ â€œThatâ€™s Amore,â€ and of course, â€œMambo Italiano!â€ For information and tickets, call 352-873-5810 or 352-746-6721, ext. 1416. To purchase tickets online, visit <a href="http://tickets.cf.edu" target="_blank" >tickets.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/pascalamari011312.htm 79301179-D1C1-43F7-96B8-E4D3D65A0F78 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:57:57 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/presidentreceptions011212.htm 15F403A1-3C8F-4EF8-9FD4-3EE2C11E794F Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:38:26 -0500 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer three computer courses designed just for seniors. These courses start with the basics and advance at a comfortable pace with the beginner in mind. Small classes offer the opportunity for one-on-one time with the instructor. Computers for Seniors I will meet Fridays, Feb. 3-17, from 9 to 11 a.m. Learn the basics beginning with an overview of the computer including software systems, Internet usage, email and Windows. Computers for Seniors II will meet Fridays, Feb. 24-March 9, from 9 to 11 a.m. Learn how to organize and customize a desktop, search the Internet more efficiently and perform downloads. You will also learn to cut and paste and use the Help features. Computers for Seniors III will meet Fridays, March 23-April 6, from 9 to 11 a.m. This class introduces Microsoft Word and Publisher. Learn to create greeting cards, business cards, brochures, letters and more. The fee for each course is $45. Enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. The deadline for enrollment is one week before the start of each course. For more information call 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyseniorcomputers011012.htm 08B8BB38-DCF1-403F-ABDF-6C7FEC5BDE63 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:17:44 -0500 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer Computer Fundamentals beginning in February. The class will meet Mondays, Feb. 6 through March 5, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland. This beginnerâ€™s class is designed for the person who has little or no experience with computers. Students will learn computer hardware and software terminology, how to turn on the computer, use a mouse, drop-down menus and toolbars. They will become familiar with the keyboard and work with files and folders. The class also covers searching the Internet, and sending and receiving email. The course fee is $119. Participants may enroll in person at the Levy Center or by calling 352-493-9533, ext. 2106.http://www.cf.edu/news/levycomputer011012.htm 8BC289F0-D805-43BC-96F1-B32315C2C19D Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:16:58 -0500 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer Conversational Spanish courses on Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. beginning Feb. 2. The courses are for those wishing to expand their horizons by being exposed to a new language and culture. Learn introductions, small talk, how to order food and many other useful conversational items to make travel a more rewarding experience. Part I is offered from Feb. 2 to March 8, Part II will follow from March 22 to April 26. The fee for each part is $75. It is recommended that students buy the book â€œLearn Spanish the Fast and Fun Way,â€ Third Edition, by Gene Hammitt before class begins. Enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland, or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>. For more information call 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyspanish011012.htm BB3452B1-A578-44CC-B6AD-470AB6962745 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:16:17 -0500 The College of Central Florida International Film Series will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Tuesday, Jan. 17, with a reception and screening of â€œThe Kingâ€™s Speech.â€ The reception and film, which are free, begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Webber Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Ira Holmes, who founded the film series in 1962, will speak at the reception. When Holmes began the series, there were few opportunities to view films in Ocala, and fewer that opened doors to a world of culture. It is believed to be the longest, consecutive running film program in the state. â€œThe Kingâ€™s Speech,â€ which was released in 2010, is a British historical drama directed by Tom Hooper and written by David Seidler. Based on the true story of King George VI, the film follows the royal monarchâ€™s repeated attempts to find his voice and his struggle at being thrust to the throne. The film won four Academy Awards in 2010 including the Oscar for Best Motion Picture of the Year. It stars Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter. It is rated R for some hard language. For more information on the International Film Series, contact Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233, or visit <a href="http://www.cf.edu/foundation/events/filmseries.htm" target="_blank" >www.cf.edu/foundation/events/filmseries.htm</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/filmseries010912.htm 977E20AE-05E4-43DB-8CE0-7CF951EB3B90 Mon, 9 Jan 2012 16:05:45 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/securityofficer010912.htm FA2DF256-5920-4CBD-BA9D-A25C36759039 Mon, 9 Jan 2012 10:21:30 -0500 The Senior Learning Institute at the College of Central Florida will show the silent film â€œModern Timesâ€ on Wednesday, Jan. 11, as a free sampling of upcoming courses. The mini-course will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. in the University Center, Room 109, at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The session will give participants an opportunity to preview the two upcoming courses Modern Times: Emerging Technologies of the 21st Century and For Love of Film. The film â€œModern Timesâ€ is a 1936 comedy by Charlie Chaplin. The classic reflects poor employment and financial conditions during the Great Depression of the 1930s. The Senior Learning Institute, a membership organization of learners age 50 and better, offers college-level courses without the requirement of homework and tests. In addition, members enjoy a variety of cultural and community activities. Membership is $125 per year or $75 for October through April; courses are $8 each. Please call 352-291-4444 or 352-854-2322, ext. 1282, for information about the Senior Learning Institute or to make a reservation for the course. Seating is limited.http://www.cf.edu/news/SLIpreview010912.htm F9C3424C-227D-4DE8-B22D-098862CA6A20 Mon, 9 Jan 2012 09:38:57 -0500 The College of Central Florida will present the 2010 film â€œThe Kingâ€™s Speechâ€ on Friday, Jan. 20. The showing is free and begins at 6 p.m. at the CF Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. "The Kingâ€™s Speech,â€ which was released in 2010, is a British historical drama directed by Tom Hooper and written by David Seidler. Based on the true story of King George VI, the film follows the royal monarchâ€™s repeated attempts to find his voice and his struggle at being thrust to the throne. The film won four Academy Awards in 2010 including the Oscar for Best Motion Picture of the Year. It stars Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter. It is rated R for some hard language. The film is the first of the year in the Hampton Center Film Series, a cultural and educational outreach program. The series presents three enlightening films, each followed by a brief discussion. â€œThe Blind Sideâ€ will be featured on Feb. 17 and â€œStand and Deliverâ€ on March 9. The series is sponsored by the CF International Film Series, the CF Foundation and The Sircle Inc. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 352-873-5881.http://www.cf.edu/news/hamptonfilmspeech010912.htm 62F713CA-4292-4EC4-9476-581A34170251 Mon, 9 Jan 2012 09:37:45 -0500 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida will offer Couponing 101. The course will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Ewers Century Center, Room 207, at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The fee is $20. Students will learn what kind of coupons are available, where to find the most popular coupons, easy methods of coupon organization, and tips to save money. For more information or to register, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1675, or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/coupon010912.htm 03FE642F-3143-47AE-8A3C-2BC17192449A Mon, 9 Jan 2012 09:37:13 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/youthchoir010612.htm E5C658A5-3BDD-4DD4-9402-FC146E959608 Fri, 6 Jan 2012 09:33:39 -0500 Two College of Central Florida administrators have been presented Patriot Employer awards by the Office of the U.S. Secretary of Defense for â€œcontributing to national security and protecting liberty and freedom by supporting employee participation in Americaâ€™s National Guard and Reserve Force.â€ Dr. James Harvey, senior vice president, and Facilities Director Tommy Morelock were nominated for the awards by Kevin Justice, manager of Plant Safety and Facility Operations. â€œThey are without a doubt the most accommodating and understanding employers I have had in my 29-year career with the Florida National Guard,â€ Justice said. â€œDuring my five years with CF, my bosses have adjusted my schedule whenever necessary for training and deployment. They have supported me and my family, and outwardly recognize me and the Florida National Guard as assets.â€ The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is a Department of Defense agency that promotes public and private understanding of the National Guard and Reserve in order to gain employer and community support. Today, in both manpower and force capability, the Reserve components comprise nearly half of the total U.S. armed forces.http://www.cf.edu/news/justiceaward010612.htm 39DB6F40-7D7F-4786-91B3-DBA350170877 Fri, 6 Jan 2012 09:32:57 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer Sign Language Basics starting Feb. 9. The course will meet Thursdays through March 8, from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. This 10-hour starter course is designed to teach hand shapes and finger spelling using the deaf alphabet. Instructor Judy McCumbee will also demonstrate how to add facial and body expressions when signing. The fee for this course is $75. For additional information or to enroll, visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> or call 352-873-5804. The enrollment deadline is Feb. 7.http://www.cf.edu/news/signlanguage010612.htm 3D6F4FB0-B39F-4549-9E15-7A4AC3AFB1A3 Fri, 6 Jan 2012 09:32:25 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/poolbequest122711.htm 6C6531FD-E98F-42BC-8CD5-38CF32A4542F Tue, 3 Jan 2012 08:40:59 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonfebruary122011.htm C2DA22BE-3DCD-4AA1-BC1D-064D3264F3E6 Tue, 3 Jan 2012 08:39:38 -0500 â€œFor the Love of the Sea: Watercolors of Philip Steelâ€ will open Jan. 21 as the first temporary exhibition of 2012 at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida. On exhibit will be more than 40 original watercolors by this award-winning New England artist. Daily admission to the Appleton Museum is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CF students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. Steelâ€™s nautical paintings reflect his vast knowledge of the ocean and respect for those who make a living from the sea. His paintings of seascapes dramatically capture the power and excitement of wind and waves, the ever-changing play of light on water, the tension of a sailâ€™s rigging and the movements of a boatâ€™s crew. He has studios in Southwest Harbor, Maine, and Fort Pierce, and is a signature member of the American Society of Marine Artists, the Florida Watercolor Society and a Fellow Member of the American Artist Professional League. In addition to temporary exhibitions, the Appleton Museum of Art showcases a permanent collection of European, American and contemporary art, plus Asian, African, Islamic and pre-Columbian artifacts and antiquities. The Appleton Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays and closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Yearâ€™s Day. A 12-month membership is available for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonsteel121911.htm 5D97F5F4-0134-4689-B5E1-9BF1C2F9FB73 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:50:54 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletongala121911.htm 18FC99B4-281D-4844-B819-65625CC4A10B Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:50:01 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/holidayhours121911.htm 7FB38ADC-9F1F-43C4-A583-229D25C23DAC Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:52:38 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/dinnertheater121511.htm BC22C7CE-F2A0-473B-A919-A633009B49F6 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:05:03 -0500 The College of Central Florida Levy Center and SCORE Gainesville, counselors to Americaâ€™s small business, have joined forces to present Simple Steps to Starting Your Business. This free introductory workshop will be held on Monday, Jan. 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. The focus is on testing your business idea and identifying the key factors that influence start-up success. This workshop will provide an overview of the skills and tools needed when deciding to start a business. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of owning a business, the most profitable form for your business, and the fundamentals of formation, organization, marketing, cash flow and funding sources. At the conclusion, participants may sign up for additional business planning and mentoring sessions for a modest fee. Participants must register in advance to attend this free session. Register in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland, or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes). For more information call 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyscore121511.htm 349B7C8D-F95B-4F9D-8F0A-B8E0FEEF51DC Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:03:30 -0500 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer the opportunity to learn basic quilting techniques in January. The class will be held at the Levy County Quilt Museum, 11050 N.W. 10th Ave., Chiefland. Participants will create a nine-patch baby quilt under the instruction of award-winning quilter Ailien Kooi. Learn the cutting, sewing and assembly process all the way to the finished product. No previous experience is required. Classes will meet on Mondays, Jan. 23 through Feb. 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. The course fee is $69. Enroll at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland, or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes). A list of supplies will be provided when you enroll in the course at the Levy Center. If you enroll online, contact the Levy Center to be mailed the list. Participants must have access to a sewing machine which they can bring to class on the days they are needed. For more information call 352-493-9533. The college will be closed for winter break beginning Dec. 21 and will reopen on Jan. 3.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyquilt121511.htm 5CFA01E7-03A4-4101-8548-EEDF4256BB65 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:02:33 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/insurance121311.htm B96176CE-29F8-4212-A363-DE4518DB57C3 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:47:40 -0500 The U.S. Post Office at the College of Central Florida has announced its holiday hours and reminds residents that there is no waiting at its convenient Ocala Campus location. The Contract Postal Unit offers the same services as a full size U.S. Post Office, except for money orders, and is located right across from Paddock Mall at 3001 S.W. College Road. The office is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays; it will be closed Dec. 23 and 30, and Jan. 2. The office is easily accessed from College Road. Turn left after entering Southwest 26th Street and then right into the first parking lot. There are parking spaces designated for postal customers and an outside drop box for stamped mail. The Post Office is located in Building 34, down the hall from the CF Bookstore. For information, call 352-854-2322, ext.1396.http://www.cf.edu/news/cfpostoffice121311.htm CF71F65D-37D8-473D-9028-81B501C70B0D Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:37:44 -0500 The College of Central Florida will hold its fall 2011 commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 16. The ceremony begins at noon at First Baptist Church of Ocala, 2801 S.E. Maricamp Road, and will also be streamed live on the Internet. Sen. Evelyn Lynn will receive the Distinguished Service Award. The graduation speaker will be Professor Gary Ashlock, who retires on graduation day after 48 years as a biology teacher and basketball coach. Friends and family who are not able to attend can view the ceremony at the CF website, <a href="http://www.CF.edu" target="_blank" >www.CF.edu</a>; search for graduation. The ceremony can also be viewed at the First Baptist Church website, <a href="http://www.fbcocala.org" target="_blank" >www.fbcocala.org</a>. For more information, call the Ocala Campus at 352-873-5828, Citrus Campus at 352-746-6721, or Levy Center at 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/graduation120811.htm 62BD8899-9B51-4AE7-8D9C-12A2237E4616 Thu, 8 Dec 2011 16:27:57 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer Keyboarding Fundamentals at the Citrus Campus in January. The course will meet Fridays, Jan. 13-27, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 201B, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course fee is $45. The course is for beginning typists who want to move from four-finger typing to full-blown touch typing. Students should have access to a computer with Internet access for practicing lessons between classes. To register or for information on other noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit the Citrus Campus. The college will be closed Dec. 21 through Jan. 2 for winter break. Register online any time at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruskeyboard120811.htm A30EA345-F155-4A56-96F0-DAF2D6CBEE86 Thu, 8 Dec 2011 16:27:14 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusart120811.htm EB64FA63-2C2F-4FB7-8212-27E3A80FCECA Thu, 8 Dec 2011 16:25:38 -0500 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer a four-week Creative Writing Workshop for beginning and experienced writers. The class will meet on Thursdays, Jan. 19 through Feb. 9, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland. The course fee is $75. This workshop is designed for writers who are interested in learning more about literary techniques. Students will read their own original work in class and have it critiqued by peers. Experienced writers who desire input on improving the literary, stylistic and tonal quality of a work in progress will also benefit from this workshop. The deadline to enroll is Thursday, Jan. 12. Enroll online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes) or in person at the Levy Center. The college will be closed for winter break beginning Dec. 21 and will reopen on Jan. 3. For more information call 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levywriting120811.htm F4E637D6-EE4C-4180-BD24-58F9B2A8B59D Thu, 8 Dec 2011 16:25:03 -0500 The College of Central Florida International Film Series will present â€œLe Grande Voyageâ€ on Tuesday, Jan. 10. The film will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., and at 7 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus in Building 8, Room 110, 3001 S.W. College Road. Released in 2004, â€œLe Grande Voyageâ€ follows a Muslim father and reluctant son as they travel by car on a religious pilgrimage to Mecca from France. While distant from one another at first, the two gradually come together and learn more about each other. The film stars Nicolas Cazale, Mohamed Majd and Jacky Nercessian. This film is 102 minutes and is unrated. At the Appleton, viewers pay museum admission unless they are a museum member or a patron of the CF International Film Series. Series membership is $15 for individuals, $25 for dual membership and includes a bonus film each year. For information about membership, call 352-873-5808. The viewing is free at CF. For more information on the International Film Series, contact Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233 or visit www.cf.edu/foundation/events/filmseries.htm.<a href="http://www.cf.edu/foundation/events/filmseries.htm" target="_blank" >www.cf.edu/foundation/events/filmseries.htm</a>http://www.cf.edu/news/filmgrandevoyage120611.htm 2C4C6DC1-7D2F-4C2D-853E-B7408483B63D Tue, 6 Dec 2011 14:10:32 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/sliproposals113011.htm 71D7FB1F-98C6-4DB3-9ABF-1FE43E14B1CD Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:18:19 -0500 The College of Central Florida will host world-renowned musician and educator Donna Wissinger on Thursday, Dec. 1. Wissinger and keyboard accompanist Joy Myers will combine music and art to bring history and literature to life at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland. At 10:30 a.m. the pair will perform their interpretation of â€œBeowulf: A Tale of Courage and Honor,â€ a retelling of the classic poem about the great warrior Beowulf as he fights evil in the names of honor, loyalty and allegiance. At 1 p.m. they will provide a workshop on the creative process of developing their performance. The performances â€” which are directed to adult education students, college students and educators â€” are free and open to the public. Wissinger is an internationally recognized concert flutist and arts consultant. Her work is based on the premise that learning is an affair of the heart as well as the mind, and that the arts are an essential component of inspired life-long learning. Wissinger is a principal of Creative Leaps International, a premier Florida and South Arts Touring Artist, and engaged as Artist-in-the-Schools nationwide. She is also the inaugural recipient of the Doris Leeper Award for Excellence in Arts Education. The program is presented by the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida. For information, contact Joan Luebbe at 352-493-9533, ext. 2118.http://www.cf.edu/news/levywissinger112911.htm F6F4F0DB-33C3-44E0-9C8D-F5E0844F759C Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:29:01 -0500 The College of Central Florida Levy Center is accepting applications for the next Certified Nursing Assistant training program which begins Monday, Jan. 23. This 120-hour program prepares students to take the Florida CNA exam and to work as a nursing assistant in hospitals, long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics and physicianâ€™s offices. The course consists of classroom instruction, skills lab training and hands-on clinical experience. Training is approximately six weeks and takes place at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland, and Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Trenton. A high school diploma or GED is not required but prospective candidates must take the Test of Adult Basic Education prior to enrolling in the class. To make an appointment to take the TABE at the Levy Center call 352-493-9533. Cost is $15. The course fee is $589 and additional expenses include textbook, background screening, health screening, uniform and the cost of the state exam. This course is not eligible for federal financial aid including Pell Grant. For more information call 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levycna112911.htm 2258631A-1EB4-4AF6-B0A8-9202A21984D2 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:27:16 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonartist112811.htm 15EB9FBD-2A8D-41B2-9C90-B77B129786FF Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:08:17 -0500 College of Central Florida student publications and contributors garnered numerous awards at the recent Florida College System Activities Association Student Publications Division Awards Conference. The Ocala Campus literary and fine arts magazine Imprints earned first place for cover, third for general excellence, third for staff page, third for table of contents, and an honorable mention for editing, which was completed by editor E.A. Weatherly. Imprints individual awards were presented to Allison Bezzy, Michelle Myers and Weatherly, first place for poetry; Jason Ketcham, first place for fiction; Michelle Myers, first place for nonfiction; Weatherly, individual award for excellence as 2011 Imprints student editor. â€œIâ€™m so proud of the students who worked for two semesters to construct another fine issue of Imprints,â€ said Dr. Cassandra Robison, Imprints advisor. E.A. (Allison) Weatherly served on both Imprints 2010 as assistant editor then led the Imprints 2011 staff as editor in chief. She did a superb job of leadership and of following her aesthetic. We have some fine student writers and artists here at the College of Central Florida who have once again done us proud.â€ Citrus Campus students were recognized for their contributions to the student publication In the Write Mind, Volume 22. Individual awards were presented to Babette Payne, third place for art; Chelsea E. Hunt, third place for photography; and Elizabeth Jennings, third place for fiction. â€œOur publication In the Write Mind provides a forum for our Citrus students to showcase their literary and artistic talents,â€ said advisor Mike Temple. â€œOur local students have demonstrated that they are talented and can compete on a state level. We are proud of their accomplishments.â€http://www.cf.edu/news/publicationawards112311.htm 9EA2C6D1-D50B-4C71-B03A-C44C59C44050 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:20:06 -0500 The College of Central Florida Patriot Blues Jazz Band will present â€œJazz at the Webberâ€ at the CF Ocala Campus. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Webber Center, 3001 S.W. College Road. The doors open to the public 30 minutes before each performance. The jazz musicians and vocalists will perform for the first time under the direction of Charles J. Vaughan, Ph.D., CF associate professor of music. â€œThe CF Jazz Ensemble and Combo are excited to perform at this yearâ€™s â€˜Jazz at the Webber,â€™â€ said Vaughan. â€œTheir repertoire ranges from swinging jazz standards to the soulful hits of James Brown and the funky rhythms of Earth Wind and Fire.â€ Seating is limited. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for students, and free for CF staff, faculty and students. Refreshments will be served. Tickets are available through the Box Office at 352-873-5810 or the website <a href="http://tickets.CF.edu" target="_blank" >tickets.CF.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/jazzatwebber112311.htm 62D6A76E-66AA-44AF-8918-6CFD6693BB12 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:18:41 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/appleton112311.htm 4A0FCEEB-663D-4B05-85DB-AF4DD344CB1A Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:17:44 -0500 What can 867 pairs of hands do? During 2011, when working as part of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Marion County, these hands have contributed 118,776 hours of service to make a difference in our area. Opportunities for service abound through RSVP, which is sponsored by the College of Central Florida. RSVP partners with local nonprofit agencies to pair adults, age 55 and better, with numerous projects. During 2012 RSVP will focus its volunteer recruitment efforts in the areas of health services; services to veterans and military families; improvement of reading readiness for pre-elementary, economically disadvantaged children; education on conservation of energy and natural resources; and improving access to services and benefits for homeless individuals in Marion County. There is an immediate need for volunteers to serve as reading partners for 3- and 4-year-olds and as peer partners/mentors for residents in transitional housing settings. These opportunities require just a two- to four-hour commitment per month. Volunteers are also needed to teach energy conservation and how to live in the green environment, and to work with veterans and military families. Training is provided for all volunteer opportunities. For additional information about RSVP, contact RSVP Program Manager LuAnn Haywood at HaywoodL@cf.edu or 352-291-4444.http://www.cf.edu/news/rsvp112311.htm 3C9DA899-09DF-4D9A-90CB-4051DAD2F3D7 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:10:57 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/driving112311.htm 13DF1257-09AE-43DB-8D1F-1EF5ABCFB992 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:09:56 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/insurance112311.htm 7EB01DF0-EA64-48B0-BE23-2F8B92721620 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:09:13 -0500 The College of Central Florida Theatre for Young Audiences will present â€œThe Labors of Herculesâ€ at the CF Ocala Campus. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, in the Black Box Theatre of the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center, 3001 S.W. College Road. The doors open to the public 30 minutes before each performance. In this play by Brad Lawrence, Hercules learns through various trials to use his brain power over muscle power in order to conquer evil King Eurystheus. Seating is limited. Tickets are $3 or a donation of one nonperishable food item for a local food bank. For more information or to order tickets call the CF Box Office at 352-873-5810.http://www.cf.edu/news/laborsofhercules112311.htm 032E28DC-41F3-4BD3-8AA6-0E58648C599B Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:44:12 -0500 The College of Central Florida will hold information sessions on Monday, Dec. 5, for four-year degree programs in Early Childhood Education and Business and Organizational Management. Sessions will be held at noon and 5:30 p.m. in the lobby of the University Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. CF is now accepting applications for spring semester, which begins Jan. 5. The application deadline is Dec. 13. The sessions will offer general information about admission and financial aid, as well as details about the programs that are offered: the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Prekindergarten/Primary Education and the Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Management with specializations in Agribusiness Management, Health Care Management, Management Information Systems and Public Safety Administration. The college has been granted Level II accreditation to offer baccalaureate degrees by its accrediting organization, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information about the sessions, contact Kelly Besser at 352-854-2322, ext. 1621, Kelly.Besser@cf.edu or Debbie Bowe at 352-854-2322, ext. 1575, bowed@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/infosessions112311.htm 3A2AB11B-26F3-45A0-86B8-91C7E4A1C713 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:42:29 -0500 Ramona Kirsch, director of International Education at the College of Central Florida, was a panel moderator and presenter at the Indo-Global Education Summit in Delhi, India, in November. The summit focused on academic collaborations and student enrollment. Kirsch has served CF since August 2007 and is India country director for USA Community College Consortium. CF is a member of the consortium, which collaborates in welcoming international students from around the world. The college is committed to providing an educational environment that includes opportunities for interaction with and among students of many cultures. Kirschâ€™s extensive travels have included three excursions as a Fulbright Scholar. In April 2011, she traveled to India with the Fulbright-Nehru International Education Administrators Seminar. In 2003-2004 she was awarded the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship and taught in a Bundesrealgymnasium in Vienna. In 2002-2003, she received a Fulbright Research Fellowship to conduct research in Austria for her graduate degree.http://www.cf.edu/news/kirsch112311.htm 232BC942-F494-479E-856A-C884D1268DCA Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:41:54 -0500 The College of Central Florida has announced that its January-June 2012 CF Institute Schedule is now available. The schedule can be viewed online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> and includes hundreds of classes on arts, culture and leisure; business, industry and leadership; child care and family; computers; driving; insurance; real estate; security officer training and more. Printed copies are available at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road; Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto; Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland; and the Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. For information, visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> or call 352-873-8504.http://www.cf.edu/news/ceschedule112211.htm 76359E74-6B94-4431-A8BD-2622F4574E23 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:10:57 -0500 College of Central Florida recognized six students who completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program at the Levy Center on Thursday, Nov. 17. Receiving Certificates of Completion were Jennifer Ellis, Katherine Garrison, Natalie Langford, Jacquelyn Matos, Rita Monteleone and Samantha Randolph. The CNA program prepares students to work in the health care field as nursing assistants and to take and pass the Florida Certified Nursing Assistant exam. The program consists of 80 hours of classroom and lab training as well as 40 hours of clinical experience in a local health care facility. The students attended Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Trenton for their clinical experience. The Levy Center is accepting enrollment for the next CNA training program, which begins Jan. 23, 2012. Prior to enrolling in the program, prospective students must take the TABE, Test of Adult Basic Education. For more information contact Joleen Gonzalez at 352-493-9533, ext. 2106. In addition to the CNA course, the Levy Center offers a variety of other continuing education courses as well as college credit, adult education, and adult high school. For additional information, visit the Levy Center at 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland, call 352-493-9533, or go to <a href="http://www.cf.edu/departments/levy/" target="_blank" >www.cf.edu/departments/levy/</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/levycna112111.htm C1E5DD0A-2D2C-4B99-8158-CECC1F7A91B6 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:11:51 -0500 The College of Central Florida Visual and Performing Arts program will present the CF Wind Symphony and CF Patriot Singers on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. The performance will be held in the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. As a special gift to the community, admission is free and tickets are not required. The performance will feature the CF Wind Symphony, the programâ€™s most advanced instrumentalists, and the CF Patriot Singers, CFâ€™s premier vocal ensemble. â€œThis concert is a thrilling and exciting venture through the contemporary and traditional repertoire of both the wind band and the choral ensemble,â€ said Charles J. Vaughan, CF instructor. â€œIn addition to the individual ensemble performances, the groups will team up for a very peaceful and serene performance of â€˜Sleepâ€™ by Eric Whitacre.â€ For reservations, call the CF Box Office at 352-873-5810.http://www.cf.edu/news/symphony112111.htm 9A59483B-1005-4D74-A6EA-08522E67C6B2 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:11:06 -0500 Students and employees of College of Central Florida will celebrate an early Thanksgiving with the 80 residents of Evangeline Booth Garden Apartments on Wednesday, Nov. 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For the 10th consecutive year CF will prepare and share a traditional meal with residents of Evangeline Booth, which is a venture of the Salvation Army, Housing Authority and private concerns in Marion County. â€œThis is a very meaningful event for the college,â€ said Jean Scheppers, professor of Communications. â€œMany of the more than 1,000 staff and students who have visited Evangeline Booth Gardens over the past 10 years return year after year to share the holiday with their treasured friends. The turkey dinner is always a hit, especially when it is delivered piping hot and served with all the trimmings." Over the years, students have embraced the apartments as a site for service-learning activities. Practical Nursing students have conducted health screenings; Career Academy students have planned and carried out holiday parties; art students have produced a mural for the community room; and Personal Services students have washed and cut hair and given manicures. The Thanksgiving dinner project has served more than 850 meals, contributed more than $2,500 to Evangeline Booth Gardenâ€™s community projects, and generated countless smiles for residents of the apartments. This year Communications students in the classes of Wendy Adams have been recording the oral histories of the residents of Evangeline, and a student jazz duo from CF will be performing live in concert before the meal. To learn more about the event or to make a donation for the meal, call Scheppers at 352-854-2322, ext. 1688, or email scheppej@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/thanksgiving112111.htm 17B6294C-2F03-4875-97F8-53B8E0123870 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:10:25 -0500 The College of Central Florida will once again present Trains at the Holidays at the Webber Gallery of the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The exhibit, which opens on Thursday, Dec. 15, has become a holiday tradition for young and old alike. There is no fee for the exhibit or the reception, which will be will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17. Light refreshments will be available. From noon to 2 p.m., Keith Marr of Operation Lifesaver will entertain and educate visitors with train-related music and a safety presentation for parents and children. From 2 to 4 p.m., Ocala Model Railroaders will conduct a workshop and demonstration on the art of model railroads. The 16th annual exhibit includes exciting layouts and models with historic and holiday themes, which are provided by Ocala Model Railroaders and private collector Bruce Richardson. The Webber Gallery has extended hours for the exhibit, which will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily including weekends through Dec. 30; the gallery will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25. For more information about the exhibit, call 352-873-5809.http://www.cf.edu/news/trains111711.htm FF7F66E1-99B5-42C8-8BD9-4B5E7A6F18BA Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:57:19 -0500 The College of Central Florida Visual and Performing Arts program will present the Patriot Dance Ensemble and Friends on Thursday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. The performance will be held in the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The performance will feature the CF Patriot Dance Ensemble, the program's most advanced dancers, as well as students from Belleview High School and West Port High School. â€œThe Patriot Dance Ensemble will premier exciting new works based on the forces of our lives,â€ said CF instructor Rebecca Lott. â€œThe dancers in this concert are fierce and dancing completely from their hearts with total dedication to the work.â€ The choreography is a collaboration of Lott, her students, Cate Mease Martin from Belleview High School and Jana Tripp from West Port High School. The works are choreographed to musical selections by Philip Glass, Talking Heads, Trent Reznor, Michael Wall, Cecila Bartoli and other artists. For reservations, call the CF Box Office at 352-873-5810 or visit <a href="http://tickets.cf.edu" target="_blank" >tickets.cf.edu</a>. Regular admission will be $12 for adults and $6 for students. CF student admission is free for all performances withhttp://www.cf.edu/news/patriotdance111711.htm 71088993-B510-4571-B11C-8DE921C1A31B Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:56:22 -0500 The Senior Learning Institute at the College of Central Florida will offer Introduction to Buying and Selling on eBay. The course will meet from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, Dec. 6 and 8, at the Ewers Century Center, Room 306, at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The fee is $8 for Senior Learning Institute members and $35 for nonmembers. Participants will learn how to open eBay Buyer/Seller and PayPal accounts; find, compare and research items; bid on auctions, Buy It Now and Make Offers; distinguish between different types of fees and payment methods; rules and policies; security and more. The Senior Learning Institute was founded in 1992 and was sponsored by CF to promote continuing education, learning opportunities, quality leisure time and social interaction for residents 50 and better. The institute is nationally recognized as a premier postsecondary educational program for the 50-plus learners. For more information or to register, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1675, or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/sliebay111711.htm 58C91F07-6831-475D-98E5-3CB693C45C32 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:55:41 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/collegehonors111611.htm 93BFCA2B-3BCC-420A-B44D-40BA2B1E84EA Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:57:23 -0500 The College of Central Florida Performing Arts Series will host â€œItâ€™s a Wonderful Life: Live from WVL Radio Theatre.â€ Performances will be held on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 3 p.m. in the Curtis Peterson Auditorium, 3810 N. Educational Path, Lecanto; and Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 5 and 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Tickets are $26. This 1940â€™s â€œlive radio broadcastâ€ is a fresh new adaptation of the beloved film and holiday classic, set in the fictional studio of WVL Radio Theatre. When a blizzard keeps the professional actors from arriving in time, the station employees take the stage instead. â€œThis radio theater production is a lovely, funny and fresh take to the story everyone knows so well,â€ said Dr. Jennifer Fryns, CF director of Visual and Performing Arts. â€œI can think of no better time than the holidays to go to the theater with family and friends, to be entertained and reminded of the things that really matter in life. Buy tickets as a holiday gift, bring the grandkids and bundle up as the cast takes you through this wintery tale." For information and tickets, call 352-873-5810 or 352-746-6721, ext. 1416. To purchase tickets online, visit <a href="http://tickets.CF.edu" target="_blank" >tickets.CF.edu</a>. The performances are sponsored in part by Dex One.http://www.cf.edu/news/paswonderfullife111411.htm DD6D71B9-F116-4A1C-844E-BA02FE13133B Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:27:59 -0500 The College of Central Florida has announced that its Spring 2012 Senior Learning Institute schedule is now available. Copies are available in the Senior Learning Institute office in the Ewers Century Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road, or online at <a href="http://Pathways.cf.edu/SLI" target="_blank" >Pathways.cf.edu/SLI</a>. The Senior Learning Institute, a membership organization of learners age 50 and better, offers college-level courses without the requirement of homework and tests. In addition, members enjoy a variety of cultural and community activities. Membership is $125 per year or $75 for October through April; courses are $8 each. "If you are retired or nearing retirement and are interested in finding ways to maintain your mental acuity, be in the company of intellectually stimulating adults and enjoy the experience of learning new things, the Senior Learning Institute will be of benefit to you,â€ said Jerone Gamble, executive manager of the CF Institute. This community of learners was organized by the college in 1992 and is nationally recognized as one of the premier Plus 50 learning organizations in America. For additional information about the institute, contact Gamble at jeronegamble@cf.edu or 352-854-2322, ext. 1282.http://www.cf.edu/news/slischedule111011.htm 29F95BE0-ADCF-413C-8F27-C25BD3546F3A Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:59:28 -0500 The College of Central Florida International Film Series will present â€œJourney from Zanskar,â€ a documentary that follows the plight of 17 children and two monks to save their diminishing Tibetan culture. The film will be shown on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd. and at 7 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus in Building 8, Room 110, 3001 S.W. College Road. At the Appleton, viewers pay museum admission unless they are a museum member or a patron of the CF International Film Series. Series membership is $15 for individuals, $25 for dual membership and includes a bonus film each year. For information about membership, call 352-873-5808. The viewing is free at CF. Released in 2010, â€œJourney from Zanskarâ€ shows the struggles of Tibetans to keep their culture and traditions alive in the face of economic progress. The 90-minute film stars the Dalai Lama and Lobsang Dhamchoe; it is narrated by Richard Gere and directed by Frederick Marx. It is rated PG. For more information on the International Film Series, contact Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233 or visit <a href="http://www.cf.edu/foundation/events/filmseries.htm" target="_blank" >www.cf.edu/foundation/events/filmseries.htm</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/filmzanskar110411.htm 726CCF47-1C50-40EA-B7C4-9F66FFDD1983 Mon, 7 Nov 2011 09:58:46 -0500 The Senior Learning Institute at the College of Central Florida will be holding information sessions on Monday Nov. 7, for the Plus 50 Completion Strategy. Sessions will be held at noon and 5:30 p.m. in the lobby of the University Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Information will be provided for individuals 50 and better who are interested in completing a degree or earning a certificate or credential to become active, or remain active, in high-demand fields in the workforce. You may explore the opportunity of obtaining credit for prior learning, documentation of prior credits earned and the availability of accelerated classes suited for plus 50 learners. The Senior Learning Institute was founded in 1992 and was sponsored by CF to promote continuing education, learning opportunities, quality leisure time and social interaction for residents 50 and better. The institute is nationally recognized as a premier postsecondary educational program for the 50-plus learners. Plus 50 Completion Strategies is a program of the American Association of Community Colleges and is funded in part by the Lumina Foundation. For more information call Jerone Gamble at 352-854-2322, ext. 1282.http://www.cf.edu/news/plus50110411.htm 53FEF953-3424-4D58-AC24-F3BE1696E0A1 Mon, 7 Nov 2011 09:58:11 -0500 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer a six-hour course that will introduce students to basic Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 skills. Classes will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6, at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. Students will learn to create polished presentations that will incorporate clip art, sounds and charts. Basic computer skills and a USB flash drive are required for this class. The textbook is included in the $69 fee. For information about the course, call 352-493-9533. To register, visit the Levy Center or go to <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> and select Levy noncredit classes.http://www.cf.edu/news/Levyppt110411.htm 1C757C97-48D0-491B-8FE8-7805B423526D Mon, 7 Nov 2011 09:57:19 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusrecreation110211.htm DC6D7168-45F4-43F9-B655-B068219C4047 Wed, 2 Nov 2011 11:05:29 -0400 The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus will offer security officer training. The Security Officer: 24-Hour Unarmed course will meet from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 8-17, in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 103, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course fee is $125. The course will cover legal issues/civil liability, observation and patrol techniques, report writing and emergency procedures. This course meets the minimum state requirement for an unarmed security officer to apply for a D license. Students must also complete the 16-Hour Unarmed Supplemental course within 180 days from initial license application, as the state requires 40 hours of training. Due to state requirements, all class time must be attended. To register or for information on other noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrussecurity110211.htm 7F835C94-C277-4868-BAB7-9CD56D719BC6 Wed, 2 Nov 2011 11:04:50 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/patriotpress110111.htm B61B4336-7938-4D92-96D5-13993ECC21DA Tue, 1 Nov 2011 11:59:08 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/holocaustdvd110111.htm 109282F2-9DAD-4A57-A51C-E665A3903E3C Tue, 1 Nov 2011 11:58:17 -0400 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida will offer a new insurance ethics continuing education course on Friday, Nov. 11, in partnership with the Ocala chapter of the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors. Ethics for Agents and Adjusters, Department of Financial Services No. 76288 and No. 76289, provides three hours of continuing education for licensed insurance agents and adjusters. It is also approved for 4-40 customer representatives. The session will be held 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. following the monthly breakfast meeting of NAIFA-Ocala at the CF Ocala Campus, Ewers Century Center, Room 101. The breakfast meeting will begin 8 a.m. and will focus on insurance industry advocacy. The $52 course fee includes breakfast; however all individuals who enroll on or before Tuesday, Nov. 8, will pay an early bird rate. Courses on insurance qualify for technical business continuing professional education credit for Florida Certified Public Accountants. Enrollment will be accepted at the door. Register online any time at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> or contact the CF Institute at 352-873-5804 to register or for information on continuing education requirements. A discount is available for NAIFA-Ocala members. Membership will be verified.http://www.cf.edu/news/insurance110111.htm 5EC307E0-AFE5-4F59-8B6D-EFB4069DC955 Tue, 1 Nov 2011 11:57:34 -0400 The College of Central Florida will feature the â€œGreen Dragon Collectionâ€ by artist Lee Partin at the Citrus Campus in November. The pottery exhibit will be open Nov. 7-30 in the upstairs exhibition hall in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway in Lecanto. Exhibit hours are 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The exhibit will be closed on weekends. There will be a reception on Thursday, Nov. 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend the exhibition or reception, which are made possible by the CF Foundation and the CF Institute for Community Advancement. â€œI canâ€™t imagine my life without my art. It keeps me balanced,â€ said Partin. â€œI have called this the â€˜Green Dragon Collectionâ€™ as the two signature pieces are finished in green dragon glaze and are adorned with dragon decoration. The dragon thread is woven throughout my life. I was born in the year of the dragon, our company is called Dragonworks, and in some circles I am known as the Dragon Lady.â€ Partin lives in Homosassa, has worked for the Citrus County School Board for 22 years and has taught pottery with the CF Institute for 15 years. In her 40 years as a potter, she has won numerous awards, including Best in Show. She also spins, weaves and makes hot glass beads and fused glass. For more information about the exhibit, contact CF Associate Professor of Visual Arts Michele Wirt at 352-746-6721, ext. 6131http://www.cf.edu/news/GreenDragon103111.htm 02C6EC8F-4D03-4178-8C0F-70CE9011D2EE Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:45:41 -0400 Twenty-four area high school and college students have received certificates for completing the fifth annual Student Leadership Development Series, sponsored by the CF Institute for Community Advancement and Citrus County Schools. Participants completed five or more of the seven workshops conducted at the CF Citrus Campus. The seven-week series consisted of workshops focused on leadership, ethics and public service opportunities. For more information on the Student Leadership Development Series, contact the CF Citrus Campus at 352-746-6721.http://www.cf.edu/news/Citrusleadership103111.htm 28F0E167-F178-41FB-A172-AA2C254960E5 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:42:08 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalasecurity103111.htm 74E66388-9329-478F-B6D0-11C70F4DD54E Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:41:22 -0400 The College of Central Florida will exhibit â€œCleared Hot! An Exclusive and Personal Photographic Journey into the U.S. Air Forceâ€ at the Webber Center Gallery beginning Jan. 5, 2012. A reception will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12, in the Webber Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The event and reception are free and open to the public. This exhibit is comprised of fine art photographs by renowned photographer Nicholas Price. Price spent 18 months, from 2005-2007, capturing the men and women of the U.S. Air Force to tell the story of their pride and dedication, stamina and service. Price took more than 8,000 photographs and painstakingly selected 60 for this exhibition, according to the Library of Congress, which acquired the collection in 2009. â€œThe 60 photographs create a valuable visual story for understanding the hard work of todayâ€™s military,â€ said Helena Zinkham, acting chief of the Prints and Photographs Division. â€œThis compelling photographic essay, created to honor the men and women of the Air Force, enriches the libraryâ€™s collections by providing a contemporary counterpart to our historic resources.â€ This exhibit will continue through Feb. 3, 2012. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The gallery is closed Sundays, Mondays and college-observed holidays. For more information call 352-873-5809.http://www.cf.edu/news/clearedhot102611.htm 53222487-8D24-42A5-84F6-F51244AAD2ED Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:13:17 -0400 The College of Central Florida Musical Theatre Ensemble will present â€œChildren of Edenâ€ by Stephen Schwartz and John Caird. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18 and 19, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, in the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. â€œThe production is loosely based on the first four chapters of Genesis and is about parents, children and faith,â€ said Matthew Bumbach, director of the CF Musical Theatre Ensemble. â€œIt has a story that everyone can relate to. We have all either been children trying to make our own way in the world or parents struggling with the thought of letting those children go.â€ Tickets for this performance are $12 for adults and $6 for non-CF students. CF students and staff may attend free of charge. For more information or to purchase tickets call the Box Office at 352-873-5810. Tickets are also available online at <a href="http://tickets.cf.edu" target="_blank" >tickets.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/childrenofeden102611.htm 88FE2F06-94E6-466A-A13C-A8D93BECE93A Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:11:57 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer Microsoft Excel 2007 at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Classes will meet Mondays, Nov. 7-28, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 202 F. The fee is $139. This class will help students get comfortable with spreadsheet navigation, data manipulation, formatting and formulas. They will learn import and export capabilities, charts and graphs and integration with other Microsoft Office products. To register or for information about additional noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusexcel102611.htm 606D26ED-50C3-47C9-BD49-6228355A2135 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:11:11 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/henningsen102511.htm 8E87D887-3F87-4460-B43F-4895995BF4F4 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:42:55 -0400 The College of Central Florida offers English as a Second Language course at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Classes will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 1-17, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Building C3, Room 206. The fee is $75. Students will learn practical skills in English, such as making a telephone call, setting an appointment, vocabulary and much more. To register or for information about additional noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusesl102511.htm 9C314F33-7A65-4C01-9BF0-7390C55A7268 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:28:45 -0400 A Basic Digital Photography course will be offered at the College of Central Florida Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Classes will meet Thursdays, Nov. 3-17, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 202 F. The fee is $79. Students will learn digital camera basics as well as how to crop pictures, about depth of field and focus, problem solving and using post-processing software programs. Bring your digital cameras and instruction manuals. To register or for information about additional noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusphoto102511.htm 6A9A47B1-9058-41CF-A808-09496AD5842B Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:28:01 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer a Computer Repair and Troubleshooting course at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Classes will meet Tuesdays, Nov. 1-8, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 201B. The fee is $69. Students will learn to diagnose and troubleshoot computer problems as well as maintain, upgrade and repair personal computers through hands-on experience using the Microsoft Operating Systems interface. To register or for information about additional noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruscomputer102511.htm 929BE4E0-7495-4345-93EB-B10D7153D112 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:27:31 -0400 The Senior Learning Institute at the College of Central Florida will offer a free screening and discussion of â€œJudgment at Nurembergâ€ on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 5 p.m. in the University Center, Room 109, at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The 1961 film features Spencer Tracy, Burt Lancaster and Richard Widmark. This is the final session in the course For the Love of Films: Courtroom Dramas. The session is open to the public. The Senior Learning Institute was founded in 1992 and was sponsored by CF to promote continuing education, learning opportunities, quality leisure time and social interaction for residents 50 and better. The institute is nationally recognized as a premier postsecondary educational program for the 50-plus learners. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1675.http://www.cf.edu/news/slifilm102111.htm A254D38D-8B79-448A-97B9-FA6DAB1FCF19 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:39:53 -0400 The Visual Artistsâ€™ Society brings â€œBest of the Season: A Culinary Celebrationâ€ to the Webber Center Gallery at College of Central Florida beginning Wednesday, Nov. 9. An opening reception will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on that day in the Webber Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The event and reception are free and open to the public. Visual Artistsâ€™ Society was formed by CF to serve local artists and exhibit their talent and imagination. Member David Dâ€™Alessandris shares his vision, â€œAs an artist I am motivated by materials, color and texture, subject matter and of course a touch of humor. Art should not necessarily be a canvas or a piece of paper under glass.â€ Judging will be by Nan Smith, a sculptor and professor in the ceramics program at the University of Florida. Smithâ€™s sculpture has been shown in the books â€œThe Figure in Clayâ€ and â€œWorld Famous Ceramic Artists Studiosâ€ and is featured in numerous magazine articles. Her work is in collections of The American Express Corporation, The Lamar Dodd Art Center and the World Ceramics Exposition Korea International Collection, Ichon, Korea. This exhibit will be open through Saturday, Dec. 10. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The gallery is closed Sundays, Mondays and college-observed holidays. For more information call 352-873-5809.http://www.cf.edu/news/bestoftheseason101011.htm 33477743-B6E1-4C19-AEE0-E1FF76BDE742 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:51:45 -0400 The College of Central Florida International Film Series will present â€œThe Hurt Locker,â€ a war film focusing on three United States Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal members in Iraq. The film will be shown on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd. and at 7 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus in Building 8, Room 110, 3001 S.W. College Road. At the Appleton, viewers pay museum admission unless they are a museum member or a patron of the CF International Film Series. Series membership is $15 for individuals, $25 for dual membership and includes a bonus film each year. For information about membership, call 352-873-5808. The viewing is free at CF. Released in 2008, â€œThe Hurt Lockerâ€ shows the conflict, stress and harsh reality the soldiers must face. The film won six Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. It stars Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie and Brian Geraghty. This film is rated R for war violence and language. For more information on the International Film Series, contact Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233, or visit <a href="http://www.cf.edu/foundation/events/filmseries.htm" target="_blank" >www.cf.edu/foundation/events/filmseries.htm</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/filmhurtlocker101011.htm 9B476DA8-9DBC-46F8-BDE5-E5C79E53E740 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:50:50 -0400 The College of Central Florida will hold information sessions on Monday, Nov. 7, for new four-year degree programs in Early Childhood Education and Business and Organizational Management. Sessions will be held at noon and 5:30 p.m. in the lobby of the University Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. CF is now accepting applications for spring semester, which begins Jan. 5. The application deadline is Dec. 13. The sessions will offer general information about admission and financial aid, as well as details about the programs that are offered: the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Prekindergarten/Primary Education and the Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Management with specializations in Agribusiness Management, Health Care Management, Management Information Systems and Public Safety Administration. The college has been granted Level II accreditation to offer baccalaureate degrees by its accrediting organization, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information about the sessions, contact Kelly Besser at 352-854-2322, ext. 1621, Kelly.Besser@cf.edu or Debbie Bowe at 352-854-2322, ext. 1575, bowed@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/infosessions101011.htm 45344F27-06B4-4C72-BFF6-FBC8FF0EBC9C Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:50:20 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletondecember11.htm D36F2934-311F-4087-9B26-C0DDC7902C72 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:01:49 -0400 The College of Central Florida Theatre program will present â€œBad Seedâ€by Maxwell Anderson. Based on the novel by William March, â€œBad Seedâ€ is about a young girl suspected of murdering a classmate. Performances will be held Wednesday through Saturday, Nov. 2-5, at 7:30 p.m.; and on Sunday, Nov. 6, at 3 p.m. All performances will be held in the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. â€œI chose â€˜Bad Seedâ€™ because of some of the more gruesome events that have taken place locally committed by youth,â€ said Rob Oâ€™Brien, CF assistant professor of Theatre. â€œThe very idea of a nature vs. nurture discussion is compelling and framed in a unique way in this piece.â€ For reservations, call the CF Box Office at 352-873-5810 or visit tickets.cf.edu. Regular admission will be $12 for adults and $6 for students. CF student admission is free for all performances with CF ID. On Wednesday, Nov. 2, all high school students receive free admission to the performance with school ID.http://www.cf.edu/news/badseed101111.htm C6D103EC-EA3C-45B5-A5FC-C7AF4579F523 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:10:07 -0400 The College of Central Florida International Film Series will present â€œMaoâ€™s Last Dancer,â€ a film based on ballet dancer Li Cunxinâ€™s autobiography with the same name. The film will be shown on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd. and at 7 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus in Building 8, Room 110, 3001 S.W. College Road. At the Appleton, viewers pay museum admission unless they are a museum member or a patron of the CF International Film Series. Series membership is $15 for individuals, $25 for dual membership and includes a bonus film each year. For information about membership, call 352-873-5808. The viewing is free at CF. Released in 2009, â€œMaoâ€™s Last Dancerâ€ follows the personal and professional journeys of Cunxin. This film shows his removal from poverty at age 11 to study ballet and the courageous choices he must make to join the Houston Ballet in the United States. It stars Chi Cao, Bruce Greenwood and Kyle MacLachlan. This film is rated PG for a brief violent image, some sensuality, language and incidental smoking. For more information on the International Film Series, contact Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233 or visit <a href="http://www.cf.edu/foundation/events/filmseries.htm" target="_blank" >www.cf.edu/foundation/events/filmseries.htm</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/filmlastdancer101111.htm CD4344B6-2C15-4E49-9A58-D8B100D86469 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:09:09 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer the Project Management Professional Exam Preparation course in November. The course will meet 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, Nov. 28-Dec. 2, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The Project Management Instituteâ€™s professional credential is globally recognized and highly demanded in many industries. A PMP demonstrates that a manager has experience, education and competency to successfully lead and direct major projects. The course will provide students what is needed to prepare for and successfully pass the PMP examination. The class is offered in cooperation with PMstudy, a Project Management Institute-approved, globally registered education provider specializing in preparing students for the PMP certification examination. Instructor Elizabeth Lynne Warren, BBA, PMP of PMstudy, has extensive experience in management and project-related positions in industries including public utilities, technology, landscaping, residential construction and magazine publishing. The fee for this course is $2,650. To enroll, visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>. For additional information, call 352-873-5804.http://www.cf.edu/news/projectmanagement101111.htm 8D97AF4A-017C-46BB-8BC3-BB4EDFE8848D Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:08:33 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/fredchappell101011.htm 60F9EB02-CAE8-41DC-AF04-650C9BE873F0 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:16:17 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/levycomputer101011.htm 40989AFB-AD02-4A09-A70A-729B252CDF7E Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:15:14 -0400 The College of Central Florida will host a reading by award-winning author Michael Gills on Tuesday, Nov. 8. There is no charge to attend the reading, which will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Building 8, Room 110, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Gillsâ€™ work has appeared in McSweeneyâ€™s, Oxford American, Verb 4, Shenandoah, Boulevard, The Gettysburg Review, The Greensboro Review, Quarterly West, Southeast Review,New Stories from the South: The Yearâ€™s Best, and elsewhere. His short stories have received 25 Pushcart Prize nominations. His story collection â€œWhy I Lieâ€ was chosen by The Southern Review as a top literary debut for 2002 and was called by the Tallahassee Democrat a â€œbrilliant debut collection.â€ Gills has two new books: the story collection â€œThe Death of Bonnie and Clyde,â€the title story of which won the Southern Humanities Review Hoepfner Prize for best short story of 2010, and a novel, â€œGo Love.â€ He teaches in the Honors College at the University of Utah and has served as McKean Poetry Fellow at the University of Arkansas and Randall Jarrell Fellow in Fiction at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. This literary event is funded by the CF Teaching/Learning Institute. For more information, contact Dr. Ron Cooper at cooperr@cf.edu or 352-854-2322, ext. 1295.http://www.cf.edu/news/authorgills100511.htm 76403A2F-AFBA-4CAF-AD90-BE26CBE1653E Wed, 5 Oct 2011 16:02:33 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/passinatra100511.htm B2A754A6-BC99-4972-8D95-21B8274F17F1 Wed, 5 Oct 2011 16:01:26 -0400 The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus will host a Careers & Colleges Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Admission is free. Representatives from more than 30 educational institutions will share information and answer questions. Presenters are from colleges, universities and vocational schools in Florida and out of state. CF will have representatives available to answer questions about its academic programs, including recently added bachelorâ€™s degree programs. The military academies will also be represented. â€œStudents have numerous education and career opportunities available, and the college is excited to host this event,â€ said Dr. June Hall, campus director of Student Affairs. For more information, call Hall at 352-746-6721, ext. 6104, or email hallj@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruscollegeexpo100511.htm 52AB24D9-F3D3-4F82-BFA3-4B2DE8A2C530 Wed, 5 Oct 2011 11:38:59 -0400 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida is accepting registration for Florida Notary Training on Thursday, Oct. 20. This three-hour course is required for individuals seeking to obtain a Florida notary commission. The class will be held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course fee is $110 and includes a Florida Notary Handbook. Students will receive a class completion certificate that must accompany the application for a new notary commission. The course is also recommended as a refresher for veteran notaries. For additional information or to register, call 352-873-5804. Registration is also available online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalanotary100511.htm 14B0DF8C-0D6D-494A-8358-4DFBE6FD780B Wed, 5 Oct 2011 11:38:30 -0400 The College of Central Florida will hold information sessions for the Emergency Medical Technician program offered at the Levy Center in Chiefland. Sessions will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19; Tuesday, Nov. 8; and Wednesday, Nov. 30, in the community room at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. The EMT program is a semester-long course that prepares individuals to provide pre-hospital emergency medical services. Areas of instruction include patient assessment and care of injured or ill patients. The information sessions will provide details about the application process, deadlines to apply, required testing, program cost and more. The information sessions will include a tour of the CF EMS Mobile SAVE lab -- Simulation And Virtual Experience -- and a preview of the EMS simulation mannequin, which provides realistic training opportunities for students. The EMS program was named best in the state for 2011. For information, contact Rod McGinnes, CF Emergency Medical Services program manager, at 352-493-9533, ext. 1327.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyemt093011.htm 63CB55D7-DA66-460E-9CE2-84526D476A6D Mon, 3 Oct 2011 14:55:47 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusrecreation100311.htm 2FE2ECE9-7B7A-4E4A-88B8-9783EBDF5398 Mon, 3 Oct 2011 13:54:02 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer Microsoft Excel 2010 for beginners Oct. 25 through Nov. 15. The class will meet on Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Levy Center. The course fee of $139 includes the textbook. This introductory training will cover the Ribbon interface; entering and editing data; selecting cells and ranges; printing worksheets, creating formulas and functions, formatting worksheets; formatting cell content; inserting and deleting columns, rows and cells; charts and more. The enrollment deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 18. Enroll online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes) or in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland. For additional information call 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyexcel093011.htm 3EEE836F-5ABC-4B35-9553-48A08FC7CCEA Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:33:32 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer Florida Certified Horticulture Professional, a course for individuals in the horticulture industry. The program covers everything from plant and pest identification to landscape management. The class will meet on Mondays, Oct. 17 through Feb. 27, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The fee is $221 and the required text is $105. For more information or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/horticulture093011.htm 645F6E60-DEE2-4BE4-B52C-66A37A18604F Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:32:32 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer Accounting and Bookkeeping Basics at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course will meet Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 5-19, from 6 to 8 p.m. This course is designed for small business owners, individuals wanting to learn bookkeeping and students having problems with their accounting courses. It will cover reports, forms of business ownership, fundamental concepts of accounting, analysis and the accounting process. The fee is $115. For more information or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/accounting093011.htm DF645FA8-2D09-43E6-9068-0DD7F9FDA093 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:31:50 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer several a variety of computer courses in October at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Microsoft Office Basics will meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Oct. 5-31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This course is an introduction to Word, Excel and PowerPoint using hands-on exercises. The fee is $159. Social Networking for Seniors will meet Thursdays, Oct. 6-27, from 9 to 11 a.m. This course will teach how to use Facebook, Windows Live Messenger, Skype and other Internet social networks to help keep in touch with family and friends. The fee is $45. Computers for Seniors II will meet Saturdays, Oct. 8-22, from 9 to 11 a.m. This course teaches how to organize and customize a desktop, search the Internet, use cut and paste features, and more. The fee is $45. For more information or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/computers093011.htm 52141744-5B2D-4B9C-A108-EC28F6789C5D Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:31:16 -0400 The College of Central Florida and Ocala Aquatics will hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate the re-opening of the Newton A. Perry Aquatic Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The ribbon cutting will be held at 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20. Cory Pool, chair of the CF District Board of Trustees, is the speaker, and invited dignitaries include Jaye Baillie, president of the Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Jim Harvey, CF president; Aquatic Director Bill Vargo; and Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors. For three days the pool will be open to the public at no charge, and visitors will receive a hot dog and a drink. Community visit days are Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21 and 22, from noon to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. Prior to the ribbon cutting, Ocala Aquatics will hold a fundraising breakfast to support the aquatics program. For information about the fundraiser, contact Courtney Works at 352-351-1201. For information about the ribbon cutting or Ocala Aquatics, contact Vargo at 352-873-5811. The center was renovated after a fire in November destroyed offices and locker rooms.http://www.cf.edu/news/aquaticscenter092811.htm 4051A0A3-A94A-44F7-8D8D-F4D140D1530D Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:16:18 -0400 The College of Central Florida International Film Series will present â€œThe Reader,â€ a drama based on the 1995 novel of the same name by Bernhard Schlink. The film will be shown on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., and at 7 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus in Building 8, Room 110, 3001 S.W. College Road. At the Appleton, viewers pay museum admission unless they are a museum member or a patron of the CF International Film Series. Series membership is $15 for individuals, $25 for dual membership and includes a bonus film each year. For information about membership, call 352-873-5808. The viewing is free at CF. Released in 2008, â€œThe Readerâ€ is set after World War II in Germany and tells the story of a law student who meets his former love interest on trial defending her actions as a guard at a Nazi concentration camp. The film stars Kate Winslet, Ralph Fiennes and Bruno Ganz. This film is rated R for some scenes of sexuality and nudity. For more information on the International Film Series, contact Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233 or visit <a href="http://www.cf.edu/foundation/events/filmseries.htm" target="_blank" >www.cf.edu/foundation/events/filmseries.htm</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/filmthereader092811.htm 7F5A8350-7646-4281-8140-97D3E2258FF6 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:15:08 -0400 The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus will feature â€œTemporary: A Photographic Journey Exploring Transienceâ€ by photographer Rebecca Pujals-Jones in October. The exhibit will be open Oct. 3-28 in the upstairs exhibition hall in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway in Lecanto. Exhibit hours are 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The exhibit will be closed on weekends. There will be a reception on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend the exhibition or reception, which are made possible by the CF Foundation and the CF Institute for Community Advancement. Pujals-Jones shares her vision: â€œ â€˜Temporaryâ€™ leads us through inquiries about transience. The subject in the photographs depicts the process of change. â€˜Temporaryâ€™ will serve as an exploration bridging expression in photography with a quest for gaining a deeper understanding about the passing of time and the dynamic continuity of cycles. Impressionistic images emerge from my life experiences and dreams. The visual metaphors are meant as a celebratory dance between human experience and the mysterious powers of the natural world. The mood in the fine art images conveys a sense of ongoing change within a constant, invisible infinite.â€ Pujals-Jones is a native of Puerto Rico and since 1997 has lived and worked along the shore of the Tsala Apopka Lake in Hernando. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Bennington College, Vermont. Her work has been published in national and local magazines, shown in many exhibitions and is held in private collections. To learn more about the artist visit <a href="http://www.photographybyrebecca.com" target="_blank" >www.photographybyrebecca.com</a>. For more information about the exhibit, contact CF Associate Professor of Visual Arts Michele Wirt at 352-746-6721, ext. 6131.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusart092811.htm 8AAEB915-F341-477B-BF5E-729D9C0C8B4A Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:14:13 -0400 The Senior Learning Institute at the College of Central Florida will host an open house on Friday, Oct. 14, at the Webber Center of the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The open house will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. and is free. Visitors will learn about the benefits of the Senior Learning Institute, a membership organization of learners age 50 and better. In addition to a variety of cultural and community activities, institute members enjoy regular CF student status, selecting from college-level courses without the requirement of homework and tests. At the open house, current members and staff will share information about the organization, and faculty members will present brief overviews of upcoming classes. Refreshments will be served. â€œIf you are retired or nearing retirement and are interested in finding ways to maintain your mental acuity, be in the company of intellectually stimulating adults and enjoy the experience of learning new things, attending the open house will be of benefit to you,â€ said Jerone Gamble, executive manager of the CF Institute. This community of learners was organized by the college in 1992 and is nationally recognized as one of the premier Plus 50 learning organizations in America. For additional information about the institute or the open house, contact Gamble at jeronegamble@cf.edu or 352-854-2322, ext. 1282.http://www.cf.edu/news/SLIopehouse092811.htm C9B98F3F-E298-4F64-850C-F0FD2E016690 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:52:48 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer a Creative Writing Workshop on Thursdays, Oct. 13 through Nov. 3, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland. This workshop is designed for writers who are interested in learning more about literary techniques. Students will read their own original work in class and have it critiqued by peers. Experienced writers who desire input on improving the literary, stylistic and tonal quality of a work in progress will also benefit from this workshop. The course fee is $75. The deadline to enroll is Thursday, Oct. 6. You may enroll online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes) or in person at the Levy Center. For more information call 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levywriting092811.htm 3865B987-C9D7-4B23-98F8-B7D99384EEE4 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:52:14 -0400 The College of Central Florida has been awarded a $1,836,085 grant by U.S. Department of Education to provide counseling and information on college admissions through the CF Educational Opportunity Center. The program has been grant-funded at CF since 1990 and serves students in Marion, Citrus and Levy counties. The biggest focus of the program is providing basic financial planning skills and getting financial aid for aspiring students, including adults who have not completed high school, adults who have not earned a college degree and are not currently enrolled in college, youth who have left the school system without a diploma, and current high school seniors at risk of not entering postsecondary training. â€œThe Educational Opportunity Center is committed to helping students in our tricounty area achieve their educational goals,â€ said Eric Lightsey, program director. The grant will be awarded as $367,217 per year for five years. Program services include information on available assistance, college application assistance, financial aid advisement/assistance, exposure to college campuses and cultural events, enrollment in GED classes, workshops on financial and economic literacy, career exploration workshops and counseling, instructional aides/tutor services, academic advisement, and individualized personal counseling. â€œThe Educational Opportunity Center provides critical services to aspiring students and this grant will ensure that we are doing all we can to meet their higher education needs,â€ said Dr. James Harvey, CF president. The Educational Opportunity Center is based at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.http://www.cf.edu/news/eocgrant092611.htm 62271708-AEE4-4413-8C7C-295934182B66 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:21:08 -0400 The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus offers basic motorcycle training in cooperation with the Motorcycle Training Institute. The Motorcycle Basic Rider Course is a research-based and action-oriented curriculum designed to teach beginning motorcyclists of all ages the physical and mental skills necessary to ride safely on the street. It includes basic motorcycle operation, maximum effective braking techniques, turning skills, obstacle avoidance maneuvers, classroom instruction and 10 hours of on-cycle training. The course is usually held on Fridays from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sundays 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The course fee of $225 includes the use of student workbooks, helmets and motorcycles. RiderCoaches for the program are all experienced motorcycle operators who are nationally certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. For more information, call Continuing Education at the Citrus Campus, 352-249-1210. For enrollment, call MTII at 877-308-7246. The schedule is also available online at <a href="http://www.mtii.com" target="_blank" >www.mtii.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusmotorcycle092611.htm 6CD8F5E0-9FF7-4594-BD37-E182FF42E1B2 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:20:27 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonvolunteer0921111.htm 2EAA395D-2147-4642-B576-4A8B283C84EF Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:54:44 -0400 The College of Central Florida Department of Humanities and Social Sciences will present â€œThe Evolving Youâ€ with Dr. Richard Moskovitz in October. Moskovitz will encourage lifelong individual growth and a positive impact on society through critical and independent thinking. There is no fee to attend either presentation at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The first session will he held on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 7 to 8 p.m., in the Klein Conference Center of the Ewers Century Center. The second session will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m. to noon in the Webber Center. There will be time for questions and answers at the end of each talk. Moskovitz earned his undergraduate degree and medical degree from Harvard University. After completing his psychiatric residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he spent eight years as associate professor at the University of Florida College of Medicine. He is the author of â€œLost in the Mirror: An Inside Look at Borderline Personality Disorderâ€ and â€œCarousel Music,â€ a novel. He has appeared on â€œPrime Time Liveâ€ and A&E's â€œThe Unexplained.â€ He recently retired from 25 years of private practice in psychiatry in Ocala. The presentations are made possible by the Humanities and Social Sciences Department with support from Bank of America. For additional information, contact Judy Davis, professor of Sociology, at 352-854-2322, ext. 1263, davisju@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/moskovitz092011.htm FC626B53-02F3-49C3-99CB-A9EC06D6EA6D Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:28:03 -0400 The College of Central Florida has been awarded $69,000 by the Corporation for National and Community Service to continue as the Marion County sponsor of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. With more than 1,000 volunteers serving in 65 nonprofit governmental and community agencies, this grant will allow the college to continue to support community service and volunteerism in Marion County. â€œThe grant award will also challenge the RSVP program to move in some new directions of service consistent with the national strategic plan of the CNCS,â€ said LuAnn Haywood, new program manager for RSVP at CF. Under the grant, RSVP will focus its volunteer recruitment efforts in the areas of health services; services to veterans and military families; improvement of reading readiness for pre-elementary, economically disadvantaged children; education on conservation of energy and natural resources; and improving access to services and benefits for homeless individuals in Marion County. RSVP will continue to work with existing agencies but will focus on meeting the targets for services in the 2011-2012 RSVP strategic plan. â€œRSVP will need to recruit volunteers, partner agencies, and members of the advisory committee to realign its efforts with the focus areas that have been established for the next nine months because we want to have a positive impact in all five of the focus areas,â€ said Jerone Gamble, executive manager of the CF Institute. "All of the nonprofits and governmental agencies that work with the college and provide work stations for volunteers have contributed to CF receiving this continuation funding,â€ Gamble said. â€œDuring the three years of the grant the college will receive approximately $296,000. Volunteers contribute more than 125,000 hours of service on an annual basis.â€ If your nonprofit organization works with any of the focus areas for 2011-2012 and you need RSVP volunteers, contact Haywood at 352-291-4444. If you are age 55 or better and are interested in volunteering, contact the RSVP office at the same number.http://www.cf.edu/news/rsvpgrant092011.htm C57E655D-A3AC-4CCB-B350-BBA2EF1F9E32 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:27:27 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonnovember091911.htm FFAC03BC-E34F-482C-9FD1-F4EE3E81484D Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:25:27 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer Grantsmanship: All You Need to Know to Get Started on Tuesday, Sept. 27. The class will meet from 9 a.m. to noon at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The fee is $109. This course is primarily for representatives of nonprofit agencies and governmental units. It covers the three major areas of grantsmanship: locating funding, writing the application and standing out from the competition. Instructor Bob Hawkins will show participants how to research potential funding sources, complete a grant application and increase chances of obtaining funds. For more information or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/grants091511.htm B3C8FB2A-933A-4A8F-A3A0-10F2E2384626 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:57:41 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/insurance091511.htm 5E4DC3AC-1052-4F80-BF43-A4449568AEC1 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:56:54 -0400 The College of Central Florida will host a Careers & Colleges Expo on Monday, Sept. 26, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Gymnasium at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The event is being held in partnership with Marion County Public Schools. Representatives from more than 50 educational institutions will share information and answer questions. Presenters are from colleges, universities and vocational schools in Florida and out of state. CF will have representatives available to answer questions about its academic programs, including recently added bachelorâ€™s degree programs. The military academies will also be represented. Prospective students, parents and other interested individuals can learn about opportunities as nearby as CF or as far away as Michigan or New York. Admission is free. For more information, call Randolph Bellamy at 352-854-2322, ext. 1543, or email bellamyr@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/collegesexpo091511.htm E2CEC848-CB3C-43F9-8071-B72D8485BF78 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:54:39 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusherbs091511.htm FDDE7323-499D-4E4D-B797-DDDC229C9C7A Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:54:01 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citruscomputers091411.htm 05481F8D-F7C9-47B7-9DE3-B1EE31881A28 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:22:40 -0400 The Student Activities Board at College of Central Florida will hold a 5K Fun Run on Saturday, Oct. 1, in support of breast cancer awareness. The second annual run will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure and will be held at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the race begins at 8 a.m. The entry fee is $20 if registered by Wednesday, Sept. 28, and $25 after Sept. 28 or at the event. Runners can register online at <a href="http://www.active.com" target="_blank" >www.active.com</a>; search SAB. Registration forms are also available in the CF Office of Student Life, Bryant Student Union, Room 201, at the Ocala Campus. For more information, contact Kayla Wisniewski at 352-875-9049.http://www.cf.edu/news/sab5Krun091411.htm 44DFABC2-79E5-44F8-A1D2-FE734524CCAE Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:21:58 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer a Phlebotomy program beginning in October at the CF Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Students will learn how to draw and process blood samples in order to work in laboratories and blood banks. The class will meet Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 3 through Nov. 16, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. The course fee is $449 and a textbook is required. Students may enroll by telephone at 352-854-5804; online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>; or at the CF Institute in the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The deadline for enrollment is Wednesday, Sept. 28.http://www.cf.edu/news/phlebotomy091411.htm 2DD05059-9B5A-4827-8DFD-101701AC3EA1 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:21:22 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusgolf091411.htm 71244B0A-DC56-4020-A8F3-1C33C99AB301 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:20:23 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer a Certified Nursing Assistant program at the CF Hampton Center beginning in October. This program prepares the individual for work as a nursing assistant in nursing homes and prepares students to take the Florida CNA exam. The course consists of classroom instruction as well as lab practice and clinical experience. The class will meet Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 3 through Nov. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The course fee is $589 and a textbook is required. A high school diploma or GED is not required. Students must complete the Test of Adult Basic Education before enrolling. Students may enroll by telephone at 352-854-5804; online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>; or at the CF Institute in the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The deadline for enrollment is Monday, Sept. 26.http://www.cf.edu/news/hamptoncna091411.htm B6A89E32-B6F7-4DEF-A38D-8556FD115BD9 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:19:33 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer a Basic Plumbing course in October. The course will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 4 through 27, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The cost is $478 per participant and includes an Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10-Hour card upon successful completion of the course. Course topics include OSHA 10-Hour Safety, construction mathematics, hand and power tools, and how to identify basic hand tools used in the flooring industry. There will also be a demonstration on the proper installation of carpet, tile and laminate flooring, using the appropriate tools and techniques. For more information or to register, visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> or call 352-873-5804.http://www.cf.edu/news/plumbing091411.htm 523FEF32-2C76-4FD2-9DEE-D67296EC67C4 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:18:24 -0400 Opening simultaneously on Saturday, Oct. 1, are â€œTradition/Innovation: American Masterpieces of Southern Craft and Traditional Artâ€ and â€œPainted Poetry: The Landscapes of Jackie Schindehetteâ€ at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida. Daily admission to the Appleton Museum is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CF students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. A project of South Arts and funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, â€œTradition/Innovationâ€ features the works of 30 master craftspeople and traditional artists from the South from Oct. 1 through Nov. 6. Works on display include a Mardi Gras Indian Chief Suit, contemporary glass art, handmade baskets, ceramics, quilts and books. Appleton Curator of Exhibitions Ruth Grim said, â€œThis exhibit examines the remarkable connections and differences between traditional art and contemporary craft as well as the stories and voices of living master artisans.â€ Also opening on Oct. 1 and running through Nov. 20 is Jackie Schindehetteâ€™s â€œPainted Poetry.â€ As one of Central Floridaâ€™s well known landscape artists, Schindehette brings 35 of her finest paintings to the Appleton that capture Floridaâ€™s natural beauty in all seasons of the year. In addition to the temporary exhibitions, guests are invited to view the Appletonâ€™s permanent collection of European, American and Contemporary art, plus Asian, African, Islamic and pre-Columbian artifacts and antiquities. The Appleton Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays and closed on Mondays. A 12-month membership is available for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletontraditions091311.htm D77DE8A5-1155-45DB-82CF-09031A02B61C Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:46:45 -0400 The College of Central Florida International Film Series will present â€œFrida,â€ the biography of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. The film will be shown on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., and at 7 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus in Building 8, Room 110, 3001 S.W. College Road. At the Appleton, viewers pay museum admission unless they are a museum member or a patron of the CF International Film Series. Series membership is $15 for individuals, $25 for dual membership and includes a bonus film each year. For information about membership, call 352-873-5808. The viewing is free at CF. Released in 2002, â€œFridaâ€ is a biographical film depicting the private and professional life of Kahlo. The film shows her journey and creation of artwork that captures the pain of a severe injury and unstable marriage. It stars Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina and Antonio Banderas. This film is rated R for sexuality/nudity and language. For more information on the International Film Series, contact Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233, or visit <a href="http://www.cf.edu/foundation/events/filmseries.htm" target="_blank" >www.cf.edu/foundation/events/filmseries.htm</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/filmfrida091211.htm EEF07418-9225-49EF-AC85-10FAD3D0E1F7 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:45:58 -0400 College of Central Florida will host Core Ensemble in â€œTres Vidasâ€ on Friday, Sept. 16. â€œTres Vidasâ€ blends music, narrative and images to share the lives of three legendary Latin American women: Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, Salvadoran peasant activist Rufina Amaya and Argentine oet Alfonsina Storni. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Tickets are free but must be reserved or picked up prior to the performance. For more information or tickets, call 352-873-5810 or visit tickets.cf.edu. â€œTres Vidasâ€ is comprised of Kahloâ€™s dramatic visual work, passages from Amayaâ€™s heartfelt testimony about the ravages of the Civil War in El Salvador, and excerpts from Storniâ€™s passionate poetry. The musical score includes arrangements of popular and folk music from Latin America, music by tango master Astor Piazzolla and new music by composers from Argentina, Cuba and Mexico. The text is by award-winning Chilean writer Marjorie Agosin. â€œWe sometimes forget how much the history and culture of the country in which we live can affect who we become as individuals,â€ said Jean Scheppers, associate professor of Spanish at CF. â€œâ€˜Tres Vidasâ€™ gets you thinking about how things like cultural traditions, economic downturns, personal tragedies or political differences change who we are and shape our personal identity. â€œTres Vidas is more than a stunning musical visual performance; we know the pain of these women, the helplessness of hard economic times or lack of education, the hollowness of tragic deaths or senseless murder in our community, the hopelessness of surviving an accident or cancer or personal tragedy,â€ Scheppers said. â€œWe are inspired when these women respond with dignity and personal integrity.â€ The performance is co-sponsored by the CF Hispanic-American Association, Teaching/Learning Institute, Learning Theme Committee, Council on Diversity and Global Relations, and the Performing Arts Series. For information about the event, contact Scheppers at 352-854-2322, ext. 1688, or Scheppej@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/tresvidas090911.htm 93F1035B-04AE-474C-B05F-CAEDCC45B982 Fri, 9 Sep 2011 15:09:23 -0400 The College of Central Florida Inspirational Choir will present a fall Gospel Concert on Friday, Sept. 30. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The performance is free for CF students and staff, as well as children under age 5. A $5 donation is requested for others. The goal of the CF Inspirational Choir is to provide a rich cultural experience through the expression of inspirational and faith-based music to students, faculty and the community. For more information on this event contact Randolph Bellamy at 352-854-2322, ext. 1543, or email bellamyr@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/gospelchoir090911.htm 2A8B7DDD-A3F3-443D-9831-B6708388756D Fri, 9 Sep 2011 15:08:50 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer Financial Focus Workshops, providing answers to common questions about personal finance. The workshops will be held Mondays, Oct. 3 through 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. The registration fee is $15 and includes all five sessions. Discussions will include: Foundations of Investing, Finding Balance in Your Budget, Making Sense of Retirement and Tax-Free Investing. Students will learn key features of bonds, stocks and mutual funds; steps to prepare for retirement; how insurance can help protect against unexpected life events; and much more. For more information please call, 352-493-9533. Students may register online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> or in person at the Levy Center.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyfinance090911.htm 5066AE0D-9453-43C1-B8B8-2254822E98CC Fri, 9 Sep 2011 15:07:53 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer Basic Digital Photography with instructor Bill Kilborn on Tuesdays, Sept. 27 through Oct. 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. The course will cover basic operation of a digital camera and concepts of good photography and photo editing. Students will learn about focus, depth of field, composition, resolution and lighting. They will also learn how to transfer pictures from the camera to a computer in order to perform basic photo editing using software such as Adobe Photoshop Elements. The course fee is $79. Students should have basic computer knowledge and should bring camera, camera manual, cables and a USB flash drive to class. Kilborn has earned a Master of Photography degree and the Photographic Craftsman degree from the Professional Photographers of America. For more information or to register, call 352-493-9533, go to <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes), or visit the Levy Center, 114 Rogers Blvd., Chiefland. Deadline for enrollment is Tuesday, Sept. 20.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyphoto090911.htm 03FFCB5E-EA07-4730-83E3-320BFBC96CA0 Fri, 9 Sep 2011 15:06:56 -0400 The Senior Learning Institute at the College of Central Florida will offer a historic tour of Ocala on Thursday, Sept. 22. A guide will inform participants about the history of Ocala during a casual walking tour of the historic district. A visit to the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, is included. The fee is $35 for Senior Institute members and $55 for nonmembers. Participants will meet at 9 a.m. at the Ewers Century Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The bus will depart at 9:30 a.m. The tour is 3.5 hours and includes a catered lunch. The tour is offered in partnership with EGB Historic and Equine Tours of Ocala/Marion County. The Senior Institute was founded in 1992 and was sponsored by CF to promote continuing education, learning opportunities, quality leisure time and social interaction for residents 50 and better. The institute is nationally recognized as a premier postsecondary educational program for the 50-plus learners. For more information or to register, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1675. For information about EGB, visit <a href="http://www.egbhistoric-equinetoursom.com" target="_blank" >www.egbhistoric-equinetoursom.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/sliocalatour090811.htm 12D5B2C2-2B05-499E-8C07-87A6B650FC31 Thu, 8 Sep 2011 10:49:33 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will again offer Introduction to Ceramics with master sculptor and art instructor Henry K. Gernhardt.Class will meet on Tuesdays, Oct. 4 through Nov. 8, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Cedar Key Art Center, 457 Second St., Cedar Key. The course fee is $195 and includes all materials except the clay, which will be available for purchase in class. Students should bring four 13-gallon trash bags and a sponge to class. Space is limited. The course will include the basic techniques of ceramics â€” hand-building, surface decoration and glaze. Students will have their work glazed and fired during the class. No previous experience is required. For more information or to register, call 352-493-9533 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> and select Levy noncredit classes. You may also register in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rogers Blvd., Chiefland. Deadline for enrollment is Tuesday, Sept. 27.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyceramics090811.htm C3B180C8-D0DB-4B3E-A171-FEDBE83708F3 Thu, 8 Sep 2011 10:48:47 -0400 The Senior Learning Institute at the College of Central Florida will offer a course for film enthusiasts Sept. 20 through Oct. 18. For The Love of Films: Courtroom Dramas will meet on Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. in the University Center, Room 109, at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The fee is $8 for Senior Learning Institute members and $45 for nonmembers. Participants will view and discuss some of Hollywoodâ€™s best courtroom dramas, including â€œ12 Angry Men,â€ â€œThe Verdict,â€ â€œA Few Good Men,â€ â€œAnatomy of a Murderâ€ and â€œInherit the Wind.â€ The last session will be a courtroom drama bonus movie. The Senior Learning Institute was founded in 1992 and was sponsored by CF to promote continuing education, learning opportunities, quality leisure time and social interaction for residents 50 and better. The institute is nationally recognized as a premier postsecondary educational program for the 50-plus learners. For more information or to register, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1675, or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/sliocourtfilms090811.htm 7EDBC383-C560-4728-9573-0611F3BDDCD7 Thu, 8 Sep 2011 10:48:01 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will begin a Refresher Course for Certified Nursing Assistants on Monday, Oct. 3. This 16-hour program is intended for nonpracticing Certified Nursing Assistants who would like to re-enter the field and CNAs who have allowed their license to lapse and need to retake the state licensure exam. The class will meet Monday through Thursday, Oct. 3 to 6, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The course fee is $149 and no textbook is required. The course consists of a pre-assessment testing and review of theory as well as a thorough review and practice of the core CNA skills. This course cannot be taken as a substitute for a regular CNA course and it is not an exam prep course. Students may enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland; by telephone at 352-493-9533; or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes). The deadline for enrollment is Monday, Sept. 26.http://www.cf.edu/news/levycna090811.htmf C91656E4-86D1-4E81-A925-549D1A5272C7 Thu, 8 Sep 2011 10:47:12 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/bluerevolution090811.htm A3FE8A04-C56D-4C77-A5C4-B84DE5C21B63 Thu, 8 Sep 2011 10:46:26 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonhepburn090211.htm 51681611-E49E-4250-882B-CCF3FAAFCBFC Fri, 2 Sep 2011 16:59:51 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/lastingimpressions090211.htm 03851D85-D408-4FBB-838A-406EAF361F21 Fri, 2 Sep 2011 16:15:39 -0400 The College of Central Florida will feature the art of the Glass Garage in September at the Citrus Campus. The exhibit will be open Sept. 6-30 in the upstairs exhibition hall in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway in Lecanto. Exhibit hours are 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The exhibit will be closed on weekends. There is no charge to attend the exhibition, which is made possible by the CF Foundation and the CF Institute for Community Advancement. Louise Whitney and Lori Dufore Lenoir founded the Glass Garage in historic Homosassa in 2006. The art of Dwaine Dufore is also featured. Whitney studied interior design in Indiana before moving to Citrus County in 1981. She first became interested in stained glass after receiving a glass panel as a gift. She has participated in art shows throughout Florida since 1983 and has won more than 50 awards for her art, which includes one-of-a-kind windows, doors and panels.Lenoir is a Florida native and lives in Homosassa. She developed a love of glass and nature in her early years. After the birth of her daughter, she retired from her career as a respiratory therapist and pursued her passion in fused glass. Her love of nature and color inspire many of her glass pieces.Dufore is also a Florida native and developed an appreciation for nature in his early years. Although, he has had no formal art training, he enjoyed pencil sketching as a young man and began working with oil paint in his early 30s. He also participates in local art shows. For more information about the exhibit, contact CF Associate Professor of Visual Arts Michele Wirt at 352-746-6721, ext. 6131.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusglassgarage090211.htm A6367DC3-C50C-43FA-83B3-8D3ECE5A6278 Fri, 2 Sep 2011 16:14:27 -0400 College of Central Florida recognized six students who completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program at the Levy Center on Tuesday, Aug. 30. Receiving Certificates of Completion were DeJuan Crumedy, Bonnie Hill, Roy Mauthner, Benjamin Mikell, Bren Schultz and Arkeisha Smith. The CNA program prepares students to work in the health care field as nursing assistants and to take and pass the Florida Certified Nursing Assistant exam. The program consists of 80 hours of classroom and lab training as well as 40 hours of clinical experience in a local health care facility. The students attended Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Trenton for their clinical experience. All classes, except clinical training, are held in Chiefland at the CF Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. In addition to the CNA course, the Levy Center offers a variety of other continuing education courses as well as college credit, adult education, and adult high school. For additional information, visit the Levy Center, call 352-493-9533, or go to <a href="http://www.cf.edu/departments/levy/" target="_blank" >www.cf.edu/departments/levy/</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/levycna083011.htm 28D545E5-3458-45D9-BC66-E63829FB1258 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:16:51 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/spain083011.htm E1BD2CD8-5EB9-4698-AFF0-5CE91E4FE98C Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:15:53 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/volleyball082911.htm 5696D41A-60B0-4000-AA0C-9194C346FB73 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:44:43 -0400 The College of Central Florida offers basic motorcycle training in cooperation with the Motorcycle Training Institute. The Motorcycle Basic Rider Course is a research-based and action-oriented curriculum designed to teach beginning motorcyclists of all ages the physical and mental skills necessary to ride safely on the road. It includes basic motorcycle operation, maximum effective braking techniques, turning skills, obstacle avoidance maneuvers, classroom instruction and 10 hours of on-cycle training. The three-day course is held most Fridays from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sundays 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The course fee of $225 includes the use of student workbooks, helmets and motorcycles.RiderCoach Trainers for the program are all experienced motorcycle operators who are nationally certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. For more information, call Continuing Education at the Citrus Campus, 352-249-1210. For enrollment, call MTII at 877-308-7246. The schedule is also available online at <a href="http://www.mtii.com" target="_blank" >www.mtii.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusmotorcycle082911.htm 31A23896-1FAD-4CD1-8CB6-9E097C5AE072 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:42:52 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvariety082911.htm EC4A0478-AF9E-4A12-9E37-11C0DE8D5CD2 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:41:48 -0400 The Ocala Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Conductor and Music Director Matthew Wardell, will present â€œRemembering 9/11â€ at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, in the Auditorium at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida. In conjunction with the SoundArt Music Series program, the Appleton will display a 40-lb. section of steel beam from the World Trade Center on loan from Ocala Fire Rescue. Admission is $15 per person or $55 for the series and includes a pre-concert docent tour of the museum at 1, 1:30 and 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the Appleton or through the Ocala Symphony Orchestra at 352-351-1606 or www.ocalasymphony.com. â€œRemembering 9/11â€ will be a somber but uplifting musical program that memorializes the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on America. Pianist Michael Wittenburg will perform Edward MacDowellâ€™s classic â€œSonata Tragicaâ€ followed by a selection of Americaâ€™s greatest patriotic music. The World Trade Center steel beam will be on display at the Appleton from Sept. 11 through Oct. 11. Regular daily admission is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CF students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. Guests attending the OSO performance are invited to view the Appletonâ€™s temporary exhibitions as well as the museumâ€™s permanent collections of European, American and Contemporary art, plus Asian, African, Islamic and pre-Columbian artifacts and antiquities. The Appleton Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays and closed on Mondays. A 12-month membership is available for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonoso9-11082611.htm FA4EF3D1-1C20-47D0-BA24-CA07F4298BC0 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:28:59 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonoctober082611.htm D1C1493B-2668-4F05-8DFB-2F926D54688F Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:27:01 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/PAStickets082611.htm 4383F194-FAB5-42BA-B3A9-E1D6FFC42620 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:24:54 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer an Entrepreneur Academy starting in September. The program provides a step-by-step approach to planning a successful business venture and is designed to guide individuals who are new to owning and operating their own business. The program will be offered Thursdays, Sept. 15 through Dec. 1, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The fee is $148. During the eight sessions, participants will explore topics including: Managing your personal financial condition; Determining the barriers to entering a market; Refining the business idea; Developing the business plan; and more. Participants will have the opportunity to meet local entrepreneurs and representatives from SCORE, Small Business Development Center and the U.S. Small Business Administration. The program is offered in cooperation with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension. For more information or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/entrepreneuracademy082611.htm D93378B0-E927-468E-A9DE-10EABC57C7C0 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:24:07 -0400 The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus is accepting enrollment for its Student Leadership Development Series, which begins in September. The leadership program is free and open to all CF and high school students from Citrus, Levy and Marion counties. "The program promotes an increased awareness of principle-centered leadership skills and public service opportunities among students aspiring to be socially responsible leaders," said Dr. Vernon Lawter, Citrus Campus vice president. The workshops will be offered on seven Tuesdays, Sept. 13 through Oct. 25, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 101A, at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway in Lecanto. Sessions will cover: Appreciating Cultural Diversity, Solving the Personality Puzzle, Exploring Career Options, Exploring Leadership Styles, Body Language, Team Building and Exploring Volunteer Opportunities.Students can select one or two workshops or attend them all. Although there is no cost, registration is required. Students completing five or more workshops will receive a leadership award. To learn more about the sessions or to register, call 352-249-1207. The program is sponsored by the CF Citrus Institute for Community Advancement, Citrus County School District and Citrus Campus Student Activities Board.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusleadership082611.htm 89F06F12-6C52-4D38-ABA8-54E4D0B3E39B Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:23:20 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer a new section of Expressive Basic Beginner Sign Language beginning Sept. 13. The course will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays through Oct. 18 at the Levy Center, 114 Rogers Blvd., Chiefland. The course fee is $75. Students will learn how to sign the deaf alphabet and how to fingerspell vocabulary. Facial expressions and body language will be incorporated into what is being communicated. At the end of the course, students will be able to carry on a simple conversation with comfort. Instructor Linda Cardinal is a Levy County resident who has served the deaf community for the past 15 years. She is an active member of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and the Florida Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. She holds a Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages certificate, specializing in American Sign Language. Participants may enroll in person at the Levy Center or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes). The enrollment deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 6. Space is limited.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyasl082411.htm BB449958-BB86-4907-8EB7-59BDBA427D3B Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:13:34 -0400 The College of Central Florida has unveiled its 2011-2012 International Film Series, its 50th anniversary season. The film series is believed to be the longest, consecutive running film program in the state. Films to be featured in the fall semester are "Frida," Sept. 20; "The Reader," Oct. 4; "Maoâ€™s Last Dancer," Oct. 18; "The Hurt Locker," Nov. 1; and "Journey from Zanskar," Nov. 15. Spring semester films are "La Grande Voyage," Jan. 10; "The Kingâ€™s Speech," Jan. 17; "Last Train Home," Feb. 7; "Milk," Feb. 21; "Lives of Others," March 6. Films will be shown on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., and at 7 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus, Building 8, Room 110, 3001 S.W. College Road. The viewing is free at CF. At the Appleton, viewers must pay museum admission unless they are museum members or patrons of the CF International Film Series. Film series patrons receive admission to a bonus film each year; individual membership is $15 and dual membership is $25. For information about membership, call 352-873-5808. For more information on the International Film Series, contact Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233 or visit <a href="http://www.cf.edu/foundation/events/filmseries.htm" target="_blank" >www.cf.edu/foundation/events/filmseries.htm</a>. â€http://www.cf.edu/news/filmseries082411.htm D4A89908-FE95-4957-9866-33DA51A00EDE Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:11:39 -0400 The Presidential Search Committee for the College of Central Florida will meet Thursday, Sept. 1, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center, Room 101, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The committee was convened following the retirement of longtime president, Dr. Charles Dassance, in June. Dr. Jeff Hockaday is serving as consultant for the search. Aug. 1 was the application submission deadline for candidates. The candidate pool was narrowed to 10 by the committee on Aug. 11. To learn more about the search, visit the Presidential Search link at <a href="http://www.CF.edu" target="_blank" >www.CF.edu</a>. For information, contact the CF Marketing and Public Relations Office at 352-854-2322, ext. 1565.http://www.cf.edu/news/presidentialsearch082311.htm F09BBA8C-F36B-4054-9B2C-D75B23884629 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:31:33 -0400 The Ocala Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Conductor and Music Director Matthew Wardell, will perform the first of its four-part SoundArt Music Series -- "Remembering 9/11"-- in the Auditorium at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, on Sunday, Sept. 11, at 3 p.m. Admission is $15 per person or $55 for the series and includes a preconcert docent tour of the museum at 1, 1:30 and 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the Appleton or through the Ocala Symphony Orchestra at 352-351-1606 or <a href="http://www.ocalasymphony.com" target="_blank" >www.ocalasymphony.com</a>. "Remembering 9/11" will be a somber but uplifting musical program that memorializes the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on America. Pianist Michael Wittenburg will perform Edward MacDowellâ€™s classic "Sonata Tragica" followed by a selection of Americaâ€™s greatest patriotic music. The OSOâ€™s SoundArt Music Series will continue in the months ahead with "Back to Baroque" on Oct. 2, "Fabulous Flute Flare" on Jan. 8, 2012, and "Percussion!" on March 11, 2012. Regular daily admission is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CF students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. Guests attending the OSO performance on Sept. 11 are invited to view the Appletonâ€™s temporary exhibitions "Healing Heart: Witness the Healing Power of Art" and "Recent Acquisitions," as well as the museumâ€™s permanent collections of European, American and Contemporary art, plus Asian, African, Islamic and pre-Columbian artifacts and antiquities. The Appleton Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays and closed on Mondays. A 12-month membership is available for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonremembering082211.htm D86E8E3C-106E-4558-BEDB-629A837D3DDA Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:36:25 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/visionsevents081911.htm 87155569-78CC-4410-8CE7-110ECB0C003E Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:51:52 -0400 The Senior Learning Institute at the College of Central Florida will offer a historic tour of Ocala on Thursday, Sept. 1. A guide will inform participants about the history of Ocala during a casual walking tour of the historic district. A visit to the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, is included. The fee is $35 for Senior Institute members and $55 for nonmembers. Participants will meet at 9 a.m. at the Ewers Century Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The bus will depart at 9:30 a.m. The tour is 3.5 hours and includes a catered lunch. The tour is offered in partnership with EGB Historic and Equine Tours of Ocala/Marion County. The Senior Institute was founded in 1992 and was sponsored by CF to promote continuing education, learning opportunities, quality leisure time and social interaction for residents 50 and better. The institute is nationally recognized as a premier postsecondary educational program for the 50-plus learners. For more information or to register, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1675. For information about EGB, visit <a href="http://www.egbhistoric-equinetoursom.com" target="_blank" >www.egbhistoric-equinetoursom.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/sliwalkingtour081911.htm 6E87E5DB-CD58-4200-8BC3-C21D0C385146 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:57:51 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citruscomputers081611.htm 5D97DCFE-F629-4492-9F75-82CC4E996D93 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:22:03 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer a Basic Pilates course in September at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The class will meet on Tuesdays, Sept. 6-27, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 101A. The fee is $35. Tone, stretch and strengthen your body as you relieve stress. Wear workout attire and bring your own mat or towel and water bottle. For information on other noncredit courses or to register, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruspilates081611.htm 23D9D7BF-FEA7-4CAE-B4D5-9F1C39DA546A Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:21:31 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/levycomputers080911.htm 82BED93A-2601-45B9-92A8-AB4F9F180EC3 Tue, 9 Aug 2011 08:25:10 -0400 The College of Central Florida will now offer pottery courses at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. A noncredit Pottery course will meet Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 15-Sept. 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. in Building C3, Room 105. This course is designed to enrich studentâ€™s talents in working with clay. Students will learn hand and wheel techniques. The fee is $65 and clay can be purchased in class. To register or for information on other noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruspottery080911.htm CAF348BC-8FA6-4ADC-875A-FC305F54838F Tue, 9 Aug 2011 08:24:27 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citruscomputers080911.htm 908CF93C-29BE-4581-92D6-72B403260FFB Tue, 9 Aug 2011 08:23:34 -0400 Free admission is offered to the public on Sunday, Aug. 21, noon to 5 p.m., for the opening of the exhibition "Healing Heart: Witness the Healing Power of Art" at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida. This moving and powerful exhibition will run through Sept. 18 includes a series of family art programs and educational films. Regular daily admission is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CF students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. "Healing Heart" showcases more than 100 pieces of art created by individuals receiving treatment for mental health and substance abuse disorders, trauma, bereavement, Alzheimerâ€™s and dementia, as well as art by caregivers and inmates. Most of the artwork will be for sale and proceeds will benefit the participating organizations including The Centers, PACE Center for Girls, National Alliance on Mental Illness of Marion County Inc., Munroe Regional Medical Centerâ€™s Wholistic Healing Institute, Hospice of Marion County, The Vines Hospital, Ocala Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Center, Advocacy Resource Center Marion Inc., Arnette House, Xtreme Soulutions Inc., Alzheimerâ€™s and Dementia Alliance and the Appleton Museum of Art. Events planned during "Healing Heart" include an opening day with free admission at noon and reception at 1 p.m. Family art programs will be presented on two Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. with MRMCâ€™s "Looking Up" ceiling tile painting session on Aug. 27 and the "Art With Heart" clay art program on Sept. 10. Educational films will be shown on Sundays at 2 p.m. and include "Arts: A Film About Possibilities, Disabilities and the Arts" on Aug. 21, "Crazy Art" on Aug. 28, "Concrete, Steel and Paint" on Sept. 4 and "I Remember Better When I Paint" on Sept. 11. All events will be held at the Appleton Museum. In addition to "Healing Heart," guests are invited to view the current exhibition "Recent Acquisitions" featuring new works of art added to the museumâ€™s permanent collection (through Sept. 25) plus all of the Appletonâ€™s collections of European, American and Contemporary art, plus Asian, African, Islamic and pre-Columbian artifacts and antiquities. The Appleton Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays and closed on Mondays. A 12-month membership is available for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonhealingheart080811.htm ABD69F6F-0A98-46D4-B664-F420FD38822B Mon, 8 Aug 2011 07:38:27 -0400 The Presidential Search Committee for the College of Central Florida will meet Thursday, Aug. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center, Room 101, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The committee was convened following the retirement of longtime president, Dr. Charles Dassance, in June. Dr. Jeff Hockaday is serving as consultant for the search. Aug. 1 was the application submission deadline for candidates. To learn more about the search,<a href="http://www.cf.edu/presidentialsearch/" target="_blank" >http://www.cf.edu/presidentialsearch/</a>. For information, contact the CF Marketing and Public Relations Office at 352-854-2322, ext. 1374.http://www.cf.edu/news/pressearchcomm080311.htm B28D6B03-5B55-48AC-8262-F7BA888C8399 Wed, 3 Aug 2011 15:19:22 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/realestate080111.htm 89305247-98D6-4367-8BA3-942552A6C2FC Mon, 1 Aug 2011 16:13:56 -0400 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida is accepting registration for a Life, Health and Variable Annuities course beginning in August. The course will be offered Aug. 6, 7, 10, 11 and 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. This 40-hour course is the prelicensing requirement for all life, health and variable annuity insurance agents. The fee is $340. Students will be exposed to various phases of life, health and variable annuities. Topics include federal and state regulations, legal concepts of the insurance contract and life and health insurance annuities. The enrollment deadline is Tuesday, Aug. 2. For additional information or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>. Members of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Ocala Chapter may enroll at a discounted rate. In order to receive the discount, they must call to enroll and verify their NAIFA-Ocala membership.http://www.cf.edu/news/annuities080111.htm 2145E0B5-945E-40AB-BC92-FB8CAB7E54CB Mon, 1 Aug 2011 16:13:15 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/levynightout072511.htm 12AF7CB4-3177-460A-9FDC-033156320CA8 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:19:35 -0400 The College of Central Florida will hold information sessions for new four-year degree programs in Early Childhood Education and Business and Organizational Management. CF is now accepting applications for fall semester, which begins Aug. 22. Sessions will be held on Monday, Aug. 1, at noon and 5:30 p.m. The sessions will begin in the lobby of the University Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Breakout sessions will be held for each of the degrees. The sessions will offer general information about admission and financial aid, as well as details about the programs that are offered: the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Prekindergarten/Primary Education and the Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Management with specializations in Agribusiness Management, Health Care Management, Management Information Systems and Public Safety Administration. The college has been granted Level II accreditation to offer baccalaureate degrees by its accrediting organization, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information about the sessions, contact Kelly Besser at 352-854-2322, ext. 1621, Kelly.Besser@cf.edu or Debbie Bowe at 352-854-2322, ext. 1575, bowed@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/infosessions072211.htm D8D0E6D3-A5B8-407B-9F36-55D7C1CF65EE Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:10:24 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer Conversational Spanish for Health Care Workers in August. The course will be offered Thursday, Aug. 25-Sept. 29, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the CF Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd, Chiefland. The course fee is $119. The textbook with two audio CDs may be purchased at the first class; the cost is approximately $30. This course will help medical staff communicate simply but effectively with Spanish-speaking patients and their families. There are no grammar, verb conjugations or complicated rules to learn. No prior Spanish experience is necessary. The enrollment deadline is Thursday, Aug. 18. Students may enroll in person at the Levy Center or online at <a href="http://%20CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes). For more information contact Joleen Gonzalez at 352-493-9533, ext. 2106.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyspanish072211.htm 90ABF862-B1F0-417B-9914-6C0F6513BD51 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:09:48 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer an Entrepreneur Academy starting in August. The program will be offered Tuesdays, Aug. 9 through Sept. 13, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. A follow-up session will be held Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to start their own business, discover support avenues and how to organize financing. Course topics include: Do You Have What it Takes; Developing and Refining the Business Idea; Your Personal Financial Condition; Where to Go for Help; Barriers to Entry; and Wrapping up the Business Plan. For more information or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/entreacademy071911.htm A5557C62-001B-42BB-ADCD-6E51058D7C42 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:06:31 -0400 The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus will offer Video Production: Cinematic Excellence. The course will meet Tuesdays, Aug. 9-30, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 201B, at the CF Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The fee is $200. This course is an all-inclusive, comprehensive study of the production process. Students will learn how the professionals shoot, edit, add effects and produce shelf-ready DVDs. Participants will be able to broaden their knowledge or start a new career with this intense, easy-to-follow course, taught by Citrus Countyâ€™s film commissioner. To register or for information on other noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvideo071811.htm 3ED44F28-25AC-4765-8212-8A2BA3888925 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:16:08 -0400 The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus will offer Beginner and Advanced Stained Glass. The course will meet Tuesdays, Aug. 9-30, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Cubbyâ€™s Art Studio, 1065 N. Paul Drive, Inverness. The course fee is $79 and materials will cost approximately $50. Students will learn the copper foil method of stained glass to create unique stained glass projects. They will start with a sun-catcher or small panel and then choose their next project based upon level of skill. Those with advanced skills will also be able to receive help on higher-level projects. To register or for information on other noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusstainedglass071811.htm 0D9244C0-56FD-4901-9E4A-A255BC83B654 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:15:26 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer security officer training at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Security Officer 24-Hour will be offered Saturdays, Aug. 6 and 13, and Sunday, Aug. 7, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 202. The fee is $125. Course topics include legal issues and civil liability, observation and patrol techniques, report writing, basic emergency first aid, emergency procedures, ethics/professional conduct, crime and accident prevention techniques, Florida statues and more. This course meets the minimum state requirement for an unarmed security guard in order to apply for a D license. The state requires 40 hours of training; therefore students must also complete the 16-hour supplemental course within 180 days of initial license application. All class time must be attended in order to successfully complete the course. To register or for information on other noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrussecurity071811.htm 484EFB34-2337-4CF0-A1BD-80C938F5A528 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:14:43 -0400 The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus will offer OSHA 10-Hour Certification which is geared toward the health care industry. The course will be offered Tuesday through Thursday, Aug. 9-11, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 202, at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The fee is $129. Topics include an overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, tips on how to locate specific OSHA regulations, safety and topics specific to the health care industry. To register or for information on other noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusosha071811.htm F10476AF-64E1-4502-A09A-073342B8F5A8 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:14:11 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusleadership071411.htm 5A50E2E2-4977-4287-8F94-26576E9287E4 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:45:00 -0400 The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus is now awarding scholarships to qualified students interested in taking honors classes this fall. A major component of CFâ€™s Honors Institute, the Community of Scholars Honors Program offers incoming high school graduates two-year tuition scholarships, currently valued at $3,000 per academic year, while offering partial scholarships to those currently attending CF. The Community of Scholars program is a selective admissions program and offers its members financial assistance, excellent instruction and preparation for transfer to a four-year university. "Students in the honors program are free to pursue the degree option of their choosing at CF, with the scholarship requirement being successful participation in a limited number of honors level classes that also serve to fulfill degree requirements," said Dr. Vernon Lawter, citrus Campus provost. "Students may also take classes at any of the CF locations each semester and are not bound to enrolling only in classes offered at the Citrus Campus." Besides financial benefits, the Community of Scholars offers members priority registration each semester, ensuring students are admitted into the course of their choosing before sections begin to fill. Students in the program are also eligible to participate in a number of field trips with their peers throughout the year. A cumulative high school GPA of 3.75 is needed to qualify for the Community of Scholars, although applications for those with a slightly lower GPA may be considered. For more information, contact Dr. June Hall at 352-746-6721. The CF Citrus Campus is located at 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrushonors071411.htm 92D4A09E-8A35-4B5A-895A-78378492E665 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:44:19 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer Expressive Basic Sign Language beginning in August. The course will meet on Tuesdays, Aug. 2 to Sept. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Levy Center, 114 Rogers Blvd., Chiefland. The course fee is $75. In this course, students will learn how to sign the deaf alphabet and how to fingerspell vocabulary. Facial expressions and body language will be incorporated into what is being communicated. At the end of the course, students will be able to carry on a simple conversation with comfort. Instructor Linda Cardinal is a Levy County resident who has served the deaf community for the past 15 years. She is an active member of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and the Florida Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. She holds Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages certificate specializing in American Sign Language. Participants may enroll in person at the Levy Center or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes). The enrollment deadline is Tuesday, July 26. Space is limited.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyasl071411.htm EBB6CB84-7C6B-462A-9396-83119DD898F4 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:45:06 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/cantata071311.htm 896D7C46-41F0-4398-ADAA-1BEFF772CE76 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:11:23 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer Real Estate Principles and Practices 2: Broker. The course will meet Fridays, Aug. 5 to Sept. 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or may be offered on Saturdays instead if more convenient for students. The course fee is $435. The required textbook may be purchased at the CF Levy Center before class begins. Students must pass the final classroom exam to be eligible to sit for the state exam. This course is designed to acquaint the prospective real estate broker with more advanced concepts in real estate appraising, finance and investment analysis, and the business operations of a successful brokerage office. Participants may enroll in person at the CF Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland, or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>. The deadline for enrollment is noon on Monday, July 25.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyrealestate071311.htm 52AA1942-261B-4361-9ED6-B5A4A1D10B5B Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:10:37 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer Drug and Alcohol Traffic Education, DATE, for first-time drivers on Tuesday, July 19, from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The cost is $35 per participant. The DATE course meets the requirements for anyone who wants to obtain a driverâ€™s license in Florida, including any adult who has never had a U.S. driverâ€™s license. This course offers students everything they need to ensure proper preparation for the written test on road rules and signs. The Official Florida Driverâ€™s Handbook will be reviewed to ensure proper preparation for the written test on road rules and signs. The written test must be taken at the Department of Motor Vehicles office. The class will be offered again on Tuesday, Aug. 16. For more information, call 352-873-5804 or visit CFI.CustomerCare@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/date071311.htm 5A116C44-49C2-4EB1-B321-1E3850959535 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:08:13 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/levycomprepair071311.htm 1F7F2864-9A4C-4C91-8E45-E679C1DBBE10 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:07:16 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer a Basic Drywall course for construction workers and individuals who are interested in completing their own home improvement projects. The course will be offered Tuesdays, Aug. 2 through Sept. 20, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The cost is $478 per participant and includes an Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10-Hour card upon successful completion of the course. Course topics include OSHA 10-Hour Safety, construction mathematics, hand tools, power tools and basic blueprints. Learn about types of gypsum board and applications, fire stopping systems, construction of walls to meet code requirements for fire and sound ratings, types of drywall and uses, fasteners and fastener schedules, installation and more. For more information or to register, visit <a href="http://CFItraining.CF.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.CF.edu</a> or call 352-873-5804.http://www.cf.edu/news/basicdrywall071311.htm D0AD0E07-C16D-41AF-9C8B-8D7895DFD2F9 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:06:24 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer Computer Fundamentals beginning in August. The class will meet Tuesdays, Aug. 2 to Sept. 6, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. There is no class on Aug. 23. The course fee is $119 and includes the textbook. The enrollment deadline is Tuesday, July 26. This beginnerâ€™s class is designed for the person who has little or no experience with computers. Students will learn computer hardware and software terminology, how to turn on the computer, use a mouse, drop-down menus and toolbar. They will become familiar with the keyboard and work with files and folders. The class also covers searching the Internet, sending and receiving email, and provides introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 software. Participants may enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland, or by calling 352-493-9533, ext. 2106.http://www.cf.edu/news/levycompfund071311.htm E9634A0B-7B3E-4DD1-9985-EBB3F69E1E18 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:05:55 -0400 The College of Central Florida will hold information sessions for new four-year degree programs in Early Childhood Education and Business and Organizational Management. CF is now accepting applications for fall semester, which begins Aug. 22. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, July 12, at noon and 6:30 p.m.; and Monday, Aug. 1, at noon and 5:30 p.m. The sessions will begin in the lobby of the University Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Breakout sessions will be held for each of the degrees. The sessions will offer general information about admission and financial aid, as well as details about the programs that are offered: the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Prekindergarten/Primary Education and the Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Management with specializations in Agribusiness Management, Health Care Management, Management Information Systems and Public Safety Administration. The college has been granted Level II accreditation to offer baccalaureate degrees by its accrediting organization, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information about the sessions, contact Kelly Besser at 352-854-2322, ext. 1621, Kelly.Besser@cf.edu or Debbie Bowe at 352-854-2322, ext. 1575, bowed@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/infosessions070711.htm 82B2067A-0F0C-46FF-9EA7-F32AFE229AAB Thu, 7 Jul 2011 14:20:13 -0400 Emergency Medical Services at the College of Central Florida has been recognized as the top EMS program in Florida. The 2011 Excellence in EMS Award for Educator of the Year was presented by the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services on July 6 in recognition of National EMS Week. "The college is committed to providing exceptional health care training and it is with pride that we accept this award," said Dr. Mark Paugh, vice president of Instructional Affairs. "The instructors and staff of the EMS program are to be commended for their dedication in training emergency medical workers throughout Marion, Citrus and Levy counties." The award honors an EMS instructor or course coordinator who has made a positive contribution to EMS education in Florida and has successfully implemented a program or initiative that supports the fulfillment of the Florida EMS Strategic Plan. This marks the 21st year the Bureau of EMS has honored outstanding Florida EMS organizations and individuals who make a positive impact on local EMS throughout the state. For more information on the College of Central Florida EMS Program, contact Rod McGinnes at 352-854-2322, ext. 1327.http://www.cf.edu/news/emsbest070711.htm 823EE110-4E1F-4B7B-95F2-EEB862855DBA Thu, 7 Jul 2011 14:02:48 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonaugust063011.htm 7588BEAC-76AD-4DB0-B931-62B80BDEB39B Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:27:41 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer Adobe Photoshop CS4, Beginner. The course will meet Thursdays, July 28 through Sept. 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course fee is $129. Participants will be guided through the powerful software and shown different techniques and applications to create, transform and manipulate images. For more information or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/photoshop063011.htm 1BEE5DF6-4A7C-498A-8346-29EB1C4006E6 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:27:02 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer Grantsmanship: All You Need to Know to Get Started. The course will meet Tuesday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course fee is $109. This course is primarily for representatives of nonprofit agencies and governmental units. It covers the three major areas of grantsmanship: locating funding, writing the application and standing out from the competition. Instructor Bob Hawkins will show participants how to research potential funding sources, complete a grant application and increase chances of obtaining funds. For more information or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/grants063011.htm 7DA9B098-7968-4D67-A9F8-7724AF2D8879 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:26:16 -0400 The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus will offer Basic Digital Photography. The course will meet Wednesdays, July 13-27, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in room 201B of the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The fee is $79. The course will cover digital camera basics, as well as how to crop pictures, depth of field and focus, problem solving and using post-processing software programs. This course will also cover the basic theory of digital photography and current advances in technology. Participants should bring their own digital cameras and instruction manuals. For information on other noncredit courses or to register, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusphoto062911.htm C226115F-E706-4DDA-B00E-C18CBD50CCB6 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:44:05 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citruscomputers062911.htm 39C414E1-DFD5-4ACE-BC45-B90C901AAA5A Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:43:07 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/franklincovey062911.htm 08A79F9E-1D5F-43D8-BE75-162946EC7529 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:42:22 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/beyondvisions062711.htm 8B48F2B4-8372-4248-8F3F-D30C7CA8EFB4 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:05:11 -0400 The Senior Learning Institute at the College of Central Florida will offer a historic tour of Ocala on Thursday, July 28. A guide will inform participants about the history of Ocala during a leisurely walking tour of the historic district. A visit to the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, is included. The fee is $8 for Senior Institute members and $55 for nonmembers. Participants will meet at 9 a.m. at the Ewers Century Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The bus will depart at 9:30 a.m. The tour is 3.5 hours and includes a catered lunch. The tour is offered in partnership with EGB Historic and Equine Tours of Ocala/Marion County. The Senior Institute was founded in 1992 and was sponsored by CF to promote continuing education, learning opportunities, quality leisure time and social interaction for residents 50 and better. The institute is nationally recognized as a premier postsecondary educational program for the 50-plus learners. For more information or to register, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1675. For information about EGB, visit <a href="http://www.egbhistoric-equinetoursom.com" target="_blank" >www.egbhistoric-equinetoursom.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/sliocalatour062711.htm 7BBDD4DA-F289-4C9E-82B1-E2E6D1364C2A Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:04:36 -0400 The College of Central Florida Emergency Medical Services program has received a $102,786 grant for a mobile lab to bring emergency simulation training to Marion, Citrus and Levy counties. "We feel that this will be a great addition to our program and will be a beneficial learning tool for our students," said Rod McGinnes, EMS program instructor. "It will allow us to provide the same high quality simulation instruction at all three CF campuses." The grant from the State of Florida Department of Health and approximately $36,000 of matching college funds will be used to purchase a Mobile Contrived Experience Lab. The lab will be housed in a recreational vehicle and contain all the features of the CF Ocala Campus simulation lab, as well as a Sim-Man 3G Advanced patient simulator. The state-of-the-art patient simulator has the capability of imitating medical conditions, such as heart attack, stroke and seizures. It then reacts to student procedures with realistic responses and collects data to help students learn from the experience. For more information on the EMS program, contact Rod McGinnes at 352-854-2322, ext. 1327.http://www.cf.edu/news/emsgrant062311.htm B423CEEB-0106-4A37-9BA8-0D2E8E65D2BD Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:51:48 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer an Applied Welding Technologies program at the Levy Center beginning with the fall semester. Classes will meet Monday through Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. beginning Monday, Aug. 22. The program will prepare students for employment as welders and flame cutters, tack welders, welder assemblers, arc cutters and welders, combination welders and production line workers. It provides supplemental training for individuals previously or currently employed in these occupations. The program takes 18-24 months to successfully complete. Participants will learn the use of gases and welding processes to assemble parts according to diagrams, blueprints or written specifications. They will also learn communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, and safe and efficient work practices. Participants must complete the CF Application for Admission and pay a one-time registration fee of $30. The admissions application deadline is Aug. 11 and course registration deadline is Aug. 19. Financial aid and scholarships are available for qualified students to complete the program, which costs approximately $3,600. Students seeking financial assistance should apply as soon as possible. For more information or to speak with an advisor, call 352-493-9533. The Levy Center is located at 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland.http://www.cf.edu/news/levywelding062311.htm 509D92F5-9A20-481B-8765-EA2751925BF5 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:51:08 -0400 The Senior Learning Institute at the College of Central Florida will offer a Cary Grant Film Festival course beginning in July. The course includes an exploration of Cary Grantâ€™s most interesting and enjoyable films including "Only Angels Have Wings," "Arsenic and Old Lace," "To Catch a Thief," "Houseboat" and "Charade." Participants will be encouraged to contribute to class discussion on his acting style and how it affected his co-stars and directors. The course will be offered Wednesdays, July 20 through Aug. 17, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The fee is $8 for Senior Institute members and $50 for nonmembers. The Senior Learning Institute was founded in 1992 and was sponsored by CF to promote continuing education, learning opportunities, quality leisure time and social interaction for residents 50 and better. The institute is nationally recognized as a premier postsecondary educational program for the 50-plus learners. For more information or to register, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1675, or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/slicarygrant062311.htm 2AD4FE47-3615-4396-B340-C2A2EC850DAC Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:50:02 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusart062211.htm E1F03249-0D86-483F-91E5-D05455BB93A0 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:53:03 -0400 The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus will offer Microsoft Office Basics. The course will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 12 through Aug. 4, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 201B, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The fee is $159. This course will offer an introduction to the most popular Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint through hands-on exercises and practice. This is an ideal course for those who are seeking work in an office environment. Students should have a basic understanding of the computer prior to enrolling in this course. To register or for more information on other noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit CFItraining.CF.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusoffice062211.htm B498C052-5F38-41DB-9626-1D526F80E201 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:52:28 -0400 The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus will offer Key Principles for Saving and Investing. The course will be offered Wednesdays, July 13 through Aug. 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 102, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The fee is $15. This five-week class covers the basics of investing from building a strategy to learning about stocks, bonds and mutual funds. The class will also discuss topics such as estate planning and tax considerations. To register or for information on other noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrussaving062211.htm 02126CD5-58BB-47DA-8C81-363709CC059F Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:51:57 -0400 Dr. Charles R. Dassance was honored at a retirement reception on Saturday, June 18, by the College of Central Florida District Board of Trustees and the Foundation Board of Directors. Dassance, who has served as CF president for 15 years, retires at the end of June. "The community has demonstrated its support for Dr. Dassance and the college through this lovely farewell celebration," said Joan Stearns. Some 180 college and community members attended the event, which raised more than $155,000 in support of the CF Foundationâ€™s Community of Promise campaign. "CF is a college that other academic institutions locally and nationally aspire to because of your service as president," said Cory Pool, chair of the CF District Board of Trustees. "We want to thank you for your incredible work ethic, for your tireless efforts on behalf of this institution, for your commitment to the community, for your support of CFâ€™s faculty and staff, and for your unwavering focus on students as this collegeâ€™s top priority." Dassance, 66, was also recognized by two state organizations earlier this month. He received the Student Development Advancement Award from the Student Development Commission of the Association of Florida Colleges, and the commission renamed the award to the Dr. Charles Dassance Student Development Advancement Award. The honor was presented at the commissionâ€™s spring conference on May 20 at Santa Fe College in Gainesville. Dassance was also presented a Distinguished Service Award by Florida Association of Colleges and Universities.http://www.cf.edu/news/dassancehonored062111.htm 262EB93C-9182-47B8-9C98-9EF0A70CD797 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:00:56 -0400 Dr. James Harvey, senior vice president at the College of Central Florida, was inducted into the Hall of Fame for the National Alliance of Two-Year College Athletic Administrators. He was recognized at the NATYCAA Convention Awards in Orlando on June 16. "I am deeply honored by this award as it represents one of the highest compliments one can receive during your career," said Harvey. "Recognition from your peers is priceless!" Harvey, who has served at CF since 1998, was previously employed in several administrative roles at Miami-Dade Community College, including 18 years as athletics director. He served as vice president and president-elect for NATYCAA in 1996-1997 and four years on the NACDA Executive Committee of National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics. He was inducted into the NACDA Hall of Fame in 2000. "Dr. Harveyâ€™s dedication to students is foremost in every role that he has served," said Dr. Charles Dassance, CF president. "His induction into the NATYCAA Hall of Fame is well deserved." Harvey will serve as interim president of CF beginning July 1, upon the retirement of Dassance.http://www.cf.edu/news/harveyhonor062111.htm F8381406-15C9-4686-8D3C-2224E946B348 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:59:58 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer Get Into Energy 2011 Summer Camp for high school students in Marion, Citrus and Levy counties. The camp will feature hands-on activities and games focusing on solar, hydro cell and nuclear energy. "The camp is a great way for high school students to explore career options and add to their academic resumes," said Diana Scroggie, camp coordinator. "Students will also have an opportunity to have fun with the high-energy activities." Camps are offered June 27-30 in Levy County; July 11-14 at the CF Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto; July 18-21 at the CF Ocala Campus 3001 S.W. College Road. Camp will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. The fee is $20 and includes lunch. Scholarships are available and are based on need. High school students are invited to choose one camp date. Enrollment is limited and a minimum grade of C in Biology I is recommended. Successful participants may earn Career Pathways credit in Engineering Technology. CF Get Into Energy 2011 Summer Camp programs are funded in part by a grant from Progress Energy Foundation, and are also partnered with Workforce Connection. For more information, contact Diana Scroggie at scroggid@CF.edu, 352-854-2322, ext. 1348, or visit the CF Summer Camps page at <a href="http://www.CF.edu/summercamps" target="_blank" >www.CF.edu/summercamps</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/energycamp061511.htm 1B89CDEB-A9E7-4591-A4A2-E536CAEA4A95 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:29:33 -0400 The College of Central Florida has released its July-December CF Institute Schedule. The noncredit schedule can be viewed online at <a href="http://CFItraining.CF.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.CF.edu</a> and includes hundreds of classes on arts and culture, child care, computers, corporate training, driving, health care, insurance, the Internet, language, real estate and more. "We have simplified the CF Institute schedule to be more customer friendly," said Donna Ross, director of the CF Institute and Corporate Training. "Courses are grouped by subject, rather than campus, so the student can quickly find all offerings of a specific computer course on a single page, for example. The listings also include several online courses that can be taken from the comfort of your home." Printed copies are available at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road; Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto; Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland; and the Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. For more information, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/CFIschedule061511.htm 6FBEEF04-AC00-45FE-9A6D-B68AF163435B Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:26:49 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer Basic Carpentry, the first in a series of do-it-yourself home improvement courses. The course will meet Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, July 5-28, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The cost is $478 and participants will receive an Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10-Hour card upon successful completion of the course. Topics include safety, construction mathematics, hand tools, power tools, and basic blueprints. Participants will learn to make straight and 45-degree cuts, identify common hardware and uses, state the uses of hardwoods and softwoods, identify grades and markings of wood building materials, and more. Additional courses will be offered in the fall semester: Basic Drywall, Aug. 2 through Sept. 20; Basic Flooring, Aug. 4 through Sept. 22; Basic Plumbing, Oct. 4-27. For more information or to register, visit <a href="http://CFItraining.CF.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.CF.edu</a> or call 352-873-5804.http://www.cf.edu/news/carpentry061511.htm 978599E6-6635-4EA7-A2BD-5DF753268B65 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:26:02 -0400 The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus will offer Effective Business Writing. The course will be offered Wednesday, June 29, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 105, at the CF Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course fee is $49. This is a refresher course on the basics of day-to-day business communications. Participants will refresh skills, learn to eliminate clutter and achieve clarity, and how to edit and proofread when writing letters. The course will also cover email etiquette, punctuation and how to create news releases. For information on other noncredit courses or to register, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruswriting061411.htm FD5C2D3F-6FC1-4A0F-A14C-610F4ACF1494 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:41:15 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/painting061411.htm FA1BF872-88AC-4B2F-8193-FBC111254BF2 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:40:15 -0400 The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus will offer Pool Care for the Pool Owner, a class to provide the swimming pool owner the necessary information to maintain a pool economically and safely. The course will be offered Monday and Wednesday, June 20 and 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 102, at the CF Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course fee is $49. Students will learn about water chemistry and health issues, as well as pool cleaning, safety, filters and pump maintenance. For information on other noncredit courses or to register, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruspoolcare061411.htm 4C5325D3-32C4-4710-9451-D35B96CE08E4 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:39:47 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer Conversational Spanish for Teachers and School Administrators on Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 5-28, from 3 to 5 p.m. This course will help teachers and administrators communicate simply and effectively with Spanish-speaking students and their families. No prior Spanish experience is necessary. There are no grammar, verb conjugations or complicated rules to learn. This course is eligible for in-service points from the Levy County School Board. The course fee is $119. The textbook with two audio CDs may be purchased at the first class for approximately $30. Space is limited. The enrollment deadline is Monday, June 27. Participants may register in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland; by telephone at 352-493-9533; or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy Noncredit Classes). For more information, contact Joleen Gonzalez at 352-493-9533, ext. 2106.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyspanish061411.htm D991A89C-ECB8-458F-AF93-D39E0BCD10B3 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:13:07 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer Microsoft Office Basics, the ideal computer class for persons seeking employment in an office environment. The class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 5-28, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland. This course presents an introduction to the most popular Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel and Power Point. Students should already have basic computer skills before enrolling in this class. The course fee is $159. The enrollment deadline is Monday, June 27. Participants may register in person at the Levy Center, by telephone at 352-493-9533, or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy Noncredit Classes). For more information, contact Joleen Gonzalez at 352-493-9533, ext. 2106.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyoffice061411.htm 3D00C759-0828-4C92-B4AC-1DC119F1057B Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:12:33 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/insurance060611.htm 9C3BD9E7-7129-4914-AAF1-0745EE0B25C4 Mon, 6 Jun 2011 13:05:47 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/baccsessions060211.htm B751FE50-1353-4421-86D8-0BC559C389F9 Thu, 2 Jun 2011 17:17:40 -0400 The District Board of Trustees of the College of Central Florida bestowed two honors on retiring President Charles R. Dassance, Ph.D., at its Tuesday meeting. Dassance was named president emeritus and the Ocala Campus auditorium was renamed the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center. Dassance, who has been president of CF since November 1996, announced in March that he would retire this summer. He will finish his service at the end of June. "I canâ€™t think of anyone more deserving of this honor," said Board Chair Cory Pool regarding the President Emeritus status. "And the auditorium is an appropriate place to prominently display the name of a president who has served the college well." The board has begun the process to select a new president. A consultant has been hired to assist with the search, a committee has been selected representing the college constituencies, and a profile has been developed to identify qualifications and characteristics for the next CF president. Dr. Henry Goodlett, who served as CF president from 1966 to 1987, was also named president emeritus upon his retirement.http://www.cf.edu/news/dassancehonors060211.htm C3517EF9-030C-436B-86EA-93C27D7D937B Thu, 2 Jun 2011 15:54:47 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/trusteeappointments060111.htm 4871B3E8-23F3-4639-B199-86E5860C5D02 Wed, 1 Jun 2011 12:01:03 -0400 The College of Central Florida Inspirational Choir will present a Summer Gospel Concert on Thursday, June 2. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Fine Arts Auditorium at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The performance is free for CF students and staff, as well as children under age 5. A $5 donation is requested for others. The goal of the CF Inspirational Choir is to provide a rich cultural experience through the expression of inspirational and faith-based music to students, faculty and the community. For more information on this event contact Randolph Bellamy at 352-854-2322, ext. 1543, or email <a href="http://cfgospelchoir@yahoo.com" target="_blank" >cfgospelchoir@yahoo.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/gospelconcert053111.htm 8A67C682-176A-49C8-9F3A-4886E2BF7BED Tue, 31 May 2011 12:05:23 -0400 The College of Central Florida will host a reverse trade show on Wednesday, June 29, with the North Central Florida Chapter of the National Institute of Government Purchasing and the Small Business Development Center at the University of North Florida. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Registration is $45 in advance; the form is available at <a href="http://www.sbdc.unf.edu" target="_blank" >www.sbdc.unf.edu</a> (search for Reverse Tradeshow 2011);  or by telephone at 1-886-998-8332. The fee on the day of the event is $50. Vendors of all types will have an opportunity to meet with approximately 20 agencies throughout North Central Florida at one time. Purchasing representatives from city and county governments, school boards, water management districts, law enforcement, universities and colleges will provide information on procedures for soliciting bids and awarding contracts. Free workshops will be provided with admission. For additional information, contact Susan Olsen or Kelly Gray at 352-671-8444.http://www.cf.edu/news/reversetradeshow053111.htm 8A6E2E3C-3359-40F8-9198-093723AFBECA Tue, 31 May 2011 11:24:35 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer a computer course for seniors at the Citrus Campus. Senior Computers IV will meet Thursdays, June 9-23, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 201B, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course fee is $40. The course will introduce students to Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel. Learn the basics of PowerPoint to create slide shows for business, meetings or personal use. Learn Excel to create a checkbook register, amortization tables and more. To register or for information on other noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusseniorcomputers053111.htm C128C998-D050-4588-BFC1-9E3AB98D2810 Tue, 31 May 2011 11:23:15 -0400 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida is accepting registration for its Life, Health and Variable Annuities course, which begins Saturday, June 4. This 40-hour course is the prelicensing requirement for all life, health and variable annuity insurance agents and will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through June 12. The classes will be held at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course fee is $335 and the textbook is available at Eager-1 Marketing, 2935 S.E. 58th Ave., Ocala. The course will expose students to various phases of life, health and variable annuities. Some of the topics covered include federal and state regulations, legal concepts of the insurance contract, and life and health insurance annuities. Enrollment will be accepted for this course through Wednesday, June 1. For additional information or to register, call 352-873-5804. Registration is also available online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/annuities052611.htm 04E86F7E-6A49-4B40-B192-246DB31FDE05 Thu, 26 May 2011 13:30:37 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer a grant writing course on Tuesday, June 7, at the Citrus Campus. Grantsmanship: All You Need to Know to Get Started will meet from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 102, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course fee is $109. Instructor Bob Hawkins will show you how to research potential funding sources, complete a grant application, and increase your agencyâ€™s chances of obtaining funds. This course is primarily for nonprofit agencies and governmental units. To register or for information on other noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusgrants052611.htm 474D46EB-4795-4DA9-A555-AEA6B9B314B6 Thu, 26 May 2011 10:33:09 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer a video production course June 6-15 at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Video Production: Cinematic Excellence will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 102. The course fee is $200. Learn how the professionals shoot, edit, add effects and produce DVDs. The easy-to-follow course will allow students to start a hobby, broaden their knowledge or begin a new career. To register, go to <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>, call 352-249-1210, or visit the Citrus Campus.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvideo052611.htm 7ED341A5-6A3E-4A0A-B78E-B6D4ABBCB053 Thu, 26 May 2011 10:32:27 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer eBay Buying and Selling Basics at the Citrus Campus. The course will be offered Tuesdays, June 7 and 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 201B, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course fee is $89. In this course, students will learn how to open an eBay account, utilize PayPal, research and create listings, enhance listing pricing and shop on eBay. To register or for information on other noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusebay052611.htm BDCAB8A7-1F0C-4901-8952-82A5C4BF8FAF Thu, 26 May 2011 10:31:32 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/passchedule052611.htm 19CD68F4-9432-40CC-B757-94F4DE5C209D Thu, 26 May 2011 09:17:57 -0400 An oil painting by Florida Artists Hall of Fame inductee Christopher Still, a color photograph by noted wildlife photographer Carlton Ward Jr. and a bronze sculpture of an ibis are among more than 20 works of art presented in the "Recent Acquisitions" exhibition opening June 18 at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida. The exhibition runs through Sept. 25. Daily admission to the Appleton Museum is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CF students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. Appletonâ€™s Curator of Exhibitions Ruth Grim said, "The Appleton is very grateful for the generosity of the community because in the past few years we have been able to add our permanent collection a wide assortment of beautiful 19th and 20th century works of art, plus contemporary pieces, by some of the finest European and American artists." Among the newly acquired works showcased in "Recent Acquisitions" are Christopher Stillâ€™s painting "And My Father Before Me," 2010; Ummarid "Tony" Eitharongâ€™s drybrush oil and watercolor "Superman Puzzle," 2009; Carlton Ward Jr.â€™s color photograph "Blue Crabs," 2010; George Gunther Hartwickâ€™s oil on canvas "Winterâ€™s Pleasures," 1850-1860; and Eric Peakeâ€™s watercolor "Two Parrots," 1990. Other art and antiquities on display in the exhibition include prints, bronzes, coins, ceramics and mixed media. The Appleton Museum offers an extensive collection of world class European, American and Contemporary art, plus Asian, African, Islamic and pre-Columbian artifacts and antiquities. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays and closed on Mondays. A 12-month membership is available for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by the College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, just east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonacquisitions052611.htm 61915947-F585-45D9-A64D-D7C5739E5B9A Thu, 26 May 2011 09:15:57 -0400 The College of Central Florida recognized 11 students who completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program at the Levy Center on Tuesday, May 24. Receiving Certificates of Completion were Tiffany Bukszar, Jennifer Carranza, Justina Farnell, Robert Kreinbihl, Susan Kyser, Tammy Legendre, Gail Loyd, Ginger Nutter, Christina Plummer, Stevie Shell and Shelly Theorgood. The CNA program prepares students to work in the health care field as a nursing assistant and to take and pass the Florida Certified Nursing Assistant exam. The program consists of 80 hours of classroom and lab training as well as 40 hours of clinical experience in a local health care facility. The students attended Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Trenton for their clinical experience. All classes, except clinical training, are held at the CF Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. A high school diploma or GED is not required. In addition to the CNA course, the Levy Center offers a variety of other courses including college credit, adult education, noncredit continuing education and adult high school. For additional information, visit the Levy Center, call 352-493-9533, or go to <a href="http://www.cf.edu/departments/levy/" target="_blank" >www.cf.edu/departments/levy/</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/levycna052511.htm 60DE30CB-9F97-4E75-8C59-EB703BD6E2ED Wed, 25 May 2011 17:36:08 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonjuly051711.htm D2FC32AD-85EB-4C69-B22F-CEE4A5A553E3 Tue, 17 May 2011 08:44:01 -0400 The College of Central Florida will showcase the talent of Visual Artistsâ€™ Society members in "Summer Spotlight XIV," with the opening reception set for Thursday, June 2. Awards will be presented at the opening, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Webber Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Judges for the juried show are Neil Bender, an assistant professor of painting and drawing for University of South Floridaâ€™s College of The Arts, and Noelle Mason, an assistant professor of sculpture and extended media for USFâ€™s College of The Arts. Both artists have shown their work nationally and internationally and are looking forward to judging the work. " â€˜Summer Spotlight XIVâ€™ exhibition provides artists in the Visual Artistsâ€™ Society an opportunity to share their brilliant artwork with the community," said Eunice Fitzkee, gallery assistant for the Webber Gallery. "This exhibition includes a diverse collection of oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, charcoal and colored pencil drawings, sculptures, photography and mixed media." The Visual Artistsâ€™ Society comprises approximately 120 working artists, retired artists, hobbyists and students. Approximately 50-60 artworks will be on display at the juried and judged show. Most works will be available for purchase. The exhibit will be open through July 30. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The gallery is closed Sundays and Mondays, but remains open Fridays during the collegeâ€™s four-day summer workweek. For additional information, contact Fitzkee at 352-854-2322, ext. 1664.http://www.cf.edu/news/summerspotlight051711.htm C5894F3A-9D84-4755-A709-848EAA680AB5 Tue, 17 May 2011 08:43:07 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer a project management workshop Tuesday and Thursday, May 17 and 19. The course will meet from 4-8 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The fee is $360 per person and includes materials. This eight-hour FranklinCovey Project Management workshop will teach business people to visualize, plan, implement and close a project. This two-day workshop will cover four essential skills for project management: develop a smart project plan, decrease project costs, garner support for the project from team members and stakeholders, and predict and manage potential issues. Enroll online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>, or call Vikki Lawrence at 352-873-5830 for more information or to reserve your seat.http://www.cf.edu/news/projectmanagement051111.htm DA3C950C-8AB6-4C22-BFF6-345DF86C8821 Wed, 11 May 2011 14:02:30 -0400 The Senior Institute at the College of Central Florida will offer a course on the United States Space Program Thursdays, May 19-June 23, from 1-3:30 p.m. Class will be held in Room 111 of the University Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course will examine the space program from its early stages through the landing on the moon. Students will learn about the successes and failures of the program in its historical context. The class will view "From the Earth to the Moon," the acclaimed HBO series about the program. There will be discussion and a guest speaker. The Senior Institute was founded to promote lifelong learning, quality leisure time and social interaction for people 50 and better in our community. This Senior Institute class is open to the public. The fee for nonmembers is $50. To reserve a seat in this class or to learn more about the Senior Institute, call 352-291-4444.http://www.cf.edu/news/SIspaceprogram051011.htm 5CD8A930-9392-4DB1-8708-B78246CDBBA9 Tue, 10 May 2011 17:22:23 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/gabors051011.htm 481A098A-133E-4359-84BF-E32758821E86 Tue, 10 May 2011 09:57:57 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer Pool Care for the Pool Owner, a class to provide the swimming pool owner the necessary information to maintain a pool economically and safely. Students will learn about water chemistry and health issues, as well as pool cleaning, safety, filters and pump maintenance. The class will meet from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday, May 16-18, in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 102, at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The fee for this class is $49. For information and registration, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruspoolcare051011.htm B5A54CCB-154F-49A5-94A0-30C0833BCDE9 Tue, 10 May 2011 09:56:05 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer Accounting and Bookkeeping Basics at the Citrus Campus beginning May 19. The class will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through June 2 in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 206, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The fee is $115. This course is designed for small business owners, individuals who want to learn bookkeeping, and accounting students having problems in their accounting courses. The course will cover reports, forms of business ownership, fundamental concepts of accounting, transaction analysis, the accounting process and more. For information and registration, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusaccounting051011.htm 6CDB41CA-43B0-4626-8D24-9FDAF642BB4B Tue, 10 May 2011 09:55:19 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer an Effective Business Writing class at the Citrus Campus on Monday, May 23. The class will meet from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 204, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The fee is $49. Participants will learn how to better communicate in written form, how to eliminate words to achieve clarity, and how to edit and proofread when writing letters. Learn email etiquette, punctuation, and how to create press releases and news articles. For information and registration, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruswriting051011.htm BD2D0C57-D602-4A7E-837B-6F3473F00E20 Tue, 10 May 2011 09:54:12 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer Senior Computers III at the Citrus Campus beginning May 19. The class will meet from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays through June 2 in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 201B, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The fee for this class is $40. The course is an introduction to Microsoft Office products Word and Publisher. Students will learn to format documents, create labels, use templates to create letters, greeting cards, business cards and fliers. The course is presented at a relaxed senior pace. For information and registration, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruscomputers051011.htm 12F4B71B-7CFD-4D83-B44B-3BCE0C699CED Tue, 10 May 2011 09:53:42 -0400 The Senior Institute at the College of Central Florida will offer a Memoir Practicum course Thursdays, May 5-26, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Class will be held in Room 208 of the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course will include an introduction to memoir writing and different types of memoirs will be reviewed and experienced. Students will learn about questioning, visualizing, inferring and synthesizing. The instructor will also share ideas on how to publish your memoirs. The Senior Institute was founded to promote lifelong learning, quality leisure time and social interaction for people 50 and better in our community. To reserve a seat in this class or to learn more about the Senior Institute, call 352-291-4444. The fee for nonmembers is $50.http://www.cf.edu/news/memoirwriting050311.htm 18DCE01A-7BBB-4338-A691-B598A87B5025 Tue, 3 May 2011 17:01:12 -0400 The College of Central Florida will hold a spring celebration in Levy County on Wednesday, May 11.The event begins at 4 p.m. at the site of the Jack Wilkinson Levy Campus, N.W. 151 Lane and Highway 19/98 in Chiefland. "The event is to showcase the new location and say farewell to Dr. Charles Dassance for his leadership and generous support of Levy County," said Marilyn Ladner, provost of the CF Levy Center. Dassance will retire this summer after 15 years of service to the college. The CF Levy Center is located at 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. A campus will be built at the new location once additional funding is secured from the state. To RSVP for the spring celebration event, call 352-493-9533 or email lordr@cf.edu. Refreshments will be served.http://www.cf.edu/news/levycelebration042911.htm 6DB4F3EA-7193-45A8-84C0-E513D8436EBD Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:01:54 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonjune042811.htm 51E7704E-5141-4285-9C2E-5AFBA3A3B1A4 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:52:28 -0400 The College of Central Florida has been selected as one of only 120 colleges in the country to be eligible to receive funding from the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The colleges were named at a press conference in Washington on Monday by the Aspen College Excellence Program, which aims to identify and replicate campuswide practices that significantly improve college student outcomes. The colleges were selected based on publicly available data and are among the top 10 percent of colleges in the country. In the coming months, CF will submit additional documentation to compete for a portion of $1 million in funding. "We are excited to be recognized as one of the top performing colleges in the country," said Dr. Charles Dassance, CF president. "The selection is a testament to the commitment of our faculty and staff to provide the best learning opportunities possible." Each of the 120 colleges ranked has demonstrated high standards for learning, college completion without delay, and community colleges as training grounds for jobs that pay competitive wages, according to the Aspen Institute. More than 6 million students enroll in U.S. community colleges each year; nearly 1 million of those students are enrolled in the Florida College System which includes 14 of the institutions selected by the Aspen Institute. "Colleges in our system are selected for national recognition and grants on a regular basis," Dr. Will Holcombe, chancellor of the Florida College System, said in a news release. "We are thrilled that half of our colleges, the most of any state, have been chosen for this prestigious honor. This competition will bring further recognition of the vital role our colleges play in Floridaâ€™s economy and peopleâ€™s lives." The Aspen Prize is funded by the Joyce Foundation, the Lumina Foundation for Education, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, and the JPMorgan Chase Foundation.http://www.cf.edu/news/aspenaward042611.htm 062B5815-092D-4C39-930C-0B8AE4EE1243 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:47:46 -0400 The College of Central Florida Patriot Blues Jazz Band will present "Jazz at the Webber" at the CF Ocala Campus. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, at the Webber Center, 3001 S.W. College Road. The doors open to the public 30 minutes before each performance. The jazz musicians and vocalists will perform under the direction of Sam McClung, CF associate professor of music. Selections include "All of Me," "In the Mood," "Stolen Moments," "The Girl from Ipanema," "Itâ€™s a Manâ€™s World" and "I Canâ€™t Stop Lovinâ€™ You." The special guest artist is saxophonist/woodwind doubler Jim Hayward who was the very first guest artist for this event. Also returning to the stage for these performances are drummer Clyde Conner, jazz pianist John Crider and CFâ€™s Peter Smith. "In the fall of 2002, I started the â€˜Jazz At The Webberâ€™ series as a vehicle to showcase the student talent at the college and to promote an awareness of our truly American art form: jazz," said McClung, who retires from CF in May after nearly 10 years at the college. "Through the years we have played only top rate, professional literature which has instilled a since of pride and achievement in the students. If anything, this is my legacy at CF and a fitting last hurrah." Seating is limited. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students, and free for CF staff, faculty and students. Refreshments will be served at an additional cost. Tickets are available through the Box Office at 352-873-5810 or the website <a href="http://%20tickets.CF.edu" target="_blank" >tickets.CF.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/jazzatwebber042611.htm E0B81C0B-F7D4-4FE0-8EC0-CF0E5FAB834C Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:20:22 -0400 The College of Central Florida will hold its spring 2011 commencement ceremony on Friday, May 6. The ceremony begins at 7 p.m. on the center lawn of the Fine Arts Auditorium at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Sen. Charles S. Dean Sr. will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award. The graduation speaker will be Sunny Morelock. Graduation information is available at <a href="http://www.CF.edu" target="_blank" >www.CF.edu</a>; search for graduation. For more information, call the Ocala Campus at 352-873-5800, Citrus Campus at 352-746-6721, or Levy Center at 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/graduation042211.htm 86C141AC-D880-46EE-99BB-BCFB175B75FE Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:02:35 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/dassancecitrus042211.htm 0F01F950-E979-48EB-AC8D-A6D39485F106 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:01:34 -0400 The College of Central Florida will host an Alternative Energy Conference on Tuesday, May 24, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The event is in partnership with Progress Energy, Ocala/Marion County Economic Development Corporation, Florida Solar Energy Center and Workforce Connection. There is no charge to attend the conference, which is dedicated to learning more about the impact of integrating green technology into your business and home. Participants can visit several booths and workshops including a case study, "Methane Gas-to-Energy Conservation at Baseline Landfill" with Dennis Stilfer of Marion County Solid Waste, as well as a panel discussion on "Current Alternative Energy Products" with Mary Alford, Kevin McMonigle, Bob Phillips, Walt Stachowicz and Paul Stentiford. There will be a career fair with opportunities in energy, engineering and green training. Displays will include winners from the EnergyWhiz Olympics, a solar decathlon, solar lighting, fuel cell car, solar powered car, hydrogen car, solar cookers, a solar van used in disasters, a machine which takes organic waste and converts it to electricity, and more. "The purpose of the Alternative Energy Conference is to continue educating our target audience about the options and benefits of alternative energy to support the greening of our community," said Donnah Ross, director of the CF Institute. "The hope is to increase the demand for green options, and, in return, increase the demand for green jobs." The keynote speaker for this conference is Dr. James Fenton, director of the Florida Solar Energy Center. In his presentation, "The Cost of Doing Nothing," Fenton will address the costs associated with going green in homes and businesses, and how cost is not often explored. For more information, contact Cattie McCourt at 352-854-2322, ext. 1502.http://www.cf.edu/news/alternativeenergy042111.htm 8B2A50D6-F4B5-40EF-9D29-B7ED0C315E22 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:34:02 -0400 College of Central Florida music students will perform on Friday and Saturday in the Fine Arts Auditorium at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. On Friday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m., the CF Concert Band will perform works by Holst, Reed and Rimsky-Korsakov. The Brass Ensemble will perform works by Copeland, Bach and Curnow. On Saturday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m., the CF Patriot Singers will present "Then and Now," featuring the Mass in G by Franz Schubert as well as contemporary choral works. "The challenge to choosing music for a choral program is in narrowing the possibilities," said Lesley Mann, CF assistant professor. "The vast amounts of literature available can be overwhelming, but this program has been extremely enjoyable to prepare. We have explored different colors and textures in the choral sound, played with articulation and dynamics, and had some fun with a tambourine." Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students, and free for CF staff, faculty and students. For information, call the CF Box Office at 352-873-5810.http://www.cf.edu/news/music042111.htm 4B338D30-E8AF-4518-A301-1120B1CF7FF0 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:33:08 -0400 Ocala couple Michael and Melissa Bianculli have signed on to establish a STEPS to CF award for Belleview-Santos Elementary School â€” the first for the school. A CF Foundation program, STEPS stands for Scholarships Taking Elementary Promising Students to CF. The STEPS program enables CF Foundation donors like the Biancullis to establish an endowed scholarship for an elementary school of their choice. Each year, the faculty and administration of the adopted STEPS school select a promising fifth grade student to receive a $4,000 scholarship to attend CF upon successful graduation from high school. "My husband and I have always recognized the benefits of a good education, but also wanted to do something tangible that would assist children within our community. After touring CFâ€™s campus and learning of the programs it became obvious that we could combine our desire to assist local kids and promote higher education by supporting the STEPS program," Melissa Bianculli said. "It is a great feeling to know that in some small way, our donation will assist in securing a more promising future for those whose lives are touched by CF and STEPS." The CF Foundationâ€™s goal is to have at least two scholarships at each school in Citrus, Levy and Marion. There are currently 53 scholarships at 35 schools in the tricounty area. For more information on the STEPS to CF program, contact Lisa Lombardo at 352-873-5808 or Lisa.Lombardo@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/steps041911.htm 902721CB-D349-4DE7-8A3B-69A3A578F11D Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:01:57 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer the public an opportunity to learn about the smallest animal with a backbone -- the hummingbird! The two-hour presentation will be given on Friday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to noon. Preregistration is required prior to Monday, May 2. The fee is $15. Instructor Carolyn Retey is a 15-year member of the Marion County Audubon Society and she travels extensively with her bird watching hobby. On previous visits to the Levy Center she has lectured on basic bird watching; this time she will focus on the three species of hummingbirds usually seen in Florida. She will discuss their favorite flowers and how to attract them to your backyard by using nectar feeders, water features and more. Register in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland; by telephone at 352-493-9533; or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes).http://www.cf.edu/news/levyhummingbird041911.htm 728AD27E-D353-42BF-BF04-730B6BE32B54 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:25:39 -0400 The College of Central Florida Theatre for Young Audiences will present "Wiley and the Hairy Man" by Susan Zeder. Based on an African-American folktale, "Wiley and the Hairy Man" is about a young child who lives in the swamp with his mother and dog. Performances will be held on Tuesday, April 26, at 2 p.m.; Thursday, April 28, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, April 30, at 2 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. "I have always loved the creativity of theatre for young audiences and â€˜Wiley and the Hairy Manâ€™ has all of the magical elements I want in this type of show," said Rob Oâ€™Brien, assistant professor of theatre at CF. "Wiley is a great experiment, which shows our program is growing. I hope that this is the first of a long tradition for young audiences offered by the CF Theatre Department." For reservations, call the CF Box Office at 352-873-5810. Seating is limited. Suggested donations of $3 or one nonperishable food item will benefit the First Step Food Pantry of Ocala.http://www.cf.edu/news/theatrewiley041911.htm F5D89296-C9F3-45CC-9375-40D2543FF706 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:24:33 -0400 The Senior Institute at the College of Central Florida invites individuals 50 and better to a free lecture entitled Who Will Rule the World? The lecture will be held on Wednesday, April 27, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Room 107 of the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The lecture is part of a course on Global Economics taught by Dr. Joe Coffey, longtime instructor for the Senior Institute. Attendees will have an opportunity to experience what is available through the Senior Institute as they learn about the major factors underlying the Western ascendancy to world power over the past 300 years. Coffey will address the current concerns and controversies about the decline of the West and the rising of the East, especially China, and the uprisings of the Middle East. The Senior Institute was founded to promote lifelong learning, quality leisure time and social interaction. In addition to a variety of cultural and community activities, institute members enjoy regular CF student status, selecting from college-level courses without the requirement of homework and tests. To reserve a seat for the lecture or to learn more about the Senior Institute, call 352-291-4444.http://www.cf.edu/news/seniorinstitute041511.htm ABA6D2D1-C74A-4913-A59D-EA8B113E9BF2 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:44:22 -0400 The College of Central Florida will host an open house in observance of Math Awareness Month on Wednesday, April 20. Community members are invited to join CF students and staff to learn about the complex systems in our world that relate to mathematics. The event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in Building 7 at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. There is no charge to attend. "Unraveling Complex Systems" is the theme for Mathematics Awareness Month and explores how epidemics spread, birds flock, fish school, hurricane and stock markets operate. In addition to student displays, there will be presentations by community representatives. Sarah Damien from the Discovery Science Center of Ocala will share fun science activities to explore with your children over the summer. Doug Peebles and Chad Lynch from the Conservation and Public Education Department of Ocala Utility Services will enlighten attendees on the power of the power grid and how to take control of your electric bill. Pat Stefanski from the Marion County Department of Emergency Management will answer questions about hurricane preparedness: where to go, what to take, and what to do if a warning is fast approaching. Mathematics Awareness Month is held each April by the American Mathematical Society, the American Statistical Association, the Mathematical Association of America, and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. Mathematics Awareness Month is sponsored by the Joint Policy Board for Mathematics. To learn more about Mathematics Awareness Month or the CF event, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1259.http://www.cf.edu/news/mathmonth041211.htm 2125CCB7-2C74-4D1F-851D-20CEBE9F27A2 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:40:21 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer Microsoft Word 2007 Intermediate beginning May 24. The course will meet Tuesdays from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. through June 21. The fee is $119 and includes course materials. This course builds on skills acquired in the Microsoft Word 2007 Fundamentals class, but is open to anyone who has basic knowledge of Microsoft Word software. Some of the topics covered are creating and editing tables, using section and column breaks, inserting and formatting word art and clip art, and applying headers and footers. For more information or to register, call 352-493-9533 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> and select Levy noncredit classes. You may also register in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rogers Blvd., Chiefland. The registration deadline is Tuesday, May 17.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyword041211.htm 6956D696-3F26-42E9-8E65-6A1C8760FB43 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:39:32 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer Web Design Fundamentals beginning May 16. The course will meet Mondays from 6 to 9 p.m. through June 27. The fee is $139 and course handouts will be provided. A good working knowledge of computers is recommended to enroll in this class. Using HTML, students will learn to create and maintain a simple to moderately complex website. For more information or to register, call 352-493-9533 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> and select Levy noncredit classes. You may also register in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rogers Blvd., Chiefland. The registration deadline is Monday, May 9.http://www.cf.edu/news/levywebdesign041211.htm A0A1AD53-23FD-4256-912D-06130DED7394 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:38:52 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer the workshop How to Write and Publish Your Own Book on Wednesdays, April 13-27. The workshop will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 102, at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The workshop fee is $49. This workshop will offer a realistic and attainable approach of what it takes to write and publish your own book. To register or for information on other noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruswriting040711.htm 605AC764-4447-4E3D-807C-9766AEA927EB Thu, 7 Apr 2011 16:16:31 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer the workshop Forming a Nonprofit on Wednesday, April 13. The workshop will meet from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 102, at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The cost is $49 per person. This workshop will offer a straightforward approach of what it takes to launch a nonprofit organization. The course will cover topics such as defining the need that the association will serve in the community, selecting a legal structure for the organization, applying for tax exemption and filing the correct forms. To register or for information on other noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusnonprofit040711.htm D5CB344C-DE6F-43B8-AC02-79117769BA6B Thu, 7 Apr 2011 16:15:59 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer the workshop Get a Financial Life! on Wednesday, April 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. This workshop will offer self-assessments, practical guidelines and a highly interactive format that will help participants get going on a financial plan for their life. The course will cover topics such as health care and other family expenses, budgeting, as well as personal and professional goals for everyday life and long-term financial planning. The cost is $49 per person and $40 for Citrus County Chamber of Commerce members. A boxed lunch and course materials will be provided. To register or for information on other noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusfinancial040611.htm BC26C940-A7F8-486D-894F-21826C62C94A Wed, 6 Apr 2011 11:48:04 -0400 The College of Central Florida will present Acoustic CafÃ© on Tuesday, April 26, at the CF Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Musician Rebekah Pulley will perform at the Citrus Campus Pavilion from noon to 1:30 p.m. The performance is free. Pulley began playing the guitar at the age of 15 and quickly took to songwriting as a form of release and emotional expression. Pulleyâ€™s latest release, "Back to Boogaloo," fall 2008, is firmly secured in the roots of Americana. Pulley has opened for Johnny Lang, Paul Thorn, Sophie B. Hawkins, Dave Mason and many others. She was voted Best Acoustic Act Critics Choice for 2002 by Tampa Bayâ€™s "Weekly Planet" and Best Singer/Songwriter Readers Poll for 2007 by "Creative Loafing." The event is sponsored by the CF Institute for Community Advancement and is aimed at supporting the arts while promoting a culture of encouragement on campus. To learn more about Pulley, visit <a href="http://www.rebekahpulley.com" target="_blank" >www.rebekahpulley.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusacousticcafe040611.htm 47459A88-E683-4D8E-B7A2-86669C69852A Wed, 6 Apr 2011 11:46:56 -0400 The Student Activities Boards of College of Central Florida were recognized at the Florida Junior Community College Student Government Association "Rally in Tally" conference in March. Students from the Ocala and Citrus campus groups traveled to Tallahassee to discuss important issues among students at CF and within the Florida College System. The students met with legislators including Rep. Dennis Baxley, Rep. Charles Chestnut IV and Lynn T. Bannister from the office of U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson to discuss issues such as the state budget cuts. Ocala SAB President Leanna Marcus was honored as Most Outstanding District Member and received the Leadership Enhancement Award. Diversity and Development Chair Jackie Beard was named Most Spirited Student. The Ocala Campus was named Most Active Campus, as well as Most Unified College. The Citrus Campus was honored for Most Outstanding Community Service Project for work with Junior Achievement during the fall semester. Two Citrus SAB members were elected to serve on the FJCCSGA District III Executive Board for the 2011-2012 year; Cayla Hans, as secretary and Laury Leiva, jurisprudence. For more information on the Student Activities Board at the Ocala Campus, visit the Office of Student Life in the Bryant Student Union, Room 201. For information on the Student Activities Board at the Citrus Campus, visit the Student Life Office in the student lounge of the Dorothea G. Jerome Building.http://www.cf.edu/news/sabawards040611.htm C0544444-49C4-4D54-BC9C-DD49098CA5BD Wed, 6 Apr 2011 11:46:11 -0400 A Career Chat on Entrepreneurship will be held at the College of Central Florida on Tuesday, April 5. The session will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Room 107 of the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. "Someone once said, if you think education is expensive, try ignorance," said Chuck Hiatt, professor of Business and Economics at CF. "When our guests leave the meeting we hope they understand that to become entrepreneurs, they should brainstorm about what societal needs are not being met. In addition, we hope they understand that those who want to become entrepreneurs should be sure they have the self discipline and work ethic needed to start a business." For information, contact Hiatt at 352-854-2322, ext. 1299.http://www.cf.edu/news/careerchat040411.htm 7E2C9DBA-64EB-4743-BCF5-762EC8155F74 Mon, 4 Apr 2011 13:24:57 -0400 The College of Central Florida is accepting applications for the Marion Regional Manufacturers Association Scholarship, available to students enrolled in credit Business, Technology and Workforce programs. Applicants must have a completed CF application on file, a minimum 2.5 GPA in either high school or college, and maintain satisfactory progress toward a degree program. Applicants must also complete the MRMA scholarship application at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, available at <a href="http://www.FAFSA.ed.gov" target="_blank" >www.FAFSA.ed.gov</a>, by Friday, May 20. For information or to submit the MRMA application, contact Barbara Trebilcock at 352-854-2322, ext 1284; trebilcock@cf.edu; or College of Central Florida, Building 9, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala, Fla., 34474-4415. The Marion Regional Manufacturers Association is dedicated to the growth and success of the manufacturing industry in Marion, Levy, Alachua, Citrus and Sumter counties.http://www.cf.edu/news/mrmascholarship033111.htm 776EE06D-C385-455F-A667-E55F3EE36283 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:43:37 -0400 Dr. Charles R. Dassance, president of the College of Central Florida since November 1996, announced at the end of the March 29 meeting of the District Board of Trustees his intention to retire this summer. Dassance, who will be 66 in April, indicated that this was the most difficult decision of his 44 years as a community college educator. "The college is doing well and after nearly 15 years as president, I decided this was the right time for the college to transition to new leadership," he said. Dassance thanked the current board members and all previous board members for their support during his tenure as president. "The faculty and staff at the college are the unsung heroes of the collegeâ€™s success and the reason why the college will continue to serve the residents of Citrus, Levy and Marion counties with distinction," he said. Cory Pool, chair of the board, thanked Dassance for his outstanding service as president. "The college has achieved great things under Dr. Dassanceâ€™s leadership," Pool said, "and we will have an opportunity to more formally thank Dr. Dassance before he leaves." The board agreed to begin immediately outlining a process for a search for a new president. "I can assure everyone that we will do an open and exhaustive search for the next president of CF and that faculty, staff, students, the CF Foundation and the community will be part of the search process," Pool said.http://www.cf.edu/news/dassanceretirement032911.htm 37A1DF00-2A68-476A-91DC-4FB8B6EC2554 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:51:30 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/libraryofcongress032911.htm 07C7171D-3AA8-41E0-81DD-9ACD27D16571 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:10:11 -0400 Two Summer Art Camps are being offered at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, from June 27 to July 1 and Aug. 1 to 5. Summer Art Camp hours are 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, and during each session children and youths ages 7-14 will explore historyâ€™s major art movements and create their own masterpieces in the styles studied. Fee is $85 per child for members, $95 for nonmembers, and all art supplies are provided. To register, contact Korene Wilbanks at 352-291-4455, ext. 1613, or wilbankk@cf.edu. In both camps students will learn about the worldâ€™s artists and cultures as represented in the Appletonâ€™s permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. Family members are welcome to stay and observe the fun and interactive programs that will include hands-on art projects such as painting, sculpting and mixed media. The Appletonâ€™s permanent collections include European, American and Contemporary art, as well as African, Asian, Islamic and pre-Columbian artifacts and antiquities. In addition, the "Recent Acquisitions" exhibition will be on display during both Summer Art Camps, so students will also learn about the new two- and three-dimensional works of art that have been added to the Appletonâ€™s collections within the last year. The Appleton Museum of Art is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday and closed on Monday. Daily admission is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CF students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. In addition, a 12-month membership is available for $25 for seniors 55 and over; $30 for adults 18 and over; $40 for two seniors over age 55; $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18; and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, just east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum at 352-291-4455 or visit <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletoncamps032811.htm EA6ABF50-38A2-4A76-A9CA-0D0CC80A7778 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:21:50 -0400 Dr. Cheryl Fante, College of Central Florida associate vice president for Career and Technical Education, has been named an Exemplary Leader by the Chair Academy. She was honored at the Chair Academyâ€™s International Leadership Conference in Dallas on March 24. The Chair Academy is dedicated to advancing academic and administrative leadership training worldwide. The award recognizes leaders in post-secondary institutions who have modeled best practices to advance academic and administrative leadership development. Fante has served at CF since 1988. She has a Master of Arts from the University of South Florida and Doctorate in Education from the University of Florida.http://www.cf.edu/news/fantehonor032811.htm 28289CF9-93C9-4D69-B1B3-4661EB7E3907 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:21:29 -0400 The Senior Institute at the College of Central Florida invites the community to free performances of "The Holocaust Cantata." Rehearsals are also open to the public and will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 28, at St Georgeâ€™s Anglican Cathedral, 5646 S.E. 28th St., Ocala, and 5:15 p.m. on Friday, April 1, at Dance Divine School of Ballet, 2701 S.E. 48th St., Ocala. Cantata performances will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, at Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, 2540 W. Norvell Bryant Highway, Lecanto; 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 3, at First United Methodist Church, 1126 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala; 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, at Armenian American Cultural Society, 8831 S.E. 58th Ave., Ocala; 7 p.m. on Monday, April 11, at West Port High School, 3733 S.W. 80th Ave., Ocala ; and 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, at Temple Beth Shalom, 1109 N.E. Eighth Ave., Ocala. The cantata performances are part of the Slice of Tragic History class, which is a collaboration of the Senior Institute at the College of Central Florida, Dr. Wayne Earnest and the Marion Civic Chorale, Ana Jacobs and the Light of Joy Ballet Company, and West Port High School. Students and families are invited to participate in any performance. Holocaust survivors, children and grandchildren of survivors will read the scripts of Holocaust survivors as written for "The Holocaust Cantata." For information, contact Karen Eileen at ke_create@yahoo.com or Jerone Gamble at 352-854-2322, ext. 1282.http://www.cf.edu/news/cantata032511.htm 0B192F56-FF9C-48A0-9F0F-72AD45027170 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:53:28 -0400 The College of Central Florida will host Jay T. Smith from the U.S. Department of State as part of the Diplomats in Residence program on Monday and Tuesday, March 28-29. During visits to the Ocala and Citrus campuses, Smith will discuss practical aspects of U.S. global relations as well as career paths and opportunities for students in international relations. The events are open to the public. On Monday, March 28, from 1:10 to 2:30 p.m. Smith will lead the program at the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 101A, at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway in Lecanto. On Tuesday, March 29, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m., Smith will present in the Ewers Century Center, Room 107, at the Ocala Campus, 3011 S.W. College Road. Smith is a senior member of the U.S. Diplomatic Corps with more than 30 years in foreign service. He has served in 10 countries and most recently as the deputy chief of mission, United States Embassy in Dakar, Senegal. While at CF, Smith will also visit with faculty and staff, as well as student groups. The Diplomats in Residence program is central to the effort to recruit the best and the brightest to represent Americaâ€™s rich diversity to the world, according to the agency website. For more information call Dr. John Anene at 325-746-6721, ext. 6126.http://www.cf.edu/news/diplomat032511.htm 04CACCF2-A012-49AC-BC92-55447512DBC9 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:52:46 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will begin a Refresher Course for Certified Nursing Assistants on Monday, April 4. This 16-hour program is intended for nonpracticing Certified Nursing Assistants who would like to re-enter the field and CNAs who have allowed their license to lapse and need to retake the state licensure exam. The class will meet Monday through Thursday, April 4-7, from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. The course fee is $139 and no textbook is required. The course consists of a pre-assessment testing and review of theory as well as a thorough review and practice of the core CNA skills. This course cannot be taken as a substitute for a regular CNA course and it is not an exam prep course. Students may enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland; by telephone at 352-493-9533; or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes). The deadline for enrollment is Thursday, March 31.http://www.cf.edu/news/cnarefresher032511.htm F3F3E929-9D40-4A2D-84B5-0C926DFF026F Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:19:57 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/ptksigning032311.htm 450AE0FA-97C7-4489-A5F8-5601CED6C12A Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:45:38 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonmay032211.htm 477C7671-2D06-4676-952F-E7B7A64D9ED8 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:24:53 -0400 The College of Central Florida has announced that Patriot Blues "Crash and Burn," a CD of music by CF students and faculty musicians, is now available. "Crash and Burn" was recorded in the Fine Arts Auditorium, selected for its excellent acoustics and spaciousness. The CD features student musicians, ensemble director Sam McClung as both an arranger and player, and Dr. Peter Smith, faculty member and musician. "This recording project was actually a learning tool for the student musicians in the Patriot Blues," McClung said. "The recording process enables them to experience, first-hand, what studio musicians do on a regular basis." Recordings include "Step Right Up," composed and arranged by Oliver Nelson; "Crash and Burn," composed by David Metzger; "At Last," by Mack Gordon and Harry Warren; and "Children of Sanchez," by Chuck Mangione. CDs are available in the CF Box Office in the Fine Arts Auditorium at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road, 352-873-5810. CDs are $15 each, payable by cash or check. All proceeds support the CF Band program.http://www.cf.edu/news/cdcrashandburn032211.htm 1DE4F0EB-597B-42B7-B0C9-0D10308D3CA8 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:47:34 -0400 The Learning Lab School at the College of Central Florida will offer a free summer Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program. The program will be held Monday through Thursday, June 13 through Aug. 9, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Learning Lab School is located at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Breakfast, lunch and a snack will be provided. Floridaâ€™s Voluntary Prekindergarten Education program is a free entitlement program available to any Florida child who is 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, or age-eligible for kindergarten in August. The purpose of VPK is to prepare the child for kindergarten by teaching the "whole child." The Learning Lab School uses the Beyond Centers and Circle Time Curriculum. Children will not only learn emergent literacy and numeracy skills, but will be engrossed in science exploration, the arts, creative thinking, and a positive social-emotional environment. Instructor for the summer VPK program is Dr. Heidi Maier, associate professor at CF. For enrollment information, contact Learning Lab School Director Kathy Robbins at 352-873-5806.http://www.cf.edu/news/summervpk032211.htm F20E23B8-F051-4809-BB7E-0582D415D098 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:46:32 -0400 Dr. Sarah Satterfield from the College of Central Florida will perform "The Music of Ian Clarke: The Flute As You Do Not Normally Hear It!" on Friday, April 8. The associate professor of Music will be accompanied by the CF Flute Choir for two selections. The performance begins at noon and will be held in the Fine Arts Auditorium at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Admission is free and no tickets are required. The repertoire features modern techniques in instrumental music performance such as breathy or residual tones, note bending, quarter tones, unusual articulations, key flicks and the use of the flute as a percussion instrument, as well as some fun and whimsical pieces. "This recital is the product of research I have been doing on British composer Ian Clarke, whose compositions have greatly enriched contemporary flute literature," Satterfield said. "Clarke has quickly established himself as one of the leading player/composers in the flute world today, especially within the avant garde movement. His compositions have been performed by internationally acclaimed performers, teachers and college students across five continents. "It has been a delight to shift now from research to performance, introducing local audiences to Clarkeâ€™s substantial body of flute music. It has also been a delight to involve members of my studio in this performance," Satterfield said. For information, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1419.http://www.cf.edu/news/fluterecital032211.htm 9910C6F9-901C-4A40-84CB-95C6C60BCE1D Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:45:38 -0400 The College of Central Florida is accepting enrollment for Microsoft Word 2007 Fundamentals and Microsoft Excel 2007 Intermediate at the Levy Center, 114 Rogers Blvd. in Chiefland. Microsoft Word 2007 Fundamentals will be held Mondays, April 4 through May 2, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Students will learn to create, edit and format documents, work with the Format Pointer and use the AutoCorrect features of the program. Deadline for enrollment is March 28. A Microsoft Word 2007 Intermediate course will be offered in late May. Microsoft Excel 2007 Intermediate will be held Tuesdays, April 19 through May 17, from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. This course builds on skills acquired in the Microsoft Excel 2007 Fundamentals class, but is open to anyone who wants to increase their knowledge of this spreadsheet program. The fee for each class is $119 and includes course materials. For more information or to register, call 352-493-9533 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> and select Levy noncredit classes. You may also register in person at the Levy Center.http://www.cf.edu/news/levycomputer032111.htm 27DCC23B-4408-447B-BCFF-9B5C31EB1266 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:55:19 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusartist032111.htm 639B79C9-2D23-480D-895E-F8F0984976B7 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:57:33 -0400 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida, Workforce Connection and Marion County Economic Development Corporation will offer free information sessions on for-profit grant opportunities. Attendees will learn how to apply for Quick Response Training grants available from Workforce Connection and Incumbent Worker Training and Employed Worker Training grants available from Workforce Florida. The simultaneous sessions will be held on Thursday, April 7, from 8 to 11 a.m. at three CF locations: the Ewers Century Center, Room 107, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road; the Citrus Learning and Conference Center at the Citrus Campus, Room 103, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto; and the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland. Seating is limited. To register, contact Corporate Training Manager Barbara Trebilcock at 352-854-2322, ext. 1284, or Trebilcock@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/grantsessions032111.htm F3B2451A-B0DF-42F2-8503-D7724DF8CB74 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:57:02 -0400 The College of Central Florida invites students, parents and community members to "Welcome to the Jungle" Preview Night on Monday, March 28. The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Citrus Learning and Conference Center at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The college will showcase the many career and educational opportunities available at CF with exhibits and workshops on dual enrollment, admissions and financial aid, teacher education, criminal justice, nursing and other health programs, and advanced degrees available through CF and university partners. "Preview Night provides an opportunity for the Citrus community to see what great options are available at your local CF," said Dr. June Hall, Citrus Campus director of Student Affairs. For information about the free event, call Hall at 352-746-6721, ext. 6104.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruspreviewnight031811.htm 8F4B3A60-273B-4784-B7AE-DA83CB9B8E43 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:32:38 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvariety031711.htm C6DDBEA7-4C21-425C-921C-5E0FA4C8ADB8 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:08:21 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer Video Production: Cinematic Excellence beginning Wednesday, March 23. The course will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. through April 1 at the CF Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The fee is $200. This course is an all-inclusive, comprehensive study of the production process. Students will learn how the professionals shoot, edit, add effects and produce shelf-ready DVDs. With this intense, easy-to-follow course taught by Citrus Countyâ€™s new film commissioner, participants will broaden their knowledge or have the tools necessary to start a new career. To register or for information on other noncredit courses, visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> or call 352-249-1210.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvideo031711.htm D6C3D3B9-E418-403C-9CC9-380F1A281278 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:07:39 -0400 The College of Central Florida will now offer its Advanced Golf class at Skyview at Terra Vista of Citrus Hills. Class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 22-31, from 3 to 6 p.m. The fee for the four sessions is $150. The course is located at 2100 N. Terra Vista Blvd. in Hernando. The course will be taught by a Professional Golfersâ€™ Association instructor with more than 20 years of experience. Participants will improve playing skills and knowledge of the rules. For information or to register, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/golf031711.htm 720F9400-1B8C-4BD2-B4EE-2F5BDF716854 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:07:10 -0400 The College of Central Florida will present its spring Voice Recital on today, March 17. The presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Fine Arts Auditorium at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Admission is free. The event will include students who are currently studying voice through private instruction with Assistant Professor Lesley Mann or adjunct instructor Matthew Bumbach. Selections include "Wouldnâ€™t It Be Loverly," "Se Tu Mâ€™ami," "Giaâ€™il sole dal Gange," "On My Own," and more. Piano accompaniment will be provided by Dr. John T. Lowe Jr. and CF adjunct instructor Gay Lyn Capitano For information, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1419.http://www.cf.edu/news/voicerecital031711.htm 25E01FBB-611C-4EF6-A11A-CF57C5C923EC Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:47:15 -0400 The College of Central Florida will host a Verbal First Aid workshop with guest speaker Judith Acosta, co-author of the books "The Worst is Over" and "Verbal First Aid." The workshop will meet Friday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Ewers Century Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. There is no fee to attend. EMS, nursing and criminal justice students, instructors and practitioners are encouraged to attend this workshop which will address how to talk with people in emergency situations. Participants will learn simple and effective strategies for truly therapeutic communication that can help to gain rapport quickly, lower blood pressure, reduce inflammatory response and stop bleeding. Acosta is a graduate of Fordham University in New York and has been in private practice as a licensed clinical social worker for nearly 25 years. Starting in the treatment of rape crisis and addictions, she now specializes in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression and grief in adults and adolescents. Acosta is a licensed psychotherapist, hypnotherapist and crisis counselor, as well as a classically trained homeopath. For more information, contact Carolyn Reyes at 352-586-3053.http://www.cf.edu/news/verbalfirstaid031611.htm 0C92C8C0-67E0-4B1D-BA0E-1C885466207B Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:01:01 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/treecampus031411.htm 14FCDE47-E7A3-4D64-AB29-5BEB76D4EA3B Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:21:55 -0400 The College of Central Florida will be closed for spring break, Monday through Friday, March 7-13. The college will reopen for business and classes on Monday, March 14. The Ocala Campus, Citrus Campus, Levy Center and Hampton Center are affected. The U.S. Post Office at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road, will be open Monday through Thursday, March 7-10, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, will maintain its regular schedule: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays and closed on Mondays. To learn more about CF, visit <a href="http://www.CF.edu" target="_blank" >www.CF.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/springbreak030411.htm 8ABEC62E-BB5E-46F8-937B-84ABC0FD258C Fri, 4 Mar 2011 14:10:58 -0500 The College of Central Florida recognized 13 students who completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program at the Levy Center on Tuesday, March 1. Receiving Certificates of Completion were Keisha Dean, Melissa Dear, Shenita Jackson, Debra Landsiedel, Jackie Oâ€™Donald, Monica Ondrick, Raquel Perryman, Suzanne Rice, Bonita Ridgely, Melanie Smith, Lacey Stewart, Ashlee Stockton and Tonya Tibbetts. The CNA program prepares students to work in the health care field as nursing assistants and to take and pass the Florida Certified Nursing Assistant exam. The program consists of 80 hours of classroom and lab training as well as 40 hours of clinical experience at a local health care facility. The students attended Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Trenton for their clinical experience. All classes, except clinical training, are held in Chiefland at the CF Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. A high school diploma or GED is not required. In addition to the CNA course, the Levy Center offers a variety of other continuing education courses as well as college credit, adult education, and adult high school. For additional information, visit the Levy Center, call 352-493-9533, or go to <a href="http://www.cf.edu/departments/levy/" target="_blank" >www.cf.edu/departments/levy/</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/levcna030411.htm F36A4E62-38A7-4E26-8EDA-046D6DFB9F44 Fri, 4 Mar 2011 14:10:25 -0500 The College of Central Florida invites students, parents and community members to Preview Night on Thursday, March 3. The event will be held 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The college will showcase the many career and educational opportunities available at CF with exhibits and workshops on dual enrollment, admissions and financial aid, workforce and certificate programs, teacher education opportunities, and advanced degrees including CFâ€™s new baccalaureate programs and those offered through CFâ€™s university partners. Visit one or several of the sessions which begin at 6 p.m. "Preview Night provides an opportunity for our community to see what options are available at CF," said Teri Little-Berry, director of Admissions and Records. For information about the free event, call Little-Berry at 352-854-2322, ext. 1589.http://www.cf.edu/news/previewnight030211.htm F100B9E9-65B8-4C05-9418-BCEC80D81A3E Wed, 2 Mar 2011 14:41:17 -0500 College of Central Florida Theatre will present "You Canâ€™t Take It With You" in March and April. This story of young lovers caught up in the foibles of their families is a perennial favorite. "If you have ever blushed at something your family has done or hushed something your family has said, then â€˜You Canâ€™t Take It With Youâ€™ will seem like a delightful family reunion," said Rob Oâ€™Brien, assistant professor of theatre at CF. "It has kept audiences laughing for more than 70 years. I think the show is perfect for anyone who has ever laughed at their family." Evening performances will be held Wednesday through Saturday, March 30 through April 2, beginning at 7:30 p.m. A Sunday matinee will be held on April 3, beginning at 3 p.m. Performances are in the Fine Arts Auditorium at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. General admission is $10; admission is free for CF students and $5 for all other students. Tickets are available online at tickets.cf.edu or by calling the CF Box Office at 352-873-5810. "Iâ€™ve always loved this script," Oâ€™Brien said. "It is so well written, and the characters are just that, characters. I love this family and I hope audiences fall in love with them, too." The original play was written and directed by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart.http://www.cf.edu/news/theatre030211.htm D79F8FB4-7D73-45B2-87A2-A057EE3A0DDF Wed, 2 Mar 2011 14:39:38 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonwebsite030111.htm 10EF06F4-5909-403A-B8E3-689A95D90873 Tue, 1 Mar 2011 11:27:38 -0500 The College of Central Florida has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the Progress Energy Foundation to support Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics programs. The grant will fund a STEM Career Academy for high school juniors and seniors in partnership with the School Board of Levy County. Students will receive dual enrollment credit for specific STEM courses that can lead to a degree in Engineering Technology. In Citrus, Levy and Marion counties, the grant will fund "Get Into Energy" summer camps for high school students, recruiting presentations by CF faculty and staff to encourage enrollment in rigorous math and science courses, and an Energy Summit for high school students and community members on energy efficiency and alternative energy. "Progress Energy is committed to preparing our communityâ€™s next generation of leaders and educated workforce," said Martha Barnwell, regional vice president of Progress Energy Florida. "By partnering with our stateâ€™s education institutions on STEM programs, we can assure that students are prepared for the future." The College of Central Florida serves Citrus, Marion and Levy counties. Progress Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Progress Energy (NYSE: PGN), provides electricity and related services to more than 1.6 million customers in Florida. The company is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Fla., and serves a territory encompassing more than 20,000 square miles including the cities of St. Petersburg and Clearwater, as well as the Central Florida area surrounding Orlando. Progress Energy Florida is pursuing a balanced approach to meeting the future energy needs of the region. That balance includes increased energy-efficiency programs, investments in renewable energy technologies and a state-of-the-art power system. For more information about Progress Energy, visit progress-energy.com <http://www.progress-energy.com/>. Grants focus on education, the environment, economic development and employee involvement. During 2010, Progress Energy invested nearly $9 million in the communities it serves.http://www.cf.edu/news/progressgrant022811.htm 1CEABFB5-2AB7-439E-92A7-BE1DEA65DFD6 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:05:39 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonapril022811.htm 42F3EAF2-C009-43DC-822C-BF186B21FBAC Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:00:14 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/studentart022811.htm C2537057-4D4E-4211-AB04-451CF1A8DB7F Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:59:19 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer Heartsaver First Aid with Adult CPR and AED on Friday, March 4. The course will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the CF Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd. in Ocala. The fee is $69. This course is designed to provide first aid and CPR training to first responders in the workplace or community. It covers basic first aid procedures as recommended by Occupational Safety and Health Administration, as well as CPR and Automated External Defibrillator training. For more information, contact Debra Mackey at 352-854-2322, ext. 1204, or mackeyd@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/firstaidcpr022811.htm 344EC703-AD12-47AC-AC71-2D952CAA2DF7 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:58:55 -0500 The College of Central Florida International Film Series will present the 2008 Swedish film "Everlasting Moments" on Tuesday, March 1. This film is based on the true story of Maria Larsson, a working class woman who wins a camera in a lottery in the early 1900s. During this era of social change, she discovers her love for seeing the world through a lens, becomes a photographer and is able to support her children and alcoholic husband. The film will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., and at 7 p.m. in Building 8, Room 110, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The viewing is free at CF. At the Appleton, viewers must pay museum admission unless they are museum members or patrons of the CF International Film Series. For more information about these screenings or to learn how to become a Film Series member, call Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233.http://www.cf.edu/news/filmeverlastingmoments022511.htm B534D4ED-ED57-4E38-82A2-9186A7A869CE Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:27:18 -0500 The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus will offer security officer training beginning in March. The Security Officer: 24-Hour Unarmed course will meet from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, March 21-25, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, at the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 105, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course fee is $115. The course will cover legal issues/civil liability, observation and patrol techniques, report writing and emergency procedures. This course meets the minimum state requirement for an unarmed security officer to apply for a D license. Students must also complete the 16-Hour Unarmed Supplemental course within 180 days from initial license application, as the state requires 40 hours of training. Due to state requirements, all class time must be attended. To register or for information on other noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrussecurity022311.htm 1F13E663-FE12-4608-BC8E-271BC03924DA Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:54:21 -0500 The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus will offer eBay Buying and Selling Basics beginning in March. The course will be offered Wednesdays, March 16-23, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 201B, at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course fee is $89. In this course, students will learn how to open an eBay account, utilize PayPal, research and create listings, enhance listing pricing and shop on eBay. To register or for information on other noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusebay022311.htm 163EFFA1-17BB-4AC0-873D-24767AD52F3D Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:53:38 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/taste022311.htm 2CE1DD43-4F1B-4235-A77A-FD9929C7C169 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:52:45 -0500 The internal campaign of the College of Central Florida Foundation Annual Fund has exceeded its $21,000 goal and raised a record $25,522 in just six weeks, thanks to support from more than 400 CF employees and students. The purpose of the campaign is to garner much needed private funds to support the work of faculty and dreams of students. Each year, the campaign takes on a clever and competitive theme. The 2011 campaign put a twist, literally, on popular reality talent television shows with the theme "So CF Thinks It Can Dance." "The internal campaign is our CF familyâ€™s opportunity to show students, our peers and the community that those closest to the collegeâ€™s mission believe in it enough to give beyond their service as employees," said Joan Stearns, vice president of Institutional Advancement. "The internal campaign shows just how strong CF is from the inside, out." The campaign wrapped up on Feb. 22 at CFâ€™s Marion, Citrus and Levy county locations, which came together via videoconferencing to hear the results. Annual Fund support can be designated for scholarships, faculty grants, program development through the Promise for the Future Fund, Dreamkeepers emergency relief for students, or left undesignated to meet the collegeâ€™s greatest educational needs. For information on how to support the Annual Fund, contact Annual Fund and Alumni Development Coordinator Pamela Calero at alumni@cf.edu or 352-854-2322, ext. 1436, or visit <a href="http://www.cf.edu/foundation" target="_blank" >www.cf.edu/foundation</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/annualfund022311.htm 13708589-ACA9-4FBB-99B4-85FEDF964FF5 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:51:25 -0500 The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus will offer a Speechcraft public speaking course beginning in March. The course will be offered Tuesdays, March 15 through April 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 102, at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course fee is $50. Participants will learn and practice effective communication skills in a supportive environment. This course is taught by members of Toastmasters International and is a mini-Toastmasters experience. Since 1924, more than 4 million people have benefited from membership in Toastmasters, which now has more than 260,000 members worldwide. To register or for information on other noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit CFItraining.cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusspeechcraft022211.htm B5C523F0-A9A6-4571-B722-0F5F4CF55ACF Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:14:43 -0500 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida will offer a CEO business development program at the Ocala Campus in March. Lead the Recovery is designed to support retention, strength and growth of local business and is funded in part by an Incumbent Business Development Consortium grant. The 36-hour program will meet on Tuesday mornings at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road, and is tentatively set to begin on March 15. Sessions will include real-life company examples, projects and field trips. Participants will receive an additional 16 hours of one-on-one training after the program ends. The fee will be from $1,700 to $2,600, depending on the number of participants. The consultant for the program is Stephen Koch, CEO of Fort Business Enterprises and Focal Point International Ocala. Koch has a proven record of driving increased business value and performance. The program will address positioning your business for success, business cycles, creating differentiation and increasing revenue, identifying and removing critical constraints, and much more. For additional information about the program, contact Donnah Ross at 352-854-2322, ext. 1467, or e-mail rossd@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/ceoprogram022211.htm 41485474-CE1D-4576-B1A4-C5544AE09AED Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:10:35 -0500 The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus will offer a course on Dieting Like the Stars in March. The course will be offered Mondays, March 14-28, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Building C3, Room 205, at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course fee is $49. Participants will learn how to evaluate popular diets and dieting fads, learn which diets are the safest and most effective, and what factors affect metabolism and weight loss. To register or for information on other noncredit courses, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusdiet022211.htm D5D0AF98-B5A0-4188-9901-5C56995C1081 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:09:55 -0500 The College of Central Florida will present the 1981 film "On Golden Pond" on Friday, March 18. The showing is free and begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. "On Golden Pond" features Oscar-winning performances of best actor and actress by Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn. The film is about an aging couple who go to their summer place and are paid a visit by their estranged daughter, her boyfriend and his son. This is the last film of the 2011 Hampton Center Film Series, which is co-sponsored by the CF International Film Series, the CF Foundation and the Sircle Inc. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 352-873-5881.http://www.cf.edu/news/hamptongoldenpond022211.htm 314C9190-CF9A-42F7-83E6-DA842BF964D8 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:09:04 -0500 The College of Central Florida, in partnership with the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County Inc., will host the 23rd Annual Early Childhood Education Conference on Saturday, March 19, with keynote presenter Lisa Murphy, the Ooey Gooey Lady. The conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ewers Century Center of the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The fee for this workshop is $30 before March 16 or $50 at the door. Attendees can participate in more than 30 workshop sessions and discover ideas to encourage children to learn through play and participate in meaningful learning activities. Murphy is founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey Inc., an educational consulting firm dedicated to the creation of child-centered, hands-on, play-based environments for young children. She has been involved with early childhood education for more than 20 years and presents hundreds of workshops each year to domestic and international audiences on dozens of topics related to early childhood education. To register or for more information about this event, contact Marybeth Kyle at 352-854-2322, ext. 1286, or kylem@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/childhoodconference022211.htm E85E7A46-98C5-4486-ADD4-993BE159343F Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:08:23 -0500 Pathways Life Services at the College of Central Florida invites seniors to a free Recareering Seminar and Job Club on Friday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CF Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd. The Recareering Seminar will help seniors who are starting a new career, considering a change in career, or who want to improve in their current career. The instructor will focus on resumes, applications, job development and interviewing. The Job Club will meet from noon to 1 p.m. and will be an open forum for seniors to discuss their job search experiences with their peers. Senior-friendly employers will also discuss job opportunities. One Stop Workforce Connection, Comfort Keepers and Experience Works will have representatives at the meeting. Attendees can participate in the seminar, Job Club or both. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 352-873-5804. This program is offered as part of the Plus 50 Initiative of CF, the American Association of Community Colleges and The Atlantic Philanthropies and is open to area residents 50 and better.http://www.cf.edu/news/recareering021811.htm 90E1F628-E949-4EC9-8030-7F4B566F30EB Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:51:22 -0500 The Senior Institute at the College of Central Florida will host a workshop at Gypsy Gold Farm in Ocala on Friday, Feb. 25. The workshop, On Location Memoir Tour and Writing Lab, will meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the farm, 12501 S.W. Eighth Ave. The fee is $25, or Senior Institute members can attend for $8 if they have paid their annual membership fee of $125. The workshop will include a tour of Dennis and Wade Lynnâ€™s farm, which showcases the Gypsy Varner breed of horse. Participants will learn about the Varner temperament, the story of Mule Moms and much more. There will be time for reflection and writing following the tour. To register, call the Senior Institute at 352-291-4444 or visit the office in the Ewers Century Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The Senior Institute is the learning component of the collegeâ€™s Pathways program. In addition to a variety of cultural and community activities, institute members enjoy regular CF student status, selecting from college-level courses without the requirement of homework and tests. For information about membership, contact the Senior Institute or visit <a href="http://pathways.cf.edu" target="_blank" >pathways.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/farmtour021811.htm 07909F7A-9F97-4C54-AFAF-8930AE0DF3C9 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:42:49 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonmarch021711.htm 5FE68A92-79FF-44DA-95AE-8AF1BB9D2B34 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:41:48 -0500 Widely considered one of the worldâ€™s most prolific and accomplished bird artists, the United Kingdomâ€™s Eric Peake will present a "Birds In Art" lecture and presentation from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida. The lecture is free for members and included in the price of admission for nonmembers. Daily admission to the Appleton Museum is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CF students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. Peakeâ€™s watercolor paintings of birds are famous for their fine detail. He has completed more than 1,300 pieces since 1976 and has received countless art industry awards over the years. He considers one of his major accomplishments to be the commissioned painting of parrots he produced in 1989 for Princess Diana. His artwork is found in private collections, museums, offices and major resorts worldwide, including the Hotel Botanico in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, where 900 of his paintings are on display. In addition to Peakeâ€™s lecture, guests are invited to enjoy the Appletonâ€™s temporary exhibitions of "Visions of The Gulf: Paintings by Christopher Still and Photographs by Carlton Ward Jr.," "Beyond Soho: The Abstractions of Michael Fellerman" and "Pan Magazine: A Graphic Arts Time Capsule of Avant Garde Europe, 1895-1900." The Appleton Museum offers an extensive collection of world class European, American and Contemporary art, plus Asian, African and pre-Columbian artifacts and antiquities. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays and closed on Mondays. A 12-month membership is available for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, just east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit<a href="http://%20www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonpeake021711.htm 72987F70-F24E-4877-85DF-870DEF7698EF Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:39:55 -0500 The College of Central Florida International Film Series will present the 1946 American film "My Darling Clementine" on Tuesday, Feb. 22. This classic Western is directed by John Ford and stars Henry Fonda. Wyatt Earp and his brothers seek to avenge the death of their murdered brother. The black-and-white film is 103 minutes. The film will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., and at 7 p.m. in Building 8, Room 110, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The viewing is free at CF. At the Appleton, viewers must pay museum admission unless they are museum members or patrons of the CF International Film Series. For more information about these screenings or to learn how to become a Film Series member, call Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233.http://www.cf.edu/news/filmclementine021411.htm A3051BFE-0C29-4F18-9F46-17403BCAE2A8 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:14:34 -0500 The College of Central Florida Levy Center is now accepting enrollment for its four-week QuickBooks Advanced class, which meets Tuesdays, March 15 through April 5, from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. The course fee is $119 and includes the textbook. This course is intended for students who already have experience using QuickBooks software but who want to learn advanced features such as how to set up inventory, track and pay sales tax, prepare payroll, make estimates for jobs and use job costing. Students must bring a USB flash drive to class. Students may enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland, by telephone at 352-493-9533 or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>. The deadline for enrollment is Thursday, March 3.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyquickbooks021411.htm 317DE3A8-A81D-4F15-BEDB-6C8426B84E02 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:10:57 -0500 The College of Central Florida Levy Center is now accepting enrollment for the Real Estate Principles and Practices course, which meets Mondays through Thursdays, March 21-April 4, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The fee is $320 and textbook is sold separately. This course covers the essentials for the new practitioner and is required for all persons seeking a real estate certification with the Florida Real Estate Commission. Students must pass the final classroom exam and have a high school diploma or GED to be eligible to sit for the state sales associate exam. Students may enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland, by telephone at 352-493-9533 or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>. The deadline for enrollment is noon on Monday, March 14. The college will be closed for spring break March 7-11.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyrealestate021411.htm 0BE1CD09-34E4-4A41-A5EE-19E1A6D21ACE Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:10:25 -0500 The College of Central Florida Ocala Campus will offer the leadership training workshop, FranklinCovey: The 4 Imperatives of Great Leaders. The course will meet Thursday, Feb. 24, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in Building 9 at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The cost is $170 per person. Organizations that want to retain their best and brightest must have leaders who understand the radically new paradigm from which the knowledge worker operates. The 4 Imperatives of Great Leaders provides the foundation for leaders to think, act and lead from this new paradigm. Participants learn powerful concepts and leave with tools and skills to help them lead, support and inspire a talented, valuable workforce. Enroll online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> or call 352-854-2322, ext. 1221, for more information.http://www.cf.edu/news/franklincovey021111.htm 681EE60A-0473-4CEA-8D90-94B12D49D455 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:59:19 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/fjccsga021111.htm B455CCB7-E6BA-48BA-ABA3-93499B98ED50 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:57:39 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer a 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration Certification for General Industry. The course will meet Thursdays, March 10 through April 27, from 4 to 8:30 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The cost is $255 per participant and includes a certificate of completion, plus the official wallet card issued by OSHA upon successful completion of the course. The course is delivered in a combination of lecture and learning activities facilitated by an authorized OSHA trainer. It is specifically designed for safety directors, foremen and field supervisors. This certification includes an introduction to OSHA acts and standards, importance of fire protection and prevention plans, safety and health programs, machine guarding and material handling and more. To register or for additional information, call Vikki Lawrence at 352-873-5830. To learn about other continuing education courses, visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/OSHA021011.htm 9F2611A7-550D-4387-ADF7-00C0BF99E473 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:15:27 -0500 Pathways Life Services at the College of Central Florida will offer Computer Repair and Troubleshooting. The class will meet from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday and Thursday, Feb. 15 and 17, at the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The fee is $65. This six-hour course will enable students to diagnose and troubleshoot computer problems as well as maintain, upgrade and repair personal computers through hands-on experience, using the Microsoft Operating System interface. For more information or to register, contact Bebe Rahaman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1675, or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>. The course is open to residents 50 and better and is offered as part of the Plus 50 Initiative of CF, the American Association of Community Colleges and The Atlantic Philanthropies.http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwayscomputers021011.htm 792E5987-C9B9-434A-B3F5-F63E8286207C Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:14:18 -0500 Faculty, staff and students of the College of Central Florida will celebrate a Day of Caring at Evangeline Booth Garden Apartments on Saturday, Feb. 26. The day of service will come a week earlier than the official United Way Day of Caring, which falls during the college spring break. For more than a decade, CF has partnered with the independent seniors at the apartment complex managed by the Salvation Army. Volunteers will engage residents with games, health screenings, cosmetology services and more. The activities will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the apartment complex, 2921 N.E. 14th St., Ocala. "CF is honored to work with Evangeline Booth Garden Apartments," said Mac Dismuke, manager of CF Learning Support Centers and a volunteer. "Employees and students volunteering their time, talent and resources to help improve the lives of these residents shows one small part of the commitment CF has to the community. It epitomizes our institutional values of integrity, service, responsibility and dignity." For information about the event, contact Mac Dismuke at 352-854-2322, ext. 1392, or dismukem@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/dayofcaring020711.htm 32FB31F5-AC47-45FB-9961-2BC739424F87 Mon, 7 Feb 2011 12:56:11 -0500 College of Central Florida will present the 2004 film "Something the Lord Made" on Friday, Feb. 25. The showing is free and begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Set in the 1940s, "Something the Lord Made" depicts the journey of a doctor and his assistant in developing a revolutionary medical procedure which ends up saving the life of a terminally ill baby. This true story explores the relationship of the white doctor and his African-American assistant during a difficult time in history. The 110-minute film was directed by Joseph Sargent and is not rated. The film is the second of the year in the Hampton Center Film Series, which is co-sponsored by the CF International Film Series, the CF Foundation and the Sircle Inc. "On Golden Pond" will be featured on March 18. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 352-873-5881.http://www.cf.edu/news/hamptonfilm020711.htm EC4249CC-47E1-4559-900B-07605E37E97D Mon, 7 Feb 2011 12:55:06 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/spaintrip020711.htm 7163C4A0-4D1E-4537-9490-C611A0DC5B9E Mon, 7 Feb 2011 12:53:32 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer two writing enrichment courses at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. How to Write and Publish Your Own Book will be offered Fridays, Feb. 11-25, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 202. The course fee is $49. This course provides students with the specifics, details, advantages and disadvantages of writing or publishing a book. Writing Your Memoirs will be offered Wednesday, Feb. 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Building C3, Room 205. The course fee is $25. This course will cover all the basics students need to know in order to write their personal memoirs. To register or for information about other noncredit courses, visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> or call 352-249-1210.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruswriting020411.htm C09285A7-F7C0-4461-A3F7-60515DA4D546 Fri, 4 Feb 2011 11:15:32 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer two career advancement courses at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Body Language for Business will be offered Thursday, Feb. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 103. The course fee is $49. Through role playing and exercises, students will learn how nonverbal cues affect communication. Resume Writing and Career Search will be offered Friday, Feb. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. The course fee is $25. Students will learn how to approach hiring authorities with employment inquiries and get pointers on how to answer tough interview questions. To register or for information about other noncredit courses, visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> or call 352-249-1210.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruscareer020411.htm 78816176-0797-4605-ABDF-B251F2EEED6F Fri, 4 Feb 2011 11:14:50 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer the Accounting and Bookkeeping Basics course beginning Feb. 10. The class will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through Feb. 24 in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 105, at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course fee is $115. This course is designed for small business owners, individuals who want to learn bookkeeping, and accounting students having problems in their accounting courses. Some topics that will be covered are the main types of accounting information and reports, forms of business ownership, fundamental concepts of accounting, transaction analysis and the accounting process. To register or for information about other noncredit courses, visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> or call 352-249-1210.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusaccounting020411.htm C010DF6D-1201-4C07-A35C-B5B5B206E20A Fri, 4 Feb 2011 11:14:04 -0500 The College of Central Florida will bring Tiempo Libre to Ocala on Sunday, Feb. 27. The Performing Arts Series event is scheduled for 3 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Tickets are $24 and can be purchased online at <a href="http://tickets.cf.edu" target="_blank" >tickets.cf.edu</a> or by calling Laura Wright at 352-854-2322, ext. 1416. The three-time Grammy-nominated Tiempo Libre recently signed with Sony. Its latest album, â€œBach in Havana,â€ is a fusion of Bach with Afro-Cuban rhythms and was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Tropical Latin album category. The group performed "Tu Conga Bach" from the album on prime-time televisionâ€™s "Dancing with the Stars." "Tiempo Libre brings a unique gift to our audience: the classical training the musicians received at the conservatory in Cuba tempered with the popular Latin-jazz infusion that they have become known for in Miami," said Dr. Jennifer Fryns, CF director of Visual and Performing Arts. "This fusion has helped skyrocket them to superstar status, not only in the Hispanic community, but also among those who love jazz in all its different forms." For information about the Performing Arts Series, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1416.http://www.cf.edu/news/pastiempolibre020211.htm E913AB05-1448-4CE3-970C-936AC683A3C9 Wed, 2 Feb 2011 14:56:01 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonmarch020111.htm 2F9EFF2E-20D3-4B2B-BF4A-CB86C5E1313F Tue, 1 Feb 2011 14:24:21 -0500 In an effort to connect donors more directly to their philanthropy, the College of Central Florida Foundation created a unique opportunity. In 2010, the CF Foundation launched a 210 Campaign. The 210th donor, at any level, would have a CF Foundation scholarship given to a CF student in the donorâ€™s name for the 2011 spring semester. Elizabeth and Jack Armstrong were the 210th donors to the campaign. While they live in Delray Beach, they have strong ties to CF in Ocala. Their gift was in support of a scholarship that bears her daughterâ€™s name -- The Barbara Geiss Trow Endowed Memorial Scholarship. Barbara and her husband, Chester, are longtime community leaders in Ocala. For 10 years, the Armstrongs have made a gift to Barbaraâ€™s scholarship. "Each year my parents give to the scholarship as a Christmas present," Trow said. "I believe in the value of education and the scholarship is a chance to give back to the community." Instead of having the 210th scholarship named in their honor, the Armstrongs have chosen to give the scholarship in memory of Elizabethâ€™s mother, whose name she shares. The Elizabeth L. Armstrong Scholarship will be given to a CF student for the spring semester. "Students attending CF are preparing themselves to be the solutions to our current social and economic development challenges," said Joan Stearns, CF vice president for Institutional Advancement. "Donors have the opportunity to impact individual student success and our communityâ€™s development at a time when it is needed most." For more information on CF Foundation opportunities, contact Lisa E. Lombardo, director of Development, at 352-873-5808 or Lisa.Lombardo@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/scholarship020111.htm D2B62216-3802-401F-B5B3-C0D88F088BC9 Tue, 1 Feb 2011 12:52:05 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/spong020111.htm A8ED0987-DB45-4E8A-92B1-F158740C5AAF Tue, 1 Feb 2011 12:50:12 -0500 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida is accepting registration for a grant writing course on Thursday, Feb. 3, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The class will meet from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Grantsmanship: All You Need to Know to Get Started will cover the three major areas of grantsmanship: locating funding, writing the application and standing out from the competition! The course fee is $109. Instructor Bob Hawkins will show students how to research potential funding sources, complete a grant application, and increase their agencyâ€™s chances of obtaining funds. This course is primarily for representatives of nonprofit agencies and governmental units. Class will be held in the Ewers Century Center. The registration deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 1. For more information or to register, visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> call 352-873-5804.http://www.cf.edu/news/grants020111.htm 48FC22ED-3F43-4E8A-9BC3-5867DD929D28 Tue, 1 Feb 2011 12:49:20 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer Beginner Sign Language I starting Feb. 3. The course will meet Thursdays through March 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The fee for this course is $69. Required text is "Signing Illustrated: The Complete Learning Guide" by Mickey Flodin. This five-week program will build vocabulary and enable students to communicate with the hearing impaired. Students will learn to sign with clarity, accuracy, smoothness and speed. Instructor Judy McCumbee will teach hand shapes, palm orientation, movement and location for each vocabulary word. For additional information, call 352-873-5804. To learn about other noncredit courses at CF, visit  <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/signlanguage012711.htm 9F8D50C2-C2F0-451B-891E-A298FA134C42 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:34:43 -0500 The College of Central Florida Levy Center is now accepting enrollment for Short Story Fiction Writing Workshop II: Revising and Refining. The workshop will meet Tuesdays, Feb. 8 through March 1, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. The workshop will help participants strengthen their original work by trimming, creating tension and maintaining narrative cohesion. New students may join this workshop and bring any short work they are working on. Participants will continue to create original work in this workshop. The course fee is $65. For more information or to register, call 352-493-9533 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>and select Levy noncredit classes. You may also register in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rogers Blvd., Chiefland.http://www.cf.edu/news/levywriting012711.htm 7F6365AE-F909-488B-9BE4-0D2612515A63 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:33:55 -0500 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer Introduction to Ceramics with master sculptor and art instructor Henry K. Gernhardt Feb. 8 through March 1. Class will meet on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Gernhardtâ€™s studio, 13951 S.W. 77th Place. The studio is five miles from Cedar Key off CR 347. The course fee is $129 and includes all materials except the clay, which will be available for purchase in class. Students should bring four 13-gallon trash bags and a sponge to class. Space is limited. The course will include the basic techniques of ceramics -- hand-building, surface decoration and glaze -- as well as an overview of the history of ceramics. Students will have their work glazed and fired during the class. No previous experience is required. For more information or to register, call 352-493-9533 or visit CFItraining.cf.edu and select Levy noncredit classes. You may also register in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rogers Blvd., Chiefland. Deadline for enrollment is Monday, Feb. 7.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyceramics012711.htm 1BC1BEE8-2D3E-407F-BF55-C6AFEB1645F3 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:24:48 -0500 The College of Central Florida will host the art of painter and sculptor Sharon L. Harris at the Citrus Campus in February. "Whether I am working in clay or paint, my works are metaphors about what I see and feel in the world; sometimes they are nostalgic, sometimes poignant and sometimes humorous," Harris said. "In creating sculptural pieces I often capture an emotional state of mind." The exhibit opens Thursday, Feb. 17, and runs through March 18 in the upstairs exhibition hall in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway in Lecanto. A reception will be held opening day from 5 to 7 p.m. with light refreshments and live music by classical guitarist Ben Medrano. There is no charge to attend the exhibition or reception, which are made possible by the CF Foundation and the CF Institute for Community Advancement. Exhibit hours are 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The exhibit will be closed on weekends. Harris has received critical acclaim for her drawings, paintings, pottery and sculpture throughout the Southeast. Since her retirement in 1998, she spends her time working in her studios and volunteering as director of youth programs and house manager for the Theatre at the Art Center of Citrus County in Hernando. For more information on the exhibit, contact CF Associate Professor of Visual Arts Michele Wirt at 352-746-6721, ext. 6131.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusartharris012711.htm 4B836C27-3D07-4A90-9E06-C0A4445BD163 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:05:22 -0500 The College of Central Florida International Film Series will present the 2008 Kazakh drama "Tulpan" on Tuesday, Feb. 8. In the film, a young discharged soldier attempts to make a life for himself in Kazakhstan as a herdsman. Asa lives with his sister, her husband and their children, and he is determined to find a wife and make it on his own. With the help of friends, he pursues Tulpan, the only single girl in the area. Unlike Asa, Tulpan has dreams of attending college. To make matters worse, Asa experiences challenges as a herdsman. The 100-minute film is not rated. The film will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., and at 7 p.m. in Building 8, Room 110, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The viewing is free at CF. At the Appleton, viewers must pay museum admission unless they are museum members or patrons of the CF International Film Series. For more information about these screenings or to learn how to become a Film Series member, call Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233.http://www.cf.edu/news/filmtulpan012711.htm 116FD9C7-27C7-4191-9889-210A4FC8DA66 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:04:32 -0500 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida will offer Basic Accounting and Bookkeeping beginning Wednesday, Feb. 9. The course will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. through Feb. 23. The fee is $115 and includes course materials. This course is designed for small business owners, individuals wanting to learn bookkeeping and accounting students having problems in their accounting courses. Topics include the main types of accounting information and reports, forms of business ownership, fundamental concepts of accounting, transaction analysis and the accounting process. For more information or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>. The registration deadline is noon on Friday, Feb. 4.http://www.cf.edu/news/bookkeeping012711.htm 0CCDA5BB-5F1A-45BE-BDED-612FB678760C Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:03:44 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalacomputers012711.htm D09A1C5D-74DA-4134-9F75-1C85615D1C3C Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:02:30 -0500 The College of Central Florida will hold an information session for new bachelorâ€™s degree programs on Thursday, Feb. 17, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The session will offer general information about admission and financial aid, as well as details about the programs that are offered: Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Management with specializations in Agribusiness Management, Health Care Management, Management Information Systems and Public Safety Administration. CF is now accepting applications for fall semester, which begins Aug. 22. The college has been granted Level II accreditation to offer baccalaureate degrees by its accrediting organization, the Commission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information about the session, contact Debbie Bowe at 352-854-2322, ext. 1575, or bowed@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/basinfosession012511.htm 9F9F4FA3-2698-42DE-944D-8A6313FAF14F Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:01:47 -0500 The College of Central Florida and its University Center partners will hold an open house for human resources professionals to learn about educational opportunities that may benefit their organizations. The open house will be held on Thursday, Feb. 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the CF University Center, 3001 S.W. College Road. "This is a great opportunity for HR professionals to learn how the schools can work with their organizations to provide education, professional development and training," said Rob Wolf, manager of the University Center. "Come learn about programs at College of Central Florida, Capella University, University of Central Florida, Saint Leo University and Webster University." Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions from representatives of the schools. Refreshments will be served and there is no charge to attend. RSVP no later than Thursday, Feb. 17, to Linda Rager at 352-854-2322, ext. 1214.http://www.cf.edu/news/hropenhouse012511.htm 7D37C7FB-DA18-4A8A-9038-62233788B7FC Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:00:58 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusgolf012511.htm 35994228-0CF8-438B-983D-1F63840686DA Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:00:03 -0500 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida is accepting registration for its Life, Health and Variable Annuities course, which begins Saturday, Jan. 29. This 40-hour course is the prelicensing requirement for all life, health and variable annuity insurance agents and will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 6. The classes will be held at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course fee is $335 and the textbook is available at Eager-1 Marketing, 2935 S.E. 58th Ave., Ocala. The course will expose students to various phases of life, health and variable annuities. Some of the topics covered include federal and state regulations, legal concepts of the insurance contract, and life and health insurance annuities. Enrollment will be accepted through Wednesday, Jan. 26. For additional information or to register, call 352-873-5804. Registration is also available online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/insurance012111.htm 35C16EEA-16DC-4A31-9883-0EB51C6D6DDD Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:59:30 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/gaddyvisit011811.htm 20C7704D-EAAE-4A6D-86B0-7510D1D869BE Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:57:55 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwayscomputers011811.htm 046825A2-C8CC-424C-86B3-AF69912A7EB5 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:56:56 -0500 Pathways Life Services at the College of Central Florida invites seniors to a free Recareering Seminar and Job Club on Thursday, Jan. 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CF Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd. The Recareering Seminar will help seniors who are starting a new career, considering a change in career, or who want to improve in their current career. The instructor  will focus on resumes, applications, job development and interviewing. The Job Club will meet from noon to 1 p.m. and will be an open forum for seniors to discuss their job search experiences with their peers. Senior-friendly employers will discuss job opportunities. One Stop Workforce Connection, Comfort Keepers and Experience Works will have representatives at the meeting. Attendees can participate in the seminar, Job Club or both. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 352-873-5804. This program is offered as part of the Plus 50 Initiative of CF, the American Association of Community Colleges and The Atlantic Philanthropies and is open to area residents 50 and better.http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwaysrecareering011811.htm 170F120F-FCDA-471B-B7F6-ED88A611C1BF Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:56:04 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/volleyballtryouts011411.htm CF27D25F-06A0-469E-8B59-CA23620960F8 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:33:44 -0500 The College of Central Florida will present the 2003 film "Radio" on Friday, Jan. 28. The showing is free and begins at 6:30 p.m. at the CF Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. "Radio" is based on a true story of Harold Jones, a high school football coach and teacher, and James Kennedy, Radio. Jones takes the mentally challenged Radio under his wing, letting him sit in on his classes and help with the football team. These are life changing experiences for Coach Jones and Radio. The film is the first of the year in the Hampton Center Film Series, which is a cultural and educational outreach program sponsored by the college. The series presents three enlightening films, each followed by a brief discussion. "Something the Lord Made" will be featured on Feb. 25 and "On Golden Pond" on March 18. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 352-873-5881.http://www.cf.edu/news/hamptonfilmradio011411.htm 3CFA5E52-FF23-47FB-AD4C-2AB569E4195B Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:32:47 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer FranklinCoveyâ€™s Leadership and Supervisory Skills course at the Ocala Campus beginning Wednesday, Jan. 26. The deadline to register is Tuesday, Jan. 18. The course will meet on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. through May 4. Registration is $699 and includes FranklinCovey materials. The course provides a study of the practical applications needed to be an effective leader/supervisor in a modern organization. Lessons will cover leadership techniques, communication skills, motivational applications, employee development tools, decision-making methods and performance appraisal guidelines. To register or for additional information, visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> or call Vikki Lawrence at 352-873-5830.http://www.cf.edu/news/coveyleadership011411.htm D748BDD2-E9CC-4B77-BC77-2F3087BD6924 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:31:34 -0500 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida is accepting registration for business courses at the Ocala Campus. The Internet from A to Z will meet Monday and Wednesday, Jan. 26 and Feb.2, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The fee is $109. Get the big picture of todayâ€™s internet. Learn about using the internet, basic Web page creation, maintaining security, e-mail and social networking. Accounting and Bookkeeping Short Introductory Course, Wednesday, Jan. 26, from 6 to 7 p.m. The fee is $19. Come to this one-hour class, meet the instructor, and learn a little about accounting and what you can expect in CF basic and advanced 10-hour courses. QuickBooks Level I, Tuesday and Thursday, Jan. 27 and Feb. 3, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The fee is $109. Students will learn how to set up and maintain a QuickBooks company and perform basic functions required to account for transactions encountered in most small businesses such as setting up required company files, charting of accounts, invoicing customers and paying vendors. The registration deadline for all courses is two business days prior to the first day of class. Courses are held in the Ewers Century Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. To register, visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> or call 352-873-5804.http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalabusiness011211.htm DB2FB3EF-0E4D-423E-92CE-1B62450BFAE1 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:13:17 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/levycomputers011211.htm B2D3E725-F93F-4F4A-BAFD-6ED4CCBDC73D Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:12:23 -0500 The College of Central Florida will bring performer Chris Kahl to the CF Levy Center for "A Musical Journey Through Florida." Free performances are scheduled on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. Kahlâ€™s original folk-style songs tell the stories of major events on Floridaâ€™s historical timeline, including discovery of the state, origins of the citrus industry, railways and the rise of tourist, treasure shipwrecks, Seminole Indians and the Everglades, hurricane history, wildlife, the space program and more. Each song is prefaced with a background story and images. Kahl also talks about music, songwriting, performing, and how he makes music his career. He involves students in the musical performance by assigning rhythms for them to perform along with him. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions. Kahlâ€™s performance is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional funding was provided by the Appleton Museum Endowment for Instruction and Library. For information, call Joan Luebbe at 352-493-9533, ext. 2118.http://www.cf.edu/news/levykahl011211.htm 09C68E94-A1B5-4305-A49B-1220D7FD627E Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:11:40 -0500 The College of Central Florida will celebrate its 2011 homecoming on Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Road. Alumni, family and friends of the college are invited to the event which kicks off at 4:30 p.m. between the CF Gymnasium and the Bryant Student Union with barbecue, live music and games for all ages. At 6 p.m the Patriot basketball teams tip off against one of their biggest rivals Daytona State College. This yearâ€™s homecoming is significant as the first since the collegeâ€™s name change on May 25, 2010. Homecoming is sponsored by CF Alumni and the Office of Student Life. There is no charge to attend. For information or to RSVP, contact Alumni Development Coordinator Pamela Calero at alumni@cf.edu or 352-873-5808, ext. 1436.http://www.cf.edu/news/homecoming010711.htm 457781E2-8609-45F8-AA5C-9303F705E1C4 Fri, 7 Jan 2011 16:05:06 -0500 The College of Central Florida International Film Series will present the 2009 Argentine film "The Secret in Their Eyes" on Tuesday, Jan. 25. In this Academy Award winning film, a retired attorney writes a novel in attempt to come to peace with an unsolved homicide. The film will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., and at 7 p.m. in Building 8, Room 110, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The viewing is free at CF. At the Appleton, viewers must pay museum admission unless they are museum members or patrons of the CF International Film Series. For more information about these screenings or to learn how to become a Film Series member, call Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233.http://www.cf.edu/news/filmsecret010511.htm BC2171CD-3CF7-4F36-BEDA-AEF0416FC504 Wed, 5 Jan 2011 15:10:04 -0500 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida is accepting registration for driving courses. Basic Driver Improvement will be offered Saturday, Jan. 29, from 8 a.m. to noon. The fee is $35. This course will keep the points off your license following receipt of a traffic citation or may be used for insurance discounts. First-Time Driver will be offered Saturday, Jan. 29, from 12:30 to 5 p.m. The fee is $35. This course meets the requirements for anyone who wants to obtain a first-time driver's license in Florida, including any adult who has never had a U.S. driver's license. The registration deadline for all courses is two business days prior to the first day of class. Courses are held in the Ewers Century Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. To register, visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> or call 352-873-5804.http://www.cf.edu/news/driving010511.htm 72261834-11FC-454C-BF63-C910C4D38EF9 Wed, 5 Jan 2011 15:09:35 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/careercourses010411.htm 38A8B565-2775-4EB5-B083-33BB31621AE2 Tue, 4 Jan 2011 16:54:25 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonfebruary010411.htm 07B80834-63C5-41C6-A049-8BBD7491986E Tue, 4 Jan 2011 14:28:39 -0500 The College of Central Florida Levy Center is offering a digital camera workshop on Monday, Jan. 31. Demystifying Your Digital Camera will meet from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The fee is $15, and participants are asked to bring their digital cameras along with the manuals. The workshop will consist of a presentation of basic photography techniques in addition to the most commonly used camera settings. Participants will find the workshop most beneficial if they review their camera manual before the workshop and come prepared with questions. The deadline for enrollment is Monday, Jan. 24. Enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., by telephone at 352-493-9533, or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes).http://www.cf.edu/news/levycamera010411.htm EF9A299D-0A79-4981-B51A-CE4607979EC4 Tue, 4 Jan 2011 14:28:07 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/pascherishtheladies010311.htm C80725D2-297E-40F2-9C79-0F8C764FBB5C Mon, 3 Jan 2011 15:33:42 -0500 Enjoy an evening of entertainment and dining when the College of Central Florida Foundation presents its 13th Annual Dinner Theater production, "It Runs in the Family." Performances are scheduled Jan. 26-30 and Feb. 2-5 in the Webber Conference Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Matinee performances, on the weekends, begin with the meal at 12:15 p.m. Evening performances begin with dinner at 5:45 p.m. Doors open 15 minutes before lunch or dinner. A full schedule is available at <a href="http://www.CF.edu/foundation" target="_blank" >www.CF.edu/foundation</a>, then Events. Tickets are $50. Dinner Theater patrons can stroll through the gallery of the Webber Center, featuring the Faculty Exhibition, and feast on a professionally catered buffet. In "It Runs in the Family," popular playwright Ray Cooney creates havoc in a hospital days before the Christmas holiday. Esteemed neurologist David Morton is preparing for a lecture that will make or break his career and bring critical funds to the hospital when he is surprised by an old flame and their 18-year-old son -- all while the hospital staff prepares for the annual holiday show. The production combines crashing wheelchairs, sharp syringes and squirting seltzer bottles with Cooneyâ€™s classic deception, mistaken identities and puns for a show that will keep the audience in stitches. For more information or for tickets, call Laura Wright at 352-854-2322, ext. 1416, in Marion County; 352-746-6721, ext. 1416, in Citrus County; or 352-493-9533, ext. 1416, in Levy County. Corporate night is Thursday, Jan. 27. To sponsor a table, contact Lisa Lombardo at 352-854-2322, ext. 1427.http://www.cf.edu/news/dinnertheater010311.htm 2901518B-0AC0-4557-A534-A53C450CB4E5 Mon, 3 Jan 2011 15:32:12 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer a Speechcraft class Jan. 13-Feb. 10 at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course will meet on Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 205. The fee is $50. The class strives to help individuals learn and apply effective communication skills. It is taught by members of Toastmasters International, a nonprofit organization started in 1924 that aims to help people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. Register online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>. Registration will also be available when CF reopens after winter break on Jan. 3 at 8 a.m. Call 352-249-1210, or visit the Citrus Campus.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusspeechcraft121710.htm 4F408439-9F94-4472-ACEA-CD5B488B9656 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:18:16 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer security officer training in January at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Security Officer: 24-Hour Unarmed will meet Monday through Friday, Jan. 10-14, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 102. The course fee is $115. The training includes legal issues/civil liability, observation techniques, report writing, basic emergency first aid, emergency procedures, ethics/professional conduct, patrol techniques, fire detection and suppression, crime and accident prevention techniques, practices and protection. Students must also complete the supplemental Security Officer: 16-Hour Unarmed course within 180 days of initial license application to meet the 40 state-required hours. That course will be offered Feb. 19-20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Citrus Campus. The course fee is $100. Register online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>. Registration will also be available when CF reopens after winter break on Jan. 3 at 8 a.m. Call 352-249-1210, or visit the Citrus Campus.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrussecurityofficer121710.htm C5BA16E1-E6CD-4D02-B511-110B289018C3 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:17:24 -0500 The College of Central Florida International Film Series will present "Mother" on Tuesday, Jan. 11. In this 2010 Korean film directed by Joon-ho Bong, a murder takes place, and a handicapped man is blamed. His mother, a strong-willed woman, goes to great lengths to find the true killer despite not-so-cooperative police officials. The film is Rated R for language, some sexual content, violence and drug use. The film will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., and at 7 p.m. in Building 8, Room 110, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The viewing is free at CF. At the Appleton, viewers must pay museum admission unless they are museum members or patrons of the CF International Film Series. For more information about these screenings or to learn how to become a Film Series member, call Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233.http://www.cf.edu/news/filmmother121710.htm B266C206-0C20-4B53-82D5-10C9D2519826 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:16:49 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/holidayhours121610.htm 926F8448-9754-4421-A886-EEB32C4195D1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:37:19 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/levyshortstory121610.htm 009D2AD3-FB44-4C50-97E5-A0C0268C5877 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:36:21 -0500 Pathways Life Services at the College of Central Florida will offer an 11-week interactive workshop series on business development for new and existing businesses in partnership with Marion/Putnam County SCORE, Counselors to Americaâ€™s Small Businesses. The group will meet Tuesdays, Jan. 18 through March 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The fee is $100 for the entire series. The workshops will focus on the keys to entrepreneurial success, developing a business plan, good business management, sales and marketing techniques, preparing to seek financing, business plan workshop, legal structures of a business, selling through the Web, customer service techniques, employee training and good accounting principles. Individuals who attend the 11 sessions will receive a certificate of completion that can be utilized when presenting a business plan to potential investors. To enroll in the series, call 352-873-5804. For additional information about the program, call Bebe Rahaman at 352-854-2322, ext.1675, rahamanb@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwaysscore121610.htm 052B7F88-5729-405B-8D7F-06F2CFECE736 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:35:37 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer a Basic Digital Photography course Jan. 12-26 at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course will meet on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 201B. The fee is $75, and individuals need to bring their camera and instruction manual to class. The class will teach digital camera basics and explain depth of field and focus. Participants will be introduced to editing techniques utilizing software programs to enhance images. Register online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>. Registration will also be available when CF reopens after winter break on Jan. 3 at 8 a.m. Call 352-249-1210, or visit the Citrus Campus.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusphoto121610.htm 7021298A-B64D-45F1-BBB7-F2C97EEFAD7D Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:35:02 -0500 The College of Central Florida Levy Center is accepting enrollment for the new Medical Administrative Assistant program that begins on Tuesday, Feb. 1. This 50-hour course prepares students to function effectively in many administrative and clerical positions in the health care industry. Medical assistants support physicians and nurses in delivering patient care. Their tasks consist of keeping medical records, greeting patients, billing, scheduling appointments, arranging for hospital admission and laboratory service. They may also perform certain clinical tasks including documenting vital signs and performing simple lab tests. The course will be held at the Levy Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 9 p.m. through March 31. The course fee of $999 includes all textbooks and materials. A high school or GED diploma is not required. The CF Medical Administrative Assistant training meets the requirements to take the National Healthcareer Association Certified Medical Administrative Assistant national certification exam. The deadline for enrollment is Monday, Jan. 24. You may enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., by telephone at 352-493-9533, or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes). For more information about the program, contact Joleen Gonzalez at the Levy Center, 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levymaa121510.htm B0E0D912-EC1D-4A0F-9886-0A22AF6AB955 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:17:46 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusleed121510.htm D6C9A8C0-0A59-416B-B266-F3EB6139C8E5 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:16:32 -0500 The College of Central Florida Department of Visual and Performing Arts will present a master class and performance with Broadway veteran Gavin Creel in January. The Tony Award-nominated Creel has appeared in "Hair," "La Cage aux Folles" and "Thoroughly Modern Millie" on Broadway and in "Hair" and "Mary Poppins" in Londonâ€™s renowned West End district. The events will be held on Friday, Jan. 14, in the Fine Arts Auditorium at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The master class begins at 3 p.m. and will feature CF vocal students performing and receiving one-on-one instruction from Creel as the audience observes. Creelâ€™s performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission to both events is free. Tickets are not required. "Gavin Creel is one of the most talented actors on Broadway today," said Gregory Ruffer, CF associate professor of Vocal Music. "His wide range of vocal styles, amazing dancing and compelling acting make him a triple threat. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the people of Ocala!" The events are sponsored in part by the Herbert and Nancy J. Booth Endowment Grant, the Richard Salsbury Memorial Music and Fine Arts Endowment and a Teaching and Learning Institute Mini-Grant. For information about the events, contact Ruffer at 352-854-2322, ext. 1231, or rufferg@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/creelmasterclass121510.htm 3760034D-97F0-4F6F-9FB0-F4813E8E7B35 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:14:52 -0500 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer a new class on American Sign Language. Expressive Basic Beginner Sign Language will meet on Thursdays, Jan. 27 through March 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. The course fee is $75. Students will learn how to sign the deaf alphabet and how to fingerspell basic vocabulary. Facial expressions and body language will be incorporated into what is being communicated. At the end of the course, the goal is for students to be able to carry on a simple conversation with comfort. The instructor, Linda Cardinal, is a Levy County resident who has served the deaf community for the past 15 years. She is an active member of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and the Florida Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. She holds Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages certificate specializing in American Sign Language. The deadline for enrollment is Thursday, Jan. 20. You may enroll online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes); by telephone at 352-493-9533; or in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. For more information, contact Joleen Gonzalez at the Levy Center, 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyasl121510.htm 8160540B-7ECC-4B60-B89D-4E5B75223029 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:13:53 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer a video production course Jan. 11-20 at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Video Production: Cinematic Excellence will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. in Building C3, Room 108. The course fee is $200. Learn how the professionals shoot, edit, add effects and produce DVDs. The easy-to-follow course will allow students to start a hobby, broaden their knowledge or begin a new career. Register online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>. Registration will also be available when CF reopens after winter break on Jan. 3 at 8 a.m. Call 352-249-1210, or visit the Citrus Campus.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvideo121510.htm B0C5144A-AE56-43A9-A251-C4641286BB02 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:13:04 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonceramics121310.htm D2E188D2-6F09-4DB6-8511-D0A13B3E0A88 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:58:50 -0500 The College of Central Florida brought home several awards from the Association of Florida Colleges conference in Jacksonville in November. -- CF received Platinum Chapter honors and was recognized for having more than 50 percent of its employees as members. -- Dr. Joe Wallace, director of Marketing and Public Relations, was elected vice president-elect for Commissions of the AFC. The state organization is comprised of 18 commissions representing faculty, global initiatives, learning resources, student development and more. -- Bob Zelinski, CF director of Athletics, was presented the Distinguished Service Award by the Florida Community College Activities Association. Zelinski has served college athletics for more than 25 years. -- The CF Marketing and Public Relations Office received an Exemplary Practice Award for the college name change project, "Wait â€™til You See What Happens Next"; first place and studentsâ€™ choice first place for a video entry of the name change project; and second place for the 2009-2010 CF Annual Report. -- The Career and Professional Employee Council earned an -Exemplary Practice Award for the Frugal Club at CF. Club members share ideas about sustainability during meetings and through a blog. -- Jean Scheppers was named Unsung Hero for the CF chapter. The Association of Florida Colleges, formerly the Florida Association of Community Colleges, is the professional association for Floridaâ€™s 28 public colleges, their boards, employees, retirees and associates.http://www.cf.edu/news/AFChonors120910.htm 2812C518-73AE-4670-9D4C-7E28A07FEC6D Thu, 9 Dec 2010 17:18:59 -0500 In January, the College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer the opportunity to learn ceramics from a master. Ceramic sculptor and art instructor Henry K. Gernhardt will teach a four-week Introduction to Ceramics course at his studio in Cedar Key. The course will include the basic techniques of ceramics -- hand-building, surface decoration and glaze -- as well as an overview of the history of ceramics. Students will have their work glazed and fired during the class. No previous experience is required. Class will meet on Tuesdays, Jan. 11 through Feb. 1, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Gernhardtâ€™s studio, 13951 S.W. 77th Place, 5 miles from Cedar Key off CR 347. The course fee of $129 includes all materials except the clay, which will be available for purchase in class. Students should bring four 13-gallon trash bags and a sponge to class. Space is limited. The deadline for enrollment is Tuesday, Jan. 4. Register online anytime at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes). Registration is also available at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland, or by calling 352-493-9533; however, the college closes for winter break at 4:30 on Dec. 17 and reopens at 8 a.m. on Jan. 3.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyceramics120910.htm DD56952C-18A4-40F4-A37C-BC21726AD978 Thu, 9 Dec 2010 17:18:02 -0500 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida will offer a two-week introductory course for careers in construction. The Certified Construction Core course of the National Center for Construction Education and Research will be offered Monday through Friday, Jan. 10-24, from 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. Class will meet in the Center for Business Development, Building 9, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Students will learn the basic skills for any construction trade and receive national certification from NCCER as well as the 10-Hour Card from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. A high school diploma is not required to enroll. For information or to register, call Vikki Lawrence at 352-854-2322, ext. 1221, or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/construction120910.htm B2A3FA1E-ADBB-4CBC-82BF-537F89879D0D Thu, 9 Dec 2010 17:17:26 -0500 The College of Central Florida will hold information sessions for new four-year degree programs on Monday, Dec. 6, at noon and 6 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The baccalaureate programs begin in January. The sessions will include general information about admission and financial aid, as well as breakout sessions for the five programs that will be offered: Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Management, and specializations in Agribusiness Management, Health Care Management, Management Information Systems, and Public Safety Administration. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions about the specific programs during the breakout sessions, which will be led by area-specialization experts. Representatives from the CF admissions and financial aid offices will be available 30 minutes before and after each of the sessions to answer general questions. CF has been granted Level II accreditation to offer baccalaureate degrees by its accrediting organization, the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. For information about the sessions, contact Debbie Bowe at 352-854-2322, ext. 1575, or bowed@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/bachelorinfosession120210.htm 2ACE6E08-44E3-429A-805A-7DB9A63FAE84 Thu, 2 Dec 2010 17:21:02 -0500 The College of Central Florida recognized 13 students who completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program at the Levy Center on Monday, Nov. 29. Receiving Certificates of Completion were Ashley Anderson, Crystal Butler, Chelsea Colson, Tammy Foster, Clayton Geer, Andrea Gillespie, Kelly Hulbert, Jeannette Linzi, Dwight Roberts, Kayla Roberts, Sabrina Seal, Wanda Sorenson and Beola Urdialez. The CNA program prepares students to work in the health care field as a nursing assistant and to take and pass the Florida Certified Nursing Assistant exam. The program consists of 80 hours of classroom and lab training as well as 40 hours of clinical experience at a local health care facility. The students attended Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Trenton for their clinical experience. All classes, except clinical training, are held in Chiefland at the CF Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. A high school diploma or GED is not required. In addition to the CNA course, the Levy Center offers a variety of other courses including college credit, adult education, noncredit continuing education and adult high school. For additional information, visit the Levy Center, call 352-493-9533, or go to <a href="http://%20www.cf.edu/departments/levy/" target="_blank" >www.cf.edu/departments/levy/</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/levycna120210.htm 8C4E8D08-5159-4E46-90F0-E724D6A5EB41 Thu, 2 Dec 2010 17:19:58 -0500 The College of Central Florida will bring author and Grammy award-winner Garrison Keillor to Lecanto in January. The Performing Arts Series event is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 16, at the Curtis Peterson Auditorium, 3810 W. Educational Path in Lecanto. Tickets are $26 and are available online at tickets.cf.edu or by calling Laura Wright at 352-854-2322, ext. 1416. Keillor is host of "A Prairie Home Companion," heard each week by millions of listeners on more than 450 public radio stations, and author of more than a dozen books, including "Lake Wobegon Days," "The Book of Guys," "Love Me" and "Homegrown Democrat." His appearance will be peppered with folksy tales and songs about growing up in the American Midwest, life in the little town of Lake Wobegon and late-life fatherhood, all delivered with his trademark wit, wisdom and down home commentary. "We are excited to host such a notable figure in American popular culture in what is sure to be a delightful afternoon of pure entertainment," said Dr. Jennifer Fryns, director of Visual and Performing Arts at CF. "Because it is his trademark to do so, Iâ€™m particularly intrigued to hear how he might personalize the performance by commenting on life here and the folks who live in Central Florida or even Citrus County!" For information about the Performing Arts Series, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1416.http://www.cf.edu/news/paskeillor120210.htm 6FF53762-7ACC-4C8D-9693-3461E03AB1A4 Thu, 2 Dec 2010 17:18:17 -0500 The College of Central Florida will hold its fall 2010 commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 10, at noon at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The graduating class will be the first for College of Central Florida, which changed its name from Central Florida Community College in May. Dr. Willis N. Holcombe, chancellor of the Florida College System, will give the commencement address. The Distinguished Service Award will be presented to Larry Cretul, former speaker of the Florida House of Representatives and longtime public servant. In the event of inclement weather, graduation will be held at noon at First Baptist Church of Ocala, 2801 S.E. Maricamp Road. Graduation information is available at the CF website, <a href="http://www.CF.edu" target="_blank" >www.CF.edu</a>, then search for graduation. For more information, call the Ocala Campus at 352-873-5800, Citrus Campus at 352-746-6721, or Levy Center at 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/fallgraduation113010.htm BBAA00C5-4A35-4683-9BEC-241A78A08C7C Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:46:03 -0500 The College of Central Florida will offer a Certified Nursing Assistant program at the Citrus Campus in January. Classes will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, Jan. 29 through March 26, in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 104, at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The fee is $549. This program prepares the individual for work as a nursing assistant in nursing homes and prepares students to take the Florida CNA exam. The course consists of classroom instruction, lab practice and clinical experience, which will take place at Life Care Center of Citrus County. A high school diploma or GED are not required. Spaces are limited. For information or to register, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruscna113010.htm 2A9539E6-B310-4A83-816F-48E3FD5EA2FF Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:26:42 -0500 The College of Central Florida will showcase the talent of its instructors at the Faculty Exhibition in January.The exhibit is free and will be held from Jan. 20 through March 12 in the Webber Gallery at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. An opening reception will be held on Jan. 20 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and is also free to attend. This collection includes oils, acrylics, prints, watercolors, ceramics and mixed media works and is as diverse as the faculty themselves. "This exhibit provides insight into the creative processes of our faculty for both CF students and the greater Ocala community," said Tyrus Clutter, assistant professor and one of the featured artists. "It also shows that the CF instructors are not just good teachers but practicing professional artists." Associate Professor Michelle Wirt and adjunct instructors Jan Hitchcock and Michele Faulconer will also be featured in the exhibit. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The gallery is closed Sundays and Mondays. For more information, contact Gallery Coordinator Michele Faulconer at 352-854-2322, ext. 1552.http://www.cf.edu/news/facultyexhibition113010.htm B8AECB8B-CEAD-4476-86B3-554361314BB1 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:25:30 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonjanuary113010.htm 8B02C19A-A789-4E03-8FAE-05CE799A06D9 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:17:52 -0500 The College of Central Florida Patriot Singers and Concert Band will present their Winter Concert on Saturday, Dec. 4. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. "The Patriot Singers Concert Choir is the flagship of the vocal music program at CF," said Greg Ruffer, associate professor of Music. "The talented singers in this ensemble enjoy bringing seasonal classics to the stage each December. This year we will present portions of Camille Saint-Saensâ€™ â€˜Christmas Oratorio,â€™ including soloists from our vocal program. We also have favorites â€˜Deck the Hallsâ€™ and â€˜O Holy Night,â€™ sung by voice major Lindsay Passaro." The CF Concert Band will also perform a variety of works. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. For tickets visit <a href="http://%20tickets.cf.edu" target="_blank" >tickets.cf.edu</a> or call the CF Box Office at 352-873-5810. For information about other CF events, visit <a href="http://www.CF.edu" target="_blank" >www.CF.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/winterconcert112910.htm B9634C5A-B4E2-4A54-B2A1-4C6D67151AD7 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:01:54 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/volleyballcoach112910.htm 82ED82EB-784A-42BA-AF70-B1FEA769ADBD Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:48:10 -0500 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer a new two-session class for the amateur digital photographer. Advanced Digital Photography and Editing for the Amateur will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Dec. 7 and 14, at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. The course fee is $49. Students will learn advanced photo editing techniques using Adobe Photoshop Elements software. Learn how to use layers, how to combine photographs and other advanced manipulation techniques, as well as how to create special effects. The class will be taught by Bill Kilborn who has earned the Master of Photography Degree and the Photographic Craftsman Degree from the Professional Photographers of America. Register in person at the Levy Center, by telephone at 352-493-9533, or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes).http://www.cf.edu/news/levyphoto112410.htm 6738C953-6494-4ED0-8875-F01643768B09 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:21:02 -0500 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida is accepting enrollment for a real estate continuing education course at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The 14-Hour Continuing Education for Real Estate Professionals will meet 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 11-12. The $95 fee includes the textbook. Registration will be accepted through Thursday, Dec. 9. To register or for information on continuing education requirements, visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> or contact the CF Institute at 352-873-5804.http://www.cf.edu/news/realestate112410.htm 44E12DFA-5B17-49EA-A093-379078EA9561 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:13:13 -0500 The College of Central Florida will now offer its Advanced Golf class at Skyview at Terra Vista of Citrus Hills. Class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dec. 7-16, from 3 to 6 p.m. The fee for the four sessions is $150. The course is located at 2100 N. Terra Vista Blvd. in Hernando. The course will be taught by a Professional Golfersâ€™ Association instructor with more than 20 years of experience. Participants will improve playing skills and knowledge of the rules. For information or to register, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusgolf112410.htm 9FCA12AC-0907-4E6D-8192-F311041BE63C Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:12:41 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonphotography112210.htm CEBC2D74-F199-4553-AED0-4EEB520F7ECD Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:13:19 -0500 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida is accepting registration for its Life, Health and Variable Annuities course, which begins Saturday, Dec. 4. This 40-hour course is the prelicensing requirement for all life, health and variable annuity insurance agents and will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 12. The classes will be held at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course fee is $325 and the textbook is available at Eager-1 Marketing, 2935 S.E. 58th Ave., Ocala. The course will expose students to various phases of life, health and variable annuities. Some of the topics covered include federal and state regulations, legal concepts of the insurance contract, and life and health insurance annuities. Enrollment will be accepted for this course through Wednesday, Dec. 1. For additional information or to register, call 352-873-5804. Registration is also available online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/annuities112210.htm 75CBCA30-D431-41D9-84BB-20DFF8860097 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:12:17 -0500 Pathways Life Services at the College of Central Florida will offer a free workshop on Personal Safety On and Off the Internet. The class will meet from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Learn the latest safety information on how to protect yourself on and off the internet; how to avoid internet mail, telephone scams, and identity theft; eliminate spam; and safely make purchases on the internet. For information or to enroll, call Bebe Rahaman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1675. The course is open to residents 50 and better and is offered as part of the Plus 50 Initiative of CF, the American Association of Community Colleges and The Atlantic Philanthropies.http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwayssafety112210.htm 991EF2F3-A9CF-4BBF-93A7-8610E79D28E5 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:11:43 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/insurance112210.htm 787BAB0A-C727-4FDB-949C-1585EE5D4DD5 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:10:28 -0500 More than 600 people attended the 21st Annual Taste of Citrus scholarship fundraiser at the College of Central Florida Citrus Campus. Guests were treated to live entertainment, a silent auction and culinary treats from 20 area restaurants and caterers. The Taste of Citrus endowment has grown to more than $1 million and has generated more than 500 scholarships for area students to attend the College of Central Florida. Several participants were recognized for their culinary contributions, including Cedar Creek at Kings Bay for best overall presentation. In the appetizers category, McLeod House Bistro received first-place honors and Crystal River Ale House received second. In the entrees category, Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center received first place, Elegant Catering received second and Oysters Restaurant received third. In the desserts category, first place was awarded to Cedar Creek at Kings Bay, second place to Citrus Memorial Hospital Catering and third place to Chocolate Fountains by AnnaMaria. The 2010 Taste of Citrus Committee would like to thank all the restaurants, sponsors, silent auction donors and attendees for making this Taste of Citrus one of the best yet.http://www.cf.edu/news/tasteofcitrus112210.htm AC71E7CF-3265-4DDA-94FB-2AB2202DF8AE Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:09:44 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonholidayduet111610.htm 844D7528-29FB-4EC5-9F0B-2903020FA3FB Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:36:59 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/alumniafterhours111610.htm E6617074-8130-4A97-B48F-AF41F63C44E4 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:31:31 -0500 The College of Central Florida will once again present Trains at the Holidays in December. Now in its 15th year, the exhibit has become a holiday tradition loved by young and old alike. The community is invited to the free reception on Saturday, Dec. 18, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Webber Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Light refreshments will be served. Keith Mar of Operation Life Saver will entertain and educate visitors with train-related music and a safety presentation. The exhibit is also free and will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Dec. 15 through 30; the exhibit will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25. The Ocala Model Railroaders and private collector Bruce Richardson will captivate visitors with new and exciting layouts and models, which include historic as well as holiday themed layouts. For more information, call 352-873-5809.http://www.cf.edu/news/trains111510.htm 5A29ECC0-834C-49D2-B6FA-6EB63F1A718B Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:57:15 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/patriotpresshonor111510.htm D3287F11-2B30-4BA1-B812-3AE622208736 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:56:20 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvariety111510.htm F40ED7F9-53B6-4707-BEAA-6BE5C85D5E1E Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:55:11 -0500 The College of Central Florida will hold an information session for the Emergency Medical Technician program that begins at the CF Levy Center in January. The information session will be held on Thursday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. in Room 120 at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. The EMT program is a semester-long course that prepares individuals to provide pre-hospital emergency medical services. Areas of instruction include patient assessment and care of injured or ill patients. The information session will provide details about the application process, deadlines to apply, required testing, program cost and more. For information, contact Rod McGinnes, CF Emergency Medical Services program manager, at 352-493-9533, ext. 1327.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyemtsession111010.htm 63257A36-EAD8-4803-B0E8-C510DE61327A Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:31:14 -0500 Twenty-one area high school and college students have received leadership awards for completing the fourth annual College of Central Florida LEAPS program -- Leadership, Ethics & Public Service. The program is sponsored by the CF Institute for Community Advancement and Citrus County Schools. LEAPS award recipients completed five or more of the seven workshops conducted at the CF Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The series consisted of workshops on topics related to leadership, ethics and public service opportunities. Participants included April Sanchez, ReneÃ© Savoie, Stephanie Vasquez, Rachel Robertson, Mary Green, Marisa Stoltz, Kristi Seus,  ReneÃ© Fonseca, Andrew Dupler, Brad Allen, Tyler Redner, William Whittaker, Jorge Lorenzo, Todd Reiland, Colton Trigin, Allan Shurette,  Jessica Bingham, Debra Demaio, Samantha LaTorres, Jeff McNamara and Sandrew Wright. For more information on the LEAPS program, contact the CF Citrus Campus at 352-746-6721.http://www.cf.edu/news/leapsawards110810.htm 0D6BD30A-2AFE-480D-B861-71F98EC323A8 Mon, 8 Nov 2010 15:09:30 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletondecember110310.htm 53BF0B41-308A-4AC4-A9F7-C14062151552 Wed, 3 Nov 2010 13:10:52 -0400 The College of Central Florida will host a presentation on "Civil Rights Trail and Multicultural Understanding" with Charles E. Cobb Jr., visiting professor of Africana Studies at Brown University. The presentation will be held Monday, Nov. 8, from 1:15 to 2:25 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 9, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 101B, at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. He will also speak on Tuesday, Nov. 9, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. There is no charge to attend the presentations. Cobb is a distinguished journalist and civil rights icon. He has reported for major news media organizations on global events and is currently a senior writer and diplomatic correspondent for <a href="http://allAfrica.com" target="_blank" >allAfrica.com</a>, the leading online provider of news from and about Africa. During the 1960s, he was a field secretary for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in the Mississippi Delta. His publications include "On the Road to Freedom: A Guided Tour of the Civil Rights Trail," 2008. He was inducted into the National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame in 2008. The presentations are supported by a mini-grant from the CF Teaching/Learning Institute and the CF Foundation and are presented by the CF Council on Diversity and Global Understanding. For additional information on Cobbâ€™s visit, contact John Anene at anenej@cf.edu or 352-746-6721, ext. 6126, or Dewith Mayne at mayned@cf.edu or 352-746-6721, ext. 6127.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruscobb110310.htm F5969171-29CA-4219-B8E9-D79659A0398C Wed, 3 Nov 2010 13:09:31 -0400 The College of Central Florida has announced the appointment of Joan Stearns to the 2011 Council for Resource Development Board of Directors in Washington, D.C. She will serve as chair of the By-Laws Committee. Stearns is vice president of Institutional Advancement at CF, where she has served since January 2000. In her role, she oversees the CF Foundation, which serves to equip the college with resources needed to reach its goals. "Ms. Stearns will be a real asset in this role," said Dr. Charles Dassance, CF president. "Her service on this board is in alignment with the Foundationâ€™s strategic goals, which include national recognition as a model of financial and operational effectiveness and efficiency." The Council for Resource Development represents more than 1,600 community college resource development officers at more than 730 two-year colleges and is an affiliate council of the American Association of Community Colleges. Members include grant development and management officers, college foundation executive directors, alumni officers and others who engage in activities to raise resources to support the mission of the nationâ€™s community colleges. "As community colleges strive to fulfill our societyâ€™s goals to enrich our communities through workforce training and college degree attainment, we are thrilled that Ms. Stearns will help guide CRDâ€™s strategic vision to provide the gold standard in professional development and advocacy for our members," said Polly Binns, executive director for the council. "We will engage her expertise in the field and passion for the mission to lead our planning and development as the premier professional development association for community college development officers."http://www.cf.edu/news/stearnscrd110210.htm C7818451-DF5E-47B8-8332-A5E518DDD22D Tue, 2 Nov 2010 15:03:51 -0400 College of Central Florida Patriot Blues Jazz Band and Jazz Combo will present "Jazz at the Webber" at the CF Ocala Campus. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7 at the Webber Center, 3001 S.W. College Road. The doors open to the public 30 minutes before each performance. The CF Patriot Blues Big Band, combo and vocalists will perform under the direction of Sam McClung, CF associate professor of music. Selections for these performances include "Emancipation Blues" by Oliver Nelson, "Coconut Champagne" by Denis DiBlasio, arranged for the Maynard Ferguson Band, and "Christmastime Is Here," by Vince Guaraldi, from the animated feature "A Charlie Brown Christmas." The performance features vocal students Ketely Jean Baptiste and Andrew Long. Seating is limited. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. Refreshments will be served at an additional cost. Tickets are available through the Box Office at 352-873-5810 or the website <a href="http://tickets.CF.edu" target="_blank" >tickets.CF.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/jazzatwebber110110.htm 96912664-D812-4D87-8AD0-99AF383F40F6 Tue, 2 Nov 2010 14:03:50 -0400 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida will offer an Entrepreneur Academy beginning Tuesday, Nov. 16, to guide new business owners and operators in implementing a successful business venture. Classes will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through Dec. 9 and will meet in the Enterprise Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course fee is $148. In seven, three-hour sessions, participants will explore topics including: Managing Your Personal Financial Condition, Determining the Barriers to Entering a Market, Refining the Business Idea, and more. Participants will have an opportunity to meet local entrepreneurs and representatives from other organizations associated with small businesses including SCORE, Small Business Development Center and Small Business Administration. For information or to register, visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> or call 352-873-5804.http://www.cf.edu/news/entrepreneuracademy110110.htm E2747E76-0FAF-44C9-B699-9ED3A6CBCC49 Mon, 1 Nov 2010 16:46:01 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer the National Center for Construction Education and Research Core program beginning Monday, Nov. 8. The course will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday through Nov. 22 in Building 9 at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course fee is $689. This course is a prerequisite to all NCCER craft training programs and will cover the Occupational Safety and Health Act, construction mathematics, hand tools, power tools, basic blueprints, communication skills and materials handling. Successful students will receive national certification from NCCER and the OSHA 10-Hour Card. Register by calling Vikki Lawrence, 352-873-5830, or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>. The registration deadline is Thursday, Nov. 4.http://www.cf.edu/news/nccer110110.htm 5D766B78-AAA4-43D6-A212-A6BD57EAED03 Mon, 1 Nov 2010 16:45:23 -0400 An Intermediate Digital Photography class begins Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the College of Central Florida Levy Center. Students will learn the basics of digital editing using Adobe Photoshop Elements. The class will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on three Tuesdays. The course fee is $69. Students should bring a USB flash drive, their camera, cables and manual to class. This class is for those who already know how to get their photos from the camera to the computer and how to organize them. In order to enroll, participants must have basic computer skills i.e. know how to use a mouse and drop-down menus and save a file to some type of storage media. Enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland; by telephone at 352-493-9533; or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes). The enrollment deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 9. Space is limited.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyphoto110110.htm 1B23C480-64E9-48B8-A1A2-EB4AA44793E4 Mon, 1 Nov 2010 10:09:02 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/pressawards110110.htm 501E2859-090C-4915-92DD-3C562784D9ED Mon, 1 Nov 2010 08:20:35 -0400 College of Central Florida International Film Series will present the 1990 English film "Hamlet" on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Mel Gibson stars in this version of the classic which features a young Hamlet who sets out to revenge the death of his murdered father after being visited by his fatherâ€™s ghost. The film will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art of College of Central Florida, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., and at 7 p.m. in Building 8, Room 110, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The viewing is free at CF. At the Appleton, viewers must pay museum admission unless they are museum member or patrons of the CF International Film Series. For more information about these screenings or to learn how to become a Film Series member, call Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233.http://www.cf.edu/news/filmhamlet110110.htm E76CB00C-6D4D-4BE8-9D08-3D3AB344AE85 Mon, 1 Nov 2010 08:19:51 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/ratliffehonor102810.htm E6B8D422-91B5-460A-B53C-49EBE729F0A2 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 09:26:51 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/courthouseart102610.htm 8185AD65-7234-46BE-8D14-43DB957CF10A Fri, 29 Oct 2010 09:24:01 -0400 Pathways Life Services at the College of Central Florida will offer a course on Voice-overs, Making Money with Your Voice, for individuals 50 and older. The class will meet Wednesday, Nov. 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The fee is $40. The class will explore numerous facets of voice-over work for television, film and radio. The instructor will focus on opportunities, income potential, the all-important demo and how to have it produced. Students will practice recording and hear the results. For information or to register, call 352-873-5804. This program is offered as part of the Plus 50 Initiative of CF, the American Association of Community Colleges and The Atlantic Philanthropies and is open to area residents 50 and better.http://www.cf.edu/news/voiceover102510.htm 0BDC8487-2E22-4A29-9D9B-5827C9DA776D Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:30:12 -0400 Pathways Life Services at the College of Central Florida invites seniors to a free Recareering Seminar and Job Club on Friday, Oct. 29. The Recareering Seminar will help seniors who are starting a new career, considering a change in career, or who want to improve in their current career. Instructor Jennifer Zamecki will focus on resumes, applications, job development and interviewing. The seminar will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in the Ewers Century Center, Room 107, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The Job Club will meet from noon to 1 p.m. and will be an open forum for seniors to discuss their job search experiences with their peers. Senior-friendly employers will discuss job opportunities. One Stop Workforce Connection will also have a representative at the meeting. Attendees can participate in the seminar, Job Club or both. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are required and can be obtained by calling 352-873-5804. This program is offered as part of the Plus 50 Initiative of CF, the American Association of Community Colleges and The Atlantic Philanthropies and is open to area residents 50 and better.http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwaysrecareer102510.htm EF2B6310-4FE0-445C-9941-A9EFB42B95D3 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:29:36 -0400 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida will offer a new equine class in November. Introduction to Thoroughbred Racing will meet 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4, in the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. There is no charge to attend. Students will learn why Marion County is considered the horse capital of the world and about the countyâ€™s equine stars. The instructor is Thomas Sweeney, president of The Thoroughbred Owners of Florida LTD and manager of Two Bow Racing LLC, a racing partnership stable. Sweeney has 35 years of experience in all phases of the racing industry. The registration deadline is Monday, Nov. 1. To register, visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> or call 352-873-5804.http://www.cf.edu/news/equineprimer102510.htm 3A8CE281-F4F4-4FF6-9D10-FB1D7E8F8934 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:28:52 -0400 The College of Central Florida will hold an information session for the Emergency Medical Technician program that begins at the Citrus Campus in January. The information session will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 102, at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The EMT program is a semester-long course that prepares individuals to provide pre-hospital emergency medical services. Areas of instruction include patient assessment and care of injured or ill patients. The information session will provide details about the application process, deadlines to apply, required testing, program cost and more. For information, contact Rod McGinnes, CF Emergency Medical Services program manager, at 352-854-2322, ext. 1327.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusemt102510.htm 02DE0E20-504C-4499-981B-30F3508DD810 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:28:21 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/tommy102210.htm 2CDE5B19-2200-49D6-87D0-53E2F67EA72D Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:27:48 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/spaintrip102210.htm 8114A6EE-3D4E-4D03-93A2-2EB56D1D6CE7 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:26:56 -0400 The College of Central Florida will present The Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats in November. The dazzling acrobatic displays, explosive energy, brilliant costumes and touch of comedy are delivered with the precision and grace of an art form honed by generations of Chinese acrobats. The Performing Arts Series event is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 21, at the Curtis Peterson Auditorium, 3810 W. Educational Path in Lecanto. The Ocala show is set for 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 22, at the Fine Arts Auditorium of the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Tickets are $23 to $24 and are available online at tickets.cf.edu or by calling the Box Office at 352-873-5810. "The performance is inspired by the centuries old tickets.cf.edu Chinese art of acrobatics and transports the audience to the mystical Shangri-La where illusion becomes reality," said Dr. Jennifer Fryns, director of Visual and Performing Arts. "You will find yourself sitting on the edge of your seat." The group has performed throughout Canada, Central America, Israel, Monte Carlo, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, South Africa, South America, the United States and Zimbabwe. TV appearances include CNN, the Family Channel and morning news shows around the world. For information about the Performing Arts Series, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1416.http://www.cf.edu/news/paschineseacrobats102210.htm 390FCDB3-9953-42BF-BDD7-3032A00533BC Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:25:49 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvariety102210.htm 051E03E1-8C36-40AF-8504-40C98777E0F6 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:24:23 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer a six-week course on MS Excel 2007 Fundamentals. The class will meet Fridays, Nov. 5 through Dec. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland. The course fee of $139 includes the textbook. The focus of this course is basic skills. Students will begin by reviewing the Office Ribbon interface. Then they will enter and edit data, select cells and ranges, print worksheets, create formulas and functions, and format cell contents. The enrollment deadline is Thursday, Oct. 28. Enroll online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>, by telephone at 352-493-9533 or in person at the Levy Center. Space is limited.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyexcel102210.htm 347AC787-A224-431A-B8F2-D3F6AE27A3F0 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:23:45 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/levycollegenight102110.htm 79E463BA-4704-44E0-AFE4-130A040098D4 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:06:30 -0400 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida is accepting registration for Beginner American Sign Language. The class will meet Tuesdays, Oct. 26-Nov. 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The fee is $60. English is a spoken language that can be heard. ASL is a language that can be seen. Students will learn vocabulary and sentences needed to communicate in common life situations. Students must already have knowledge of sign language including the deaf alphabet and fingerspelling in order to take this course. The registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 22. Classes are held in the Ewers Century Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. To register, visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> or call 352-873-5804.http://www.cf.edu/news/signlanguage102110.htm B5D25A98-CDD5-44A5-86AD-17CD82FD1B53 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:05:17 -0400 College of Central Florida will host Citrus County College and Career Night on Wednesday, Oct. 27, with an information session on bachelorâ€™s degree programs that will begin at CF in January 2011. Current and potential students, family and community members are invited to attend the annual event in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. From 5 to 6 p.m., CF representatives will provide information about the Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Management with specializations in Agribusiness Management, Health Care Management, Management Information Systems and Public Safety Administration. The session will be held in Room 205. From 6 to 7:30 p.m, representatives from 20 or more schools and businesses will provide information and answer questions about opportunities at the CF Citrus Campus and other locations throughout the community and beyond. "Participants will find even more education and career opportunities this year," said Dr. Vernon Lawter, Citrus Campus vice president. For additional information, call 352-746-6721, ext. 6109.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruscollegenight101410.htm 48FBADED-BFDE-4DF0-9AED-8F5DC1B104C0 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:06:40 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will host a free information session titled Connecting the Hearing to the Deaf on Thursday, Oct. 28, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Use of American Sign Language is growing in the U.S. as high schools, colleges and universities use ASL to satisfy foreign language requirements. Deaf and hard of hearing students attend public schools with the use of interpreters. Learning ASL is not just learning to fingerspell. ASL has its own grammar, history, terminology and many other aspects. If you have considered learning sign language or just want to know more about it, you are invited to attend this free information session. The presenter is Linda Cardinal, a Levy County resident who has served the deaf community for 15 years. As an interpreter and active member of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and its Florida chapter, she is involved in personal and professional educational development. Linda is certified with Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, specializing in American Sign Language. Cardinal will teach Expressive Basic Beginner Sign Language at CF during the spring semester. The presentation will include a sign language demonstration, information about the history of sign language and deaf culture. There will also be ample time for questions. Light refreshments will be served. Please call 352-493-9533 to reserve a seat.http://www.cf.edu/news/levysignlanguage101410.htm 0C964CD3-7CF5-4CC6-856A-8E80DD26E99A Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:05:53 -0400 Pathways Life Services at the College of Central Florida is accepting enrollment for Computer Skills for the Workplace for seniors 50 and better. The course will meet from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Oct. 18-29, at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course fee is $147 and includes a handout. This 18-hour course aims to equip students with the skills to be more efficient in the workplace by familiarizing participants with software most commonly used in the modern office. Course topics include Outlook and the Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, Mail Merge and PowerPoint. Students will also learn how to utilize storage media and manage computer files. For information or to enroll, call Bebe Rahaman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1675. The course is offered as part of the Plus 50 Initiative of CF, the American Association of Community Colleges and The Atlantic Philanthropies.http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwayscomputers101410.htm FCFFE79F-3722-4E46-B493-9F6D0296545A Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:05:26 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/faithforum101110.htm 297FF4B4-2328-4AE7-B0B5-53B2993C1AC7 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:36:58 -0400 The College of Central Florida will host a presentation with Dave Tegeder and Steven Noll, authors of "Ditch of Dreams: The Cross Florida Barge Canal and the Struggle for Floridaâ€™s Future" on Thursday, Oct. 28. The presentation begins at 7 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. "Tegeder and Noll have written an extremely important book about the development of Florida during the 20th century," said Darrell Riley, assistant professor of Humanities and Social Sciences at CF. "This is especially true for this part of the state because of the geographic location of the proposed canal and how it came to symbolize this regionâ€™s political and economic future. Any resident of Marion County who wishes to better understand our collective past should attend this presentation." Noll is senior lecturer in history at the University of Florida. He has published two other books, "Mental Retardation in America," 2004, and "Feeble-Minded in our Midst," 1995. Tegeder is associate professor of history at Santa Fe College. His research interests include the history of southern race and labor relations and environmental history. For information about the book and the authors, visit <a href="http://www.ditchofdreams.com" target="_blank" >www.ditchofdreams.com</a>. The presentation is made possible by a mini-grant from the CF Teaching/Learning Institute.http://www.cf.edu/news/ditchofdreams101110.htm 05796ED9-F003-461E-B591-99C46F5BED73 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:35:42 -0400 College of Central Florida International Film Series will present the 2006 French film "Paris, je tâ€™aime" on Tuesday, Oct. 19. An introduction and a discussion following the film will be led by Ira Holmes, founder of the film series and leader of more than 25 study tours to Europe. The film consists of 18 short stories created by 20 filmmakers. Each segment of the film is set in a different part of Paris and shows viewers a different angle of love in the City of Lights. The film will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., and at 7 p.m. in Building 8, Room 110, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The viewing is free at CF. At the Appleton, viewers must pay museum admission unless they are museum members or patrons of the CF International Film Series. For more information about these screenings or to learn how to become a Film Series member, call Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233.http://www.cf.edu/news/filmparis101110.htm 58272A86-1AF2-46F9-9D74-038299CF17D0 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:35:00 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center is accepting enrollment for Computer Fundamentals II, which will be held on Mondays, Nov. 1-22, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The course aims to get students familiar with the internet by learning how to navigate the web using Internet Explorer, searching for websites and bookmarking favorites. Students will also create an e-mail account, learn how to send, receive and respond via e-mail, and to send pictures and other attachments. The class has a prerequisite requirement: Computer Fundamentals I or equivalent experience. The fee is $64 for participants having the textbook (used in Computer Fundamentals I) and $89 for those requiring the book. Enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland; by telephone at 352-493-9533; or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes). The enrollment deadline is Monday, Oct. 25.http://www.cf.edu/news/levycomputers101110.htm 099D12C2-6510-4015-9C18-E652007A220E Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:34:16 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/tasteofcitrus101110.htm 9E4288A8-A21F-4095-B145-34B19A70B6F0 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:33:09 -0400 College of Central Florida President Charles R. Dassance, Ph.D., has been presented the Florida Campus Compact Foundersâ€™ Award for contributions to the mission, growth and sustainability of the organization. Dassance was recognized at an awards gala in Melbourne on Sept. 30 by Florida Campus Compact, which is comprised of more than 50 colleges and universities in Florida. The Foundersâ€™ Award was established in 2007 in honor of Congressman Allen Boyd because of his immeasurable support of Florida Campus Compact and his lifetime of dedication to service and civic engagement. Dassance has been president of CF since November 1996. He previously served community colleges in New York, Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky and Florida. He is a long-serving and valued member of the executive committee for Florida Campus Compact. Campus Compact is a nationwide coalition of college and university presidents committed to the public purposes of higher education. Made up of more than 1,100 member institutions in 47 states, representing some 6 million students, the organization promotes engaged teaching and learning through organized service projects to develop citizenship skills and values.http://www.cf.edu/news/dassancefoundersaward100710.htm D2B8F753-40CC-44D7-90F7-E04BAFFEAE31 Thu, 7 Oct 2010 12:37:56 -0400 The College of Central Florida will host Eileen Collins, former NASA astronaut and retired Air Force colonel, on Friday, Oct. 15, at the Ocala Campus. Collins will speak on "Leadership: Lessons Learned from the Space Shuttle Era" in the Fine Arts Auditorium, 3001 S.W. College Road, beginning at 10 a.m. Although admission is free, seating is limited. To RSVP, e-mail imesj@cf.edu or call 352-873-5808. Collins is currently chairman of the Space Operations Committee of the NASA Advisory Council. She was space shuttle commander and pilot for four spaceflights, and she has held positions of astronaut safety officer, spacecraft systems branch chief, and Kennedy Space Center launch support person. Collins was selected by NASA in January 1990 and became an astronaut in July 1991. Her career at NASA has been punctuated by firsts. She was the first woman selected as a pilot astronaut, the first woman to serve as a shuttle pilot and the first woman to command a U.S. spacecraft. Collins first piloted the space shuttle in 1995 aboard STS-63, which involved a rendezvous between Discovery and the Russian space station Mir. In 2005, Collins commanded STS-114, NASAâ€™s return to flight mission to test safety improvements and resupply the International Space Station and became the first astronaut to fly the space shuttle through a complete 360-degree pitch maneuver. Collins received a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Economics from Syracuse University, Master of Science in Operations Research from Stanford University, and a Master of Arts in Space Systems Management from Webster University. Special honors include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in Grenada (Operation Urgent Fury, October 1983), French Legion of Honor, NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, NASA Space Flight Medals, Free Spirit Award, and the National Space Trophy. The event is being held in partnership with the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition.http://www.cf.edu/news/eileencollins100710.htm 6277040A-D336-4886-A968-3E07C392A435 Thu, 7 Oct 2010 12:34:25 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer the Fourth Annual Education Symposium on Saturday, Oct. 16, featuring a keynote speech on "Brain based teaching and learning: What it really is and how it really does improve student learning." The symposium is scheduled 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the University Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The $20 registration fee includes workshop sessions and lunch. On-site registration, if space is available, will be $25. Doors open at 8 a.m. for vendors and breakfast. The keynote speaker is Richard Marshall, Ed.D., Ph.D., an associate professor in the Division of Education at the University of South Florida Polytechnic, where he teaches courses in educational psychology, counseling psychology, and reading assessment. There are 16 breakout sessions on a wide range of subjects for teachers -- prekindergarten to postsecondary. The symposium features topical information on the latest reading, mathematics and integrated curriculum topics. Vendors and entertainment will also be available. Participants should contact their district staff development office for information on obtaining MIP points. To register, call Heidi Maier at 352-854-2322, ext. 1607. The symposium is presented by the CF Teacher Education Program and University Partners.http://www.cf.edu/news/uceducationsymposium100610.htm 280217A1-1253-412F-80FD-B54074BB0EEA Wed, 6 Oct 2010 16:03:43 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/levyseniorcomputers100610.htm 97FFF24C-4CFB-4B6E-A689-16F6625EBC90 Wed, 6 Oct 2010 16:02:55 -0400 The College of Central Florida will present The Hot Club of San Francisco. The jazz ensemble blends innovative arrangements of classic tunes and original compositions to breathe new life into the original Hot Club de France, celebrating the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. The Performing Arts Series event is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17, and 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18, at the Fine Arts Auditorium of the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Tickets are $24 and can be purchased online at tickets.cf.edu or by calling 352-854-2322, ext. 1416. The Hot Club of San Francisco has been performing its gypsy jazz for more than 18 years and has released 11 albums, including "Cool Yule," 2009; "Bohemian Maestro -- Django Reinhardt and the Impressionists," 2008; and "Yerba Buena Bounce," 2007. Acoustic Guitar magazine has described Hot Clubâ€™s performance as "intricate, scorching and often brilliant." Audience members will feel as if they have traveled back in time to the 1930s jazz clubs of Paris or to the exclusive lounge of an upscale hotel. The centennial celebration of the birth of jazz legend Reinhardt is in 2010. The performances are sponsored in part by Dex and will include an educational experience at West Port High School. For information about the Performing Arts Series, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1416.http://www.cf.edu/news/PAShotclub100610.htm 1309456F-C81B-4164-9915-E84DE32EACEC Wed, 6 Oct 2010 16:01:08 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center is accepting enrollment for Basic Digital Photography, which will be held on Tuesdays, Nov. 2-9, from 6 to 8 p.m. The fee is $89, and the textbook is included. The course introduces the fundamentals of digital photography including choosing a digital camera, using the device and understanding the instruction manual. The class also instructs participants how to organize and e-mail images in addition to a brief introduction on editing photos. Enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland; by telephone at 352-493-9533; or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes). The enrollment deadline is Monday, Oct. 25.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyphoto100610.htm B08F4254-FAB6-4F00-85EF-8F3F2771B9D6 Wed, 6 Oct 2010 15:59:11 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvariety100510.htm 41A919F2-AA25-4FDF-806C-26A4B983DA90 Tue, 5 Oct 2010 16:35:02 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonNov100410.htm DBA19260-3FA4-4AF5-A2CD-D5E0603D4771 Mon, 4 Oct 2010 10:34:15 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusquiltart093010.htm 7A1CEC49-1E2B-45E6-B963-D79CDA601F17 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:46:32 -0400 The College of Central Florida will present "Letâ€™s Hang On, Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons" on Sunday, Oct. 10. The Performing Arts Series event is scheduled for 3 p.m. at the Curtis Peterson Auditorium, 3810 W. Educational Path in Lecanto. Tickets are $23 and are available online at <a href="http://tickets.cf.edu" target="_blank" >tickets.cf.edu</a> or by calling 352-854-2322, ext. 1416. "Letâ€™s Hang On" is a full-blown stage show and a true entertainment experience that features some of the most memorable songs of the 1960s. The performance combines six men and women who sing and dance their way through some of the best songs of all time. The show features a cast of entertainers who have performed in Broadway-style productions throughout the country and a live four-piece band that has performed with John Travolta, The Diamonds, The Coasters and more. For information about the Performing Arts Series, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1416.http://www.cf.edu/news/pasletshangon093010.htm A97360D4-50D4-4B60-A52C-992275D32466 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:45:55 -0400 College of Central Florida will offer a silk scarf dyeing workshop with artist Virginia Stevenson at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway in Lecanto. The workshop will be held Friday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon or until finished in Building C3, Room 105. Individuals will have the opportunity to dye silk scarves by using the Shibori process -- which may include binding, stitching, folding, twisting or clamping -- and the wax resist Rezome process. This hands-on class is free and all materials will be provided. It is limited to 20 participants. For information or to register, contact CF Associate Professor of Visual Arts Michele Wirt at 352-746-6721, ext. 6131.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusscarfworkshop093010.htm D3A1A062-454A-4F4C-9FC2-800432151A91 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:45:06 -0400 Pathways Life Services at the College of Central Florida is accepting enrollment for Keyboarding and Basic Computer Operations for seniors 50 and better. The course will meet from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, Oct. 10-23, at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course fee is $45 and includes a handout. This nine-hour course is for adults who have little or no experience with a computer. Learn the difference between hardware and software and how to use basic toolbars for bolding, underlining, highlighting, changing font size, color and more. For information or to enroll, call Bebe Rahaman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1675. The course is offered as part of the Plus 50 Initiative of CF, the American Association of Community Colleges and The Atlantic Philanthropies.http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwayscomputer093010.htm 4B546B45-266E-4D87-AB00-DB3FC45DEE85 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:44:23 -0400 College of Central Florida student Nicole Musick is the recipient of a 2010 Phi Theta Kappa Leaders of Promise Scholarship. She is one of only 30 students in U.S. and two in Florida to receive the $1,000 award. The Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program provides new Phi Theta Kappa members with financial resources to help defray educational expenses while enrolled in an associate degree program. The program also provides opportunities and encourages students to assume leadership roles by participating in society programs. Musick is a sophomore at CF and is studying business administration. She was recognized at todayâ€™s meeting of the CF District Board of Trustees. "The Leaders of Promise Scholarship funds provided represent an investment in human potential," said Dr. Rod A. Risley, Phi Theta Kappa executive director. "Our objective is to provide the resources and programs that will result in the emergence of strong moral servant leaders." Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, is the largest honor society in higher education with 1,250 chapters on college campuses in all 50 of the United States, Canada, Germany, the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the British Virgin Islands, the United Arab Emirates and U.S. territorial possessions. More than two million students have been inducted since its founding in 1918, with approximately 100,000 students inducted annually.http://www.cf.edu/news/ptkleaderofpromise092810.htm E0D6AA13-9E2A-4D5B-BEEA-1F0FFCA4C21D Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:23:29 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvariety092110.htm D03B01D7-30C7-41E7-AFD3-B3BA34B8BAD5 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:57:57 -0400 The College of Central Florida will present the 2008 French film â€œThe Classâ€ on Tuesday, Oct. 5. In the film, teacher Francois Marin is faced with the challenge of another year of instructing a group of high school students in a tough neighborhood. The teacher strives to inspire these young individuals but finds his ethics put to the test when dealing with this particularly challenging group of students. The film will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., and at 7 p.m. in Building 8, Room 110, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The viewing is free at CF. At the Appleton, viewers must pay museum admission unless they are museum members or patrons of the CF International Film Series. Daily admission to the Appleton Museum is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CF students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. For more information about these screenings or to learn how to become a Film Series member, call Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233.http://www.cf.edu/news/filmtheclass092110.htm 346EE648-B94A-455A-A28E-F585B5EC09DD Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:57:04 -0400 Corporate Training at the College of Central Florida will offer a course on Your Role in the Green Environment, an introductory course for Leadership in Energy and Environment Design. The course will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 12-21, from 5 to 9 p.m. in Building 9 at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course fee is $230 and includes a book. Students will learn about challenges to the green environment, identify actions that impact the green environment, describe the life cycle of a building and the impacts on the environment, green alternatives to conventional building practices and much more. Students will receive a certificate of completion from National Center for Construction Education and Research and a wallet card. Register online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> or call Vikki Lawrence at 352-873-5830.http://www.cf.edu/news/greenenvironment091610.htm 77286047-8601-4F04-8C32-E7968DB6B497 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:24:49 -0400 Corporate Training at the College of Central Florida will offer a Certified Supply Chain Professional program. The course will meet Thursdays and Fridays, Oct. 14-15 and Nov. 11-12, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Building 9 at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course fee is $1,795, and a $200 discount is available to Ocala chapter members of the Association for Operations Management, APICS. Students will learn to understand complex supply chains by mastering skills such as design, managing supplier and customer relationships, and learning to utilize data and technology to enhance performance. Register online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> or call Vikki Lawrence at 352-873-5830.http://www.cf.edu/news/supplychain091610.htm 5B137BD6-245B-4B1F-9CFA-89CBE3AC9A73 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:24:22 -0400 The College of Central Florida has been awarded a $85,000 Dreamkeepers Emergency Financial Assistance grant to support students who are at risk of dropping out of school due to unexpected financial setbacks. The funds will be awarded over three years by Scholarship America and are provided by the Kresge Foundation, the Lumina Foundation for Education and Walmart Foundation. The program will be implemented by Student Affairs, under the direction of Dr. Timothy Wise, CF vice president of Student Affairs. Unexpected financial setbacks are one of the top reasons students drop out of school, according to Scholarship America. "Dreamkeepers has proven to be a catalyst that keeps students enrolled in their college programs," says Donald Lassere, senior vice president of Scholarship America. "In fact, 84 percent of students who received assistance in 2008 either re-enrolled in school the following semester or graduated -- compared with the national average of 55 percent. Weâ€™re thrilled to help College of Central Florida implement the Dreamkeepers program and keep more of its students in school." Since 2004, Scholarship America has distributed nearly $1.1 million in student grants through the Dreamkeepers program. To date, the average student grant of $523 has been used for purposes such as housing, utilities, meals, child care, transportation or car repairs. Now in 31 schools across the country, Scholarship America plans to continue raising funds so additional community colleges can offer the Dreamkeepers program as part of their overall efforts to improve graduation rates. The College of Central Florida serves Citrus, Marion and Levy counties.http://www.cf.edu/news/dreamkeepersgrant091510.htm 50F7F176-66E8-4B54-AE86-3487FE601AD3 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:54:05 -0400 The College of Central Florida has been named an Outstanding Employer/Corporate Citizen. The award was presented by the Citrus County Economic Development Council and Citrus County Chamber of Commerce at the 28th Annual Industry Appreciation Awards on Thursday, Sept. 9. CF was nominated for the award by Mike Bays, owner of Mike Bays State Farm Insurance Agency in Beverly Hills. "From the collegeâ€™s focus on economic development and community service, to its commitment to sustainability and conserving natural resources, CF is an outstanding employer and corporate citizen," Bays said in his nomination. "Everything the college does is in response and oftentimes anticipation of what our region and its individual citizens will need to be successful." In presenting the award, Chamber CEO Josh Wooten remarked on the growth of the college in the county and its commitment to community organizations such as the American Cancer Society, the chamber, EDC and United Way. The college was represented at the event by Dr. Vernon Lawter, CF Citrus Campus vice president and provost; Joan Stearns, vice president for Institutional Advancement; and Lisa Lombardo, CF Foundation director of Development. "On behalf of everyone at the college, weâ€™re extremely honored to get this award," Lawter said.http://www.cf.edu/news/employerofyear091510.htm 55C42C09-1A40-482F-982F-FC388775EE6C Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:52:47 -0400 The College of Central Florida will host a Careers & Colleges Expo on Thursday, Sept. 23, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Ewers Century Center of the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The event is being held in partnership with Marion County Public Schools. Representatives from more than 50 educational institutions will share information and answer questions. Presenters are from colleges, universities and vocational schools in Florida and out of state. CF will have representatives available to answer questions about the Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Management program that begins in January. The military academies will also be represented. Prospective students, parents and other interested individuals can learn about opportunities as nearby as CF or as far away as Wisconsin or Massachusetts. Admission is free. For more information, call Jane Pope at 352-854-2322, ext. 1706, or e-mail popej@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/collegeexpo091510.htm 136BF51C-25CB-4670-804C-E40044746602 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:52:18 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/webberanniversary091010.htm 02CFA6F5-E0EB-444D-A7F4-1A9E36ACD783 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:37:28 -0400 The College of Central Florida offers basic motorcycle training in cooperation with the Motorcycle Training Institute. The Motorcycle Basic Rider Course is a research-based and action-oriented curriculum designed to teach beginning motorcyclists of all ages the physical and mental skills necessary to ride safely on the street. It includes basic motorcycle operation, maximum effective braking techniques, turning skills, obstacle avoidance maneuvers, classroom instruction and 10 hours of on-cycle training. The three-day course is held most Fridays from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sundays 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The course fee of $225 includes the use of student workbooks, helmets and motorcycles. RiderCoaches for the program are all experienced motorcycle operators who are nationally certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. For more information, call Continuing Education at the Citrus Campus, 352-249-1210. For enrollment, call MTII at 877-308-7246. The schedule is also available online at www.mtii.com.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusmotorcycle090910.htm DED653DA-FB4E-4710-8ABC-D0684938A239 Thu, 9 Sep 2010 13:19:47 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvariety090910.htm 698DB3BE-F02A-4B80-BCA6-0F26B323D20F Thu, 9 Sep 2010 13:18:46 -0400 The College of Central Florida will hold information sessions for new four-year degree programs at noon on Monday, Oct. 4, and at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14. The sessions will meet in the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The baccalaureate programs begin in January. The sessions will include general information about admission and financial aid, as well as breakout sessions for the five programs that will be offered: Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Management, and specializations in Agribusiness Management, Health Care Management, Management Information Systems, and Public Safety Administration. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions about the specific programs during the breakout sessions, which will be led by area-specialization experts. Representatives from the CF admissions and financial aid offices will be available 30 minutes before and after each of the sessions to answer general questions. CF has been granted Level II accreditation to offer baccalaureate degrees by its accrediting organization, the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. For information about the sessions, contact Debbie Bowe at 352-854-2322, ext. 1575, or bowed@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/4yearinfosession090810.htm 71B7CAE3-3B78-470A-A305-659F4BE3491A Wed, 8 Sep 2010 13:07:53 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwayslibrary090810.htm FEE33D0E-B73E-4AD6-9788-C66E00AA113D Wed, 8 Sep 2010 13:06:43 -0400 The College of Central Florida Senior Institute will kick off its 18th year with an open house on Friday, Oct. 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida. The Senior Institute is the learning component of the collegeâ€™s Pathways program. In addition to a variety of cultural and community activities, institute members enjoy regular CF student status, selecting from college-level courses without the requirement of homework and tests. Classes generally meet four to six times for two to three hours each during the day at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Annual membership is $125 and enables the participant to select from dozens of courses for a fee of only $8 per course. Books or supplies, which are required for some classes, must be purchased separately. At the open house on Oct. 8, seniors will have an opportunity to meet instructors, enjoy refreshments, and learn about the courses including Computer Training and Maintaining, Discussion Group, Digital Imaging with Elements and Photoshop, Memoir Practicum, Introduction to Buying and Selling on eBay, Music Selection to Concert Downbeat, The Mediterranean: Past and Present, Spanish for Travelers, Techniques for Emotional Freedom, and more. The Appleton Museum is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. The Senior Institute was founded to promote lifelong learning, quality leisure time and social interaction. It has grown from a handful of individuals to more than 400 members. For more information about the institute, call 352-291-4444. These programs are offered as part of the Plus 50 Initiative of CF, the American Association of Community Colleges and the Atlantic Philanthropies. Pathways is located at the CF Ewers Century Center, Room 105, at the Ocala Campus, across from the Paddock Mall.http://www.cf.edu/news/seniorinstitute090710.htm 044FCEC6-FB49-4B55-9DCA-38510E58827C Tue, 7 Sep 2010 15:20:53 -0400 The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus has a few spaces available for its fourth year of LEAPS, Leadership, Ethics & Public Service. The leadership program is free and open to all CF and high school students from Citrus, Levy and Marion counties. "The program promotes an increased awareness of principle-centered leadership skills and public service opportunities among students aspiring to be socially responsible leaders," said Dr. Vernon Lawter, Citrus Campus vice president. The workshops will be offered on seven Thursdays, Sept. 23 through Nov.4, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 101B, at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway in Lecanto. Sessions will cover: Appreciating Cultural Diversity, Solving the Personality Puzzle, Team Building, Improving Communication Skills, Youth Activism and Grassroots Advocacy, Exploring Leadership Styles and Exploring Volunteer Opportunities. Students can select one or two workshops or attend them all. Although there is no cost, registration is required. Students completing five or more workshops will receive a LEAPS Award. To learn more about the sessions or to register, call 352-249-1207. LEAPS is sponsored by the CF Citrus Institute for Community Advancement, Citrus County School District and Citrus Campus Student Activities Board.http://www.cf.edu/news/leaps090710.htm C562E16B-C69C-4157-A218-628D43A8CD2C Tue, 7 Sep 2010 15:18:58 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/realestatece090310.htm A240A667-507D-4B47-97FE-97656C17F515 Fri, 3 Sep 2010 16:25:55 -0400 Leslie Gibbons represented the College of Central Florida at the Young Veterans Think Tank in Washington, D.C., on July 28. Gibbons is coordinator for the Refueling and Retooling program at CF, which has provided training for approximately 150 veterans in partnership with Workforce Connection since September 2006. The Young Veterans Think Tank was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy, Veterans' Employment and Training Service, and America's Heroes at Work. The CF program was selected as a model for replication due to the partnership between the college and Workforce Connection.http://www.cf.edu/news/gibbonsindc090310.htm 3437880E-5FED-4E29-B1EB-35E8F2DEAFC6 Fri, 3 Sep 2010 16:16:41 -0400 Corporate Training at the College of Central Florida will offer the course Lean Concepts for Service and Office Operations beginning Sept. 14 at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The class will meet 5 to 8:45 p.m. on Tuesdays through Nov. 23 in Building 9, Room 103. The course fee is $495. The 40-hour course is designed for the professional who desires practical experience with Lean Six Sigma tools and the approach to eliminating waste and improving efficiencies in an office or public service environment. Participants will learn to use the methods, descriptive statistics and project management skills necessary to improve processes. For information or to register, contact Vikki Lawrence at 352-873-5830.http://www.cf.edu/news/leanconcepts090310.htm E29CEDB6-59FE-4E4B-B38B-B9B245C26ECC Fri, 3 Sep 2010 16:16:07 -0400 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida will offer an Entrepreneur Academy beginning Saturday, Sept. 18, to guide new business owners and operators in implementing a successful business venture. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays through Oct. 30 and will meet in the Enterprise Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course fee is $148. In seven, three-hour sessions, participants will explore topics including: Managing Your Personal Financial Condition, Determining the Barriers to Entering a Market, Refining the Business Idea, and more. The Personal Financial Management segment of the class is offered in cooperation with the University of Florida Marion County Extension of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Participants will have an opportunity to meet local entrepreneurs and representatives from other organizations associated with small businesses including SCORE, Small Business Development Center and Small Business Administration. For information or to register, visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> or call 352-873-5804.http://www.cf.edu/news/entrepreneur090310.htm 8945F780-81AC-4CDE-AFA4-D27FCB54EF1E Fri, 3 Sep 2010 16:15:29 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center is accepting enrollment for Computer Fundamentals I, which will be held Sept. 27 through Oct. 18. The four-week introductory class will meet on Mondays, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The $89 fee includes the textbook. The course introduces basic computer tasks using Windows. Students will get an overview of computer concepts and the basics of using Microsoft Windows. They will also be introduced to MS Word 2007 and will learn to create, edit, print documents and much more. The class will be taught using Windows XP. Information for Windows Vista users is included in the textbook. Enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland; by telephone at 352-493-9533; or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes). The enrollment deadline is Monday, Sept. 20.http://www.cf.edu/news/levycomputers090210.htm E55643C2-F7AD-43A5-A5C3-79155F3F1735 Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:40:00 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will begin a Refresher Course for Certified Nursing Assistants on Sept. 27. This 16-hour program is intended for nonpracticing Certified Nursing Assistants who would like to re-enter the field and CNAs who have allowed their license to lapse and need to retake the state licensure exam. The class will meet Monday through Thursday, Sept. 27-30, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The course fee is $139 and no textbook is required. The course consists of a pre-assessment testing and review of theory as well as a thorough review and practice of the core CNA skills. This course cannot be taken as a substitute for a regular CNA course and it is not an exam prep course. Students may enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland; by telephone at 352-493-9533; or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes). The deadline for enrollment is Monday, Sept. 20.http://www.cf.edu/news/levycnarefresher090210.htm 939724D5-54BA-4977-ABB7-608BF8989588 Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:39:19 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer Fundamentals of MS Office 2007 on Tuesdays, Sept. 28 to Oct. 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. This course is designed for those who want to gain new computer skills for the workplace. Through project-based lessons, students will learn the basic skills of the MS Office programs Word, Excel, Power Point and Access. The course fee of $109 includes the textbook. Students should bring a USB flash drive to class. Students must have basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills in order to enroll. This course qualifies for Technical Business CPE credit for Florida Certified Public Accountants. Written proof of attendance will be supplied. Enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland; by telephone at 352-493-9533; or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes). The enrollment deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 21.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyofficefundamentals090210.htm 00D642F1-4E08-449A-85E1-B10ABEC2956D Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:38:36 -0400 The CF Levy Center is accepting enrollment for the Introduction to Genealogy course which will be offered on Tuesdays, Sept. 21 to Oct. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland. The course fee is $49. Participants will learn the basic principles of family history search and how to get started finding their ancestors. They will use the Internet and computer lab exercises to become familiar with online resources to find information on parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and possibly more. Students must have basic computer skills to enroll and should bring a USB flash drive to class. Enroll at the Levy Center, by calling 352-493-9533 or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes). Seating is limited. The enrollment deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 15.http://www.cf.edu/news/levygenealogy090210.htm A1816E19-27AE-4E61-954B-AE4B0871517F Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:37:50 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalasecurityofficer090210.htm D604D20B-E5CB-4F9B-8C70-73F546FD0B28 Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:36:45 -0400 Pathways Life Services at the College of Central Florida will offer the Tax Preparer course to teach how to prepare individual income tax forms. The class will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, Sept. 13 through Dec. 9, at the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course fee is $199 and includes a textbook and workbook. The 72-hour, hands-on course will teach the fundamentals of tax preparation and the latest tax law changes. There are two exams. At the completion of the course students will receive a certificate as a Tax Preparer. For information or to enroll, call Bebe Rahaman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1675. The course is open to residents 50 and better and are offered as part of the Plus 50 Initiative of CF, the American Association of Community Colleges and The Atlantic Philanthropies.http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwaystaxprep090210.htm 5224EA7E-8D98-4028-8257-6014ACECF530 Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:36:09 -0400 The College of Central Florida will host the art of nature photographer Judy Wanamaker at the Citrus Campus. "As a Florida native, I am inspired by the beauty of our state to capture that beauty with my camera," Wanamaker said. "Central Florida offers many subjects for me to photograph. I find joy in capturing our beautiful natural world." The exhibit opens Thursday, Sept. 16, and runs through Oct. 15 in the upstairs exhibition hall in Building C3, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway in Lecanto. Exhibit hours are 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The exhibit is closed weekends. There is no charge to attend the exhibition, which is made possible by the CF Foundation and the CF Institute for Community Advancement. Wanamakerâ€™s exhibit also includes photographs taken during her travels in Alaska. Some of her photos have been featured on the National Geographic Daily Dozen website, which features select reader-submitted photos. Her photo "A Thing of Beauty" won Best of Division at the 2010 Citrus County Fair. For information, contact CF Associate Professor of Visual Arts Michele Wirt at 352-746-6721, ext. 6131.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusartwanamaker090110.htm C570EDC0-242B-47DA-B90D-582BAFF37D45 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:55:17 -0400 The College of Central Florida recognized 10 students who completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program at the Levy Center on Monday, Aug. 30. Receiving Certificates of Completion were Tonya Akins, Tracy Allen, Whitley Butler, Stanley Demere, Rosemarie Farrow, Linda Godbolt, Crystal Hamm, Christine Maddin, Jacque Phillips and Pavielle Wiggins. The CNA program prepares students to work in the health care field as a nursing assistant and to take and pass the Florida Certified Nursing Assistant exam. The program consists of 80 hours of classroom and lab training as well as 40 hours of clinical experience in a local health care facility. The students attended Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Trenton for their clinical experience. All classes, except clinical training, are held at the CF Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. A high school diploma or GED is not required. In addition to the CNA course, the Levy Center offers a variety of other courses including college credit, adult education, noncredit continuing education and adult high school. For additional information, visit the Levy Center, call 352-493-9533, or go to <a href="http://www.cf.edu/departments/levy/" target="_blank" >www.cf.edu/departments/levy/</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/levycna090110.htm 5E4E624C-0B89-46D4-AB1F-C4677D969D6D Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:54:30 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/naifa090110.htm F2B09199-A90B-4628-82F7-575E08D3E956 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:53:37 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalalanguage090110.htm FD12927C-0751-4EA1-ADFD-A90D23B958D9 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:52:23 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary boating course on two Saturdays, Sept. 25 and Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., in Chiefland. About Boating Safely is an in-depth boating safety course which meets the requirements to obtain the Boating Safety Education ID card. The card is required for boat operators who were born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, in order to legally operate a boat with a motor of 10 horsepower or greater. The course covers family boating basics, boating law, boat safety equipment, safe boating, navigation, boating problems, trailering, storing and protecting your boat, hunting and fishing, water-skiing and river boating. The course fee of $39 includes all materials. Preregistration is required by noon on Monday, Sept. 20. Register at the Levy Center, by calling 352-493-9533 or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit classes).http://www.cf.edu/news/levyboating090110.htm A713DB2B-06C6-4900-ABF6-F14A933EF708 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:51:37 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalacomputers090110.htm EE4694D1-EEA3-415A-8096-00122D64ADBA Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:50:45 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonoctober083010.htm DD466A01-6749-499C-8784-D6D4BE56923F Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:28:08 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonreflections083010.htm EADF633D-E1B4-46B7-BFB1-4E27D85D545E Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:26:28 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/mosaic083010.htm 993FC56F-0689-48BC-86D6-AA61904B08F3 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:24:52 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer Keyboarding Fundamentals course for beginning typists and individuals who want to increase productivity by learning touch typing. The course will meet Fridays, Sept. 10-24, from 10 a.m. to noon. The fee is $45. The course is Internet-based and students should have access to a computer with Internet to practice lessons between classes. Students may use the Levy Center Resource lab for Internet access. Enroll at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., by telephone at 352-493-9533, or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>. The deadline for enrollment is Tuesday, Sept. 7.http://www.cf.edu/news/levykeyboard082710.htm EE0375C3-58C2-46ED-8493-C33D45D39688 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:14:46 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/becomingamerican082510.htm D2EB9347-672E-47A2-8BA8-B1E42429DFB9 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:36:52 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/nikkigiovanni082310.htm FCAF8C7A-100D-460E-91A3-4DB3DB84D4B6 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:28:28 -0400 The College of Central Florida will kick off its International Film Series with the 2009 American film "Goodbye Solo" on Tuesday, Sept. 21. Set on the roads of Winston-Salem, N.C., the film is about two men of completely different circumstances that embark upon a friendship that changes their lives. The film will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., and at 7 p.m. in Building 8, Room 110, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The viewing is free at CF. At the Appleton, viewers must pay museum admission unless they are museum members or patrons of the CF International Film Series. Daily admission to the Appleton Museum is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CF students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. The International Film Series, which was started in 1962, is presented by the CF Foundation to further understanding and awareness of our multicultural world, as well as to increase appreciation of the history and art of the movies. The 2010-2011 schedule is available at <a href="http://www.cf.edu/foundation/events/filmseries.htm" target="_blank" >http://www.cf.edu/foundation/events/filmseries.htm</a>. For more information about these screenings or to learn how to become a Film Series member, call Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233.http://www.cf.edu/news/filmgoodbyesolo082310.htm BEB864C9-7ED8-42A7-8B62-270EB3B03F17 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:27:23 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvariety082310.htm E136C2B9-661A-4983-8EEE-D2CE77723FED Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:26:07 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwaysseptember082310.htm E8EB6C83-C5AC-4141-AC3A-8FBED18FA818 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:25:00 -0400 Free admission will be offered on opening day of "Healing Heart: Witness the Healing Power of Art," a powerful and moving exhibition being unveiled at noon on Sunday, Sept. 12, at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida. The exhibition will run through Oct. 10 and includes a series of weekend family art programs, educational films and a Straight Talk substance abuse session for teens. Regular daily admission is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CF students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. "Healing Heart" will showcase more than 100 pieces of art created by individuals who are receiving treatment for mental health and substance abuse disorders, trauma, autism, bereavement, Alzheimerâ€™s and dementia. Most of the artwork will be up for auction and visitors can bid on their favorite pieces during the exhibition. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the participating organizations including The Centers, PACE Center for Girls, National Alliance on Mental Illness of Marion County Inc., Munroe Regional Medical Centerâ€™s Wholistic Healing Institute, Hospice of Marion County, The Vines Hospital, Ocala Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Center, Advocacy Resource Center Marion Inc., Alzheimerâ€™s and Dementia Alliance, Arnette House and the Appleton Museum of Art. Events planned during "Healing Heart" include the opening day free to the public on Sept. 12, plus a reception and panel discussion starting at 2 p.m. Each Saturday an educational family art program will be presented from 1 to 3 p.m. including "Art With Heart" painting session on Sept. 18, MRMCâ€™s "Looking Up" ceiling tile painting on Sept. 25, "Writing From Your Heart" on Oct. 2, and "Art In Motion" on Oct. 9. Sundayâ€™s films will be shown at 1:30 p.m. and include "Out of the Shadow" on Sept. 19, "A Beautiful Mind" on Sept. 26, "Healing Words" on Oct. 3, and "The Soloist" on Oct. 10. All programs and films are free for members and included in admission for nonmembers. Plus, a free "Straight Talk" substance abuse program for teens and their parents will be presented from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28. In addition to "Healing Heart," guests are invited to view the Ocala Art Groupâ€™s "On the Balcony" exhibition, through Oct. 3, and the Appletonâ€™s permanent collections of European, American and Contemporary art, plus Asian, African and pre-Columbian artifacts and antiquities. The Appleton Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays and closed on Mondays. A 12-month membership is available for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonhealingheart082310.htm 0B912741-40CF-4DC9-849D-EC4140E512FE Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:21:21 -0400 The College of Central Florida will bring "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" to its Ocala Campus stage in October. The childrenâ€™s classic will be presented by Virginia-based Theatre IV, which enchanted Ocala audiences with "The Jungle Book" in 2009. The performance is set for 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, in the Fine Arts Auditorium at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Tickets are $3 per person and available online at <a href="http://tickets.cf.edu" target="_blank" >tickets.cf.edu</a> or through the CF Box Office at 352-873-5810. Just in time for Halloween, youngsters will join Ichabod Crane, Brom Bones, the lovely Katrina Van Tassel, the residents of Tarry Town and the Headless Horseman as they relive the story made famous by the legend. "This autumnal classic is faithful to the original story written by Washington Irving in 1819 and will thrill and chill the audience (but not too much)," said Eric Williams, touring manager for Theatre IV. This performance was designed for children in kindergarten through fifth grade, but will also charm accompanying adults. The event is sponsored in part by the CF Foundation Cultural and Performing Arts Series endowment chair.http://www.cf.edu/news/sleepy%20hollow081910.htm E0C71ED2-E38B-4303-9BAE-5C74CEA82112 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:24:07 -0400 The College of Central Florida has been awarded a $1.6 million grant by the U.S. Department of Education to provide academic and support services to low-income, first-generation and disabled students through its Student Support Services. The program has been grant-funded at CF since 1990. "Student Support Services is committed to helping our students achieve their educational goals," said Lisa Smith, program director. "By providing students with more direct and individualized services, Student Support Services increases the likelihood of their success." The grant will be awarded as $326,050 per year for five years. Program services include instruction in basic study skills; tutoring; academic, financial and personal counseling; assistance in securing admission and financial aid for enrollment at four-year institutions, and graduate and professional programs; guidance on career options; mentoring; and grant aid. "Our goal as a college is to provide opportunity for every member of our community who is interested in higher education, and this grant is very important in allowing us to provide the support many students require to be successful," said Dr. Charles Dassance, CF president. CF serves students in Citrus, Marion and Levy counties. Student Support Services is based at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. To learn more about applying for Student Support Services, visit <a href="http://www.cf.edu/departments/sa/sss/" target="_blank" >http://www.cf.edu/departments/sa/sss/</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/sssgrant081910.htm 85AB4907-A94F-4565-A161-7863FC0AB749 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:21:58 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/textrental081710.htm B4E7D6B9-42AC-4437-9D55-BA9D1975E7AC Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:41:17 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvariety081710.htm E075C36C-864C-4488-A088-77E0380052C3 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:25:30 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer security officer training in September and October. Two courses are required to obtain a class â€œDâ€ license as an unarmed security officer in the state of Florida. Both will meet at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland. The 24-Hour Unarmed Security Officer course will meet 5 to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, Sept. 7-16; class will not meet Sept. 15. The course will cover legal issues, civil liability, observation techniques, first aid, professional conduct and more. The fee is $115. Enrollment deadline is Aug. 31. The second course, 16-Hour Unarmed Security Officer Supplemental, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., Oct. 4-7. It will cover public relations, courtroom procedures, interview techniques, traffic direction, crowd control and more. The course fee is $100. Enrollment deadline is Sept. 27. For additional information or to register, call 352-493-9533 or register online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/levysecurity081710.htm B7731ECF-A412-4D06-B041-5BAFC5F6AB30 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:24:31 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/kresge081610.htm ED81AE19-4238-4D92-BB0A-425D221A942B Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:52:35 -0400 The Ocala Art Groupâ€™s member artists will be displaying their original works in the "On the Balcony" exhibition opening Saturday, Sept. 4, at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida. Admission to the exhibition is free for members and included in the museumâ€™s admission price for nonmembers. The exhibition will run through Oct. 3. Regular daily admission is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CF students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. "On the Balcony" will be a juried exhibition featuring a wide range of two- and three-dimensional art. Categories will include oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, mixed media/graphic design, photography, sculpture/3D media, digital artwork and drawing media (pen, colored pencil, pencil and charcoal). The Ocala Art Group was founded in 1950 and provides its members with art programs, demonstrations and workshops throughout the year. The organization holds meetings at the Appleton Museum on the second Wednesday of every month and all members of the Ocala Art Group are also members of the Appleton. In addition to the "On the Balcony" exhibition, guests are invited to view the Appletonâ€™s permanent collections of European, American and Contemporary art, plus Asian, African and pre-Columbian artifacts and antiquities. The Appleton Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays and closed on Mondays. A 12-month membership is available for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonocalaart081310.htm 58344739-2A7E-4443-BB15-70B3E3AEDFB1 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:19:57 -0400 Pathways Life Services at the College of Central Florida invites seniors to a free Recareering Seminar and Job Club on Friday, Aug. 27. The Recareering Seminar will help seniors who are starting a new career, considering a change in career, or who want to improve in their current career. Instructor Jennifer Zamecki will focus on resumes, applications, job development and interviewing. The seminar will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in the Ewers Century Center, Room 107, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The Job Club will meet from noon to 1 p.m. and will be an open forum for seniors to discuss their job search experiences with their peers. Senior-friendly employers will discuss job opportunities. One Stop Workforce Connection will also have a representative at the meeting. Attendees can participate in the seminar, Job Club or both. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are required and can be obtained by calling 352-873-5804. This program is offered as part of the Plus 50 Initiative of CF, the American Association of Community Colleges and The Atlantic Philanthropies and is open to area residents 50 and better.http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwaysjobclub081310.htm 57F21D7D-DD36-40F0-BA6D-A5D7C62226F1 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:52:16 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwaysaugust080510.htm 77AC09E9-61CA-4B53-A4CD-0C20CABE0820 Thu, 5 Aug 2010 16:08:34 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrustastesponsors080510.htm FAC54985-216B-487A-B6E8-D7F6C158A511 Thu, 5 Aug 2010 16:06:07 -0400 Pathways Life Services will offer an 11-week interactive workshop series on business development for new and existing businesses in partnership with Marion/Putman County SCORE, Counselors to Americaâ€™s Small Businesses. The group will meet Tuesdays, Sept. 7 through Nov. 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The fee is $100 for the entire series. The workshops will focus on the keys to entrepreneurial success, developing a business plan, good business management, sales and marketing techniques, preparing to seek financing, business plan workshop, legal structures of a business, selling through the Web, customer service techniques, employee training and good accounting principles. Individuals who attend the 11 sessions will receive a certificate of completion that can be utilized when presenting a business plan to potential investors. To enroll in the series call 352-873-5804. For additional information about the program, call Bebe Rahaman at 352-854-2322, ext.1675, rahamanb@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwaysscore080410.htm 20E5B108-4DB8-48E9-865C-8D2A54CBFA07 Wed, 4 Aug 2010 16:22:27 -0400 The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus is accepting enrollment for its fourth year of LEAPS, Leadership, Ethics & Public Service. The leadership program is free and open to all CF and high school students from Citrus, Levy and Marion counties. "The program promotes an increased awareness of principle-centered leadership skills and public service opportunities among students aspiring to be socially responsible leaders," said Dr. Vernon Lawter, Citrus Campus vice president. The workshops will be offered on seven Thursdays, Sept. 23 through Nov.4, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 101B, at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway in Lecanto. Sessions will cover: Appreciating Cultural Diversity, Solving the Personality Puzzle, Team Building, Improving Communication Skills, Youth Activism and Grassroots Advocacy, Exploring Leadership Styles and Exploring Volunteer Opportunities. Students can select one or two workshops or attend them all. Although there is no cost, registration is required. Students completing five or more workshops will receive a LEAPS Award. To learn more about the sessions or to register, call 352-249-1207. LEAPS is sponsored by the CF Citrus Institute for Community Advancement, Citrus County School District and Citrus Campus Student Activities Board.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusleaps080310.htm 71A9503B-8DEB-4186-BF95-8E25EEA85F55 Tue, 3 Aug 2010 15:26:01 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citruscomputer080310.htm D01CD8A8-EF25-4E09-9634-98429A3CFEFB Tue, 3 Aug 2010 15:25:12 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer Keyboarding Fundamentals course for beginning typists and individuals who want to increase productivity by learning touch typing. The course will meet Mondays, Aug. 23-Sept. 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The course fee is $45. Students should have access to a computer with Internet in order to practice lessons between classes. Enroll at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., by telephone at 352-493-9533, or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>. The deadline for enrollment is Monday, Aug. 16.http://www.cf.edu/news/levykeyboard080310.htm 53215C12-7A51-450F-B63E-CD25EE5EF25A Tue, 3 Aug 2010 15:24:29 -0400 Former College of Central Florida student Sean Gerrity will return to CF with his award-winning vocal group MOSAIC in September. Proceeds will benefit the MOSAIC Endowed Scholarship for CF students that was established during the groupâ€™s visit in 2009. Tickets are on sale now for performances on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 10 and 11, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 12, at 3 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Early-bird tickets are $30 through Aug. 27. Tickets are $35 after that date and at the door. Tickets can be purchased online at alumni.cf.edu/mosaic or by calling 352-873-5808. MOSAIC was the winner of MTVâ€™s Top Pop Group in 2008. The group routinely performs for sellout crowds in Las Vegas and has shared the stage with Prince, Babyface, Tony Bennett and Jay Leno. "Weâ€™re excited to have MOSAIC back at CF," said Joan Stearns, vice president of Institutional Advancement at CF. "Last yearâ€™s concerts were wonderful and brought both alums and families to the campus. Sean giving back to his alma mater in this way sends a great message to our college family and the community about the impact of the CF experience on our students." So what is MOSAICâ€™s music like? "Put Rahzel, Beck, Frank Sinatra, and Take 6 in a blender and hit puree," according to the groupâ€™s website. "MOSAIC is a five-man a cappella group that will leave you wondering where the band is. Why? MOSAIC uses no instruments. Every sound you hear is produced by the human voice. Mixing elements of funk, jazz, hip hop and even opera, MOSAIC has created a sound all its own." "Iâ€™m excited to be returning to perform again in my hometown and on the CF stage," said Gerrity. "Last year was an incredible homecoming for me. I was so excited and proud to bring the guys to CF and then to have the community give us all such a warm welcome was humbling. Not to mention we had a blast with three great audiences at each of our three shows! What a blessing to be able to give back and support CF students while doing what we love."http://www.cf.edu/news/mosaicreturns072810.htm 64F25DFF-D22E-47C0-86D2-634392E3D8C9 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:46:35 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center will offer an opportunity to learn about the birds that we see every day in our area. The Birding Basics course will be presented by Carolyn Retey, a member of the Marion County Audubon Society who is an experienced instructor and field guide. The class will meet on Friday, Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., in Chiefland. The course fee is $15 per person. Students are encouraged to bring binoculars and field guides. Students may enroll at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., by telephone at 352-493-9533 or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>. The deadline for registration is Monday, Aug. 16.http://www.cf.edu/news/levybirding072810.htm F8C8430D-1E92-4F18-8F5C-C4DAFEF80930 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:45:41 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer a new Video Production and Cinematic Excellence course in August at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 17-26, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Building C3, Room 205. The fee is $200. Learn how the professionals shoot, edit, add effects and produce DVDs. The easy-to-follow course will allow students to start a hobby, broaden their knowledge or begin a new career. For information or to register, call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvideoproduction072810.htm E7269786-CA20-4A8A-8D11-EAAB472E1BCA Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:44:56 -0400 The College of Central Florida was represented by Jerone Gamble, executive manager of Continuing Education, and Bebe Rahaman, program associate, at the third annual conference of the Plus 50 Initiative in Washington, D.C., on July 8-9. Gamble and Rahaman helped develop national Standards of Excellence to help colleges better serve their students who are 50 and better. In addition to enhancing local programs for seniors, CF is mentoring Pasco-Hernando Community College in New Port Richey, Rose State College in Midwest City, Okla., and Wake Technical Community College of Raleigh, N.C., as part of a three-year, nationwide initiative launched by the American Association of Community Colleges with support from The Atlantic Philanthropies. Gamble and Rahaman are assisted by Betty Green, coordinator of the Senior Institute, and Dian Booth, manager of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program at CF. The college has received $80,000 in grants to implement the programs, which focus on three core areas: lifelong learning, workforce re-education and volunteer services that lead toward purposeful lives.http://www.cf.edu/news/plus50conference072810.htm 5DA9AA83-DAFE-44E7-953C-2CA74EB99B1E Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:44:18 -0400 College of Central Florida will offer a Pharmacy Technician course beginning in September at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course will meet Wednesdays and Fridays, Sept.1 through Oct. 20, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in Building C3, Room 201. The course fee is $999. The 50-hour course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam. Students will learn medical terminology, dosage calculations, intravenous flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, billing and reimbursement, and more. For information or to register call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruspharmacy072810.htm B176FC53-E863-49A0-B253-3BE584EFF061 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:43:30 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonseptember072110.htm 6586D4B8-EF5A-45FB-96D8-3F46DFD6E589 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:02:23 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwayscomputer072110.htm 8788CA54-8405-4473-A0DA-5DD24A480B89 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:52:40 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/levycomputer072110.htm F376EFD5-57B7-48C9-AEC1-52FDC699CEFF Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:51:49 -0400 The College of Central Florida will offer Beginning Pottery on Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 9 through Sept. 1. The course will meet at Lecanto High School, Room 244, from 5 to 8 p.m. Students will learn hand and wheel techniques. The course fee is $65. Clay may be purchased in class for an additional fee. Lecanto High School is located at 3810 W. Educational Path, Lecanto. For information or registration, call 352-249-1210. Online registration can be completed any time at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruspottery072110.htm 72153337-E2A9-4420-AF3E-C072C01769A4 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:51:01 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/drivingcourses072110.htm AF267826-6739-46C7-AC38-66B3C4F63810 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:45:58 -0400 The College of Central Florida offers basic motorcycle training in cooperation with the Motorcycle Training Institute. The Motorcycle Basic Rider Course is a research-based and action-oriented curriculum designed to teach beginning motorcyclists of all ages the physical and mental skills necessary to ride safely on the street. It includes basic motorcycle operation, maximum effective braking techniques, turning skills, obstacle avoidance maneuvers, classroom instruction and 10 hours of on-cycle training. The three-day course is held most Fridays from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sundays 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The course fee of $225 includes the use of student workbooks, helmets and motorcycles. RiderCoaches for the program are all experienced motorcycle operators who are nationally certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. For more information, call Continuing Education at the Citrus Campus, 352-249-1210. For enrollment, call MTII at 877-308-7246. The schedule is also available online at <a href="http://www.mtii.com" target="_blank" >www.mtii.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusmotorcycle072110.htm 8D7B831C-ACAC-4B22-90A8-2AA87116C006 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:44:49 -0400 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida is accepting enrollment for the Real Estate Principles and Practices course which begins Monday, July 26, at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. This state-approved course meets the 63-hour prelicensing education requirement to become a licensed real estate sales associate. Classes will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays through Aug. 9 in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 102. The fee is $320. This course covers the minimum essentials for the new real estate professional. Students must pass the final exam and have a high school diploma or GED to sit for the state licensing exam. The required textbook is available at the Ocala Campus bookstore. Registration will be accepted through Thursday, July 22. To register or for information about other real estate courses, visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> or call 352-873-5804.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusre071510.htm D2D381EB-D3D4-415C-AA2B-3EF146C78A91 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:06:40 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/language071510.htm F1604A6B-659F-4D78-9102-1D3326B3A2F4 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:05:45 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/realestate071510.htm D4637809-FAD4-4A8F-A072-C6828AA41843 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:03:40 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalavariety071510.htm 4FCC5903-1B23-4B51-ABF5-FAE89A4A970E Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:02:18 -0400 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida is accepting registration for Florida Notary Training on Thursday, July 22. This three-hour course is required for individuals seeking to obtain a Florida notary commission. The class will be held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course fee is $105 and includes a Florida Notary Handbook. Students will receive a class completion certificate that must accompany the application for a new notary commission. The course is also recommended as a refresher for veteran notaries. Enroll for this course through Tuesday, July 20. For additional information or to register, call 352-873-5804. Registration is also available online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/notary071510.htm ABE72A42-74BB-4C42-AD66-2BC521B9C226 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:01:20 -0400 Pathways Life Services at College of Central Florida invites seniors to a free Recareering Seminar and Job Club on Thursday, July 22, at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The Recareering Seminar will help seniors starting a new career, considering a change in occupation or who want to improve in their current career. The seminar will focus on resumes, applications, job development and interviewing. It will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in the Ewers Century Center, Room 203. The Job Club will meet from noon to 1 p.m., also in the Ewers Century Center, and will be an open forum for seniors to discuss their job search experiences with their peers. Senior-friendly employers will discuss job opportunities, and One Stop Workforce Connection and Comfort Keepers will also have representatives at the meeting. Attendees can participate in the seminar, Job Club or both. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are required and can be obtained by calling 352- 873-5804. This program is offered as part of the Plus 50 Initiative of CF, the American Association of Community Colleges and The Atlantic Philanthropies and is open to area residents 50 and better.http://www.cf.edu/news/recareering071410.htm 7FB8F3E3-B1AD-4863-9C00-9B7EE5E7F052 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:07:33 -0400 College of Central Florida Associate Professor Wayne Ramsey has been named Paramedic Instructor of the Year by the Florida Association of Emergency Medical Services Educators. Ramsey was presented the award at the June 28 meeting of the organization in Orlando. "The College of Central Florida is dedicated to providing high quality instruction for the communityâ€™s health care providers, and we are pleased that this organization recognized one of our best instructors," said Dr. Mark Paugh, CF associate vice president of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Ramsey has been employed by CF since 1984. The annual awards are presented to individuals who exemplify excellence in EMS education in the state of Florida.http://www.cf.edu/news/ramseyparamedic.htm A0EBE8CC-077A-42C6-B9AB-4B8A2ABD83C1 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:51:18 -0400 The College of Central Florida has announced the appointment of Marilyn Ladner as provost of the CF Levy Center and executive director of College Planning. Ladner is currently manager of Corporate Training at CF and will begin her job at the Levy Center in mid-August. "Marilyn brings extensive academic and corporate experience to the position and I am always glad when, after a nationwide search, we can fill a position internally," said Dr. Charles Dassance, CF president. Ladner has been employed by CF and has lived in Levy County since February 2006. In her new position, Ladner will oversee daily operations of the Levy Center as well as coordinate the college planning process. Previously, she was senior vice president of Pan Am International Flight Academyâ€™s Career Pilot Development division. She has more than 30 years of experience in training and administration at collegiate and commercial levels. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Management from St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens and Master of Arts in Education from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. The Levy Center is located at 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland and provides college credit courses and a variety of noncredit programs including Adult General Education, Continuing Education and Corporate Training. A site has been secured for a new Levy Campus and construction will begin once additional funding has been secured. To learn more about the Levy Center call 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyladner070810.htm 874F77AF-8C09-444B-A842-BD64CCE540E1 Thu, 8 Jul 2010 15:38:29 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvariety070810.htm 27F0E8FE-0F62-42B9-9B36-C33A32AD1627 Thu, 8 Jul 2010 12:55:52 -0400 "Wayang" is an Indonesian word for theater, literally "shadow," and Michael Richardsonâ€™s Red String Wayang Theatre will present a shadow puppet theater program on Sunday, July 18, at 2 p.m. in the Auditorium at the Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida. The performance is funded, in part, by a grant from the Southern Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council. The performance is included in regular daily admission, which is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CF students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. Wayang is a unique form of theater employing light and shadow. Puppets are flat wood carvings mounted on bamboo sticks and held up behind a white cloth with a light source from the rear to cast a shadow on the screen. Traditional Wayang plays involve puppets moving in synchronization to a story being told by a narrator accompanied by background music. Richardson is a renowned puppeteer and has created more than 500 new shadow puppet designs used in his hundreds of performances across the country. Following his performance on July 18, Richardson will be the featured instructor in the Appletonâ€™s Summer Art Camp scheduled from July 19 to 23. During the week, students ages 7 to 14 will create puppets, rehearse a shadow theater production and then perform the play at the museum on the last day. Classes will run from 9 a.m. to noon and the cost per student is $80 for members and $90 for nonmembers. For information and registration contact Museum Educator Korene Wilbanks at wilbankk@cf.edu or 352-291-4455, ext. 1613. In addition, guests are invited to enjoy the Appleton Museumâ€™s temporary exhibitions, "Appleton Biennial 2010: Florida Installation Art" and "American Masters from the Collection of John and Jean Wilkinson." The museum also features extensive permanent collections of European, American and Contemporary art, plus Asian, African and pre-Columbian artifacts and antiquities. The Appleton Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays and closed on Mondays. A 12-month membership is available for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonwayang070310.htm F7AC4BA2-34F6-4AFC-828B-57AEEBFCF6BE Sat, 3 Jul 2010 11:17:47 -0400 The College of Central Florida will hold an Entrepreneur Academy beginning Monday, July 19, for individuals new to owning and operating their own business. The 21-hour continuing education course will offer a step-by-step approach to planning a new business venture. Classes will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Monday through Aug. 30 at the CF Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. The course fee is $148. Sessions will focus on what it takes to operate your own business, managing business finances, determining the barriers to entering a market, refining the business idea, where to go for help, meeting other entrepreneurs and developing your business plan. Participants will have the opportunity to meet local entrepreneurs and representatives from organizations associated with small businesses including SCORE, Small Business Development Center and Small Business Administration. "If you think you want to start your own business, this class will be of value to you," said Jerone Gamble, executive manager of CF Continuing Education. "This class will teach you how to move from talking about it to taking the preliminary steps necessary to put yourself in a position to present your business idea to potential financial backers." For information or to register, visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> or call 352-873-5804.http://www.cf.edu/news/entrepreneuracademy070110.htm 600FB192-6018-4E11-8549-C8627C0BE701 Sat, 3 Jul 2010 11:16:29 -0400 Pathways Life Services at the College of Central Florida will offer Income Solutions for Life: Understanding Annuities. The course will meet 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Planning for retirement is much like planning for a road trip. Taking precautions reduces the risk of having a breakdown and getting off track. Participants will learn how to plan for retirement, hazards to retirement security, insuring retirement with an annuity, and how to select an annuity and an annuity provider. The course fee is $20. For information or to enroll, call Bebe Rahaman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1675. These courses are offered as part of the Plus 50 Initiative of CF, the American Association of Community Colleges and The Atlantic Philanthropies.http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwaysannuities070110.htm 63EB959C-29BD-42D0-866C-709C7B062AC9 Sat, 3 Jul 2010 11:15:48 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwayscomputers070110.htm 9FCF5FF7-6322-401A-93A6-E692F03E2BCD Sat, 3 Jul 2010 11:14:44 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusbusiness062910.htm 0D4F0A5A-26DA-4F91-B4DB-68C71F8DE287 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:04:43 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center recognized 14 students who completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program on Wednesday, June 23. Receiving Certificates of Completion were Megan Baird, Alethea Cook, Donna Cowart, Marzena Dziedzic, Shannon Eads, Shelbie Hastings, Ashley Hughes, Tabitha Joos, Kimberly Moore, Michael Pelletier, Natalie Quicksall, Susan Sanchez, Teresa Stephenson and Cody Williams. The CNA program prepares students to work in the health care field as a nursing assistant and to take and pass the Florida Certified Nursing Assistant exam. The program consists of 80 hours of classroom and lab training as well as 40 hours of clinical experience in a local health care facility. The students attended Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Trenton for their clinical experience. All classes, except clinical training, are held at the CF Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. A high school diploma or GED is not required. In addition to the CNA course, the Levy Center offers a variety of other courses including college credit, adult education, noncredit continuing education and adult high school. For additional information, visit the Levy Center, call 352-493-9533, or go to <a href="http://www.CF.edu/departments/levy/" target="_blank" >www.CF.edu/departments/levy/</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/levycna062910.htm 2566DF55-5AF9-4FA2-98BD-FF3A4DEDE951 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:23:31 -0400 Members of the Citrus 40 & 8 Voiture No. 1219 have presented a check for $1,000 to the Central Florida College Foundation in support of nursing programs. The amount has been added to the Citrus 40 & 8 Voiture No. 1219 endowed nursing scholarship in memory of Albert Woodington, which has provided nursing scholarships to seven students at CF since its establishment in 2006. Associate Dean of Nursing Gwen Alcorn accepted the check on behalf of the CF Foundation. The 40 & 8 is an independent fraternal organization of U.S. veterans. Membership is by invitation for members of the American Legion who have shown exemplary service.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvoiture062810.htm 3DA2CED6-D12B-49DC-9333-3E152CCE54BE Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:16:14 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/sacsapproval062410.htm 8F8B6167-B71C-4DC2-9619-138AED298DC4 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:21:56 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/volleyball062210.htm 64E2C070-F772-41D6-BB85-6C157A376791 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:23:06 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonaugust062110.htm C406B016-9C48-4D09-8AAE-2368759684AF Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:13:58 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/levyseniorcomputers061510.htm 2CC2F4F6-E875-4A1D-8824-149A50E932FC Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:24:22 -0400 The College of Central Florida Levy Center is accepting enrollment for a four-week QuickBooks Essentials course which will meet on Tuesdays, July 20 through Aug. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants will learn how to set up a company and perform basic functions required to account for transactions encountered in most small businesses. The course fee of $129 includes a textbook that comes with a full-version, 140-day trial software. Students must be comfortable using the mouse and keyboard and are required to bring a USB flash drive to class. Enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland; by calling 352-493-9533; or online at <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a> (select Levy noncredit catalog).http://www.cf.edu/news/levyquickbooks061510.htm 6D00CB9E-6996-40D7-AB0E-02B51872FF8B Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:23:28 -0400 College of Central Florida will offer the Medical Administrative Assistant course beginning in July at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course will meet Mondays and Wednesdays, July 12 through Aug. 25, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 103. The course fee is $999 and includes textbooks. The 50-hour course will prepare students for administrative and clerical positions in the health care industry and covers anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, insurance billing and coding, medical ethics, customer service and legal issues. The program meets the requirements for students to take the National Healthcareer Association exam for national certification as a Certified Administrative Assistant. For information or to register call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusmedasst061510.htm 5B3C1A04-8368-4DC8-958E-AFC8F72B64AC Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:21:58 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvariety061510.htm 3799553D-9D23-411F-9BF7-781B3348617E Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:20:54 -0400 College of Central Florida will hold an information session on its newest Associate in Arts program, Pre-Architecture. The program will prepare students to transfer to a college or university baccalaureate degree program in architecture. The session will be held Thursday, June 17, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. For information, contact Kimberly Sieg at siegki@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/prearchitecture060710.htm 30282725-B973-43D6-B7BF-2E639F069F2D Mon, 7 Jun 2010 15:05:43 -0400 The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida will offer the course NAIC Ongoing LTC Training: Florida Long-Term Care Partnership Program on Friday, June 11, in partnership with the Ocala chapter of the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors. The session will be held 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. following the monthly breakfast meeting of NAIFA-Ocala at Ocala Elks Club & Lodge, 702 N.E. 25th Ave. This course meets the four-hour continuing education requirement for all agents selling long-term care insurance. The $69 fee includes breakfast and lunch. The breakfast meeting will begin 8 a.m. Michael Walters, store manager of Jos. A. Bank, will be the breakfast speaker and will discuss appropriate professional attire. Courses on insurance qualify for technical business continuing professional education credit for Florida Certified Public Accountants. Enrollments will be accepted through noon on Wednesday, May 12. Register online any time at CFItraining.cf.edu or contact the CF Institute at 352-873-5804 to register or for information on continuing education requirements. The state course number is 64312 and the state offering number is 888542. A discount is available for NAIFA-Ocala members.http://www.cf.edu/news/insurance060310.htm 398D3144-F33A-4860-9BCD-DDBB97B1193A Thu, 3 Jun 2010 17:23:25 -0400 College of Central Florida will offer a four-day, science camp to high school students through a grant from Progress Energy. The Energy Efficiency and Alternative Energy 2010 Summer Camp will be offered in two sessions at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. High school students are invited to apply for one of the sessions which will be held Monday through Thursday, June 21-24 and June 28-July 1. Camps will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center. There is no fee to attend. The camps will introduce students to the world of engineering alternative energy solutions. Students will learn how to develop energy efficiencies and alternatives to current technologies. They will learn about alternative fuel sources such as solar power and wind turbines and issues regarding sustainability. Students will also have the opportunity to examine careers in engineering technology. Successful participants may earn a college credit in Engineering Technology. The camps will be led by a Florida-certified science instructor whose expertise is in Biology and Ecology. Camps are limited to 25 students per session. For an application students should e-mail alvaradc@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/energycamp060210.htm BF327D18-5742-4A81-85E1-381A9E152248 Wed, 2 Jun 2010 09:14:49 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/nikkigiovanni060110.htm CAE991E0-151F-48E0-90DF-F7C01F07B0F6 Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:20:15 -0400 College of Central Florida is holding an information session for bachelorâ€™s degree holders who are interested in becoming teachers. CFâ€™s Educator Preparation Institute will provide information on the Alternative Certification Program for individuals with a bachelorâ€™s degree or higher in an area other than education. The meeting will be held Monday, June 14, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 209 of the University Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The Alternative Certification Program uses a state-approved model for competency-based teacher certification. It is a fast-paced, 21-credit, comprehensive program. Candidates must pass the Florida General Knowledge Test as an entrance requirement. In some cases a candidate may be required to pass a subject area exam. The program includes an internship. To learn more about the information session or the Alternative Certification Program at CF, call Cheryl Lonon at 352-854-2322, ext. 1597, or visit <a href="http://www.CF.edu" target="_blank" >www.CF.edu</a> and search for EPI.http://www.cf.edu/news/teachercertification060110.htm 6418A3F5-6B66-41C5-83C7-D6B7D215E51A Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:19:30 -0400 Pathways Life Services at the College of Central Florida is accepting enrollment for computer courses for seniors 50 and better. The courses will be held at CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Office Skills for the Workplace will meet 9 a.m. to noon Mondays and Wednesdays, June 14-28. The course fee is $140 and includes a handout. Course topics include Outlook and the Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Students must have basic computer knowledge before attending this class. Keyboarding and Basic Computer Operations will meet 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursdays, June 15-22. The course fee is $25 and includes a handout. This course is for adults who have little or no experience with a computer. Learn how to use basic tool bars for bolding, underlining, highlighting, changing font size and color, and more. For information or to enroll, call Bebe Rahaman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1675. These courses are offered as part of the Plus 50 Initiative of CF, the American Association of Community Colleges and The Atlantic Philanthropies.http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwayscomputers060110.htm CC46F8E5-A47B-4302-BE0D-BC48822B59E4 Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:18:53 -0400 College of Central Florida Citrus Campus is accepting registration for a Bob Ross Oil Painting workshop on Wednesday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Bob Ross painting technique, made popular on PBS stations, allows beginning and expert students to complete an entire painting during one session. The class will meet in Building C3, Room 105, at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course fee is $50 and includes all materials, such as canvas, brushes and paints. To register or for information call 352-249-1210 or visit <a href="http://CFItraining.cf.edu" target="_blank" >CFItraining.cf.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruspainting060110.htm C2B8C760-4B6D-407B-9018-D0AF265BBAC3 Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:17:54 -0400 The CF Institute at College of Central Florida offers basic motorcycle courses in cooperation with the Motorcycle Training Institute at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. This class is designed to teach beginning motorcyclists of all ages the physical and mental skills necessary to ride safely on the street. The three-day course is held most Fridays from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sundays 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The course fee of $225 includes the use of student workbooks, helmets and motorcycles. RiderCoaches for the program are all experienced motorcycle operators who are nationally certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. For more information, call Continuing Education at the Citrus Campus, 352-249-1210. For enrollment, call MTII at 877-308-7246. The schedule is also available online at <a href="http://www.mtii.com" target="_blank" >www.mtii.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusmotorcycle060110.htm BCBF7C3C-7879-40C7-BE79-1A583B73B02D Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:17:15 -0400 College of Central Florida opens the "Â¡Carnaval!" exhibit at the CF Webber Center Gallery with an opening reception on Thursday, June 17. The opening is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the gallery, 3001 S.W. College Road. There is no charge to attend the reception or the exhibit. The exhibition provides windows into eight communities in Europe and the Americas where carnival is the high point of the yearly cycle. "Â¡Carnaval!" features individuals who have dedicated much of their lives to planning, creating and carrying out the festivities. Images, video, costume pieces, and masks from performances relate the history and cultural traditions, while conveying the importance and function of community building through play. Complementing the exhibit is "Mardi Gras Masquerade," a family day activity, on Saturday, July 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families are invited to view the exhibition and create masks. While there is no fee, seating is limited. RSVP to 352-854-2322, ext. 1664. The exhibit will be open through Wednesday, Aug. 11. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The gallery is closed Sundays and Mondays. This exhibition has been made possible through NEH on the Road, a special initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities. It is brought to you by the Mid-America Arts Alliance. "Â¡Carnaval!" was organized by the Museum of International Folk Art. For information about the exhibit, call 352-873-5809.http://www.cf.edu/news/carnaval052510.htm 55DCC84F-CCBC-4B84-B546-EE7701402657 Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:15:58 -0400 Central Florida Community College is now College of Central Florida. "While our name has changed, our mission remains the same," said Dr. Charles Dassance, CF president. "We will continue to provide access to a reasonably priced, quality education and to promote the social, cultural and economic development of the Central Florida region." The college celebrated the new name today with unveiling ceremonies at the Citrus Campus, Hampton Center and Ocala Campus. The Levy Center will celebrate with unveiling of signage on Wednesday, May 26, at 9 a.m. at 114 Rodgers Blvd., Cheifland. A revised college Web site has also been launched at www.CF.edu. The name change follows a year-long process that included a survey of the community, approval by the CF District Board of Trustees and the State Board of Education. During the five-week survey, 580 distinct names were sorted from 1,480 submissions. http://www.cf.edu/news/nameannouncement052510.htm 2EEB1F60-D0EE-458E-85E5-FBBDBF88DBC7 Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:13:50 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/computers052410.htm 2C800C73-472D-4E2F-820E-EEF48C8A8F7C Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:12:46 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/driving052410.htm 7366F3AB-AF03-4478-9270-5C9459D88664 Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:11:29 -0400 During the summer months, children and youths can enjoy a Summer Art Camp, a monthly "First Saturday" program and Scavenger Hunts for everyone at the Appleton Museum of Art of Central Florida Community College. All activities include admission to the Appleton Museumâ€™s permanent art collection galleries and temporary exhibitions featuring the "Appleton Biennial 2010: Florida Installation Art" and "American Masters from the Permanent Collection of John and Jean Wilkinson." Regular daily admission is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CFCC students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. The Appletonâ€™s Summer Art Camp will be offered in two one-week sessions, July 19-23 and Aug. 2-6, with a series of interactive art projects and activities for children and youths ages 7-14. The sessions will run from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. Per student fees are $80 for members and $90 for nonmembers. For more information and registration, contact Appleton Educator Korene Wilbanks at 352-291-4455, ext. 1613, or wilbankk@cf.edu. The "First Saturday" program will be offered in June, July and August with special art projects and educational activities for children and youths ages 4-17. Scheduled on June 5, 1-3 p.m., will be Chalk The Walk, a juried sidewalk competition around the Appletonâ€™s fountain with prizes for best artwork in three age categories. On July 3, 1-3 p.m., will be Symbol of Freedom, an educational program on the history of the American flag and a hands-on project with each student making their own flag. On Aug. 7, 1-3 p.m., will be The Big Dig; students will learn the techniques that archaeologists use to uncover ancient art, participate in a mini archaeological dig and research the artifacts discovered. Throughout the summer, the Appleton is also providing free Scavenger Hunt booklets to all guests to lead them through the galleries in search of answers relating to the museumâ€™s art collections that include European, American and Contemporary art, plus Asian, African and pre-Columbian artifacts and antiquities. The Appleton Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. A 12-month membership is available for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by Central Florida Community College, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonsummer051910.htm 761C6AD5-0BF0-46E3-A481-9F9D6B0FB2A7 Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:09:48 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonbiennial051910.htm 494E15B3-FA56-49AB-A416-123092E0DAFC Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:06:55 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/plus50expansion051810.htm 27D0DAFC-7E3D-43C0-9F11-4517DD056DF1 Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:05:37 -0400 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is accepting enrollment for the Real Estate Principles and Practices course which begins Monday, May 24, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. This state-approved course meets the 63-hour prelicensing education requirement to become a licensed real estate sales associate. Classes will meet 5:30 to 10 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays through June 16. The class will not meet Monday, May 31, Memorial Day. The fee is $305. This course covers the minimum essentials for the new real estate professional. Students must pass the final exam and have a high school diploma or GED to sit for the state licensing exam. The required textbook is available at the CFCC Bookstore. Registration will be accepted through Wednesday, May 19. To register, visit <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/realestate051810.htm CA0276AC-6A70-42A7-A982-E3C3E5413D20 Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:04:54 -0400 The Central Florida Community College Levy Center will offer a four-week Intermediate Digital Photography and Editing class on Tuesdays from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. beginning June 1. The class builds on the Basic Digital Photography and Editing course and is also open to students who have a working knowledge of their digital camera and basic photo editing software. The class will explore more advanced camera settings and delves into Photoshop Elements as a digital editing tool. Students will learn retouching techniques and how to improve pictures by using levels and layers. Students will need to bring their camera, camera manual and cables as well as a USB flash drive to class. The course fee is $79. Seating is limited and the registration deadline is May 25. Enroll at the Levy Center, by calling 352-493-9533 or online at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a> (select Levy noncredit catalog).http://www.cf.edu/news/Levyphoto051810.htm D15F1EC9-34F0-448A-8AB8-DBF258AB9785 Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:04:10 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/Citrusvariety051010.htm 9EEE8095-87E4-4C44-9DA5-FA8FC7394E87 Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:03:10 -0400 Pathways Life Services at Central Florida Community College invites seniors to a free Recareering Seminar and Job Club on Thursday, May 20, at the CFCC Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd. The Recareering Seminar is 9 a.m. to noon and will help seniors starting, changing or improving a career. Instructor Jennifer Zamecki will focus on interviewing skills and guide attendees through role play. She will also discuss different formats for resumes. The Job Club will meet from noon to 1 p.m. and is an open forum for seniors to discuss job search experiences with peers. Senior-friendly employers will discuss job opportunities. One Stop Workforce Connection, Comfort Keepers and Kelly Services will also have representatives at the meeting. Attendees can participate in the Recareering Seminar, Job Club or both. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Pathways at 352-854-2322, ext 1675. This program is offered as part of the Plus 50 Initiative of CFCC, the American Association of Community Colleges and The Atlantic Philanthropies and is open to area residents 50 and better.http://www.cf.edu/news/Pathwaysrecareer051010.htm 01CAC0A7-8E14-4F1A-B864-1D4155274B73 Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:00:53 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/archive/appletonapril040110.html 046954FC-9E9F-4D5F-B845-34C65059DF98 Thu, 1 Apr 2010 13:42:27 -0400 Students from Central Florida Community College will present the classic comedy "Tartuffe" at the Citrus Campus on Thursday and Friday, April 22 and 23. The performances are free and begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. This is the first theatrical performance to be held in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, which opened its doors to expanded opportunities in fall 2009. The performers are students in the Play Production class of instructor Byron Nichols. "It is an honor to be the first to present a play in the new Citrus Learning and Conference Center," said Nichols. "It is not often that a director has the opportunity to open a new house." The five-act play by Jean Baptiste MoliÃ¨re features Orgon, who has decided to give all his worldly possessions to a pious holy man, Tartuffe. However, this holy man is not all that he seems to be, and Orgonâ€™s frantic family and friends are not fooled by Tartuffeâ€™s behavior. They try to convince Orgon to abandon his folly. For information, call 352-746-6721. To learn more about CFCC, visit <a href="http://www.CF.edu" target="_blank" >www.CF.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrustartuffe040110.html 3016F4DB-D238-4FD3-BD56-CF704201E317 Thu, 1 Apr 2010 13:19:00 -0400 Variations Show Choir at Central Florida Community College will feature selections from a range of Broadway musicals in its spring production "Tony! Tony! Tony!" "This talented group of vocalists will sing songs from Tony Award-winning musicals from 1951 to 2009, including â€˜Next to Normal,â€™ â€˜Sweet Charity,â€™ â€˜Spring Awakening,â€™ â€˜Cats,â€™ and more," said Gregory Ruffer, assistant professor at CFCC and music director of the show. "Youâ€™ll sing along from your seat!" The performances will take place in the Fine Arts Auditorium at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Matinee performances begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, April 17 and 18. Evening performances begin at 7:30 Friday and Saturday, April 16 and 17. The production contains mature content and may not be suitable for children. Parental discretion is advised. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved by calling the CFCC Box Office, 352-873-5810, or online at <a href="http://cfcc.universitytickets.com" target="_blank" >http://cfcc.universitytickets.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/variationstony040110html.html 2CEF2E2A-4C4D-4673-902E-1A8B4DDAD436 Thu, 1 Apr 2010 13:17:22 -0400 There will be free admission, live entertainment and exhibition tours at the African-American Festival Family Day at the Appleton Museum of Art of Central Florida Community College on Saturday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will include stage performances by a traditional and folk storyteller, tours of the "Southern Journeys: African-American Artists of the South" exhibition, hands-on art projects, craft displays, scavenger hunts and games. Sponsored by Honda of Ocala and presented in part by WMFQ-FM/92.9, the African-American Festival will feature award-winning folk artist Jâ€™miah Nabawi who will captivate audiences with stories about Bruh Rabbit, River Rocks and Old Raggedy Blankets. Presented at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m., Nabawiâ€™s family-oriented performances include musical instruments, props and audience participation. Other scheduled activities include hands-on African-American art projects, games and a display of traditional cloth and contemporary folk art dolls by Linda Williams. Visitors will also enjoy docent-stationed tours of the recently opened "Southern Journeys: African-American Artists of the South." This exhibition showcases 55 paintings, sculptures and works on paper by African-American artists from the 1940s to today who have chronicled the history of southern culture in their art. Among the featured artists are Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett and Jacob Lawrence. "Southern Journeys" is a program of Exhibits USA, a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliance and the National Endowment for the Arts. Guests are also invited to visit the Appleton Museumâ€™s art galleries and view the extensive collections of world-class European, American and Contemporary art, plus African, Asian and pre-Columbian artifacts and antiquities. Regular admission to the Appleton Museum is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CFCC students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays and closed on Mondays. A 12-month membership is also available for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by Central Florida Community College, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, just east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonfamilyday033010.html EABAA3AC-00E4-4329-831B-A4F9D2755C70 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:40:00 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/mathmonth033010.html 1445AB21-0D90-4A92-9BE9-C6066A855119 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:37:52 -0400 Central Florida Community College will become College of Central Florida and will move to the next stage of approval for offering baccalaureate degrees, following todayâ€™s State Board of Education meeting in Tampa. The name change will become effective May 25 and followed a year-long process that included a survey of the community and approval by the CFCC District Board of Trustees. During the five-week survey, 580 distinct names were sorted from 1,480 submissions. With State Board of Education approval for baccalaureate programs, the college will now request a change of status from its accrediting agency -- the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The baccalaureate programs approved by the state include a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Management with Specializations in Agribusiness Management, Health Care Management, Management Information Systems and Public Safety Administration; and Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education with Prekindergarten/Primary Education Certification. Pending SACS approval, the four-year degrees will be offered beginning in January 2011. "These decisions are significant for our college and the community," said Dr. Charles Dassance, CFCC president. â€œWhile our name will change and we are working to expand educational opportunities, our commitment to the community is paramount. "We will stay true to our mission of providing postsecondary and career degree education, maintain access through our open-door admission policy, provide outreach to underserved populations, and more." The college will unveil a new logo and branding to the community on May 25.http://www.cf.edu/news/stateapproval032610.html 66A934F6-59E0-4A8E-A50C-A9DCA7A61C79 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:11:53 -0400 Central Florida Community College has announced the appointment of Teri Little-Berry as director of Admissions and Records. She is responsible for admissions (recruiting and customer service) and records (processing and maintenance). She will also supervise advising and international student services. Little-Berry has 10 years administrative experience in a college setting and most recently was director of Credentials for Leadership in Management and Business, an accelerated degree completion program for adults at Edward Waters College in Jacksonville. She holds an MBA in Business Administration from University of Phoenix. "I enjoy working with students and helping them to achieve their educational goals," said Little-Berry. "My goal is to continue to improve upon the quality of services offered by the Enrollment Services Center." The director position was created this spring with reorganization of Enrollment Services at the college. "The reorganization was implemented to better coordinate our interactions with students, especially new students," said Dr. Charles Dassance, CFCC president. "We are pleased to have Ms. Little-Berry join the college in this role. Her knowledge of admissions and records and her experience make her an excellent choice."http://www.cf.edu/news/littleberry032410.html A184C221-9B43-44AE-BFDC-232E0E97C532 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:45:22 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusbodyart032410.html 3881788C-603A-4908-86FC-9F4484382506 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:43:40 -0400 Central Florida Community College ballet and modern dance students will showcase their talents in a program on Wednesday, April 7, at the Ocala Campus. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium, 3001 S.W. College Road. Dance instructor Rebecca Lott will direct the performances which include the premiere of her newly choreographed "Behind Closed Doors." The contemporary piece features 10 highly skilled performers. "These dancers have really benefited from experiencing the process of creating a highly technical work that requires unusual strength and endurance as the seven-minute work unfolds," Lott said. CFCC dance students choreographed several pieces including a collaborative work by Morgan Park and Leslie Park featuring live vocal music and interaction with visual art pieces; a work by Holly Brazitis titled "The Beginning is the End of the Beginning"; a clogging piece choreographed by Britany Bell and Candice Brown; and a hip hop piece by Farlande Florvilus. Performances also include an ensemble jazz work commissioned for the Patriot Dance Ensemble and choreographed by Cate Martin, dance faculty at Belleview High School; a solo created by Martin and performed by Lott; and beginning modern dance and ballet students in a piece with music by U2. Admission is free and no tickets are required. More information is available by calling the CFCC Box Office, 352-873-5810.http://www.cf.edu/news/danceshowcase032410.html 719E4F26-0D29-463F-A9D5-CE3920621257 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:42:37 -0400 Central Florida Community College will hold its spring "Faith-a-Palooza" interfaith discussion on Wednesday, March 31. Community members are invited to share their thoughts and engage in discussion and light refreshments with representatives from a variety of local faith communities, CFCC students, faculty and staff from noon to 1 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center, Room 108, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The event is sponsored by the CFCC student club PANTS, Pantheist, Agnostic, Non-Theist Society. There will be no admission fee for this event, but canned food donations to support Operation Backpack are encouraged. "One of the primary missions of the club is to reinforce the important values of tolerance and understanding through open dialogue with members of CFCCâ€™s diverse faith communities," said Dr. Peter D. Smith, associate professor of Humanities. "Our intent is to encourage co-existence among neighbors of different faiths. This will provide the overarching topic for discussion, but we also hope that dialogue will be free-flowing." For information about the event or the club, contact Smith at 352-854-2322, ext. 1293, or e-mail PANTScfcc@gmail.com.http://www.cf.edu/news/faithapalooza032210.html FECD6022-2095-4EB4-8AED-BF3CE6D03079 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:16:56 -0400 The Central Florida Community College Levy Center will offer a class for aspiring authors in April. Memoir Writing: Developing and Refining Your Story is for anyone who has begun writing a memoir and is looking for help in developing and organizing their story. Participants will learn to narrow their subject and how to insert information that will create more relevant and interesting characters. The class will meet on Mondays, April 5-26, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The course fee is $65. Enrollment deadline is Thursday, April 1. Enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland, by telephone at 352-493-9533, or online at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a> (select Levy noncredit classes).http://www.cf.edu/news/levymemoir032210.html 1F29BE0F-9BAE-4976-9C6C-48D1D923060E Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:16:12 -0400 Opening at the Appleton Museum of Art of Central Florida Community College on April 3, "Southern Journeys: African-American Artists of the South" is a collection of 55 paintings, sculptures and works on paper by some of the countryâ€™s finest African-American artists who have chronicled the history of southern culture from the 1940s to today. The exhibition will run through May 23. Admission to the Appleton is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CFCC students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays and closed on Mondays. The art presented in "Southern Journeys" reflects a broad range of subject matter pulled from personal experience, music, folklore and religion. The exhibition includes the works of both academically trained and self-taught artists spanning three generations: those whose careers developed and matured between the 1930s and 1950s; those who came of age during the Civil Rights and Black Power era of the 1960s and 1970s; and those who have emerged in the postmodernist period of culture and society. Showcased is artwork by Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett and Hughie Lee-Smith, to name a few. In addition to "Southern Journeys," guests can view the works of "Morgan Samuel Price: Floridaâ€™s Plein Air Artist" in the Balcony Gallery through April 11 and the museumâ€™s permanent collections of European, American and Contemporary art as well as Asian, African and pre-Columbian artifacts. Upcoming events include an African-American Festival Family Day on April 17 with free admission, folk storyteller Jâ€™miah Nabawi and hands-on art projects, and on April 25 Tallahasseeâ€™s award-winning classical quartet Enhake will perform in concert. The Appleton Museum offers a 12-month membership for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by Central Florida Community College, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, just east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonsouthernjourneys032210.html EFB07E54-C79D-4BA8-BA26-147FE6A28AFB Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:04:16 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/driving031810.html 637808DC-3A7B-42BF-8F5A-EB2CEF8CAE6A Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:59:43 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusfun031810.html 459586ED-F9CE-4C07-A2D6-435D553132C3 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:58:53 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citruscomputers031810.html 5E5B2646-BF6C-4CFF-8588-A7F13D808F9A Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:58:00 -0400 Central Florida Community College will host U.S. Ambassador Miriam K. Hughes as part of the U.S. Department of State Diplomats in Residence program on Tuesday, March 23. Hughes will discuss U.S. global relations as well as career paths and opportunities for students in international relations during her visit to the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The presentation will be from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m. in the Ewers Century Center. The event is open to the public. Hughes was sworn in as the seventh U.S. ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia in August 2007. She holds the rank of minister-counselor and has built a diplomatic career spanning more than 30 years in a variety of consular, policy and management positions. She most recently served as Deputy U.S. representative to the Economic and Social Council of the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. While in Ocala, Hughes will also visit with members of the Ocala/Marion Chamber of Commerce, CFCC faculty and staff, as well as student groups. The Diplomats in Residence Program is central to the effort to recruit the best and brightest to represent America's rich diversity to the world, according to the agency Web site. For more information call Dr. John Anene at 325-746-6721, ext. 6126.http://www.cf.edu/news/Ambassador031810.html 2C18D002-AD3C-4BE3-8674-CB18E6932EDC Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:57:22 -0400 Central Florida Community College Citrus Campus will offer a 50-hour Ophthalmic Assistant Program to prepare students for entry level positions in ophthalmology. Through classroom lecture and labs, students will learn anatomy and physiology of the eye, general principals of pharmacology, ocular dressing procedures, maintenance of equipment and instruments, and more. Although the program does not include a clinical rotation or national or state certification as part of its overall objectives, the program meets the requirements of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the AAOâ€™s Ophthalmic Medical Assisting Exam, which students may take after meeting work experience requirements. The course will meet from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays, April 5 through May 24, in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 104, at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course fee is $999. For information or to register, call 352-249-1210. Online registration can be completed any time at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusophthalmic031810.html 0F0202AC-8BFE-4E9F-8671-965692C910B8 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:56:15 -0400 The Central Florida Community College Levy Center will hold its next Parent Education and Family Stabilization Class on Monday, April 5, from 6 to 10 p.m. The course fee is $50. This four-hour class is for court-referred, divorcing parents with minor children and for persons involved in paternity litigation. The course focuses on the impact of divorce on the children and presents parenting techniques to assist children in coping with the divorce process. It also provides parents with information to help them make responsible decisions regarding parenting and co-parenting. The registration deadline is noon on Thursday, April 1, and participants must provide the case number and the judgeâ€™s name. Register at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland. For information, call 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyparented031810.html 9AB40A97-4A1C-4BA1-8C8D-4056AB3A844C Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:22:01 -0400 The Central Florida Community College Levy Center is adding a section of Fundamentals of MS Office 2007. This five-week course will be taught on Wednesdays, April 7 to May 5, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This course is designed for those who want to gain new computer skills for the workplace. Students will learn the basic skills of the MS Office suite of programs -- Word, Excel, Power Point and Access -- using project-based lessons. Students must have basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills in order to enroll. This course qualifies for Technical Business Continuing Professional Education credit for Florida Certified Public Accountants. Written proof of attendance will be supplied. The course fee of $109 includes the textbook. Students should bring a USB/Flash drive to class. Enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland, by telephone at 352-493-9533, or online at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a> (select Levy noncredit classes). Enrollment deadline is Wednesday, March 31.http://www.cf.edu/news/levymsoffice031810.html 9ECE4767-B753-4ADF-B010-9CCE68530C92 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:21:11 -0400 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is offering the required Suitability of Annuity and Life Insurance Transactions for Seniors course for life insurance agents on Wednesday, March 24, at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course will focus on standards and procedures developed to educate seniors about annuities and life insurance products, their needs, financial goals and objectives. It will meet 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 102. The fee is $45. This course satisfies the CE 9911 Senior Suitability requirement for any person who holds a license to solicit or sell life insurance in Florida. The course provides three hours of intermediate continuing education credit and may be used to satisfy the ethics requirement for life insurance agents. Certified public accountants may also enroll. Courses on insurance qualify for technical business continuing professional education credit for Florida CPAs. Written proof of attendance will be supplied. The registration deadline is Monday, March 22. Register online any time at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a> or contact the CF Institute at 352-873-5804 to register or for information on continuing education requirements.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusinsurance031810.html 4E5AE66F-D32F-4AE6-986F-A5C290DBB648 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:20:22 -0400 Central Florida Community College Theatre will present "Brighton Beach Memoirs," Neil Simonâ€™s accounting of his coming of age and Jewish family experiences during the Depression in Brighton Beach, N.Y. Between 1961 and 1984, no fewer than 18 Neil Simon plays became smash hits on Broadway, and most of these successfully made their way to film. When Simonâ€™s "Brighton Beach Memoirs" starring Matthew Broderick landed on Broadway in 1984, Simon was considered the premier comic playwright of his generation. After its production the author was lauded as one of the most significant American playwrights of the 20th century. "A lovely mixture of hilarity and pathos, the play is perhaps Simonsâ€™ best and most popular achievement," said Dr. Alex Pinkston, director of the play and adjunct instructor at CFCC. The performances will take place in CFCCâ€™s Fine Arts Auditorium, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala. Matinee performances will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, March 27-28. Evening performances will be held at 7:30 Wednesday through Saturday, March 24-27. The play contains mature content and may not be suitable for children. Parental discretion is advised. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved by calling the CFCC Box Office, 352-873-5810, or online at <a href="http://cfcc.universitytickets.com" target="_blank" >http://cfcc.universitytickets.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/BrightonBeach031810.html 2DFEE397-743E-478F-BF53-091F37F03815 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:11:48 -0400 Central Florida Community College Citrus Campus invites students, parents and community members to Preview Night on Tuesday, March 23. The Hollywood-themed event begins at 6 p.m. at the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. "Preview Night is a chance for area students to explore the opportunities available to them locally at CFCC," said Dr. Vernon Lawter, Citrus Campus provost/vice president. "The Citrus Campus has grown dramatically in the past few years, and area high school students will find that there are more educational opportunities available than ever before." The college will showcase the many career and educational opportunities available at CFCC with workshops on admissions, financial aid, dual enrollment, and College 101 for Parents. Campus tours and refreshments will be available. "Itâ€™s encouraging to know that CFCC provides options even in the state of our economy, and we want to help as many people as we can discover the education and training that will prepare them for a promising future," said School Relations Coordinator Jane Pope. For information about the free event, call Pope at 352-746-6721, ext. 1706.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruspreview031610.html 92D7F185-65C7-46E5-96D3-CD834846BAD3 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:12:45 -0400 The Central Florida Community College Foundation has announced Sunday, Oct. 24, as the date for the 21st Annual Taste of Citrus. The scholarship fundraiser, "An Evening for Scholars," will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the evening of the event. To date, Taste of Citrus has raised more than $430,000 for scholarships for local students to attend CFCC. For information about participating in Taste of Citrus as a sponsor or restaurant, contact Jodi Greene at 352-746-6721, ext. 6141, or greenej@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/tasteofcitrus031610.html B50F9DCC-2B28-44C9-B86A-5CF0079C8023 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:11:54 -0400 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is accepting registration for a grant writing course on Thursday, April 8, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Administering Government Grants will meet from noon to 4 p.m. The fee is $109. This class reviews the basic requirements to manage a grant within the rules. Instructor Bob Hawkins covers expenditures, record keeping, financial reporting, consequences of poor grant management and much more. Class will be held in the Ewers Century Center. The registration deadline is Tuesday, April 6. To register, visit <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a> or call 352-873-5804.http://www.cf.edu/news/grantwriting031610.htm 1C360B39-96F3-4931-B199-EEE9E6F40571 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:11:01 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletondelforno031510.htm F8473B82-A21B-40B0-AC52-68037D96E37F Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:09:26 -0400 Central Florida Community College will host Hospice Foundation of Americaâ€™s 17th Annual "Living with Grief" teleconference on Wednesday, March 24. The event will be held from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Citrus Conference and Learning Center at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Each year the Hospice Foundation of America presents a national distance learning program live via satellite and Web cast to more than 125,000 people in more than 2,000 communities. For more than a decade, the annual educational program has been instrumental in educating health psychologists, educators, social workers and bereavement counselors to share and exchange ideas and obtain continuing education credits. This year the HFA teleconference focuses on Cancer and End-of-Life Care. The teleconference will address care options related to cancer diagnoses as well as grief reactions for patients, families and professional care-givers. The teleconference will also examine psychosocial aspects of cancer, pain management and ethical issues related to the disease. The program will be moderated by Frank Sesno, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University. There is no charge to attend the event. However, individuals who would like to earn Continuing Education Credit must pay $25 in advance or $35 at the event. For additional information or to register, call 352-249-1210 or Hospice Foundation of America at 1-800-854-3402. Information is also available at <a href="http://www.HospiceFoundation.org" target="_blank" >www.HospiceFoundation.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrushospice031510.htm C5AFABC9-DB30-4265-A600-BC1CC5D80228 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:08:23 -0400 Central Florida Community College will be closed for spring break, Monday through Friday, March 8-12. The college will reopen for business and classes on Monday, March 15. Ocala Campus, Citrus Campus, Levy Center and Hampton Center are affected. The Appleton Museum of Art of Central Florida Community College will maintain its regular schedule: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays and closed on Mondays. To learn more about CFCC visit <a href="http://www.CF.edu" target="_blank" >www.CF.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/springbreak030410.htm C83FB3D6-83CB-4CD3-83FB-E1930762D6A8 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 16:37:04 -0500 Central Florida Community College opens its 2010 Student Art Showcase on Wednesday, April 7, at the Webber Center Gallery, Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. This annual judged exhibit is a favorite with students, faculty and staff. The public is invited to the opening reception and awards presentation from noon to 1 p.m. The exhibit and reception are free. The exhibit includes artworks created by students from the Ocala and Citrus campuses during the fall 2009 and spring 2010 semesters, taught by Visual Arts Instructors Tyrus Clutter, Michele Faulconer, Jan Hitchcock, Dana Vacca and Michele Wirt. Some students are beginning their studies in the visual arts while others are quite advanced. "This exhibit is a great way for CFCC students to gain professional experience by showing their work in an art gallery and becoming familiar with the business aspects of loaning, promoting and selling their artwork," says Molly Moody, exhibits coordinator at the Webber Center Gallery. â€œStudents also have the opportunity to receive awards and become part of CFCCâ€™s permanent art collection." There will be a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works on display, including paintings, drawings, sculptures and ceramics. Many of the works are for sale. The exhibit will continue through Wednesday, May 5. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The gallery is closed Sundays, Mondays and college-observed holidays. For additional information, call 352-873-5809.http://www.cf.edu/news/studentart030410.htm 41E599BA-4E9D-4B31-A433-6BDA00A38E94 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 15:02:58 -0500 Central Florida Community College recognized 14 students who completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program at the CFCC Levy Center on Tuesday, March 2. Receiving Certificates of Completion were Joshua Barnes, Ashleigh Beville, Sandra Cohoon, Sarah Cumbo, Ashley Denney, Brittney Fussell, Lindsey Hall, Christina Holmes, Faith King, Codey Lee, Christina Melendez, Jenna Ray, Felicia Schenker and Eureka Walker. The CNA program prepares students to work in the health care field as nursing assistants and to take and pass the Florida Certified Nursing Assistant exam. The program consists of 80 hours of classroom and lab training as well as 40 hours of clinical experience in a local health care facility. The students attended Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Trenton for their clinical experience. All classes, except clinical training, are held in Chiefland at the CFCC Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. A high school diploma or GED is not required. In addition to the CNA course, the Levy Center offers a variety of other courses including college credit, adult education, noncredit continuing education, and adult high school. For additional information, visit the Levy Center o call 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levycna030410.htm 26A6B35C-D0E5-4770-AEC7-CBED2DEE8A2D Thu, 4 Mar 2010 15:02:17 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalacomputers030410.htm 2C7D0230-DD1F-4F3A-BE4E-B135643DB430 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 15:01:00 -0500 The Studioâ€™s "Museum â€™til Midnight" event at the Appleton Museum of Art of Central Florida Community College begins at 9 p.m. on Friday, March 19, with live music, docent-led tours of "The New Reality: The Frontier of Realism in the 21st Century" exhibition, social networking activities, hors dâ€™oeuvres and drinks. Local artist Lisa Russo will produce an original work of art to be auctioned at the end of the evening. Admission is free; however, guests are requested to RSVP by March 12 at 352-291-4455, ext. 1836. The Studio is a program for young professionals who are interested in cutting-edge social, educational and informative events. Among The Studioâ€™s membership benefits are opportunities to meet new people, network with friends and colleagues, and expand appreciation and knowledge of art at the museum, the local community and the world. The Appleton Museumâ€™s regular daily admission is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CFCC students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. Upcoming exhibitions and events at the museum include classical guitarist Anton Del Forno in concert on March 21, After Hours with The Old Skool Band on April 1, the opening of "Southern Journeys: African-American Artists of the South" on April 3 and an African-American Festival Family Day with free admission on April 17. Also, the Sixth District Congressional Art Competition will open in the Balcony Gallery on April 24, the classical chamber quartet Enhake will perform on April 25 and the museumâ€™s Trips â€™Nâ€™ Tours program will conduct chartered bus trips to view the artwork of Henri Matisse at the new Tampa Museum of Art on April 14 and the paintings of Dean Mitchell at the Leepa-Rattner Museum in Tarpon Springs on April 27. In addition to these special programs, the Appletonâ€™s guests enjoy viewing the museumâ€™s permanent collections of European, American and Contemporary art, plus Asian, African and pre-Columbian artifacts and antiquities. The Appleton Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays and closed on Mondays. A 12-month membership is available for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by Central Florida Community College, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit www.AppletonMuseum.org.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonstudio030410.htm 4BA429C6-8BEA-4E82-AE29-16736BFC25C0 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 08:07:32 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvariety030410.htm 88CEBCEE-C2D8-4B57-9FFA-9DA6906CFE7B Thu, 4 Mar 2010 08:06:21 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/citruscareer030410.htm 1F681F0F-B0AF-44B1-995F-3B888F05D1C4 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 08:04:37 -0500 Central Florida Community College will present "From Ocala to Oceania, A Sustainability Journal" with Garrett Stringer on Tuesday, March 16. The program will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Webber Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Stringer, who graduated from West Port High School in 2004, works as a sustainability consultant most recently coordinating a project for Bupa Care Services Australia in Sydney. He earned his bachelorâ€™s degree in marketing and international business from New York University and his masterâ€™s in environmental management at the Institute of Environmental Studies at University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. The lecture and slide show will focus on his consulting experience in Australia and travels in Borneo. "Essentially it is my journey from West Port High School to where I am now: the lessons learned, the opportunities had, the doubt, the epiphanies, the evolution of my social and environmental consciousness," Stringer said. "I will highlight several of my travels that I attribute to the evolution of my world view, and use them as a catalyst for delving into some crucial sustainability issues." Stringerâ€™s presentation is supported by the Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Robinson Endowed Chair, currently held by Professor Steve MacKenzie. It is a presentation of CFCCâ€™s Global Conversations series sponsored by the Council of Diversity and Global Understanding. For more information contact Jillian Ramsammy at ramsammj@cf.edu or 352-854-2322, ext.1665.http://www.cf.edu/news/sustainabilityjournal030110.htm FDBE9030-FCD7-44F3-ADF0-1764F03D7996 Mon, 1 Mar 2010 16:20:16 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwayscomputers030110.htm 6358CFF8-2430-4CB9-A6EA-73A75380444E Mon, 1 Mar 2010 16:19:12 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/insurance022510.htm C3F8DC5B-796F-40D3-90E6-11A13ECAD510 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:17:32 -0500 Central Florida Community College will host a forum on Oncofertility: Reproductive Options for Cancer Patients - Expanding the Choices. The forum is a project of the CFCC Foundation, Ocala Royal Dames for Cancer Research Inc. and the University of Florida Shands Cancer Center. The forum will be held Wednesday, March 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Fine Arts Auditorium of the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. There is no charge to attend. Dr. Caprice A. Knapp and Dr. Alice Rhoton-Vlasak from the University of Florida are the presenters. Knapp is an assistant research professor in the Departments of Epidemiology and Health Policy Research. Her primary research interests are systems of care for patients with life-limiting illnesses at the end of life and fertility preservation for cancer patients. Rhoton-Vlasak is a clinical associate professor and has a clinical practice in infertility and reproductive medicine. In the past two years she has been building an awareness campaign on fertility preservation options for cancer patients. An open question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. For information, contact Chris Hildner at 352-694-2349.http://www.cf.edu/news/cancerforum022510.htm EC543344-D860-4307-94B4-F08AED9105C3 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:21:34 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonapril022410.htm 10372EB6-CF11-4A40-B83B-5C0C19298C18 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:28:48 -0500 The Central Florida Community College Levy Center is accepting enrollment for the Refresher Course for Certified Nursing Assistants which begins on Monday, March 22. This 16-hour course is intended for CNAs who have allowed their license to lapse and need to retake the state licensure exam or for those who have not worked in the field in a number of years and need to refresh their skills. The course is 16 hours: eight in pre-assessment testing and review of theory and eight in the skills lab refreshing core skills. This course cannot be taken as a substitute for a regular CNA course and it is not an exam preparation course. The class will meet Monday through Thursday, March 22-25, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland. The course fee is $139. Enroll at the Levy Center, by telephone at 352-493-9533, or online at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a> (select Levy noncredit catalog). The enrollment deadline is Monday, March 15.http://www.cf.edu/news/levycnarefresher022410.htm 29A41BC5-4FCA-457E-90D1-31B85F3C76F6 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:28:02 -0500 Central Florida Community College invites the community to a presentation on South Africa: A Society in Transition at the Citrus Campus on Wednesday, Feb. 24. The presentation will be held from 1 to 2:15 p.m. in Room 101A at the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Dr. Ken Capps, CFCC associate professor of Physical Sciences, will share his experiences as a Fulbright Scholar in Durban, South Africa, in 2008. Capps lectured in general chemistry courses and assisted with curriculum development at the University of Kwa-Zulu and was involved in a program to promote access of black students to degree programs. South Africa, which will be hosting the 2010 World Cup Soccer, is transitioning into a regional, economic and cultural powerhouse. The program will offer insight into that transition. For information about the program, contact Dr. John Anene at 352-746-6721, ext. 6126.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusafrica021910.htm E29A4D4D-C8F0-4479-B958-EC7D3B94E542 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:42:32 -0500 Central Florida Community College offers basic motorcycle courses in cooperation with the Motorcycle Training Institute. The Motorcycle Basic Rider Course is a research-based and action-oriented curriculum designed to teach beginning motorcyclists of all ages the physical and mental skills necessary to ride safely on the street. It includes basic motorcycle operation, maximum effective braking techniques, turning skills, obstacle avoidance maneuvers, classroom instruction and 10 hours of on-cycle training. The three-day course is held most Fridays from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sundays 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The course fee of $225 includes the use of student workbooks, helmets and motorcycles. RiderCoaches for the program are all experienced motorcycle operators who are nationally certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. For more information, call Continuing Education at the Citrus Campus, 352-249-1210. For enrollment, call MTII at 877-308-7246. The schedule is also available online at <a href="http://www.mtii.com" target="_blank" >www.mtii.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusmotorcycle021910.htm 474AA2F4-A41B-43BC-A547-CD8ED13DFF7F Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:41:29 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvariety021910.htm F013D1B4-BB19-4B65-82AF-BE42984C903C Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:39:59 -0500 Central Florida Community College Citrus Campus will offer two kayak courses in March. Introduction to Kayaking will meet Tuesday, March 2, from 9 a.m. to noon, and will focus on the basic skills of kayaking. The course will meet at Riversport Kayaks at the Riverside Resort, 5297 S. Cherokee Way, Homosassa. The course fee of $35 includes all equipment. Kayak Fishing Tour will meet on two Fridays, March 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. and March 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., also at Riversport Kayaks. The first session will provide instruction and the second session is a four-hour fishing trip. The $50 fee includes kayak equipment. Students will need to provide their own fishing gear. For information or to register, call 352-249-1210. Online registration can be completed any time at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruskayak021910.htm 83EF00A7-9F43-450C-873D-8FA6E7449B77 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:37:42 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/ppireport021610.htm 6128CD64-2C87-4E61-8343-5DCAD0B54E6A Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:37:44 -0500 Central Florida Community College has been awarded a $100,000 grant for adult education at the CFCC Levy Center and is one of only four state colleges to receive an award in the Transition Program for Adult Learners into Postsecondary Education. "CFCC is committed to increasing opportunities for adult learners and this grant will allow the college to provide the resources for individuals to become successful postsecondary students," said Dr. Charles Dassance, CFCC president. The grant will be used to develop a program for assisting adult education students in making successful transitions from adult education to postsecondary education, according to Joan Luebbe, Adult Education coordinator at the Levy Center. Planning and curriculum development are under way and the program will begin with the fall semester. "The CFCC program will include support services specific to adult learners with the goal of pursuing postsecondary education, curriculum development targeting adult learners, professional development for staff, faculty and administrators, collaborations between agencies and departments of the college, as well as program evaluation to measure effectiveness," Luebbe said. The grant is funded by the U.S. Department of Education through the Florida Department of Education in response to what has become known as the "2020 Challenge." In February 2009, President Barack Obama set a goal for America to once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020. The CFCC Levy Center is located at 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. For more information, call Luebbe at 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyadulted021610.htm A45D5FFD-0F48-497C-A9C7-52111058608A Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:36:31 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/tastetickets021510.htm 9A6815CD-2038-4F24-8152-CC2D85D5204B Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:26:03 -0500 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is offering a Florida Long-Term Care Partnership Program continuing education course on Thursday, Feb. 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. This course satisfies the initial training requirement for health agents selling, soliciting and negotiating long-term care coverage under the Florida Long-Term Care Partnership Program. It is based on the model of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. The enrollment fee is $95. Certified public accountants may also enroll. Courses on insurance qualify for technical business continuing professional education credit for Florida CPAs. Written proof of attendance will be supplied. Register online any time at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a> or contact the CF Institute at 352-873-5804 to register or for information on continuing education requirements.http://www.cf.edu/news/longtermcare021210.htm B58C8934-3639-4B13-B458-D87912476D39 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:30:21 -0500 Central Florida Community College will present the 2007 film "Freedom Writers" on Friday, Feb. 19. The showing is free and begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. In the film "Freedom Writers," Erin Gruwell is ready to take on the world as she steps inside Wilson High School for her first day of teaching. Her class is a diverse group of teenagers from different walks of life -- African-Americans, Latinos, Asians, juvenile delinquents, gang members and underprivileged students from poor neighborhoods. They hope for nothing more than to make it through the day. The 123-minute film is based on the book "The Freedom Writers Diary" by Gruwell and her students. It was directed by Richard LaGravenese and is rated PG. The film is part of the Hampton Center Film Series, which is designed to add to the cultural environment in the West Ocala area. The series presents high quality films, each followed by a brief discussion. "Homeless to Harvard" will be shown on March 19. For information or to reserve a seat, call 352-873-5881.http://www.cf.edu/news/filmfreedomwriters021210.htm 2495D5EF-2656-45C6-B64D-601B88A7B593 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:09:55 -0500 The Central Florida Community College Levy Center will offer some of its most popular college courses in a minimester format beginning Monday, March 1. Students will earn three or four credit hours, depending on the course. The courses will run eight weeks instead of the typical 16. The priority registration deadline for the courses is Friday, Feb. 26, and individuals must be admitted as CFCC students. The tuition is $86.69 per credit hour. Books will be available for purchase at the Levy Center during the week of March 1. The courses to be offered are: College Algebra (MAC 1105), College and Career Success (SLS 1501), College Prep Reading II (REA 0002), College Prep English II (ENC 0010), Freshman Composition I (ENC 1101), and Spanish I (SPN 1120). The classes will meet twice weekly during daytime hours either on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. An additional course, Integrated Arithmetic and Algebra (MAT 0012), will be offered Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30 to 11:50 a.m. All classes will meet at the Levy Center. For more information or assistance in registering, call Enrollment Services Coordinator Kat Davis, 352-493-9533, or visit the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyminimester021110.htm 024EB553-E979-413E-A295-1AF41E1934CB Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:27:34 -0500 Central Florida Community College will host the 22nd Annual Early Childhood Conference on Saturday, March 27, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Educators can participate in dozens of workshops on preschool readiness, primary grades, parents and families, infants and toddlers, administration, and faith-based issues. Keynote presenter is Dr. Pamela Phelps, creator of "Beyond Centers and Circle Time" curriculum. The conference will be held at the Ewers Century Center from 7:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Preregistration is $30 and registration is $50 on the day of the conference. Full-time students can attend for $25. For a program of events or to register, call 352-873-5804. Registration forms are also available at CFCCâ€™s Information Center and Continuing Education in the Ewers Century Center. The conference is sponsored in partnership with the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County Agency for Workforce Innovation. Child care personnel and Marion and Citrus county school board personnel can receive continuing education credits, CEUs. School board personnel can also receive Master Inservice Plan points for attending. For information about the conference, contact CFCC Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator Marybeth Kyle at 352-854-2322, ext. 1286.http://www.cf.edu/news/childhoodconference021110.htm 96D6CC60-1FB7-4D68-9ABD-98C49BE89372 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:58:48 -0500 Central Florida Community College Pathways will offer a class on Getting Paid to Talk: Making Money with Your Voice. The class will focus on the aspects of voice-over for television, film and radio. Learn about employment prospects, income potential and how to have a demo produced. Take part in a practice recording and hear the results. The class will meet Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The fee is $35. To enroll, visit <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a> or call Bebe Rahaman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1675. The program is offered by CFCCâ€™s Pathways to Living, Learning & Serving, providing comprehensive, coordinated services to the mature citizens of the communities served by the college. The program was developed with the support of The American Association for Community Colleges and Atlantic Philanthropies.http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwaysvoice-over021110.htm 7F4F8E18-5BDB-4624-B290-DF4E0899D780 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:58:01 -0500 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is accepting enrollment for the Continuing Education for Real Estate Professionals course at the CFCC Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. This state-approved course meets the 14-hour continuing education requirement which includes three hours of core law. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26 and 27, in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 102. The $90 fee includes textbook. Registration will be accepted through Tuesday, Feb. 23. To register or to obtain information about other real estate courses, visit <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a> or contact the CF Institute at 352-873-5804.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusrealestate021110.htm D3653A99-F8CB-4D3A-B612-3F004CCD988F Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:57:01 -0500 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is offering the Mortgage Broker prequalification course Friday through Sunday, Feb. 26-28. The course will meet 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course provides the required 24 hours of training to sit for the Florida Mortgage Brokerâ€™s Exam. Topics include Federal National Mortgage Association guidelines, credit reports, the Housing and Urban Development settlement guide and mortgage broker license law. Information regarding the new Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System will also be available. Students must attend the entire course to receive credit. The course fee is $195 and the required textbook is available in the Ocala Campus Bookstore for approximately $57. The enrollment deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 23. Register online any time at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a> or contact the CF Institute at 352-873-5804 to register or for information on continuing education requirements.http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalamortgage021110.htm BE568099-27F8-4728-B367-7BE2A9E17B4F Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:56:09 -0500 The Friends of the Foundation of Central Florida Community College will host the Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band on Sunday, Feb. 14. Les Muncaster will conduct the concert, â€œAn Afternoon at CFCC,â€ which begins at 3 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Admission is free; donations will support the Friends of the Foundation Endowed Scholarship. Tickets are required and are available at the CFCC Foundation, Enterprise Center at the Ocala Campus, or by calling Jim Nelson at 352-291-1055. The Friends of the Foundation serve as community ambassadors and provide volunteer service for Foundation functions and activities. The group also sponsors one annual fundraising activity. For information about the organization or the event, contact Lynda Peek at 352-854-2322, ext. 1592.http://www.cf.edu/news/FOFconcert021010.htm 5CD730AA-F5D3-4965-A29A-18DC8F501AC9 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:28:52 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvariety020910.htm 6526CF75-729D-4D4D-AD0A-BE8EDC0B3A3D Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:51:38 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/citruscomputer020910.htm 915D87C1-4AEF-42EF-9685-CF4D4C8664C9 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:50:50 -0500 Central Florida Community College will present Flamenco Vivo. The awe-inspiring performances of the group uphold the purity and traditions of flamenco and classical Spanish dance while pushing the boundaries of the art form. The Performing Arts Series event is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Curtis Peterson Auditorium, 3810 W. Educational Path in Lecanto. A Saturday performance in Ocala is sold out. Tickets are $20 to $22 and can be purchased by calling 352-854-2322, ext. 1416. "The national dance community recognizes Carlota Santanaâ€™s Flamenco Vivo as the premier Spanish music and dance company currently touring the U.S. and they regularly perform to sold-out audiences in New York City," said Dr. Jennifer Fryns, director of Visual and Performing Arts. "I have seen this group perform live several times and have always loved the formal yet beautiful interaction between the men and women dancers. The dancersâ€™ high energy, combined with the musiciansâ€™ fast and complicated rhythms really makes you want to get up and move!" The dance company believes that the universal spirit of flamenco, a multicultural art form, has the power to build bridges between cultures and inspire audiences from diverse backgrounds. The group will give several educational performances for area students and nursing facility residents. The performances and educational component are funded in part by a grant from the Southern Arts Federation in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the CFCC Foundation Performing Arts Series Cultural Endowment Grant. For information about the Performing Arts Series, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1416.http://www.cf.edu/news/pasflamencovivo020510.htm BDC3D9D2-F80A-49D7-8054-C48015DEC2D3 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:34:32 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/discussiongroups020510.htm 1AD2C9B8-9AA2-46F3-9368-8286CEDA41A3 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:33:07 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalare020510.htm 71B6609A-BDE8-4226-9CED-35CC679849E9 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:31:59 -0500 The Levy Center of Central Florida Community College will offer a Boating Safety Course taught by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary certified instructors. The class will meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, Feb. 20 and 27, at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. Boat operators who were born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, must pass an approved boating safety course in order to legally operate a boat with a motor of 10 horsepower or more. Class attendance fulfills this requirement. The course fee of $39 includes all materials. Preregistration is required by noon on Thursday, Feb. 18. Register in person at the Levy Center, by calling 352-493-9533, or online at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a> (select Levy noncredit catalog).http://www.cf.edu/news/levyboating020510.htm CFF17AE3-6A85-40B5-9C0D-35AB27242B0C Fri, 5 Feb 2010 09:01:41 -0500 Central Florida Community College Citrus Campus will host a celebration of literature by African-American authors with a read-in on Sunday, Feb. 21. The observance of the National African American Read-In will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, and will feature several volunteer readers from the community. The celebration was previously held at the Courthouse Heritage Museum in Inverness. School principals as well as students, local elected officials and private citizens, actors and singers, editors and executives will gather to emphasize the importance of reading and literacy, according to Karen Slaska with Citrus County Libraries. Ranging from speeches to spirituals, hip-hop to oral history, picture books to poetry to prayer, short selections will be read aloud allowing listeners to enter the fascinating world of ideas and images conveyed through the written word. Master of Ceremonies Teretta Charles will introduce the readings through brief profiles of the authors. These authors range from those famous for their writings such as Langston Hughes and Gwendolyn Brooks, to those better known for their professional lives such as Dr. Ben Carson and children's advocate Marian Wright Edelman. Local vocal artist Crystal Wilson will also perform. The idea for an African-American Read-In was introduced by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English 21 years ago. Since 2000, more than a million readers of all ethnic groups have participated. Local sponsors include the Educational Partners in Citrus County with representatives from the Historical Society, CFCC Institute for Community Advancement, Citrus County Schools and the Citrus County Library System along with financial support from the Citrus County Chronicle and other local and national businesses. The program is free and refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Edith Ramlow at 352-746-6721, ext. 6120.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusreadin011110.htm E6D5034B-C80A-4CC5-8426-6AB95F144C08 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 09:00:30 -0500 The Pathways program at Central Florida Community College will offer a Customer Service Technology program especially for seniors 50 and better. This program is for those who want to be re-hired or acquire the skills to advance in positions that may involve the use of computers, such as a customer service representative, cashier or retail salesperson. Students will learn the technical skills and proper techniques to serve customers in the business field and will develop skills to compete for employment opportunities. The fee is $99 and includes sessions in Windows XP Professionals and Computer Basics, Internet Explorer/Outlook and Customer Service Training. The training will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 22 through March 1 at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. For information or to register, call Bebe Rahaman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1675. The program is offered by CFCCâ€™s Pathways to Living, Learning & Serving, providing comprehensive, coordinated services to the mature citizens of the communities served by the college. The programs were developed with the support of The American Association for Community Colleges and The Atlantic Philanthropies.http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwayscustservice020310.htm 634CB10F-B3D8-43E0-B5EB-6EB0C2665F94 Wed, 3 Feb 2010 09:48:59 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwaysworkforce020310.htm 627C897A-7DF8-4577-83E2-75D909109F09 Wed, 3 Feb 2010 09:47:25 -0500 Pathways Life Services at Central Florida Community College invites seniors to a free Recareering Seminar and Job Club on Thursday, Feb. 18, at the CFCC Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd. The Recareering Seminar is 9 a.m. to noon and will help seniors starting, changing or improving a career. Instructor Jennifer Zamecki will focus on interviewing skills and guide attendees through role play. She will also discuss different formats for resumes. The Job Club will meet from noon to 1 p.m. and is an open forum for seniors to discuss job search experiences with peers. Senior-friendly employers will discuss job opportunities. One Stop Workforce Connection, Comfort Keepers and Kelly Services will also have representatives at the meeting. Attendees can participate in the Recareering Seminar, Job Club or both. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Pathways at 352-854-2322, ext 1675. This program is offered as part of the Plus 50 Initiative of CFCC, the American Association of Community Colleges and The Atlantic Philanthropies and is open to area residents 50 and better.http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwaysjobclub020310.htm 19824D06-6495-485B-BFC4-AC9D45045741 Wed, 3 Feb 2010 09:46:45 -0500 An exhibition of 36 oil and watercolor landscapes by "Morgan Samuel Price: Floridaâ€™s Plein Air Artist" will be unveiled on Saturday, Feb. 13, in the Balcony Gallery at the Appleton Museum of Art of Central Florida Community College. In addition, this renowned Florida artist will conduct a Plein Air Workshop from March 1 to 5 at the museum. Classes will run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., include individual instruction, class demonstrations and critiques. The fee is $600 per student. For reservations, contact Appleton Educator Korene Wilbanks at 352-291-4455, ext. 1613. Regular daily admission is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CFCC students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. Morgan Samuel Priceâ€™s exhibition will feature views of Florida joined by scenes that inspired her from travels around the country. Her talent and masterful technique of capturing light, shadow and the moving sun in her paintings has earned her countless artistic awards and honors nationwide. Jean Stearn, PhD., executive director for the Joan Irvine Smith Museum of California Impressionists, said, "Morgan Samuel Price is among the best of the true plein air painters of today, that is to say, artists who paint outdoors with the full conviction that the only way to capture the true, fluid effect of natural light is to paint outdoors, amidst that specific light." The exhibit will run through April 11. Other temporary exhibitions at the Appleton Museum include "Red" through March 7 and "The New Reality: The Frontier of Realism in the 21st Century" through March 21. In addition, the Appletonâ€™s guests enjoy viewing the museumâ€™s permanent collections of European, American and Contemporary art, plus Asian, African and pre-Columbian artifacts and antiquities. The Appleton Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays and closed on Mondays. A 12-month membership is available for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by Central Florida Community College, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonprice020310.htm FA5FED34-25D3-4CF6-9B5D-FCE18DC86CA7 Wed, 3 Feb 2010 09:45:27 -0500 Award-winning author Ron Rash will visit Central Florida Community College in March as part of the Debra Vazquez Memorial Poetry Series. The event is set for 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 4, in the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. There is no charge to attend. Rashâ€™s most recent novel, "Serena," made New York Timesâ€™ Janet Maslinâ€™s list of 10 Favorite Books of 2008. It also made Best of 2008 lists by Publishers Weekly, Christian Science Monitor, Washington Post and San Francisco Chronicle, and was No. 7 on Amazon's 100 Best Books of 2008. Pat Conroy said that the book "catapults (Rash) to the front ranks of the best American novelists." The book was also a finalist for the 2009 PEN/Faulkner Award, one of the foremost prizes for literary fiction in the nation. Rash is currently Parris Distinguished Professor at Western Carolina University and the author of three volumes of poetry, three collections of short stories and four novels. Among his many awards are the Sherwood Anderson Prize, the Novello Award, ForeWord Magazineâ€™s Golden Medal in Literary Fiction, and Fiction Book of the Year by both the Southern Literary Critics Circle and the Southeastern Booksellers Association. The poetry series brings renowned writers to CFCC and commemorates the life of poet and former CFCC faculty member Debra Vazquez. For more information, contact Ron Cooper at 352-854-2322, ext. 1295, or cooperr@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/ronrash020210.htm 09A61DA3-6E5C-4288-B8A3-BE7526701EFB Tue, 2 Feb 2010 09:06:02 -0500 Central Florida Community College invites students, parents and community members to Preview Night on Tuesday, Feb. 23. The Hollywood-themed event will be held 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The college will showcase the many career and educational opportunities available at CFCC with exhibits and workshops on dual enrollment, admissions and financial aid, workforce and certificate programs, advanced degrees offered through CFCCâ€™s university partners, and teacher education opportunities. Visit one or several of the sessions which begin at 6 p.m. and rotate every 30 minutes. Students in grades 6 through 12 who attend the event will be entered in a drawing for two $500 CFCC tuition scholarships. The names will be drawn at the end of the evening, and winners will be notified by telephone if they are not present. "Preview Night is chance for CFCC to showcase everything it has to offer," said School Relations Coordinator Jane Pope. "Itâ€™s encouraging to know that CFCC provides options even in the state of our economy, and we want to help as many people as we can discover the education and training that will prepare them for a promising future." For information about the free event, call Pope at 352-854-2322, ext. 1706.http://www.cf.edu/news/previewnight020210.htm 4059FB45-5A08-448D-B67A-4753B98B6F8A Tue, 2 Feb 2010 09:05:05 -0500 The Central Florida Community College Levy Center is accepting registration for its Ecotourism Field Trip to the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. On this guided trip, participants will tour the Shell Mound Unit, the Cedar Key Museum State Park and the Southern Cross Clam Farm. Lunch will be on your own in Cedar Key with time to visit a gallery or two. Participants will receive a map of the Lower Suwannee Nature Drive which they can enjoy on the return drive. Participants will convene at the Levy Center at 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland at 9 a.m. and will caravan/car pool to the various destinations. The field trip is open to the public. The fee is $49 and includes all park/museum admission fees. Registration deadline is noon, Wednesday, Feb. 17. Register in person at the Levy Center, by calling 352-493-9533 or online at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a> (select Levy noncredit catalog).http://www.cf.edu/news/levyfieldtrip020110.htm 0C7DDD50-37D7-410C-8955-A1E1CAD3F8EB Mon, 1 Feb 2010 15:34:16 -0500 The Central Florida Community College Levy Center will present Introduction to Interpretation, the final workshop in the Ecotourism Business Workshop series, on Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. Interpretation is a communication process that forges emotional and intellectual connections between the audience and the inherent meanings in nature. By using the process, we help visitors find ways to personally connect to our area. The workshop will be of interest to anyone who has contact with visitors to the area, from fishing and other wildlife guides to those in the accommodations, food and retail businesses. Workshop facilitator will be Refuge Ranger Pam Darty from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service who works at the Lower Suwannee and Cedar Key National Wildlife Refuge. Darty says this workshop "will be an introduction to interpreting the natural and cultural world. Itâ€™s perfect for Toastmaster speakers, speech students, those applying for Bright Futures Scholarships and many others." Upon completion of this workshop students will be granted free access to three National Park Service online classes offered through the Eppley Institute. For more information about the workshop, call Darty at 352-493-0238, ext. 223. The course fee is $29 and must be paid in advance by noon, Thursday, Feb. 11. Enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd, Chiefland; online at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a>; or by telephone at 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyinterpretation020110.htm DAB72394-4369-4A6D-BF3B-4F0F3222F45A Mon, 1 Feb 2010 15:30:51 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/levymemoir020110.htm CEF036FF-E306-413D-885A-F5FA88E71D50 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 15:29:55 -0500 If you want to learn more about the birds you see every day in our area, the Central Florida Community College Levy Center is offering a four-hour birding class. Birding Basics is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 12, and will meet at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Weather permitting, a brief nature walk will be included. Please bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. The course fee is $15 per person. Couples may register for $25. The deadline for registration is Monday, Feb. 8. Enroll online at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a> (select Levy noncredit catalog); in person at the Levy Center; or by calling 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levybirding020110.htm D527AEAB-1031-40E4-B1E1-8B7403C5A88D Mon, 1 Feb 2010 15:29:15 -0500 Central Florida Community College will present Acoustic CafÃ© on Monday, Feb. 22, at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Award-winning Scott and Michelle Dalziel will perform in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The performance and coffee are free. The Dalziels combine fresh and soulful sounds with a high energy as they perform acoustic rock and folk, rhythm and blues, jazz and more. They were Susquehanna Festival Songwriting Finalists for 2009, Folk Alley's Artists of the Month in 2008, and Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Finalist for 2004 and 2007. The event is sponsored by the CFCC Institute for Community Advancement and is aimed at supporting the arts while promoting a culture of encouragement on campus. To learn more about the performers, visit <a href="http://www.dalziel.net" target="_blank" >www.dalziel.net</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusacousticcafe020110.htm 7D0BC64E-7B7A-46DC-B196-2F6DDBDEE693 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 15:28:27 -0500 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is accepting registration for insurance continuing education courses which will be held Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Fraud in Health Insurance will meet 5:45 to 9:45 p.m. This new course discusses the issues and solutions related to insurance fraud and its impact on the health insurance industry. The fee is $59. Suitability of Annuity and Life Insurance Transactions for Seniors satisfies Floridaâ€™s Senior Suitability continuing education requirement for licensed health agents. It will meet 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. and the fee is $45. Courses on insurance qualify for technical business continuing professional education credit for Florida CPAs. Proof of attendance will be supplied. Enrollment will be accepted for these courses through noon on Friday, Feb. 5. For additional information or to register, call 352-873-5804. To learn about additional Continuing Education courses at CFCC, visit www.CFCCtraining.com.http://www.cf.edu/news/insurancece020110.htm 1E686567-F6AE-45CA-B6A1-9284E3F6F03C Mon, 1 Feb 2010 15:27:41 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonmarch020110.htm 5EEE2E71-D4B5-48F6-80B4-A046C55CC554 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:37:42 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvariety020110.htm 80441CA9-66FD-4D08-AF31-C9B66FF0116D Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:36:39 -0500 Author and documentary filmmaker John de Graaf will visit Central Florida Community College in February to talk about values for a healthy democracy and sustainable environment. De Graaf is co-author of "Affluenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic," editor of "Take Back Your Time" and the childrenâ€™s book "David Brower: Friend of the Earth." He is the national coordinator of Take Back Your Time, an organization challenging time poverty and overwork in the U.S. and Canada and has been an independent producer of television documentaries for 24 years. On Thursday, Feb. 11, de Graaf will show footage from his film "Whatâ€™s the Economy for, Anyway?" and follow with a discussion. The presentation is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Webber Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. On Friday, Feb. 12, de Graff will focus on Health and Happiness in a discussion at the Appleton Museum of Art of Central Florida Community College, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd. The program begins at 7 p.m. and will be held in the Auditorium. There is no fee to attend either presentation. For information, contact MacKenzie at 352-854-2322, ext. 1556.http://www.cf.edu/news/degraaf012810.htm 6506991C-86EE-4DBC-BA82-DC26D36AA4B7 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:40:27 -0500 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is offering two continuing education insurance courses on Friday, Feb. 12, in partnership with the Ocala chapter of the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors. The sessions will be held 9:20 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. following the monthly breakfast meeting of NAIFA-Ocala at Ocala Elks Club & Lodge, 702 N.E. 25th Ave. Breakfast begins at 8 a.m. LTC vs. Medicare and Medicaid covers the benefits of Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care and planning for later years. Premium Discounts and Ethics for Agents meets the premium discounts-mitigation options and ethics requirements for general lines and personal lines agents and insurance customer representatives. Each course is $69 and includes breakfast and lunch. Courses on insurance qualify for technical business continuing professional education credit for Florida CPAs. Proof of attendance will be supplied. Enrollment will be accepted through noon on Wednesday, Feb. 10. Register online at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a> or call 352-873-5804 to register or for information. A discount is available for NAIFA-Ocala members.http://www.cf.edu/news/naifainsurance012810.htm BB5E1307-3993-4C62-A45B-40FB938DE3FE Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:39:38 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalainsurance012810.htm 1F7F4FD8-F69D-43C8-9FD2-99DA97CF6FB1 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:38:43 -0500 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College has partnered with Mortgage University Inc. for courses in loan processing, underwriting and training for FHA and VA. "Central Florida Community College is excited about this new partnership with Mortgage University," said Debbie Sutton, coordinator of the CF Instituteâ€™s insurance and real estate programs. "Mortgage Universityâ€™s live, instructor-led, online format has placed it at the top of online mortgage professional training organizations. This partnership will allow the college to continue to offer quality certification training that is flexible and meets the needs of the community it serves." For information about the partnership or courses contact Sutton at 352-873-5804.http://www.cf.edu/news/mortgageuniversity012810.htm F6F094DC-8404-4939-8E6D-6C01E84A4F6F Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:37:59 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/travolta012710.htm 0DF3F9DC-B752-4FC0-B4EE-04CF2868A76A Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:35:41 -0500 The Central Florida Community College International Film Series will present the 2008 Japanese film â€œDeparturesâ€ on Tuesday, Feb. 16. In the film, a devoted cellist finds himself without a job when his orchestra is dissolved. He answers a classified ad entitled "Departures," thinking that it is an ad for a travel agency, and soon learns that the job is for a Nokanshi, or funeral professional. The film follows his profound journey as a gentle gatekeeper between life and death. The 130-minute film is rated PG-13. The film will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art of Central Florida Community College, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., and at 7 p.m. in Building 8, Room 110, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The viewing is free at CFCC. At the Appleton, viewers must pay museum admission unless they are museum members or patrons of the CFCC International Film Series. For more information about these screenings or to learn how to become a Film Series member, call Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233.http://www.cf.edu/news/filmdepartures012710.htm BA15DABE-13FB-4703-935B-202966690241 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:34:50 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwaysbusiness012710.htm CC4D9CBF-EC6E-4B85-BD70-954767B1D3E6 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:33:53 -0500 Pathways Life Services at Central Florida Community College is offering financial courses for successful retirement. The courses will be held at the CFCC Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Income Solutions for Life: Understanding Annuities will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The course fee is $20. Learn how to plan for retirement, hazards to retirement security, insuring your retirement with an annuity, deciding which annuity is right for you and selecting an annuity provider. Personal Wealth Management will meet Tuesdays, Feb 9-23, from 6 to 8 p.m. The course fee is $35. Learn how insurance works, cash management techniques, investment planning, tax strategies, retirement planning and estate planning. For information or to enroll, call Bebe Rahaman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1675. The courses are offered as part of the Plus 50 Initiative of CFCC, the American Association of Community Colleges and The Atlantic Philanthropies.http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwaysfinance012710.htm 2C377B46-0243-4958-A091-97AB16FA63C8 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:33:01 -0500 Central Florida Community College will host an exhibit with up-and-coming illustrator Jordan Shapot Monday, Feb. 8, through March 5 at the Citrus Campus. Shapot is a 2005 graduate of Lecanto High School and recently graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a bachelorâ€™s degree in Fine Arts. His art is powerful, expressive and amusing. In addition to editorial work, he markets himself toward childrenâ€™s books, posters, album art and advertising illustration. The exhibit will be displayed in the upstairs exhibition hall in Building L2, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway in Lecanto. An opening reception with light refreshments and live music will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18. There is no charge to attend the reception or exhibition, which is made possible by the CFCC Foundation and the CFCC Institute for Community Advancement. Exhibit hours are 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. For information, contact CFCC Associate Professor of Visual Arts Michele Wirt at 352-746-6721, ext. 6131.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusartist012610.htm 99E04D16-C13B-43DF-A316-23733079F8C8 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:25:52 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusrealestate012510.htm 6EBE2FEE-D561-4A37-8790-F92357BB1480 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:32:56 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/annualfund012510.htm 0356C6B1-C553-4E36-9165-C3E377029A72 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:05:35 -0500 Florida author Jeff Klinkenberg will share stories from his new book, "Pilgrim in the Land of Alligators," at Central Florida Community College on Thursday, Feb. 18. The presentation begins at 7 p.m. and will be held in the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. It is the first event in CFCCâ€™s Sustainability Speaker Series. Klinkenberg is a native Floridian who has been a reporter for the St. Petersburg Times since 1977. "Pilgrim in the Land of Alligators" is a collection of his award-winning columns that reveal the character of the state through its people. "Jeff Klinkenberg is a Florida Treasure," say Gary R. Mormino and Raymond Arsenault in the foreword. "He reminds Floridians that the paradise that drew generations of New Englanders and Ohioans to the Sunshine State can still be found." Klinkenbergâ€™s work has appeared in Esquire, Outside and Audubon, and his essays are often featured on NPR. He has twice received the Paul Hansell Distinguished Journalism Award, the highest honor of the Florida Society of Newspaper Editors. For information about the event, contact CFCC Professor of Environmental Sciences Steve MacKenzie at 352-854-2322, ext. 1556.http://www.cf.edu/news/klinkenberg012210.htm B20D0A7D-B5A6-4BD9-8148-383B82271F9A Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:13:03 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/levymemoir012210.htm 79BEB8FF-DA41-4AAF-8526-5F66A952442A Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:11:07 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/computer012110.htm 56A3994E-2E2D-40FC-B72C-5D8843FA2F05 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:37:42 -0500 Artist Vicki Pritchard will provide a weekly three-hour workshop titled "Painting the Girl with a Pearl Earring" at the Appleton Museum of Art of Central Florida Community College, Jan. 30 through March 20. Fees are $165 for members, $200 for nonmembers and $140 for students under 18. Pritchard will provide instruction each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the step-by-step process of recreating the "Girl with a Pearl Earring," a masterpiece by 17th century Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. Students must provide their own art supplies. For registration and information, contact Museum Educator Korene Wilbanks at wilbankk@cf.edu or 352-291-4455, ext. 1613. While at the Appleton, students can view the exhibitions "The New Reality: The Frontier of Realism in the 21st Century" and "Red," plus the museumâ€™s permanent collections of European, American and Contemporary art, and Asian, African and pre-Columbian artifacts and antiquities. General admission to the Appleton is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CFCC students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays and closed on Mondays. The Appleton offers a 12-month membership for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by Central Florida Community College, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, just east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonpritchard012110.htm A1B11319-4BCF-402D-9B89-2AAE78450B38 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:46:09 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/citruskayak012110.htm 218EDB66-5AF8-47AA-85F9-903E9FC9ADB4 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:45:22 -0500 Central Florida Community College Citrus Campus is now offering training for security officers at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway. The Security Officer: 24-Hour Unarmed course enables students to apply for a â€œDâ€ license. Topics covered in the class include legal issues/civil liability, observation techniques, report writing, basic emergency first aid, emergency procedures, ethics/professional conduct, patrol techniques, and Chapter 493 Florida Statutes. The class will meet Feb. 8-13, 6-10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The course fee is $105. Because the state requires 40 hours of training, students must also complete the Security Officer: 16-Hour Unarmed (Supplemental) course within 180 days of their initial license application. This course covers public relations, courtroom procedures, interviewing techniques, crowd control and other special problems faced by security officers. This class will meet Saturday and Sunday, March 27-28, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The course fee is $90. For information or to register, call 352-249-1210. Online registration can be completed any time at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrussecurity012110.htm 55463F98-AB87-4913-9906-F2B6BD35C5F4 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:44:33 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/Travoltatickets011910.htm B296B429-33D9-4CDB-8785-E2DD7167AFAB Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:15:16 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/earlycollege011510.htm EEB14E2E-3917-4E6A-987B-5B0D4D3496CE Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:52:00 -0500 The Central Florida Community College Levy Center will hold its next Parent Education and Family Stabilization class on Monday, Feb. 1, from 6 to 10 p.m. The course fee is $50. This four-hour class is for court-referred, divorcing parents with minor children and for persons involved in paternity litigation. The course focuses on the impact of divorce on the children and presents parenting techniques to assist children in coping with the divorce process. It also provides parents with information to help them make responsible decisions regarding parenting and co-parenting. The registration deadline is noon on Thursday, Jan. 28. Participants must provide the case number and the judgeâ€™s name at registration. To register, visit the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/parenteducation011510.htm 287C1644-39FA-4D19-9EF9-17E8DE75BDC4 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:51:09 -0500 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is accepting enrollment for the 16-Hour Unarmed Security Officer Supplemental course which begins Monday, Feb. 1, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. This state-approved course completes the 40-hour education requirement for unarmed security officers. Classes will meet 6 to 10 p.m. through Thursday, Feb. 4. The fee is $90 and includes all training materials. Due to state requirements, all class time must be attended. For additional information or to register, call 352-873-5804. Registration will be accepted through Thursday, Jan. 28. To learn about additional Continuing Education courses at CFCC, visit <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalasecurityofficer011510.htm F079ADC0-A784-470D-B811-36A8036220F6 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:50:10 -0500 Central Florida Community College has partnered with the Levy County Health Department to offer H1N1 influenza vaccinations to the public at the CFCC Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd, Chiefland. The immunizations will be offered on Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 28, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The vaccine is recommended as protection from H1N1 influenza, informally known as swine flu, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. People at greatest risk for H1N1 flu infection or transmission include children and young adults, caregivers of very young children, pregnant women, health care and emergency medical services personnel, and people with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease. There is no charge for the vaccine. For additional information, call Donna Bodden or Gina Spring at the CFCC Levy Center, 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyfluclinics011510.htm A24C6974-6668-4C82-8C5F-3B7EEB79D234 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:49:31 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/levysecurityofficer011510.htm D854C04A-B8C8-4DE0-BD8A-8D6E9FC04943 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:48:09 -0500 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College will offer the Risk Management and Insurance course Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 5:45 to 9:45 p.m. at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course examines risk management, risk control and treatment of risk by the insurance industry. The course fee is $59. Students must register by Jan. 22. The course provides four hours of intermediate continuing education credit for all licensed insurance agents and customer service representatives. Certified public accountants may also enroll. Courses on insurance qualify for technical business continuing professional education credit for Florida CPAs. Written proof of attendance will be supplied. Register online any time at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a> or contact the CF Institute at 352-873-5804 to register or for information on continuing education requirements.http://www.cf.edu/news/Riskmanagement011410.htm 60D24B5D-53F6-473C-A5FF-8876A51860C2 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:14:27 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/Levyecoworkshop011310.htm 162593FB-E3F6-4501-BA29-15AA2E73E6E5 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:38:32 -0500 The Central Florida Community College Levy Center is accepting enrollments for a six-week introductory computer class that begins Monday, Jan. 25. Computer Fundamentals I begins with how to turn on the computer and use the mouse. Students will learn all the basic features of the computer as well as how to start applications, save files, print, work with folders and edit documents. The class is for computers running Microsoft Windows XP (not Windows Vista). Class will be held on Mondays from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. through March 1 at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland. The course fee of $89 includes the textbook. Enroll in person at the Levy Center or by telephone, 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/Levycomputer011310.htm 3145C7E3-239C-417E-8F09-79DCD922AF60 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:37:39 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusnewcourses011310.htm CAB620E6-4200-4920-B504-4E8E716B5D76 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:54:46 -0500 Pathways Life Services at Central Florida Community College is accepting enrollment for computer courses for seniors 50 and better. The courses will be held at the CFCC Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Computer Repair and Troubleshooting will meet 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday and Thursday, Jan. 19 and 21. The course fee is $60 and includes a handout. This hands-on training will enable students to troubleshoot and repair specific problems on a personal computer (desktop or laptop) by using specific programs to isolate and fix hardware and software problems. Keyboarding and Basic Computer Operations will meet 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p. m. on Saturdays, Jan. 23-Feb. 6. The course fee is $25 and includes a handout. This course is for adults who have little or no experience with a computer. Learn how to use basic tool bars for bolding, underlining, highlighting, changing font size and color and more. For information or to enroll, call Bebe Rahaman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1675. These courses are offered as part of the Plus 50 Initiative of CFCC, the American Association of Community Colleges and The Atlantic Philanthropies.http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwayscomputers011310.htm 054244FD-3742-47CE-AFEE-E63371729B10 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:53:50 -0500 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is accepting enrollment for its 20-44 Personal Lines Agent course, which begins Monday, Feb. 1. This 52-hour course is the prelicensing requirement for individuals who want to sell noncommercial property and casualty insurance. It will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays until Feb. 22 at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course fee is $375. The required textbook, "Florida General Lines Agent & Customer Representative Study Guide," is available at the CFCC Bookstore or online at <a href="http://www.faia.com" target="_blank" >www.faia.com</a>. The course will expose students to various phases of personal property and casualty insurance including automobile insurance and homeowner insurance. Upon successful completion, students will be eligible to sit for the Department of Financial Services examination. The enrollment deadline is Jan. 28. This course is also offered in an online format. For additional information or to enroll, call the CF Institute, 352-873-5804. Registration is also available online at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/personallines011210.htm C3743700-7BAD-4239-BF73-BE547F77D0F3 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:45:43 -0500 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College will offer Beginner Sign Language I on Tuesdays, Feb. 2 through March 2. The course will meet 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course fee is $55. Instructor Judy McCumbee will teach hand shapes, palm orientation, movement and location for each vocabulary word. Students should already be familiar with the deaf alphabet, hand shapes, and finger spelling before taking this class. The required text is "Signing, How To Speak With Your Hands" by Elaine Costello ISBN 0-553-37539-3. The book contains 1,300 signs to provide you with enough vocabulary to express yourself in simple conversations. To register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining</a>.com. The registration deadline is Friday, Jan. 29.http://www.cf.edu/news/signlanguage011210.htm FEBE5CEB-8D2F-40AF-8F8E-B4425A0C10E1 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:44:47 -0500 Central Florida Community College will present the 1943 film "Stormy Weather" on Friday, Jan. 29. The showing is free and begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. "Stormy Weather" is vaguely based on the life of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and features the best of the great African-American entertainers of the early 1900s. The World War I veteran goes into show business after falling in love with a singer, but their careers draw them in different directions. The 78-minute film was directed by Andrew L. Stone and features Lena Horne, Bill Robinson, Fats Waller and Cab Calloway and His Band. The film is the first of the year in the Hampton Center Film Series, which is designed to add to the cultural environment in the West Ocala area. The series presents three high quality films, each followed by a brief discussion. "Freedom Writers" will be featured Feb. 19 and "Homeless to Harvard" on March 19. For information or to reserve a seat, call 352-873-5881.http://www.cf.edu/news/hamptonstormyweather011210.htm 680FC177-CE40-4A84-A5FC-5ED7FA86B56F Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:43:32 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/realestate011410.htm 6DC76FC5-C391-4752-92FC-2249F8B59630 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:42:23 -0500 Central Florida Community College will celebrate Homecoming 2010 on Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Alumni, family and friends are invited to the event, which will feature food, face painting and more. The celebration begins in the CFCC Gymnasium at 3 p.m. with an alumni basketball game featuring former CFCC student athletes and surprise guests. The barbecue begins at 4 p.m. between the Bryant Student Union and Gymnasium. Guests are then invited to support the Patriots during the Womenâ€™s Basketball game at 5:30 p.m. and Menâ€™s Basketball game at 7:30 p.m. Music and fun will follow. Homecoming is sponsored by the CFCC Alumni Association and Office of Student Life. There is no charge to attend. For information or to RSVP, contact Alumni Development Coordinator Pamela Calero at alumni@cf.edu or 352-854-2322, ext. 1436.http://www.cf.edu/news/homecoming011110.htm A7D14DA4-5D5E-41C2-A487-081C7656A87F Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:15:49 -0500 The Visual Artistsâ€™ Society brings "This Land is Our Land" to the Webber Center Gallery of Central Florida Community College beginning Thursday, Jan. 28. The works revolve around the collegeâ€™s continuing discussions on environmental appreciation and awareness through many artistic mediums. An opening reception for the judged and juried exhibit will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, in the Webber Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Many art works at the exhibit will be available for purchase. Judge for the show is Lauren Garber Lake, an assistant professor of Art-Art History at University of Florida. The Visual Artistsâ€™ Society has more than 100 members, comprised of professional and amateur artists as well as CFCC students. The exhibit will be open through Saturday, March 20. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The gallery is closed Sundays and Mondays. Admission is free. For information about the exhibit, call 352-873-5809.http://www.cf.edu/news/landexhibit01110.htm 25782A78-B0B3-4A02-9100-B60544374211 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:14:48 -0500 The Central Florida Community College International Film Series will present the 1959 film "The 400 Blows" on Tuesday, Jan. 26. This landmark film introduces the character of Antoine Doinel, played by Jean-Pierre Leaud, as the 12-year-old boy left to his own devices in an indifferent adult world. This uncompromising film is the winner of innumerable awards. It is in French with English subtitles. The film will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art of Central Florida Community College, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., and at 7 p.m. in Building 8, Room 110, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The viewing is free at CFCC. At the Appleton, viewers must pay museum admission unless they are museum members or patrons of the CFCC International Film Series. For more information about these screenings or to learn how to become a Film Series member, call Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233.http://www.cf.edu/news/film400blows01110.htm 10C62BA6-B147-4938-AC4D-8455E7313C96 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:14:02 -0500 Central Florida Community College will host Dr. Jon Mundy, author, lecturer and standup philosophical comedian on Thursday, Jan. 28. The presentation, "What is Mysticism? Comparing the Insights of the Mystics," begins at 7 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. There is no charge to attend the presentation, which will explore miracles, metaphysics and the mystical experience. "Jon Mundy is an outstanding authority on the subject of mystical experiences, having carefully researched and documented the phenomenon throughout history and in all corners of the world," said Dr. Scott Olsen, CFCC professor of Humanities and recipient of the Sarala Ramkrishna Karve Endowed Chair. "And although Dr. Mundy has undergone profound mystical experiences of his own, he has found a way of truly connecting with his audiences by conveying his subject with humility and humor. "At times he will even slip into the role of a standup comedian portraying the hilarious character of Dr. Baba Jon Mundane, the Merry Medicine Man, a learned authority on all things mystical. Our community is in for a real treat." Mundy has been teaching university courses in philosophy and religion since 1967. He is the publisher of Miracles magazine and the author of eight books including "What is Mysticism," June 2008; "Missouri Mystic," 2004; and "Listening to Your Inner Guide," 1995. For information about the program, contact Olsen at 352-854-2322, ext. 1236, or olsens@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/mysticmundy011110.htm 265E37DB-6DB4-46DA-B1E2-80D0CE42A74B Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:55:58 -0500 Geologist Harley Means will give a presentation on â€œThe Springs of North Central Florida â€“ Why We Need to Protect Themâ€ at Central Florida Community College on Wednesday, Jan. 20. The presentation begins at 7 p.m. and will be held in the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. There is no charge to attend. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions following the 50-minute presentation. Means is a state district geologist with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Geological Survey, in Tallahassee. He is a fourth-generation Florida native with a masterâ€™s degree in geology from Florida State University. On Jan. 21, the college will host a workshop on Advanced Septic Systems with the Rainbow and Silver Springs Basin Working Groups. The workshop is geared for people in the water and wastewater industries, although others may attend. There is no fee for the workshop which runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center. For information about either event, contact CFCC Professor of Environmental Sciences Steve MacKenzie at 352-854-2322, ext. 1556. To learn more about CFCC, visit <a href="http://www.CF.edu" target="_blank" >www.CF.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/springsprotection010810.htm 94CCB28A-C64A-4125-BDC9-4E35FAA8D03F Fri, 8 Jan 2010 15:00:30 -0500 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is accepting registration for insurance continuing education courses Thursday, Jan. 14, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Health Savings Account will meet 9 a.m. to noon. The course covers employee and employer contributions, benefits, limitations, taxes and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The fee is $49. LTC vs. Medicare and Medicaid covers the benefits of Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care and planning for later years. It will meet 1 to 5 p.m. and the fee is $59. Premium Discounts and Ethics for Agents will meet 5:45 to 9:15 p.m. This intermediate course meets the premium discounts-mitigation options and ethics requirements for general lines and personal lines agents and insurance customer representatives. The fee is $59. Courses on health insurance qualify for technical business continuing professional education credit for Florida CPAs. Proof of attendance will be supplied. Enrollment will be accepted through noon on Tuesday, Jan. 12. For additional information or to register, call 352-873-5804. To learn about additional Continuing Education courses at CFCC, visit <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/Insurancece010810.htm AE6E8EAB-B858-4445-98FC-365A0CEADA0D Fri, 8 Jan 2010 14:59:42 -0500 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is accepting registration for its Florida Notary Training course on Thursday, Jan. 28. This three-hour course is required for all individuals seeking to obtain a Florida notary commission. The class will be held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course fee is $99 and includes a Florida Notary Handbook. Students will receive a class completion certificate that must accompany the application for a new notary commission. The course is also recommended as a refresher for veteran notaries. Enrollments will be accepted for this course through Tuesday, Jan. 26. The course will be offered again on March 18 and May 27. For additional information or to register, call 352-873-5804. Registration is also available online at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/Notary010810.htm F771CA75-57A6-4D0A-B593-4942C3A24D75 Fri, 8 Jan 2010 14:58:50 -0500 Enjoy an evening of entertainment and dining when the Central Florida Community College Foundation presents its 12th Annual Dinner Theater production, "Move Over, Mrs. Markham." Performances are scheduled Wednesday, Jan. 27, through Sunday, Feb. 7, (excluding Mondays) in the Webber Conference Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Matinee performances, on the weekends, begin with the meal at 12:15 p.m. Evening performances begin with dinner at 5:45 p.m. A full schedule is available at <a href="http://www.CFCCfoundation.org" target="_blank" >www.CFCCfoundation.org</a>, then Events. Tickets are $50. Dinner Theater patrons can stroll through the gallery of the Webber Center, featuring the Visual Artistsâ€™ Society exhibit "This Land is Our Land," enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and feast on a professionally catered buffet. "Move Over, Mrs. Markham," by popular playwrights Ray Cooney and John Chapman, features four couples who have separate plans for a single apartment. Children's book publisher Philip Markham is asked by business partner Henry Lodge to borrow his flat for an evening of romance with his latest girlfriend. Markham reluctantly agrees since he will be out with his wife, who has granted permission for a friend to use the flat for a date of her own. Neither is aware that the interior designer who has been working at the apartment also has plans for the space. The stage becomes a flurry of activity when the three couples, along with the Markhams who have had to a change of plans, converge at the apartment. For more information or for tickets, call Laura Wright at 352-854-2322, ext. 1416, in Marion County; 352-746-6721, ext. 1416, in Citrus County; or 352-493-9533, ext. 1416, in Levy County. Corporate night is Thursday, Jan. 28. To sponsor a table, contact Lisa Lombardo at 352-854-2322, ext. 1427.http://www.cf.edu/news/Dinnertheater010710.htm 285B6C96-264A-4DF5-A476-90946020432E Fri, 8 Jan 2010 08:47:18 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/springenrollment010710.htm 528A7584-0D8E-4A64-B35F-7F98F1FD4675 Thu, 7 Jan 2010 13:17:10 -0500 Atlantic Coast Theatre for Youth will bring its original comedy and rock musical "Waterpalooza" to the Central Florida Community College Levy Center on Friday, Jan. 22. CFCC will offer two performances of the conservation-themed musical for children in kindergarten through grade 5. There is no charge to attend the shows which begin at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. "This is not your typical children's theater, but rather a company whose shows encourage students and their families to think about themselves and the world around them," according to the groupâ€™s literature. "Their scripts are creatively adapted from literature, history and legend and presented in an accessible way to young children, particularly elementary school students." The interactive presentations encourage children to clap their hands, rock out, and laugh with hosts Rock Lobster, Rock Shrimp and Hip-Hop Megastar Man-A-T. For further information, call Donna Bodden or Gina Spring at the CFCC Levy Center, 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levywaterpalooza010610.htm 933B088E-3246-4A08-87F2-6636ECFB4B6B Wed, 6 Jan 2010 16:25:34 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonnewreality010410.htm 0F0F1FF0-83F3-40F0-8E20-8503F04D8611 Tue, 5 Jan 2010 10:44:42 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalacomputer010410.htm E76E78A2-454A-4839-B4B2-F95D44E936B6 Mon, 4 Jan 2010 11:19:00 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/levyfieldtrip010410.htm 607F6F21-F198-4014-9182-DA7138636099 Mon, 4 Jan 2010 10:04:37 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/levycomputers010410.htm E93DA125-53DC-4BF3-AA06-709D65CFCEFC Mon, 4 Jan 2010 10:03:07 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrussport010410.htm 59009266-5720-4617-AAD8-3EF3ECF9BEF6 Mon, 4 Jan 2010 10:01:56 -0500 Continuing Education at Central Florida Community College has a course for everyone at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Antiques and Collectibles, Wednesdays, Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 103. The fee is $40. This beginning course will acquaint students with what is and what is not considered an antique or collectible. Learn about the various elements of furniture, glassware, china, pottery, silver and more. Senior Computers I, Fridays, Jan. 29 to Feb. 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Dorothea G. Jerome Building, Room 201B. The fee is $40. Learn computer basics in a class designed especially for the senior learner. Creative Fiction Writing I, Thursdays, Jan. 28 to Feb. 11, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 105. The fee is $45. Examine how to come up with a blockbuster idea, elements of plotting conflict and suspense, character development, dialogue and point of view. To register or for information call 352-249-1210. Register or learn about additional courses at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvariety010410.htm 11997F9F-C439-4C83-8B7D-7A22DAA094DE Mon, 4 Jan 2010 10:00:56 -0500 Register now for workforce related Continuing Education courses at the Central Florida Community College Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Public Speaking Pointers, Monday, Jan. 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 103. The fee is $99. Learn the nuts and bolts of public speaking, including great beginnings and happy endings, how to face your fears, what you need to know to be effective when you speak, how to organize what you will talk about, and 10 tips for successful public speaking. Notary,Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, Room 103. The course fee is $99 and includes a Florida Notary Handbook. This state-approved three-hour course is required for all individuals seeking to obtain a Florida notary commission. Students will receive a class completion certificate that must accompany the application for a new notary commission. The course is also recommended as a refresher for veteran notaries. To register or for information call 352-249-1210. Register or learn about additional courses at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusworkforce010410.htm 5EBE2B3E-6831-4A46-93A6-B5C1726952B3 Mon, 4 Jan 2010 09:59:51 -0500 The Central Florida Community College Levy Center will offer residents the opportunity to learn the Spanish language. The new class, Survival Spanish, will focus on the practical Spanish knowledge that you need when interacting with Spanish speakers and traveling to countries where Spanish is the predominant language. You will learn how to introduce yourself, talk about who you are, what you do and use appropriate language to shop, eat in a restaurant, rent a hotel room, ask for directions and tell time. The class meets for six weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 19. The course fee is $109. The textbook, â€œSpanish Nowâ€ Level 1 with CD by Ruth Silverstein, Heywood Wald and Allen Pomerantz, published by Barronâ€™s Educational Series Inc., must be purchased separately and costs about $30. You may enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland; by calling 352-493-9533; or online at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a> (select Levy noncredit catalog).http://www.cf.edu/news/levyspanish010410.htm DDF0087D-9D7A-496F-9773-F22195FE6359 Mon, 4 Jan 2010 09:58:59 -0500 The Central Florida Community College Levy Center will offer a new, three-week introductory course to QuickBooks, the small business financial software, on Tuesdays from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. beginning Jan. 19. Students will learn how to set up a company and perform the basic functions required to account for transactions encountered in most small businesses: setting up company files, invoicing customers and paying vendors. Participants will also learn how to create and generate reports using QuickBooks. The course fee is $99. The textbook, â€œQuickBooks Pro 2009 Level Iâ€ by Trisha Hakola, published by Labyrinth Learning, must be purchased separately and costs about $27. You may enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland; by calling 352-493-9533; or online at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a> (select Levy noncredit catalog).http://www.cf.edu/news/levyquickbooks010410.htm 3B689DB0-53F3-4222-8ACC-8523BB06A416 Mon, 4 Jan 2010 09:56:43 -0500 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is accepting enrollment for the 24-Hour Unarmed Security Officer course which begins Jan. 4 at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. This state-approved course meets the minimum education requirement to become a licensed Class D security officer. Classes will meet 6 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday through Jan. 9. The fee is $105 and includes all training materials. Due to state requirements, all class time must be attended. Upon completion, students may submit their state application for licensure. Within 180 days of licensing, individuals must complete the remaining 16 hours of the state total educational requirement. This additional 16 hours will be offered again at the college on Feb. 1. Registration will be accepted through Thursday, Dec. 31. Registration is available online at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/securityofficer121809.htm 50ED10FB-3539-4E71-9EF1-3AE06E8BFFFF Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:04:30 -0500 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is accepting enrollment for the Real Estate Principles and Practices course which begins Wednesday, Jan. 6, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. This state-approved course meets the 63-hour prelicensing education requirement to become a licensed real estate sales associate. Classes will meet 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays through Feb. 1. The class will not meet Jan.18, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The fee is $305. This course covers the minimum essentials for the new real estate professional. Students must pass the final exam and have a high school diploma or GED to sit for the state licensing exam. The required textbook is available at the CFCC Bookstore. Registration will be accepted through Monday, Jan. 4. To register visit <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/realestate121809.htm B50B557B-243D-4D6F-B2F6-5FB0317C0537 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:03:39 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonfeb121709.htm D9219AC8-E000-4970-9A4A-5FB0C7B5A0F7 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:46:20 -0500 Dr. Ed Dodge will return to Central Florida Community College Citrus Campus for a special section of Holistic Health Principles in January. The retired family physician and popular instructor moved to San Antonio, Texas, in March 2009, but agreed to return to Citrus County to teach a section of the course. The course will meet Tuesday through Thursday, Jan. 12-21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 103 of the new Citrus Learning and Conference Center, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The fee is $39. The course will explore the major principles of holistic health, including wholesome nutrition, exercise and relaxation, relationships and environment. Students will learn how putting these principles of holistic living into action can help nurture health of body, mind and spirit. Dodge obtained his medical degree from Indiana University and his Master of Public Health degree from Johns Hopkins University. Through a lifetime of experiences, he has grown to understand the value of embracing the whole person, body, mind and spirit. For information or registration, call 352-249-1210. Register online any time at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusholistichealth121409.htm 7D90273D-F53A-442F-AD5E-30E453DC77B0 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:25:49 -0500 Continuing Education at Central Florida Community College will offer the new course Bereavement and Loss of a Pet in January at the Citrus Campus. The course will meet on Wednesdays, Jan. 20 through Feb. 2, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Building 3, Room 206, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The course fee is $39. A cherished pet provides boundless, unconditional love and occupies and special place in your routine, your home and your heart. The class will explore the human-pet bond, offer understanding to the grieving process and offer techniques for coping. To register or for information call 352-249-1210. Register or learn about additional courses at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusbereavement121409.htm F31A7444-C2ED-4DEB-942D-3D08E912C1F8 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:25:01 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusfun121409.htm DD87FAFA-49CD-4EA5-B946-60F526BEBB81 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:23:52 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/citruscomputer121409.htm 3EDEA670-FC44-4A07-B59B-5FD8D5C367E7 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:22:33 -0500 The CFCC Levy Center will introduce a new Continuing Education program this spring, created especially for small business owners in the Nature Coast. The Ecotourism Business Workshops program consists of a series of workshops and field trips. The workshops cover Strategic Planning, Writing a Business Plan, Marketing and Running Your Business -- all designed with the ecotourism difference in mind. One additional workshop, called Interpretation, will teach participants how to help visitors and customers personally connect with the Nature Coast. This ecotourism program will also include QuickBooks Level I and Level II as well as two field trips which provide opportunities for business owners and their employees to explore our areaâ€™s natural resources. All area residents are welcome to participate in the field trips. A free information session will be held on Monday, Jan. 11, at 6:30 p.m. To register for the session or for more information about the program, contact Continuing Education Coordinator Joleen Gonzales at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland, or call 352-493-9533, ext. 2106. A brochure on the program is available at <a href="http://www.cf.edu/departments/levy/ce.htm" target="_blank" >www.cf.edu/departments/levy/ce.htm</a>. The Levy Center will be closed for midyear break Dec. 19 through Jan. 3.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyecotourism121409.htm AD310640-63D5-46FA-B7DA-256A5C20E416 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:13:57 -0500 The Equine Studies program Central Florida Community College has received the Chancellorâ€™s Award in Academic Affairs for the Florida College System. The Equine Studies Program Without Horses educates its students with a business-based model and provides students with the skills needed for new and emerging professions in the equine industry. CFCC initiated the program in 2004 as a response to local business needs for qualified workers to fill farm management positions. "We appreciate the partnerships we have formed with local horse farms as a cost-effective means to educate students," said Dr. Charles Dassance, CFCC president. "I am extremely proud of our Equine Studies program and this well deserved recognition." CFCC is the only two-year institution in Florida that offers an equine program and Equine Studies is the collegeâ€™s most popular Associate in Science degree program. The Chancellorâ€™s Award recognizes programs that help students achieve their educational and life goals by improving curriculum or instruction while striving for excellence in the quality of learning. The award was presented Nov. 18 at the annual convention of Florida Association of Community Colleges, which represents faculty, staff, administrators, trustees, presidents and retirees from Florida's 28 public community colleges.http://www.cf.edu/news/equineaward120709.htm A8174EF6-953E-4E6E-9DB1-CBC474541DEE Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:33:10 -0500 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is offering a Florida Long-Term Care Partnership Program continuing education course on Thursday, Dec. 10. This course discusses the Florida Long-Term Care Partnership Program, based on the model of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Topics include state and federal regulations, improvements, inflation and suitability. The course will meet from 6 to 10 p.m. The enrollment fee is $59. This course may also be completed by certified public accountants to earn continuing professional education credit under the technical business category. Register online any time at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a> or contact the CF Institute at 352-873-5804 to register or for information on continuing education requirements.http://www.cf.edu/news/ltccourse120709.htm 5F18DDA8-5096-4B92-904E-9570DE543D7A Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:32:08 -0500 Central Florida Community College recognized 11 students who completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program at the CFCC Levy Center on Thursday, Dec. 3. Receiving Certificates of Completion were Bobbie-Jo Burke, N-Kitta Chalmers, Stephanie Chickering, Erica Heitfield, Jenny Jackson, Samantha Olsen, Audrey Rivera, Ruth Ann Scribner, Douglas Sells, Iris Soto and Jordan Williams. The CNA program prepares students to work in the health care field as nursing assistants and to take and pass the Florida Certified Nursing Assistant exam. The program consists of 80 hours of classroom and lab training as well as 40 hours of clinical experience in a local health care facility. The students attended Ayres Health and Rehabilitation Center in Trenton for their clinical experience. All classes, except clinical training, are held at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., in Chiefland. A high school diploma or GED is not required. In addition to the CNA course, the Levy Center offers a variety of other courses including college credit, adult education, noncredit continuing education, and adult high school. Several courses are offered online. For additional information, visit the Levy Center or call 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levycna120709.htm E722C483-C8BB-4265-8372-71A5B191DE2D Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:31:04 -0500 Central Florida Community College has partnered with the Levy County Health Department to offer H1N1 influenza vaccinations to the public on Tuesday, Dec. 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the CFCC Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd, Chiefland. The vaccine is recommended as protection from H1N1 influenza, informally known as swine flu, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. People at greatest risk for H1N1 flu infection or transmission include children and young adults, caregivers of very young children, pregnant women, health care and emergency medical services personnel, and people with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease. There is no charge for the vaccine. For additional information, call Rebecca Lord at the CFCC Levy Center, 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyfluvaccine120709.htm 416C1A35-D0B1-4B01-827E-599BEA837CEC Mon, 7 Dec 2009 08:46:52 -0500 Central Florida Community College has received honors for Marketing and Public Relations Projects. The CFCC 2007-2008 Foundation Annual Report, created in partnership with First Impressions Printing of Ocala, received bronze honors from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations District 2, which includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, The Bahamas and Bermuda. The CFCC 2007-2008 Annual Report, created with First Impressions, earned first place honors from the Florida Association of Community Colleges, advocacy group of the 28 state colleges. CFCC also earned first place recognition from FACC for redesign of its Patriot icon, which is used on athletic uniforms. The icon was created in partnership with GOLD & Associates of Ponte Vedra Beach.http://www.cf.edu/news/mprprojects120409.htm 682C9EE1-AC2E-4147-8AA1-E3530D697C01 Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:46:54 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonholidayduet120309.htm 8862A916-2C63-45A3-B5F6-DF449FD21823 Thu, 3 Dec 2009 12:32:23 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonjan120209.htm D5B5702C-3BF8-4AEE-8446-04608AB5E2BE Wed, 2 Dec 2009 15:33:09 -0500 Central Florida Community College will hold its fall 2009 commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Ocala, 2801 S.E. Maricamp Road. Dr. Kenneth Ford, founder and CEO of the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, will give the commencement address. The Distinguished Service Award will be presented to Ira Holmes, longtime faculty, dean and founder of the CFCC International Film Series. For more information about graduation, call the Ocala Campus at 352-873-5800, Citrus Campus at 352-746-6721, or Levy Center at 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/fallgraduation120209.htm 792678DE-78EC-4878-8BF4-51B16A12BAEA Wed, 2 Dec 2009 14:11:06 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/namechange120109.htm 8F791AFF-7549-497F-A212-7842218CBE3C Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:50:56 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/holidayhours120109.htm 2FEDCF61-9DBD-4B4E-8BEA-8F01EA9BA903 Tue, 1 Dec 2009 08:56:17 -0500 The Central Florida Community College Levy Center is accepting enrollments for its new Medical Administrative Assistant Program that begins on Monday, Jan. 11. This 50-hour course prepares students to function effectively in many administrative and clerical positions in the health care industry. The program covers anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, insurance billing and coding, medical ethics, customer service and legal aspects. The program does not include a national or state certification. The course will be held at the Levy Center on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through March 3. The course fee of $999 includes all books, equipment and supplies. Enroll at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland, call 352-493-9533 or online at www.CFCCtraining.com (select Levy noncredit catalog).http://www.cf.edu/news/levymedasst120109.htm 053E8FA0-E271-4133-97DF-B2688CDE3C23 Tue, 1 Dec 2009 08:37:13 -0500 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is accepting enrollment for Real Estate Exam Cram courses starting Friday, Dec. 11. These courses provide in-depth preparation for the broker and sales associate licensing exams and offer review, instruction and practice questions. The courses are taught concurrently. Individuals preparing for the brokerâ€™s licensing exam will meet 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 11, 1 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 12, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 13. Sales associate licensing candidates will meet 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 12 and 13. The fee is $105 for the Broker Exam Cram and $99 for the Sales Associate Exam Cram. The course fees include study guides to prepare for the state licensing exam. Registration will be accepted through Wednesday, Dec. 9. To register or to obtain information about other real estate courses, visit <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a> or contact the CF Institute at 352-873-5804.http://www.cf.edu/news/examcram112509.htm AFDECDC0-1671-43B8-9883-D2F9B0AE845A Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:24:42 -0500 The Senior Institute at Central Florida Community College invites individuals 50 and better to a free seminar on "Water Conservation and You" at the Belleview and Dunnellon libraries. Nia Haynes, water conservation coordinator of Marion County Utilities, will present the program at the Belleview Public Library, 13145 S.E. Highway 484, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9. The program will be offered at the Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Road, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21. For more information or to register, call 352-291-4444. This program is offered as part of the Plus 50 Initiative of CFCC, the American Association of Community Colleges and the Atlantic Philanthropies and is open to area residents 50 and better.http://www.cf.edu/news/seniorinstitute112509.htm 35CF3F2E-3D23-4869-BD66-E1FF1396808E Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:34:00 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonredholiday112409.htm B7748AD7-63BC-4EF0-97F9-7304D8AB4293 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:03:05 -0500 The Central Florida Community College International Film Series will present the 2006 film "Little Childrenâ€ on Tuesday, Jan. 12. Sarah Pierce, once an English scholar, is a suburban housewife who is depressed with her monotonous life. She finds brief solace in a romance with a stay-at-home father she meets at a local park. A neighboring pedophile has the town frightened as he tries his best to regain a life of normalcy. The film takes a look at the lives of the individuals and the deep secrets they keep. The Oscar-nominated film is 137 minutes. The film is rated R for strong sexuality, nudity, language and some disturbing content. The film will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art of Central Florida Community College, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., and at 7 p.m. in Building 8, Room 110, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The viewing is free at CFCC. At the Appleton, viewers must pay museum admission unless they are museum members or patrons of the CFCC International Film Series. For more information about these screenings, or to learn how to become a Film Series member, call Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233.http://www.cf.edu/news/filmlittlechildren112409.htm 2896AB30-DC1C-43A9-BD9A-6EA389BACDFE Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:52:48 -0500 Central Florida Community College will participate in CHINA Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the Webber Center of the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. CHINA Town Hall is a national day of programming on China involving 40 cities throughout the United States. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the program begins at 8 p.m. with a live, national Webcast featuring noted Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt M. Campbell discussing the latest aspects of U.S.-China relations. He will then respond to questions from audience members throughout the country in a conversation moderated by Stephen A. Orlins, president of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations. The program continues locally with a town hall session featuring guest speaker Dr. Ilan Alon, professor, Cornell Chair of International Business and director of The China Center at Rollins College. He will be joined by CFCC faculty members Chuck Hiatt from Business, John Anene from Social Science, and Min Lu from Communications. "Developments in China, and Americaâ€™s response to these developments, have a direct impact on the lives of just about everyone in the United States," said Orlins. "CHINA Town Hall is designed to give Americans the opportunity to discuss these issues with Americaâ€™s major China experts." The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations is the leading national, non-partisan public affairs organization devoted exclusively to building constructive and durable relationships between the United States and China. The committee creates opportunities for informed discussion and reasoned debate about the issues of common interest and concern to the United States, the Peopleâ€™s Republic of China, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan. For information about the CHINA Town Hall event at CFCC, contact Pat Fleming at 352-854-2322, ext. 1348, or e-mail flemingp@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/chinatownhall112309.htm 2DDECEEA-8AF3-4208-B879-29D5BEE79852 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:53:36 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/paristrip112309.htm B4B4F135-C872-48E4-B194-3E672BA6C2ED Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:21:38 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/onlineinsurance112309.htm EE937542-D7BC-43C7-ACB8-1D3AFE4805FF Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:20:13 -0500 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College will offer Sign Language Basics on Tuesdays, Dec. 8 and 15. This four-hour beginner course will teach the deaf alphabet, hand shapes and finger spelling, and will prepare students for more advanced classes that begin in February. The course will meet 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course fee is $35. To register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com.</a> The registration deadline is Friday, Dec. 4.http://www.cf.edu/news/signlanguage112309.htm B72AB73E-3028-447E-B0DC-0CA57F7C6B4C Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:19:27 -0500 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is accepting registration for its Life, Health and Variable Annuities course, which begins Saturday, Dec. 5. This 40-hour course is the prelicensing requirement for all life, health and variable annuity insurance agents and will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 13. The classes will be held at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course fee is $315 and the textbook is available at Eager-1 Marketing, 2935 S.E. 58th Ave., Ocala. The course will expose students to various phases of life, health and variable annuities. Some of the topics covered include federal and state regulations, legal concepts of the insurance contract, and life and health insurance annuities. Enrollment will be accepted for this course through Tuesday, Dec. 1. For additional information or to register, call 352-873-5804. Registration is also available online at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalaannuities112009.htm 05FC8353-95C0-40D6-808F-6F405C929663 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:26:25 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvariety112009.htm 91EC09C5-D5D5-42F6-B858-34AFCF85560C Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:20:42 -0500 Admission to the "Art of the Chopper" exhibition, a local motorcycle show and competition, live rock â€™nâ€™ roll music and a meet-and-greet session with "Art of the Chopper" builders/owners will be among the special activities included in the Shifting Gears Party from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29, at the Appleton Museum of Art of Central Florida Community College. Tickets for this biker-friendly, community event are $25 and available at the museum and online at <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>. Among the eventâ€™s highlights, the "Art of the Chopper" exhibition features 30 one-of-a-kind motorcycles designed and built as works of art. In addition, a local motorcycle competition will be staged in front of the museum with bikes competing for trophies and a $100 Directorâ€™s Choice award in categories ranging from metric, domestic and chopper to bobber, touring, sport and antique. To enter the competition, contact Dwane Olson at Viking Cycle Art at 352-236-0045. There is a $10 registration fee in addition to the eventâ€™s $25 admission ticket donation. Other Shifting Gears Party activities include an autograph and photo session with "Art of the Chopper" builders and owners including Cyril Huze from Cyril Huze Custom Motorcycles in Boca Raton, Vince Doll from Redneck Engineering in Liberty, S.C., and American Drag Racing Leagueâ€™s 2009 drag bike points leader Scott Gray. There will also be live rock â€™nâ€™ roll by The Rewind Band, a silent auction, vendor booths and free barbecue lunch with admission. Guests arriving on motorcycles are invited to park at the Appleton and all other vehicles are requested to park at Scudderâ€™s Gallery Square (east of the Appleton on SR40) and catch the free shuttle bus to the museum. Owned and operated by Central Florida Community College, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd. (State Road 40), Ocala (Exit 352 east off I-75 or Exit 268 west off I-95). For more information, contact the Appleton Museum at 352-291-4455 or visit <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org" target="_blank" >www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonshiftgears112009.htm 0E30A251-8B34-4B24-9240-88BDEBEC7912 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:27:24 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalainsurance101809.htm C4A9F1BB-7153-4609-9F45-3837827AA107 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:14:17 -0500 Central Florida Community College has announced that Dr. Susan Chappell will serve as the interim director of the CFCC Levy Center in Chiefland. Chappell retired from Florida State College at Jacksonville about 18 months ago where she had most recently served as executive director of the FSCJ Foundation. "It will be a privilege to serve Central Florida Community College and Levy County as the interim director," Chappell said. "Iâ€™m looking forward to meeting many new friends and helping the Levy Center move forward to its next level of greatness. We have a great team there; all are excited about the important roles they play and the enormous potential we have for service to the county." Chappell also served as the interim president and executive dean at the Kent Campus of FSCJ, and as vice president of Student Affairs at South Arkansas Community College. She received her Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership from the University of Florida in 1995. "We are pleased to have Dr. Chappell on board as interim director of the Levy Center," said Dr. Charles Dassance, CFCC president. â€œShe brings a wealth of experience in the community college system, specifically in Florida." CFCC will conduct a search for a permanent director in the spring. Previous director of the Levy Center, Dr. Rayanne Giddis, is serving in the newly created position of dean of Academic Foundations at the CFCC Ocala Campus.http://www.cf.edu/news/Levychappell111809.htm 7A71E521-18C5-4607-95DB-FA8FF4971ABC Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:36:34 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusclinic111809.htm 4D3C4A2B-1D9E-40C9-BCC5-8949582D8413 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:34:44 -0500 Central Florida Community College will ring in the season with an opening reception for the 14th annual Trains at the Holidays exhibit. The community is invited to the free reception from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13, in the Webber Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Keith Marr will perform "Operation Lifesaver," an entertaining presentation for children on train safety. Marr will also perform "All Aboard," a show including many of his favorite train songs and stories. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibit is also free and continues through Wednesday, Dec. 30. The Ocala Model Railroaders will display scale scenes that depict the former Ocala attraction 6 Gun Territory. This recreation of a 19th century Wild West town will include the sky ride and front depot area with train. The Ocala 3Railers will feature the holiday-themed "Ocala North Pole Central" model railroad display, which includes the Lionel Polar Express, Lionel North Pole Central and MTH Christmas Express trains. The exhibit will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit is closed Dec. 24-25. For more information, call 352-873-5809.http://www.cf.edu/news/trains111709.htm 67854272-D51B-4500-B462-0A52527F3808 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:56:22 -0500 Central Florida Community College will present the musical comedy revue "Forbidden Broadway" in January. The Performing Arts Series event is set for 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 10, at Curtis Peterson Auditorium in Lecanto, 3810 W. Educational Path. The show is set for 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 11, at the Fine Arts Auditorium of the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Tickets are $22 to $27 and can be purchased by calling 352-854-2322, ext. 1416. " â€˜Forbidden Broadwayâ€™ is a walk down a funny lane for people who know the most familiar Broadway shows and a hysterical introduction to these shows for those who donâ€™t," said Dr. Jennifer Fryns, director of Visual and Performing Arts. "Itâ€™s a light-hearted spoof of everyoneâ€™s favorite musicals." The cast will also conduct a workshop with CFCC vocal and theater students. "Forbidden Broadway" was first seen at Palssonâ€™s Supper Club on New Yorkâ€™s Upper West Side in 1982. Gerald Alessandrini assembled musical parodies of Broadway shows he had written since childhood into a nightclub act. The show was a hit and has become New Yorkâ€™s longest-running musical comedy review. It has won Drama Desk, Obie and Outer Critics Circle awards. For information about the performances, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1416.http://www.cf.edu/news/pasbroadway111709.htm 4B4C8FBE-6EEA-4B08-A90C-BDBA6228CC76 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:22:12 -0500 Students and employees of Central Florida Community College will celebrate an early Thanksgiving with the 80 residents of Evangeline Booth Garden Apartments on Wednesday, Nov. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For the eighth consecutive year, CFCC will prepare and share a traditional meal with residents of Evangeline Booth, which is a venture of the Salvation Army, Housing Authority and private concerns in Marion County. "This is a very special event for the college," said Pat Fleming, professor of business and technology. "Many of the more than 1,000 staff and students who have visited Evangeline over the past eight years return year after year to spend time with their treasured friends. The turkey dinner is always a hit, especially when it is topped off with pumpkin pie ice cream, compliments of another friend of Evangeline Booth Garden, Brusterâ€™s Real Ice Cream." Over the years, students have embraced the apartments as a site for service-learning activities. Practical Nursing students have conducted health screenings; Career Academy students have planned and carried out holiday parties; art students have produced a mural for the community room; and personal services students have washed and cut hair and given manicures. The Thanksgiving dinner project has served more than 700 meals, contributed more than $2,000 to Evangeline Booth Gardenâ€™s community projects, and generated countless smiles for residents of the apartments. This year more smiles will be generated as Career Academy students set up a photo booth as part of the Dog Meets World Photo Diplomacy Project and invite residents to have their photograph taken. Photos will be printed on a portable printer and given to residents as a memento of the dinner. To learn more about the event or to make a donation for the meal, call Fleming at 352-854-2322, ext. 1348, or e-mail flemingp@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/thanksgiving111709.htm 69A0A1A0-9C9D-4177-8080-BDFBDC8AAE7A Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:21:06 -0500 The Central Florida Community College Levy Center will hold its next Parent Education and Family Stabilization class on Monday, Dec. 7, from 6 to 10 p.m. The course fee is $50. This four-hour class is for court-referred, divorcing parents with minor children and for persons involved in paternity litigation. The course focuses on the impact of divorce on the children and presents parenting techniques to assist children in coping with the divorce process. It also provides parents with information to help them make responsible decisions regarding parenting and co-parenting. The registration deadline is noon on Thursday, Dec. 3. Participants must provide the case number and the judgeâ€™s name at registration. To register, visit the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyparented111609.htm 2B9CC7DA-E79C-4FC8-B9D9-4E4158DF301B Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:20:25 -0500 The Central Florida Community College Levy Center is accepting enrollment for a 12-hour review and practice course for nonpracticing Certified Nursing Assistants who would like to re-enter the field and CNAs who have allowed their license to lapse and need to retake the state exam. The Skills and Knowledge Review for Lapsed Certified Nursing Assistants will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday, Dec. 7-10, at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. The deadline for enrollment is Monday, Nov. 30. The course consists of pre-assessment testing and review of theory as well as a thorough review and practice of the core CNA skills. The course cannot be taken as a substitute for a regular CNA course and is not an exam preparation course. The course fee is $90 and no textbook is required. You can enroll online at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a> (select Levy noncredit catalog), in person at the center, or by calling at 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyCNAs111609.htm 48EA9058-B81A-4DF8-9F39-75D4482896B2 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:19:26 -0500 Central Florida Community College has announced the final exam dates in 2009 for the General Education Development Test. Registration is at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2, for the full exam, which is set for Thursday, Dec. 10. Registration is at 10 a.m. on Dec. 2 for retakes, which will take place on Friday, Dec. 11. Individuals who would like to earn a GED in 2010, should begin now. Before beginning classes, students must complete the 12-hour Introduction to Adult Education course, which helps them identify strengths and set educational goals. All adult education programs are free. The introduction course is being offered this fall in preparation for GED classes in the spring. The introduction course will be offered Mondays through Wednesdays, Nov. 23-25, and Jan 4-6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening sessions will be offered Mondays through Wednesdays, Nov. 30-Dec. 2, from 4 to 9 p.m. Students need only attend one three-day course. The GED classes which begin in the spring are offered mornings, afternoons, evenings and online. Classes are open to those 16 and older who are not enrolled in any other school and do not have a high school diploma. Classes and testing take place at the CFCC Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. For more information, call Susan Harrington, retention, recruitment, and transition specialist for the adult education program, at 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyadulted111609.htm AE85BB59-2DFA-4007-9A23-231EBA5EC4EB Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:18:44 -0500 Continuing Education at Central Florida Community College is accepting registration for Senior Computers IV at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway in Lecanto. The course will be offered on Fridays, Nov. 20, Dec. 4 and 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Classes will meet in Building L2, Room 201B. The fee is $35. Learn the basics of creating slide shows with Power Point and the everyday functions of Excel. The course will be offered again Dec. 4-18 from 3 to 5 p.m. To register or for information call 352-249-1210. Register or learn about additional courses at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruscomputers111309.htm AB335285-F261-48C5-80B5-F5ADB60E565B Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:15:53 -0500 Central Florida Community College offers basic motorcycle courses in cooperation with the Motorcycle Training Institute, now at a reduced price of $225. The Motorcycle Basic Rider Course is a research-based and action-oriented curriculum designed to teach beginning motorcyclists of all ages the physical and mental skills necessary to ride safely on the street. It includes basic motorcycle operation, maximum effective braking techniques, turning skills, obstacle avoidance maneuvers, classroom instruction and 10 hours of on-cycle training. The three-day course is held most Fridays from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sundays 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The course fee includes the use of student workbooks, helmets and motorcycles. RiderCoaches for the program are all experienced motorcycle operators who are nationally certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. For more information, call Continuing Education at the Citrus Campus, 352-249-1210. For enrollment, call MTII at 877-308-7246. The schedule is also available online at <a href="http://www.mtii.com" target="_blank" >www.mtii.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusmotorcycle111009.htm 74643DEA-11AD-40A5-AD57-5A394FE652B3 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:08:31 -0500 Save the date for Central Florida Community College Foundation Taste of Ocala: April 25, 2010. The 22nd annual scholarship fundraiser will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Attendees will have an opportunity to sample dishes from the areaâ€™s finest restaurants as they support a worthy cause. Ticket prices remain $25 in advance, $15 for CFCC students with ID and for children ages 5-12. All tickets at the gate are $30. Ticket outlets and online ticket availability will be announced later. Over the past 21 years, an estimated $385,000 has been disbursed to about 750 students through the CFCC Foundationâ€™s Taste of Ocala scholarships. For information about Taste of Ocala contact Phyllis Marino at 352-873-5808 or e-mail marinop@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalataste110909.htm F6549052-6F83-4EFE-9C2E-E6CF15F96501 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:40:07 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/internationaled110909.htm 2A0ABDE4-DCAF-460A-B3A1-D0857C6108E7 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:38:49 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusinternationaled110909.htm FCAEEE6C-7EA8-4E4D-8B96-0CCA767F6FCD Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:37:48 -0500 Central Florida Community College Patriot Blues Jazz Band will present "Jazz at the Webber"  on Sunday, Nov. 22. Performances will be held at 3 and 7:30 p.m. at the Webber Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The 7:30 performance replaces one that had been scheduled for Saturday. The doors open to the public 30 minutes before each performance. The CFCC Patriot Blues Big Band, combo and vocalists will perform under the direction of Sam McClung, CFCC associate professor of music. Selections for these performances include "Step Right Up" by Oliver Nelson, arranged for the Count Basie Band; "Walkinâ€™ Shoes" by Gerry Mulligan, arranged for the Stan Kenton Band; and "Jingle Bells," arranged by Joe Clayton for Diana Krall and featuring vocal student Ketely Jean-Baptiste. Seating is limited. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. Refreshments will be served at an additional cost. Tickets are available through the Box Office at 352-873-5810 or the Web site <a href="http://%20tickets.CF.edu" target="_blank" >tickets.CF.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/jazzatwebber110909.htm EF196EEE-324E-417E-8615-12653E347A4F Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:36:11 -0500 Pathways Life Services at Central Florida Community College invites individuals 50 and better to a free seminar on Friday, Nov. 20, about re-entering the workforce. A Job Club will follow for participants who are seeking employment. The seminar will help seniors who are starting a new career, considering a change in career, or who want to improve in their current career. The seminar will focus on resumes, applications, job development and interviewing. It will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Ewers Century Center, Room 107, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The Job Club will meet from 11 a.m. to noon and will be an open forum for seniors to discuss their job search experiences with their peers. Senior-friendly employers will discuss job opportunities. One Stop Workforce Connection will also have a representative at the meeting. Attendees can participate in the seminar, Job Club or both. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are required and can be obtained by calling the Pathways office at 352-291-4444. This program is offered as part of the Plus 50 Initiative of CFCC, the American Association of Community Colleges and the Atlantic Philanthropies and is open to area residents 50 and better.http://www.cf.edu/news/pathwaysjobclub110909.htm 250E6FDE-2AAD-432C-B6CB-4BBA597119AC Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:35:09 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/adjunctsneeded110609.htm 7628264B-85C1-4C25-84EE-C68D39078139 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:37:06 -0500 Central Florida Community College Variations show choir will present "Into the Woods" Nov. 13-15. " 'Into the Woods' is a masterful blending of our favorite fairy tales into a funny, thought-provoking show that ultimately teaches us life lessons," said Gregory Ruffer, assistant professor at CFCC and music director of the show. "The students at CFCC have grown immensely through the opportunity to study and perform Stephen Sondheim's greatest work." The Broadway musical is one of Sondheim's best-known musicals and earned nine Tony nominations and three Tony awards (Best Actor, Best Score, Best Book) in 1979. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 13 and 14 and at 3 p.m. on Nov. 14 and 15 in the Fine Arts Auditorium at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Tickets are available by calling the Box Office at 352-873-5810 or by visiting <a href="http://tickets.CF.edu" target="_blank" >tickets.CF.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/variationsintothewoods110609.htm 9CC7D6E5-F024-4FCC-B92C-6A0F64BCD433 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:36:11 -0500 The Central Florida Community College International Film Series will present the 2006 film "Outsourced" on Tuesday, Nov. 17. In this romantic comedy, a customer call center worker travels to India to train his replacement after learning that his job has been outsourced. Although initially frustrated by cultural misunderstandings, he soon finds that he has much in common with the replacements. As he learns more about his new friends he learns something new about himself. John Jeffcoat directed the 103-minute film which is rated PG-13. The film will be shown at 2 and 7 p.m. in Building 8, Room 110, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The viewing is free. For more information about these screenings, or to learn how to become a Film Series member, call Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233.http://www.cf.edu/news/filmoutsourced110609.htm 7696026F-E957-4EEF-A981-C4D4565BD068 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:35:19 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvariety110609.htm 33D6C1BA-BDBC-4381-AC1C-EC7673774B63 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:33:47 -0500 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is offering two continuing education insurance courses on Friday, Nov. 13, in partnership with the Ocala chapter of the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors. The sessions will be held 9:20 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. following the monthly breakfast meeting of NAIFA-Ocala at Ocala Elks Club & Lodge, 702 N.E. 25th Ave. Breakfast begins at 8 a.m. Life Insurance Needs Analysis will review the role of insurance and covers topics such as individual and group products, calculating human life value, and uncovering unmet needs. The course provides four hours of intermediate continuing education credit for life agents. Hurricane Loss Mitigation II explores mitigation options for property and casualty insurance coverage. This four-hour intermediate course satisfies the premium discounts/mitigation options and ethics requirements for personal lines agents, general lines agents and insurance customer service representatives. It also provides hours towards the ethics and optional continuing education hours for independent and company adjusters. Certified public accountants may complete the either course for continuing professional education credit. The fee for each course is $59 and includes breakfast and lunch. Register online any time at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a> or contact the CF Institute at 352-873-5804 to register or for information on continuing education requirements. A discount is available for NAIFA-Ocala members.http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalainsurance110609.htm 002D40D2-DB26-4703-B854-A0D914ED05F8 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:32:42 -0500 Central Florida Community College will present "Faces of Asia at CFCC: Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea," a presentation on international education, today. There is no fee for the Global Conversations event, which will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m in the Webber Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Students from these countries will discuss their experiences at CFCC and the differences in the educational systems of the United States and their countries. In addition, Ramona Kirsch, director of International Education at CFCC, will present photographs and share cultural experiences of her work in Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea. Guests may bring their lunch. Drinks will be provided. Before or after the presentation, guests may also view the Webber Gallery exhibit "Face of Asia, Steven McCurry Photographs," which closes Saturday, Nov. 7, at 4 p.m. The exhibit is also free. For information, contact Kirsch at 352-854-2322, ext. 1624. "Faces of Asia at CFCC" is a presentation of the Council for Diversity and Global Understanding and the International Student Club.http://www.cf.edu/news/facesofasia110609.htm 621E7E91-51D9-42E6-9E78-8F54B62DCF76 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:31:22 -0500 Central Florida Community College will present "Ed Asner as FDR" on Nov. 22. The solo performance drama is based on Dore Scharyâ€™s Broadway hit "Sunrise at Campobello" and chronicles Franklin Delano Rooseveltâ€™s White House years. The Performing Arts Series Event is set for 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22, at Curtis Peterson Auditorium in Lecanto, 3810 W. Educational Path. Tickets are $25 to $27 and can be purchased by calling 352-854-2322, ext. 1416. A performance in Ocala on Monday, Nov. 23, is sold out. "Ed Asner as FDR" brings to life issues faced by our country not only during the Great Depression and World War II, but also by contemporary American society. Asner, who has enjoyed a successful TV, film and voice acting career, is the recipient of seven Emmy Awards ("Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "Lou Grant"), 16 Emmy nominations and five Golden Globe Awards. He is a member of the TV Academy Hall of Fame and most recently won accolades for his role in the animated film "Up!" "We are excited to present a performance with so many dimensions," said Dr. Jennifer Fryns, director of Visual and Performing Arts. "We have an accomplished actor portraying a presidentâ€™s efforts to guide his administration during a compelling and very relevant era of our nationâ€™s history." For information about the performance, call 352-854-2322, ext. 1416.http://www.cf.edu/news/pasedasner110409.htm 549381E8-A92A-40A1-828D-47FE655AD31C Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:32:40 -0500 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is accepting enrollment for insurance continuing education courses at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The courses will meet on Monday, Nov. 16, in Building L2, Room 201A. Suitability of Annuity and Life Insurance Transactions will meet 9 a.m. to noon. The course focuses on the duties and responsibilities of insurers and agents to ensure that the recommendation of an annuity product is appropriate for senior clients. This course satisfies the senior suitability education requirement for life insurance agents and now substitutes for their ethics continuing education requirement. The fee is $45. Hurricane Loss Mitigation II explores the topic of mitigation options for property and casualty insurance coverage. This four-hour intermediate course satisfies the premium discounts/mitigation options and ethics requirements for personal lines agents, general lines agents and insurance customer service representatives. It also provides hours toward the ethics and optional continuing education hours for independent and company adjusters. It will meet 1 to 5 p.m. and the fee is $59. Certified public accountants may complete either course for continuing professional education credit. The enrollment deadline for these courses is Thursday, Nov. 12. Register online any time at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a> or contact the CF Institute at 352-873-5804 to register or for information on continuing education requirements.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusinsurance110409.htm 3B5BA107-A57E-47F1-A979-6132FEAE1B9D Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:31:48 -0500 Central Florida Community College students brought home top honors from the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses Association conference in Nashua, N.H., Oct. 14-19. Erica Couture, Sarah Klinger, Ryan Ruohonen and Jenelle Wilson from the Practical Nursing Student Association earned perfect scores in the Skills Challenge and won three trophies, as well as first place in the College Bowl competition. Additional supporting students were Robert Brill, Paul Gramann and Kyle Simmons. They were accompanied by CFCC Assistant Professor and club advisor Kathy Dismuke.http://www.cf.edu/news/nursing%20honors110409.htm 3F1EAD1D-7564-479A-8C24-433E0019E5FA Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:31:05 -0500 Central Florida Community College will host Dr. Gary R. Mormino, author of "Land of Sunshine, State of Dreams: A Social History of Modern Florida" on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The presentation is free and begins at 6 p.m. in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building, Room 110, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. "Dr. Mormino is the leading historian of Florida today," said Darrell G. Riley, assistant professor of Social Sciences at CFCC. "Through his most recent book, Mormino reveals how the tremendous social changes in Florida during the past 60 years have done more to shape our state than hanging chads, close elections and political battles." Mormino is the Frank E. Duckwall Professor of History at the University of South Florida. He is also the author of "Immigrants on the Hill: Italian-Americans in St. Louis, 1882-1982" and "The Immigrant World of Ybor City: Italians and Their Latin Neighbors in Tampa, 1885-1985." Funding for the presentation is provided through a grant from the CFCC Teaching/Learning Institute. For information, contact Riley at 352-854-2322, ext. 1397, or rileyd@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/authormormino110409.htm EB9A85ED-4C7A-45AC-930F-33EDDD737131 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:29:53 -0500 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is accepting registration for its Florida Notary Training course, which will be held Thursday, Nov. 19. This state-approved three-hour course is required for all individuals seeking to obtain a Florida notary commission. The class will be held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course fee is $99 and includes a Florida Notary Handbook. Students will receive a class completion certificate that must accompany the application for a new notary commission. The course is also recommended as a refresher for veteran notaries. The enrollment deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 17. For additional information or to register, call 352-873-5804. Registration is also available online at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalanotary110409.htm BC40A8E4-A507-4A83-90A8-02D9B0C0119E Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:29:04 -0500 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is accepting enrollment for the Real Estate Principles and Practices course which begins Monday, Nov. 16, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. This state-approved course meets the 63-hour prelicensing education requirement to become a licensed real estate sales associate. Classes will meet 5:30 to 10 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays through Dec. 10. The class will not meet Nov. 25 and 26 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The fee is $300. This course covers the minimum essentials for the new real estate professional. Students must pass the final exam and have a high school diploma or GED to sit for the state licensing exam. The required textbook is available at the Ocala Campus bookstore. Registration will be accepted through Thursday, Nov. 12. To register or to obtain information about other real estate courses, visit <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a> or contact the CF Institute at 352-873-5804.http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalarealestate110409.htm 8A24BC58-B2D1-4420-857B-271A442BCE49 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:28:11 -0500 Central Florida Community College Theatre will present "The Miracle Worker," the inspiring story of the transformational relationship between Helen Keller and teacher Anne Sullivan. Keller was the first deaf and blind person to earn a bachelorâ€™s degree and inspired generations as an author, lecturer and political activist until her death in 1968. Her story comes to life in "The Miracle Worker." The performances will take place in CFCCâ€™s Fine Arts Auditorium, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala. Matinee performances will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8. Evening performances will be held at 7:30 Wednesday through Saturday, Nov. 4-7. The Sunday performance will feature a sign language interpreter and when ordering tickets guests may indicate that they would like to be seated in view of the interpreter. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved by calling the CFCC Box Office, 352-873-5810, or online at <a href="http://tickets.CF.edu" target="_blank" >http://tickets.CF.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/miracleworker110309.htm FBFE236C-934F-4FC7-A427-AE548F4E7081 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:29:13 -0500 The Central Florida Community College Levy Center will offer a four-week Intermediate Digital Photography and Editing class on Tuesdays from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. beginning Nov. 17. The class builds on the Basic Digital Photography and Editing course but is also open to students who have a working knowledge of their digital camera and basic photo editing software. This class will explore more advanced camera settings and delve into Photoshop Elements as a digital editing tool. Students will learn retouching techniques and how to improve pictures by using levels and layers. The course fee is $79 and students will need to bring their camera, camera manual and cables as well as a USB/flash drive to class. Seating is limited. Instructor Bill Kilborn has earned the Master of Photography Degree and the Photographic Craftsman Degree from the Professional Photographers of America. He made the transition to digital photography as soon as it became viable and has become a master of Adobe Photoshop with 15 years of experience. Students may enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland, by telephone at 352-493-9533 or online at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a> (select Levy noncredit classes). The registration deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 10.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyphoto110409.htm FD554F97-0379-4D26-903D-6FC277DC0A89 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:28:01 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletondecember110209.htm 6CD094E2-2DCA-4520-99F5-B92984E8C149 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:35:08 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/CLCC102709.htm 985DF719-B021-474A-8B48-DB47CA3EE367 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:33:08 -0500 http://www.cf.edu/news/studentpublications102709.htm 698CCA2C-72F9-4E54-953C-2352308761B0 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:41:03 -0400 Central Florida Community College has announced that the 20th annual Taste of Citrus on Oct. 25 at the Citrus Campus had one of the largest turnouts in the history of the fundraising event. An estimated 600 to 700 people sampled fine dining, casual cuisine and desserts from area restaurants and catering businesses. Ticket sales raise funds for the CFCC Foundation Taste of Citrus Endowment, which provides scholarships for Citrus County students to attend CFCC. Several participants were recognized for their culinary contributions, including Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center which received the Overall Presentation award. In the appetizers category, Yai Yai International Style & Lounge received first-place honors, Citrus Memorial Hospital Catering received second, and Boat House Restaurant received third. In the entrees category, Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center received first place, Plantation Golf Resort & Spa received second, and Havana House CafÃ© received third. In the dessert category, Chocolate Fountains by AnnaMaria received first place, Publix Supermarket in Homosassa received second, and Edible Arrangements received third. The 2009 Taste of Citrus Committee would like to thank all the restaurants, sponsors, silent auction donors and attendees for making this Taste of Citrus one of the best yet.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrustastesuccess102609.htm 66CE1A59-C1A0-4305-A244-604451FC70D3 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:16:29 -0400 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College will offer Basic Accounting and Bookkeeping beginning Monday, Nov. 2. The course will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. through Nov. 18. The fee is $109 and includes course materials. This course is for small business owners, accounting students having problems in accounting courses, and other individuals who want to learn bookkeeping. Some topics that will be covered are the income statement and balance sheet, forms of business ownership, fundamental concepts of accounting, transaction analysis, and the accounting process. For information or to register, call 352-873-5804 or visit <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com" target="_blank" >www.CFCCtraining.com</a>. The registration deadline is noon on Friday, Oct. 30.http://www.cf.edu/news/bookkeeping102609.htm F7F79C3B-A042-4F1C-9CB5-BA93D0FAE45C Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:15:36 -0400 Central Florida Community College has earned the top ranking in the National Junior College Athletics Association Men's Division I Basketball Poll, the NJCAA announced today. Led by head coach Tim Ryan, the Patriots return all five starters and seven total players from last year's 21-11 state-semifinalist team. Ricardo Ratliffe headlines the list of returning players: the 6-foot-9 power forward set a school single-season scoring record and earned first-team NJCAA All-American status as a freshman and is being recruited heavily by many major Division I programs. Only three Florida teams ranked among the NJCAA's preseason top 30. Tallahassee Community College is ranked seventh, while defending state champion Chipola College is ranked 13th. Iowa Western Community College, Midland College (Texas), Three Rivers Community College (Mo.), and North Idaho College round out the national top five. The Florida Community College Activities Association will release its state poll on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The 2009-2010 NJCAA Basketball Preseason All-America Teams will be announced Thursday, Oct. 29. The first regular-season team rankings will be released Nov. 17. The Patriots open their regular season Nov. 3 at St. Petersburg College. Their home opener is set for Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. against Hillsborough Community College.http://www.cf.edu/news/patriotpoll102609.htm CF4F80BC-BB9F-45AD-AA9F-8926AA01F50F Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:14:42 -0400 Gary Ashlock, professor of Environmental Sciences at Central Florida Community College, has been inducted into the Trinity Valley Community College Hall of Fame Class of 2009. He was recognized in October at the college in Athens, Texas. In 12 seasons as head coach of the Lady Cardinal basketball team (1978-1990), Ashlock produced five conference championships and piloted TVCC to the three national tournament appearances in 1980-1982. He is the school's all-time winningest women's coach with a 281-96 record.http://www.cf.edu/news/ashlockhonor102609.htm 8D7000FE-6D7B-41C1-BF3A-DB1F4B072289 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:32:16 -0400 Central Florida Community College recognized 14 students who completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program at the CFCC Levy Center on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Receiving Certificates of Completion were Tonya Adams, Patricia Byrd, Theresa Catlett, Christy Coley, Karen Couey, Mary Crawford, Brittany Davis, Jasmine Denson, Mack Harris, Evelyn Hemphill, Maria Huertas, April Jeffery, Brittany McLaughlin and Christina Prevatt. The CNA program prepares students to work in the health care field as nursing assistants and to take and pass the Florida Certified Nursing Assistant exam. The program consists of 80 hours of classroom and lab training as well as 40 hours of clinical experience in a local health care facility. The students attended Ayres Health and Rehabilitation Center in Trenton for their clinical experience. All classes, except clinical training, are held at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., in Chiefland. A high school diploma or GED is not required. In addition to the CNA course, the Levy Center offers a variety of other courses including college credit, adult education, noncredit continuing education, and adult high school. Several courses are offered online. For additional information, visit the Levy Center, call 352-493-9533, or go to www.CF.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/levycna102609.htm CF6C96B1-5385-48D2-A4BC-406096896632 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:30:59 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusopening102109.htm 863F3E8E-66EA-4137-A924-8E40DD3AD37A Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:43:04 -0400 Central Florida Community College will present a free lecture at 6 p.m. today on the â€œSymbolism of the Mandala.â€ The lecture will be presented by a monk from the Drepung Loseling Monastery and will be held at the Webber Center of the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Monks from the monastery are in residence at CFCC creating a sand mandala. The mandala creation can be viewed at the Webber Center today from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. A closing ceremony will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Mandalas typically have outer, inner and secret meanings, according to the Drepung Loseling Monastery. On the outer level they represent the world in its divine form; on the inner level they represent a map by which the ordinary human mind is transformed into an enlightened mind; and on the secret level they depict primordially perfect balance of the subtle energies of the body and the clear, light dimension of the mind. For information about the events call the Webber Center Gallery at 352-873-5809.http://www.cf.edu/news/mandalalecture102109.htm 3975CDDA-5E2D-4F54-89C2-9A4A654A02F7 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:35:20 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/spain102009.htm F5132753-F789-47AD-988F-42B72EB85C30 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:55:47 -0400 Central Florida Community College Alumni will host the inaugural CFCC Alumni After Hours on Thursday, Nov. 5, with alum Charlie Walker of the popular Jacksonville-based Charlie Walker Band performing. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Music begins at 6 p.m. "Itâ€™s our goal to bring alums back to the college for a number of good reasons -- fun being at the top of the list," said Jeremy Applegate, president of the Alumni Board of Directors. "Itâ€™s always great to see friends back at CF. We hope changing our annual fall alumni function into an after hours event will allow more people to attend, especially those coming from out of the area." Walker opened for pop group Mosaic in three benefit concerts held at CFCC in July. Walker blends elements of blues, soul and organic simplicity to create a heart-felt connection with the audience. A $10 donation is requested. Alumni are asked to RSVP by Oct. 26 to Alumni Development Coordinator LaKeshia Murphy at MurphyL@cf.edu or 352-854-2322, ext. 1436. Signature sponsor is Bernie Little Distributing.http://www.cf.edu/news/alumniafterhours102009.htm CA408D3B-9CC9-4D9D-9D0B-30D1BD6939EA Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:53:53 -0400 The Central Florida Community College Levy Center is accepting enrollment for Fundamentals of MS Office 2007. This five-week course will meet Mondays, Nov. 9 through Dec. 7, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This course is designed for those who want to gain new computer skills for the workplace. Students will learn the basic skills of the MS Office suite of programs -- Word, Excel, Power Point and Access -- using project-based lessons to help them feel comfortable creating documents. Students must have basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills in order to enroll. The course fee is $69 and textbook is sold separately. This course qualifies for Technical Business CPE credit for Florida CPAs. Written proof of attendance will be supplied. Students may enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland, by telephone at 352-493-9533 or online at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com">www.CFCCtraining.com</a> (select Levy noncredit classes). Enrollment deadline is Monday, Nov. 2.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyoffice101909.htm 60C9EAC1-8E93-49B4-A82F-76A6212AB245 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:17:03 -0400 Art students will want to attend the new Watercolor Technique Workshop that will be offered at the Central Florida Community College Levy Center on Friday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Presented by Citrus County equine artist Debra Oliver, this workshop will explore the basics of using water media -- from selecting paper and brushes to practicing different techniques for paint application, creating texture and making corrections. Students will practice techniques along with the instructor; they will not work on an actual painting. The course fee is $45 and students should bring a pad of 140-pound watercolor paper and their own supplies. This class is designed for students who are new to working with watercolors and for those seeking to refresh their skills. Enroll in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd., Chiefland, by telephone at 352-493-9533 or online at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com">www.CFCCtraining.com</a> (select Levy noncredit classes). Deadline for enrollment is Monday, Nov. 2.http://www.cf.edu/news/levypaint101909.htm 54B39A63-8962-4927-96D2-8F30AC88EDD3 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:15:55 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/chinalecture101909.htm A6CCF1DA-EA84-4198-88F0-8C968245E68B Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:14:43 -0400 Central Florida Community College has announced the appointment of Dr. Rayanne Giddis as dean of Academic Foundations. Giddis, who has served as director of the collegeâ€™s Levy Center since 1998 will move to the Ocala Campus to fill the newly created position. "Dr. Giddis has done a terrific job at the Levy Center. This will be a new opportunity for her and I appreciate her willingness to take on this new challenge," said Dr. Charles R. Dassance, CFCC president. "Dr. Giddis has the experience and knowledge to help us focus on improving the success of our college prep students." As dean of Academic Foundations, Giddis will oversee Title III programs, Student Support Services and the College Success Institute. These programs focus on providing students the tools they need to be able to perform at a college level. "I am honored to have been offered the opportunity to serve the college in this important role," Giddis said. "This was certainly a difficult decision as it means I also leave a job I love in a wonderful community. I feel fortunate to have made many good friends and colleagues in Levy County and those connections will remain with me." Giddis has been employed by CFCC since 1998 and has a doctorate in Higher Education Leadership from the University of Florida. An announcement will be made soon regarding the leadership of the Levy Center.http://www.cf.edu/news/giddistransition101909.htm 1D860470-36BB-4E0D-B814-AA737393D23C Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:13:20 -0400 Central Florida Community College encourages adults who would like to earn a GED to prepare now. Before beginning the General Education Development Test program, students must complete the 12-hour Introduction to Adult Education course which helps them identify strengths and set educational goals. All adult education programs are free. The introduction course is being offered this fall in preparation for GED programs in the spring. The course will be offered Mondays through Wednesdays, Nov. 2-4, Nov. 23-25, and Jan. 4-6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening sessions will be offered Mondays through Wednesdays, Oct. 26-28 and Nov. 30-Dec 2, from 4-9 p.m. Students need only attend one three-day course. The GED classes which begin in the spring are offered mornings, afternoons, evenings and online. Classes are open to those 16 and older who are not enrolled in any other school and do not have a high school diploma. For more information, call Susan Harrington, retention, recruitment, and transition specialist for the adult education program, at 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyadulted101909.htm 566F93C5-9320-48F5-8DAE-7EC45C062E55 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:17:10 -0400 The African-American Student Union at Central Florida Community College will hold a Fall Health Festival for students and community members on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The free event will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. About 40 exhibitors will have a variety of health information, and there will be free HIV/AIDS testing, diabetes screenings, blood pressure exams and eye exams. According to the Florida Department of Health, 25 percent of HIV cases in Marion County in June 2009 were persons between the ages 20-29 and 34 percent of all cases were between the ages of 30-39. Those two age groups accounted for 51 percent of AIDS cases in Marion County. The HIV/AIDS testing is confidential and results will be available in about 20 minutes. Counseling will be available for students. No appointment is necessary. "The African-American Student Union is pleased to be able to provide this Fall Health Festival for Students and the Community," said Angela Leed, AASU member. "A strong community is healthy in mind, body and spirit." For information about the event, contact Leed at 352-419-5392 or teacherangelaregan@yahoo.comhttp://www.cf.edu/news/aasuhealthfest101909.htm A1A22DF2-DD6C-4A81-882D-1262A2D3CE12 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:16:08 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvariety101909.htm AA063772-5B76-4B1A-836F-1313C67AC3C1 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:14:32 -0400 "Recent Works By Ummarid â€˜Tonyâ€™ Eitharong" will open on Friday, Oct. 30, at the Appleton Museum of Art of Central Florida Community College. Presented in the Appletonâ€™s Contemporary Gallery through Nov. 29, Eitharongâ€™s multimedia artwork uses dramatic scale to focus on the fragile balance between war and peace, and his use of childlike objects illuminates the contrary relations between innocence and global destruction. Admission to the Appleton is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths ages 10-18; and free for members, CFCC students, children age 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays and closed on Mondays. In addition to Eitharongâ€™s exhibition, the Appleton features the "Art of the Chopper" through Jan. 10, 2010. In this special exhibition, guests can view 30 one-of-a-kind motorcycles designed and built as works of contemporary art. Each chopper is accompanied by a series of photographs and didactic panels featuring information on the bikeâ€™s artist/builder. Other activities scheduled include a Motorcycles in Film Series and Lectures on Sunday afternoons through Nov. 15, and free motorcycle lectures at 7 p.m. on Nov. 18 and Dec. 16. Admission tickets to the "Art of the Chopper" exhibition are available at the Appleton Museum and online at www.AppletonMuseum.org. Prices are $12 for adults; $10 for seniors 55 or better; $8 for members, youths age 10-18 and college students with ID; $5 for children age 3 to 9; and children under 3 are free. The Appletonâ€™s Shifting Gears Party is scheduled for Nov. 29. Admission is $25 and includes the "Art of the Chopper" exhibition, a local motorcycle show/competition, live rock â€™nâ€™ roll band, motorcycle merchandise vendors, silent auction, food and more. All Appleton visitors can also enjoy the museumâ€™s permanent collections of European, American and Contemporary art as well as Asian, African and pre-Columbian artifacts. A 12-month membership is available for $25 for seniors 55 and over, $30 for adults 18 and over, $40 for two seniors over age 55, $50 for a family of two adults and any children under age 18, and $15 for all college students and current or retired educators. Owned and operated by Central Florida Community College, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, just east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org">www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/appletoneitharong101909.htm 18D89645-DCBF-406F-830D-8EEAABCFC78A Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:10:37 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrustastetickets101209.htm 03183093-1AEF-4A37-AF1A-1A5B76F90F2C Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:27:42 -0400 "Art of the Chopper" presents 30 motorcycles as both sculptural art and artifacts of American culture and opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Appleton Museum of Art of Central Florida Community College. This is the first collection of motorcycles created as contemporary works of art and curated for exhibition. Each chopper is accompanied by a series of photographs of the artists/builders and didactic panels by Tom Zimberoff, guest curator and author of the "Art of the Chopper" book. Also presented will be 20 half-tanks by Mitch Omar of Custom Paints that are individually mounted and illustrate the various traditional paint jobs that have been featured on motorcycles over the decades. Admission tickets to the â€œArt of the Chopperâ€ exhibition are available at the Appleton Museum and online at <a href="http://www.AppletonMuseum.org">www.AppletonMuseum.org</a>. Prices are $12 for adults; $10 for seniors 55 or better; $8 for members, youths age 10-18 and college students with ID; $5 for children age 3 to 9. Children under 3 are free. Complementing the "Art of the Chopper" exhibition, the Appleton will offer a Motorcycles In Film Series and Lectures on Sunday afternoons from Oct. 11 through Nov. 15, guest appearance by AFT Custom Motorcycle Girls on Oct. 17, and a Shifting Gears Party with a local motorcycle show/competition and live rock band on Nov. 29. Free motorcycle lectures will also be presented by Zimberoff on Oct. 21 at 5 and 7 p.m., motorcycle collector Teri Garbig on Nov. 18 at 7 p.m., and Viking Cycle Art owner Duane Olson on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. In addition to "Art of the Chopper," guests will enjoy the Appletonâ€™s permanent collections of world class art and artifacts. Regular daily admission to the Appleton Museum, which doesnâ€™t include "Art of the Chopper," is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 55 or better and students 19 and over; $3 for youths 10-18; and free for members, CFCC students, children 9 and under, and active military personnel and their immediate families. The Appleton Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays and closed on Mondays. In addition to daily admission, a 12-month membership is available. Owned and operated by Central Florida Community College, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd. (State Road 40), Ocala, just east of downtown (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95).http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonaotc100909.htm EB3229FB-952D-41F2-BC04-0D9DF2F0B3DD Fri, 9 Oct 2009 16:49:32 -0400 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is accepting registration for Personal Auto: Beyond the Basics on Saturday, Oct. 17. The continuing education course will meet at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This seven-hour intermediate course highlights the gray areas in personal automobile insurance coverage. General lines agent, personal lines agents and insurance customer service representatives may complete this course for continuing education credit. The fee is $89. Enrollments will be accepted through Thursday, Oct. 15. Certified public accountants may complete this course for continuing professional education credit. For additional information or to register, call 352-873-5804. To learn about additional Continuing Education courses at CFCC, <a href="http://visit www.CFCCtraining.com">visit www.CFCCtraining.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalainsurance100809.htm BB64F7C0-CB75-4275-846A-6C1D18BE5E52 Thu, 8 Oct 2009 11:06:08 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusinsurance100809.htm 5F286ADD-651A-44F6-BAE6-5F7E9159F334 Thu, 8 Oct 2009 11:05:08 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvariety100609.htm 60637A98-FA55-4833-A1DB-6D381D055B49 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 16:21:56 -0400 Central Florida Community College Professor of Nursing Carol Blakeman has been selected as a recipient of the Great 100 Nurses award by the Florida Nurses Association. She was presented the award at the FNA Centennial Convention on Sept. 24. "CFCC is proud to have Carol educating our next generation of nurses," said Gwen Lapham-Alcorn, associate dean of Health and Human Services. "She not only teaches students in the classroom and clinical settings, but, as the Student Nursing Association advisor for 20 years, mentors students in their journey to become professional nurses. She has made a significant contribution toward educating nurses to meet the health care needs of our community." Blakeman has been an instructor at CFCC since 1988. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of South Florida and Master of Science in Nursing from University of Florida. She is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner and a member of the Faculty Senate, District 3 Nurses Association, Florida Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, National League for Nurses, and Sigma Theta Tau. The Florida Nurses Association supports all registered nurses through professional development, advocacy and the promotion of excellence.http://www.cf.edu/news/blakemannurse100609.htm D7FE47A7-2023-4B3F-A1CD-52EF001F1BA1 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 15:18:13 -0400 Central Florida Community College will hold its third annual "Faith-a-Palooza" interfaith discussion on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Students are invited to share their thoughts and engage in discussion, pizza and refreshments with representatives from local faith communities, faculty and staff from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center, Room 108, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The event is sponsored by the CFCC student club PANTS, Pantheist, Agnostic, Non-Theist Society. There will be no admission fee, but canned food donations to support Operation Backpack are encouraged. "One of the primary missions of the club is to reinforce the important values of tolerance and understanding through open dialogue with members of CFCCâ€™s diverse faith communities," said Dr. Peter D. Smith, associate professor of Humanities. "Our intent is to encourage co-existence among neighbors of different faiths. This will provide the overarching topic for discussion, but we also hope that dialogue will be free-flowing." For information about the event or the club, contact Smith at 352-854-2322, ext. 1293, or e-mail PANTScfcc@gmail.com.http://www.cf.edu/news/faithapalooza100609.htm 0D9DB59A-3410-4F46-8A7D-4EE9DFE946CC Tue, 6 Oct 2009 15:16:53 -0400 The Central Florida Community College International Film Series will present the 1967 American classic â€œCool Hand Lukeâ€ on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Paul Newman plays Luke Jackson, a sly prisoner in a Florida prison gang. Defying authority, Jackson frequently escapes, only to be captured and returned to his cell. Jackson gains the admiration of his inmates, becomes an influence to his comrades and keeps spirit among the others. The 126-minute film is one of the best-known films of all time and made the line "what we have here is a failure to communicate" a cultural catch-phrase of the 1960s. The film will be shown at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Building 8, Room 110, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The viewing is free. Dr. Ron Cooper, guest host and CFCC associate professor of Humanities, will introduce the film and answer questions following the screenings. For more information or to learn how to become an International Film Series member, call Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233.http://www.cf.edu/news/filmcoolhandluke100609.htm 29696D2A-9816-48CE-B002-85C425893881 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 15:15:29 -0400 Equine Studies students at Central Florida Community College are on the hunt -- job hunt. Current students and program graduates are seeking full-time, part-time and seasonal employment in the equine industry. Candidates are willing to work locally, regionally or nationally. "These students and graduates possess knowledge in health care, handling and safety, nutrition, breeding and marketing and have diverse multi-disciplinary backgrounds," said Dr. Judy Downer, program facilitator for the Equine Studies program. Job opportunities are currently posted on campus and in The Equerry, the monthly Equine Studies newsletter distributed to past and current students as well as to more than 100 local farms and businesses. "The Equerry commingles our programâ€™s students with the equine industry, hopefully leading to employment," said Amanda Brennan, editor of The Equerry. To post a job opportunity, contact Brennan at 352-854-2322, ext. 1424, or brennana@cf.edu. For more information on the Equine Studies program contact Downer at ext. 1220 or downerj@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/equinejobs100509.htm BB9FBA75-049D-437C-975A-76B0B233C0EF Mon, 5 Oct 2009 10:18:31 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/socialmedia100209.htm 647AC338-442A-460D-A732-47149BA50313 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 12:55:17 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonkickstart093009.htm D660842C-F80E-44C3-9852-788BAEF9F7FA Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:31:28 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/pinhook093009.htm 9ECF1C11-F699-45EE-B2F0-99CF7CAA8990 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:27:46 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/namechangesurvey092509.htm C1038810-1660-420A-B6B9-63B06B2ABA9F Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:24:53 -0400 The Central Florida Community College International Film Series will present the 2002 Indian film "Mr and Mrs. Iyer" on Tuesday, Oct. 13. A skirmish between Hindus and Muslim extremists closes roads and a curfew descends, halting a bus on its way to Calcutta. Mrs. Iyer is among the trapped passengers when a gang of Hindus boards to identify any Muslims. Mrs. Iyer has been brought up to believe that Muslims are inferior, but during the journey comes to realize that it is the person, not their religion, that is the defining factor. The film will be shown at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Building 8, Room 110, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The viewing is free. For more information about these screenings, or to learn how to become an International Film Series member, call Joe Zimmerman at 352-854-2322, ext. 1233.http://www.cf.edu/news/filmmrmrsiyer092709.htm B1379898-B0B8-4E21-BE9C-ABF9FF246BEE Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:12:11 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/appletonoctober092709.htm 5026BCC5-E39A-4EF3-B853-2D732F622501 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:09:12 -0400 Central Florida Community College will host Citrus County College and Career Night on Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the new Citrus Learning and Conference Center. High school and college students and their parents are invited to attend the annual event from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Representatives from 40 or more schools and businesses will provide information and answer questions. "CFCC is excited to offer this event as one of the first events in our new Citrus Conference Center," said Dr. Vernon Lawter, Citrus Campus provost/vice president. "Potential students of all ages may learn about opportunities at the CFCC Citrus Campus and other locations throughout the community and beyond." For additional information, call 352-746-6721, ext. 6100, or e-mail bairdm@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/citruscollegenight092309.htm 5B969697-6707-4A92-85D8-E6DD07130CCE Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:16:42 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalaprelicense092309.htm CCE04431-6551-4766-9CE7-E7BF76143882 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:15:33 -0400 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is offering the Mortgage Broker prequalification course starting Friday, Oct. 9. The course provides the required 24 hours of training to sit for the Florida Mortgage Brokerâ€™s Exam. Topics include Federal National Mortgage Association guidelines, credit reports, the Housing and Urban Development settlement guide and mortgage broker license law. The course will meet 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Students must attend the entire course to receive credit. The course fee is $190 and the required textbook is available in the Ocala Campus Bookstore for approximately $57. The enrollment deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 6. Register online any time at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com">www.CFCCtraining.com</a> or contact the CF Institute at 352-873-5804 to register or for information on continuing education requirements.http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalabroker092309.htm FAE9AF26-9EC0-43FE-83F4-73FA0458C03C Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:14:05 -0400 The CF Institute at Central Florida Community College is accepting registration for its Life, Health and Variable Annuities course, which begins Wednesday, Oct. 7. This 40-hour course is the prelicensing requirement for all life, health and variable annuity insurance agents and will meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays through Oct. 13. The classes will be held at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The course fee is $315 and the textbook is available at Eager-1 Marketing, 2935 S.E. 58th Ave., Ocala. The course will expose students to various phases of life, health and variable annuities. Some of the topics covered include federal and state regulations, legal concepts of the insurance contract, and life and health insurance annuities. Enrollment will be accepted for this course through Friday, Oct. 2. For additional information or to register, call 352-873-5804. Registration is also available online at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com">www.CFCCtraining.com</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/ocalaannuities092309.htm FAFD4F4A-9E47-47FE-9FD9-E3CFDE0980A4 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:11:43 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/namechange092209.htm 1873D21A-A082-4510-A083-3CCAA8D602C1 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:07:26 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/leedfoundershall.htm 4304ACC2-918A-4301-9B27-F67C198B5426 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:17:10 -0400 Central Florida Community College will offer Microbiology in a mini-mester format at the Citrus Campus beginning Oct. 12. The college has added the section in this format to meet the demand for this course. The lecture will meet Monday through Thursday from 6 to 7:15 p.m. and the lab will meet Monday and Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The class will run eight weeks from October through December. Credit fees apply. To register for the course, MCB2010C, or to learn more about CFCC, return to <a href="http://www.CF.edu">www.CF.edu</a>.http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusmicro092209.htm D68F1A41-CA1A-4C62-B787-5D68FE81891C Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:28:00 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/lincolndouglass092209.htm 5C5E80B1-A2A8-4CEF-8591-7757C5E847E6 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:32:19 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/levyfunclasses092209.htm 77B6EC5B-CFA8-4ACE-8FCB-2C3F8B47D465 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:30:36 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrus5artists092209.htm 67F9A633-C3F4-4789-84F4-DC4DFCA6B68B Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:29:09 -0400 Central Florida Community College and the Ocala Royal Dames for Cancer Research Inc. will present an information session on "Surgical Options for Treatment of Breast Cancer." The Shop Talk I community outreach program will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12, at the Webber Center of the CFCC Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Guest speaker will be Dr. Jamie D. Daniel from the Central Florida Breast Clinic and Munroe Regional Medical Center. She is a candidate member of the American College of Surgeons and member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. The event is free and includes lunch. Reservations are required as seating is limited. Call 352-873-5881 to reserve a seat.http://www.cf.edu/news/shoptalk092209.htm 7B29C7FF-C1C5-44B5-A227-BBCB991AE87F Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:28:06 -0400 The Central Florida Community College Levy Center is offering a three-part educational seminar for those wanting to learn how to organize and manage their personal finances. The Personal Wealth Management course will teach how insurance works, cash management techniques, investment planning, tax strategies, retirement planning and estate planning. Participants will receive a full-color, 160-page binder with worksheets and tools to help them assess their current situation and make sound financial decisions. The seminar will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Oct. 13-27. The fee is $20. Class size is limited to the first 25 enrollees. Enrollment deadline is Monday, Oct. 5. You may enroll online at <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com">www.CFCCtraining.com</a> (select Levy Non-credit catalog), in person at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland, or by telephone at 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levywealth092209.htm 8A3CA50B-645E-491B-9DDB-07EFC77822E8 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:26:51 -0400 Central Florida Community College will host a Careers & Colleges Expo on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Ewers Century Center of the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The event is being held in partnership with Marion County Public Schools. Representatives from more than 65 educational institutions and businesses will share information and answer questions. Presenters are from colleges, universities and vocational schools in Florida and out of state. The military academies will also be represented. Prospective students, parents and other interested individuals can learn about opportunities as close as CFCC, or as far away as Wisconsin or Massachusetts. Admission is free. For more information, call Jane Pope at 352-854-2322, ext. 1706, or e-mail popej@cf.edu.http://www.cf.edu/news/collegeexpo092109.htm E2CC0D6E-401C-4104-BA8A-6D13387245FF Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:25:47 -0400 Central Florida Community College will present its Global Conversations Series in October. "From Southern India to Angkor Wat: The Spread of Hindu and Buddhist Culture" is a visual and textual exploration of Hindu and Buddhist traditions. It will be held Sunday, Oct. 4, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Appleton Museum of Art of Central Florida Community College, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. The lecture is free and there is a separate fee to view the museum collections. The program will be repeated on Monday, Oct. 5, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Webber Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala. There is no fee to attend the presentation at CFCC. "From Southern India" will feature the photographs and writings of Dr. Vasudha Narayanan, professor of religion and founder and director of the Center for Hindu Traditions at the University of Florida; Dr. V. Chellamal, CFCC Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence, Anna University, Chennai, India; and Patrick Fleming, CFCC professor and Fulbright Scholar to India and China who traveled to Angkor Wat in Cambodia this past July. "Angkor Wat is the worldâ€™s largest religious temple and is recognized as one of the eight wonders of the modern world. What few people know is that its religious and architectural source emanates from the Hindu and Buddhist traditions of southern India, in particular Kanchipurum and Mahabalipurum," Fleming said. "This presentation will develop these linkages through the eyes and lenses of residents and visitors to both countries." The CFCC Global Conversation Series is designed to integrate with collegewide dialog around learning themes and classroom activity and infuses the perspectives of global understanding throughout campus life. This series is being held in conjunction with "Face of Asia: Steve McCurry Photographs" exhibit at the Webber Center Gallery. Additional events in the series are "Beijingâ€™s Tiananmen Square at 20 Years and Xiâ€™anâ€™s Terra Cotta Warriors at Two Centuries" with Fleming on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Webber Center; and "Faces of Asia at CFCC," a presentation by Ramona Kirsch, Fulbright Scholar and CFCC director of International Education, on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Webber Center.http://www.cf.edu/news/globalconversations092109.htm 830C4E7C-50F5-4A4A-9E34-529E39218AF3 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:23:05 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/citrusvariety092109.htm BFBDC58C-C117-4A0D-91B9-457810BD2D01 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:21:31 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/mysticarts091609.htm 2DD238D5-D0EA-4BDE-AF16-440338366EAE Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:19:19 -0400 The art of Central Florida Community College students will be on display at the Belleview Chamber of Commerce, 5301 S.E. Abshier Blvd. The Belleview Art Club is hosting the exhibit, which opens with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25. The exhibit features two-dimensional paintings by beginning and advanced students. "The original composition, the creative use of materials and the pure energy in these student works is so impressive," said Michele Faulconer, CFCC visual arts instructor. For more information, call Daniella Banitova of the Belleview Art Club at 352-245-4728.http://www.cf.edu/news/studentart091609.htm C7232657-2779-4913-8E4E-300BDD53AFC6 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:48:58 -0400 Central Florida Community College will host a free information session for adults considering earning a college certificate or degree. The session will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the CFCC Hampton Center, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Attendees will learn about programs and activities offered at CFCC, financial aid, registration, learning styles, setting goals, how to be a successful student and how to evaluate personal strengths. For more information or to register, call 352-873-5881 by Friday, Oct. 2.http://www.cf.edu/news/hamptoncollegesession091409.htm 1EE4A0D8-1679-441B-A2F3-8FE09253E6A2 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:32:58 -0400 http://www.cf.edu/news/PPIstudykinship091509.htm A0B978E2-64DE-4AE7-90C2-C1724B026683 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:21:37 -0400 The Central Florida Community College Levy Center will offer the Parent Education and Family Stabilization class for court-referred, divorcing parents with minor children and for persons involved in paternity litigation. The next class will be held at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland, on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The registration deadline is noon on Thursday, Sept. 25. The course fee is $50. The course focuses on the impact of divorce on children and presents parenting techniques to assist children in coping with the divorce process. It also provides parents with information to help them make responsible decisions regarding parenting and co-parenting. Participants must provide the case number and the judgeâ€™s name at registration. To register, visit the Levy Center Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 352-493-9533.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyparent091509.htm 6106A491-D90D-45FC-A336-0778C7095EAA Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:19:22 -0400 The Central Florida Community College Levy Center is offering Real Estate Principles and Practices beginning Oct. 1. The class will meet 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays through Oct. 22 at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. The course covers the essentials for the new practitioner and is required for all persons seeking real estate certification with the Florida Real Estate Commission. Students must pass the final classroom exam and have a high school diploma or GED to be eligible to sit for the state sales associate exam. The course fee is $300 and the textbook is sold separately. For more information or to register, visit the Levy Center, call 352-493-9533, or go to <a href="http://www.CFCCtraining.com">www.CFCCtraining.com</a> (select Levy noncredit catalog). Deadline for enrollment is noon on Monday, Sept.28.http://www.cf.edu/news/levyrealestate091509.htm 5476B8D5-8CB1-4509-B42E-08B70564C720 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:14:50 -0400

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