Guest Artist at Appleton Museum of Art's Dec. 6 Family Day

November 13, 2014, 3:19 pm

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The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, will present performances by Kuniko Yamamoto during the Appleton’s Family Day Saturday, Dec. 6. Yamamoto will present a dramatic Japanese storytelling performance of myths and fables at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the museum’s auditorium.

Her performances include a combination of Japanese music, handcrafted masks, highly stylized movement, origami paper folding and a touch of magic.

Admission is free. Visitors will also be able to enjoy “A Dickens Christmas: The Urban Family Holiday Collection” and make their own paper ornament in the ARTSpace from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In addition to temporary exhibitions, 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. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and closed on Monday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

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). Free parking is available. For more information call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit AppletonMuseum.org.

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CF Citrus to Celebrate International Education Week

November 13, 2014, 3:20 pm

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The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus and CF Model United Nations club will celebrate International Education Week Nov. 17-21 with the theme “Think Globally, Act Locally.”

Festivities are available Monday through Friday, Nov. 17-21, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto.

The event will have an international flag display and games in the Learning Resources Center. Participants can view the 193 flags of the United Nations and match the flags to their countries. If participants learn two pieces of information about the country they have the opportunity to win a prize.

For information about the events, contact Dr. John Anene at 352-746-6721, ext. 6126.

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Dr. Saul Reyes Named CF Vice President of Student Affairs

November 14, 2014, 12:39 pm

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Dr. Saul Reyes has been named vice president of Student Affairs at the College of Central Florida. Reyes has more than 28 years of leadership experience in student affairs including several years in the Florida College System and State University System.

“We are pleased to have Dr. Reyes join the CF leadership team,” said Dr. Jim Henningsen, CF president. “He brings to the college a wealth of innovative student services experiences and focus/commitment to students.”

Reyes, who is currently dean of student services at Polk State College, will begin his service to CF Jan. 2. He previously served as center manager at the Polk State JD Alexander Center, graduate academic advisor at University of South Florida Polytechnic, career center director at Florida Southern College, and director of academic development and career services at Jacksonville University.

“I am excited to be joining Dr. Henningsen's team and the CF family,” Reyes said. “I look forward to partnering with the talented faculty and staff of CF to serve the students, employers, and citizens of Marion, Citrus, and Levy counties.”

Reyes has a doctorate in higher education leadership from the University of South Florida and a master's in counseling from West Virginia University. He has participated in leadership programs of the American Association of Community College, National Community College Hispanic Council, and Florida College System Chancellors Leadership Program.
Reyes and his wife, Sharon, have three sons.

The vice president of Student Affairs provides leadership and administrative oversight for advising, enrollment management, discipline, co-curricular activities, and more.

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CF Student Newspaper Ranks 10th in Nation

November 14, 2014, 12:55 pm

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The College of Central Florida student newspaper, The Patriot Press, placed 10th in the nation at the National College Media Convention in Philadelphia Nov. 2.

The paper placed in the Best of Show two-year tabloid contest. In the on-the-spot competition, publications are judged by a group of area media professionals and student publication advisers. The Patriot Press, which is published monthly, was recognized for its October 2014 issue.

“There is so much incredible competition and this shows how hard our students work,” said Rob Marino, associate professor of Communications. “This is their paper, and they deserve the honor and accolade.”

This is the fifth time the Patriot Press has been honored at the convention since 2004.

The National College Media Convention is the largest gathering of college journalists and advisers in the world. Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Association partner to prepare more than 350 practical and professional learning sessions, from high-profile keynotes to specific, problem-solving breakouts, hands-on workshops and discussion groups. In addition to the Best of Show contest, convention activities include an exhibit hall with vendors who sell to student media, receptions, awards convocations, critiques and a newspaper job fair.

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CF Wind Symphony, Patriot Singers to Perform Nov. 22

November 21, 2014, 5:46 am

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The College of Central Florida Wind Symphony and Patriot Singers will present their fall concert Saturday, Nov. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center, 3001 S.W. College Road. Admission is free and no tickets are needed.

The concert is titled “Made in the U.S.A.” and will feature music from American composers spanning multiple genres and generations. There will also be a special performance by the CF Young Singers, a community choir for youths ages 8-12, under the direction of Darlene Hartley.

The Wind Symphony will highlight some of the most prolific American Composers for wind instruments. The opening number, “Rush,” composed by Sam Hazo, is an exhilarating display of rhythmic intensity, featuring shifting meters and dynamic wind band scoring.

“I am extremely excited to conduct my first program with the CF Patriot Singers,” said Dr. John Guarente, assistant professor of Visual and Performing Arts. “The students have really taken to this repertoire and have worked hard to achieve a unified sound. Getting to know these singers and work with them each week has been an absolute delight.”

For information, call the CF Box Office at 352-873-5810.

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One-man Variety Show Comes to CF Dec. 6

November 21, 2014, 5:46 am

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The College of Central Florida Performing Arts Series will host internationally acclaimed performer Tomáš Kubínek Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dassance Fine Arts Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. Tickets are $15.

“Tomáš Kubínek: Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible” combines storytelling, magic tricks, visual illusions, stunts, musical numbers and constant humor.

Dr. Jennifer Fryns, CF director of Visual and Performing Arts, said, “Experiencing a performance like this one will make you wonder why you don’t attend more live arts performances. There is an intensity about Kubínek’s European-style theatrical production that pulls you in and a lightness to his charm that makes you forget about everything else, even if just for an hour. It is a real delight.”

Kubínek has performed for London’s Royal Festival Hall and even sold-out Broadway. He has received myriad international awards including the Moers Comedy Prize from the International Comedy Arts Festival in Germany; the Schneestern Award from the International Festival of Humor in Arosa, Switzerland; the Samuel Beckett Theatre Award from the Dublin Theater Festival in Ireland.

For more information and tickets call the CF Box Office at 352-873-5810.

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CF Student Activities Board Presents Check to Michelle-O-Gram

November 21, 2014, 5:47 am

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The College of Central Florida Student Activities Board presented a $2,500 check to Dunnellon-based Michelle-O-Gram Wednesday, Nov. 19.

The funds were raised at the Ocala Campus student group’s October 5K for Breast Cancer, which was held at the CF Ocala Campus.

Michelle-O-Gram is a nonprofit that assists women who cannot afford diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasounds or screenings. Named after Dunnellon resident Michelle Blauser Standridge, who died at age 36 after a three-year battle with breast cancer, the organization has helped more than 600 women since it began in 2009.

For more information on Michelle-O-Gram, visit michelleogram.com.

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CF Accepting Applications for Community Arts Partners

November 21, 2014, 5:47 am

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The College of Central Florida is accepting applications for its 2014-2015 Community Arts Partners program through Feb. 18.

The program allows local arts organizations to hold performances and other events in the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center or the Appleton Museum of Art for a free or reduced rate.

“This we are honored to support the Marion Civic Chorale, our 2014-2015 CF Community Arts Partner, and we will host their spring concert in May,” said Dr. Jennifer Fryns, associate dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences. “Becoming a Community Arts Partner gives a local performing arts organization a chance to try a new idea or refresh an existing program in a new environment without a great deal of financial risk. Take that risk away and that’s often when the most creative ideas can flourish. I am excited to see what kind of project proposals come in and thrilled that the college can support the local arts scene in this way.”

To be eligible for the partnership, an organization must be nonprofit. Preference will be given to local performing arts organizations, but other types of arts organizations will also be considered.

To learn more and apply, visit www.CF.edu/arts.

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CF Students to Celebrate Thanksgiving with Evangeline Booth Garden Residents

November 25, 2014, 1:24 pm

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College of Central Florida students and employees will celebrate Thanksgiving at Evangeline Booth Garden Apartments, 2921 NE 14th St., Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

For more than a decade the college has prepared and shared a traditional Thanksgiving meal with the residents of Evangeline Booth, which is a venture of the Salvation Army and Marion County Housing Authority.

Over the years, CF 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.

To learn about partnering with CF for service-learning activities, contact Karla Brantley Wilson at wilsonkb@cf.edu or 352-854-2322, ext. 1363.

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One-man Variety Show Comes to Lecanto Dec. 7

November 25, 2014, 1:25 pm

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The College of Central Florida Performing Arts Series will host internationally acclaimed performer Tomáš Kubínek Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center at the CF Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. Tickets are $15.

"Tomáš Kubínek: Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible” combines storytelling, magic tricks, visual illusions, stunts, musical numbers and constant humor.

Dr. Jennifer Fryns, CF director of Visual and Performing Arts, said, “Experiencing a performance like this one will make you wonder why you don’t attend more live arts performances. There is an intensity about Kubínek’s European-style theatrical production that pulls you in and a lightness to his charm that makes you forget about everything else, even if just for an hour. It is a real delight.”

Kubínek has performed for London’s Royal Festival Hall and even sold out Broadway. He has received myriad international awards including the Moers Comedy Prize from the International Comedy Arts Festival in Germany; the Schneestern Award from the International Festival of Humor in Arosa, Switzerland; and the Samuel Beckett Theatre Award from the Dublin Theater Festival in Ireland.

For more information and tickets call the CF Box Office at 352-746-6721, ext. 1416.

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CF Dance Ensemble to Perform Dec. 4

November 25, 2014, 1:41 pm

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The CF Dance Ensemble will perform Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dassance Fine Arts Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.

“This performance is titled ‘Lost, Left, Remembered’ because it uses dance to explore memories tucked in the backs of our minds, people left behind, and loved ones remembered in memorials all over the world,” said Rebecca Lott, CF Dance Ensemble choreographer and artistic director.

The Belleview High School Diamondback Dance Company will join the CF Dance Ensemble to present work recently performed at the Florida High School Dance Festival. West Port High School dancers will also present a recent work.

The performance will conclude with the debut of a new piece choreographed by University of Florida dance professor Angela DeFiore. “#Selfie” explores the obsession of sharing via social media and attempts to answer the question, “Are selfies beautiful, interesting or just obnoxious?”

Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for non-CF students, and CF students, faculty and staff are free with ID. Call the Box Office at 352-873-5810 for tickets or visit tickets.cf.edu for more information.

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CF Jazz Ensemble to Perform Dec. 5

December 1, 2014, 5:49 am

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The College of Central Florida Patriot Jazz Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at the Dassance Fine Arts Center on the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.

“We are looking forward to sharing an evening of jazz with the community,” said John Ash, CF associate professor of music. “We will be playing a wide array of genres and featuring a special tribute to Count Basie and his orchestra.”

Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for students, and free for CF staff, faculty and students. To purchase tickets, call the CF Box Office at 352-873-5810 or visit Tickets.cf.edu. The doors open to the public approximately 30 minutes before the performance.

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Taste of Ocala 2015 Restaurant Participants Announced

December 1, 2014, 2:18 pm

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The College of Central Florida Foundation has several of Ocala’s best restaurants committed to serving at Taste of Ocala 2015 Saturday, March 7, at 6 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.

The event will feature food and wine tastings from local restaurants including Blue Highway Pizza, Braised Onion, Chayote, Don Chepe’s Café, Eaton’s Beach Sandbar and Grill, La Cuisine, Mesa de Notte, Rosemary and Thyme Catering, Smallcakes Cupcakery, and Sweet Stop Bakery.

Funds raised benefit College of Central Florida scholarship programs, specifically STEPS, Scholarships Taking Promising Elementary Students to CF. This program offers deserving fifth grade students $4,000 scholarships to CF upon their graduation from high school, as long as they remain drug and crime free and hold their record of academic achievement. Taste of Ocala has raised more than $1 million for College of Central Florida students.

Tickets for the black tie optional affair are $100 each or $150 per couple and will be available for sale at www.TasteofOcala.org or the CF Box Office. For more information or sponsorship opportunities call the CF Foundation at 352-873-5808.

To learn more about the CF Foundation, visit CF.edu/foundation.

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CF to Honor Graduates Dec. 12

December 1, 2014, 2:19 pm

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The College of Central Florida will hold its fall 2014 commencement ceremony Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Ocala, 2801 S.E. Maricamp Road.

The commencement address will be delivered by Jayne Ellspermann, the 2015 National Association of Secondary School Principals’ Principal of the Year. Ellspermann, the principal of West Port High School in Ocala, will also be presented the college’s Distinguished Service Award at the ceremony.

For the first time, the college is requiring admissions tickets to the ceremony in order to give graduates’ families priority to attend the ceremony. For those unable to attend, the ceremony will be webcast live at http://fbcocala.org/Media-Live/web-casting.

For more information, call the Ocala Campus at 352-854-2322, ext. 1391 or ext. 1739; Citrus Campus at 352-746-6721; or Levy Center at 352-493-9533.

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CF Earns Marketing and Public Relations Awards

December 1, 2014, 2:21 pm

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The College of Central Florida was honored with six awards from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations in October.

CF Marketing and Public Relations received Gold Medallion of Excellence Awards for its 2012-2013 Annual Report, Connection Magazine and the “Get Started” Student Handbook; and Silver Medallion of Excellence Awards for a cost comparison postcard and original photography of the 2013 Men’s National Champion basketball team.

The CF Foundation received a Bronze Medallion of Excellence Award for its 2013 Annual report.

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