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Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year's theme is "Mental Health Is a Universal Human Right."

What better day to launch our new Mind Body Life at Santa Fe College mental health campaign? Be sure to click on the campaign page and follow along for great advice on improving your mental and physical wellbeing or checkout resources on the website, https://ow.ly/gATy50PVbMu.

The Mind Body Life project was created with funding obtained by SF in collaboration with the CDC and the Florida Department of Health (DOH).

The Mind Body Life website is designed specifically for college students to address their unique mental health challenges in school and to remove common barriers preventing them from seeking or receiving care.

The goal of the website, social media posts, and other aspects of this broad initiative is to provide engaging and educational information that lowers the stigma around mental health by discussing the connection between mind, body, and life—and to promote access to local campus care and mental health services.

Anytime—day or night—help is just a click away. 💚

As a reminder, Santa Fe College students can reach the campus Counseling Center by emailing [email protected] or calling 352-395-5508. Student Life

August 30, 2023, 2:28 p.m. - After careful consideration, Santa Fe College announced that it will reopen for all standard academic and business operations Thursday, Aug. 31. College officials were able to inspect all college buildings and determined the facilities are ready to welcome the college community back to resume the fall term. The Academy for Science and Technology will open, provided that the Alachua County School District is open.

See www.sfcollege.edu/alerts for complete update.

Our College Fair is still being held tonight at Santa Fe College! 5:30pm to 7pm in the SF Gym. Reps from dozens of universities will be there.

August 28, 2023, 3:54 p.m. – Santa Fe College will be closed for all academic and business operations Tuesday, Aug. 29, and remain closed Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in advance of Tropical Storm Idalia. This includes the Northwest Campus, all Centers, the Academy for Science and Technology, the SF Teaching Zoo, the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium, and the SF Gymnasium. Only employees who have received authorization from their division VP may report to any SF location until the college announces reopening.

Because of the potential direct impact to the area, the college has made this decision to prioritize the safety of students, faculty and staff of the college, and to give them the opportunity to make any necessary final preparations for supplies and personal safety today and tomorrow as the weather allows.

The storm is expected to intensify rapidly, and for the latest information and projected track, you can monitor the storm through the National Hurricane Center(Opens in new window). Given the current forecast, the SF service district can expect strong tropical storm-force winds with the potential for hurricane-strength gusts. Heavy rains with potential flash flooding and the development of tornados are possible.

The college’s SF Alerts webpage will provide all official updated information concerning Hurricane Idalia or any other college alert issues. Get the latest news on the track of all storms through the National Hurricane Center’s webpage.

Santa Fe College Tracking Tropical Storm Idalia
August 28, 2023, 11:56 a.m. – Santa Fe College is continuing to monitor the track of Tropical Storm Idalia. As of the 11 a.m. report from the National Hurricane Center, Idalia has maximum sustained winds of 65 mph and is moving north at 8 mph. The storm is expected to become a hurricane today and could strengthen into a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) before making landfall somewhere on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

The college will receive the latest information from the National Weather Service at 1:30 p.m. before making any decisions concerning closing. The college’s SF Alerts webpage, www.sfcollege.edu/alerts, will provide all official updated information concerning Hurricane Ian or any other college alert issues.

The next update will be posted by Monday, Aug. 28, at 4 p.m.

Santa Fe College is Monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia. The College's Emergency Management Team will be meeting Monday morning following an update from the National Weather Service.

Students should log into eSantaFe and employees should check eStaff, https://sfcollege.edu/logins, to make sure emergency contact information is up to date. In the event of an emergency, the college will use the contact information on file to provide information and updates. The college also recommends downloading the Safe Santa Fe app for additional safety resources.

All official updates from the college will be posted on the SF Alerts webpage, www.sfcollege.edu/alerts. The next update will be posted by noon, Monday, August 28.

High school and current college students are encouraged to attend this free College Fair for the opportunity to speak with representatives from over 50 colleges, universities and trade schools in-person. Get answers to your questions about college admissions, scholarships, financial aid, and more, Monday, August 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Santa Fe College Gymnasium, located on the Northwest Campus. This event is free and open to the public.

To see a complete list of schools and learn more about the event visit, www.sfcollege.edu/collegefair.

Santa Fe College's bachelor's programs are designed with the working adult in mind and offer an affordable option to continue your education after earning an A.A. or A.S. degree. Courses are available online, on campus, or as a hybrid and emphasize hands-on training and real-world experience. Find out more at www.sfcollege.edu/bachelors.

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Earn Your Bachelor's Degree at Santa Fe College Santa Fe College bachelor's programs are affordable and available online, and small class sizes give you the personal attention you deserve. SF's four-year d...

Find your vocation. High wage careers in one to two years.
Santa Fe College's Career and Technical Education programs are your opportunity to get hands-on training and the real-world experience you need! SF training meets the demands of businesses seeking highly-skilled employees right now! Visit with program advisors and business partners during the Career and Technical Education Showcase this Thursday, April 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at SF's Blount Hall in downtown Gainesville. To learn more or inquire about this event, please visit www.sfcollege.edu/a/showcase/.

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Find Your Vocation. Higher wage careers in one to two years at Santa Fe College. Santa Fe College's Career and Technical Education Programs will give you the hands-on training you need to enter the workforce, particularly in North Central...

You have the ability to make an impact on future generations.
Early childhood educators have a significant impact on cognitive and literacy development in children from birth through age four. The Santa Fe College Early Childhood Education (ECE) program will prepare you to make a difference in the life of a child. If you are already working with young children, the program provides an opportunity to refresh your knowledge and learn new skills. If you are looking to start your career in early childhood education, the program will allow you to acquire practical experience as well as basic pre-professional education.

Find out more about the bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education at Santa Fe College by visiting, https://sfcollege.edu/programs/5300/.

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education For more information, go to: https://www.sfcollege.edu/bachelors/

Santa Fe College Open House is in full swing.

It is not too late to register for Open House, happening tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., visit www.sfcollege.edu/OpenHouse to find out more about the types of services and resources you can expect to find during the event. Once you register, you can customize your agenda for the day. This event is free and geared towards providing students and their families with an opportunity to learn more and ask questions in a face-to face environment. Whether you are looking to join a trade or technical program, obtain and A.A. and then pursue a Bachelor's program, or are a career-minded individual aiming to complete a certificate to increase employability and upward mobility, SF's Open House can be a valuable experience.

Growing up in Hong Kong, Joyce Siu dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. After researching the best universities with the best programs all around the world, she chose the University of Florida.

Learn how Joyce got into UF, http://ow.ly/7fqw50MJc3g.

Get into UF - If UF Then SF - Joyce If UF is your first choice, then SF is your best bet! More people transfer to UF from Santa Fe College than any other college in the US!Growing up in Hong Ko...

Joseph Washington started his journey to UF through Santa Fe College’s High School Dual Enrollment program at SF’s Watson Center in Keystone Heights before finishing his associate degree at the Northwest Campus. With good grades and the network he developed as a Student Ambassador and member of My Brother’s Keeper, not only did Joseph get accepted into UF’s pharmacy program, he would also become the president of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association.

Learn how Joseph got into UF at https://www.sfcollege.edu/transfer/uf/ifUFthenSF/joseph-washington.html.

Get into UF - If UF Then SF - Joseph Washington If UF is where you want to be, SF is where you need to start. Joseph Washington started his journey to UF through Santa Fe College’s High School Dual Enrollm...

Corey Staples dream of playing basketball at the University of Florida was derailed when she did not get accepted to UF. Corey committed to playing basketball at Santa Fe College to hone her skills in the sport, while pursuing her A.A. degree. Her dedication to pursuing her dream paid off upon graduation when she was accepted to UF and would go on to play basketball as a Florida Gator.

Learn how Corey got into UF at https://www.sfcollege.edu/transfer/uf/ifUFthenSF/corey-staples.html

Get into UF - If UF Then SF - Corey Corey's dream was always to go to the University of Florida. When she didn't get in the first time, she turned to Santa Fe College and her dreams came true....

Join prospective students from across the state at Santa Fe College's Open House on March 25! At Open House, you can talk to staff and advising specialists to learn more about the types of degrees and certification programs offered. Also, attend information sessions with insights on financial aid, scholarships, discounted tuition for Florida residency, advising and more.

Space is limited for informational sessions, so register early and customize your agenda for the day at www.sfcollege.edu/OpenHouse.

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Come to SF Open House 2023! Santa Fe College Open House 2023Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Northwest Campus in Gainesville, Florida.Choosing where to further your educat...

Although much of the college will be quiet next week as spring break begins, several student service offices will be open to assist students. Staff from the Office of Admissions, Financial Aid, A.A. Academic Advisement and Records will work some during the break.

The Office of Admissions will be open, providing in-person services Monday, March 13, through Friday, March 17, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Santa Fe College’s Northwest Campus. Students may access remote services from Admissions through their digital lobby. Students may also call the Office of Admissions at 352-395-5000 to have admissions-related questions answered. Additionally, all regularly scheduled on-campus tours will be offered that week. Availability can be found at sfcollege.edu/admissions/get-started/campus-visit/.

The Financial Aid Office will be open to assist students Monday, March 13, through Friday, March 17, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. In-person service will be available in the SF Admissions Office. Students may schedule a phone appointment or email [email protected].

SF’s A.A. Advising Office will provide remote services Monday, March 13, through Friday, March 17, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Students can access the advising office through their Zoom lobby.

The Office of the Registrar will manage emails about Petitions at [email protected] and Residency Reclassification at [email protected] on Monday and Tuesday, March 13 and 14.

All college offices and services will resume standard operating hours Monday, March 20, at 8 a.m.

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians was $57,800 in May 2021. About 25,600 openings for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade, indicating this will continue to be an in-demand career option.

Most clinical laboratory technologists and technicians work in healthcare settings such as hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, and doctor’s offices. If you are interested in learning more, visit https://www.sfcollege.edu/programs/5200/. Or, attend SF's Open House on March 25 to learn more about SF and the variety of career options available; register for Open House at www.sfcollege.edu/OpenHouse.



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Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory Science Get your Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory Science at Santa Fe College.

Growing up in Brazil, Francisco never really thought about his future. Not until he tapped into something inside himself after being diagnosed with one of the most aggressive types of blood cancer did he discover a determination that knew no limits.
Learn how Francisco got into UF at http://ow.ly/J7TZ50MJcb1.

Get into UF: If UF Then SF - Fransisco Growing up in Brazil, Francisco never really thought about his future. It was not until he tapped into something inside himself, after being diagnosed with o...

"I wanted to go to the University of Florida and chose to complete my first two years at Santa Fe College (SF). This was the best decision for me. What I liked about SF was that the small class sizes allowed me to dive in deeper to subjects and make strong connections with other students and professors.

Classes are important and studies are important. But I think for me, being in a new country equally important was meeting the right people and getting involved at the college. Extracurriculars were important to develop leadership skills, communication skills. Obviously for me college was a place to learn, but really for me was the people that I met and what I got involved in that helped me later on."
-Xavier Heredia, SF and UF graduate

To hear the rest of Xavier's story and testimonials from SF students who went on to become a Florida Gator, visit www.sfcollege.edu/ifUFthenSF.

SF is Your Passport Xavier Heredia, born in Quito Ecuador aspired to attend the University of Florida. Through English for Speakers of Other Languages and International Student ...

Employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 15 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Find out how you can become a part of this innovative and in-demand industry at www.sfcollege.edu/ite.

Bachelor's in Information Technology Get your Bachelor's in Information Technology at Santa Fe College.

Spring G classes start on Monday, February 13, and the last day to enroll is Wednesday, February 15. Are you ready to register? Search the class schedule at http://ow.ly/hHj250MPKJr.

All Santa Fe College locations will be closed on Monday, January 16, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

Even though SF will be closed on MLK Day, SF students can sign up to spend the day volunteering in our community. Join Student Life’s Civic Engagement and Service Office on Monday, January 16, for an MLK Day service project in partnership with Bread of the Mighty Food Bank and Keep Alachua County Beautiful. We’ll meet at SF’s Blount Hall at 8:30 a.m. and walk over to Bread of the Mighty Food Bank together, removing litter we find along the way. Our team will serve a morning shift helping the food bank process donations. Afterward, students can check out the King Celebration Annual Commemorative March in downtown Gainesville. To sign up, email [email protected].

To participate in other local activities, please visit the Martin Luther King Commission event calendar, www.martinlutherkingcommission.org/.

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Santa Fe College Will Close at 5 p.m. Today, Remain Closed Through Sunday, Oct. 2

September 27, 2022, 10:09 a.m. - Santa Fe College President Paul Broadie released the following message to the college community about closing the college.

In the best interest of our students and employees, Santa Fe College will close Tuesday, Sept. 27 by 5 p.m. While respecting the need to continue academic instruction, all evening classes starting at 4 p.m. or later are canceled. Classes that are already in progress will be allowed to continue, all ending by 5 p.m. The college will remain closed from 5 p.m. Tuesday, through Sunday, Oct. 2. The college fully expects to reopen for normal operations Monday, Oct. 3.

For the most up to date information visit www.sfcollege.edu/alerts.

This week's Financial Aid TV playlist is Saving Money. Topics included in this playlist include How to Build a Budget, How to Save on Flexible Expenses, How to Save on Fixed Expenses, How to Research Housing Options and more. Pick and choose the videos you want to watch from this week's playlist at http://ow.ly/kaq850KkmPT.

This week's Financial Aid TV playlist is Understanding your Financial Aid Offer. Included in this playlist are titles like Understanding Your Financial Aid Offer, Will Financial Aid Pay for All My Expenses, What is the Net Price Calculator?, What Does the term EFC Stand For? and more. Watch the full series on this playlist at http://ow.ly/q4Gl50Kklwx.

Have you picked up your student ID?
Making an SFID card takes about five minutes. To reduce your wait time, get your SFID card as soon as you register for classes. Waiting until next week could result in a wait of an hour or longer.

Uses of your SFID include access to the SF Fitness Center, Rec Room, utilizing library resources and checking in for tests at the Testing Center. In addition, the Regional Transit System (RTS) buses are free with use of your SFID and many local restaurants and retail shops offer a discount to students with proof of ID.

Find out more about SFIDs at https://www.sfcollege.edu/studentlife/student-resources/student-ids/ and please share this post with your friends.

Radha Gomez, current SF student pursuing an Associate in Science in Biotech Lab Technology, sits down with us to answer a few questions about her experiences and reasons for choosing SF.

Q: How did you decide on your program of study at SF?
A: "As silly as it sounds, I admired Spider-Man in his pursuit of science. It was the manner in which he took joy from it, and the passion he had in pushing to do it. I saw that his life was difficult and lonely, but he was full of life when it came to his hero work and studies. When I saw the future he was carving out for himself, I began to see what I wanted my life to be. I want to be busy, challenged and always learning something new. When I started my program, I became certain that's what science could offer me."

Q: What are your aspirations for the future, long and/or short term?
A: "Short term, I want to graduate with my Biotech Lab Tech A.S. in Fall 2022, and then continue on with my bachelor's while working in Biotech. And long-term, I see myself pursuing my Ph.D. in a related field. And after that, conduct experiments in space."

For more Q&A with Radha Gomez visit, http://ow.ly/aw9O50Ki6FU.

If you love Spiderman and are interested in knowing more about SF's Emerging Technology programs visit, http://ow.ly/TQHS50Ki6FT.

“Growing up, I always wanted to go to college because it is something that not a lot of people in the Philippines can do and I always valued education. I moved to Newberry when I was 10 years old. Transitioning from the Philippines to being in the States was difficult, but I was able to adapt. Neither one of my parents went to college, but they supported me and would tell me to keep going and not to give up. The people of the Philippines are grateful for everything we have, we focus on family. I wouldn’t be in college without my family's support. They are the main reason I am here.”

John Bescoro - current first-generation student, A.A. in Business

To read more about John's story visit, https://news.sfcollege.edu/2022/08/10/saint-of-sf-john-bescoro/.

To learn more about how to transition to college as a first-generation student visit www.sfcollege.edu/firstgen or hear from other first-generation students at tomorrow’s First in My Family event.