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AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION FOR THE COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
VOLUME 13 • NUMBER 1 • SPRING 2012
MY VIEW
by James Henningsen, Ed.D.
A
rthur Appleton said, “There’s value in anything
you do, as long as you put great effort into it.”
This statement certainly applies to the jewel in the
crown of the College of Central Florida. That jewel is
the Appleton Museum of Art, designed and built for
the citizens of Central Florida to feature Mr.
Appleton’s art collection, which was originally 6,000
pieces. This issue of CF Connection is dedicated to
the yearlong celebration of the Appleton Museum’s
25th anniversary. It is also about transitions. As the
new president of CF, I am so proud to share the great
efforts of our students, faculty, staff and trustees in
the service of Marion, Citrus and Levy counties.
Enjoy this issue of CF Connection .
James Henningsen, Ed.D.
CONNECTION
AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION FOR THE COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
VOLUME 13 • NUMBER 1 • SPRING 2012
IN THIS ISSUE
1. _________ Listening and Learning
2. ____________ Celebrating Success
3. ______Connecting through Service
4. ________Honoring Dr. Jim Harvey
5. _______ Recognizing Faculty, Staff
6. Appleton Brings Art to Community
ON THE COVER, living art from top
left, student Victoria Baird as “The
Young Shepherdess” by
William-Adolphe Bouguereau; student
Daniel Dicola as “Portrait of
Nessim-Bey, the Asian Campaign” by
Antoine-Jean-Etienne Faivre; Devon
Stentiford and student Lucas
Randle as “When Love Is Young” by
Vittorio Matteo Corcos.
7. ______________ ‘La Belle Époque’
8. ____________ Bringing Art to Life
9. ________________ And Life to Art
10. ___ Foundation for Student Success
12. ______ Connecting with CF Family
13. __________Community of Culture
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At the Ocala Campus,
Henningsen asked students
what roadblocks might keep
them from completing
their college education.
Listening and Learning
D
r. James Henningsen has wasted no
time in getting to know the CF family.
During his first days as CF president, he met with
employees, students and community members in Marion, Citrus
and Levy counties as part of his “listening and learning tour.”
Anyone who has spent time with Henningsen knows that his
focus is students. “Education is my passion. I am truly excited
when I see how students transform their lives, from the time
they first enter college, to walking across the stage at
graduation. I am energized by the creativity of our faculty and
dedication of our staff.”
Henningsen’s priorities:
■ To
continue to deliver effective training support for our
communities’ economies and improve the educational
attainment level of our population.
■ To
continue to be a fully engaged partner in the community.
■ To
focus on succession planning as we identify and prepare
the future leaders for our college and community.
“I am impressed by the CF commitment to
delivering a high quality educational
learning environment that meets students
wherever they are and supports them in
reaching their highest potential.”
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Celebrating Success
Chamber Awards
Outstanding Student-Athletes
CF was presented the Walt Driggers
Environmental Award by the Ocala/Marion
County Chamber of Commerce at the 2011
Stars Over Ocala Business Awards in March.
In addition, CF Alumni and Annual Fund
coordinator Pamela Calero was named
Emerging Leader of the Year.
CF student-athletes were recognized Jan. 18
for academic excellence in the fall 2011
semester, headlined by baseball players
Theo Castillo and Ryan Smith, who were
named to the President's List with perfect 4.0
GPAs. Eleven students, including those
above, were named to the Dean's List
(3.50-3.99 GPA) and an additional 20
student-athletes were named to the
Director's List (3.00-3.49 GPA).
Certification of Welding
Facilities
The National Center for Construction
Education and Research has certified the
Levy Center and the Jack Wilkinson Levy
Campus as Accredited Training Facilities.
Sponsor for the certification is the Shaw
Group, which has been contracted by
Progress Energy to build the nuclear power
plant in Levy County. Remodeling of
buildings at the Levy Campus has created a
buzz in the community.
Tree Campus
Patriot Employers
Dr. Jim Harvey, senior vice president, and
Facilities Director Tommy Morelock were
presented Patriot Employer awards in
December by the Office of the U.S. Secretary
of Defense for “contributing to national
security and protecting liberty and freedom by
supporting employee participation in
America’s National Guard and Reserve
Force.” They were nominated for the awards
by Kevin Justice, manager of Plant Safety
and Facility Operations.
CF has earned the Tree Campus USA
recognition for a third year from the Arbor
Day Foundation. The national program
honors colleges and universities and their
leaders for promoting healthy management of
campus forests and for engaging the
community in environmental stewardship.
Nursing Honors
CF’s Practical Nursing and Registered Nursing
students outperformed state and national
students in 2011. All 27 CF Practical Nursing
students (100 percent) taking the exam passed
on the first attempt as compared to the state
average of 88 percent and the national average
of 85 percent. Forty-three out of 44 RN
students (98 percent) passed on the first attempt
as compared to 88 percent in the state and the
88 percent nationally.
Spring Commencement
ceremonies will be held on the lawn of the
Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center at
the Ocala Campus on Friday, May 4,
beginning at 7 p.m.
To learn more about CF accomplishments,
visit the CF NEWS link at www.CF.edu.
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Making Connections
Through Service W
hile some struggle with the difference
between community service and service
learning, the distinction is quite clear to students
in Wendy Adams’ Effective Speaking course.
“Community service is a task or a chore — a
requirement,” said student YeonJi Song.
“Service learning is a shared learning experience
between the participants.”
True service learning has four phases, which
require student involvement throughout:
research, implementation, reflection and
evaluation.
CF faculty were recognized for their coordination of service learning projects. With Dr.
Henningsen, far left, and Dr. Mark Paugh, back right: Karla Wilson, Marybeth Kyle, Dr.
Heidi Maier, Jana Bernhardt, Wendy Adams, Julee McCammon, Richard Kirk, Tammi
Viviano and Dr. Chris Olson. Sandra Cooper was also recognized.
Song was among students who participated in an
oral history project with residents of Evangeline
Booth Garden Apartments in the fall. In the
beginning, Song was unsure how she would
bridge the generation gap she feared with resident
Odete Antonio, in her 90s. She soon
discovered the connection. Antonio traveled to
the U.S. from Portugal when she was 15 years
old, much like Song, who said good-bye to her
grandparents in Korea when she moved to the
U.S. as a 9-year-old.
Students conducted interviews and then presented
speeches to their classmates. Commemorative
speeches captured the experience of the visits and
informative speeches were based on deeper issues
that were uncovered during the interviews. In her
informative speech, Song focused on strokes.
“Since Odeta had suffered a stroke, I wanted to
learn more,” Song said.
“This real-life experience
taught me so much more
than any textbook
could have.”
–YEONJI SONG
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Student Liz Weiss shared experiences — or
“pearls” as she describes them — with two
women who grew up before there were child
labor laws. “I have never fathomed what these
women experienced,” said Weiss. “I learned from
them and they learned from me.”
Service learning projects at CF are as varied as
the students who serve and have included Junior
Achievement in Marion County schools,
environmental projects, mentoring, coaching
and more. It is difficult to know who is most
deeply affected by the projects. “It’s a beautiful
thing what you are doing,” said oral history
participant Antonio. ■
Honoring
Dr. Jim Harvey
D
r. Jim Harvey retires in June after serving CF for more than
13 years. He will be remembered for his business acumen
throughout his career and for serving as interim president during
the search for a new president.
At CF, Harvey has also served as vice president and provost of the Citrus
Campus, vice president of Administration and Finance, and most
recently as senior vice president. He came to CF from Miami-Dade
Community College and served there in a variety of instructional and
administrative roles.
Harvey has served leadership roles in academic, athletic and business
organizations. His numerous accolades include the CF Gabor Award for
Administrative Excellence in 2000, the Florida Association of
Community Colleges Administrator’s Award for Professional Excellence
in 2000, induction into the Hall of Fame for the National Alliance of
Two-Year College Athletic Administrators in 2011, and Patriot
Employer of the Year in 2011.
“Jim Harvey is the epitome of what a community college administrator
should be,” said Dr. Charles Dassance, CF president emeritus. “He is
committed to the community college mission and possesses exceptional
leadership and administrative skills to support that mission. Jim made a
significant contribution to the success of CF and it was an honor and a
pleasure to work with him.”
“Dr. Harvey is an exceptional administrator and an exceptional leader,”
said Tommy Morelock, director of Facilities. “He has the rare ability
to make all those who work under his leadership better. He recognizes
the strengths of those he leads and then shows them how to use those
strengths. He truly sees the bigger picture, and his humor, insight, clarity
of vision, and integrity are unequaled.”
“I think the one attribute that stands out most to me about Dr. Harvey is
his desire to do the right thing or what’s best for CF, whether it be
popular or not,” said Steve Ash, assistant vice president for Finance. “I
have always tried to do the same thing because of that, and I think the
biggest tribute you can make about someone is that you try to follow in
their footsteps.”
“What is impressive is his vast knowledge in multiple areas, which has
served as a tremendous benefit to CF,” said Lana Lutz, who has worked
with Harvey for 13 years. “Just as important, however, has been his sense
of humor and his ability to put difficulties into perspective. He has been a
tireless force, working always with the sole intent of the betterment of CF.” ■
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Recognizing
Long-Serving
Faculty
Gary Ashlock retired in December after 20 years of service to CF. He inspired
thousands of students as a biology instructor and women’s basketball coach. During his six
years as coach at CF he had a 168-29 record and led the college to a pair of national
runner-up finishes.
Dr. Zinnia Callueng, associate professor of Biological Sciences,
retired in December. She brought 30 years of medical practice and a world of
experience to her students at CF. She understood that the motivations and learning
styles of students were varied and she worked to address their needs.
Marybeth Kyle, associate professor of Teacher Education and coordinator
for Continuing Education, retires in June. Kyle came to CF to help start the early
childhood program, which is the root of the new Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood
Education. In 2011 she received the CF Gabor Award for faculty.
Dr. Ed Niespodziany, professor of Computer Engineering, retires in
May. During his 18 years at CF, he helped develop programs including the Associate in
Science in Engineering Technology. In 2008 he was awarded the Manufacturing
Post-Secondary Educator of-the-Year Award from the Florida Advanced Technical
Education Center.
Dr. Cassandra Robison
retired in December 2011. During her 10
years at CF, the accomplished writer encouraged the creativity of her students in
communications courses and as advisor of the award-winning student literary and fine arts
magazine “Imprints.”
From top, Ashlock, Callueng, Kyle,
Niesopodziany, Robinson, Sanders.
Ronnie Sanders, associate professor for Commercial Vehicle Driving,
retired in February. During his career he also was an instructor at South Florida
Community College and with Annette Bus Line.
Welcome New CF Family Members!
CF recognizes new employees twice each year, at spring and fall convocations.
The following individuals were recognized in January.
Instructional Affairs
Institutional Advancement
Jon Lowrey, Database Manager, Foundation
Donna Blaes, Faculty, Business, Technology & Workforce
Stephen Campbell, Faculty, Health Sciences
Joseph Kennedy, B.A.S. Business and Organizational
Management
Karol Lamb, Instructional Aid II, Business Technology
Leann Manley, Faculty, Biological Science
Robert Quinnell, Faculty, Academic Foundations
Jay Thompson, Faculty, Social Science
Diana Worthman, CFI Office Coordinator, CF Institute
Student Affairs
Debora Avila, Financial Aid Specialist II, Financial Aid
Vajiha Farooq, Specialist, Assessment Center
Citrus Campus
Dr. Steve Amdur, Faculty, Biological Science
Rory Wells, Staff Assistant IV, Instructional Services
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T
he Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, opened on
Dec. 13, 1987, as a gift from Arthur I. Appleton to the Ocala
community. The city of Ocala donated the 44-acre site for the museum and
construction began in 1984. Originally built to display and preserve
Appleton’s extensive art collection, today the Appleton Museum is one of
the South’s premier art museums, a leading cultural institution in Marion
County, site of many CF classes and special events. Since opening day, the
museum’s mission has been to exhibit works of fine art and artifacts for the
public and provide educational programming for visitors. Since 2004,
governance of the museum has been through the College of Central Florida.
The museum is the focal point of the Appleton Cultural Center, a complex
east of downtown Ocala on State Road 40 that includes the Ocala Civic
Theatre and Pioneer Garden Club. The building features five permanent
galleries, a 250-seat auditorium, café and courtyard. The 20,000-square-foot
Edith-Marie Appleton Wing opened in 1996 and houses exhibition space,
three classrooms, a video/IT classroom, art library, art workshop, offices and
storage. A 2,662-square-foot collections storage facility was added in 2009,
expanding the museum to 81,610 square feet. The café was expanded in
early 2012 and increased seating capacity to 150.
The museum’s permanent collection of about 18,000 objects includes
European, American and contemporary art, Asian, African, Islamic and
pre-Columbian artifacts and antiquities. Temporary traveling exhibitions,
musical programs, educational activities and special events are presented
throughout the year.
The Appleton Family
Born in Chicago in 1915, Arthur I. Appleton was the son of the
founder of the Appleton Electric Company. He developed a love
of art and antiquities at an early age. His mother was a concert
pianist, singer and collector of fine art, and she instilled in Arthur
and his sister, Edith-Marie, her love of beautiful things. After
graduating from Dartmouth College in 1936, Appleton joined the
family business, which manufactured electrical products. He also
contributed many inventions to the electronics field and acquired
more than 160 patents.
Arthur I. Appleton,
founder of the
Appleton Museum of Art.
Appleton and his wife, the former Hollywood actress Martha
O’Driscoll, bought land in the Ocala area in the 1970s and
established Bridlewood Farm. Appleton realized that this area was
the perfect setting for a museum that would allow him to share his
vast art collections. Appleton passed away on Jan. 15, 2008, at the
age of 92.
One of the Appleton Museum’s
European art galleries.
Building the Museum
The Appleton Museum of Art was designed by Tampa Architect
Dwight Holmes based on a sketch drawn by Appleton. The design
won the 1987 American Institute of Architects Florida Award for
Excellence. Built by more than 300 tradesmen from 130 companies,
the museum is clad in 80,000 square feet of Italian travertine marble
and the flooring consists of 15,000 square feet of Bolivian Capao
Bonito granite. The marble and stone work was done by
Antagon/Paleni of Montreal and the glass came from Pilkington Glass
of England. ■
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“La Belle Époque
… A Beautiful
25 Years in Ocala”
O
n Jan. 28, more than 170 guests attended the Appleton
Museum of Art’s 25th Anniversary Gala, “La Belle Époque
…A Beautiful 25 Years in Ocala.” The evening was a successful
fundraising event that included a woodwind-serenaded cocktail
reception, champagne toast, dinner served in the Edith-Marie Gallery,
live auction, and CF students performing music and “living art.”
The Edith-Marie Appleton Gallery was
transformed for the elegant gala.
The gala emcee was Richard Kirk, son of the one of the
museum’s original trustees, Jim Kirk. Among the attendees were
Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn; CF President, Dr. James
Henningsen; Linda Appleton Potter, daughter of museum
founder Arthur I. Appleton; and Congressman Cliff Stearns.
Auctioned items included an oil painting by Gabriel Spat titled
“Grand Boulevard,” a Thai dinner for 25 to be prepared by
award-winning Orlando artist Ummarid “Tony” Eitharong,
and three large vinyl prints of Appleton masterpiece paintings.
The event was coordinated by a Gala Planning Committee.
Members included Trinette Collmer, Dr. Sharon Cooper,
Roberta English, David Gadlage, Susie Klein, Chuck
Koch, Marion Montanari, Susan Peters, Ann Spang and
Barbara Trow. Partner sponsors of the gala were Jenkins
Auto Group, Ocala Star-Banner, William and Linda
Appleton Potter and Regions Bank. ■
Chuck Koch, a member of the Gala Planning
Committee, and his wife, Anne Koch.
From left, Inger Lofgren, Janice Northrop,
Appleton Director Dr. John Lofgren and Linda
Appleton Potter.
Gala auction winners included CF District
Board of Trustees member Priya Ghumman
and Cory Pool, chair of the board.
Members of the CF Patriot Blues Jazz Band
provided musical entertainment.
Appleton’s
hand-drawn plans
for the museum.
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Appleton Brings Art to Life
Family Days offer a
variety of hands-on
art projects and
entertainment.
A trip to London is
scheduled through
Trips ’N’ Tours in
the coming months.
CF students attend
classes weekly at
the Appleton.
Appleton docent Trinette Collmer conducts a
group tour of the Asian art collection.
F
or 25 years, the Appleton Museum has served as an
educational resource for the local residents, museum
members, out-of-town visitors, educators and students.
CF students attend classes at the Appleton on art history,
humanities, psychology, algebra, comparative religions, and
human growth and development. CF students and museum
members also have access to the Appleton’s art library
with more than 2,000 art resources.
A variety of films are shown each month at the Appleton.
In 2012, educational films on the visual arts are shown at 2
p.m. on the first three Sundays of each month, and the
Martha O’Driscoll-Appleton Film Series presents one of
her films from the ’30s or ’40s on the fourth Sunday. The
CF International Film Series also shows foreign and
domestic films at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays during spring and
fall semesters.
Family Day events offer daylong art projects, musical
entertainment and special activities for children and their
families. First Saturday is a popular art program for youths
ages 4-12, plus the Appleton is looking to build on the
success of 2011 Summer Art Camp with a similar program
in 2012. In addition, children can pick up a free Scavenger
Hunt booklet any time at the front desk.
Trips ’N’ Tours offers excursions to art museums, historical
sites and cultural destinations throughout Florida,
out-of-state and overseas. Upcoming trips include a tour of
Ocala’s Gypsy Gold and Chasin’ A Dream horse farms, a
visit to Central Florida Greek monasteries to view ancient
religious icons, and a trip to London.
The Appleton also offers docent tours, art workshops and
artist lectures and presentations. ■
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www.Appleton
www.AppletonMuseum.org
…and Life to Art
through Community Partners
Exhibitions
C
ommunity partnerships are an
important contribution to the
Appleton mission. The museum
works closely with local businesses,
organizations and groups to provide
visitors and members with a wide
range of cultural experiences.
Since fall 2010, the Appleton has
partnered with the Ocala Symphony
Orchestra to present the SoundArt
Music Series’ chamber music
program. In addition, the Appleton
is the location of the Ocala Art
Group’s monthly meetings, art
demonstrations, multiday workshops
and art shows. The Ocala
Star-Banner, Party Time Rentals and
Horse & Hounds Restaurant are
sponsors of the Appleton’s popular
After Hours series. ■
Guests enjoy live music, dancing,
complimentary hors d’oeuvres and
self-guided tours of the Appleton’s
exhibitions and galleries during each
After Hours.
April 14-June 17
“Art and the Animal”
See 45 works of art featuring animals
created by some of today’s best
classically trained international artists.
After Hours
Come to the Appleton’s After Hours
and enjoy live music and dancing in
the Courtyard from 5 to 8 p.m. with
complimentary hors d’oeuvres from
Horse & Hounds Restaurant and art
demonstrations by members of the
Ocala Art Group. Admission is free
for members, $8 for nonmembers.
Ocala Art Group members display their
recent works and provide hands-on
demonstrations during each After Hours
at the Appleton.
April 5 – Big band
May 19-June 17
“Silver Toast to the Arts”
Members of the Ocala Art Group
exhibit their finest recent works in this
juried show.
music by Southern
Express.
May 3 – Light
jazz and salsa by
Nino Castaneda.
Save the Date
Dec. 13 – Appleton Museum’s 25th
Anniversary Party
Enjoy cake, entertainment and special
tours in celebration of the Appleton
Museum’s official public opening on
Dec. 13, 1987.
Matthew Wardell, music director and
conductor of the Ocala Symphony
Orchestra, far right, and members of a
SoundArt Music Series ensemble who
recently performed at the Appleton.
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June 30-Aug. 12
“Appleton Biennial 2012:
Florida Installation Art”
This juried show showcases the
creative ideas and works of today’s top
Florida-based installation artists.
Foundation for Student Success
Isaacs and his son
Helping Students
Across the
Finish Line
Supporting STEPS to CF
The CF Foundation has been named the recipient of a $1 million bequest from
Cory Pool, chair of the CF District Board of Trustees. The future gift has been
designated to support the CF Foundation STEPS — Scholarships Taking
Elementary Promising Students to CF — and the Promise for the Future Fund.
“Cory’s dedication to CF is apparent in his commitment to serving the college,
professionalism as chairman and also the financial support he has given the college
during and prior to being appointed as college trustee,” said Dr. Jim Harvey, senior
vice president.
Pool became a member of the CF Foundation Board of Directors in 2008 and soon after
was appointed to the CF District Board of Trustees. He is the vice president/chief financial
officer of Jenkins Auto Group. Pool feels strongly about giving back to the community
where he grew up.
“The STEPS program offers a unique opportunity for young people to pursue their
dreams of a higher education,” Pool said.
Hollins Establishes Scholarship
for Agribusiness
Dixie Hollins of Citrus County has pledged
to establish an endowed scholarship for students
pursuing a degree and career in agribusiness.
The Hollins family has been a part of Citrus
County since 1942 when they bought the
property known as Hollinswood Ranch,
according to HollinswoodRanch.com. “The
ranch is comprised of cattle, timber and mining
operations, and has provided good jobs for the
community for many generations.” The
endowment is a fitting tribute that will
perpetuate the Hollins family legacy.
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The Florida Farm Manager’s Association
Foundation has established the first CF Finish
Line Scholarship. The scholarships are designed
to provide support to CF students who have
completed 30 hours or more toward their
degree program. The scholarships, as their
namesake indicates, are designed to get students
across the finish line.
With completion a priority in
community-centered colleges such as CF, Finish
Line Scholarships are a creative part of the
completion strategy. FFMA’s scholarship is
specifically for students pursuing a degree in
Equine Studies, but the initiative can be
extended to students across all CF degree
programs, if a donor chooses.
George Isaacs has been at the center of
the creation of the Finish Line program.
Isaacs is a member of the CF Foundation
Board of Directors as well as the FFMA.
Along with being the first to establish a
Finish Line Scholarship, FFMA has a long
history of providing scholarships to CF
students who are the children of families
working in the equine industry.
The Finish Line moniker was the inspiration of
Linda Appleton Potter who has ties to
both Isaacs and the college, not to mention the
Appleton Museum of Art. Her family owns
Bridlewood horse farm, where Isaacs is farm
manager. Upon learning of the CF Foundation’s
intentions to establish this unique scholarship
opportunity, she coined the concept Finish Line
Scholarships.
For more information on Finish Line Scholarships
or how to plan a gift or bequest, contact Lisa
Lombardo at 352-873-5808 or
Lisa.Lombardo@cf.edu.
Internal Campaign
Each year the CF Annual Fund kicks off with an internal campaign
focused on garnering support from those closest to the college’s
mission — faculty and staff. This year, the internal campaign also
included students. The financial support of faculty, staff and students
sends a powerful message. Those who experience the college on a
daily basis believe so strongly in its purpose that they personally invest
in its mission. This year’s Annual Fund was called the CF Patriot
Derby. The campaign garnered 560 donors and $26,038.50. Students
recruited 100 donors and 10 student clubs. Tommy Morelock,
director of Plant Operations, was declared the winner of the race with
231 donors. The Annual Fund is launched to the community at the
annual donor reception.
For information on how you can support this campaign, contact Pamela
Calero at 352-873-5808 or calerop@cf.edu.
The CF Foundation
Welcomes Four New
Board Members
Laney LaMay
Bob Little
Doug Shepson
Joyce Urban
Annual Donor Reception
The annual donor reception held March 29 marked the launch
of a new recognition society — the Founders Society. The
Founders Society is designed to honor College of Central
Florida Foundation donors who have invested $100,000 or
greater in support of the college’s mission and the vision of its
founders. The charter honorees attended a reception where a
wall of honor featuring 75 donors was unveiled.
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For more information on the Founders Society and other recognition
societies, contact Lisa Lombardo at 352-873-5808 or
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2012 Taste of Ocala
Taste of Ocala will be held Saturday, May 5. The evening
event will be held in and around the Ewers Century Center at
the Ocala Campus. Tickets may be purchased for $150 per
couple or $100 a person at the CF Foundation Office or
online at www.cf.edu/foundation/events.htm. All proceeds will
go toward the CF Foundation’s new Finish Line Scholarship
initiative.
2012 Dinner Theatre
The 2012 Dinner Theatre series marked 14 years of fun and
fundraising inspired by Dr. Gene Zanetti’s idea to have
dinner theatre at CF. Zanetti was honored for his support of CF
over the years as a volunteer through Dinner Theatre and also
as a former member of the CF Foundation Board of Directors.
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Connecting With the CF Family
Homecoming
CF Alumni hosted annual homecoming on Feb. 11. Alumni were given the chance to reconnect at their alma mater while supporting
alumni college activities. Approximately 100 alumni and friends enjoyed the alumni reception and attended the men’s and women’s
homecoming basketball games against Santa Fe College.
Marketing Yourself for Success
CF Alumni in partnership with Saint Leo University and Career Planning offered
a “Marketing Yourself for Success” workshop to alumni, students and the
community in February. About 20 participants attended the interactive
workshop, presented by Kelly Rexroad, human resources consultant. The
presentation included strategies for networking, using social media for a
successful job search, and interview skills.
Morris Donates Painting
College of Central Florida attorney Beverly Morris donated an acrylic painting
to the college in January. The unique piece was given to her by the late Jim
Huber, a CF distinguished alumnus.
Jim Huber
The CF Alumni family lost fellow Patriot Jim Huber on Jan. 2, 2012. Huber, an
Emmy-winning sports essayist with CNN/SI and Turner Sports, attended Central Florida
Junior College 1963-1964. His many accomplishments include authoring three books,
receiving an Emmy in 1996, and receiving the CFCC Distinguished Alumni Award in 2002. “I
had a great experience at Central Florida,” he said. “I got a great core education and gained
confidence in my writing and speaking.”
Sponsors
CF Alumni would like to recognize sponsors, who have made it possible for CF to support students — even after they’ve graduated —
through social, cultural, educational and professional opportunities.
For information on CF Alumni or sponsorship opportunities, contact Pamela Calero at calerop@cf.edu or 352-873-5808.
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Community
of Culture
Student Performances
April 4, 12:30-1:30 p.m., “Piccolo Pizazz!” Dr. Sarah Satterfield,
Visual and Performing Arts Masterclass and Lecture Series, Building 4,
Room 122.
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April 13-14, 7:30 p.m. and April 15, 3 p.m., Musical Revue, CF
Musical Theatre Ensemble, Dassance Fine Arts Center.
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April 15, noon-1:30 p.m., “Imprints,” CF student literary and art
magazine reading and gallery tour, Webber Center.
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April 21, 7:30 p.m., CF Patriot Singers and CF Wind
Symphony, Dassance Fine Arts Center.
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April 22, 3 p.m., CF Chamber Ensembles, Dassance Fine Arts
Center.
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April 26, 7:30 p.m., Patriot Dance Ensemble and Friends,
Dassance Fine Arts Center.
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April 26 and April 28, 7:30 p.m., “Habia Una Vez: Once Upon
a Time,” CF Theatre for Young Audiences, Black Box Theatre.
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April 28, 7:30 p.m. and April 29, 3 p.m., Jazz at the Webber,
Webber Center.
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For a full listing of student Visual and Performing Arts events at CF, visit
Arts and Culture at www.CF.edu/arts. For additional information, call the
Box Office at 352-873-5810.
Webber Gallery Exhibitions
April 4-May 5, “2012 Student Art Exhibition.” Reception on
April 4, 12:30 p.m.
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May 17-June 23, “Summer Spotlight XV.” Spotlight on art and
talent in this judged and juried exhibition of the Visual Artists’ Society,
comprised of local artists and students. Reception on May 17, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
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CF Performing Arts Series
Ballet Folklorico “Quetzalli de Veracruz."
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April 15, 3 p.m., Curtis Peterson Auditorium, Lecanto.
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April 16, 7:30 p.m., Dassance Fine Arts Center, Ocala Campus.
For tickets call 352-873-5810 or 352-746-6721, ext. 1416, or visit
tickets.cf.edu.
50 Years of Films
The College of Central Florida International Film Series celebrated its
50th anniversary in January with a reception and screening of “The King’s
Speech.” Ira Holmes, right, founded the film series in 1962, when there
were few opportunities to view films in Ocala, and fewer that opened
doors to a world of culture. The International Film Series is believed to
be the longest, consecutive running film program in the state.
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IN PERSON WITH
Yvonne Simmonds
Y
vonne Simmonds received her early education
in Jamaica and London, and has worked with
the United Nations Children’s Fund and a
magazine. Today, she is completing her Associate in
Science in Business Management, Marketing and
Administration at CF, with plans to enter the
Bachelor of Applied Science program. Ultimately she
plans to work with nonprofit organizations helping
people with disabilities.
“Each class at CF is a great opportunity
for me to add a new chapter to my life
story,” says Simmonds. “Returning to
college challenges me to reinvent myself
and to embrace a new path that certainly
complements my life’s experiences; a
chance to put all the ducks in a row.”
Simmonds is enriching her studies with a work co-op
experience in the CF Marketing and Public Relations
Department, where her varied skills are also
benefitting the college.
“The field of marketing and public relations has
always been of interest to me because of my love of
learning about and serving people.” ■