Welcome to The Compass, where each week you can find dozens of ways to get connected, get involved, and make the most out of the SF community. Below, we have news and updates, academic and scholarship opportunities, cultural and community events, volunteer and service involvements, and preprofessional opportunities. Not only are these great ways to get involved at SF and beyond, but they're also some of the many ways that you can earn points in the Honors Program and Global Scholars Program. For more information on how to join these programs or record your involvement for points, just visit them online or email honorsxglobal@sfcollege.edu.
In this Edition:
News & Updates
Academic & Scholarship Opportunities
Cultural & Community Events
Volunteer & Community Service
Employment & Preprofessional Opportunities
News & Updates
Next Week: The Compass Takes a Break
Next week, the whole college is on Spring Break, including the Compass production team. We'll be back on schedule after break with a new edition on March 27th.
Get Ready for Registration
Registration comes around every semester, but it always feels like a fresh start. Get a jump on getting ready for spring by planning your schedule, taking advantage of advanced registration, and selecting your Honors classes. This term we even have a new opportunity where you can get registered for your Honors classes quickly and early, bypassing the registration form. Whether you’re choosing courses that move you closer to graduation, exploring new disciplines, or securing the schedule that fits your life best, this is the time to map your path.
Right now: Plan Your Summer and Fall Schedule
Are you trying to figure out which classes would be the best fit for this summer, fall, or beyond? The best way to set up a plan for success is to meet with your advisor in the Academic Advisement Center. Log into eSantaFe now to find your advisor and set up a time to meet.
If you are planning to transfer to UF in the future, now is also an excellent time to plan on meeting with an advisor from your intended program. Contact the UF@SF Center for information on when UF advisors will be visiting to meet with prospective transfer students.
Right Now: Check for Account Holds
Before you register, be sure to check your eSantaFe account for registration holds. Holds, such as the requirement to complete a registration agreement or meet with an advisor, will result in you being ineligible to register for courses and significantly delay processing.
Today: Spring and Summer 2026 Honors Registration Requests Open
Starting today, Honors students can begin building their schedules for the coming spring semester. Start planning for next term by viewing the Summer & Fall 2026 Honors Course Catalog.
Before you register, be sure to check your eSantaFe account for registration holds. Holds, such as the requirement to complete a registration agreement or meet with an advisor, will result in you being ineligible to register for courses and significantly delay processing.
Registration requests will be processed following spring break on a first-come first-served basis, so get your request in today!
March 26: Advanced Registration Opens - Register for Classes
As a member of the Honors Program, you have access to advanced registration, meaning that you’re among the first students who can pick their classes and lock in your schedule. Starting on March 26, you can log into eSantaFe and register for any of your non-Honors Classes.
Academic & Scholarship Opportunities
Lawrence W. Tyree Library Events for All Students – Spring 2026
Earn 5 Honors Points
Earn 5 Global Scholars Points
Looking for something engaging, helpful, or just plain fun this spring? The Tyree Library has a full lineup of events designed to support your success and give you a break when you need it.
Wellness Wednesdays
April 1
1–2 p.m. | Y-240
Take an hour to reset. These sessions focus on student wellness and practical strategies for managing stress during the semester.
Secrets in the Stacks: A Clue-Inspired Mystery
Self-paced: March 2–13 | Tyree Library & Online
Put your detective skills to work in this interactive mystery experience. Join the kickoff event, then solve clues at your own pace over the following two weeks.
Research & Citation Workshops
APA Made Simple
March 25 | 2:30–3:30 p.m.
MLA Made Simple
March 30 | 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Chicago Made Simple
(Chicago session earlier in semester; no additional dates after Feb. 13.)
Source Savvy: Crafting a Research-Driven Paper
March 26 | 1–2 p.m.
Beyond Google: Smart Strategies for Research
April 7 | 2:30–3:30 p.m.
These workshops help you strengthen your research and citation skills—whether you’re polishing a paper or just getting started. Online sessions are available via Zoom: https://sfcollege.zoom.us/my/reference
Finals Snack Break
April 20 & 21
1–3 p.m. | Library Lobby
Stop by during finals week for free snacks and a quick recharge before heading back to your studying.
Tales and Treats: Storytime with Your VP
April 22
2:30–3:30 p.m. | Y-240
Celebrate the end of the semester with a relaxed Storytime event and treats.
All events are open to students. Mark your calendar and plan to stop by! Each event is worth 5 Honors Points.
Jewish Odesa and the War Against Ukraine
Earn 5 Honors Points
Earn 1 Global Scholars
Marking the fourth anniversary of the aggression against Ukraine, this event features Marina Sapritsky-Nahum, a Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), in conversation with Shorstein Professor Dragan Kujundžić. Sapritsky-Nahum, whose work focuses on post-Soviet Jewish communities in Ukraine and its diaspora, will discuss the current war and its impact on Jewish Odesa. The first chapter of her book, Jewish Odesa: Negotiating Identities and Traditions in Contemporary Ukraine, will serve as a starting point for the discussion.
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 4:05 PM EDT
Location: Contact events@jst.ufl.edu for details
From Interview to Archive: An Introduction to Oral History Workshop
Earn 5 Honors Points
Earn 1 Global Scholars
Earn X Trio Points
Date: Monday, March 30, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
Location: Pugh Hall 210
Ticket Pricing:
Free
UF Smathers Libraries Annual Michael Gannon Lecture with Rick Atkinson
Earn 5 Honors Points
Earn 1 Global Scholars
Earn X Trio Points
The George A. Smathers Libraries welcome best-selling author, three-time Pulitzer Prize winner, and former Washington Post journalist Rick Atkinson as the 2026 Michael Gannon Lecture speaker. Atkinson will deliver a lecture on the subject of World War II, drawing from his extensive work in military history, including the acclaimed Liberation Trilogy. A book signing will immediately follow the event.
This annual lecture commemorates the achievements of Distinguished Service Professor Michael Gannon, remembered at the University of Florida as an outstanding teacher, scholar, and advocate for academic integrity. To help ensure future events with thought-provoking speakers that honor Professor Gannon's legacy, you can support the Michael Gannon Lecture Fund at UFgive.to/GannonLecture.
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM EDT
Location: Grand Reading Room, Smathers Library
Ticket Pricing:
Free and open to the public
Cultural & Community Events
Spring Winds and Classics
Earn 5 Honors Points
Earn 5 Global Scholars
Earn X Trio Points
Winds & Classics will showcase our Concert Band who will perform classical works by some of the most prolific composers from the 19th and 20th centuries. Modern selections will also be included from composers of the present.
Date: Tuesday, March 24th
Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm
Location: Lyceum Concert Hall
Pricing: Free!
Viva Europe 2026
Earn 5 Honors Points
Earn 5 Global Scholars
Join us at Depot Park to celebrate this vibrant annual cultural festival. Discover the charm of Europe in your own town with exciting kids’ activities, a captivating puppet show, face painting, musical performances, and language lessons—all for free!!
Date: Saturday, March 28th
Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Depot Park
Pricing: Free!
Annual 5th Ave Arts Festival
Earn 5 Honors Points Earn 5 Global Scholar Points
The Fifth Avenue Arts Festival, organized annually by the Cultural Arts Coalition in Gainesville, Florida, is a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and community. Held in the historic Fifth Avenue neighborhood, this event highlights the rich cultural heritage of the area through a diverse showcase of artistic expression.
Date: April 24-26th
Time: 10am-6pm
Location: Santa Fe College Blount Center
HSNCF Spring Book Sale in Gainesville
Earn 5 Honors Points Earn 5 Global Scholar Points
Browse the HSNCF Spring Book Sale from March 10 to March 14 at the HSNCF Thrift Store. HSNCF Spring Book Sale features 50 percent off cookbooks, fiction, nonfiction, children’s books and collectibles from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with proceeds supporting the Humane Society of North Central Florida.
Date: March 10th-13th
Time: 10am-5:30pm
Location: Humane Society of North Central Florida Thrift Store
WildFlowers Festival of Music and Dance
Earn 5 Honors Points Earn 5 Global Scholar Points
Experience WildFlowers Festival of Music and Dance from March 13 to March 15, 2026 at WildFlowers Music Park. Enjoy live music across genres, dance classes, educational workshops and a healing arts village. Families can explore food and drink vendors, youth activities and camping beneath the live oaks.
Date: March 13th-15th
Time: 11am-7pm
Location: Wildflowers Music Park Melrose, Fl
High Springs Historical Society Museum
Earn 5 Honors Points Earn 5 Global Scholar Points
Visit the museum behind High Springs City Hall during weekly open hours. Browse exhibits highlighting local heritage and community stories in a welcoming, volunteer-run space. Admission is free, with a suggested $2 donation per person. Special guided tours are available by appointment. The museum operates as a nonprofit organization supported by community involvement.
Date: March 14th
Time: 11am-4pm
Location: High Springs Historical Society Museum
Volunteer & Community Service
Volunteer & Tabling Opportunities for Spring Arts Festival April 11 & 12
Earn 1 Honors Point Per Hour of Service Earn 1 Global Scholars Point Per Hour of Service
Earn 1 Global Scholars Point Per Hour of Service
The 54th Annual Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival is approaching! This year the festival will be held on Saturday, April 11th 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Sunday, April 12th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The event is looking for student volunteers to support festival operations, assist artists, help with visitor engagement, and be part of one of the College's biggest cultural events. Students are also able to sign up to and help with Set-Up on Friday, April 10th.
Earn Free Admission for Volunteering at Big: Culture & Arts Festival
Earn 1 Honors Point Per Hour of Service Earn 1 Global Scholars Point Per Hour of Service
Dates:
Sunday, March 15 (In-Person at How Bazar)
Monday, March 23 (In-Person at How Bazar)
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
Stage Hands, VIP Lounge Assistant, Fashion Assistant, Door, Artist Hospitality Assistant, Merch Store, Set Up & Breakdown, and many more!
Volunteers will only need to select ONE shift 🚨 THE SOONER YOU ATTEND A MEETING, the more position options you’ll have.
For more info, contact volunteers@diondia.com.
Big Volunteer Open Call at How Bazar
Sunday, March 15 from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday, March 23 from 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
What you get: Free General Admission Ticket
Peaceful Paths needs short and long-term volunteers
Earn 1 Honors Point Per Hour of Service Earn 1 Global Scholars Point Per Hour of Service
Guest Chef Gainesville
On March 29th, Peaceful Paths will be hosting their 24th Annual Guest Chef Gainesville fundraising event. Leading up to this event, there are a variety of volunteer opportunities. On the event day, they will need over 60 volunteers. To Volunteer use the sign-up link provided. Each volunteer must register individually.
Earn 1 Global Scholars Point Per Hour of Service
Help at Botanical Gardens Spring Festival!
Earn 1 Honors Point Per Hour of Service Earn 1 Global Scholars Point Per Hour of Service
The Kanapaha Botanical Gardens is planning for their 2026 Spring Garden Festival, taking place the weekend of Saturday, March 21st and Sunday, 22nd and they need volunteers. On the day of the event, volunteers assist with front admission/ticket sales and wristbands. There are two time slots for this job: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM OR 12:45 PM - 5 PM. To sign up, Email: kbgvolunteer@gmail.com
Employment & Preprofessional Opportunities
UF Pre-Health Advising Services Spring Term 2026
Pre-Health advising appointments are available in-person and remote through Zoom Monday through Friday. Our 30-minute appointments are open 7 days in advance and are bookable through the Connect Survey.
The Pre-Health Advising Team is offering mock interview appointments. Students must submit a professional school interview invitation from the 2025 application cycle, as well as all of their application materials (pre-health resume and/or personal statement) at the time of booking or it will be canceled, as sufficient time is needed for advisor feedback.
Dream Team Engineering Shadowing Opportunity
Earn 30 Honors Points Per Semester Earn 15 Global Scholars Points
Dream Team Engineering is a group of engineering and non-engineering students alike that are dedicated to making novel technologies to enhance the lives of the patients at UF Health Shands, the surrounding Gainesville community, and beyond. The Shadowing Program is a semester-long opportunity for freshmen and sophomore students to gain hands-on experience while rotating through various DTE sub-teams! Experience is not needed, they are just looking for students who are willing to learn and interested in the engineering field. If you are interested in applying for the program please email the Director of Shadowing, Ari Friedman, at shadowing@dreamteameng.org.
Internship at Charlotte Behavioral Health Care Application Deadline: April 1, 2026 Punta Gorda, Florida
Earn 30 Honors Points
Earn 30 Global Scholars Points
Charlotte Behavioral Health Care center is currently accepting applications for their Summer 2026 Internship program. This is an 8-week, unpaid opportunity that offers participants a dynamic rotation through various key areas of the center, including mental health and substance use treatment, as well as inpatient and outpatient settings. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and closed on April 1st for the following summer or when all positions have been filled.
Summer interns needed at Operation Catnip
Earn 30 Honors Points
Earn 30 Global Scholars Points
The Operation Catnip (OC) Kitten Shelter Diversion (KSD) Program Internship is a community cat management program that offers undergraduate students the opportunity toward furthering the welfare of community cats alongside OC staff, future veterinarians, and other community stakeholders. Must commit to participating for the summer semester- May 18-July 25. 20 hours per week, flexible scheduling within the windows of Tuesday-Saturday 7:30am-6pm. Application Deadline Saturday April 11th.
Vet Tech Summer Internship
Earn 30 Honors Points
Earn 30 Global Scholars Points
The Operation Catnip (OC) veterinary technician internship offers undergraduate students an opportunity to work towards furthering the welfare of community cats alongside Operation Catnip staff, future veterinarians, and other stakeholders. Must commit to participating for the summer semester- May 18-July 25. Must commit to at least 20 hours (2 clinic days) per week. Clinic days are typically Wednesday-Saturday 7:30am-6pm with some variation depending on special events. Applications due Saturday April 11th!