The Visual Artists’ Society presents the 22^nd “Summer Spotlight” exhibition May 22-July 19 at the College of Central Florida Webber Gallery, 3001 S.W. College Road.

“Summer Spotlight XXII” will be judged and juried. This year’s guest judge is Alfred Phillips, a Gainesville-based artist who specializes in acrylic painting. There is no fee to attend the exhibition, opening reception and awards ceremony, which will be held Wednesday, May 22, from 5-7 p.m.

“The Summer Spotlight exhibit provides a leisurely paced activity for many visitors over the summer months,” said Tyrus Clutter, associate professor of Art at CF. “The Visual Artists’ Society artists have a long relationship with the Webber Gallery, and the Summer Spotlight exhibit offers a wide range of styles and subjects by some of the best known artists in Marion County, allowing students and community members alike a glimpse into Ocala’s growing, vibrant arts scene.”

VAS has more than 100 members from all over Marion County and Central Florida. VAS exhibits showcase a variety of styles and mediums, including more traditional paintings and photographs, as well as jewelry, sculpture and digital media.

Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The gallery is closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday and college-observed holidays. For additional information, call 352-873-5809.

To learn more about CF, visit CF.edu.

The College of Central Florida has announced that its Radiography program has been awarded accreditation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

The JRCERT accreditation is effective immediately and will apply to the upcoming graduates of the Radiologic Technology program. Graduates from the college’s Radiologic Technology program sit for the certification exam given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in order to become radiographers. CF’s Radiography program will graduate its first class of students this May.

The Associate in Science degree program started in August 2017. After completing the two-year 77-credit hour program, graduates are eligible to take the certification examination. The degree opens the path into other areas of medical imaging such as mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, nuclear medicine or other related imaging specialties.

“This achievement marks the beginning of a bright future for the Radiography program at CF.  It comes as a result of hard work and commitment to excellence from our program manager, faculty, and support staff to deliver a quality educational experience for our students,” said Dr. Stephanie Cortes dean of Health Sciences. “As an accredited radiography program, our graduates are now poised to enter a high-skill, high-wage career and meet the workforce needs in our community.”

CF is now accepting applications for its fall 2019 class, which begins Aug. 19. For more information about applying, contact Chelsea Siver at siverc@cf.edu.

The College of Central Florida has appointed associate vice presidents for Career and Professional programs and for Arts and Sciences programs.

Dr. Jennifer Fryns, former dean of Arts and Education, has been appointed as Associate Vice President of Career and Professional programs. She will oversee workforce programs and serve as the primary liaison with the business community.  Fryns holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Miami, a Master in Arts from the University of Cincinnati and a Ph.D. from Florida State University. She has been with the college in a variety of administrative roles since January 2007. Prior to working at CF, Fryns worked in sales and contracts for an entertainment management firm in Philadelphia and Dallas.

Dr. Allan Danuff, former dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been appointed as Associate Vice President of Arts and Sciences. He will oversee the Associate in Arts degree and general education required courses for all degrees and dual enrollment programs. Danuff will also oversee the Visual and Performing Arts Department and Digital Media programs. He has a Bachelor in Science from Florida State University and a Master’s in Education from the University of Florida and a doctorate from Florida State University. He has been with the college since 2000 in a variety of roles.

The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, presents a gallery talk with Vicki M. Jones on Saturday, May 11, at 1 p.m. Her work is on view at the Appleton through July 7 in a solo exhibition entitled “Familiar Beauty.” This talk is free for Appleton members; included with admission fee for nonmembers.

Jones is a native of Central Florida and has been exhibiting her pencil drawings since 1987. Her realistic and sometimes surreal works vary in subject matter, including landscape, portraiture (of

people and of trees), still-life and architecture. Other media exhibited include pastel and colored pencil drawings.

“In my pencil drawings I like to show, just by focusing intently on a subject, that the very ordinary things (or people) we encounter daily can hold surprising beauty, wonder or mystery,” Jones said.

Owned and operated by the College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR 40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). Parking is free. For more information, call the Appleton Museum of Art at 352-291-4455 or visit AppletonMuseum.org.

Students from the College of Central Florida’s Model United Nations club received two Most Diplomatic awards during the 2019 Southern Regional Model United Nations conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, in March. The awards recognize the student’s ability to carry out diplomacy through participation, ability to negotiate, debate professionally, and interact with other students from around the nation.

CF students Christopher Beharry, Santino Del Valle, Mathew Dezelan, Andy Diaz, Natascha Golec, and Erica Marie Kilkenny attended with Dr. John Anene, CF professor of Political Science and club advisor. They represented the Republic of Ireland in three committees. General Assembly Plenary discussed the challenges of eliminating forced labor and improving access to quality health care for children; General Assembly First discussed utilizing advancement in technology to improve global security, and preventing violent extremism by non-state actors; and Commission for the Status of Women discussed ensuring access to environmentally sustainable technology for women in rural and low-income areas and establishing measures of transitional justice for women.

This year, 500 students from across the nation attended, making it the most-attended SRMUN Conference in its 30-year history. Model UN is an international extra-curricular global engagement activity that enables college students to learn diplomacy, negotiating, public speaking and resolving global problems through role playing as delegates of the United Nations. Delegates spend months in preparation researching foreign policies and cultures. At conferences, they develop papers, which include their ideas to solve real-life problems that plague nations.

Six College of Central Florida students were named to the Florida College System’s 2019 All-Florida Academic Team. The students were recognized at an awards ceremony April 4 in Orlando.

CF students Angelique Alarcon, Danielle Bryan, Corey Evans, Layna Freilich, Hanya Noussier and Jessica Pollare were named to the team because of their outstanding academic achievement, leadership and service to the community.

In nominating students for the All-Florida Academic Team, colleges considered the following criteria:

• Participation in honors programs
• Membership in, and awards received from, academic or honors organizations
• Awards and honors received for academic and leadership accomplishments
• Academic enrichment achieved through study, internships and cultural experiences.

The competition is sponsored by the Florida Lottery, Coca-Cola, RBC Wealth Management and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

For more information about the All-Florida Academic Team, visit www.floridacollegesystem.com.

The College of Central Florida will offer a variety of volleyball camps for different age groups in June and July for boys and girls. Knee-pads are highly recommended.

All Skills Camp will be offered Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $160. This camp is open to athletes grades 6-12 and is designed for the player who wants to improve all of their skills (passing, setting, defense, serving, blocking and attacking) through fast-paced training and game-like drills. Athletes will be grouped according to age and skill level to meet the needs of each individual. Campers will be exposed to team systems that will help prepare them for scholastic, recreational, club and college programs.

All Skills Camp will be offered Monday through Wednesday, June 3-5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $185. This camp is open to athletes grades 5-12 who are looking to improve their skills for their school teams, club teams, and those who want to play at the next level. The camp will emulate CF Volleyball drills, skills and culture that campers will be able to take back to their teams in the fall. The focus is on the six major skills (passing, setting, blocking, defense, serving and attacking) and incorporates team systems and skill set for the game.

Patriots Elite Volleyball Camp will be offered Friday through Sunday, July 12-14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $190. This camp is open to athletes grades 8-12 and will provide athletes with an inside look at Patriots Volleyball. The same drills and techniques used to for CF players will be featured. This camp is for players aspiring to the next level and beyond. The camp is limited to 60 players.

CF Youth Volleyball Camp will be offered Monday-Wednesday, July 29-31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $100. This camp is open to athletes grade 5-8 who have no volleyball experience or very little experience. This camp is an introduction to volleyball and focuses on having fun and at the same time learning the game of volleyball, the skills needed, and the importance of each one. Youths will be expected to work hard and have fun regardless of age or experience level.

For more information, contact Coach Israel Delgado at 352-854-2322, ext. 1456, or delgadoi@CF.edu.

The College of Central Florida will host former Congressman Cliff Stearns on Wednesday, April 17, at 12:15 p.m. at Cliff’s Cyber Café in the Stearns Learning Resources Center on the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.

Stearns will share information about current cybersecurity threats and what the impact of augmented reality technology will be on education. Students will be treated to a free cup of coffee.

The College of Central Florida’s Business and Technology Department will host a professional development opportunity for administrative professionals on Wednesday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ewers Century Center, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala.

Learn new skills during three training sessions and hear from keynote speaker Amy Osborne, CF instructor of Computer Information Technology. Sessions include Microsoft Office 2019 Tips and Tricks; Teamwork and Communication 2.0; and Advance Your Career with Social Media.

Cost is $35 and includes continental breakfast and lunch. To register, contact Bonnie Hays at 352-854-2322, ext. 1855, or haysb@cf.edu.

This event is sponsored by CAMPUS USA Credit Union, Sitel, Webster University Ocala Campus, Talent Center and VR Ocala.

A Shop Talk Cancer Awareness event will be held Monday, April 15, at6:30 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center at the College of Central Florida Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.

“Wellness for Cancer Prevention and Survival” will feature two guest panelists who will discuss brain health and what is new in cancer and stroke prevention and treatments. Hear from Praveen Reddy, MD, MCh, neurosurgeon with Ocala Health Neurosurgical Group and Iraj Nikfarjam, MD, interventional neurologist for critical care medicine with Ocala Health Florida Stroke Institute.

Reservations are required. Please reserve your seat for this free event by Wednesday, April 10. Call 352-854-2322, ext. 1236, or visit www.CF.edu/ShopTalk.

The event is a collaboration of CF, the Ocala Royal Dames for Cancer Research Inc. and Ocala Health.