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The Appleton Museum of Art, ��������, presents an artist talk with Leslie Peebles on Thursday, Aug. 29, at 2 p.m. Her work is on view at the Appleton through Jan. 12 in a solo exhibition entitled “Florida Impressions: Relief Prints by Leslie Peebles.”

“My path as an artist intertwines between spiritual, dream work and an ever-growing connection with nature,” said Peebles, who is an ardent environmentalist. “Nature serves as a living metaphor for the connectedness of all things; internal, external and universal. Land, trees and animals are projections and identifiers of self and universe.”

Appleton Curator of Exhibitions Patricia Tomlinson will join Peebles for this talk, and provide curatorial perspectives on the artist’s work. This event is free for Appleton members; included with regular admission fee for nonmembers.

Owned and operated by the ��������, 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 .

The �������� presents “Fight or Flight: Kevin Haran and Robert Reedy,” Aug. 12-Sept. 20 at the Webber Gallery, Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. The exhibition curated by Tyrus Clutter, associate professor at ��������, will feature a mix of paintings and sculptures by both artists. The works in the exhibition address fight or flight in literal and nonliteral ways.

Kevin Haran is an associate professor at the School of Visual Arts and Design at the University of Central Florida. Haran will be showing a series of UFO mixed media drawings and war memorial images that depict the imagery in bold lines mixed with ink washes, giving the images a sense of dimension and reality. Robert Reedy is a professor of Art at the School of Visual Arts and Design at the University of Central Florida. Reedy will present a large series of birds in flight throughout the gallery, along with ceramic sculptural works.

Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The gallery is closed Saturday, Sunday and college-observed holidays. The public is invited to the closing reception on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 5-7 p.m. The exhibit and reception are free.

For additional information, call 352-873-5809.

The �������� and Marion County Public Schools present 2019 Careers and Colleges Expo Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the �������� Gymnasium, 3001 S.W. College Road., Ocala.

Representatives from nearly 80 educational institutions, businesses, professional and government organizations, and the military will be on hand, sharing valuable information with area high school students and their families.

College-bound students, as well as those interested in career exploration, will find valuable information at the expo.

There is no charge to attend the event.

The �������� invites recent high school seniors and those looking to advance their career to an open house on Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Jack Wilkinson Levy Campus, 15390 N.W. Highway 19, in Chiefland.

Future students are encouraged to stop by and receive assistance with the application process, financial aid, placement testing, academic advising, campus tours or receive assistance registering for fall semester, which begins Aug. 19.

�������� is offering 40 $1,000 merit scholarships to Levy County students who graduated this spring. Scholarships awarded include $500 for fall 2019 and $500 for spring 2020. To be eligible, students must graduate from a Levy County high school in 2019 and enroll at the �������� Levy Campus for the 2019 fall semester. Applicants must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5 and enroll in at least six credit hours each semester with at least one on-site class held at the Levy Campus.

To apply for financial aid at the event, please bring these documents: Federal Student Aid ID available at fsaid.ed.gov; email address; 2017 W-2 and Federal Income Tax Forms (1040, 1040A or 1040 EZ) for you and/or your parents (if you are a dependent student); 2017 untaxed income (Social Security, disability, workman’s compensation, etc.); driver’s license or state ID; Social Security card; spouse or parent’s Social Security number and date of birth. For Florida residency verification, please bring your Florida driver’s license and a copy of your Florida vehicle registration or voter’s registration.

For more information, visit  or call 352-658-4077, ext. 2118.

The �������� has been approved by FANUC America Corporation as a FANUC Authorized Satellite Training Academic Institution, offering Handling Tool, and 2D iRVision through the world leader in robotics.

�������� has offered credit and noncredit courses in robotics as part of its engineering programs for several years. The FAST designation from FANUC will allow machine operators, programmers, maintenance professionals and machine tool builders to receive a certificate of completion from the only FANUC Authorized Satellite Training Center in Florida.

Manufacturing robots perform multiple tasks including automotive painting, welding, sorting, and metal fabrication. �������� programs include FANUC Handling Tool Operations and Programming (32 hours), and FANUC 2D iRVision Operation and Programming (24 hours). Classes are held at the �������� Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.

To learn more about training at ��������, visit .

FANUC America Corporation, headquartered in Rochester Hills, Michigan, is the leading supplier of robots, CNC systems and factory automation. Founded in 1982, FANUC America has over 1,500 employees in the Americas. Its team of automation professionals work in customer service, engineering, finance, human resources, IT, logistics, operations, manufacturing, product development, sales and marketing, and training.

The �������� is adding a new accounting specialization to its Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Management degree starting this fall due to the demand for employees in that industry.

The specialization will be offered in eight-week terms at the Ocala Campus and will provide students with the educational foundation for management careers within the accounting, auditing, banking, nonprofit and other financial organizations. Students will complete 15 credit hours in upper division courses focused on the basics of accounting, auditing and taxation.

If a student has earned an Associate in Science or Associate in Arts they can seamlessly enter this program. The specialization facilitates entry into a master’s degree program, which leads to a pathway for the student to sit for the Certified Public Accountant exam.

“The college is excited to launch the Accounting specialization at the bachelor’s level this fall semester,” said Dr. Rob Wolf, dean of Business, Technology and Career and Technical Education. “The student will not only receive extensive knowledge of accounting, but also a strong foundation of business theory.”

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an additional 140,300 new accounting and auditing jobs by 2026, or 10 percent job growth. Accountants rank No. 7 in the Best Business Jobs, No. 8 in Best Stem Jobs, and No. 36 in the 100 Best Jobs. According to CareerSource, accountants rank No. 5 in high-skill, high-wage jobs in the tricounty area with an annual growth rate of 2.3 percent.

�������� currently offers an Accounting Technology Associate in Science program and three Accounting Certificates.

To learn more about the program, visit ��������.edu/Business.

The ��������’s Musical Theatre Department will collaborate with (F)Actor Theatre Company to present “[title of show],” Friday and Saturday, July 26-27, starting at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 28, at 3 p.m., in the Black Box Theatre located in the Dassance Fine Arts Center, 3001 S.W. College Road.

“[title of show]” is about two self-confessed nobodies in New York who make a pact to write an original musical and submit it to a festival in three weeks. As the deadline looms the team decides to set off on a unique musical adventure: writing a musical about writing a musical. In this intelligent, playful, loveable musical, the audience is treated to an insider’s look at the tough work of being a creative artist. The music and lyrics are by Jeff Bowen and the book is written by Hunter Bell.

This show is directed by Janet Shelley from West Port High School’s Marion County Center of the Arts and is produced with special permission from Rogers and Hammerstein Theatricals.  Music director is Jason Longtin, associate professor of music at ��������, and scenic designer is Joey Coombs, �������� graduate. The show was a Tony nominee for Best Book of a Musical in 2009.

This show contains adult content and language, and is recommended for audiences age 21 and above. Tickets are $18. Purchase your tickets early due to limited seating in the Black Box Theatre. For tickets and more information, call the �������� Box Office at 352-873-5810. The box office is located in the lobby of the Fine Arts Center and is open from 1-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and is closed on Friday.

The �������� is conducting Health Sciences program information sessions this month and in July. Potential students must attend a session before applying to any of the programs.

Sessions provide details about admissions criteria, program requirements, costs and more, including the limited-access component. While any student meeting minimum criteria is encouraged to apply, not all applicants may be accepted. A point system is used to score all applications. Residents in ��������’s service district of Marion, Citrus and Levy counties will receive residency points in the point system.

There is no waiting list for any of the health science programs and some programs have part-time enrollment options and offer evening/weekend classes.

Upcoming information sessions include:

Radiography

• �±��Ա���岹��,��June 12, 3-4 p.m., Ocala Campus Building 16, Room 110, 3001 S.W. College Road. Seating is limited to 24 students. To register email siverc@cf.edu.

Nursing (Associate Degree Nursing, Bridge, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

• �ճܱ���岹��,��June 18, 3-4 p.m., Ocala Campus Building 16.
• �ѴDzԻ岹��,��July 15, noon-1 p.m., Ocala Campus Building 16.
• �±��Ա���岹��,��July 24, 11 a.m.-noon, Citrus Campus Building C3, Room 107, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto.

Dental Assisting

• �±��Ա���岹��,��June 19, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Hampton Center 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala.

Emergency Medical Services

• �±��Ա���岹��,��June 26, 3-4 p.m., Ocala Campus Building 35, Room 105, 3001 S.W. College Road.

Physical Therapist Assistant

• �±��Ա���岹��,��July 10, 4-5:30 p.m., Hampton Center, Room 104, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala.
• �±��Ա���岹��,��July 31, 4-5:30 p.m., Citrus Campus Building C3, Room 201, 3800 S. Lecanto Hwy., Lecanto.

For information about any of the programs or sessions, call 352-873-5817, or call 352-854-2322, ext. 1655.

The �������� invites recent high school seniors and those looking to advance their career to an open house on Wednesday, July 24, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.

Future students are encouraged to stop by and receive assistance with the application process, financial aid, placement testing, academic advising or assistance with registration for fall semester, which begins Aug. 19.

To apply for financial aid at the event, please bring these documents: Federal Student Aid ID available at fsaid.ed.gov; email address; 2017 W-2 and Federal Income Tax Forms (1040, 1040A or 1040 EZ) of you and/or your parents (if you are a dependent student); 2017 untaxed income (Social Security, disability, workman’s compensation, etc.); driver’s license or state ID; Social Security card; spouse or parent’s Social Security number and date of birth. For Florida residency verification, please bring a copy of your Florida driver’s license and a copy of your Florida vehicle registration or voter’s registration.

For more information, visit  or call 352-854-2322, ext. 1379.

The �������� invites recent high school seniors and those looking to advance their career to an open house on Wednesday, July 24, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.

Future students are encouraged to stop by and receive assistance with the application process, financial aid, placement testing, academic advising or assistance with registration for fall semester, which begins Aug. 19.

To apply for financial aid at the event, please bring these documents: Federal Student Aid ID available at fsaid.ed.gov; email address; 2017 W-2 and Federal Income Tax Forms (1040, 1040A or 1040 EZ) of you and/or your parents (if you are a dependent student); 2017 untaxed income (Social Security, disability, workman’s compensation, etc.); driver’s license or state ID; Social Security card; spouse or parent’s Social Security number and date of birth. For Florida residency verification, please bring a copy of your Florida driver’s license and a copy of your Florida vehicle registration or voter’s registration.

For more information, visit  or call 352-854-2322, ext. 1379.