Month: October 2016

Eligible employees granted administrative leave due to Hurricane Matthew closure

Due to Hurricane Matthew, the University of Florida closed at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, and remained closed through Sunday, Oct. 9. Administrative leave is being granted to eligible employees who were scheduled to work during this time. Anyone who was on pre-approved leave will remain on such leave and will not be eligible to receive […]


Learn more about upcoming FLSA changes at Oct. 28 information session

For those who would like more detailed information about upcoming FLSA changes, Human Resource Services will host an information session on Friday, Oct. 28, at 1:30 p.m., in Room 120 of the HR Building.


2017 Benefits Open Enrollment begins Oct. 17

UF’s employee benefits Open Enrollment will be held Oct. 17 – Nov. 4. During Open Enrollment, employees can make changes and elections to state and UF benefit plans through the appropriate online portals. Elections made during Open Enrollment will be effective Jan. 1, 2017.


Graham Center Director David Colburn offers election perspectives and insights

As a Vietnam veteran and a prominent American historian, Colburn believes deeply in the importance of strengthening the nation’s democratic institutions — a mission he tackles each day as the director of the Bob Graham Center for Public Service. We sat down with Colburn to get his take on the upcoming presidential election, Florida’s influence as a battleground state and the role that young voters will play in the election outcome.


Sick Leave Pool Open Enrollment Runs Oct. 1 – 31

Qualifying University of Florida employees may apply for membership in the Sick Leave Pool during its open enrollment period from Oct. 1 – 31. All applications must be received by the Sick Leave Pool administrator in the UF Benefits office by 5 p.m. on Oct. 31. Open enrollment for the Sick Leave Pool is a separate process from Benefits’ Open Enrollment and has its own deadlines.


New strategic communications academy coming this spring Applications are due Nov. 30

Communication skills are fundamental to building credibility, establishing prominence and creating effective collaborations. With this in mind, the UF College of Journalism and Communications and UF Training & Organizational Development are introducing a new professional development program that will provide participants a unique opportunity to elevate their strategic thinking and communication skills.


UF launches landmark initiative for carbon neutrality

The program is designed to allow faculty and staff employees of the University of Florida to voluntarily offset the carbon impact of their commutes to and from campus.


Scott Nygren Scholars Studio opens at Library West

The Scott Nygren Scholars Studio, located in Rm. 212 of Library West, is an emerging community center for digital scholarship (DS) and digital humanities (DH) at the University of Florida. Open to faculty and graduate students, the Studio aims to support collaborative research and practice, offering the technology necessary for users to make new intellectual contributions in their fields.


Physical Plant Division to host town hall meetings with Business Administration Oct. 12

UF’s Physical Plant Division of Business Affairs will be hosting Town Hall Meetings on campus during 2016 and 2017. They will meet with the College of Business Administration on Oct. 12 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at Hough Hall, Room 120-A, on Union Road. If you are part of the Business Administration community and would […]


Resources for Raising a Healthy Eater

A recent UF IFAS study shows that nudges may help children pick a healthier school lunch. As a parent or caregiver, you can provide helpful nudges at home to establish healthy eating patterns and encourage increased fruit and vegetable consumption.


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