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President Biden appoints Juan Gilbert to National Science Board

On Oct. 15, President Joe Biden appointed UF Distinguished Professor Juan Gilbert, Ph.D., to the National Science Board. Gilbert, who also serves as Andrew Banks Family Preeminence Endowed Professor and Chair of UF’s Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering, is one of eight members appointed to the Board.

The National Science Board serves as an independent body of advisers to both the president and Congress on policy matters related to science, technology, and math. In addition to publishing major reports, the board also prepares policy papers and statements on issues of importance to U.S. science and engineering.

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Nominations open for the Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Award

The Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Award honors recognizes those who help foster collaboration between UF and the Greater Gainesville community.

Stress relief resources for election season 

Explore these curated resources to help you practice self-care, bolster your resiliency and ease your mind this election season. 

Are you considering life insurance? 

During the 2025 Open Enrollment period, you have a special, one-time opportunity to elect coverage in the UFSelect plan for yourself, up to $300,000, and for your spouse, up to $50,000, without having to answer any questions about your health or medical history.  

UF’s Discovery Fellowships inspire undergrads

Inside the George A. Smathers Libraries, undergraduates are finding their literacy-centric passions through opportunities like the Discovery Fellowship Program.

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October 17, 2024

Celebrate Halloween with upcoming local events 

Get into the spooky spirit of Halloween with these upcoming events and promotions and read on for tips and strategies to have a fun, safe Halloween. 

October 14, 2024

Superior Accomplishment Awards deadline extended

The Superior Accomplishment Awards nomination period is underway, with the deadline extended to Oct. 25.

October 14, 2024

UF Law leads state in first-time bar passage

In the first year of its new program, UF Law has already achieved its initial goal: a bar passage rate over 90%, which leads the state. 

October 14, 2024

UF Teacher/Scholar of the Year Award nominations due Jan. 17

The selected faculty member will receive an SEC Academic Consortium Faculty Achievement Award and an SEC Professor of the Year Award nomination.

October 14, 2024

Join the fight against food insecurity

Join the UF Peanut Butter Challenge today to fight back against food insecurity throughout the state.

October 14, 2024

Give the gift of relaxation at your next staff retreat

The RecSports Massage Therapy program provides therapeutic chair massage services for groups both large and small.

October 14, 2024

Benefits Open Enrollment runs Oct. 14–Nov. 1 

Open Enrollment for 2025 benefits will take place Oct. 14 through Nov. 1. UF’s annual Open Enrollment period is your opportunity to add, change or remove benefits enrollment elections for the next plan year. Elections made during this period will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025. 

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