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Celebrate the holidays with upcoming events and special discounts 

Throughout the upcoming season, the UF community can enjoy a variety of festivities to get into the holiday spirit. Check out the following upcoming events and promotions right in our backyard — and don’t forget about UF’s GatorPerks discount program as you plan your holiday shopping, travel and entertainment.

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AI hiring and the threat to economic justice

UF’s Business Journalist in Residence program is set to host award-winning investigative reporter and author Hilke Schellmann, who will speak Nov. 17 at 4 p.m.

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UF engineers develop game-changing neural device

The NIH recently awarded $1.8 million to a UF engineering team developing tech to reduce recovery times, medical costs and improve patients’ quality of life.

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HIV and heart disease risk

A new UF study examines how overlapping biological, behavioral and social factors may compound health risks for people with HIV.

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Buzz-worthy pollinator gardening

Join UF/IFAS Extension Agent Jeremy Rhoden on Dec. 7 at noon to learn how to transform your landscape into a thriving haven for Florida’s pollinators.

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November 12, 2026

Vision board: A hands-on approach to goal setting

Join UF/IFAS Extension Agent Jessica Alfonso on Nov. 19 at noon to learn about vison boards and explore effective goal-setting strategies.

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November 9, 2026

Learn, grow and achieve through the EEP 

Read on to learn more about the EEP’s impact on UF employees, and visit the UFHR website to review upcoming deadlines and register for the spring 2027 information session.

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November 9, 2026

Teaching TechXploration returns Nov. 12

This virtual mini-conference introduces new possibilities at the intersection of teaching and technology through a series of 30-minute sessions.

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November 9, 2026

Decoding circadian rhythms

In this installment of Breakthroughs Begin Here, UF College of Medicine researcher Karyn Esser, Ph.D., explores how circadian rhythms regulate everything from muscle function to metabolism.

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November 9, 2026

Money management strategies

Join Fidelity on Nov. 23 at noon to learn how to create a budget, build emergency savings and create and execute a plan to prioritize and manage your debt.

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November 9, 2026

Healthy communication during the holidays and beyond

Join UF/IFAS Extension Faculty Agent Nelly Nelson on Nov. 17 at noon for communication strategies you can use long after the holidays.

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November 9, 2026

What’s cooking in your kitchen?

Submit your holiday recipes to be featured in an e-cookbook and for a chance to win a prize from one of our sponsors. Submissions due Nov. 29.

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