Month: November 2017
University of Florida Works to Reach its Goal of Zero Waste by 2020 with the Addition of Bigbelly’s Smart Waste and Recycling System
To help reach its goal of zero waste by 2020, the University of Florida is on its way to replacing nearly 300 traditional open top waste bins located in high volume and high profile locations with Bigbelly’s Smart Waste and Recycling System.
Becoming a Woman in the Age of Enlightenment
New Harn exhibit will be on display through Dec. 31
Construction begins at 800 Second at Innovation Square with groundbreaking ceremony
University of Florida leaders, alongside developers, investors and community members, gathered Oct. 13 for the groundbreaking ceremony at the future site of 800 Second at Innovation Square. The building, at the corner of SW 2nd Ave. and SW 8th St., across the street from UF’s Innovation Hub technology incubator, is slated to offer 55,000 square feet of state-of-the-art office, collaboration, and retail space, and will serve as a place for technology and innovation ventures to grow and flourish.
Higher Education Opportunity deadline extended to Nov. 15
The University of Florida’s Higher Education Opportunity (HEO) provides children of full-time TEAMS employees with the opportunity of tuition assistance for an undergraduate education at the University of Florida. In spring 2018, Human Resource Services will select, at random from a pool of eligible HEO applicants, 50 TEAMS employees to participate in this program. Each eligible employee may submit one child’s name into the drawing. To be considered for this benefit, the TEAMS employee must apply for the HEO by November 15.
Prudential Productivity Award nominations due Nov. 10
In addition to honoring innovative and cost-saving accomplishments, the awards program recognizes the measurable contributions, increased productivity and added value of individuals and teams. Eligible for nomination are individuals and teams.
UF launches new Sexual Violence and Harassment Awareness and Prevention course
The University of Florida has launched a new course aimed at educating employees on recognizing and preventing sexual harassment, misconduct and discrimination on campus. The course, GET803: Maintaining a Safe and Respectful Campus: Sexual Violence, Harassment and Discrimination Awareness and Prevention.
Are your life insurance beneficiaries up to date?
Beneficiary information for your life insurance plans may be updated at any time throughout the year. Keeping your designations up to date ensures that your life benefits are paid to the person or people that you intended. With various life plans offered at UF, beneficiaries are collected and maintained differently based upon the plan in which you are enrolled.
Miss Betty, UF’s “most venerable worker,” featured in Senior Times
Elizabeth Jones, a receptionist for UF Information Technology and UF’s longest-serving employee, has worked at the university for 65 years.
Do you know someone who needs support in recovering from an addiction?
Often individuals who experience a mental and/or substance use disorder feel isolated and alone. Yet every year millions of Americans experience these conditions. Individuals facing mental and/or substance use disorders need support from their friends and families, who can create environments and relationships that promote acceptance.
University Press holiday book sale runs through Dec. 15
Find the perfect gift for all the important people in your life this holiday season with the University Press of Florida’s holiday book sale! From cooking to photography, art, travel, gardening, fishing, sports, literature, history and more, the press has books for every reader.
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