Month: June 2018

UF Summer Symphony Orchestra

UF students, faculty, staff and Gainesville community members are invited to perform in an engaging and rewarding ensemble setting throughout Summer B. Email Dr. Chip Birkner to reserve an audition time. Learn more at: https://arts.ufl.edu/in-the-loop/events/uf-summer-symphony-orchestra/ Auditions: July 2 in Music Building, Room 121 Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7–8:30 p.m.

UF/IFAS Extension: Taking Control of Spending & Saving

This session will discuss developing a spending and savings plan to achieve financial goals. It will also explore examples of income and expenses in a typical city and provide savings strategies. Register here: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/5501146236254832642 Thursday, June 28, noon Online session

Gatorland Band & Instrumental Camps

Gatorland Band & Instrumental Music Camps are designed to offer student musicians the ability to experience the beautiful University of Florida campus, live and learn in our facilities, and get to know the wind and percussion faculty while participating in exciting music learning experiences. Learn more: https://arts.ufl.edu/in-the-loop/events/gatorland-band-instrumental-music-camps/ Saturday, June 23–Saturday, June 30 School of Music

UF/IFAS Extension: Stock Basics

The session will discuss advantages and risks, basic terminology, how stocks are valued, and options for purchasing. Register here: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/8433738360940602881 Tuesday, June 19,noon Online session

Father’s Day at the Florida Museum

Bring Dad to the Museum on Father’s Day Sunday! Buy one value admission to the Butterfly Rainforest and Bats exhibits at full-price and get a second ticket to both for half-price. Must mention this deal for discount. May not be combined with other offers. Learn more: https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/event/fathers-day-at-the-museum/ Sunday, June 17, 1–4:30 p.m. Florida Museum

Gator Chamber Music Institute

The region’s most significant early-summer festival of its kind, the Gator Chamber Music Institute, concludes with public concerts performed by faculty and student groups. Learn more: https://arts.ufl.edu/in-the-loop/events/gator-chamber-music-institute/ Sunday, June 17–Sunday, June 24 School of Music

Sea Turtle Showcase

Find out more about the Sea Turtle Hospital at Whitney Lab, learn about breaking new sea turtle research from Dr. Mark Martindale and hear about what you can do to help conserve sea turtles in your daily life. The event will conclude with a panel discussion that will answer your questions about sea turtles. Learn […]

Humans of the Harn

Explore our shared humanity through a look at people and environments in a variety of media. Create art, enjoy a performance and get to know your museum. Join Carol McCusker, curator of Photography, for a gallery talk in Faces|Places at 6:30 p.m. Learn more: http://harn.ufl.edu/museumnights

Thursday, June 14
6:00pm – 9:00pm

Three new Cabinet-level appointments announced

The university recently announced appointments for the positions of Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Advisor to the President, Vice President and General Counsel, and Vice President for Government and Community Relations.

Kathy McKee: Strategically seeking the right people for the right positions

UF at Work recently interviewed Kathy McKee about working as a talent consultant for UFHR’s Strategic Talent Group and how the group is helping UF pursue prominence nationally and internationally.