Author: HR Communications

Win Phillips, longtime UF leader, dies at 83

Win Phillips, a longtime UF leader known for his depth of knowledge of the university, versatility and thoughtful advice to the many people who sought it, died Saturday. He was 83.

Phillips, who arrived at UF in 1988 as dean of engineering, served in several different leadership positions before retiring in June. He was highly regarded for his proficiency as a generalist, able to take the reins and push forward whatever he was overseeing, while always focusing on the greater UF and its rise as a top public university.

It’s tax time — be on the lookout for your W-2 and 1095-C forms

By now you should be able to access your Form W-2 in myUFL or the ONE.UF application, or you should soon be receiving it in the mail if you did not give consent to access it electronically. In addition to filing your W-2, the IRS requires reporting of health insurance coverage information for the 2023 federal income tax reporting year. While it is not necessary to include the Form 1095-C with your tax return, you’ll need to include your insurance information on your tax return.

Have you reviewed your 2024 paycheck statements?

While it’s always a good idea to look over your paycheck statement from time to time, it’s especially important at the beginning of the calendar year. By doing so, you can verify your benefits deductions and leave accruals are accurate and up-to-date.

Verify your 2024 benefits elections

Have you verified your benefits deductions? Any changes you made during the annual open enrollment period will be reflected on your December and January payroll statements. Deductions for the 2024 calendar year began with the Dec. 1 paycheck.

Have a healthy and happy holiday season

As you make preparations for time off during the holidays, be sure to keep in mind the UF closing period and personal leave days.

WUFT team wins Florida Government Productivity Award

Florida TaxWatch, the Florida Council of 100 and the state of Florida awarded a Florida Government Productivity Award to the WUFT / Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) team, composed of UF College of Journalism and Communications Division of Media Properties Executive Director Randy Wright, Chief Meteorologist and FPREN Director Jeff George, and Senior Multimedia Meteorologist Megan Borowski.

Facilities Services Holiday Parade is Dec. 19

The parade will showcase holiday decorated fire trucks, utility equipment and a special appearance from Santa Claus himself.

UF Health ophthalmologist answers questions about laser eye surgery

UF Health ophthalmologist Allan Steigleman, M.D., offers clarification and answers questions about LASIK and photorefractive keratectomy treatments.

The bilingual brain may be better at ignoring irrelevant information

People who speak two languages may be better at shifting their attention from one thing to another compared to those who speak one.

UF/IFAS Bookstore’s open house shopping extravaganza

Score big on holiday savings Dec. 7-8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with an exclusive 20% discount on select merchandise.