Category: Campus Community

Oct. 19 & 22: Empowering UF Expos — Introducing Workday

All faculty and staff are encouraged to join the Empowering UF team in person on Oct. 19 or 22 for a Workday introduction!

UFPD expands mental health response on campus

A U F P D responder and co-responder speaking with an individual on campus.

The UFPD co-responder program pairs officers with mental health clinicians who jointly respond to calls that may involve a behavioral health component.

Empowering UF: Preparing for Workday

In July 2027, the University of Florida will replace myUFL (PeopleSoft) with Workday. The Empowering UF Project Team invites you to jumpstart your Workday journey!

Celebrate safety all month long!

two scientists wearing proper safety gear and using proper safety equipment.

In recognition of Safety Month, UF Environmental Health and Safety, or EH&S, will host activities and outreach events across campus throughout October, featuring practical safety information, resources and opportunities to connect with EH&S professionals.

Recognizing excellence at UF

Do you know someone who goes the extra mile? Help tell their story, celebrate their impact and recognize their excellence by nominating them for an SAA.

Cup o’ Joe: The Football Episode

Cheering. Chomping. Grilling. It’s time for the season opener … of Cup o’ Joe! No tickets required, just show up.

Superior Accomplishment Award nominations due Oct. 23

Know someone at UF who has gone above and beyond? Nominate them for a Superior Accomplishment Award! Now in its 38th year, the awards program recognizes faculty and staff who have contributed outstanding service.

Nearly 15 tons of cardboard recycled during move-in

A Facilities Services employee smiling while picking up a large bin of recycled boxes in a U F garbage truck.

This year, the Recycling & Solid Waste team partnered with UF Housing to recycle nearly 15 tons of cardboard from student move-in.

Congratulations to our August UF at Play winners!

Matt Terza's brother-in-law ascending on a free dive in the Jug spring/Blue hole at Ichetucknee State Park.

During this year’s UF at Play summer photo contest, we received a record total of over 675 submissions. Thank you to all who participated – we hope the summer season gave you ample opportunity to rest, explore and get inspired for a great year ahead.

Our winners for the month of August are Department of Agronomy Assistant Professor Pawel Petelewicz, Ph.D., for Nature, UF Research End User Computing Specialist Matt Pickett for Travel, Applied Physiology and Kinesiology Senior Lecturer Matt Terza, Ph.D., for Daily Life and Pharmacy Clinical Associate Professor Lindsey Childs-Kean, Pharm.D., for People’s Choice.

Congratulations to our winners! Read on to learn more about this month’s winning photographs, and visit our Facebook page to view the full album.

A season of change, growth and opportunity

“While it will be some time before the weather takes a turn toward cooler temperatures, you can still feel the buzz of the change of season in the air as our students arrive or return to campus, and we welcome new leadership, faculty and staff.” Read on for the full message from Melissa Curry, Vice President for UF Human Resources.