Category: Events

Take your communications and impact to the next level

The Strategic Communications Academy will be offered online via Zoom from April 9 to Sept. 24. Applications due March 15.

Volunteer at the SEC’s largest career fair

Join the Career Connections Center as a Career Showcase volunteer and get an exclusive backstage pass to witness the inner workings of this UF tradition.

40th Anniversary of Shuttle Flight STS- 61C

Join the UF Astraeus Space Institute Jan. 12 at 1 p.m. for an inspiring conversation on the power of ethical decision-making with the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia STS-61C mission.

Ring in the new year with local fireworks

Sparks in the Park is back for another year at Depot Park to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The free event is open to the public and starts at 5 p.m. with a 20-minute musically choreographed fireworks show over the main pond starting at 6:30 p.m. 

Self-care simplified

Join Calm Health Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. to learn practical self-care strategies to manage stress, enhance resilience and support your overall wellness.

Explore spring training opportunities

Explore courses thematically via the UFHR website, or visit the digital training calendar to view upcoming trainings scheduled throughout the month.

Sixth annual facilities Christmas parade

Celebrate the holiday season with UF Facilities Services at its sixth annual Children’s Christmas Parade, coming up next Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 9 a.m.

UF Bookstore faculty and staff appreciation sale

Coming up Dec. 9-10, get a jump start on your holidays shopping with the UF Bookstore’s faculty and staff appreciation event.

UF community invited to sixth annual Holiday Gator lighting celebration

Faculty, staff, students, families and friends are invited to the sixth annual “Lighting of the Holiday Gator” this Friday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m. on the lawn of the University Auditorium near the corner of Newell Drive and Union Road.

This year’s festivities will feature hot chocolate, apple cider and other holiday treats, as well as performances by members of three UF groups: the Gator Marching Band, the UF Sunshine Steelers and the UF Concert Choir.

University Press warehouse sale

Don’t miss the University Press of Florida’s warehouse sale, coming up Dec. 2–3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.