Category: Events

Celebrate Halloween with upcoming local events 

Get into the spooky spirit of Halloween with these upcoming events and promotions, and read on for resources to help you have a fun and safe Halloween.

James Patterson on change, chaos and winning

The UF College of Education will host bestselling author James Patterson for an inspiring conversation about his latest book, Disrupt Everything—and Win.

Prioritize your well-being ahead of the holiday season 

October is officially here, which means the holiday season is just around the corner! This is a great time to connect with loved ones, create lasting memories and enjoy delicious food. But the hustle and bustle can make it challenging to stay focused on our end-of-year goals.

To help you plan for a more relaxed holiday season, we’re hosting a series of webinars. From self-care to social dining, seasonal discounts and more, explore our upcoming lineup.

Train to Trot

Join GatorCare for its annual Train to Trot 5K program, a fun and festive way to celebrate the Thanksgiving season while staying active!

Save the date for the 2025 Benefits & Wellness Fair!

Join us on Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Evans Champions Club at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to learn about health and wellness resources available to UF faculty and staff. Get your benefits questions answered and enter for a chance to win a giveaway from one of our sponsors!

NYT global economics correspondent to speak at UF

Peter Goodman, UF’s Business Journalist in Residence, will give a talk titled “How the World Ran Out of Everything” today at 5 p.m. in the Pugh Hall Ocora.

Fall Evenings at Whitney lecture series

Join the UF Whitney Laboratory for Marine Studies for its upcoming speaker series to hear from subject matter experts on a variety of current science topics.

Celebrate 100 years of UF Libraries

Join the UF Libraries in celebrating their 100th anniversary by participating in the upcoming Smathers Centennial 5K, taking place Oct. 26 at 8 a.m.

Take your communications and impact to the next level

The Strategic Communications Academy, designed for UF, UF Health and UF/IFAS faculty and staff, will be offered in-person from Oct. 23, 2025, to March 26, 2026.

Volunteers needed for Fall Career Showcase

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.