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Holiday leave cash-out period runs Nov. 10–20

Each year, full-time UF TEAMS employees are eligible to cash out up to 16 hours of vacation leave ahead of the holiday season. This year’s leave cash-out period runs from Monday, Nov. 10, through Thursday, Nov. 20. Eligible participants will receive the cash-out payment in their Nov. 26 paycheck.  

Due to payroll closing early, TEAMS leave cash-out hours must be entered no later than midnight on Nov. 17 and approved by the supervisor no later than 10 a.m. on Nov. 18. Departments are responsible for ensuring that no more than 16 hours are cashed out and that 40 hours remain post-deduction.

Michael Okun’s bold vision for a Parkinson’s-free future

When Michael Okun, MD, began treating people with Parkinson’s disease, he realized medicine too often focused on symptoms instead of stories. He wanted to understand not just what patients were losing, but what they hoped to keep.

That focus on people, not diagnoses, would shape an entirely new model of care—one that’s now being studied and shared around the world.

Cup o’ Joe: Cafecito

Energize yourselves with a “Cafe Cuban-Joe” as Interim Provost Joe Glover, Ph.D., makes a bold request of Faculty Senate Chair Amelia Dempere, Ph.D. — then gets called out for drifting off at meetings.

How to participate in UF’s AI Days

Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in the University of Florida’s fourth annual AI Days from Oct. 24–29. AI Days, sponsored by the AI^2 Center, are one component of UF’s larger push to engage the entire campus in artificial intelligence and will include a number of immersive events.

UF Engaged semi-annual evaluations are due Oct. 31

Semi-annual UF Engaged check-ins are due Oct. 31. Providing meaningful feedback plays a crucial role in employee engagement, performance and retention, and check-ins are expected to be completed for all staff. Supervisors and staff are encouraged to explore the UF Engaged Toolkit for available resources.

Benefits Open Enrollment runs Oct. 13–31

Open Enrollment is officially here! This is your one opportunity to add, change or remove your benefit selections for the next plan year.

UF Homecoming 2025: A century of legacy, a year of celebration

The University of Florida is preparing for one of its most lively traditions of the year: Homecoming and Gator Growl 2025. The 11-day celebration unites the UF and Gainesville communities in a display of pride and tradition.

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.

HEO opens opportunities to a college degree 

Created in 2003, the HEO provides tuition assistance in the form of a scholarship. It covers the in-state matriculation fees for a maximum of 132 credit hours toward an undergraduate degree. To date, 1,813 UF employees have been awarded the HEO scholarship for their child.

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!