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Productivity Awards nominations due Aug. 13

Nominations for the Florida Government Productivity Awards are being accepted now through Aug.13 at 5 p.m. (EST). The awards honor state employees for their innovative and cost-saving accomplishments as well as the measurable contributions, increased productivity and added value of individuals and teams.

Congratulations to our June UF at Play winners! 

We’ve received some incredible photographs for our UF at Play summer photo contest, which runs now through Aug. 17.   

Our winners for the month of June are Applied Physiology and Kinesiology instructional associate professor Matt Terza, Ph.D., for Daily Life, Psychology assistant professor Erin Westgate, Ph.D., for Nature, Office of Professional Workplace Development web developer Courtney Glancy for Travel and Compliance and Ethics Clery coordinator Jaime Weiser for People’s Choice. 

Sign up for UF’s CSA discount program

The UF Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA, program is offering discounted CSA memberships starting this fall semester for Frog Song Organics and Siembra Farm. Faculty and staff can visit the UF Worklife website to sign up today.

By joining a CSA, you can support a local farm and receive a box of high-quality produce. Pickup and delivery options are available in multiple Florida counties.

Explore July Fourth festivities!

July Fourth celebrations kick off this Thursday and run through Friday evening, featuring parades, fireworks, music and delicious food. Read on to explore upcoming events you and your loved ones can enjoy.

UF lands $7.5 million grant to map treacherous tidal mudflats for faster rescues, military missions

A team led by UF Civil and Coastal Engineering Professor Nina Stark, Ph.D., is launching a $7.5 million research project to help map tidal mudflats. Funded by the Office of Naval Research, the project brings together experts from five universities across the U.S. using satellite imagery, field sensors and hovercraft technology.

Congratulations to our May UF at Play winners! 

We’ve received some incredible photographs for our UF at Play summer photo contest, which runs now through Aug. 17.   

Our winners for the month of May are College of Veterinary Medicine Professor Emeritus Thomas Wronski, Ph.D., for Nature, College of Medicine Clinical Programs Coordinator Nancy Day for Travel, UF/IFAS Collier County Sea Grant Agent Michael Sipos for Daily Life and UF CITT Web Designer Carol Sung for People’s Choice. 

UF hosts AI in Education Fair, showcasing the future of learning

More than 150 educators, administrators and tech innovators from across Florida convened at the University of Florida’s College of Education in May for the AI in Education Fair — a two-day event spotlighting the expanding role of artificial intelligence in schools and classrooms.

Hurricane season is here — keep current to stay current 

With the arrival of hurricane season, we want to remind you of helpful resources and upcoming events designed to prepare and support you in case of a tropical storm. We encourage everyone to become familiar with the university’s emergency plans and take the necessary precautions in advance of a forecast. 

AI is transforming gambling—A UF researcher explores ethical risks 

As gamers and spectators prepare for the 2025 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, a cultural conversation around AI and ethics in gambling is brewing, with a growing concern that unregulated AI systems can exploit and profit from vulnerable individuals.

Explore upcoming webinars to boost your health and wellness

In recognition of Employee Wellness Month, we’ve put together a series of webinars in collaboration with our UF partners to help you boost your health and overall well-being. Learn how to grow healthy food at home, integrate mindfulness into your daily routine, create a comfortable workstation and more.