Category: Feature

Congratulations to our June UF at Play winners!

Tall skyscrapers in Seattle, with Mt. Rainier in the background.

We’ve received some incredible photographs for our UF at Play summer photo contest, which runs now through Aug. 16.

Our winners for the month of June are Psychology Postdoctoral Associate Jamie Donenfeld, Ph.D., for Nature, Veterinary Medicine CSR Amie Hernandez for Travel, Learning and Assessment Center SP-GTA Deborah Witham for Daily Life and Emergency Medicine Administrative Specialist Kimberly Evers for People’s Choice.

Congratulations to our winners! Visit our Facebook page to view the full album, and submit your photos today for a chance to win a prize.

Last call for Productivity Awards nominations

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.

Explore July Fourth festivities

A silhouette of two people against a dark blue sky with orange fireworks

July Fourth celebrations kick off tomorrow and run through Saturday, featuring panels, parades, fireworks, live music, delicious food and more. In observance of the holiday, UF will close on July 3 for non-essential TEAMS employees and academic personnel.

Read on to explore upcoming events you and your loved ones can participate in to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday!

HEO scholarship awarded to 237 children of faculty and TEAMS employees

An excited U F graduate in regalia, walking.

237 eligible faculty and TEAMS employees’ children were recently awarded the Higher Education Opportunity, or HEO, scholarship.

Congratulations to our May UF at Play winners!

Brenda Such surrounded by Hawaii’s majestic Banyan tree.

We’ve received some incredible photographs for our UF at Play summer photo contest, which runs now through Aug. 16.

Our winners for the month of May are UF Veterinary Medicine Professor Emeritus Tom Wronski, Ph.D., for Nature, UF HOBI IT Director Erik Schmidt for Travel, UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent Michael Sipos for Daily Life and UF COIP Associate Director Brenda Such, Ph.D., for People’s Choice.

Congratulations to our winners! Visit our Facebook page to view the full album, and submit your photos today for a chance to win a prize.

Government Productivity Awards nominations due July 8

Nominations for the Florida Government Productivity Awards are being accepted now through July 8 at 11:59 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.

Hurricane season is here — keep current to stay current

Hurricane off the coast of Florida, as seen from space

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 also encourage everyone to become familiar with the university’s emergency plans and take necessary precautions in advance of a forecast.

Meet the UF presidential finalist

Doctor Stuart R. Bell in a suit, smiling and standing with a hand in his pocket.

The University of Florida Presidential Search Advisory Committee has unanimously recommended Stuart R. Bell, Ph.D., to the Board of Trustees as the sole finalist to serve as the university’s 14th president.

Members of the UF community are invited to Emerson Alumni Hall on June 3 to hear directly from Dr. Bell. Sessions will include a Student Forum at 1 p.m., a Faculty Forum at 2:15 p.m. and a Staff/Administrator Forum at 3:30 p.m.

UF documentary captures Rob Ferl’s spaceflight journey

Rob Ferl stepping off a spacecraft in a Blue Origin space suit while smiling.

What does it feel like to leave Earth behind while carrying the weight of years of research into orbit? A new documentary, recently aired on PBS, follows space biologist Rob Ferl, Ph.D., during his flight to space aboard a Blue Origin rocket, detailing years of research, coordination and preparation leading up to launch.

Boost your well-being: Explore resources & upcoming webinars

The summer semester if officially here, bringing with it opportunities to boost your well-being. In collaboration with our UF partners, we’ve put together a series of webinars covering office ergonomics, meal prepping, disaster preparedness and more. Employees can also take advantage of free wellness apps and on-demand resources.