Category: Feature

Connecting the community with university resources

The UF Government and Community Relations office has launched the UF Outreach Directory — a centralized guide to programs, services and resources available to the public. From health clinics and youth programs to cultural events and professional development opportunities, the directory makes it easy to connect with the many ways UF supports communities across Florida and beyond.

Explore ways to give back to your community 

Did you know that generosity is tied to increased happiness? The start of the holiday season is the perfect time to lift your spirits through giving, especially as charities, food banks and community organizations see increased demand.

If you’re looking for ways you can give back to your community, we invite you to explore some of the agencies that are currently in need. 

UF celebrates three innovators shaping the future of AI research

UF’s AIIRI honored Adrian Roitberg, Ph.D., Kiley Graim, Ph.D., and Jeremy Balch, MD, with the first-ever AI Research Awards at a ceremony held last week.

Holiday savings with GatorPerks

Whether you’re making travel plans, preparing for an event or shopping for gifts, the GatorPerks program is here to help you make the most out of your holiday season without breaking the bank. Read on to discover discounts on everything from fine jewelry and electronics to events, car rentals, pet sitting services and more.

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.  

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.

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.