Category: Feature

Explore ways to expand your benefits

With Open Enrollment just around the corner, UFHR Benefits has scheduled two webinars where you can learn of available options to expand your benefits.

Join The Standard representative Christine D’Angelo on Sept. 28 at noon to learn about term life and long-term disability insurance. On Sept. 30 at noon, join Capital Insurance representative Prudance Pate to learn about pre-tax benefits, including dental, vision, cancer and hospital intensive care.

Explore UF Engaged resources for supervisors and staff

UF supervisors and staff received an email earlier this month reminding them to complete their semi-annual UF Engaged check-ins by Oct. 31. Providing meaningful feedback plays a crucial role in employee engagement, performance and retention, and check-ins are expected to be completed by all employees.

Supervisors and staff are encouraged to explore the UF Engaged Toolkit for instruction guides, job aids, suggested courses and answers to frequently asked questions.

Cup o’ Joe: The Football Episode

Cheering. Chomping. Grilling. It’s time for the season opener … of Cup o’ Joe! No tickets required, just show up.

2026 Government Productivity Award winners announced

Professor of Entomology Jawwad Qureshi, Ph.D., and the UF Facilities Services team have each been awarded a 2026 Florida Government Productivity Award and were recently recognized at a ceremony in Tallahassee on Sept. 1.

The Florida Government Productivity Awards annually recognize state employees who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to creating innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness in public service.

This year, ten awards were presented to individuals and teams throughout Florida for their achievements in innovation and productivity improvements. UF’s award-winners each received a plaque and cash award in recognition of their dedication and success in creating value for both the state of Florida and the University of Florida. It is an honor to celebrate their accomplishments.

Claim a CSA discount by Sept. 25

Register for UF’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program and receive a discount for Siembra Farm’s CSA. Individual and family CSA shares are available — sign up today!

Superior Accomplishment Award nominations due Oct. 23

Know someone at UF who has gone above and beyond? Nominate them for a Superior Accomplishment Award! Now in its 38th year, the awards program recognizes faculty and staff who have contributed outstanding service.

Congratulations to our August UF at Play winners!

During this year’s UF at Play summer photo contest, we received a record total of over 675 submissions. Thank you to all who participated – we hope the summer season gave you ample opportunity to rest, explore and get inspired for a great year ahead. 

Our winners for the month of August are Department of Agronomy Assistant Professor Pawel Petelewicz, Ph.D., for Nature, UF Research End User Computing Specialist Matt Pickett for Travel, Applied Physiology and Kinesiology Senior Lecturer Matt Terza, Ph.D., for Daily Life and Pharmacy Clinical Associate Professor Lindsey Childs-Kean, Pharm.D., for People’s Choice. 

Congratulations to our winners! Read on to learn more about this month’s winning photographs, and visit our Facebook page to view the full album.

Don’t miss important updates — review your contact information 

If you’ve recently experienced a change that affects your emergency contacts, make sure to update your information in the one.uf system. Keeping your details current ensures you’ll receive important updates related to your health and well-being and helps prevent complications in the event of a crisis. 

Explore upcoming webinars to boost your well-being

The fall semester has arrived with a flurry of activity. As we get back into the rhythm of a new semester, we encourage you to set aside time to work on your well-being. To help you along, we’ve compiled a wide range of upcoming webinars. From gardening workshops to UF resources, financial literacy, Medicare and more — read on for the full lineup and register today!

A season of change, growth and opportunity

“While it will be some time before the weather takes a turn toward cooler temperatures, you can still feel the buzz of the change of season in the air as our students arrive or return to campus, and we welcome new leadership, faculty and staff.” Read on for the full message from Melissa Curry, Vice President for UF Human Resources.