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Join UF-hosted Presidential Inauguration Watch & Discussion tomorrow

59th Presidential Inauguration Watch and Discussion

UF faculty, staff and students are invited to join the Bob Graham Center for Public Service and UF’s Department of Multicultural and Diversity Affairs on Wednesday, Jan. 20, as a panel of UF political scientists and historians observe and analyze the U.S. Presidential Inauguration. Panelists will help viewers understand the historical context of the ceremony, as […]


Looking ahead to spring while reflecting on a challenging fall semester

Throughout the fall semester, universities nationwide have struggled to meet the needs of their students while working to protect the health and wellbeing of their communities. Many faculty and staff in higher education throughout the country have expressed their frustrations through open letters and protests. Graduate student employees have also expressed frustration. At the University […]


Conversations with Mike Lauzardo address faculty questions, concerns

Over the last two weeks, faculty who will be teaching during the spring semester have been meeting in small groups for a series of conversations with UF Health Screen, Test & Protect Director Dr. Michael Lauzardo. These sessions will continue to be held through the rest of this week and again in early January. While the conversations […]


Faculty teaching in the spring invited to participate in “A Conversation with Mike Lauzardo”

As reported in The Campus Brief last Friday, UF Health plans to test all undergraduate students who are taking in-person classes by January 10, the day before classes begin. Students in sororities and fraternities, residence halls and in-person classes will continue to be tested every two weeks in order to be “cleared” for campus. As is […]


Double-check your benefits elections for 2021

While it’s always a good practice to double-check your benefits deductions from time to time throughout the year, it’s especially important to ensure any changes you made during the annual open enrollment period are reflected on your December and January payroll statements. Deductions for the 2021 calendar year began with the Dec. 4 paycheck. Premiums […]


UF-sponsored investment plans will transition to Fidelity as sole recordkeeper beginning in 2021

University Benefits Elevated

Earlier this fall, UFHR announced that all University of Florida-sponsored defined-benefit contribution plans would be moving to a single recordkeeper, Fidelity Investments®, beginning in January of 2021. The decision to make this change was based on the recommendations of a UF advisory group composed of university financial leaders and faculty experts from the Warrington College […]


UF Holiday Sales & Discounts

Throughout the months of November and December, the UF community enjoys a number of special holiday offers and discounts. Check out the following upcoming promotions — and don’t forget about UF’s GatorPerks discount program as you plan your holiday shopping. We wish you and yours a very safe and Happy Thanksgiving! Wilmot Gardens Plant Sale […]


Have yourself a healthy and happy holiday season

Get tested before you go

Though recent summer-like temperatures and tropical storms are no indication, the holidays are just around the corner. As you make plans for both the Thanksgiving and December holidays, please be sure to make time to get tested in the event you must travel or if you need to entertain others. You can schedule a test […]


Library West hours extended for remainder of fall semester

Library West Fall 2020 Extended Hours Sunday: 12pm – 6pm Monday – Thursday: 8am – 10pm Friday: 8am – 5pm Saturday: Closed Learn More


ADA accommodations provided to support faculty needs

Over the last several weeks, UF’s Office for Accessibility and Gender Equity has worked with UF Health and UFHR to provide employee accommodations as we prepare to offer more face-to-face classes in the spring. To date, a medical review team consisting of UF Health medical professionals, epidemiologists and infectious disease specialists has reviewed 181 faculty […]


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