Category: News

Managing through unique circumstances

Marilena Ceobanu, director of finance for UF Facilities Services, has been singled out for her exceptional leadership amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. We reached out to Marilena to learn more about how she and her team are adapting to a new reality. How have you stayed connected with your team amidst the changes brought about by COVID-19? […]

TalentShare: A win-win for departments seeking help and employees in need of work

When university travel, meetings and events suddenly became limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Delainie McNeil found herself running out of things to do for work each day. “I was apprehensive of informing my supervisor that I had few job duties while working remotely,” said McNeil. “Ultimately, I was compelled to be honest with him […]

Initial wave of generosity sets an optimistic stage for leave donation campaign

Within the first two hours after the announcement of the new program, more than 12,000 hours of leave had already been donated; by mid-day Tuesday, that number had grown to more than 50,000 hours.

UF faculty and staff rise to the challenge of working through COVID-19

Faculty and staff have worked at record speed in recent weeks to adapt to changes brought on by the rapid spread of the coronavirus in the United States and throughout the world. This week, university leaders were asked to begin allowing employees to work from home and are encouraged to be innovative and adaptable to accommodate this wherever possible.

Service Recognition celebration honors longtime UF staff

On Feb. 25, UF staff who celebrated 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service in 2019 gathered for a special event in their honor hosted by the Office of the President.

TaxWatch Productivity Awards nominations due July 17

Nominations should reflect an innovative or outstanding idea or practice that has led or will lead to taxpayer savings, improved service delivery or overall taxpayer value.

Early voting available at the Reitz Union through March 14

University of Florida students, faculty, staff and other Alachua County registered voters will be able to participate in early voting for the 2020 presidential preference primary and 2020 City of Gainesville regular election at the J. Wayne Reitz Union.