Category: News
UF International Center celebrates 30th anniversary
The UF International Center (UFIC) is celebrating 30 years. Visit the UFIC website to find out more about the history of the center and its accomplishments, watch interviews with previous directors, view a photo gallery and learn about upcoming events. Discover
Theatre Connect builds community and affirmation for local LGBTQ+ youth
To offer resources for the local LGBTQ+ youth community, Center for Arts in Medicine Research Assistant Professor Jeffrey Pufahl partnered with the UF Health Youth Gender Clinic to start Theatre Connect, a theatre group for LGBTQ+ teenagers in the Gainesville area. Program participants engage in activities that combine games and exercises with storytelling and discussion […]
CDC appoints Center for Arts in Medicine Director Jill Sonke as senior adviser to COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently appointed UF Center for Arts in Medicine Director Jill Sonke as senior adviser to the Vaccine Confidence and Demand Team on the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force. Sonke will help develop guidance for promoting vaccine education and confidence through health system connections to public engagement organizations, such […]
UF celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month
As the nation recognizes LGBTQ+ Pride Month, UF is honored to celebrate through the sharing of articles, events and resources. Read about the work alumni are doing in their communities, explore book recommendations and learn about Ally-Gators, the first Gay-Straight Alliance at any dental school in the state of Florida. Visit the website for updates. […]
New mental health helpline devoted exclusively to UF and UF Health faculty and staff
In an effort to more efficiently connect UF and UF Health faculty and staff and their families to mental health services, UFHR, in partnership with the UF departments of Psychiatry and Clinical and Health Psychology, is introducing a new Mental Health Services Access Line devoted exclusively to university employees and their dependents. Faculty, staff and […]
City of Gainesville and UF partner to introduce electric scooter rentals
On June 7, the City of Gainesville, in collaboration with UF, launched its new Micromobility Pilot Program, enabling three vendors to deploy a small fleet of electric scooters for rent throughout the city and on UF’s campus. E-scooters are available for rent from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, providing a sustainable option for short-distance […]
Dana Zimmel appointed dean of UF College of Veterinary Medicine
Dana N. Zimmel, D.V.M., has been named dean of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, after having served in the post on an interim basis since December 2019. She becomes the college’s seventh dean and the first woman ever to hold the job. A clinical professor in the college’s department of large animal clinical sciences […]
UF Board of Trustees recognizes Michael Lauzardo and Screen, Test & Protect team
Last Thursday, the UF Board of Trustees recognized UF Health Screen, Test & Protect Director Michael Lauzardo, M.D., M.Sc., with a permanent resolution that paid homage to his work and leadership to help guide UF through the COVID-19 pandemic. Board of Trustees Chair Mori Hosseini read the full resolution, highlighting the collaborative work among Dr. […]
Know someone who has championed student career development?
Nominations for UF’s Career Influencer Awards are now open. Hosted by the Career Connections Center, the awards recognize campus partners, along with external employers and companies, who had an exceptional impact on the career development of students in the 2020-2021 academic year. A campus committee will review nominations, and award recipients will be announced at […]
It’s hurricane season — keep current to stay current
With hurricane season upon us, UF departments and individuals are encouraged to revisit the university’s and their own emergency plans — or, if need be, to put one in place. Keep Current. Stay Current. UF’s key method of communicating with UF faculty, staff and students in emergency situations is the UF Alert system. You can […]
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