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Spear phishing on the rise at UF

Spear phishing is a social engineering tactic used to steal sensitive information from a person or group by tailoring the message to the recipient.

Astrobiologist Amy Williams shows young women in STEM that the sky is the limit

Lying in the bed of her parents’ pickup truck in 1990s South Carolina, marveling at meteor showers across the night sky, a grade-school Amy Williams would often wonder: “Is there another variety of little girl out there, looking back and wondering if she’s also alone in the universe?”

Today, Williams, Ph.D., dedicates her life to exploring that childhood question, as an astrobiologist and assistant geology professor at the University of Florida. Her groundbreaking research, examining signs of ancient life on Mars, has already brought her closer to an answer.

Learn how to keep your identity secure

March 7 is National Slam the Scam Day — Visit the Social Security Administration website to learn about Social Security-related scams.

Take advantage of your free cloud storage

UF faculty and staff have up to 5TB of free cloud storage available on the GatorCloud through UF Information Technology.

Upcoming series to support those who provide care for others

Whether taking care of an older relative or a child with health conditions, the responsibilities of a caregiver can take a toll on their well-being. To assist faculty and staff who fulfill the role of a caregiver, we have scheduled a series of webinars throughout the month of March that tackle topics such as self-care, must-have legal documents, the Family Medical Leave Act and more.

Read on to explore and register for upcoming webinars.

Celebrate Fulbright Awareness Month this March

Hosted by the International Center and the UF Fulbright Lectures Committee, Fulbright Awareness Month will be celebrated March 4-31.

Strategies to support student well-being

Learn how to provide appropriate support for students experiencing or at risk of experiencing a mental health crisis in this two-part workshop series.

Free tax prep services available

The 2024 tax filing deadline is April 15 — Explore available tax prep services in your area.

Explore summer camps and spring break programs

Find the right summer camp or spring-break activity for your school-aged children. From UF camps to Gainesville-area athletic, academic, fine arts camps and more, we invite you to explore our Summer Camps Directory that lists camps throughout the Alachua County area. A handful of camps scheduled around spring break are also listed.

It’s not too early to start making plans for summer!

Get a head start with your summer plans — join us this Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Reitz Union tabling area, outside the north entrance to the first floor, to meet representatives from area youth summer camps and to learn about UF’s year-round GatorPerks program.

No registration is required. You can plan ahead by viewing the floor layout and visiting our website for the full list of participating camps and businesses.