Category: UF Focus

UF Going Gator partnership expands to the College of Central Florida

The College of Central Florida joined Santa Fe College and Florida Gateway College in the University of Florida’s Going Gator transfer program.

Join the Gators for Good Network

The Brown Center for Leadership & Service has officially launched the Gators for Good Network, a university-wide tech tool for volunteers and facilitators.

Astraeus at First Magnitude

Join the Astraeus Space Institute on the third Wednesday of every month for a 30-minute public seminar at First Magnitude Brewery.

UF’s Florida LAKEWATCH program saved State of Florida $5M in 2024

The University of Florida’s Florida LAKEWATCH program saved the state an estimated $5 million in water quality monitoring, according to a 2024 annual report released in March. Florida LAKEWATCH is a volunteer lake-monitoring program that facilitates hands-on participation in the management of Florida lakes, estuaries, rivers and springs through monthly monitoring activities.

Looking for life beyond earth

Join the Astraeus Space Institute for a seminar with science journalist Nadia Drake, Ph.D., who will explore life beyond earth from a journalist’s perspective, April 10 at 11:45 a.m.

UF students offer free therapy to help meet Floridians’ mental health needs

Run by student volunteers, Free Therapy Night is believed to be the only student-led free psychology service in the country.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Explore this month’s special edition of the Compliance Gazette to learn how you can help ensure the safety and well-being of children on campus and beyond.

New default sharing settings to be implemented April 10

New default sharing settings will be implemented on April 10 in UF’s Google environment to improve the security of shared links and files.

Celebrate Earth Month at UF

Earth Month is celebrated annually in April — Explore campus initiatives, research and resources, as well as upcoming events and involvement opportunities.

UF Engaged semi-annual evaluations due April 30

Meaningful feedback plays a crucial role in employee engagement, performance and retention, and check-ins are expected to be completed by all employees.