Category: Wellness

Explore ways to build resilience with Calm

Join Calm on Oct. 24 to learn about the power of resilience and explore available mindfulness practices and resources.

Prioritize your well-being this holiday season 

The holidays are a great opportunity to connect with loved ones, create lasting memories and enjoy delicious food. But for some, the hustle and bustle can sometimes make it challenging to stay focused on our end-of-year goals.

From guilt-free desserts to seasonal discounts, coping with grief during the holidays and much more, we encourage you to explore our upcoming holiday webinars for tips and strategies to help you stay on track this holiday season.

Stress relief resources for election season 

Explore these curated resources to help you practice self-care, bolster your resiliency and ease your mind this election season. 

Are you considering life insurance? 

During the 2025 Open Enrollment period, you have a special, one-time opportunity to elect coverage in the UFSelect plan for yourself, up to $300,000, and for your spouse, up to $50,000, without having to answer any questions about your health or medical history.  

Give the gift of relaxation at your next staff retreat

The RecSports Massage Therapy program provides therapeutic chair massage services for groups both large and small.

Benefits Open Enrollment runs Oct. 14–Nov. 1 

Open Enrollment for 2025 benefits will take place Oct. 14 through Nov. 1. UF’s annual Open Enrollment period is your opportunity to add, change or remove benefits enrollment elections for the next plan year. Elections made during this period will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025. 

Sign up for a weight or diabetes management program

The State of Florida’s Department of Management Services will accept applications for the weight and diabetes management programs Oct. 28⁠–Nov. 17.

Save the date for the 2024 Benefits & Wellness Fair!

Join us on Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Evans Champions Club at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to learn about health and wellness resources available to UF faculty and staff. Get your benefits questions answered and enter for a chance to win a giveaway from one of our sponsors! 

Benefits open enrollment begins Oct. 14 and runs through Nov. 1. Open enrollment is your opportunity to add, change or remove benefit selections for the next plan year. Make sure your email and mailing addresses are up-to-date in ONE.UF and People First to avoid missing important communications.

Offering support to our UF community in the wake of Hurricane Helene

Whether you help by raising awareness, volunteering or donating, your support will positively impact those affected by the storm.

Take advantage of free fitness classes for faculty and staff

From cycling to yoga and Zumba, classes are held in-person and are open to all fitness levels at no cost throughout the semester.