Category: Worklife

Preparing for upcoming UF holidays and time off 

The holiday season is almost here! If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to begin preparing for—and looking forward to—the upcoming holidays and your time off. 

As a reminder, leave-accruing TEAMS and 12-month Faculty and Postdoctoral Associates are eligible for 11 paid holidays each year, plus an additional three designated by the UF President’s Office for the current academic year. 

Buy now, pay later: What to know before you click “buy”

A popular alternative to credit cards, these programs come with important considerations that consumers should be aware of before making a purchase.

Recipe submissions due Nov. 30

Submit your best seasonal recipes by Nov. 30 to be featured in a downloadable holiday e-cookbook, and for a chance to win a prize from our sponsors!

Top holiday travel tips for uncertain times

Rachel J.C. Fu, Ph.D., chair and professor in the Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management and director of the Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute, shares smart strategies for navigating today’s unpredictable travel landscape. 

Celebrate the holidays with upcoming events and special discounts 

Throughout the upcoming season, the UF community can enjoy a variety of festivities to get into the holiday spirit.

Grateful living: The science of positivity and health

Whether you want to reduce stress or improve your relationships, practicing gratitude daily is a simple yet powerful way to make lasting, positive changes.

Prepare for the reality of health care in retirement

Join Fidelity for a webinar on Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. to discover helpful strategies, tips and actionable steps to help you take charge of your finances.

Yogalates at ProPark

Coming up Nov. 19 and Dec. 17, join UF RecSports instructor Baano Golawala for yogalates at Professional Park.

Recipe substitutions during the holidays

Read this UF/IFAS article to learn simple substitutions to reduce the fat, sodium, sugar and calorie content of your go-to recipes.

Spring EEP deadlines approaching

Those who wish to take courses at UF through the EEP this spring are encouraged to review upcoming application, approval and registration deadlines.