Category: Worklife

Protect yourself and others — schedule your flu shot today

A person getting a Band-Aid placed on their arm after a flu shot

Getting the flu shot can go a long way toward keeping you, your loved ones and the UF community healthy. Visit the Student Health Care Center website to view available vaccine locations and to schedule an online appointment. Be sure to bring your UFID and insurance card.

Faculty and staff can also receive their flu vaccine at the annual Benefits & Wellness Fair, scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Evans Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Book an appointment in advance for as early as 9 a.m., or walk in anytime.

TEP applications due Dec. 1

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TEP provides an opportunity for dependent children of UF’s full-time non-OPS employees to attend a participating college or university at a reduced rate.

How to begin investing for retirement

Join Fidelity on Oct. 21 at noon to learn key investing concepts, explore common asset classes and discuss the importance of asset allocation and diversification.

Join Calm Health for a World Mental Health Day conversation

Coming up on Oct. 8 at 1 p.m., join Calm Health to discover practical strategies for cultivating resilience and thriving during challenging times.

HEO program applications due Nov. 2

A graduate in regalia hugging their parent

UF’s Higher Education Opportunity, or HEO, scholarship provides children of eligible full-time faculty and staff with undergraduate tuition assistance.

Spread the word: The annual peanut butter challenge is back!

A child eating a peanut butter sandwich with text above that reads, Peanut Butter Challenge.

Throughout the month of October, visit your local UF/IFAS Extension office to donate peanut butter jars and help combat hunger during the holidays.

Fall 2026 Publishing Symposium

The University Press of Florida invites you to attend its fall 2026 Publishing Symposium on Oct. 29, open to anyone interested in book publishing.

Fiber is the new protein: Are you getting enough?

The word fiber written in powder on a cutting board, surrounded by high fiber foods.

For years, protein has been one of the biggest stars in the nutrition world. But as conversations about gut health and healthy eating continue to evolve, another nutrient is taking the spotlight: fiber.

Save the date for the 2026 Benefits and Wellness Fair!

Join us on Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Benefits and Wellness Fair! Stop by the Evans Champions Club at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to learn about health and wellness resources available to UF faculty and staff.

Gator Growl returns Oct. 9

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Gator Growl is back with comedy for the first time in 14 years. Gator greats Laura Rutledge and Brandon Spikes will host, with a feature performance by one of the biggest names in comedy, Nikki Glaser.

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