Category: Worklife

Discover new and exclusive savings for the UF community 

From arts and leisure to food, health and more, read on to explore and take advantage of the latest additions to our GatorPerks discount program, and visit the GatorPerks website for the full list of discounts, exclusive to UF faculty and staff. 

Help us update the UF Podcast Directory

Your input helps us keep the directory up-to-date and showcase the diverse range of voices and expertise across campus.

HEO program applications due Nov. 1

The University of Florida’s Higher Education Opportunity (HEO) scholarship provides children of full-time TEAMS employees with tuition assistance for an undergraduate education. This program covers up to 132 hours towards an undergraduate degree at the University of Florida or a Florida public college.

Each eligible employee may submit one child’s name into the drawing. To be considered for this benefit, the TEAMS employee must apply for the HEO scholarship by Nov. 1, 2024. Visit the Higher Education Opportunity for additional drawing requirements for participation.

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.

Spruce up your garden with upcoming plant sales

Featuring a variety of flowers, grasses, shrubs, trees and more, don’t miss two upcoming plant sales to expand your garden!

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.

Help UF beat Tennessee at the polls

The University of Florida has challenged the University of Tennessee to a voter competition, and we need every Gator to join in!

Enter the UFIC global culture photo contest

The UF International Center invites faculty and staff to enter its annual international photography contest. The deadline to submit an entry is Oct.11.

Strategic planning: Mapping out how to get there

Don’t miss the third session of the Charting Your Career Success professional development series on Oct. 8 at noon.

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.