Category: Worklife

UF community invited to sixth annual Holiday Gator lighting celebration

Faculty, staff, students, families and friends are invited to the sixth annual “Lighting of the Holiday Gator” this Friday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m. on the lawn of the University Auditorium near the corner of Newell Drive and Union Road.

This year’s festivities will feature hot chocolate, apple cider and other holiday treats, as well as performances by members of three UF groups: the Gator Marching Band, the UF Sunshine Steelers and the UF Concert Choir.

Home buyers are overpaying mortgage fees

A recently published study by UF Warrington’s Cheng “Cathy” Zhang, Ph.D., reveals most U.S. home buyers are overpaying mortgage fees.

Benefits of connecting to nature for adults

Spending time outside and connecting with nature on a deeper emotional level provides numerous proven benefits for our physical and mental health.

University Press warehouse sale

Don’t miss the University Press of Florida’s warehouse sale, coming up Dec. 2–3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

How to set and keep your 2026 goals

Join Victoria Reidy Dec. 9 at noon to learn how to welcome 2026 with the focus and confidence to achieve your best year yet!

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. 

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.