Category: Worklife

UF at Play People’s Choice voting closes Aug. 20

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The last round of People’s Choice voting closes Aug. 20. Head over to our Facebook page to view the entries and help us pick our final winner.

Congratulations to our July UF at Play winners!   

A small figure standing under a large natural arch in Arches National Park, captured by Doctor Pedro Cruz, Research and Development Manager at the Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease

Our winners for the month of June are Child Protection Team Clinical Programs Coordinator Nancy Day for Nature, CTRND Research and Development Manager Pedro Cruz, Ph.D., for Travel, UF/IFAS 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent Mary Lee Sale for Daily Life and Environmental and Global Health Graduate Assistant Fevi Paro for People’s Choice.

Early voting on campus

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Alachua County-registered voters can take advantage of early voting at the Reitz Union, now through Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Only you can prevent kitchen fires

A person using a fire extinguisher to put out an oven fire

Cooking fires can happen quickly and without warning, making it essential for families to stay alert and prepared.

Explore back-to-school wellness and financial resources 

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As you begin to prepare for the upcoming school year, take a moment to explore some of the wellness and financial resources available to you and your family as part of the UF community. 

Roth and traditional retirement accounts

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Join UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County on Aug. 5 at noon for a discussion on the timing of tax advantages and contribution and withdrawal rules.

Eating healthy during conferences

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Conferences are a great way to connect with colleagues, develop skills and stay current, but the long days can make it hard to maintain healthy habits.

Last call for July UF at Play submissions

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Third-round submissions to our UF at Play photo contest are due July 31! Explore the Facebook album to view and vote for your favorite submissions.

The microbiology of microgreens

Microgreens Growing in a Hydroponic Pod Under Purple L E D Lights

Research has shown some microgreens contain significantly higher concentrations of antioxidants and bioactive compounds than mature vegetables.

Congratulations to our June UF at Play winners!

Tall skyscrapers in Seattle, with Mt. Rainier in the background.

We’ve received some incredible photographs for our UF at Play summer photo contest, which runs now through Aug. 16.

Our winners for the month of June are Psychology Postdoctoral Associate Jamie Donenfeld, Ph.D., for Nature, Veterinary Medicine CSR Amie Hernandez for Travel, Learning and Assessment Center SP-GTA Deborah Witham for Daily Life and Emergency Medicine Administrative Specialist Kimberly Evers for People’s Choice.

Congratulations to our winners! Visit our Facebook page to view the full album, and submit your photos today for a chance to win a prize.

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