Category: Worklife

Holiday travel made easy with GatorPerks

Whether you’re seeking snow covered mountains or tropical scenery, the GatorPerks program is here to help with all your travel needs. Explore discounts on transportation, lodging, pet sitting services and more to save time, stress and money this holiday season.

Sixth annual facilities Christmas parade

Celebrate the holiday season with UF Facilities Services at its sixth annual Children’s Christmas Parade, coming up next Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 9 a.m.

UF Bookstore faculty and staff appreciation sale

Coming up Dec. 9-10, get a jump start on your holidays shopping with the UF Bookstore’s faculty and staff appreciation event.

Rudolph’s guide to holiday grocery savings

Check out this festive guide from UF/IFAS Extension Polk County for seasonal tips on grocery shopping, meal planning and more.

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.