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Meet Earl Grady, UF ESSIE’s unsung hero

In the cavernous metal building that houses the Powell Family Structures & Materials Lab, Earl Grady is, in his own words, building dreams. As the lab’s machine shop manager on the University of Florida’s East Campus, Grady quietly supports UF’s research mission with grit, sweat and hard-won experience.

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Benefits open enrollment ends Oct. 30  

Open enrollment is your opportunity to add, change or remove benefits enrollment elections for the next plan year.

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Register for an upcoming retirement webinar

Did you know October is National Retirement Month? Visit the Financial Literacy Workshop Series webpage to explore upcoming webinars.

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UF Online selected to host national leadership program

Following a successful national bid, UF has been selected to host the 2027 onsite residency for the Institute for Emerging Leadership in Online Learning.

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Cyberween cybersecurity challenge

Compete in an online, Halloween-themed game to increase awareness of common social engineering tactics and best practices for cybersafety.

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October 27, 2026

Snack-sized exercise: Small bursts, big impact

Short bursts of movement, sometimes called “exercise snacks,” offer a practical way to increase your daily movement.

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October 22, 2026

UF Engaged check-ins due Oct. 31

Explore the UF Engaged Toolkit for instruction guides, job aids, suggested courses and answers to frequently asked questions.

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October 22, 2026

Navigating grief after a loved one’s passing

Join EAP Therapist Allison Rider-Gonzalez on Nov. 3 at noon for a conversation on the experience of grief in the context of death.

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October 22, 2026

Compliance starts with us

Join UF and UF Health’s chief compliance officers in a dynamic UFCE Learn over Lunch webinar, coming up Nov. 2 at noon.

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October 22, 2026

Day in the life of a UF Health PA-C

Cecilia Hampson, an advanced practice provider in the Department of Surgery, is responsible for ensuring the best possible patient outcomes.

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October 22, 2026

Pumpkin spice and everything nice

Pumpkins are packed with nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Read GatorCare’s latest Food for Thought article to discover ways to get your fill this fall.

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October 19, 2026

Explore upcoming holiday webinars to help you stay on track

The holiday season is just around the corner! And while it is a great time to connect with loved ones, create lasting memories and enjoy delicious food, the hustle and bustle can make it difficult to stay on track.

From green cleaning and healthy hosting to end-of-year finances, goal setting and more, our upcoming lineup will help you plan a more productive and enjoyable holiday season.

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