Last year, employees contributed more than $1 million to the University of Florida Community Campaign, in support of 77 charitable agencies. The benefitting agencies provide ongoing services that range from shelter for the homeless to environmental protection.
This year’s goal is $1.3 million, and giving to the UFCC has never been easier. A new addition to [...]
The Healthy Gators 2010 coalition encourages faculty, staff and students of all fitness levels to de-stress during the weekday, meet new people and get fresh air and exercise with the Walking Gators program.
This year’s lunch-hour walking program will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 7, with six routes throughout campus. Walks will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday [...]
Voting is a constitutional right. To exercise your right, be sure to register. This includes not only first-time voters, but also anyone who may have moved to Alachua County and not yet be registered to vote here.
The last day to register to vote in the general election is Oct. 6. To register or for more [...]
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Marston Science Library invites all UF faculty, students and staff to submit artwork to its first annual “Elegance of Science” contest. Winning entries and select other entries will be displayed on the walls of the Marston Science Library and the Health Science Center Library.
The contest is limited to images produced in [...]
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new UF Web site, InsideTheGatorNation.com, is seeking stories that answer the question, “When did you become a Florida Gator?” According to the site, the stories may be “funny, emotional, poignant or anywhere in between.” Written stories and videos alike are encouraged.
A special video booth will appear at future football games and [...]
UF is challenging students, faculty and staff to give up their cars and use alternative transportation on Oct. 17 – with the hope that it becomes a habit.
As part of the One Less Car event, an alternative transportation fair will occur on Oct. 16 and a celebration for participants will be held on Oct. 17. [...]
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — National Suicide Prevention Week is Sept. 7-13, with Sept. 10 designated as Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day. For more information on Prevention Week, visit
www.ulifeline.com/main/page/53/SuicidePrevention.
If you or someone you know needs help or information, please call the Counseling Center in Peabody Hall (352-392-1575) or Student Mental Health Services (352-392-1171), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. [...]