University of Florida News

Leadership just comes naturally to University of Florida Honor Court Chancellor Alex Hadjilogiou.

Several University of Florida employees have been recognized in the 2007 Prudential Financial-Davis Productivity Award program for their efforts to save the university money. The annual awards honor government employees in Florida for innovation, creativity, and smart work that increases performance and productivity in delivering services and products.

Some people make public speaking look easy. They approach the podium with confidence and keep their audiences interested and entertained. For others, just the thought of giving a speech causes sweaty palms, shaky knees and a racing heartbeat.

Mary Bennett’s life is all about smiles. As the executive secretary to the senior associate dean of the University of Florida’s College of Dentistry, she spends her days surrounded by people whose job is to fashion and fix smiles. When she leaves the office, her job is to elicit them.