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Family Day at the Dairy Farm is a free, family-friendly educational opportunity for children and adults of all ages to explore the UF/IFAS Dairy Farm. Attendees will have the opportunity to see a working dairy farm and learn more about the dairy production process. The event will take place Saturday, March 19, from 9 a.m. […]

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation recently awarded UF a $750,000 Humanities in Place grant to collaborate with Gainesville’s historically Black neighborhoods to conduct research and celebrate their stories through the arts. The grant will fund the Racial Equity in Community-Engaged Research project, bringing community members and UF College of the Arts faculty into partnership. Visit […]

The Florida Prepaid and the Florida Investment 529 Plans offer affordable ways to save for your child’s future college expenses. Now through April 30, plan participants can enroll in convenient payroll deductions that make saving even easier! Visit the Florida Prepaid website or call (800) 552- 4723 to find out more. Once enrolled in a […]

Recently, some UF employees have received emails from third-party organizations that facilitate meetings between state-licensed retirement representatives and public employees. While these emails are legitimate — these organizations obtained the list of employees from the State of Florida’s Division of Retirement — use of this service is at your own risk. You can always contact […]

Our furry, feathered, finned, scaled and shelled animal friends may do more than bring us emotional comfort. Owning a pet for more than five years may help keep cognitive skills sharp as you age, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Florida, University of Michigan and Virginia Commonwealth University. Visit the UF […]

As you may have heard, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently provided updated mask guidance, shifting the focus away from the number of COVID infections to the impact the disease is having on hospitals in communities throughout the country. To better guide the public, the CDC has provided a color-coded system to classify community […]

Sleep deprivation can negatively affect your health and quality of life. UFHR Wellness’ Good Night Gators program provides online coaching to help you build healthy sleeping habits easily and consistently. The program can be completed on demand, or you can register for one of three live online sessions to be held during Sleep Awareness Week, March […]

While we have largely adapted to changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us continue to face challenges in our work and personal lives. Now more than ever, resilience is key to helping us navigate these challenges. New research from the Warrington College of Business identifies a practical tool based on self-compassion that can help […]

Hosted by the City of Gainesville, the Lil’ Cooking Club is a coed educational, preschool and culinary-arts program that provides interactive learning experiences for your preschooler. The program teaches children the joy and value of cooking in a welcoming environment that encourages discovery and creativity. Two sessions will be offered starting May 3. Visit the City […]

Two years after COVID-19’s arrival in Florida, many yearn to go back to the way things were. But according to UF Emerging Pathogens Institute biostatistician Ira Longini, Ph.D., it may still be with us for a while — which is why it’s still important to continue to mask up, keep your distance, get vaccinated and stay boosted. Learn more: https://ufhealth.org/news/2022/endemic-covid-19-could-be-one-10-years-away