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Don’t miss important updates — review your contact information to stay current
If you’ve recently moved, gotten married or experienced any other changes that affect your emergency contacts or beneficiaries, be sure to update your information in the myUFL system. By keeping your information up-to-date, you can ensure you receive important information that affects your health and well-being while avoiding additional challenges in the event of a […]
Want to further your education? EEP registration due Aug. 16
UF faculty and staff who wish to take college courses through the Employee Education Program, or EEP, during the fall semester are encouraged to visit the program website today for information on upcoming application, approval and registration deadlines. To learn more about the EEP, you can also attend an online informational webinar on July 26 and check […]
How wisdom, resilience and mastery work together to boost well-being in old age
It’s not just wisdom that gives some people a sense of well-being as they age. A new study shows that while wise people tend to be more satisfied with their lives, wisdom also works to strengthen resilience and mastery to reduce stress and enable a person to better handle late life adversity and aging-related losses. […]
Explore ways to deepen your social connections
July has been designated Social Wellness Month, a time to nurture your social relationships and well-being. Whether through volunteering, joining an affinity group or taking up a new hobby, this is the perfect time to break out of your routine and expand your social connections. Our social wellness resources can help you get started. Explore […]
Congrats to our June UF at Play photo contest winners!
We are halfway through the UF at Play summer photo contest and have received nearly 300 incredible photos! Check them out in our online photo album, and be sure to submit your pictures by Aug. 18 for a chance to win even more prizes. Our two winners for June are Cindy Futral, director of the […]
Family Discovery Camps are back!
Family Discovery Camps are back at the Florida Museum starting July 9. Explore Florida’s natural world with scientists and museum staff in this outdoor experience for the whole family. Discover how scientists work in the field and learn how to use the tools of science yourself. Visit the Florida Museum website to learn more and register.
Celebrate July Fourth with fireworks, food and loved ones
July Fourth is just around the corner, with celebrations throughout the long weekend. Here are a few upcoming events you and your loved ones can enjoy in Gainesville and the surrounding area. Not in Gainesville? Explore July Fourth celebrations where you live! Enjoy an evening of live music, food trucks and spectacular fireworks at Fanfares & Fireworks on […]
After more than two years of support, DOH COVID Operations at UF come to an end
As of last Friday, UF faculty and staff will no longer login to the ONE.UF system to report an illness or register for an on-campus COVID test. Moving forward, if you are experiencing symptoms, you are encouraged to visit the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 Response website for guidance as well as testing and vaccine locations, take […]
Complete the National Faculty and Staff Health Assessment survey by June 21
Over the past two weeks, UF faculty, staff and graduate assistants have received emails inviting them to complete the National Faculty and Staff Health Assessment. Sponsored and distributed by the American College Health Association in partnership with UFHR Wellness, the survey is designed to provide data that will inform UFHR’s wellness programs and services. The deadline to […]
Upcoming webinar will offer advice on rising above burnout
The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity, or NCFDD, will host a guest webinar on “Rising Above Burnout” on Tuesday, June 21, at 2 p.m. Kristin Croyle, Ph.D., dean of the State University of New York at Oswego, will share concrete steps faculty members can take to continue to find energy, satisfaction and joy in […]