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Nature as a partner in lifelong wellness

Incorporating nature into our lives is a great way to counter potential stressors and increase our wellness. To learn how you can access nature to enhance your well-being, listen to our Wellness Talk with Leah Diehl, director of Therapeutic Horticulture at Wilmot Gardens. Additional resources you can explore: Therapeutic Horticulture Program UF campus walking maps Explore Florida state […]

Field & Fork Spring Open House

In celebration of Earth Day, join the Field & Fork Campus Food Program for its Spring Open House on April 22. Connect with Gainesville’s sustainable food community, tour the farm, taste local food, partake in plant giveaways and more. Learn more: https://humanities.ufl.edu/event/field-fork-campus-food-program-spring-open-house/

Flavors of Florida, UF/IFAS tasting showcase returns to campus

Love fresh and unique Florida products? Register for the Flavors of Florida event to be among the first to taste the newest Florida crops and connect with the people who are working together to make our world a healthier and tastier place. Visit the UF/IFAS Blogs website to learn more.

Celebrate Earth Day

Join Alachua County, the City of Gainesville, UF, Santa Fe College and other organizations to celebrate Earth Day. A variety of free, family-friendly events are planned, including park ranger-led hikes, music, tree planting, food and more. You can also explore Earth Day resources and how you can make a difference on the GatorCare website. Visit the Alachua County […]

Our summer photo contest is back starting in May!

Summer is just around the corner, bringing with it opportunities to explore, recharge and reconnect with loved ones. Whether you are “staycationing” close to home or embarking on a journey across the world, we invite you to share your favorite summer photographs from May 1 through Aug. 18 for a chance to win one of […]

More than 100 children of TEAMS employees receive HEO scholarship

UFHR recently awarded 127 eligible TEAMS employees’ children the Higher Education Opportunity, or HEO, scholarship. The scholarship program provides children of full-time TEAMS employees with tuition assistance for an undergraduate education at UF — or at any public community or state college in Florida if the student is not accepted to UF. Visit the HEO […]

Celebrating three years of outstanding contributors to sustainability, health and well-being

Recently, the Office of Sustainability and the Healthy Gators Coalition recognized ten individuals and groups for the annual Champions for Change Awards, which recognize UF community members who have made significant contributions in the areas of sustainability and health during their time at UF. Learn more in this Office of Sustainability article.

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Calling all bibliophiles! You won’t want to miss the Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale, which kicks off on April 23 and runs for five days. More than 500,000 gently used books, games, records and more will be available for purchase at bargain prices, with proceeds benefiting the Alachua County Library District Projects. The […]

Take me out to the ball game … with UF Employee Nights!

The Florida Gators will host two UF Employee Nights next week, offering free tickets to both the Gators Baseball and Gators Softball games. Faculty and staff can download up to four free tickets to attend next week’s baseball game against Stetson on Tuesday and softball game against the University of South Florida on Wednesday. Tickets […]

“I wanna tell ya…” about the Bob Hope Exhibition opening event

Join the George A. Smathers Libraries for the exhibition opening event of the Bob Hope Collection at the University of Florida on April 20. Bob Hope’s daughter, Linda Hope, will join the program for a conversation with Dean of Libraries Judy Russell, and Collection Curator Jim Liversidge. Register for the event through Eventbrite.