In the Know- Business Affairs Newsletter- December 13, 2023

After 13 years at the University of Florida, Vice President for Business Affairs Curtis Reynolds will step down to accept a new role as vice president for business and finance and chief financial officer at Baylor University. He will begin his new position on March 1.

“I have cherished my time at the University of Florida and will continue to support Gator Nation from afar,” Reynolds said. “I look forward to seeing the remarkable things the university will continue to accomplish.”

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Come share the joy of the holiday season at the fourth annual Facilities Services Holiday Parade on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 9 a.m.

UF Facilities Services, UFPD, and first responders from around Alachua County will join the festivities.

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Meet Erin Brewer, Insurance and Risk Manager for Environmental Health & Safety.

Erin provides essential services and coordinates Insurance and Risk Management programs throughout the entire State. She manages various claims, services UF’s insurance policies, and streamlines, and approves university events.

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Congratulations PD&C on receiving a USCBS Florida People's Choice Award!

Last week, UF's Basic Science Building first floor renovation project received a USGBC Florida People's Choice award. Kudos to the PD&C team along with Walker Architects, Mitchell Gulge Engineering, and Scorpio for their efforts.

Pictured left to right: Jason O’Brian (Walker Architects, Senior Architect), Dustin Stephany (PDC, Sustainable Building Coordinator), Iris Meeker (Walker Architects, Director of Sustainability), Nate Watson (Scorpio, Senior Project Manager), Gaurav Lohiya (Walker Architects), Andrew Mitchell (Mitchell Gulledge Engineering)

Congratulations Lt. Trever Henderson!

Last Friday, Lt. Trever Henderson graduated from the 288^th Session of the FBI National Academy. The FBI National Academy is known internationally for its academic excellence offering eleven weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training for selected officers having proven records as professionals within their agencies. UFPD is proud to add Lieutenant Henderson to the list of graduates from this prestigious command school.

UFPD Promoting Traffic Safety and Spreading Holiday Cheer

This holiday season, UFPD conducted traffic stops around campus for minor infractions, surprising drivers with coffee gift cards. In collaboration with Alachua 10-42, a local non-profit, UFPD aims to spread holiday cheer and promote traffic safety.

Thank you UFPD and Alachua 10-42 for your dedicated efforts!

This December, UFPD also brought the holiday spirit to the UF Health Pediatric Outpatient Center helping Santa deliver toys from UFPD’s toy drive.

Members of UFPD, both current and retired, helped bring joy to the children and families there that day.

Congratulations Florida Fresh Dining!

Florida Fresh Dining was recently featured in Campus Dining Today Magazine, the official magazine of the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS). The story reflects Florida Fresh Dining’s commitment to local sourcing and community collaboration.

View the published story here