In the Know- Business Affairs Newsletter- January 17, 2024

The Office of Sustainability and the Healthy Gators Coalition are excited to announce that the nomination period for the 2024 Champions for Change Awards is now open!

The Champions for Change Awards is a celebration of those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication to driving positive change in the area of sustainability or health and wellness while at UF. Nominees may include students, faculty, staff, student organizations, and groups.

Learn more and submit a nomination here.

Meet UFPD Officer Victor Beguiristain.

Officer Beguiristain is a recruiting officer in the community services division. He serves as a liaison with the community at various events and academies for both crime prevention, as well as recruiting talented individuals to join the department.

Click to read full staff spotlight.

Congratulations to the Mentor Protégé Graduates!

This past December, we proudly celebrated the 2023 UF Small Business & Supplier Diversity Mentor Protégé Program graduation. Kudos to each deserving graduate for their hard work and dedication.

Learn more about the graduation here.

Toys for Tots Holiday Drive

Our division’s Toys for Tots holiday drive was a huge success, helping to bring joy to over 4,000 children across Alachua, Dixie, Levy, and Gilchrist counties.

Thank you to all who contributed, making the holiday season brighter for countless families in our community.

Thank you to all who contributed to the successful completion of Malachowsky Hall. Through the collective efforts of Environmental Health & Safety, Facilities Services, Planning Design and Construction, Business Affairs Technical Services, and the project design and construction teams.

Upcoming Events

Monday

1/29

S.A.F.E. Defense Class

6 P.M.- 8 P.M.

UF Public Safety Building

The S.A.F.E. (Self-defense Awareness and Familiarization Exchange) class is a free 2-hour class, provided for all adults.

Learn more and Register Here

Thursday

2/15

Gator Nation

Giving Day

All Day

A 24-hour fundraising event, calling on all University of Florida alumni, students, faculty, staff, families and friends to come together to support UF and all of its areas of positive impact in our state, nation and world.

Learn more HERE