In the Know- Business Affairs Newsletter- November 15, 2023

Congratulations UFPD

Last month, the University of Florida Police Department (UFPD) was recognized as the Crime Prevention Unit of the Year (Small Agency) at the 2023 Florida Crime Prevention Association (FCPA) award ceremony.

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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.

Learn more here

Toys For Tots Donation Drive

Now through Dec. 15, please consider donating a new unwrapped toy for less fortunate children during the holiday season.

View the list of drop-off locations here

Meet Monica Cox, Fiscal Assistant for Business Services.

Monica oversees a wide variety of operations and is involved in different billing stages for ID cards, Document Services, and Meal Plans. She has worked on campus for eleven years and with UF for the past four.

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Upcoming Events

Friday

11/17

All about EEP

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Zoom

Learn about the Employee Education Program and how it can benefit you!

Learn more HERE

Monday & Tuesday 11/20 & 11/21

Faculty & Staff Appreciation Lunch Discount

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Food Hall at Gator Corner & the Eatery at Broward Hall

Florida Fresh Dining will be offering a discount to all UF Faculty and Staff for lunch.

Learn more HERE

Thursday

11/30

Art After Dark

5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Harn Museum of Art

Get ready to showcase your most festive sweaters and enjoy an evening of laughter, great food, and seasonal melodies.

Learn more HERE

Thursday & Friday

11/30 & 12/1

Faculty & Staff UF Bookstore Sale

8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Reitz Union Bookstore

Faculty & Staff receive 30% off clothing and gifts during the in store sale.

Saturday

12/2 & 12/3

Craft Festival

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Stephen C. O'Connell Center

Annual event that showcases crafts made by talented artisans and crafters. Come find something special for yourself or for a person in your life.

Learn more HERE

Tuesday

12/19

Facilities Services Holiday Parade

9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Please see Parade Map HERE

Please join in at the fourth annual Facilities Services Holiday Parade.

Learn more HERE

Did you know tailgating tents on campus require an EH&S tent permit?

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Earlier this month, UFPD held an award ceremony recognizing staff with outstanding service, newly promoted staff, and staff who've recently received an educational degree.

Thank you UFPD for your dedication to safety and service at UF!

Stephen C. O'Connell Center Service Project

Shout out to the O'Connell Center team for collecting items for dogs and cats in recognition of National Animal Shelter Awareness Week!

Business Affairs Halloween 2023

This year, UFPD gave away treats to Trick or Treaters at Baby Gator.

View more photos here!

Facilities Services held a best costume contest donating all entry fees to UF Campaign for Charities.

UF Opens Malachowsky Hall

Earlier this month, the University of Florida Friday held a celebratory ribbon cutting for the Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology.

Learn more here