Annual Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser

Last Friday, Planning, Design & Construction (PD&C) and Business Affairs Technical Services (BATS) held their 11th Annual Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser. 100% of the funds raised have gone to the annual UF Campaign for Charities. Thank you to all who participated in this great cause!

Click here to view photos from the event.

Meet Julie Ramsey, Ergonomics Coordinator for Environmental Health and Safety.

Julie coordinates several different programs within the Occupational Safety and Risk Management Division of the EH&S Office. These programs include Ergonomics, Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs), and Incident/Injury Reporting. In addition, she volunteers as a departmental representative for the UF Campaign for Charities, TAPS Parking Appeals Committee, and more!

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Thank you to everyone who participated in

CALM Week!

This past weekend the Office of Sustainability and PD&C held their CALM Week Green and Clean, where students, faculty, and staff picked up litter and removed invasive species in Bartram Carr Woods.

Additionally, through partnering with Florida Fresh Dining, last week there was a "How to Hydrate for the Outdoors,” event, where students, faculty, and staff got to try DIY electrolyte snow cones!

Upcoming Events

Wed. Oct. 18

Protecting Yourself from Digital Scams Webinar

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Zoom

Wells Fargo is hosting a free financial literacy webinar to discuss common online scams such as phishing, employment, dating, charity, online shopping scams, and more.

Learn more HERE

Thurs. Oct. 19

Flu Shots Available

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Facilities Main Street training building (908 Magnolia Drive)

Scheduled appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcomed. To obtain a no-cost flu shot, you must bring both your UF ID and active insurance card.

Schedule an

appointment HERE!

Wed. Oct. 25

Grateful Gator Day

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Plaza of the Americas

Grateful Gator Day is a day to celebrate the philanthropic generosity of those who donate to the University of Florida. Free food and T-shirts will be available for participants.

Thurs. Oct. 26

Medication

Disposal Day

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Turlington Plaza & UFPD Building

UFPD and GatorWell are encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes as a measure of preventing medication misuse and opioid addiction.

Disposing of unneeded medication is anonymous.

Learn more HERE

Sat. Oct. 28

Art & Mindfulness:

Settling into the Moment with Kindness

10 a.m - 11 a.m.

Harn Museum of Art

Led by instructors from the UF Mindfulness team, this series of guided meditations is inspired by art in the Harn collections. Take a break from your regular schedule to slow down, experience stillness, and re-charge.

Reserve your spot here!

Tues. Oct. 31

Halloween DIY:

Popcorn Balls

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Reitz Union North Lawn Breezeway

Join the Florida Fresh Dining team for a spooky fun time with DIY popcorn balls!

View full list of Florida Fresh Dining events here!

Benefits Open Enrollment takes place now through Nov. 3!

Benefits Open Enrollment is your opportunity to adjust your benefits for the upcoming plan year, with elections taking effect on Jan. 1, 2024.

Check out the Open Enrollment Benefits presentation today (10/18) from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. via Zoom or at the Main Street Facilities building.

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Mobile GATORONE Showcase

Last month, Business Services held a Mobile GATORONE Showcase featuring games, gifts, and tips on how to use the UF Mobile GATORONE. If you haven’t already, activate your Mobile GATORONE today!

View photos from the event HERE!

Mobile GATORONE setup instructions here!

Florida Fresh Dining

JoyFul Event

Florida Fresh Dining hosted their annual JoyFul event which featured free treats, a 360 photo booth, and more!

View photos from the event HERE!

Did you know you could save over 30% per meal by signing up for a Faculty/Staff Meal Plan?

Meals are as low as $7 per meal and can be used in Arredondo Café, Cravings Campus Kitchen, The Food Hall at Gator Corner and The Eatery at Broward Hall.

We have a winner!

Congratulations to Mary O'Loughlin-Cox for winning the Gator swag bag!

Be on the lookout for more giveaway contests in future newsletters!

Did you know nominations for the Business Affairs Superior Accomplishment Awards are now open?

Click to learn more!

UF EAP adds two on-campus counselors for faculty and staff

UF's Employee Assistance Program, or EAP, has added two on-campus counselors who will be available for free in-person therapy appointments beginning in Oct.

Click to learn more

In the Know is published by the Division of Business Affairs to keep staff informed about news and points of pride.

Want to submit an idea or information for In the Know? Email businessaffairs@ufl.edu.

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