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Offered by the Center for Teaching Excellence, the First Year Faculty Teaching Academy workshop series is designed for faculty in their first few years of teaching at UF. Participants will learn how to create a great learning experience for students while saving time and frustration. The summer registration deadline is July 12.  Visit the Center for […]

Spring cleaning is not just limited to tidying up your home. As we near the middle of the year, it’s a good time to review your financial goals and make any necessary adjustments. A few ways you can get started include: Register for a Fidelity finance workshop Check out GatorCare’s Money 101 resources Explore UFHR Wellness’ Financial Literacy […]

UF Training and Organizational Development has released its new schedule of training courses that cover topics including business communications, compliance training, how to enhance your presentations, racial justice awareness and more. The summer calendar runs from May through August.  Visit the Learn & Grow website to learn more.

Instructional designers from UFIT’s Center for Instructional Technology & Training are available to work with faculty seeking to develop or revise a course for the fall semester. Faculty may also register for the Teaching with Technology certificate, which provides participants with strategies and tools to create a technology-enhanced learning environment. Visit the UFIT website to learn more.

UF faculty and scholars are invited to participate in a workshop with The Conversation editors to learn how they work with academics to produce stories that are timely, informative and of interest to the public. In 2021, The Conversation stories averaged nearly 20 million pageviews per month on its site and through online re-publishers.  Register: https://airtable.com/shrnA0Hg6h6u4ilWO

Whether you’re going for a walk or run, stuck in traffic or just washing the dishes, podcasts can make your daily routine more fun and informative. If you’re looking for a new podcast to enjoy, tune into one or more of the podcasts listed in our directory.  Visit the Worklife website to explore the directory!

Regular physical activity is a great way to improve our overall well-being. Explore UF’s wellness resources to discover ways to incorporate physical activity into a healthy lifestyle. Here are a few to help you get started:  Learn about cycle commuting at UF Faculty and staff yoga classes Take the 31-day deskercise challenge Explore GatorCare’s virtual […]

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 […]

Alachua County Library District branches are offering free, in-person programs for all ages, including arts and craft classes for teens, book clubs and educational programs for adults. Seating is limited and registration is required.  Visit the Alachua County Library District website to learn more.

Cyber, ransomware and hack attacks are, unfortunately, commonplace today. In a recent From Florida episode, Charles Carmakal, UF alumnus and senior vice president and chief technology officer at Mandiant, shared what organizations and individuals can do to protect themselves against cyberattacks. Faculty and staff can also explore security resources on the UFIT website. Visit the UF News website to learn more […]