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Register for a safety and crime prevention class
Departments interested in safety and crime prevention classes for their faculty and staff are encouraged to browse the UF Police Department’s (UFPD) class list. UFPD works with each department to customize their classes to meet the department’s needs. Faculty and staff may also individually register for classes. Browse the class list: https://police.ufl.edu/programs/classes/safety-crime-prevention-class-list/.
Apply for 2022 Prize for Research in Public Interest Communications
The Center for Public Interest Communications at the UF College of Journalism and Communications is welcoming entries for the Prize for Research in Public Interest Communications (frank prize) now through Dec. 1. The Center awards one $10,000 prize and two $1,500 prizes to peer-reviewed research from disciplines spanning behavioral, cognitive and social sciences that inform the […]
Secure the Swamp online scavenger hunt
UF is participating in Cybersecurity Awareness Month to empower students, faculty and staff to own their role in protecting themselves and the university. This year’s campaign is centered on a “Secure the Swamp!” online scavenger hunt that runs Oct. 25-29. Participants will have the opportunity to win an exclusive T-shirt. Learn more: https://news.it.ufl.edu/security/secure-the-swamp-online-scavenger-hunt/.
UFIT Technology Fee grant applications due Jan. 28
UFIT Technology Fee grants are awarded to projects that utilize technology to enhance UF’s academic environment. All UF employees are encouraged to apply. The concept paper submission deadline for 2022 is Jan. 28. Finalists will be notified and invited by the Technology Fee Advisory Committee to submit a full proposal. Contact Anne Allen at alallen@ufl.edu if you have questions. […]
Strategic Communications Academy for Leaders and Scholars celebrates fifth cohort
On Sept. 24, UF Leaders and Scholars Strategic Communications Academy, or SCA, wrapped up its fifth cohort, with UF faculty and staff delivering strategic communications campaigns and TED-style presentations live via Zoom. The Center for Public Interest Communications in the College of Journalism and Communications — in partnership with UFHR Training & Organizational Development — […]
Protect your files on the GatorCloud
Saving files to your computer’s local drive is convenient, but if your device is lost, stolen or damaged, your data could be unrecoverable. To avoid this, UFIT recommends the use of a UF GatorCloud service, such as Microsoft OneDrive, Google Suite or Dropbox. UF’s versions of these popular services come with additional free storage and […]
Proposal support available for researchers
The UFIT team is available to work with UF researchers seeking support with sponsored funding proposals. UFIT can assist with letters and templates related to the computing and infrastructure needs of a project, including budget forms, Research Computing commitment letters, data management plans and more. Learn more: https://news.it.ufl.edu/research/proposal-support-available-for-researchers/.
CTE launches IDEA certificate for faculty and staff
The Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) recently launched the Fundamentals of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Certificate featuring 17 courses and open to all UF faculty and staff. Participants will learn how to help build a culture that minimizes bias and how to recognize and address systemic inequities so all students, faculty and staff […]
UF AI for Science Bootcamp applications due Oct. 6
In partnership with NVIDIA and OpenACC, UF is hosting a one-day online AI Bootcamp on Saturday, Oct. 23. The event will teach researchers how AI can accelerate HPC simulations with deep neural networks, including data pre-processing. Attendees will also learn how to build, compare and improve the accuracy of deep learning models. The registration deadline is […]
Strategies to combat public speaking nerves
In a recent Warrington College of Business video, Management Communication Center Director Rachel Slivon, Ph.D., discussed seven strategies to combat public speaking nerves. You can can check out the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GbzAfbkEO0s. Looking to improve your public speaking skills? Register for the Toastmasters Open House taking place on Sept. 29 at noon: https://calendar.hr.ufl.edu/event/how-to-succeed-in-a-world-of-distraction-and-overwhelm-toastmasters-open-house/.