Upcoming Events
Zumba classes
UF Health Professional Park 3300 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL, United StatesThese no-cost Zumba classes are available for UF and UF Health Shands employees. Join Deb and Louise for Zumba on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30–6:15 p.m. at the UF Health Professional Park building. Wear comfortable clothes you can work out in, tennis shoes, a water bottle, a towel and an open mind. Zumba is a […]
Studio Cycle
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesJoin UF RecSports every Thursday for a fast-paced, low-impact cardio workout! Subscribe to the class mailing list to receive the registration link. Classes are free, open to all faculty and staff, accommodate 40 participants, and are held on Thursdays in the Southwest Recreation Center (SWRC) from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Registration instructions are emailed 3 days before each […]
Yoga
Smathers Library 1508 Union Rd, Gainesville, Florida, United StatesJoin Siba el Dallal, Ph.D., organizational readiness lead for Empowering UF, every Friday from 12:15 to 1 p.m. at the libraries. Subscribe to the Friday yoga mailing list to receive class reminders and updates. Dr. el Dallal’s classes will rotate between Smathers Library Room 100 and Library West Room 250. This information will be shared through […]
Florida Gators Volleyball vs. South Carolina
Exactech Arena at the Stephen Cornell Center 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL, United StatesGators Volleyball takes on South Carolina for Friends Night! Celebrate the iconic TV show Friends, and the first 250 students can get a Friends-themed crewneck sweatshirt!
Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Georgia
Exactech Arena at the Stephen Cornell Center 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL, United StatesGators Volleyball takes on Georgia for Senior Day! Celebrate the Gators senior class, and the first 500 fans can get a long-sleeve hooded shirt!
Social Security and Your Retirement
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesHow well do you know the role that Social Security will play in your retirement? This 60-minute workshop will walk you through the basics. Learn how to qualify for a benefit, how to obtain and understand benefit estimates and the rules for taxation of benefits. You’ll also get guidance on deciding when to start collecting.
Understanding Your Benefits Under the FRS Pension Plan
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesThis workshop provides an explanation of benefits under the FRS Pension Plan, as well as, useful information in preparation for retirement from the FRS Pension Plan. Members will learn plan details and requirements, procedures to follow when applying for retirement benefits and information about federal withholding taxes, direct deposit of monthly benefits, the health insurance […]
Abs, Arms & Core
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesJoin UF RecSports every Monday for a fast, efficient 45-minute class that will target your chest, back, arms, shoulders and core. Build strength without the guesswork—show up, work hard and leave stronger! Subscribe to the class mailing list to receive the registration link. Classes are free, open to all faculty and staff, accommodate 30 participants, and […]
The Art of Difficult Conversations
Most of us work with well-intentioned people. However, difficult issues surface and require our attention, whether it is about scarce resources, misaligned goals, unpredictable policies, differences in opinions, or unprofessional behavior. These skills are the best way to guard against groupthink and invite multiple perspectives and build trust. In this course you will learn how […]
Nearing Retirement in the FRS
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesThis 90-minute workshop focuses on discussing practical issues important for those nearing retirement. Topics include setting retirement goals, including income needs, and understanding your sources of retirement income, including FRS plans and Social Security. We’ll look at distribution options for various plans and explore how to create an annual income stream in retirement that can […]
Yoga
Ustler Hall Atrium 200 Ustler Hall, Gainesville, FL, United StatesJoin Kim Holton, Ph.D., instructional associate professor for the Department of Health Education and Behavior, every Tuesday from 12:15 to 1 p.m. in the Ustler Hall Atrium. To be added to the Tuesday Yoga listserv, please email Dr. Holton at mkholton@ufl.edu. Before attending our yoga classes, you MUST complete our online waiver. You only have to do […]
Communication for Managers
Communication is consistently identified as one of the most important tasks of a manager. In this session, we will identify key issues, challenges, and strategies to help managers communicate effectively with team members. Topics covered will include: - Focal points of communication and communication breakdown for managers - Tools for influencing and knowing when to […]