Upcoming Events
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 […]
Seminole County Extension Agent I–II – Environmental Horticulture (Search Committee Meeting)
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesName of Meeting Seminole County Extension Agent I–II – Environmental Horticulture (Search Committee Meeting) Date 07/23/2026 Start Time 01:00 pm End Time 01:30 pm Location McCarty D, Room 1043 Contact Name Heather Kiesel Email hkiesel@ufl.edu
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 […]
Community Art Workshops with Y No Había Luz
Depot Park 874 Southeast 4 Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesJoin artists from Puerto Rico for a week of community art-making, performance, and celebration! Theatre collective Y No Había Luz will host community art workshops at various locations around Gainesville. The artist talk and workshops will lead up to a celebratory processional at Depot Park, showcasing theatre, music, dance, and visual art. Saturday, July 18 […]
Alachua County Extension Agent II–IV or Program Extension Agent II–IV and County Extension Director (Search Committee Meeting)
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United States Name of Meeting Alachua County Extension Agent II–IV or Program Extension Agent II–IV and County Extension Director (Search Committee Meeting) Date 07/27/2026 Start Time 09:30 am End Time 10:00 am Location 1020 McCarty D Contact Name Heather Kiesel Email hkiesel@ufl.edu
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 […]
Walton County Extension Agent I – II, Marine Science (Florida Sea Grant – Marine & Coastal Ecosystems) – Search Committee Meeting
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesName of Meeting Walton County Extension Agent I – II, Marine Science (Florida Sea Grant – Marine & Coastal Ecosystems) - Search Committee Meeting Date 07/28/2026 Start Time 10:00 am End Time 11:00 am Location McCarty D, Room 1043 Contact Name Heather Kiesel Email hkiesel@ufl.edu
Leading a Team
Effective managers create and cultivate collaboration and teamwork in order for their unit to reach its full potential. In this session, we will discuss tactics managers can use to build a collaborative team. Specifically, we will look at team development from a manager perspective and how to facilitate decisions that everyone can commit to by […]
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 […]
Inspiring Trust
The focus of this workshop is on the role of the leader in setting a personal example. Emphasis will be on the leadership competencies of "role model," "integrity," and "humility." At the end of this session, participants will be able to identify the key aspects of integrity and humility and have generated ideas and action […]
Fraud Awareness Training
This course is intended for anyone with tier 1, 2, or 3 fiscal responsibility. The course will define fraud, discuss the different types, and differentiate between theft and fraud. This course will also cover the types of fraud that occur most frequently at UF and outline the strategies for preventing, detecting, and reporting fraud. This class […]
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 […]