Upcoming Events
Jupiter String Quartet
Squitieri Studio Theatre 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United StatesWhat began as a shared love of chamber music among siblings and close friends has grown into one of the most celebrated quartets of their generation. Winners of the Banff and Fischoff competitions and recipients of the Avery Fisher Career Grant, they have become a cornerstone of the international chamber music scene. Returning to our […]
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 […]
Take Charge of Change
Change happens. It is a real, concrete, often stressful fact of life. Do you ever wish that change would go away--or at least slow down? If so, this class is for you. During this course, participants will: Examine the initial normal reactions to change Explore ways to overcome resistance to change Prepare a personal plan--including […]
Now Hear This
Did you know that as much as 40% of the average workday is spent listening to others? That's close to half of your day! Isn't it time, therefore, to stop and make sure you're using your time to its greatest advantage? Take a few moments and ask yourself: Are you an effective listener? How often […]
Critical Thinking
Things change rapidly and continually at work which requires us to address unanticipated, uncertain, time-pressured and complex problems and decisions. In this session we will consider how critical thinking, along with self-awareness and understanding of the mental shortcuts we often, and unknowingly, take can be integrated into a process to help cultivate good judgment. This class […]
Strategic Communications Academy
University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United StatesSign up for the Strategic Communications Academy for UF Leaders and Scholars and take your communication skills and impact to the next level! Join hundreds of your fellow university leaders and scholars who have developed next-level communication skills to build communities, communicate persuasively, and drive positive change. The 2025-26 academy will be offered live and […]
Procurement 102 – Service Contracts
Procurement 102 is an introduction to working with Contracts for Services – learn what a good Statements of Work is, who can sign the agreement, legal requirements that Procurement reviews for and tips for successful contract management. This class is for UF staff and faculty who need to purchase services.
Priorities, Planning, and Delegation
"It takes too much time to plan--besides, I've been successful so far without planning." "Everything I have to do is important." Sound familiar? In today's work environment, supervisors often are bombarded with simply too much to do. And, while it is true that we don't have enough time to do it all--it is equally true […]
Mastering the Challenge of Managing Employees
Difficult employees take up a lot of their supervisors’ time and can create serious morale problems within departments. Supervisors who need to analyze and manage problem employees will learn how to get the workplace back on track to productivity. This workshop counts as an elective in the Managing at UF certificate program.
Sa Dance Company – RISE
Phillips Center 3201 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL, United StatesSa Dance Company is a trailblazer in contemporary dance. With themes of womanhood and the strength of the female spirit at the core of the narrative, Sa offers a distinctive Indian-American experience that honors identity and community. Their piece RISE stands as a tribute to the generations of grandmothers, aunties, and mothers whose unwavering determination and boundless […]
Influence: Leveraging Relationships for Change
No matter where someone’s role lies in an organizational chart, every person has the capacity to influence others around them. Every person can wield the power of influence to make change if they understand how influence works. In this course, you will learn what influence is along with what it is not, which builds into […]
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 […]