The Neighborhood Watch: Conserving Deadwood in Urban Landscapes

University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United States

Dead wood is vital for forests, offering homes, nutrients, and food for birds, insects, and fungi. In cities, it’s often seen as ugly and removed. Neighborwood Watch connects arborists and gardeners to teach homeowners why dead wood matters. Through our site (https://neighborwoodwatch.org/), we share resources and surveys to help protect biodiversity and habitat in urban […]

Free
Event Series Yoga Classes

Yoga Classes

Ustler Hall Atrium 200 Ustler Hall, Gainesville, FL, United States

Join Kim Holton, Ph.D., instructional associate professor for the Department of Health Education and Behavior, every Tuesday for a lunchtime yoga class! Classes are held on Tuesdays from 12:15 to 1 p.m. in the Ustler Hall Atrium. They are open to all UF and UF Health employees and are appropriate for all levels of experience. […]

Internal Controls at UF

In this course, the participants will be introduced to an "internal control framework" and study the key concepts together with a series of questionnaires that will guide them in performing unit based internal control self-assessments. It will clarify the most dreaded auditor terms such as "segregation of duties", "dual controls", "risk assessment" and provide common […]

 
Event Series Zumba classes

Zumba classes

UF Health Professional Park 3300 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL, United States

These 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 […]

Free

Cirque FLIP Fabrique – BLIZZARD

Phillips Center 3201 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL, United States

You’re invited on a journey through a sparkling winter wonderland filled with impressive athleticism, spectacular acrobatics, and thrilling stunts. This breathtaking cirque performance will awaken a sense of childlike joy and wonder that will stay with you long after the curtain falls. BLIZZARD will blow you away! FLIP Fabrique wishes to thank the Canada Council for the […]

Leading the Challenge of Change

In "Leading the Challenge of Change," participants will discuss why change is difficult, what they can and should expect when implementing change, and how they--as leaders or "change agents"--can make changes more effectively by taking employee response into account. By focusing on normal responses to change, along with the impact of resistance to change and […]

 

Your Tax Return as a Financial Planning Tool

University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United States

Your tax return offers more than a snapshot of what you owe or get back—it’s a guide for financial decisions. We’ll break down key details like adjusted gross income, taxable income, and tax rates, and explore why a refund doesn’t necessarily mean you paid less in taxes. These insights can help you plan ahead and […]

Transforming Conflict

Conflict is part of our daily lives and can undermine our success unless we get better at using it effectively. As surprising as this might sound, we want conflict in the workplace; but it has to be the right kind of conflict. In this class you will learn how to build your conflict competence/fitness to […]

 
Event Series Strategic Communications Academy

Strategic Communications Academy

University of Florida Gainesville, FL, United States

Sign 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 […]

Powerful Public Speaking

Have you ever been in a meeting or making a presentation and wished you had prepared more fully? Has stage fright ever had an impact on your effectiveness? This program can help! Attend this program and learn how to: - Reduce stage fright - Deliver with professionalism. - Apply the basics of public speaking by […]