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Health Science Center and Shands HealthCare facilities to go “Tobacco-Free Together” Nov. 1
UF’s main campus to follow in 2010To promote the health and well-being of faculty, staff, and students, the University of Florida is going tobacco-free.
Free smoking cessation program available to UF employees
In a joint effort, the UF’s Student Health Care Center, Employee Assistance Program, and Area Health Education Centers are offering UF employees a FREE smoking cessation program.
Discover Your Leadership Potential: UF Academy accepting applications for 2009-2010
UF Training and Organizational Development is pleased to announce a call for applications to join the UF Academy for 2009-2010.
Do you know of someone deserving of recognition? 2010 Prudential-Davis Productivity Award nominations due September 30
Nomination forms for the 2010 Davis Productivity Awards program, which annually honors state government employees throughout Florida, are now available.
Verify your address in the myUFL directory to ensure you receive important insurance mailings
In preparation for the fall Benefits Open Enrollment period, employees should use this opportunity to make sure their home and campus P.O. Box addresses are reflected correctly in the myUFL Directory.
Employee Education Program accepting applications for the fall semester
The Employee Education Program (EEP) is a popular benefit available to eligible UF faculty and staff. The program provides tuition assistance for up to six credit hours of eligible college-level courses per semester.
Fall registration for training now open
Computer application training available for a feeRegistration for UF Training and Organizational Development’s fall training schedule is now open in the myUFL system: my.ufl.edu> My Self Service> Training and Development> Request Training Enrollment.
Start saving for retirement now
UF employees have several options to help meet long-term financial and retirement goals. Tax-deferred programs — 403(b) and 457 plans— are available, as well as a post-taxRoth 403(b) option.
Save the dates: Open 
Enrollment and the Benefits Fair are just around the corner
This year’s Open Enrollment is scheduled to run September 14 through October 9.
Discount Gator Growl tickets for UF faculty and staff
UF faculty and staff may purchase up to four Gator Growl 2009 tickets at a discounted rate of $15 per ticket.
UF employees asked to self-identify veteran status
All UF employees have an opportunity to self-identify their veteran status based on the new U.S. Department of Labor definitions.
Upcoming Retirement and Financial Planning training programs
GET137 Creating a Retirement Roadmap
Faculty and staff can now renew drivers licenses and more on campus
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will have a mobile unit on Museum Road in the Gator 1 Card office hallway area of the UF Bookstore and Welcome Center later this month.
Campus KinderCare has new name and management: CCLC @ Gainesville
The KinderCare Learning Center located on campus at the corner of Museum Road and Village Drive will begin the 2009-2010 school year with a new name and new management.
New supply swap web site promotes sustainability on campus
The University of Florida’s Asset Management Department has designed a new web site for UF staff and faculty to post unneeded or unwanted items.
Financial planning assistance available to employees
Investment company representatives are available to meet with you on a regular basis.
Florida Volleyball season and NCAA regional tickets are on sale now
NCAA season tickets are available to faculty and staff for $35, which includes all regular-season games. Higher Education Opportunity (HEO) scholarship applications due November 1
University of Florida’s Higher Education Opportunity (HEO) provides children of full-time TEAMS employees with the opportunity of tuition assistance for an undergraduate education at the University of Florida.
Walking Gators program fall kickoff begins September 29
Healthy Gators 2010 encourages faculty, staff, and students of all fitness levels to de-stress during the weekday, meet new people, and get fresh air and exercise with the Walking Gators program.
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