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Learn more about the myUF Market: an overview session

Purchasing Services, in conjunction with UF Training and Organizational Development, has introduced overview sessions on the University of Florida’s new myUF Market requisitioning system. Scheduled to “go live” later this spring, myUF Market will provide a user-friendly online marketplace designed to streamline the way departments purchase their goods and services.

Employee Education Program now accepting applications for summer semesters

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. In the summer, a combined total of six credits taken during semesters A, B, and C may be covered by the EEP.


Important reminder for UF supervisors: It's time to complete staff performance appraisals

It is time to issue annual performance appraisals for USPS and TEAMS employees. The evaluation period for all USPS and TEAMS employees is from March 1, 2008, through February 28, 2009, with appraisals completed by March 31, 2009.


2008 flexible spending account claim forms due by April 15

Employees enrolled in a medical or dependent care reimbursement account for the 2008 plan year must submit claims by April 15, 2009. New this year, a grace period now allows extra time to spend money set aside in your 2008 flexible spending account (FSA).

Nominations are being accepted for the UF Office of Sustainability Sustainable Solutions Awards Program

If you know of an individual, department, or organization that deserves recognition for being green and promoting sustainability on campus, put its name in the hat before April 1.

Retirement and financial planning series provides free workshops relevant to the current financial climate

The UF Retirement and Financial Planning Series offers a variety of workshops designed to offer insight and information that is especially relevant in the current financial climate. Seats are still available for Retirewise classes that focus on helping you achieve the retirement you want based on current and future retirement trends.

Faculty and staff dining memberships available through Gator Dining

Gator Dining offers UF faculty and staff dining memberships that provide 30 meals with a choice of three dining locations: the Fresh Food Company in Broward Dining Hall, the Gator Corner Dining Center, and Home Zone in the Reitz Union.


 



View the Florida Retirement System annual report online
The 2007-2008 annual report of the Florida Retirement System is now available on the annual reports page of the HRS website.

Participate in UF's Institute of Intercultural Communication online survey
As UF continues to build its international reputation in today’s global and multicultural environment, communications issues have surged. Communicating effectively within the extensive cultural mix represented on campus can challenge faculty, staff, and students.

UF Faculty and Staff Day: Free admission to the Gators vs. Alabama baseball game
Present your Gator1 ID card at the gate to receive free general admission for the Gator baseball game vs. Alabama on Saturday, March 28, at 4 p.m. at McKethan Stadium.

Consultants available to help employees with financial planning
Investment company representatives are available to meet with you on a regular basis. Please call for an appointment.

New services available on the Florida Retirement System website
The Florida Retirement System has added new features and enhanced security for its online services.

Free diabetes screenings for the UF community

The UF Diabetes Center of Excellence and other campus organizations will host “Diabetes Alert!” on Tuesday, March 24, on the J. Wayne Reitz Union Colonnade from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Faculty, staff, and students will receive free screenings to find out their important health numbers.

UF Staff Assistant Night with Gator baseball
Gator baseball invites all UF staff assistants to a special game on Tuesday, April 7, at 6:30 p.m. for Florida vs. Bethune-Cookman.

Win a free iPod! Complete the online Gator Dining survey and register to win
Would you like to receive a free iPod for your thoughts? Please take a few minutes to complete a short survey about Gator Dining.

 

 

 

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