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| May 2010 | |
Superior Accomplishment Awards’ ceremony honors top UF staff and faculty
More than 350 employees gathered at the J. Wayne Reitz Union’s Grand Ballroom on April 21 for the 2010 Superior Accomplishment Awards ceremony. The annual program recognizes staff and faculty members who contribute outstanding and meritorious service, efficiency and/or economy to the quality of life for students and employees.
Longevity Luncheon honors 35 years of service to UF
On Monday, March 29, UF President J. Bernard Machen and Vice President for Human Resource Services Paula Fussell hosted a lunch to honor employees with 35 years of service to the University of Florida.
People First changes coming soon
Coming July 2010, People First will have a brand new “look and feel” designed to make your benefit enrollment activities easier.
Use your 2010 personal days by July 8
If you have unused USPS personal holidays or TEAMS/faculty personal leave days, now is the time to use them. Any unused USPS personal holidays and TEAMS/faculty personal leave days not used by the end of the fiscal year will expire.
Refresher course for online “Preventing Sexual Harassment” training is now available!
To help ensure the university is free from sexual harassment and is a safe place in which to work and learn, Human Resource Services has now added refresher training to our online “Preventing Sexual Harassment” curriculum.
Employees must report 2009-10 compensatory leave use by May 13
All non-exempt TEAMS and USPS employees as well as exempt USPS employees may use overtime and/or special compensatory leave through the end of the fiscal year—June 30—but the leave must be entered into the Weekly Elapsed Screen in the myUFL system no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 13.
Get summer travel discounts and more through
Gator Perks
To assist employees in finding balance between work and time for family, friends, and self, the University of Florida created the Gator Perks program.
UF offers free smoking cessation program to faculty, staff, and spouses
In anticipation of campus going smoke-free July 1, the University’s Employee Assistance Program, in partnership with the Area Health Education Centers, is continuing to offer a FREE smoking cessation program to UF employees.
The UF Alumni Association, Gainesville Young Alumni,
and The United Way partner for the Weekend Hunger Backpack Program
The UF Alumni Association is participating in a food collection program for International Gator Day 2010—a day when Gators come together to volunteer.
Publications now available to FRS plan members
The Florida Retirement System's (FRS) personal forecast statement and SBA executive director’s letter are now available.
UF VP Paula Fussell honored as 2010 Woman of Distinction during Women’s History Month
University of Florida Vice President for Human Resources (HRS) Paula Varnes Fussell and seven UF graduate students received awards during the 13th annual Women’s History Month Celebration at the UF President’s home on March 25.
Business Communication Week is July 18—23
Effective communication is essential to success in the workplace. Take advantage of workshops being offered by Training and Organizational Development during its Business Communication Week to improve your skills.
Will you be exiting DROP soon?
If you are a DROP participant nearing the end of your DROP period, you will receive a packet of information from University Retirement approximately 90 days prior to your projected separation date.
EEP information sessions available this summer
Learn more about the Employee Education Program (EEP) by attending an information session this summer either on May 28 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. or June 22 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in room 120 of the HRS Building.
Student Health Care Center offers services to UF employees
UF’s Student Health Care Center (SHCC) has a range of services available to employees.
Retirement and financial planning workshops
Sign up now for two popular retirement workshops being offered this summer.
Financial planning assistance available to employees
Investment company representatives are available to meet with you on a regular basis. Please call for an appointment.
Free body composition testing offered to children through UF’s Sports Performance Center (UFSPC)
The UFSPC has partnered with Alachua County by offering access to free body composition testing Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., through May 28.
Summer Sustainability discussion forum offered
The Office of Sustainability will host a summer reading group to run from early June through mid-July.
Enroll your children in summer camp on campus!
CCLC at Gainesville Child Enrichment Center is now enrolling for its exciting summer camp programs!
UF Eye Specialties Clinic offers a time-limited employee discount on iLASIK vision correction
To learn more about iLASIK and meet the surgeon, attend a free seminar on May 12 at the Eye Specialties Clinic at Hampton Oaks (UF Ophthalmology).
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The InfoGator is a monthly e-publication produced by the University of Florida’s Office of Human Resource Services. It is distributed electronically to UF faculty and staff and is available online. Please direct questions or comments to its editor, Angela Gould; Human Resource Services; P.O. Box 115006; (352) 392-4626; TDD 800-955-8771. The InfoGator is available in an alternative format upon request.
