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| October 2010 | |
Annual benefits Open Enrollment
ends
October 22
Benefits-eligible UF employees have until 6 p.m. on October 22 to make changes to their state- and UF-sponsored benefits plans if they so wish. People First (PF) will mail confirmation statements during the week of October 25-29 to those who made changes during the Open Enrollment period.
Sick Leave Pool open enrollment runs
throughout October
Qualifying University of Florida employees may sign up for the Sick Leave Pool during its Open Enrollment period from October 1 to 31. All applications must be received by the Sick Leave Pool administrator by 5 p.m. on October 31.
Deadline for Higher Education Opportunity (HEO) scholarship applications is November 1
The 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.
UF Academy participants selected
Training and Organizational Development is pleased to announce the selection of the 2010-2011 UF Academy class! Entering its ninth year, the UF Academy is a 10-month program designed to help emerging leaders gain a broad, informed perspective about the university as they develop their own leadership skills.
December leave cash-out period is November 12-25
TEAMS employees are eligible to cash out up to 16 hours of vacation leave—regardless of FTE—during the pay period of November 12-25, provided 40 hours of vacation leave remain on balance after the end of that pay period. If eligible, you will receive the cash-out payment in your December 3 paycheck.
RecSports membership offers expanded hours,
massage therapy
The Department of Recreational Sports is now offering University of Florida faculty and staff the opportunity to sign up for a RecSports Membership through payroll deduction.
UFPD officers honored for outstanding service
On Thursday, September 9, the University of Florida Police Department (UFPD) held its annual awards banquet. During the ceremony, three individuals from the community were recognized for their outstanding service to the police department and efforts that go above and beyond normal duties.
Superior Accomplishment Award nominations due
October 29
The University of Florida’s 2011 Superior Accomplishment Awards nomination period runs from September 10 through October 29, 2010.
Homecoming holiday slated for October 15
In recognition of Homecoming, the University of Florida will be closed on Friday, October 15, 2010.
Give back to our community through the UF Campaign for Charities
The Gator Nation has a long history of caring and compassion. The UF Campaign for Charities (UFCC), formerly the UF Community Campaign raises funds for charitable organizations in our North Central Florida region.
Are you participating in the One Less Car Challenge?
UF is challenging students, faculty and staff to give up their cars and use alternative transportation throughout the fall semester and especially today, One Less Car Day, with the hope that it becomes a habit.
Flu shots available at Student Health Care Center
The 2010-2011 UF Student Health Care Center flu campaign is now in full swing.
Free smoking cessation program continues to be offered
A new free employee smoking cessation program begins this month!
Don’t throw away your ice packs!
Ice packs may now be recycled in the Fisher Scientific storeroom, located at RM DG16, 1600 SW Archer Road, on the ground floor of Shands.
Speaker to address environmental emergencies
On Friday, November 5, UF’s Office of Sustainability will welcome Oregon State University Distinguished Professor of Philosophy Kathleen Dean Moore to facilitate a townhall-style meeting to encourage public discussion about the environmental emergencies we face.
Gator Dining survey seeks
campus input
Gator Dining is conducting a survey to better understand campus members’ lifestyles and preferences in an effort to help improve faculty and staff’s overall campus dining experience.
Child Enrichment Center offers winter camp, new pricing
The Child Enrichment Center has openings for enrollment in all age groups—infants through school-age.
Financial planning assistance available
Investment company representatives are available to meet with you on a regular basis. Please call for an appointment.
UF Plastic Surgery offers UF employee discount
UF Plastic Surgery and the Fresh Faces skin care program are offering discounts now through December 30 to UF and Shands employees.
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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, Angie Brown; Human Resource Services; P.O. Box 115006; (352) 392-4626; TDD 800-955-8771. The InfoGator is available in an alternative format upon request.
