Gator Times

The clock is ticking!  Thursday, January 29 is the last day you can choose an “opt-in” migration date to GatorCloud email.  By opting in now, you can pick a date convenient to you and avoid being assigned a migration date.  GatorCloud email comes with more email storage (50G), access to UF’s global address list, and [...]

Monday, Jan. 26 – Be proud of who you are and where you are going. You can impact the Gator Nation!
Tuesday, Jan. 27 – You are doing wonderful things! Keep it up and keep moving forward and setting goals. The Gator Nation believes in YOU!

Wednesday, Jan. 28 – Help a fellow Gator in distress! Listen [...]

The annual $500 Gareth Kerr Memorial Scholarship Award recognizes students that consistently support campus and community health programs and/or work diligently to promote a cause related to health and wellness.
Open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students in good standing with UF (GPA of 3.0 or above), award nominees must demonstrate a special commitment to a [...]

If you have not paid any portion of your spring fees or arranged for a fee deferment you will be withdrawn with fee liability next week. Fee payments were due January 16 at 3:30 p.m. University policy stipulates that a student may not continue attending class if they are withdrawn. Students are responsible for tuition [...]

Check out the Career Resource Center’s events this week. Visit www.crc.ufl.edu for more information.
Get ready for Career Showcase with these events!

Project Resume – Jan. 28 - Jan. 30. Resume reviews, no appointment needed
International Students Interviewing for Success on Tues., Jan. 27 from 4-5 p.m.
Rock the Fair: Navigating Career Fairs on Tues., Jan. 27 from 5:10-6 p.m.
Ace the [...]

The UF Alumni Association is looking for candidates for the Spring 2015 Outstanding Leader Awards. Applications should be submitted by undergraduate seniors who have applied for graduation this semester. They’re asking that you please pass this information along to graduating seniors, campus leaders, as well as UF faculty and staff in your college.
Each applicant should [...]

The University of Florida will be opening a food pantry on campus to serve students, faculty, and staff in need of food and toiletry items.  The student assistant position will be an instrumental role in the daily operations of the pantry.  Any questions about the position can be directed to Michele Peterson at MicheleP@dso.ufl.edu or [...]

Interested in becoming a videographer at RecSports? We are now seeking candidates for a paid position within our team of videographers, photographers, graphic designers, communicators and marketing assistants. Resume, cover letter and a demo reel or video work sample is necessary for consideration. UF students apply here: https://jobs.ufl.edu/postings/60807 Deadline January 30. Check out RecSports’ past videos [...]

The Black Student Leadership Conference is February 19-21. Dr. Marc Lamon Hill is the keynote speaker.
For more information, please go to their Website: http://ibc.multicultural.ufl.edu/2015_black_student_leadership_conference/
Or follow them on Social Media:

Twitter: UF_BSLC
Instagram: FL_BSLC
Facebook: Black Student Leadership Conference (https://www.facebook.com/BlackStudentLeadershipConference2013)

Registration for the Disc Golf tournament opens Jan. 31 at 9 a.m. The Disc Golf tournament will be played on the 18-hole disc golf course at Lake Wauburg’s South Shore on Feb. 21. The tournament will have two heats with 18 holes each. There are three divisions: Men’s Amateur, Women’s Amateur and Advanced. The top [...]

Registration for sand volleyball and team racquetball ends Jan. 29 at noon. Spring leagues for sand volleyball include men’s, women’s and co-rec, and leagues for racquetball include men’s, women’s, fraternity and sorority. For more information about rules, registration and game schedules, visit recsports.ufl.edu/intramural-sports/schedule/

Registration for the Strong Gator competition is now open! Strong Gator is a test of pure strength, speed, conditioning and muscular endurance through six different events. Males and females are invited and encouraged to participate in this test to find out who is the strongest Gator. Spectators are also welcome to join us for this [...]

Gator Sport Management Organization’s first general body meeting of spring 2015 will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be located in the Florida Gym, room TBD. For more information, you can visit ‘Gator Sport Management Organization’ on Facebook and follow on Twitter at @UFGSMO.

Yesplus Gators’ purpose is to support individual and campus community happiness, social connection, and resilience so that students can achieve personal and professional success as compassionate and service-minded leaders of tomorrow. They will be conducting their weekly workshop this Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Mathews Suite of Reitz Union. Through breathing techniques, meditation, and [...]

Interested in running for Student Government?  Want to learn more about the election process?  Come to the informational meeting on Tuesday, January 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Arredondo Café.  They will be going through all elections information pertinent to the upcoming spring 2015 election.

Stomp the Swamp for Autism is an annual fitness event benefiting UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. This year, the 7th annual Stomp the Swamp for Autism will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 10 a.m. at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The event will feature LIVE entertainment from KISS 105.3 and various [...]