August 2008

Moe’s Southwest Grill and Chili’s Too Now Open at the Racquet Club Dining Center

Gator Dining Services is proud to welcome Moe’s Southwest Grill and Chili’s Too to the Racquet Club Dining Center. Hours are Sunday-Wednesday 10:30am – 10:00pm and 10:30am – 12:00am Thursday -Saturday. Accepting Flex Bucks, Declining Balance, Credit Cards and Cash. The Racquet Club Dining Center is located on Fletcher Dr., next to Student Health Care [...]

Filed under Administrative on August 19, 2008.

One Day Discount for UF Bookstore

Student Government and the UF Bookstore have partnered together to bring students a Textbook Sales-Relief Day. We recognize that this year, the state legislature has decided to not hold the tax-relief holiday for Florida residents. In response to this change, Student Government wanted to work towards bringing a discount to students as the Fall Semester [...]

Filed under Student Organizations on August 15, 2008.

Gator Plunge

Come experience your community first-hand by participating in UF’s Gator Plunge. Gator Plunge is a half-day community service project where hundreds of student volunteers team up for a day of service to work on projects throughout campus and the community. Gator Plunge offers a wide range of service opportunities for students to get involved, including [...]

Filed under Service on August 15, 2008.

IHLC P2P Mentoring Program

The Peer to Peer Mentor Program through the Institute of Hispanic and Latino Cultures aims to provide a smoother transition for new students at U.F. P2P is designed to connect students with campus resources, a peer support network, and opportunities for involvement on campus. Students will be matched with a mentor at the beginning of [...]

Filed under Student Organizations on August 15, 2008.

Fall Weeks of Welcome

Join thousands of new and returning students during UF’s Weeks of Welcome (WOW!) program! The Dean of Students Office, along with several departments and organizations, offer a variety of social and educational events in the beginning of the semester to welcome new and continuing students to UF. Events include BBQs, service opportunities, organization fairs, student [...]

Filed under Events on August 15, 2008.

Communications Committee Positions Available with CLS

The Center for Leadership and Service seeks an Events Planner, Public Relations Coordinator, and Visual Arts Coordinator. Ambititious students are invited to apply for the Communications Committee that helps coordinate 9 Volunteer and Leadership Development Organizations with 100+ volunteers. Please e-mail AmberVal@ufl.edu for an application and/or questions. Deadline August 28th.  For more information about CLS, [...]

Filed under Leadership on August 15, 2008.

Part-Time Job Fair

Need help finding a part-time job? Come to the Part-Time Job Fair held by the Career Resource Center and Student Financial Affairs August 28, 10 a.m-2 p.m. on the J. Wayne Reitz Union North Lawn. This event is free for all UF students and alumni.UF departments and local employers recruit at the fair. Students are [...]

Filed under Internships & Career on August 15, 2008.

Early Voting for the August 26, 2008 Primary election

Early Voting for the August 26th Primary Election will start Monday, August 11, 2008 and end August 23, 2008. Early voting hours are weekdays Monday – Friday (9 AM to 5 PM), and Saturday August 23rd – (9 AM to 5 PM). 
Early Voting Sites:  County Administration Building Location, 12 SE 1st Street; Gainesville Millhopper Branch Library, [...]

Filed under Administrative on August 15, 2008.

Common Reading Program Essay Submission

The Common Reading Essay Contest is intended to celebrate the scholarship of University of Florida students and their engagement in important social issues. Two first-year student essays will be chosen, one in the humanities and one in the sciences. A wide variety of essays will be considered, from scientific research to philosophical or even personal [...]

Filed under Academic & Research on August 15, 2008.

UF Office for Student Financial Affairs (SFA) Fall Info

From August 18th to September 5th, SFA’s beginning-of-term office hours will be 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. M-F. Switchboard hours will be 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The office will be closed Monday September 1 for Labor Day. Students should go to ISIS(www.isis.ufl.edu) under “Financial Aid” to check their Fall “Aid Status” and be sure [...]

Filed under Financial on August 15, 2008.