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Consumer Information Disclosure for all University of Florida Students

In accordance with the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), postsecondary educational institutions awarding, and disbursing Title IV federal student aid funds are required to make the information below accessible and easy to obtain. Consumer Information is intended to help prospective students, current students, students’ parents, and employees make informed decisions regarding education or employment [...]

Filed under Administrative, Information Tech, Newsletter on October 5, 2021.

Networking and Learning Opportunity: Women in HPC and AI

If you’re interested in artificial intelligence (AI) or high performance computing (HPC), this is your chance to get some career advice! Join UF’s Women in HPC (WHPC) chapter for a virtual panel on Tuesday, Oct. 5, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. The panel features four distinguished faculty from various colleges and a senior Medical [...]

Filed under Administrative, Information Tech, Newsletter on October 5, 2021.

Bring Your Tech Idea to Life

Have a technology-related innovation to enhance UF’s academic environment? Get your idea funded with a Tech Fee grant! Services like UFApps, 3D printing, VR/AR tools, and free access to LinkedIn Learning started out as Tech Fee proposals. All students are encouraged to submit their ideas as a two-page concept paper. Concept papers for the 2022 [...]

Filed under Administrative, Information Tech, Newsletter on October 5, 2021.

10 Must Know IT Services

There’s a lot to learn during the first few weeks of the semester, from where classes are to managing e-Learning assignments. Technology enables living and learning at UF, and UFIT is here to support your academic journey. While you’ll discover more over the next few years, here are 10 IT services to discover now to help [...]

Filed under Administrative, Information Tech on August 30, 2021.

FreeTech Resources to Help You Recharge

Searching for ways to maximize your productivity and wellbeing? These tech services can help you relax and reflect after a long day of studying:
SilverCloud App: UF’s Counseling and Wellness Center offers a free version of the SilverCloud app that has self-guided programs and interactive tools for mindfulness meditation.

RecSports Virtual [...]

Filed under Administrative, Information Tech on March 29, 2021.

Around-the-Clock Campus Study Spots

Looking for a quiet space to study? UFIT manages multiple labs and learning spaces across campus. Each location has computers with over 100 software applications, black-and-white and color printers, and large format plotters for poster printing. Whether you need to finish a project by midnight or print an assignment at 8 a.m., one of our spaces will [...]

Filed under Administrative, Information Tech on March 23, 2021.

Ace Your Interviews with LinkedIn Learning

Graduation is right around the corner, Gators! That means it’s time to prepare for the job hunt. But don’t stress over your upcoming interview – start preparing with LinkedIn Learning!
LinkedIn Learning offers more than 15,000 courses, including career readiness trainings like “Optimize Your Resume for Applicant Tracking Systems,” “Video Interview Tips,” and “Mastering Common Interview [...]

Filed under Administrative, Information Tech on March 16, 2021.

Early voting on UF campus

University of Florida students, faculty, staff and other Alachua County registered voters will be able to participate in early voting for the 2021 City of Gainesville election at the Career Connections Center – J. Wayne Reitz Union.
Early voting is Friday, March 5, 2021 to Saturday, March 13, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Voter [...]

Filed under Administrative, Information Tech on March 8, 2021.

Beware of Zoom Phishing Scams

Gators, watch out for Zoom scams! There are several new email scams that lure Zoom users into giving up their password and personal information. If you receive an unexpected email from Zoom claiming that your account has been suspended or that you missed a meeting, it’s probably fake. Always follow these precautions:

Double-check the sender’s information. [...]

Filed under Administrative, Information Tech on March 8, 2021.

Early voting on UF campus

University of Florida students, faculty, staff and other Alachua County registered voters will be able to participate in early voting for the 2021 City of Gainesville election at the Career Connections Center – J. Wayne Reitz Union.
Early voting is Friday, March 5, 2021 to Saturday, March 13, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Voter [...]

Filed under Administrative, Information Tech on February 8, 2021.