Using a Planner, E-Calendar and more...a workshop!

Students, please try to attend this practical workshop on choosing and using planners.  A number of presenters will talk about the effective use of planners, sharing what works and what doesn’t. 

NASA DEVELOP Spring Opportunity

NASA DEVELOP is under the Capacity Building Program within NASA’s Applied Sciences Program. NASA DEVELOP conducts feasibility research projects which use NASA satellite data to answer current environmental questions for our partner organizations, while providing opportunities for professional and personal growth for our participants.

Our application for the upcoming Spring 2020 term of the program recently opened and will remain open until Friday, October 11th. The term will take place January 27 – April 3. I have attached a flyer with information about our program if you’d like to disseminate it to students and faculty.

Florida Vacancy Announcement - Agricultural Engineer (2 vacancies)

Two entry level Ag Engineering positions are now posted by the USDA. Be sure to apply soon as they are looking to fill these.

The following vacancy announcement has been posted on the USA Jobs website:

Agricultural Engineer, GS-890/810-5/7/9 (FPL-9), Marianna, FL (1 vacancy), and Lake City, FL (1 vacancy); Open: 10/1/19; Close: 10/7/19

The link to the vacancy announcement: NRCS-FL-19-10602572-JDB

Agroecology Graduate information session 10/3

The Agroecology program is hosting Two events for you to attend and hear about Graduate offerings within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences!

Thursday, October 3rd there’s an information session about Agroecology offerings, to include how to strengthen your UF application, find funding, bridge activities, and more!

A second event is Oct 21,  3-5pm, Career Connections Center in Reitz Union. Our College is hosting a recruitment fair, and exhibitors from numerous majors in CALS will be in attendance to meet you and hear about your goals!

Sustainability events on campus

Learn about all of the events coming up sponsored by the Office of Sustainability. Visit our website for more info.

Sustainable Transportation Fair  October 9 | 10am-2pm | NE Corner of the Reitz Union Lawn (behind Marston and the Hub) 
Stop by on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 10am-2pm to learn more about the sustainable transportation options on campus and in the community through interactive booths, electric vehicle displays, free e-bike demos and more activities.
 
UF Bike to Campus Day October 16 | 7:30-11:00 am | Plaza of the Americas

Join Sustainable UF and UF TAPS for Bike to Campus Day on Wednesday, October 16, 7:30-11:00 AM. We’ll be set up on the Plaza of the Americas to welcome bike commuters with a free breakfast and information about bike programming on campus. Look for the tent with the bike racks next to it for a convenient place to stop and refuel for the day!

Earn a chance to win a Garden Gate Nursery Gift Card through the Fill It Forward program

Scan your reusable bottle or thermos during the month of October for the chance to win a $30 Gift Card for Garden Gate Nursery. Need a #FillItForward sticker? Learn more about the program here.

5th UF Climate Communications Summit

The 5th Annual UF Climate Communications Summit: Effectively Communicating Complexity will be on Oct. 29 in the Reitz Union Rion Ballroom, 1-5:30pm. Open to students, faculty, staff and community members.

To attend this free event, please REGISTER HERE.

Global Culture Photo Competition 2019, Deadline 10/18/19

The University of Florida International Center (UFIC) invites students, faculty, staff and alumni to enter its annual international photography contest. All photographs must portray the theme "Global Culture". Each entrant may submit up to two digital photos in only one chosen category.

For details and to submit CLICK HERE

Theme: All photographs must portray the theme "Global Culture". Inspiration may come from  landscapes and cityscapes that impressed you, daily life scenes with unique perspectives, exciting cultural activities, a showcase of your major/discipline abroad, newsworthy matters you observed firsthand, moments that changed your worldview or your experiences leaving a positive mark in service, teaching or learning. Showing your Global Gator spirit is always a plus, so remember to wear the UF logo, orange and blue or the gator emblem!

Deadlines: All entries must be received electronically no later than October 18, 2019 at 12 midnight. Winners will be notified by November 1^st, 2019.

Awards: Judges will award a 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place in each of three categories. 1^st prize winners will each receive $100, 2^nd prize winners will receive $50, 3^rd prize winners will receive $25. Total prizes to be awarded: $525. UFIC reserves the right to modify the contest awards in accordance to UF policies and regulations. Please allow 6-8 weeks for payments to be processed.

Categories:

1)   Study Abroad & Service Learning Students

2)   International Students, Scholars & Employees (F-1, J-1, H-1B, TN, E-3, O-1)

3)   Faculty, Staff & Alumni

ASSP Safety Presentation

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Gator Chapter Guest Lecture will be held at 4pm on Wednesday 10/2/2019 in Rinker 140.  All AOM-BE students are invited to attend.