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Stay up-to-date with news and events within Business Affairs
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From Custodian to UFPD Officer
From Custodian to UFPD Officer Growing up, Dwayne Williams always dreamed of becoming a law […]
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Florida Fresh Dining Launches New Meal Deals
Florida Fresh Dining launches new meal deals at beaty and hub markets Through a collaborative […]
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Veteran Officer Tapped to Lead UF Police Department
Veteran officer tapped to lead uf police department After a months-long nationwide search, the University […]
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GatorSafe App Named Outstanding Crime Prevention Program of the Year
GatorSafe app named outstanding crime prevention program of the year Every year, law enforcement agencies […]
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Business Affairs Departments Unite to Weather Turbulent Hurricane Season
Business Affairs Departments Unite to weather turbulent hurricane season Every year, hurricane season brings new […]
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Updates to the Office of the Senior Vice President and CFO
Updates to the Office of the Senior Vice President and CFO Jantz, Renton, and Lintner […]
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Closure of Buckman Drive
Closure of Buckman Drive The University of Florida will close a portion of Buckman Drive […]
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UF Assistant Vice President of Public Safety Named 2024 Campus Safety Director of the Year
UF Assistant Vice President of Public Safety Named 2024 Campus Safety Director of the Year […]
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Upcoming Campus Road Closures
Upcoming Campus Road Closures Dear UF community, On May 6, the University of Florida will […]
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Business Affairs Welcomes New Senior Director of TAPS
Business Affairs Welcomes New Senior Director of TAPS William MacDonald has been named as the […]
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Congratulations to the 2024 Business Affairs Superior Accomplishment Award Winners
Congratulations to the 2024 Business Affairs Superior Accomplishment Award Winners The Superior Accomplishment Awards recognize […]
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2023 UF Mentor Protégé Program Graduation
2023 UF Mentor Protégé Program Graduation Earlier this month, the UF Department of Small Business and […]
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UFPD Awarded Crime Prevention Unit of the Year
UFPD Awarded Crime Prevention Unit of the Year This October, the University of Florida Police […]
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Closure of Center Drive
Closure of Center Drive Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, The University of Florida will close […]
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Campus safety resources and improvements
Campus safety resources and improvements
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Business Affairs Departments Come Together as One for Saturdays in the Swamp
Business Affairs Departments Come Together as One for Saturdays in the Swamp The University of […]
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Lake Alice Watershed Management Plan Upcoming Workshops
Lake Alice Watershed Management Plan Upcoming Workshops The University of Florida is hosting a series […]
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Facilities FaSTPath Training Program Ceremony
Facilities FaSTPath Training Program Ceremony On August 15th, 29 Facilities Services staff members received a […]
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CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF TREE CAMPUS RECOGNITION AT UF
Celebrate 10 Years of Tree Campus Recognition at UF On a sunny day in Gainesville, […]
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UFPD Presented with First Place Traffic Safety Award
UFPD Presented with First Place Traffic Safety Award The University of Florida Police Department recently […]
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Business Affairs Departments Collaborate on Conservation Area Land Management (C.A.L.M.) Plan
Business Affairs Departments Collaborate on Conservation Area Land Management (C.A.L.M.) Plan Birds sing alongside the […]
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SBSD Introduces Landscape Services Program for Emerging Small Businesses
SBSD Introduces Landscape Services Program for Emerging Small Businesses The University of Florida’s Department of […]
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Next Phase of Safety Enforcement set to begin July 10
Next Phase of Safety Enforcement set to begin July 10 Dear UF community, In […]
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UF Public Safety Building Grand Opening
UF Public Safety Building Grand Opening June 21, 2023. Gainesville, FL – Members of the […]
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Inner Road to close for construction
Inner Road to close for construction The University of Florida will close Inner Road to […]
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Reminder to not block bike lanes, sidewalks, and other restricted areas
Reminder to not block bike lanes, sidewalks, and other restricted areas A routine safety review […]
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Congratulations to the 2023 Business Affairs Superior Accomplishment Award Winners
Congratulations to the 2023 Business Affairs Superior Accomplishment Award Winners The following individuals are recipients […]
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P.K. Yonge Green Building Certification
P.K. Yonge Green Building Certification This past December, members of Planning Design & Construction (PD&C), […]
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UF Mentor Protégé Program Graduation
UF Mentor Protégé Program Graduation It was a celebration of lifelong connections and an accomplished […]
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Do you study or work alone often? Then this new safety feature is for you
Do you study or work alone often? Then this new safety feature is for you […]
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Vehicle-restricted zone – Frequently Asked Questions
Vehicle-restricted zone – Frequently Asked Questions The University of Florida has reinstated a vehicle-restricted zone […]
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University Avenue Roadway Improvements to Address Pedestrian Safety
University Avenue Roadway Improvements to Address Pedestrian Safety The University of Florida, along with […]
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Pepsi Stronger Together and Winn-Dixie Donating $25K to UF’s Campus Food Pantry to Feed Students Through the Holidays and Beyond
Pepsi Stronger Together and Winn-Dixie Donating $25K to UF’s Campus Food Pantry to Feed Students […]
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Regulation & Policy reminder: Animals prohibited in UF buildings
Regulation & Policy reminder: Animals prohibited in UF buildings There’s no denying that some of […]
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Chomp Chat with Cydney McGlothlin
Chomp Chat with Cydney McGlothlin Cydney McGlothlin is always looking for ways to express her […]
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Newell Gateway Ribbon Cutting
Newell Gateway Ribbon Cutting October 19, 2022. Gainesville, FL – On a beautiful brisk fall […]
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Florida Fresh Dining introduces New Food Concepts, New Technology and Mobile Ordering at UF
Florida Fresh Dining introduces New Food Concepts, New Technology and Mobile Ordering at UF Big […]
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UF Transitions to Virtual Parking Permits
UF Transitions to Virtual Parking Permits The University of Florida will transition to virtual parking […]
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Unmasking the Gators: Iceland, Kayaks, and Adventures
Unmasking the Gators: Iceland, Kayaks, and Adventures Mairead Baker, Jordan Benton, Cami Sincer and Jeff […]
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Impact Small Business Supplier Diversity has on Gainesville
Impact Small Business Supplier Diversity has on Gainesville The Office of Small Business and Supplier […]
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Chomp Chat with Captain Sasser: UFPD’s Wonder Woman
Chomp Chat with Captain Sasser: UFPD’s Wonder Woman Captain Sasser of the University of Florida […]
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UF SELECTS CHARTWELLS HIGHER EDUCATION AS ITS PARTNER FOR CAMPUS DINING
UF SELECTS CHARTWELLS HIGHER EDUCATION AS ITS PARTNER FOR CAMPUS DINING Charlotte, N.C., May 2, […]
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The Impacts of Canteen’s Donations to Hitchcock Field and Fork Pantry
The Impacts of Canteen’s Donations to Hitchcock Field and Fork Pantry Food Pantries like Hitchcock’s […]
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The Beacon of the University of Florida’s Safety has a National Talent Search
The Beacon of the University of Florida’s Safety has a National Talent Search Public Safety […]
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Small Business, Big Impact: What is SBSD?
Small Business, Big Impact: What is SBSD? “UF benefits when we tap into the energy, […]
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Ballpark Way Ribbon Cutting
Ballpark Way Ribbon Cutting March 16, 2022. Gainesville, FL – Tents, tables, chairs and a […]
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Celebrating Significant Transportation Improvements
Celebrating Significant Transportation Improvements The SW Campus Transportation Improvements project consists of several components including […]
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UF Gets Silver Rank in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System
UF Gets Silver Rank in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System UF regularly engages […]
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Love is in the Air or on the Golf Course for Brent Ransom
Love is in the Air or on the Golf Course for Brent Ransom Brent Ransom, […]
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SBSD Launches New Program for Emerging Small Businesses
SBSD Launches New Program for Emerging Small Businesses The University of Florida’s Office of Small […]
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2021 Elite Gator Award Winners
2021 Elite Gator Award Winners
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Physical Security and Information Technology Collaborate to Create Safer Storage of Campus Security Footage
Physical Security and Information Technology Collaborate to Create Safer Storage of Campus Security Footage With […]
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Employee Spotlight: Jamie Serrato of Physical Security
Employee Spotlight: Jamie Serrato of Physical Security Over the last fourteen years, Jamie Serrato has […]
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The Women Divers Hall of Fame to Welcome Cheryl Thacker of EH&S
The Women Divers Hall of Fame to Welcome Cheryl Thacker of EH&S Locating sunken ships […]
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Employee Feature: Jordan Benton of Facility Services
Since Jordan Benton began her career at UF, she has advanced through Facilities Services and solidified a presence […]
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Mentor Protégé Program Applications Now Open
The UF Mentor-Protégé Program educates small businesses during all phases of development, helps them […]
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What do Red-Tailed Hawks Have in Common with Physical Security?
Physical Security Director Joe Souza is not the only one who spends a lot of time surveying […]
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Regional Transit System (RTS) collaborates with UF to launch a new transit app for real-time bus tracking
The new transit app, GNVRideRTS, replaces RTS’ old TransLoc bus tracker app for campus and […]
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Powering Progress at the University of Florida: Central Energy Plant Project
Each day at the University of Florida, students receive a one-of-a-kind education that will help […]
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Tools to Help Small & Diverse Businesses Work with UF!
September 17, 2021 – University of Florida Small Business & Supplier Diversity (SBSD) launched digital […]
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Spotlight: Ron Fuller from TAPS
“Ron has come to be perceived as the wise ol’ grandfather of the department,” states […]
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Business Affairs Associate VP Retires
Retirement is often referred to as a turning point in one’s life. It marks a new chapter […]
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Wertheim Laboratory for Engineering Excellence Wins CMAA Florida Chapter I Project of The Year Awards
Engineers utilize science, mathematics, and technology to solve problems. They are transformers of the global […]
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UF Welcomes New Director of Environmental Health and Safety
Dr. Shailendra Singh will begin working as the Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) […]
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National Intern Day
Across the 11 divisions within Business Affairs are interns that have been taking their education […]
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UF’s Release of Food Services ITN
The University of Florida, through its office of Business Services, operating under the Division of […]
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“Chomp & Go!” Wins Food Management Magazine’s 2021 “Best Concept Awards”
The University of Florida’s “Chomp & Go!” has recently won Food Management Magazine’s 2021 “Best […]
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Business Affairs’ Dedicated Response to Tropical Storm Elsa
The University of Florida was ready for Tropical Storm Elsa before it made landfall in Florida.
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The UFPD Receives the Florida Telecommunications Accreditation
The University of Florida Police Department became the first university communications center in the state […]
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25 Years at UF: Major Barber Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Major Brad Barber Major Brad Barber always knew he wanted to help people. […]
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Preparing for Hurricane Season: What You Need to Know
Hurricanes and tropical storms are an inevitable part of living in Florida. Each year, hurricane […]
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UF Hits a Homerun with New Florida Ballpark!
Baseball has long been called “America’s favorite pastime.” Now, gator fans can enjoy a game at the newly renovated Florida Ballpark!
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UF to Begin Two Major Projects to Enhance Campus Gateways and Pedestrian Safety
View Article as PDF In August 2021, UF will begin two picturesque gateway projects […]
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Collaboration Among Units Made 2021 Graduation Possible
Graduation is an important milestone in students’ lives. It is a commemoration of the skills […]
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Driving Towards Sustainability: Business Affairs Transitions to Electric Vehicles
In the photo (left to right): Major Brad Barber, Sergeant Chad Holway, Vice President Curtis […]
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UF Physical Security Moves Back to Their Renovated Home
UF’s Physical Security Department has finally moved into a newly renovated building they can call home.
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Congratulations to Our 2021 Superior Accomplishment Award Winners
David Benton David is a custodial worker at the Health Science Center, and mainly […]
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Sam Zaldivar Recognized Across Campus
Difficult times single out individuals who are willing to go above and beyond to help […]
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New UF Public Safety Complex Will Honor Historic Building Legacy
The historic and original WRUF Radio Station will be demolished and repurposed by the University […]
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UF Named a Gold Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists
The League of American Bicyclists, the premier grassroots advocacy organization encouraging better bicycling and protecting […]
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Turning Honey Platinum with LEED Certification
“Saving the bees” and “sustainability” are a couple of terms that have gained quite a […]
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Tara Hollow, Appointed New Operations Manager for Events and Permitting
Tara Hollow is the Operations Manager of Events and Permitting for University of Florida owned […]
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Dwan Courtney appointed as Director of the Office of Small Business and Supplier Diversity
FROM: Eddie Daniels, Assistant Vice President for Business Affairs I am pleased to announce that […]
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UF Implements License Plate Recognition Technology
“The safety and security of our students, faculty and staff are the utmost priority […]
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UF gets top marks for wheelchair accessibility on campus
“It’s always nice to be recognized, but that’s not why we do it,” McGlothlin […]
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Multiple Departments Come together to Increase Safety on Campus with Blue Light Phones
Fall 2019, students made the University community aware of their interest in blue light phones […]
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UF Creates COVID-19 Testing Site
Over several weeks in May, UF departments united and contributed their time, knowledge, and resources […]
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Statement from VP Curtis Reynolds
From Curtis A. Reynolds, Vice President of Business Affairs Concerning the recent national (worldwide) attention […]
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19TH ANNUAL UF ASK ME CAMPAIGN
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida divisions of Business Affairs, Student Affairs, and Human […]
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Save Money on Vending Purchases with a Gator 1 Card
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—University of Florida students, faculty and staff members can save $0.50 cents on all […]
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Now accepting nominations for the 2019 Champions for Change Awards!
Do you know someone who has made an impact in the areas of sustainability or […]
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UF’s Kathey Porter Wins Supplier Diversity Advocate of the Year Award from the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council
Our own director, Kathey Porter, was recently named Supplier Diversity Advocate of the Year by […]
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Gator Emergency Medical Unit (GEMRU) Bleeding Control Kit Program
Deployment of Bleeding Control Kits With an eye toward the continuing safety of the University […]
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Gators make gains on waste!
UF achieved a milestone in September when it diverted more than 50 tons of food […]
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UF Passport Facility Earns Perfect Score
The UF Mail & Document Services department and its Passport Acceptance Agents earned a perfect […]
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O’Connell Center Director Earns Woman Of Influence Honor
Lynda Reinhart, director of the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, was recently selected by VenuesNow Magazine as a 2018 […]
