Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Grad School Funding Award Deadlines


Financial aid for graduate students is available from a number of sources at the University of Florida.
Here are upcoming deadlines for awards:




Thursday, January 18, 2018

UF Social Justice Summit: For the Gator Good, 1/26-27/18

The UF Social Justice Summit: For the Gator Good -Allyship: Identify, Interact, & Impact

Join us for the second biennial Social Justice Summit to cultivate interdisciplinary and cross-cultural interactions in order to create a society that is equitable and inclusive where all members can be physically and psychologically safe. Let’s make a difference together For the Gator Good.

The 2018 SJS will be held on January 26 & 27, 2018 at the J. Wayne Reitz Union on the campus of the University of Florida. This year’s theme: Allyship: Identity, Interact, & Impact will explore questions related to Allyship in the work of Social Justice.

Keynote Speakers will include Dr. Zulema Valdez and Mr. Tim Wise.

Dr. Valdez is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Merced. Her work focuses on U.S. race relations, social, and economic inequality, and group disparities in health and wellness.

Tim Wise is an anti-racism activist and writer. His work focuses on bringing awareness about internalized elements of racist thinking in the U.S., arguing that, as a society, we can challenge this racist thinking and be taught to believe in equality.

For more information or to register for the Summit, visit our website https://education.ufl.edu/socialjusticesummit/

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Career Showcase - January 30-31

January 30 & 31, 2018
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center

Wherever your interests lie, there’s a variety of employers from diverse industries who have come to the University of Florida to network with students just like you. Use this page as a one stop to find out about Showcase, how to prepare for it, and events and resources that will get you ‘Showcase Ready’.

Day One / Non - Technical Day
Tuesday, January 30
Calling all Gators hoping to enter fields like accounting, health care, communications, education, sales, and retail. Log in to Gator CareerLink to see what employers are attending and the areas they’re looking to hire for.

Day Two / Technical Day
Wednesday, January 31
Perfect for Gators in computer science, engineering, information systems, research, and other technical fields! Log in to Gator CareerLink to see what employers are attending and the areas they’re looking to hire for.

College Suit-Up Event

Jan. 21 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | UF Miller Retail Center at 100 Stuzin Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611

In preparation for Career Showcase and CALS Career Expo, take advantage of UF's partnership with JCPenney in an exclusive sale on business apparel, accessories, and shoes. Students can take an additional 40% off of merchandise. Visit the Facebook event for details.

Monday, January 8, 2018

UF Water Institute's 6th Biennial Symposium

Feb. 6-7 | J. Wayne Reitz Union

The Symposium brings together individuals from a broad range of disciplines and organizations to explore water issues from multiple perspectives. The 2018 Symposium will focus on current water use, conservation, restoration, and adaptation efforts and challenges while envisioning new ways of sustaining our water systems.

If students register by Jan. 10, the registration fee is only $75. Registration includes conference attendance, lunch, and refreshment breaks, and poster reception. To see the schedule, learn more, and register, visit here.

CALS Student Awards Application Open

Applications for college student awards are now open! Awards are available for CALS seniors, juniors, and graduate students. Winners and finalists are honored at the annual CALS banquet in April.

Applications are due Feb. 7 and can be found here. Give your references enough time to complete the required letters of reference as those letters are due Feb. 7 as well - no exceptions.

CALS 2018-2019 Scholarship Application Open

Scholarship applications for the 2018-2019 academic year are now open! Visit our website to fill out this quick application. If you currently have a scholarship, you must fill out an application in order to qualify for your renewal. Applications are due April 1 for graduate students.