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Biodiversity Internship Opportunity: Join the UF Office of Sustainability’s Internship Team

A UF student participating in a green and clean on campus in a conservation area.

Are you passionate about conservation and ready to be a change agent on campus? Look no further than the Biodiversity Internship with the UF Office of Sustainability! We’re thrilled to offer a paid internship starting in Fall 2023 that provides hands-on experience and a chance to engage the campus community in our conservation areas.

Celebrate 10 Years of Tree Campus Recognition at UF

Large tree on the UF campus in Gainesville, Florida.

Join us in celebrating everyone who plays a part in receiving and maintaining the Tree Campus designation from the Arbor Day Foundation year after year.

The Sustainable UF Intern Experience

UF student interns holding buttons.

The Sustainable UF interns contribute to day-to-day tasks and projects for the Office of Sustainability. From social media posts to new ideas to research projects, they all help make UF a more sustainable place!

Congratulations to the 2023 Champions for Change!

Florida Home Energy Efficiency and Equity Coalition, 2023 Champions for Change Awards Recipients

Seven outstanding individuals/groups were recognized this year for their contributions to sustainability and/or health and well-being at UF. Keep reading to earn more about each recipient!

Reflect & Reshape Your Sustainability Goals

White UF hat with Sustainable UF button

Let’s spend some time reflecting on the past year by reviewing your sustainable commitments. Next, we will help you make adjustments and choose your new sustainability goals.

Green Gator of the Month: Harold Knowles

UF faculty for Sustainability and the Built Environment, Harold Knowles

Dr. Harold “Hal” Knowles has been dedicated to sharing his passion for sustainability at UF for over two decades! He shares his favorite contributions with us and explains the importance of mentorship.

Green Gator of the Month: Shayna Eaton

UF student holding a strawberry

Shayna is a Sustainability and the Built Environment major with a minor in Urban and Regional Planning. Find out more about the awesome hands-on experiences she is getting both in and out of the classroom related to her future career.

Green Gator of the Month: Angelique Hennon

Angelique Hennon, UF Staff and GIS Technician hiking.

As a GIS/CAD Technician for UF BATS, Angelique is part of the team making sure we have reliable and accurate location data to make decision about resources and sustainability projects.

Green Gator of the Month: Jocelyn Kreider

This month we learn more about Jocelyn, a senior Sustainability Studies major already making an impact on sustainability in business through internships and consulting work!

Free to UF: Global Conference on Sustainability

Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education 2022

Free, virtual global conference on sustainability. Don’t miss the chance to commit to The Urgency of Now at #GCSHE.