Michael Minton, an alumnus from the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), is a lawyer at Dean, Mead, Egerton, Bloodworth, Capouano & Bozarth, P.A. Minton is the past president of the firm and currently serves as the Chair ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Professional Development
Alpha Zeta is an honorary, professional society for students studying in agricultural and natural resources fields. Earlier this year, the Florida Alpha Zeta chapter attended the Alpha Zeta Conclave and 58th Biennial Conclave. Located in Raleigh, ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS Teaching
The University of Florida Alumni Association (UFAA) has honored outstanding alumni under 40 since 2006. Their accomplishments have created a positive impact on the Gator community and the world. This year, three graduates of the UF/IFAS College ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS Teaching
The third Monday in January each year marks a holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This is the only federal holiday observed as a national day of service. One of the four core values of the University of Florida College of Agricultural and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Students at the University of Florida led the charge to harvest and donate nearly one ton of peaches to Gainesville food pantries. Initiated by horticultural sciences doctoral student Trequan McGee, members from two ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers
By Meredith Oglesby Megan (Hoot) Walker arrived at the University of Florida as a freshman in the early 2000s, eager to start her pre-med studies. As she immersed herself in student organizations and uncovered her passion for volunteering, ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Cecilia Lepa graduated with both her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences in forest resources and conservation. She is currently an AmeriCorps VISTA serving with Southern Oregon's ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS TeachingUniversity of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences alumna Christina Criser Jackson graduated with her master's degree from the Family Youth and Community Sciences (FYCS) Department in 2010. She is currently serving as President ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
For one College of Agricultural and Life Sciences student, a series of volunteer experiences amplified her passion for a future career in marine science. From a young age, Allie Marshbanks, has been interested in water and aquatic environments. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Academic advisors play a vital role in helping students reach graduation; from providing academic advice to emotional support, advisors are crucial to overall student success. The advisors in the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life