Upcoming Event: OAS's Meet UF 2025

September 10, 2025
Open doors for our scholars.

University of Florida faculty, staff, and administrators, save the date for the premier networking event, Meet UF. It's happening September 24^th at Emerson Alumni Hall from 4 to 6 PM. Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

Hosted by the Office of Academic Affairs (OAS), Meet UF is your chance to invest in the next generation of students. The event is a networking opportunity connecting students to potential mentors across campus. As a professional, your attendance matters to these Gators, unlocking new connections to guide them through their academic and career journeys.

This year, an exceptional lineup of faculty and staff panelists brings a wide range of expertise and experiences to the conversation:

• Dr. Erica Mack, Associate Director, Campus Assistance & Resources for Empowerment
• Dr. Daniel Smith, Professor, Department of Political Science and Experiential Learning Coordinator
• Dr. Samesha Barnes, Director of the McNair Scholars Program and Thrive Center
• Dr. Steven Harris, Associate Instructional Professor, Department of Chemistry
• Dr. Dina Liebowitz, Plant Science Program Director

Don't miss this chance to make a positive influence on our scholars. Help open doors to mentorship, research opportunities, graduate study pathways, and future career development.

Light refreshments will be served.

For more information and to RSVP, email Thomas Beckwith at tom561@ufl.edu.

Written by Braden Blue.