Community Relations: Events

The Office of Community Relations hosts several events that strengthen the ties to the University's external partners, and highlight the University's image and identity. These events create valuable interaction for our staff, faculty, students, elected officials, various community leaders, and other stakeholders.

Eye Opener

Eye Opener Discovery Breakfast

For more than 40 years, UF has hosted breakfasts to bring together leaders from across the University of Florida and the community to discuss timely issues and subjects.

The 2012-2013 breakfast series will be held at the UF Hotel and Conference Center, Albert's Restaurant, with the program beginning at 7:30 A.M. Following are the scheduled dates.

Please contact the UF Community Relations office at (352) 392-4567 or uf-communityrelations@ufl.edu to confirm these times/dates as they are subject to change.

2011-2012 Breakfast Schedule
Date Speaker Title
Wednesday, September 14th Mike Warren
Associate Professor: Director, C.A. Pound Human Identification
Pound Lab
Wednesday, October 12th Breakfast with our Legislative Delegation What's Ahead in the Next Legislative Session?
Wednesday, November 9th Jack Davis UF History - "Paradise Lost: Reflections on the Environmental History of Florida"
Wednesday, December 14th Andrea Behrman & Dena Howland Walking recovery after spinal cord injury - Kids STEP
Wednesday, January 6th Dr. Okun & Dr. Foote Movement disorders
Wednesday, February 8th TBD Law Enforcement Challenges
Wednesday, March 14th Robin Davis The Power of Meditation: How it can work for you
Thursday, April 11th David Norton UF VP for Research
Wednesday, May 9th Jack Payne
Senior Vice President: Agricultural and Natural Resources
Update on IFAS


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UF Office of Community Relations
University of Florida
PO Box 113158 (101-C Tigert Hall)
Gainesville, FL, 32611-3158
(352) 392-4567
(352) 392-4561 (fax)