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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.
Community Campus Council Breakfast
For 35 years, the CCC Breakfast Series has brought together leaders from across the University of Florida and the community to discuss timely issues and subjects.
The 2008-09 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. Contact the UF Community Relations office at (352)392-4567 or ccc-breakfast@ufl.edu to confirm these times/dates as they are subject to change.
| Date | Speaker | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Sept. 10 | Cynthia Barnett, senior writer, Florida Trend Magazine | Mirage: Florida and the Vanishing Water of the Eastern U.S. |
| Wednesday, Oct. 8 | Alachua County Legislative Delegation | 2008-09 Pre-Legislative Session Preview |
| Wednesday, Nov. 12 | Matt Fajack, University of Florida Vice President, Chief Financial Officer | Managing The Budget |
| Wednesday, Dec. 10 | Russ Blackburn, city manager, City of Gainesville Randall "Randy" Reid, county manager, Alachua County |
City of Gainesville and Alachua County Budget Update |
| Wednesday, Jan. 14 | Dr. Michael Perri, Interim Dean and Associate Dean for Research at the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions | Changing your lifestyle through Diet and Exercise |
| Wednesday, Feb. 11 | Dr. Eleanor Green, Professor and Chair, Large Animal Clinical Sciences Chief of Staff, Large Animal Hospital | Equine industry |
| Wednesday, March 11 | Dr. J. Glenn Morris, Director, UF Emerging Pathogens Institute | Anticipating, understanding, controlling and fighting Emerging Pathogens |
| Wednesday, April 8 | Speaker TDB | |
| Wednesday, May 13 | Speaker TDB |
Joint Civic Club / University of Florida Luncheon
The Joint Civic Club Luncheon is one of the foremost annual events in our community that celebrates the relationship that UF and the community at large have cultivated among our leaders, civic club members, and friends. During the luncheon each year, the UF President and the head football coach provide updates on University matters and offer an overview of the upcoming football season.
The 2008 luncheon will be held August 20 at the University of Florida Hilton Hotel and Conference Center. Reservations are being taking by the Community Relations Office currently. Please download the group reservation form and fax to: 352-392-4561.