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Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center

Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center

Getting Started Checklist:

  • Contact Human Resources to start hire paperwork, Janay Johnson (janayjohnson@ufl.edu)
  • Contact REC Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Kimberly Moore (klock@ufl.edu)
  • Enroll in GatorGradCare (see Health Benefits section)
  • Request a Gatorlink email account. Contact Javier Herrera (luancho@ufl.edu)  if you need assistance.  
  • Make an appointment for keys, Susan Thor (thor@ufl.edu)  
  • Request office space -  work with your advisor on acquiring office space. 
  • Complete the following required training: 
  • Contact Javier Herrera (luancho@ufl.edu) to have your picture taken for the website
  • Email your name, department (i.e. Entomology), degree, and advisors name to Luci Fisher (lefisher@ufl.edu)