Greetings | The Stephen C. O'Connell Center welcomes you! If you have any questions about visiting our venue, please contact the Box Office at 352-392-1653, that's 3. 5. 2. 3. 9. 2. 1. 6. 5. 3. or the O'Connell Center administrative offices at 352-392-5500.

UniteUS – Unite Florida

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Unite is a movement of college students united to lift the name of Jesus. Join us for Unite Florida on October 23 for a night of powerful worship and impactful messages from Johnathan Pokluda and Jennie Allen.

Tickets

Unite Florida is a free event, but UniteUS asks that you register to ensure they can plan for you before spaces fill. You can register at the link in their Instagram Bio (@unite_us) or on their website (uniteusmovement.com)

Additional Information

  • Doors: 6:30pm
  • Gates: Gate 1 will be open for patrons
  • Camera Policy: All cameras will be allowed for this event.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed.
  • Concession Information: Available in Gate 1 concourse.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Prohibited Items: See above security link
  • Parking: Parking is lifted on campus after 3:30pm. The closest lot will be the O’Connell Center parking lot adjacent to the building. Alternative parking can be found around campus if needed. For more information, please refer to the UF parking map.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Frequently Asked questions

Click FAQs for a full list of questions regarding this event from UniteUS.

Craft Festival 2024

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Full Event Details: Craft Festival 2024

The Stephen C. O’Connell Center is excited to host the Craft Festival on Saturday, November 3oth and Sunday, December 1st from 10am – 5pm. Our Craft Festival is an annual event that showcases crafts that are authentically made by talented artisans and crafters. The Craft Festival provides an excellent opportunity to shop for unique merchandise and gifts and features hundreds of different vendors. Come find something special for yourself or that hard to shop for person in your life.

Additional Information

  • Gates: The Administration Gate closest to the O’Connell Center parking lot will be open for the public.
  • Camera Policy: All cameras will be allowed for this event.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed.
  • Concession Information: Various stands will be open around the arena. A visual map will be provided upon entering the building.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Prohibited Items: See above security link
  • Parking: Parking is lifted on campus during the weekend. The closest lot will be the O’Connell Center parking lot adjacent to the building. Alternative parking can be found around campus. For more information, please refer to the UF parking map.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

TICKETS

Tickets will be available for purchase when we get closer to the date of the show. You can refer back to this page to see when tickets will be made available. Tickets will be valid for entry on either date, but can only be used once. Coupons for the show will also be available HERE. You are able to scan the QR code on the coupon and enter the offer code ONEOFF to unlock a $1.00 discount on tickets.

UF Commencement – Master’s & Bachelor’s Degrees #2

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Excited to celebrate these University of Florida graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!

Entrance: Gate 1- Doors open @ 8:30am for guests
Processional: Begins at 9:30am

Participating Degrees: Agricultural and Life Sciences; Education; Liberal Arts and Sciences; Warrington College of Business

Additional Information

For more information on UF Commencements, please visit the Commencement website.

UF Commencement – Master’s & Bachelor’s Degrees #1

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Excited to celebrate these University of Florida graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!

Entrance: Gate 1- Doors open @ 5:30pm for guests
Processional: Begins at 6:30pm

Participating Degrees: Arts; Design, Construction and Planning; Health and Human Performance; Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering; Journalism and Communications; Medicine; Nursing; Pharmacy; Public Health and Health Professions; Veterinary Medicine

Additional Information

For more information on UF Commencements, please visit the Commencement website.

UF Commencement – Doctoral Degrees

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Celebrate these University of Florida graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!

Entrance: Gate 1- Doors open @ 12:30pm for guests
Processional: Begins at 1:40pm

Additional Information

For more information on UF Commencements, please visit the Commencement website.

12th Annual Ronald McDonald House Red Shoe Affair

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The Twelfth Annual Red Shoe Affair promises to be an extraordinary evening in support of Ronald McDonald House families and in celebration of our new house. The festivities will be packed with a silent & live auction, heart-warming family stories, exquisite cuisine as well as open bars, dancing, and much more!

For more event details, go to: https://rmhcncf.org/event/red-shoe-affair/

Additional Information

UF Panhellenic Bid Day

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The individuals who have participated in recruitment will find out which sorority gave them a bid!

Additional Information

  • Doors: 2:15pm
  • Gates: Enter through Gate 1. This will be the only open gate.
  • Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
  • Disabled Patron ServicesAccessibility Information
  • Security & Prohibited Items: Metal detectors will be in use.  See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Parking: Parking will be available in the O’Connell Center parking garage, as well as the lot surrounding the garage.
  • DirectionsMap and Driving Directions »

UF Panhellenic Orientation

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Event Information

  • Doors: 4:30pm
  • Gates: Enter through Gate 1. This will be the only open gate.
  • Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
  • Disabled Patron ServicesAccessibility Information
  • Security & Prohibited Items: Metal detectors will be in use.  See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Parking: Parking will be available in the O’Connell Center parking garage, as well as the lot surrounding the garage.
  • DirectionsMap and Driving Directions »

Florida Gators Volleyball – Team Camp Blue

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Team camp is designed for high school teams ONLY, not junior high. Team strategies as opposed to individual skills will be emphasized.  Competition amongst other schools takes place during each session with an all-camp tournament at the conclusion.

Dates and Times

July 26 – July 28, 2024 (Friday – Sunday)

Price

Overnight Camper: $390
Day Camper: $305

Details

  • Have a minimum of 8 players (suggested maximum of 12) from your team committed to attend Florida Volleyball Camp this Summer.
  • Be a high school team and attend camp with your high school coach/team representative.
  • Have your coach send in team application and attach at least 8 player’s name and email address.
  • Each member of the team MUST complete the ONLINE camper registration by July 1, 2024.
  • SIGN UP EARLY!

Additional Information

For complete information, please visit FloridaGators.com