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.

Women’s Basketball vs. Florida A&M

FAMU slithers their way down south to play against some more cold-blooded ballers!

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New Student Convocation 2018

New Student Convocation, a bookend to Commencement (aka. graduation), is the University of Florida’s official welcome for all new first-year students.

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NOTE: ATTENDANCE AT NEW STUDENT CONVOCATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL SUMMER B AND FALL ADMITTED FIRST YEAR STUDENTS. THIS INCLUDES STUDENTS WHO RECENTLY GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL WITH THEIR AA DEGREE.

UF Summer 2018 Commencement – Doctoral Degrees

Come join the University of Florida graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!

Attendees:

  • All Ed.D., Au.D., D.P.M., D.N.P., D.P.T., D.B.A., Pharm.D., and Ph.D.
    All Colleges

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UF Summer 2018 Commencement – Masters, Specialists, and Bachelor’s Degrees

Come join the University of Florida graduates as they take their next step in the Gator Nation!

Attendees:

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
*School of Natural Resources and Environment
College of the Arts
College of Design, Construction and Planning
*M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Building Construction
College of Education
Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
College of Health and Human Performance
College of Journalism and Communications
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
College of Medicine
College of Nursing
College of Pharmacy
College of Public Health and Health Professions
College of Veterinary Medicine
Warrington College of Business
*Fisher School of Accounting
*Heavener School of Business
*Hough Graduate School of Business

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Taste of Gainesville 2018

Join us at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center for the 2018 Taste of Greater Gainesville! Featuring iron chefs, 40-50 local restaurant booths, and plenty of food and drink, this event’s mission is to raise money and awareness for nonprofits in Florida.

There will also be a silent auction and an iron chef cook off!

The event will be held in the Main Arena and the Center Court Club. Doors open for VIP at 4 PM and at 5 PM for general admission.

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  • Gates: Open to the general public that have previously purchased tickets.
  • Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed
  • Concession Information: Closed
  • Event Website: Taste of Gainesville
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
  • Parking: Please be advised that the only General Public parking near the O’Connell Center will be in the O’Connell Center parking garage as well as the lot. Parking is first come, first serve and is lifted at 3:30 pm on the weekdays and all day on weekends.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

For more information, please visit the Taste of Gainesville website at: https://tasteofgainesville.com/

Buchholz High School Graduation 2018

Come join the Buchholz High School graduates as they take the next step!

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Santa Fe High School Graduation 2018

Come join the Santa Fe High School graduates as they take the next step!

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Newberry High School Graduation 2018

Come join the Newberry High School graduates as they take the next step!

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Gainesville High School Graduation 2018

Come join the Gainesville High School graduates as they take the next step!

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Eastside High School Graduation 2018

Come join the Eastside High School graduates as they take the next step!

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