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.
Career Showcase is a University of Florida tradition. It offers recruiters the opportunity to find talented students and alumni for their organization.
Hosted by the university’s Career Connections Center, it is the largest campus-hosted career fair in the Southeast. Career Showcase is a two-day event that brings together students and employers for in-person networking and recruiting. Each day is streamlined towards professions in different areas with day one as non technically focused, including business, non-profits, government, social services, hospitality, retail, etc and day two is focused around careers in technical fields, engineering, I.T., healthcare, construction, and more. In fall 2021, over 5,000 students from non-technical and technical fields attended Career Showcase to network with over 300 employers. A hiring manager’s dream, it’s easy to find your future talent at Career Showcase.
Technical Day: Featuring opportunities in engineering, information technology, research & development, architecture, programming, construction, biomedical, manufacturing and other technical professions.
Event Information
Gates: Entrance for students is located at Gate 3. Employers should enter through Gate 4.
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: Concessions are not available for this event.
Parking: UF Parking restrictions will be in place during the hours of this event. Both the parking garage and flat lot adjacent to the O’Connell Center are permit-only.
Career Week is a University of Florida tradition. It offers recruiters the opportunity to find talented students and alumni for their organization.
Hosted by the university’s Career Connections Center, it is the largest campus-hosted career fair in the Southeast. Career Showcase is a three-day event that brings together students and employers for in-person networking and recruiting. Each day is streamlined towards professions in different areas with day one as non-technically focused, including business, non-profits, government, social services, hospitality, retail, etc., and day two is focused on careers in technical fields, engineering, I.T., healthcare, construction, and more. Over 7,000 students attended Career Week to network with over 300 employers.
Non-Technical Day: Featuring opportunities in accounting, management, sales, government, finance, hospitality, healthcare, communications, marketing, social services, and other non-technical professions.
Event Information
Gates: Entrance for students is located at Gate 3. Employers should enter through Gate 4.
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: Concessions are not available for this event.
Parking: UF Parking restrictions will be in place during the hours of this event. Both the parking garage and flat lot adjacent to the O’Connell Center are permit-only.
The University of Florida Computer & Information Science & Engineer and AI Fair is hosted specifically for companies who are hiring students and alumni with experience in computer science, computer engineering, digital arts and sciences, data science, cybersecurity and AI/machine learning.
Event Information
Gates: Entrance for students is located at Gate 3. Employers should enter through Gate 4.
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: Concessions are not available for this event.
Parking: Parking restrictions are lifted beginning at 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday. It is open parking past 3:30 pm on these days. 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. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
Parking: Parking will be first come, first served in the parking garage and flat lot adjacent to the O’Connell Center on the corner of Gale Lemerand and University Ave. For more information on locations, please refer to our Parking Information page.
“The Thorn,” a powerful and popular theatrical event, seen live by over one million people, will bring the passion of Jesus to life this Spring with 40 performances spanning the country. Over the past year, The Thorn has continued to captivate audiences nationwide, drawing more than 160,000 fans to its sold-out performances.
The Thorn offers audiences a unique theatrical experience in a show that has been hailed as “Cirque meets ‘The Passion’” thanks to its compelling mix of drama, music, dance, martial arts, aerial acrobatics, emotionally evocative performances, and timeless spiritual perspectives. The story spans from creation to the formation of the early church. Watch the trailer here. For more information, please visit TheThorn.com.
The Thorn tells the epic story of God’s love for the world and the spiritual battle for all humanity. The story of Christ is presented in an immersive show with music, drama, aerial acts, movement arts, modern dance, and special effects. Witnessed live by more than 1 million people over 25 years, The Thorn will engage audiences in the definitive story of love, sacrifice and redemption like never before.
Warning: The show includes flashing lights, strobe lights, fog/haze, and loud music.
The content of the show is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
A note for our guests seated in the first three rows of the orchestra: you may experience a bit of theatrical magic—including dramatic stage fog—and a unique perspective that may limit your view of the performers’ lower half. You might also find yourself looking up to take in the full spectacle unfolding on stage!
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.
