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.

UF CALS Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Spring 2018 Commencement @ 7pm

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

Attendees:

  •  College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

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UF Doctoral Degree Spring 2018 Commencement @ 9am

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

Attendees

  • Standard Doctoral Degrees: Ph.D., Ed.D.
  • Professional Degrees: Au.D., D.B.A., D.N.P., D.P.M., D.P.T.

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UF Bachelor’s Degree Spring 2018 Commencement @ 2pm

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

Attendees:

  • College of Design, Construction, and Planning
  • College of Health and Human Performance
  • College of Journalism and Communications

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UF Bachelor’s Degree Spring 2018 Commencement @ 2pm

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

Attendees:

  •  College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • College of Nursing

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UF Bachelor’s Degree Spring 2018 Commencement @9am

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

Attendees:

  •  College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • College of the Arts

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Dance Marathon

Dance Marathon at the University of Florida is an annual 26.2 hour event benefiting the patients of UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Each year, more than 800 students stay awake and on their feet to raise money and awareness for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. In the 23 years of Dance Marathon at UF’s existence, more than $15.2 million has been donated, making it the most successful student-run philanthropy in the southeastern United States. In 2017, DM at UF raised a grand total of $2,724,324.19 for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, our local CMN Hospital.

  • Security: Patrons will be asked to pass through metal detectors prior to entry in the building. Please refer to our Metal Detector Screening page for more information on this policy.
  • Prohibited Items: Please see our Security Policies page for a list of prohibited items.
  • Camera Policy:Cameras of all types are permitted.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is allowed for this event
  • Concession Information: Not available for this event.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Parking: Parking is available in the O’Connell Center parking lot and garage.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
  • More Info: For more information on the event, please refer to the Dance Marathon website.

Greenhouse Church Easter Service

Greenhouse Church is celebrating Easter 2018 at the O’Connell Center with all of the Gainesville Community! Service will begin at 10:30am.

  • Security: Patrons will be asked to pass through metal detectors prior to entry in the building. Please refer to our Metal Detector Screening page for more information on this policy.
  • Prohibited Items: Please see our Security Policies page for a list of prohibited items.
  • Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES.
  • Concession Information: Not available for this event.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Parking: Parking is available in the O’Connell Center parking lot and garage.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
  • More Info: For more information, please refer to the Greenhouse Church website.

Gainesville Sun Home and Garden Show

Presented by the Builders Association of North Central Florida (BANCF) and The Gainesville Sun, the show will feature products and services related to home improvement, landscaping, remodeling, decorating and home sales. In addition to the many home and garden exhibits, the Home Show also includes informational seminars and how-to clinics.

The Home Show is unique in that it provides an opportunity for people to get new home improvement ideas, to have landscaping and remodeling questions answered and to see the latest home products all in one place and all at one time. This is an event you don’t want to miss!

  • Security: Patrons will be asked to pass through metal detectors prior to entry in the building. Please refer to our Metal Detector Screening page for more information on this policy.
  • Prohibited Items: Please see our Security Policies page for a list of prohibited items.
  • 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 prohibited for this event
  • Concession Information: Not available for this event.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Parking: Parking is available in the O’Connell Center parking lot and garage.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
  • More Info: For more information, please refer to the Gainesville Builder’s Association website.

College of Medicine Celebration of Research

The UF College of Medicine Celebration of Research reflects on the strength of our research programs and appreciate the breadth, quality, and merit of the science conducted within the College.

Additional Information

  • Security: Patrons will be asked to pass through metal detectors prior to entry in the building. Please refer to our Metal Detector Screening page for more information on this policy.
  • Prohibited Items: Please see our Security Policies page for a list of prohibited items.
  • Parking: Parking will be available in the North lot and garage adjacent to the O’Connell Center.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
  • Additional Information: For additional information, please follow the link to the UF College of Medicine website.

Katsu Challenge

The 2018 Katsu Challenge is back in Exactech Arena! Online registration has begun. Forms must be received by February 19, 2018.

Host: Gainesville Sports Commission

Additional Information

  • Security: Patrons will be asked to pass through metal detectors prior to entry in the building. Please refer to our Metal Detector Screening page for more information on this policy.
  • Prohibited Items: Please see our Security Policies page for a list of prohibited items.
  • Parking: Parking will be available in the North lot and garage adjacent to the O’Connell Center.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
  • Additional Information: For additional information on the event and registration, please follow the link to the Katsu Dojo website.