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

Additional Information

• Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras or cameras with detachable lenses.
• Concession Information: Open
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Accessible Gates: Gates 1 & 3 only for guests. Graduates enter through Gate 4.
• More Information: http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/commencement/
• Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Metal Detectors: https://www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu/metal-detector-screening/
• Prohibited Items: Noisemakers, blow horns, helium balloons and wrapped packages are prohibited. https://www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu/general-information/security-and-policies/
• Parking: First come, first served.
  For your convenience, the O’Connell Center staff suggests the following parking areas that we consider to be within walking distance. Refer the following campus map website for locations.
  Capacities:
  • O’Connell Center garage and surface lot
  • Keys Hall lot
  • UF Track lot
  • Springs Hall lot
  • Murphree Hall
  • Fletcher Drive on street parking
  • Law School parking lot
  • Frat Row lot
  • Woodlawn & Graham Hall
  • Chemistry Lab lot
  • East & Rhines Halls lots

• More parking information found here: Commencement Parking
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

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

Additional Information

• Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras or cameras with detachable lenses.
• Concession Information: Open
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Accessible Gates: Gates 1 & 3 only for guests. Graduates enter through Gate 4.
• More Information: http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/commencement/
• Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
• Metal Detectors: https://www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu/metal-detector-screening/
• Prohibited Items: Noisemakers, blow horns, helium balloons and wrapped packages are prohibited. https://www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu/general-information/security-and-policies/
• Parking: First come, first served.
  For your convenience, the O’Connell Center staff suggests the following parking areas that we consider to be within walking distance. Refer the following campus map website for locations.
  Capacities:
  • O’Connell Center garage and surface lot
  • Keys Hall lot
  • UF Track lot
  • Springs Hall lot
  • Murphree Hall
  • Fletcher Drive on street parking
  • Law School parking lot
  • Frat Row lot
  • Woodlawn & Graham Hall
  • Chemistry Lab lot
  • East & Rhines Halls lots

• More parking information found here: Commencement Parking
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

JOIN US for the Rinker School Spring 2018 Career Fair!

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 for vendors will be in the North Lawn outside the Football Stadium. Regular UF decals are required for all other areas. First come, first served.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
• Additional Information: For additional information, please follow the link to the UF DCP website.

Join us for an Open Forum with author and apologist, Ravi Zacharias, and author and professor, Vince Vitale, as they discuss the topic of Jesus Among Secular Gods.

• 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 on the event, please refer to the FHSAA Website.

Host: Pray FLA

The Florida High School Athletic Association will be hosting their High School Competitive Cheerleading State Competitions in the Exactech Arena. Join us as these talented high school teams compete for the title of Florida State Champions! Tickets are $12.00.

• 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 allowed for this event
• Concession Information: Available in Gate 1 lobby. NO outside food or drinks will be permitted inside the building
• Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
• Parking – Sunday Day 1: Parking is available in the O’Connell Center parking lot and garage.
• Parking – Monday Day 2: Parking will be made available on the North Lawn of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Flavet Field. Please refer to the following MAP for directions. Busses will need to park in the Hilton parking lot after drop off. Please refer to the following MAP for directions to the lot.
• Directions: Map and Driving Directions »
• More Info: For more information on the event, please refer to the FHSAA Website.

For more events hosted by the Gainesville Sports Commission, please refer to their website at: https://www.gainesvillesportscommission.com/