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.

Category: Events

VB Tournament 1 Match 1: James Madison vs. Long Beach

For ticketing information, go to:  https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_tickets_volleyball_.aspx

Additional Information

  • 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.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording is not allowed
  • Concession Information: Available throughout locations on concourse level
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Security: See the Security Policies listed here »
  • Prohibited Items: Please see above security link
  • 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.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Volleyball vs. Stanford

Come on out to the home opener of the season! Cheer on the Florida Gators as they go against the defending national champions on our home court.

For ticketing information, go to:  https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_tickets_volleyball_.aspx

Additional Information

  • Gates: Guests will enter through Gate 1. This will be the only gate open.
  • 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: Open at Gate 1
  • 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.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

UF Panhellenic Council – Bid Day 2019

The ladies who have participated in recruitment will find out which sorority gave them a bid.

Additional Information

  • 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 Services: Accessibility 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.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

UF Panhellenic Council – Potential New Member Orientation

During this orientation, potential new Panhellenic sorority members will learn about the process of rushing and sororities. Check-in will be at Gate 1.

Additional Information

  • Gates: Enter through Gate 1
  • Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras and NO DETACHABLE LENSES. The use of a flash is also prohibited.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility 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.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

Seventh Annual Red Shoe Affair

Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Central Florida will be hosting its annual fundraising event, the Red Shoe Affair, at the O’Connell Center on Saturday, August 17th, 2019 at 6:00 pm. For more event details, go to: https://www.rmhcncf.org/events/red-shoe-affair/

Additional Information

2019 Speedo Championship Series – Southern Zone South Sectional Championship

The spectator entrance to the O’Connell Center Pool is located at Gate 2. The competitor entrance is located at the lower-level Gate 3 pool deck doors.

Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the start of warm-ups for each session.

  • 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. Outside food and drink is also prohibited.
  • Camera Policy: Small personal cameras are allowed. No professional cameras.
  • Video/Audio Recording Policy: Video and audio recording are allowed for this event
  • Concession Information: Available in Gate 2 lobby. Spectators are not permitted to bring in outside food or drinks.
  • Disabled Patron Services: Accessibility Information
  • Parking: On Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, parking will be available at the O’Connell Center flat lot and garage. On Friday, parking will only be available at Flavet Field until 3:30 pm, following that time parking will be permitted on the O’Connell Center flat lot and garage.
  • Directions: Map and Driving Directions »

For  additional event details, go to: https://www.gainesvillesportscommission.com/events/2019-speedo-championship-series/

Summer 2019 Master’s, Specialist’s, & Bachelor’s Degrees Ceremony

ASSEMBLY

Gate 4 at 8:30 am

Master’s and bachelor’s degrees will be conferred and individual candidates will be recognized.

ATTENDEES

  •  Arts
  •  Agricultural and Life Sciences
  •  Design, Construction and Planning
  •  Education
  •  Health and Human Performance
  •  Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
  •  Journalism and Communications
  •  Liberal Arts and Sciences
  •  Medicine
  •  Nursing
  •  Pharmacy
  •  Public Health and Health Professions
  •  Veterinary Medicine
  •  Warrington College of Business

Additional Information

Summer 2019 Doctoral Degree Ceremony

ASSEMBLY

Gate 4 at 2:30 pm

Ph.D., Ed.D, Au.D., D.B.A., D.P.M, D.N.P., and PharmD degrees will be conferred and individual candidates will be recognized.

ATTENDEES

  •  Arts
  •  Agricultural and Life Sciences
  •  Design, Construction and Planning
  •  Education
  •  Health and Human Performance
  •  Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
  •  Journalism and Communications
  •  Liberal Arts and Sciences
  •  Medicine
  •  Nursing
  •  Pharmacy
  •  Public Health and Health Professions
  •  Veterinary Medicine
  •  Warrington College of Business

Additional Information

2019 Florida Volleyball Camps

The University of Florida will be hosting a series of volleyball camps throughout the month of July.

UAA Policy allows participation in overnight/resident camps only for campers age 13 or older at the start of the camp session.

All Skills Camp

Monday, July 15 – Thursday, July 18

  • Open to girls 10 years of age and older
  • Per Camper Cost
    Resident Cost: $425
    Commuter Cost: $340

Serving Camp

Thursday, July 18

  • Open to girls 10-18 years of age
  • Per Camper Cost
    $75

Team Camps I & II

Team Camp I: Friday, July 19 – Sunday, July 21
Team Camp II: Friday, July 26 – Sunday, July 28

  • Team camp is designed for high school teams ONLY, not junior high.
  • Per Camper Cost
    Resident Cost: $320
    Commuter Cost: $265

Specialty Position Camp

Tuesday, July 23 – Thursday, July 25

  • Open to girls 13 years of age and older
  • Per Camper Cost
    Resident Cost (UF Housing): $375
    Commuter Cost: $310

For additional information, including registration links and itineraries, please visit:

https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_camps_volleyball_.aspx