About the Center

Welcome to the Stephen C. O’Connell Center at the University of Florida. We are a multi-purpose public assembly facility featuring academic, athletic, recreational and entertainment activities. Our clients include University departments, student and campus organizations, the University Athletic Association, as well as organizations from Gainesville and surrounding communities. In addition to hosting daily educational classes, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, swimming/diving events, and track meets we are the site for concerts, family activities, trade shows, lectures and the University of Florida and community high school commencement ceremonies.

Not surprisingly, our building is constantly bustling with some type of activity. Through them all our staff believes that each person who enters the O’Connell Center should have a positive experience. We consider excellence as the foundation of every job function and are committed to our E² Pledge to “Exceed the Expectations” of our clients, co-workers, supervisors, and patrons, and thus embrace customer contact as an opportunity to make a difference. We believe excellence should be the foundation of every job function. We consider every employee to be a respected member of our family. With teamwork, commitment to excellence and a positive attitude, we believe we will be able to provide memorable experiences for those attending events and activities at our facility.

Both our student and administrative staffs are proud to be a part of the O’Connell Center team and we are dedicated to serving you.
Lynda Reinhart
Director, Stephen C. O’Connell Center

Mission Statement

The mission of the Stephen C. O’Connell Center is to serve as an academic, athletic, recreational and entertainment facility. In addition, we strive to provide superior service to guests and clients, and training for future leaders while operating the Center’s auxiliary as a financially self-supporting entity.

The Stephen C. O’Connell Center staff embraces customer contact as an opportunity to make a difference. We believe excellence should be the foundation of every job function. Our goal is to “Exceed the Expectations” of our clients, patrons, co-workers, and supervisors. We consider every employee to be a respected member of our family. With teamwork, commitment to excellence and a positive attitude we believe we will be able to provide memorable experiences for those attending the numerous activities we host.

E² Pledge

The Stephen C. O’Connell Center staff embraces customer contact as an opportunity to make a difference. We believe excellence should be the foundation of every job function. Our goal is to “Exceed the Expectations” of our clients, patrons, co-workers, and supervisors. We consider every employee to be a respected member of our family. With teamwork, commitment to excellence and a positive attitude we believe we will be able to provide memorable experiences for those attending the numerous activities we host.