The ELI Weekly ELI at the Florida International Leadership Conference (FILC) By Christine Voigt ELI at the Florida International Leadership Conference (FILC) On March 27-29, Tate and I had the amazing opportunity to take three ELI students to attend the 2026 Florida International Leadership Conference (FILC) in Fruitland Park, FL. FILC is […]
The ELI Weekly Falling Caterpillars You may have noticed these caterpillars everywhere lately—on the sidewalk, buildings, tree trunks, and even falling from trees! These furry little creatures are tussock moth caterpillars, and though they may look like pests, they are actually an important part of the local ecosystem. The influx of tussock […]
The ELI Weekly St. Augustine, FL: Oldest City in the U.S. On April 4th, ELI students have the opportunity to visit the beautiful coastal city of St. Augustine, FL! This historic city is a favorite for visitors for a variety of reasons: its beaches, colonial architecture, rich history, cultural heritage, great restaurants, […]
The ELI Weekly Curling Up with a Good Book Many of you are finalizing your Spring Break plans. Some students are heading to Orlando, some to Miami, and others up north to New York City. But if you have decided on a stay-cation next week, I recommend using the downtime to curl […]
The ELI Weekly Spring Break Traditions University of Florida’s 2026 Spring Break is March 16th – March 20th. Many college students travel during this time, often to beach destinations. Spring Break has an interesting history. Fort Lauderdale, FL, was the original spring break destination. The tradition of traveling to Fort Lauderdale during […]
The ELI Weekly Florida Facts Think you know a lot about Florida? Take this quiz and find out! Answers on the last page 😊 Which dessert is most famously associated with Florida cuisine? A. Peach cobbler B. Banana cream pie C. Key lime pie D. Chocolate mousse What makes Florida unique among US […]
The ELI Weekly Gator Giving Day 2026 Stand Up and Holler: Gator Nation Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising event to raise money for UF and all its programs. This 24-houir period calls for all University of Florida alumni, students, faculty, staff, families and friends to contribute to the university and recognize […]
The ELI Weekly Valentine’s Day Do you have a Valentine this year? A Valentine is someone special to spend time with on February 14th, Valentine’s Day. St. Valentine’s Day (also simply called Valentine’s Day) is a day that celebrates love and friendship. Although it is not officially a U.S. holiday, most Americans celebrate […]
The ELI Weekly Out and About: Our Florida Springs Have you ever heard the term first magnitude springs? Some of you visited one last Saturday when you braved the cold at Silver Springs! First magnitude is a special designation for springs that discharge more than 65 million gallons of water per day! Florida […]
The ELI Weekly Collegiate Sports Even if you are a new student, you may have already noticed that sports are an important part of American culture. It’s not just professional sports like the NFL or NBA that get all the attention! Collegiate sports have a huge fanbase and attract national media attention. Most […]