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It’s about that time for University of Florida seniors to walk that stage and become UF alumni. Here are some facts you probably didn’t know about graduation.
In honor of the culmination of Swamp Dance Fest put on by the University of Florida's School of Theatre + Dance.
Any day is a day of gold with Jake Owen.
It’s about that time that the O’Connell Center hires new faces to its team of awesome employees. Apply online at oconnellcenter.ufl.edu/employment.
This summer is the summer of great concerts. Note: Some of these shows may already be sold out. Check with the University Box Office for tickets and information, or visit Ticketmaster.com.
They're important to know.
Feeling inspired by the maid-to-Hollywood story in “By the Way, Meet Vera Stark,” we’ve compiled a list of famous actresses who had humble beginnings. “By the Way, Meet Vera Stark” opens tonight at the UF School of Theatre + Dance.
To see shows nearby, check out the School of Theatre + Dance at the University of Florida. Tickets are available for the entire summer season at the University Box Office.
Cirque du Soleil's new tour recently stopped by the Stephen C. O'Connell Center and is currently still on the road across the world. If you were lucky enough to see it, you'd understand. If you haven't seen it, look out for tickets on CirqueDuSoleil.com.
Not only has the O'Connell Center hosted many musical artists, but we have also had many speakers and comedians here, too. Many of these speakers were brought by Student Government's ACCENT Speaker's Bureau. Here's a list of some of the most recent ones.
In honor of the culmination of Swamp Dance Fest put on by the University of Florida's School of Theatre + Dance.