About RFUF

The RFUF Corporation was created to provide opportunities for members to remain intellectually and socially active in the University community and to participate in lifelong learning experiences.  RFUF membership entitles academic retirees and their spouses/partners to attend stimulating, hour long, live seminars presented by distinguished speakers on a broad range of compelling topics at the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art on the UF campus each and every Wednesday morning during the UF fall and spring semesters.  These seminars are simultaneously and interactively carried on Zoom for those who choose to attend remotely from any location.  Preceding each seminar is a social gathering at the Harn Museum café for complimentary coffee, and conversation.  Free parking at the Harn is always available.  Two off-campus luncheons including a business meeting are hosted for all members and spouses/partners in the fall and spring.

The purposes of the Corporation, reflected in Bylaws first drawn up in 1974, have been longstanding. Most importantly, RFUF maintains active, reciprocal communications between its members and the UF Administration for matters of mutual interest.  Among those matters are opportunities for retired faculty not only to continue engaging in and supporting University programs, but also to remain informed about the newest UF academic, administrative, cultural, and social events.  Looking ahead, RFUF strives to promote collegiality among its members, to expand university community activities beyond weekly Harn seminars limited to fall and spring semesters, and to instill the ideals of a fulfilling retirement.