Good Food, Conversation and Gator Camaraderie
What comes to mind when asked to recall your favorite University of Florida memory? Chances are you could
rattle off many exciting memorable moments that made an impact on your future. How would you like to help
create new memories for today's students?
Dinner With 12 Gators, a unique student program sponsored by the UF Alumni Association, pairs students
with local alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends of the university for small dinner parties. Hosts
open their homes to bring fellow Gators together in a warm, friendly environment for good food, conversation
and Gator camaraderie. These dinners help personalize the University of Florida experience for today's
students and may even shed light on their future endeavors.
The Student Alumni Association (SAA) cordially invites you to host a Dinner With 12 Gators for a group of
12-15 students. Dinners may vary from backyard barbecues to catered affairs. As a host, you'll provide the
food and location for your dinner, and we'll make sure the students arrive hungry for food and Gator
guidance! Members of the Florida Cicerones/SAA match students and hosts to create a fun, entertaining
evening for all. If you would like to host an event, please fill out the
online application.
Student Testimonials
"The information shared about personal experiences was priceless. I really
did enjoy myself. Hopefully, I'll be granted the opportunity again with
someone else."
Jaime Drucker
Liberal Arts & Sciences
"I liked hearing about the old University of Florida."
Andrew Stricklin
Liberal Arts & Sciences
"Everyone should experience it."
Danielle Palmer
Journalism & Communications
"Not only was the food absolutely wonderful, the company was quite enjoyable
as well."
Dylan Nuquist
Business Administration
"It was so interesting to hear our host's accounts of life at UF in the 60's.
He was very personable and made us all feel at ease."
Lauren Redfern
Engineering
"Our host was great and the location and dinner were perfect. Great food!"
Danielle Deluca
Health & Human Performance
"I would love to attend more."
Kelci Dennison
Agriculture & Life Science