InsideUF
August 2007
Registration starts next week for leisure courses
Registration for the University of Florida’s Leisure Course Program begins at 10 a.m. Sept. 5.
Filed under Happenings on August 31, 2007.
Harn Museum celebrates Zora Neale Hurston as part of The Big Read
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Harn Museum of Art is taking part in The Big Read, a National Endowment for the Arts literary initiative, with two events celebrating Zora Neale Hurston.
Filed under Happenings, Announcements on August 31, 2007.
Posters sought for genetics confab at UF
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The UF Genetics Institute invites all faculty, graduate students and research associates to submit abstracts of their latest genetics research for poster sessions at Florida Genetics 2007, a symposium scheduled for Nov. 7-8 at the UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex.
Filed under Happenings on August 31, 2007.
Staying optimistic
The start of the school year is always as exciting as it is hectic. I hope all students, faculty and staff were able to take some time off during the summer, and that you are refreshed, reenergized and ready to make the most of the months ahead.
Filed under UF Voices, Announcements on August 31, 2007.
Memorial service is somber reminder of bicycle/vehicle safety
All it takes is just a moment to answer a cell phone call, change the radio station, turn to face a passenger or let your mind wander.
Filed under Top Stories on August 31, 2007.
Florida Museum-led study counters ideas about Mayan elite craftworks
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new Florida Museum of Natural History study shows ancient Maya political elites likely crafted their own bone and shell products for domestic use, which counters previously held beliefs that the group depended on domestic servants or lower classes for everyday household items such as sewing pins, spatulas and shell bowls.
Filed under Top Stories, Announcements on August 29, 2007.
Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal performance canceled
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal performance scheduled at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Nov. 8 has been canceled.
Filed under Happenings on August 29, 2007.
Top scholar picked to lead UF’s early-child education initiatives
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A leading scholar in early childhood education and care has been named to a new endowed chair at UF’s College of Education.
Filed under Top Stories, Announcements on August 29, 2007.
WUFT-TV/DT’s “GatorBeat” tackles Gator football
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As the University of Florida Gators begin their pursuit of another Southeastern Conference and National Championship title, fans can tune in WUFT-TV/DT for a look at the 2007 football season.
Filed under Happenings on August 27, 2007.
UF launches new leadership programs; Applications accepted until Sept. 7
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Because leadership development is essential to the effective management of a university, Human Resource Services at the University of Florida has launched two new leadership programs: The UF Academy and Next Level Leadership.
Filed under Top Stories, Announcements on August 27, 2007.