InsideUF
August 2007
UF offers new minor in American Indian and indigenous studies
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As the University of Florida kicks off its fall semester this week, students will have the opportunity to pursue a new minor in American Indian and indigenous studies.
Filed under Top Stories, Announcements on August 20, 2007.
UF researcher to study depression in Latina women
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida College of Nursing assistant professor Jeanne Marie Stacciarini has received a $202,113 supplementary grant from the National Institutes of Health to study depression in Latinas and promote diversity in health-related research.
Filed under Seen and Heard on August 18, 2007.
Portable air conditioners OK’d for use in Buckman, Thomas halls
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida has approved the use of portable air conditioners in Buckman and Thomas halls for this year.
Filed under Top Stories, Announcements on August 17, 2007.
UF reaps more royalties from licensing merchandise
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Gator Nation is indeed everywhere, and fans are shelling out big money to show off their University of Florida allegiance.
Filed under Top Stories, Announcements on August 17, 2007.
Poster sale starts Aug. 27 in UF’s student union
The College Poster Sale Company brings its bi-annual poster sale to the Reitz Student Union Colonnade Aug. 27-31 and Sept. 4-7. Sale hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Filed under Happenings on August 17, 2007.
Art faculty exhibition opens Aug. 21 in University Galleries
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In the first show of the 2007-08 academic year, the College of Fine Arts’ art faculty will set the standard for future exhibits at the University of Florida University Galleries.
Filed under Happenings on August 17, 2007.
Gator Clubs to receive special seating at Growl
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For the first time in Gator Growl history, alumni will have the ability to enjoy the show with their respective Gator Clubs in unique seating blocks closer to the stage.
Filed under Top Stories, Announcements on August 16, 2007.
New campus laundry facilities will save water
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida students are returning to renovated campus laundry facilities and a chance to “Fill the Swamp” for scholarship monies.
Filed under Seen and Heard on August 16, 2007.
UF researcher a finalist in Southeast competition
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Elena Kurenova, a research assistant professor in the department of surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine, was selected as one of 10 finalists in Southeast BIO’s first annual BIO/Plan Competition.
Filed under Seen and Heard on August 16, 2007.
UAA gives $6 million to academic programs
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Athletic Association is donating $6 million to the university to support several academic programs threatened by state budget cuts, UF President Bernie Machen announced today.
Filed under Top Stories, Announcements on August 15, 2007.