InsideUF

September 2007

UF researchers studying impacts of Hurricane Dean

Many Gators go to the Mexican state of Quintana Roo for a relaxing Spring Break vacation. Assistant professors Eric Keys and Corene Matyas went there for a different reason on September 10.

Filed under UF In Focus on September 27, 2007.

Lassiter to be inducted into Building Construction Hall of Fame

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Building Construction at the University of Florida will induct noted Palm Beach developer William G. Lassiter into the school’s Construction Hall of Fame at 11 a.m. Friday.

Filed under Top Stories on September 27, 2007.

Graham Center presents first public lecture series

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Bob Graham Center for Public Service has organized a lecture series on civic engagement this year as the first in what is to become a host of public events the Gainesville community can look forward to from the new University of Florida center.

Filed under Top Stories, Announcements on September 27, 2007.

Florida Tomorrow

“Florida Tomorrow: The Campaign for the University of Florida” – more than just a set of words, this theme for the effort to raise more than $1 billion is a rallying call to everyone associated with this university. The results of this capital campaign over the next five years are critical to what the future holds for this institution and everything that takes place here.

Filed under UF Voices, Announcements on September 27, 2007.

UF School of Theatre and Dance presents “The Cherry Orchard” comedy

GAINESVILLE, Florida — The School of Theatre and Dance at the University of Florida College of Fine Arts presents Anton Chekhov’s “The Cherry Orchard,” a contemporary version of the early 20th century classic. Mikell Pinkney directs the production running Sep. 28 - Oct. 7 in the Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion’s Constans Theatre on the UF campus.

Filed under Happenings on September 26, 2007.

Internationally known photographers to exhibit at UF Galleries

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — An internationally renowned couple, Jerry
Uelsmann and Maggie Taylor, bring their unique style of
photographic imaging and composition to the University Gallery
Sept. 25 - Nov. 9 at the University of Florida.

Filed under Happenings on September 26, 2007.

Florida Players announce fall productions

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Players have announced three upcoming productions for the fall 2007 season. “The Shape of Things” written by Neil Labute debuts on Oct. 4 and continues through Oct. 7 at the Phillips Center Blackbox Theatre. “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead” written by Bert V. Royal will be presented Oct. 25-28 at the McGuire Blackbox Theatre. And Nov. 29-Dec. 2 at the Phillips Center Blackbox Theatre will be “The House of Yes,” written by Wendy MacLeod.

Filed under Top Stories, Announcements on September 26, 2007.

Concert series celebrates Beethoven, beginning in October

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In the realm of European classical music, Ludwig van Beethoven is considered by many to be one of the best composers. University of Florida Performing Arts will celebrate the work of this legendary composer with a series of concerts during its 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons.

Filed under Happenings, Announcements on September 25, 2007.

Fans asked to participate in SEC food drive

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Gator football fans are encouraged to bring canned goods and other non-perishable foods to the Alltel Wireless Fan Fest prior to the Saturday Sept. 29 game against Auburn. The collection will benefit Gainesville area food banks, and is part of the Southeastern Conference’s “Together We Can” food drive.

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