InsideUF
October 2007
“Champs” plate now available
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new special edition “Champs” plate is now available for fans of The Gator Nation to celebrate all the UF championships — past, present and future. Designed for the front of vehicles, the plate looks very much like an official DMV plate. The high-quality stamped metal plate is a perfect compliment to […]
Filed under Top Stories, Announcements on October 31, 2007.
UF responds to Andrew Meyer apologies
The University of Florida recognizes Andrew Meyer for taking responsibility for his behavior which disrupted the Sept. 17 town hall forum for Sen. John Kerry.
Andrew has told university officials he has learned from this experience and is sorry. He has provided the university with written apologies to the University Police Department, President Bernie Machen and […]
Filed under UF Voices, Announcements on October 30, 2007.
Kent State administrator hired for new financial position at UF
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Matthew Fajack, executive director of financial affairs at Kent State University in Ohio, has been named vice president and chief financial officer at the University of Florida, effective Jan. 1.
Matthew Fajack, 47, will be the first person to fill the newly established position, which will provide strategic leadership, analysis, planning and recommendations […]
Filed under Seen and Heard on October 29, 2007.
Three UF students use grants to make a difference overseas
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Thanks to University of Florida students, a community in rural Uganda has a way to purify its drinking water, while a town in Macedonia has a new environmental awareness and recycling program.
The students traveled abroad last summer to work on these initiatives as part of 100 Projects for Peace, a program […]
Filed under Top Stories, Announcements on October 29, 2007.
West Side Story, a classic American musical performed at UF
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A classic tale of love and conflicting loyalties, the musical “West Side Story” debuted on Broadway in 1957. It ran for 732 performances before closing in 1959. Now, in its 50th anniversary year, performers from the College of Fine Arts recreate this passionate tale at the University of Florida.
Tony Mata will direct […]
Filed under Top Stories, Announcements on October 29, 2007.
“Lunch and Learn” IT session to be held on Oct. 30
If you don’t know what’s happening with your computer, then you don’t know what’s happening to your data. How to keep up? Centralized Log Management is the trick, and it doesn’t have to be hard, either. Knowing the best tools and practices can make your life easier.
The next session on Tuesday, Oct.30, in Room 286 […]
Filed under Happenings on October 26, 2007.
Bill Nye, “The Science Guy,” to speak at UF Nov. 6
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Television personality Bill Nye “The Science Guy” will speak on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Florida. The show begins at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7:15 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Nye is currently the host of […]
Filed under Top Stories on October 26, 2007.
Derrer to be inducted into Rinker School Construction Hall of Fame
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Building Construction at the University of Florida will induct William R. “Rick” Derrer, president of James A. Cummings Inc., into the school’s Construction Hall of Fame at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 3 as part of the school’s homecoming activities.
The Construction Hall of Fame was established […]
Filed under Seen and Heard on October 26, 2007.
Liszt Festival to showcase piano virtuosity: Free admission Nov. 1
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Franz Liszt was the rock star of his times. Born in Hungary in 1811, Liszt toured from a young age, performing piano recitals throughout Europe and creating a sensation everywhere he went. Today, he is considered one of the most famous pianists in history for his role in elevating piano composition and […]
Filed under Top Stories on October 25, 2007.
Russian Patriarchate Choir raises the “iron curtain” at University Auditorium on Nov. 10
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Raising the “iron curtain,” the Russian Patriarchate Choir led the way in the re-discovery of Orthodox Church music. This feat is made even more impressive since it occurred during the Soviet Regime. At this time – when music was far from approved by the government – the choir spent decades […]
Filed under Happenings on October 25, 2007.