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UF, China’s Zhejiang University to collaborate on clean energy research
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Thirteen members of one of China’s top universities visited the University of Florida this week to discuss collaboration and begin planning a joint research center on clean energy.
Researchers at Hangzhou-based Zhejiang University, one of China’s top three universities, plan to work with their UF counterparts on research and educational efforts aimed at […]
Filed under Top Stories, Announcements on July 24, 2008.
Museum Night (tonight) features live entertainment and art-making experience
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Visitors at the Harn Museum of Art will enjoy innovative and engaging programming during Museum Nights from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday.
Beginning at 6 p.m. guests are invited to explore water-based art media activities that complement the Harn Museum of Art’s all-video exhibition “Cross-Currents in Recent Video Installation: Water as […]
Filed under Top Stories, Announcements on July 24, 2008.
Harn to remain open on Tuesdays thanks to generous support
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Harn Museum of Art is pleased to announce that the museum will remain open on Tuesdays, thanks to the generous support of Harn members and friends.
After the University of Florida announced a university-wide budget reduction for the 2008 – 2009 fiscal year, the Harn was required to lower the cost […]
Filed under Top Stories, Announcements on July 23, 2008.
UF research center to focus on reliability of military computer chips
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new University of Florida research program will seek to improve the reliability of the electronic devices in many military radar systems and space-based communications equipment.
A kickoff meeting for the College of Engineering-based Center for a 21st Century Approach to Electronic Reliability is set for Thursday. The center is funded with a […]
Filed under Top Stories, Announcements on July 22, 2008.
Growth in UF’s online programs a good sign for pharmaceutical industry
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Rapid growth in enrollment in the University of Florida’s online pharmacy programs bodes well for the growth of Florida’s pharmaceutical industry, says a University of Florida professor.
The UF College of Pharmacy offered its first online master’s degree program two years ago, and interest has been so high the college has followed up […]
Filed under Top Stories, Announcements on July 21, 2008.
UF’s ‘Green Team’ encourages sustainability across campus
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Office of Sustainability has developed a program called the Green Team. This new organization will create a network of volunteers in each college and unit at UF, and it will provide guidance and share the best practices for the implementation of sustainability initiatives within departments and across campus. […]
Filed under Top Stories, Announcements on July 7, 2008.
Paul D’Anieri takes the reins of UF’s largest college on July 1
His last name is pronounced Da-NYER-ee, but he won’t mind if you botch it. “My family doesn’t even agree on how to pronounce it,” said Paul J. D’Anieri, the new dean of UF’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
D’Anieri’s background includes learning several languages and living in various parts of the world prior to […]
Filed under Top Stories, Announcements on July 1, 2008.
Libyan professor participates in State Department institute at UF
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two years ago, the United States restored full diplomatic relations with Libya. This summer, a Libyan mass media professor will participate in a State Department institute at the University of Florida.
Garyounis University professor Jouma Mohamed M. ElFotaysi joins 17 participants from around the world June 29 in the six-week Study of the […]
Filed under Top Stories, Announcements on June 19, 2008.
New concealed weapons law does not apply to UF
As you may have heard, a new state law in Florida that becomes effective July 1 will allow employees who have a concealed weapons permit to keep their guns in their cars while at work.
However, it is important to note that the new law does not apply to the University of Florida. The law […]
Filed under Top Stories, Announcements on June 18, 2008.
UF student wins Hearst competition
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Almost as soon as recent University of Florida journalism graduate John Cox landed in San Francisco earlier this month, he started competing in the national Hearst Championships. After attending a dinner reception, he received his spot-news assignment and quickly hit the pavement.
Forty-eight hours later, Cox, of Niceville, Fla., became the third UF […]
Filed under Top Stories, Announcements on June 17, 2008.