August 2000 Archive

UF Engineer: New Method Predicts Severity Of Hurricane-Driven Waves

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As Hurricane Alberto churns in the open Atlantic, a University of Florida coastal engineering professor says he has developed a new method to more accurately estimate the severity of waves near shore during hurricanes.

Filed under Engineering, Environment, Research on Wednesday, August 9, 2000.

UF Study: Despite Age Or Weight, Most Judge Their Body Size Good Enough

GAINESVILLE, Fla. —A surprising number of Americans consider their physical image within the range of sizes that are acceptable, despite living in a society that glamorizes buff bodies and thin figures, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Health, Research on Tuesday, August 8, 2000.

UF Capital Campaign Exceeds Goal And Expectations At $759 Million

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — It has been a fund-raising campaign with a full head of steam since it went public in 1997. Now, the University of Florida’s five-year capital campaign has exceeded its expanded goal with a current total of $759.3 million in gifts and commitments.

Filed under Awards & Honors, InsideUF (Campus) on Monday, August 7, 2000.

UF Expert: Presidential Race Could Forever Change Campaigning

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — While the outcomes of this summer’s political conventions are predictable, the same cannot be said for the campaigns each candidate will wage this fall, says a University of Florida political communications expert.

Filed under Florida, Law, Politics, Research on Friday, August 4, 2000.

Hypnosis Helps Patients Control Stress And Anxiety, UF Researchers Say

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Hypnosis is often thought of as losing control because of the Hollywood stereotype: “Look into my eyes, you are getting sleepy and you’re falling under my spell.”

Filed under Health, Research on Thursday, August 3, 2000.