GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Despite threats from people in storm-ravaged areas to move away, new University of Florida research shows that the devastating 2004 hurricane season had little or no effect on Florida’s 2004-2005 population growth.
University of Florida rededicates Murphree Hall, a student housing complex which has been renovated over the past two years for $8.6 million. A short ceremony will be followed with tours and refreshments.
Jack Hebb, a citrus agent, was quoted in an Oct. 31 story on the Wall Street Journal’s Dow Jones Newswires about rising citrus and sugar futures after Hurricane Wilma.
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This is University Update Weekly, your online source for University of Florida news and events for the week of October 31st.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission sets the standard for all reactors.
Political science professor Dan Smith was quoted in an Oct. 28 Los Angeles Times (circ. 902,164) story about initiative fundraising in California.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will offer “Flying Dragons and Other Aquatic Insects” from 10 a.m. to noon Nov.
12 as part of its fall exploration series “Let’s Explore Aquatic Critters” where students in grades K-5 can visit exhibits, make crafts and stretch their imaginations in hands-on classes.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Three students – two from the University of Florida and one from the University of Central Florida — have contracted hepatitis A, and UF and Alachua County health officials are investigating how it may have occurred.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Physics professor Arthur Hebard and chemistry professor Weihong Tan have been awarded the distinction of Fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) along with 374 other scientists this week. The association annually elevates its top members to the rank of Fellow in recognition of their distinguished efforts in the advancement of science. To date, 24 UF faculty have received this honor.
James W. Kimbrough, an expert on molds, mildews and mushrooms, was quoted in an Oct. 27 Associated Press national wire story about a Missouri man’s discovery of a 56-pound mushroom.