March 2006 Archive

Research Report: Caffeine content

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Americans gulp down soda and canned energy drinks every day, not knowing how much caffeine they’re getting. Now UF toxicologists are calling for cold beverage labels to list caffeine content. For more, here’s Research Report.

Filed under Audio on Tuesday, March 28, 2006.

UF’s dance program uses technology to reach the National Festival

GAINESVILLE, Fla., — With inventive use of technology, University of Florida’s dance program has achieved the pinnacle of accolades on the national dance scene. UF students have been selected to present “Never Enough,” choreographed by Danial Shapiro and Joanie Smith, May 16-18 at the National College Dance Festival at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

Filed under InsideUF (Campus) on Tuesday, March 28, 2006.

Political commentator Ann Coulter to speak at the University of Florida

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Ann Coulter, political commentator and author of four New York Times bestsellers, will speak at 8 p.m. April 5 at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Florida.

Filed under InsideUF (Campus) on Monday, March 27, 2006.

UF physicist receives State Department fellowship in Washington, D. C.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida physicist has received an American Institute of Physics (AIP) Fellowship at the State Department in Washington, D. C.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Monday, March 27, 2006.

Reptile chic: UF wildlife ecologist says Florida alligator farmers cashing in on fashion trend

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — While some agricultural producers are facing tough times, Florida alligator farmers are cashing in on reptile chic – the growing worldwide demand for alligator skins on everything from belts and boots to $10,000 designer handbags.

Filed under Agriculture, Business, Florida, Research on Monday, March 27, 2006.

Update: Weekly

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This is University Update Weekly, your online source for University of Florida news and events for the week of March 27th.

Filed under Audio on Monday, March 27, 2006.

The fight for water

As threatening as bird flu and terrorism may seem, the biggest cause of human suffering today is something that rarely appears in national newscasts or front-page headlines: water problems.

Filed under Op-Eds on Sunday, March 26, 2006.

Texas A&M dept. head named UF’s Health and Human Performance dean

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Steve Dorman, chairman of Texas A&M University’s department of health and kinesiology, has been named dean of the University of Florida’s College of Health and Human Performance, UF Provost Janie Fouke announced today.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Friday, March 24, 2006.

Harn MUSEs offer interactive museum experience during Museum Nights March 30

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Harn Museum University Student Educators (MUSEs) will present an interactive museum experience including gallery talks and art-making activities from 6 to 8 p.m. during Museum Nights March 30.

Filed under InsideUF (Campus) on Friday, March 24, 2006.

March 27 forum seeks input on NCAA compliance

The NCAA Self-Study Steering Committee invites questions or input regarding the draft self-study report for the NCAA Division I Athletics Certification process.

Filed under InsideUF (Campus) on Friday, March 24, 2006.