September 2006 Archive

Research Report: Working Stress

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Research suggests that late hours and red tape hurt your job performance more than you or your boss realize.
University of Florida researchers tested the effects of different types of stress on employees across various occupations. They found challenge stressors had a direct positive impact by motivating workers. But researcher Nathan Podsakoff says hindrance [...]

Filed under Audio on Wednesday, September 27, 2006.

Pugh Hall groundbreaking celebration

Groundbreaking celebration for Jim and Alexis Pugh Hall, the future home of the Bob Graham Center for Public Service

Filed under General on Tuesday, September 26, 2006.

InsideUF: September 26, 2006

Here’s the print version of InsideUF for September 26, 2006.

Filed under InsideUF (Campus), Print Edition on Tuesday, September 26, 2006.

Astronomers discover two new planets, both among the hottest ever

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Astronomers have discovered two new planets outside our solar system, both extremely close to their stars and thus among the hottest ever found.

Filed under Astronomy, Research, Sciences on Tuesday, September 26, 2006.

Dip in gas prices helps consumer confidence to recover August losses

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Falling gas prices boosted consumer confidence among Floridians by five points to 82 in September, causing it to recover some of last month’s losses, University of Florida economists report.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Tuesday, September 26, 2006.

Chicago Tribune: Jacobo Konigsberg

Physicist Jacobo Konigsberg was quoted in a Sept. 26 story in the Chicago Tribune (circ. 600,988) about the B-sub-s meson particle.

Filed under UF In The News on Tuesday, September 26, 2006.

New York Times: Rob Carr

Rob Carr, director of engineering services for the College of Journalism and Communications, was quoted in a Sept. 26 New York Times (circ. )0)) story about Radio and TV Marti. The quote was the result of a UF News Bureau referral.

Filed under UF In The News on Tuesday, September 26, 2006.

Community Campaign director leaving after 13 years of success

In the 14 years Jim Morgan has been director of business services at the University of Florida, he has overseen a number of high-profile projects. Perhaps one of Morgan’s biggest projects has been one that is also closest to his heart: the UF Community Campaign.

Filed under InsideUF (Campus) on Tuesday, September 26, 2006.

Nominations for Davis Productivity Awards due Sept. 29

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Nominations are due 5 p.m. Friday for the Davis Productivity Awards, an annual program honoring state government employees throughout Florida who have significantly increased productivity in delivering state services and products.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Monday, September 25, 2006.

Dedication ceremony for Kathryn Chicone Ustler Hall

WHAT: Dedication ceremony for Kathryn Chicone Ustler Hall
WHEN: 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 29
WHERE: Ustler Hall, located off Fletcher Drive on the University of Florida campus
BACKGROUND: Ustler Hall, formerly known as the Women’s Gym, was the first permanent structure at the University of Florida intended for campuswide use. It reopened for classes this fall after sitting [...]

Filed under General on Monday, September 25, 2006.