December 2006 Archive

Washington Post: Michael Marsiske

Michael Marsiske, a clinical and health psychologist, was quoted in a Dec. 20 story in the Washington Post about his study showing that mental exercise helps keep elderly brains sharp. The story was the result of a news release.

Filed under UF In The News on Wednesday, December 20, 2006.

New York Times: Bernie Machen

President Bernie Machen was quoted in a Dec. 20 New York Times (circ. 1.1 million) story about UF balancing its aim to become a top 10 university with remaining accessible to students of all income levels. The story also appeared in the International Herald Tribune .

Filed under UF In The News on Wednesday, December 20, 2006.

Bloomberg News: Bernie Machen

President Bernie Machen was quoted in a Dec. 20 Bloomberg News story about his and FSU President T.K. Wetherell’s suggestion of having an alternative playoff system to the BCS.

Filed under UF In The News on Wednesday, December 20, 2006.

Historic preservation enhances quality of life of Floridians, UF study finds

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Historic preservation enhances the quality of life of Floridians through economic and cultural contributions to an improved sense of place, according to a new study from the University of Florida.

Filed under Architecture, Florida, Law, Politics, Research on Wednesday, December 20, 2006.

Venetian-based Interpreti Veneziani sets U.S. premiere at UF

GAINESVILLE, FL – Interpreti Veneziani makes its U.S. premiere at the University of Florida with a 4 p.m. Jan. 14 performance at the University Auditorium. A pre-performance discussion with Howard Rothman will be held at 3 p.m.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Wednesday, December 20, 2006.

Research Report: Cool Shoulder Pads

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A little science has given the Florida Gators an edge in cooling down on the field. University of Florida researchers have developed special shoulder pads that channel forced cool air between a player’s uniform and body. When players hit the bench, they plug a tube concealed in their pads into a benchside cooling [...]

Filed under Audio on Wednesday, December 20, 2006.

Cool Shoulder Pads

A little science has given the Florida Gators an edge in cooling down on the field. University of Florida researchers have developed special shoulder pads that channel forced cool air between a player’s uniform and body.

Filed under Video on Wednesday, December 20, 2006.

‘Music of Ray Charles’ coming to UF’s Phillips Center

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Direct from London’s West End and a sold-out European tour, “I Can’t Stop Loving You – The Music of Ray Charles” will make its Gainesville premiere for one show only at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 28 at the University of Florida’s Phillips Center. Tickets are on sale now for the show directed and choreographed by Gary Lloyd, creator of the successful production in the United Kingdom.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Tuesday, December 19, 2006.

Russian ballet troupe to present “One Thousand and One Nights”

GAINESVILLE, FL – The State Ballet Theatre of Russia will present “One Thousand and One Nights” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12 at the University of Florida’s Phillips Center. A pre-performance discussion with the company is scheduled for 6:45 p.m.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Tuesday, December 19, 2006.

Mental exercise has long-term benefits for seniors

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Just as physical exercise is good for the body, mental training can keep older minds functioning better, with results lasting for years.

Filed under Aging, Health, Research on Tuesday, December 19, 2006.