2006 Archive

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Jay Ritter

Finance professor Jay Ritter was quoted in a Dec. 19 Atlanta Journal-Constitution (circ. 382,421) story about the fact that fewer Georgia companies are opting for initial public stock offerings.

Filed under UF In The News on Tuesday, December 19, 2006.

St. Petersburg Times: Brandon Moore

A survey by a doctoral student showing that most people think skyscrapers are safe post-9/11 was briefed Dec. 19 in the St. Petersburg Times. The brief was the result of a news release.

Filed under UF In The News on Tuesday, December 19, 2006.

Veterinary administrator named executive associate dean at college

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — James P. Thompson, D.V.M., has been named executive associate dean of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.

Filed under Appointments on Tuesday, December 19, 2006.

Bauer to chair clinical and health psychology department

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Internationally known neuropsychologist Russell Bauer has been named chairman of the department of clinical and health psychology at the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions.

Filed under Appointments on Tuesday, December 19, 2006.

History-hunting geneticists can still follow familiar trail

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As the world’s first explorers branched away from humanity’s birthplace in east Africa some 65,000 years ago, distinct mutations accumulated in the DNA of each population, essentially providing a genetic trail for modern researchers to follow.

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

New York Times: Bruce Goldberger

Toxicologist Bruce Goldberger was quoted in a Dec. 12 New York Times (circ. 1.1 million) story about the unknown health effects of energy drinks.
See related news release.

Filed under UF In The News on Tuesday, December 19, 2006.

Skyscraper Fears

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More than five years after the 9-11 attacks, many people who work or live in a high-rise believe skyscrapers are still terrorist targets, but a new University of Florida study shows even more of those people still feel safe.

Filed under Audio on Tuesday, December 19, 2006.

U.S. News & World Report: Michael Perri

Michael Perri, associate dean and a professor of clinical and health psychology, was quoted in a Dec. 17 U.S. News & World Report story about how to make your workout more efficient. See related news release.

Filed under UF In The News on Tuesday, December 19, 2006.

Bulgarian State Opera brings “The Marriage of Figaro” to UF

GAINESVILLE, FL – The Bulgarian State Opera will present “The Marriage of Figaro” at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 11 at the University of Florida’s Phillips Center. A pre-performance discussion led by Tony Offerle, professor of opera, will take place at 6:45 p.m.

Filed under Campus, Announcements on Monday, December 18, 2006.

Five years post-9/11, survey shows most consider skyscrapers safe

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Five years after terrorists destroyed the World Trade Center, a majority of respondents in a University of Florida study say they felt safe living and working in skyscrapers despite believing they are terrorist targets.

Filed under Research, Architecture, Engineering, Politics, Sciences on Monday, December 18, 2006.