January 2007 Archive

Grinter Gallery features photographs on global culture

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The third annual Global Culture Photography Juried Exhibition is on display through Feb. 23 at the Grinter Gallery, in the main lobby of University of Florida’s Grinter Hall.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Thursday, January 25, 2007.

Pioneer of African-American history to speak about his autobiography

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — World-renowned historian and author John Hope Franklin will speak Feb. 9 at the University of Florida as part of the annual Gus Burns Memorial Lecture Series.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Thursday, January 25, 2007.

Associated Press: Randy Braith

Exercise physiology professor Randy Braith was quoted in a Jan. 25 Associated Press national wire story about cardio-tennis.

Filed under UF In The News on Thursday, January 25, 2007.

HHP to host career fair

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The College of Health and Human Performance is hosting a Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday on the first floor of the Florida Gym. This event is open to all University of Florida students, but features companies specific to HHP majors and specializations of study.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Wednesday, January 24, 2007.

University of Florida Center for Latin American Studies hosts Bacardi Family Lecture Series on “The State of Latino Studies”

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Center for Latin American Studies will host the Bacardi Family Lecture Series on “The State of Latino Studies” during spring 2007.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Wednesday, January 24, 2007.

Microwave Sponges

Sponges have become one of the top sources of bacteria problems in most American homes. Now, University of Florida engineers have discovered that after a few minutes in a household microwave, a sponge once ridden with germs will come out bacteria-free.

Filed under Video on Wednesday, January 24, 2007.

Research Report: Microwave Sponges

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Sponges have become one of the top sources of bacteria problems in most American homes. Now, University of Florida engineers have discovered that after a few minutes in a household microwave, a sponge once ridden with germs will come out bacteria-free.

Filed under Audio on Wednesday, January 24, 2007.

Eroica Trio to perform at UF

GAINESVILLE, FL –– The critically acclaimed and internationally known Eroica Trio will appear at the University Auditorium at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Wednesday, January 24, 2007.

University Auditorium venue for Big Band Sounds of WWII

GAINESVILLE, FL –– The Big Band Sounds of WWII featuring the Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra will appear at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 9, at University Auditorium.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Tuesday, January 23, 2007.

Frederica von Stade to appear at Phillips Center

GAINESVILLE, FL –– Frederica von Stade and Samuel Ramey will appear at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Tuesday, January 23, 2007.