February 2007 Archive

‘Ligature 2007′ showcases graphic design’s practical style

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A weeklong graphic design show highlighting real-world applications of high-end design called Ligature kicks off with a Feb. 23 opening at the University of Florida College of Fine Arts’ Focus Gallery.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Thursday, February 22, 2007.

Kids’ Hearing Loss

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Millions of older Americans battle hearing loss, but thanks to new audio technology like Ipods and noisy toys, experts say today’s children risk hearing damage earlier in life than their parents or grandparents did. Here’s UF audiologist Michelle Colburn.

Filed under Audio on Thursday, February 22, 2007.

Kwolek-Folland tapped as interim associate provost

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Angel Kwolek-Folland has been named interim associate provost, according to a statement made Tuesday by Provost Janie Fouke. Kwolek-Folland, associate dean for Centers, Institutes and International Affairs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will replace Joe Glover, who left the position to become interim dean of CLAS.

Filed under Announcements, Appointments, InsideUF (Campus) on Wednesday, February 21, 2007.

Keb’ Mo’ brings ‘Suitcase’ tour to UF’s Phillips Center

GAINESVILLE, FL –– Keb’ Mo’ The Suitcase Tour presented by High Sierra makes a stop at the Phillips Center at 7:30 p.m. March 7.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Wednesday, February 21, 2007.

Living Well offers 30-minute workout incentive program

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Living Well, the University of Florida faculty and staff wellness center, is helping its members maintain their fitness goals by offering Living Well 150, a six-week, 30-minute workout incentive program. The program starts this week and continues through April 2. Members can sign up at the Living Well front desk, and the last day to register is Monday.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Tuesday, February 20, 2007.

UF professor receives $300,000 grant for marine ecosystem research

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida zoology professor Brian Silliman likes to say that little guys can have big effects.

Filed under Research on Tuesday, February 20, 2007.

Harn Museum curator to speak on African healing, divination

GAINESVILLE, Fla. –– The Harn Museum of Art’s curator of African art will give insight to Africa’s systems of healing during a gallery talk at 3 p.m. on Feb. 25. Susan Cooksey will explore the aesthetic, multisensory and complex qualities of objects used in traditional and contemporary healing practices in Africa, which is explored in the Harn’s newest exhibition, “African Arts of Healing and Divination.”

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Tuesday, February 20, 2007.

Less is more for label readers, UF research shows

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Apparently, most grocery-store goers shop for what they don’t want.

Filed under Health, Research on Tuesday, February 20, 2007.

InsideUF: February 20, 2007

Here’s the print version of InsideUF for February 20, 2007.

Filed under InsideUF (Campus), Print Edition on Tuesday, February 20, 2007.

UF student-scholar says McNair program is ‘priceless’

For most college students who dream of one day holding a Ph.D. in their hand, the journey through graduate school will be like nothing they ever experienced. But for University of Florida student David Green, pursuing a higher degree will be a smooth transition.

Filed under InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Monday, February 19, 2007.