October 2007 Archive

Summary of FDLE review of student arrest available

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A summary is now available of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s review of University of Florida police officer actions in the Sept. 17 arrest of a UF student during a town hall forum for U.S. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass.
The report, which concludes that the officers acted within state guidelines, is 300 [...]

Filed under General on Wednesday, October 24, 2007.

President addresses summary of FDLE report

Dear students, faculty and staff,
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement forwarded late last week its review of the University of Florida Police Department’s actions in the arrest of student Andrew Meyer.
The report is more than 300 pages and includes many hours of taped interviews of witnesses. A full review of the document to remove information [...]

Filed under Announcements, Voices Column on Wednesday, October 24, 2007.

UF study: Men more traditional than women about marriage, children

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Women view childlessness much more favorably than men do, likely because parenting places greater demands on mothers, especially those juggling work and family responsibilities, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Family, Gender, Research on Wednesday, October 24, 2007.

UF urges vaccinations, safety steps to prevent spread of infections

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Student Health Care Center is joining with the Healthy Gator 2010 Coalition in a fall campaign to promote good health and prevent the spread of infectious diseases on campus.
UF is urging students, staff and faculty to receive vaccinations for influenza and meningococcal meningitis and to take other daily [...]

Filed under Top Stories on Wednesday, October 24, 2007.

Research Report: New Alternative Fuel

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Move over corn, a new crop is cornering the alternative fuel market and University of Florida researchers say this plant could be a solution for the high cost of diesel fuel.

Filed under Audio on Wednesday, October 24, 2007.

New Alternative Fuel

Move over corn, a new crop is cornering the alternative fuel market and University of Florida researchers say this plant could be a solution for the high cost of diesel fuel.

Filed under Video on Wednesday, October 24, 2007.

UF Dance students showcase their talents, Oct. 25-28

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The College of Fine Arts School of Theatre and Dance presents the BFA Dance showcase “Fall for Dance,” the premiere outlet for Bachelor of Fine Arts dance majors to showcase their choreographic works at the University of Florida.
Directed by Neta Pulvermacher, the unique and intimate dance showcase [...]

Filed under Happenings on Tuesday, October 23, 2007.

Homecoming offers fun for all

Each year, students, faculty, staff and alumni pack Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and flow through the streets of campus for a weekend of football and festivities, in celebration of the University of Florida’s Homecoming.
Gator Growl, featuring performances by comedian and impressionist Frank Caliendo and legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, will once again headline the list [...]

Filed under Note This on Tuesday, October 23, 2007.

UF celebrates National Campus Sustainability Day

For the third year in a row, the University of Florida’s Office of Sustainability will celebrate National Campus Sustainability Day. The event starts at 10 a.m. on Oct. 24 and features a number of activities designed to raise awareness of campus sustainability efforts.
The day will begin on the Reitz Student Union North Lawn, with President [...]

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Tuesday, October 23, 2007.

InsideUF: October 23, 2007

Here’s the print version of InsideUF for October 23, 2007.

Filed under InsideUF (Campus), Print Edition on Tuesday, October 23, 2007.