January 2008 Archive

Harpers: Christopher Slobogin

Law professor Christopher Slobogin was interviewed in the Jan. 29 Harper’s magazine on the subject of his new book, “Privacy at Risk: The New Government Surveillance and the Fourth Amendment.”

Filed under UF In The News on Tuesday, January 29, 2008.

Washington Post: Bob Graham

Retired Sen. Bob Graham wrote a Jan. 29 Washington Post column about the need for bipartisanship to return to Congress and the White House. Graham leads the new Bob Graham Center for Public Service at UF.

Filed under UF In The News on Tuesday, January 29, 2008.

Marston Science Library display space available

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Marston Science Library invites individuals and campus organizations to reserve the display case located at the building’s entrance. This space is available for any UF-affiliated person or group, including students, faculty and staff, to highlight a project, program or collection. Reservations are taken up to a year in advance and displays [...]

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Monday, January 28, 2008.

Beethoven Cycle continues with Pacifica Quartet performance on Feb. 10

GAINESVILLE, Fla.— Beethoven Cycles are a rarity, particularly outside of major metropolitan areas, but Gainesville audiences have a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and complexity of some of Beethoven’s most inspiring compositions through a special two-season cycle at University of Florida Performing Arts.
As a part of the Beethoven Cycle, six string groups will perform [...]

Filed under Happenings on Monday, January 28, 2008.

Zoologists: Lusty voles, mindless of danger, mate like rabbits

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Forgetful Casanovas are lucky in love.

Filed under Research, Sciences on Monday, January 28, 2008.

Junior Science, Engineering, and Humanities Symposium starts Sunday

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Preparations are under way for the 45th Annual Junior Science, Engineering, and Humanities Symposium to be held Feb. 3-5 at the University of Florida.
More than 300 ninth- through 12th-grade students and science teachers from school districts throughout the state will attend. The event is sponsored by the university’s Center for Precollegiate [...]

Filed under Happenings on Monday, January 28, 2008.

Update: Weekly

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This is Update Weekly, your online audio source of University of Florida news and events for the week beginning Monday, January 28th.

Filed under Audio on Monday, January 28, 2008.

Boston Globe: Daniel Smith

Political science professor Daniel Smith was quoted in a Jan. 25 Boston Globe story about the Republican presidential primary race in Florida. See related News Bureau tip sheet pitching Smith to national media.

Filed under UF In The News on Friday, January 25, 2008.

Healthy Gators 2010 kicks off new year with Walking Gators program

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Healthy Gators 2010 coalition encourages faculty, staff and students of all fitness levels to de-stress during the workday, meet new people and get fresh air and exercise with the new Walking Gators program beginning at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday.
The lunch-hour walking program will kick off at each of the [...]

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Friday, January 25, 2008.

Reuters: Michael Martinez

Political science professor Michael Martinez was quoted in a Jan. 25 Reuters story about Rudy Giuliani’s political troubles in Florida. The quote was the result of a News Bureau tip sheet.

Filed under UF In The News on Friday, January 25, 2008.