February 2008 Archive

Grand opening scheduled for Bob Graham Center at UF

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As the Bob Graham Center for Public Service at the University of Florida prepares for its grand opening celebration set for March 4 and 5, its goal of attracting big names in American politics and public policy to Florida is beginning to take shape.
A distinguished list of political leaders highlights the spring [...]

Filed under Happenings on Thursday, February 21, 2008.

Reuters: Jay Ritter

Finance professor Jay Ritter was quoted in a Feb. 21 Reuters story about Nasdaq’s decision to require standards for listing ?blank-check? companies.

Filed under UF In The News on Thursday, February 21, 2008.

‘The Fresh Aire Music of Mannheim Steamroller’ is coming on Feb. 27

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — “The Fresh Aire Music of Mannheim Steamroller” is the highly anticipated concept tour created, cast, arranged and produced by Chip Davis. The 43-city tour features a Gainesville appearance at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 at the Phillips Center.
“The Fresh Aire Music of Mannheim Steamroller” features a cast of the most talented and [...]

Filed under Happenings on Wednesday, February 20, 2008.

UF awards nation’s first online doctoral degree in classics

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida has awarded the nation’s first doctor of philosophy degree in classical studies pursued online. David McClister of Tampa successfully defended his dissertation on Feb. 11 and is set to graduate during UF’s next commencement ceremony in May.
The classical studies distance learning graduate program was established at the University [...]

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Wednesday, February 20, 2008.

Associated Press: Paul Robell

Paul Robell, vice president for development and alumni affairs, was quoted in a Feb. 20 Associated Press story about the increase in donations to U.S. universities. The quote was the result of a News Bureau referral. The story ran in numerous newspapers nationwide.

Filed under UF In The News on Wednesday, February 20, 2008.

Police arrest man in connection with SFCC situation

Police arrested a man this afternoon they say pointed a handgun at another person earlier today at Santa Fe Community College.
University of Florida police officers participated in the search for the man as well as the arrest, which occurred at an apartment complex near the Oaks Mall, said UF Police Chief Linda Stump. UF officers [...]

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Tuesday, February 19, 2008.

Next week’s ‘Florida Saves’ campaign urges state residents to save for a rainy day

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Expect a call from your conscience next week, telling you it’s time to blow the dust off that piggy bank.
The organizers behind Florida Saves and UF Saves — both part of a national push called America Saves — don’t mind nagging. During America Saves Week, which runs from Feb. 24 through March [...]

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Tuesday, February 19, 2008.

Advertisers, neuroscientists trace source of emotions in brain

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — First came direct marketing, then focus groups. Now, advertisers, with the help of neuroscientists, are closing in on the holy grail: mind reading.

Filed under Business, Research, Sciences on Tuesday, February 19, 2008.

UF experts available to comment on Cuban situation

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The following experts at the University of Florida are available today to speak to the news media about the impact of Fidel Castro’s resignation as president of Cuba:

Filed under General on Tuesday, February 19, 2008.

Cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han highlight the musical talents of Vienna, Feb. 24

GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Vienna gave birth to some of the greatest composers in the classical music genre. David Finckel, of the Emerson Quartet, and Wu Han will highlight these composers and their compositions in “Voices of Vienna” at 5 p.m. on Feb. 24 at the University Auditorium.
Considered by many to be “the greatest musical city the [...]

Filed under Announcements, Happenings on Tuesday, February 19, 2008.