March 2008 Archive

Wall Street Journal: Richard Scher

Political science professor Richard Scher was quoted in a March 31 Wall Street Journal story about the number of felons hoping to regain their voting rights in Florida. A link is not available because the Journal is by subscription only.

Filed under UF In The News on Monday, March 31, 2008.

Scientists: New technique identifies molecular ‘biomarkers’ for disease

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida chemists are the first to use a new tool to identify the molecular signatures of serious diseases — without any previous knowledge of what these microscopic signatures or “biomarkers” should look like.

Filed under Health, Research, Sciences on Monday, March 31, 2008.

UF family finance expert gives top 10 ‘What Not to Do’ list for taxpayers

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Tax season is one of the most stressful times of the year. And a University of Florida expert cautions against making common mistakes that can complicate matters as we go about accounting for our income with the federal government.

Filed under Business, Research on Monday, March 31, 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, March 31st.

Filed under Audio on Monday, March 31, 2008.

Miami Herald: Stanley Smith

Stanley Smith, director of UF’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research, was quoted in a March 29 Miami Herald story about the projected slowing of Florida’s population growth. The story was the result of a news release.

Filed under UF In The News on Saturday, March 29, 2008.

Reuters: Daniel Smith

Political science professor Daniel Smith was quoted in a March 29 Reuters story about the potential impact of hot-button ballot questions such as gay marriage on this year’s presidential election.

Filed under UF In The News on Saturday, March 29, 2008.

UFPA presents “Chicago,” April 11-12

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The 1920s come roaring back with a vengeance when the hit musical “Chicago” comes to town on April 11 for two performances at the Phillips Center.
Based on the 1926 play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, “Chicago” is, as we are told in the show’s opening lines, “a story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, [...]

Filed under Announcements, Happenings on Saturday, March 29, 2008.

UF student to appear on ‘The Price is Right’ television show

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A University of Florida student will appear on Tuesday’s episode of “The Price Is Right,” a popular game show on the CBS network.
Kristin Lundy, a senior in the College of Health and Human Performance, is a long-time fan of “The Price Is Right” and was excited to get tickets to a taping [...]

Filed under Seen & Heard, Top Stories on Friday, March 28, 2008.

50th Anniversary Lecture Series to celebrate milestone

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Mark your calendars: The University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions has announced its 50th Anniversary Lecture Series, which will bring some of the nation’s top health policy and rehabilitation researchers to UF in celebration of the college’s milestone anniversary.
Complete times, locations and topics for the fall lectures will [...]

Filed under Announcements, Happenings on Friday, March 28, 2008.

Faculty and staff discounts offered for summer band camps

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Bands would like to offer a discount to high school and middle school children of UF faculty and staff. The discount applies to attendance at one or both of the UF Bands summer band camps.
Gator Marching Band Auxilary Camp, July 10-12
The University of Florida Auxiliary Camp will offer [...]

Filed under Announcements, Note This on Friday, March 28, 2008.