August 2008 Archive

National Public Radio: Mike Heckenberger

Anthropologist Mike Heckenberger was quoted in an Aug. 30 National Public Radio report about his research into ancient clusters of towns along the Amazon River in North Central Brazil. The story was the result of a News Bureau news release.

Filed under UF In The News on Saturday, August 30, 2008.

‘Pristine’ Amazonian region hosted large, urban civilization, study finds

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — They aren’t the lost cities early explorers sought fruitlessly to discover.

Filed under Natural History, Research, Sciences on Thursday, August 28, 2008.

Experienced oral historian takes reins of UF’s Samuel Proctor Oral History Program

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Paul Ortiz has become the director for the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program at the University of Florida.
Ortiz’s interest in oral history began as a reporter for Evergreen State College’s radio station in Washington, documenting the experiences of labor activists at events and rallies. This experience led him to graduate school at [...]

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Thursday, August 28, 2008.

Cherryholmes performance rescheduled for Jan. 16

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Cherryholmes performance, originally scheduled August 21 and postponed because of inclement weather, has been rescheduled on January 16, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets for the August 21 date will be honored for the new date. Patrons who are unable to attend the performance on the new date may receive a full [...]

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Thursday, August 28, 2008.

UF experts encourage butterfly watching to take wing with new publications

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Butterfly lovers used to catch and collect the insects, but in recent years, just watching them has become popular — and University of Florida experts say it could boost scientific research and economic development.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Research on Wednesday, August 27, 2008.

UF’s Graham Center brings national political leaders to speak Sept. 5

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two men who led national campaigns for the Republican and Democratic parties will meet Sept. 5 at the University of Florida to share insights into running a presidential campaign.
Terry McAuliffe, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and Frank Fahrenkopf Jr., former chairman of the Republican National Committee, [...]

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Wednesday, August 27, 2008.

Disabled-Ready Homes

New University of Florida research shows there’s about a 60% chance that your home could one day be home to someone with a disability and it could be you, but you might not be able to get through the doorway.

Filed under Video on Wednesday, August 27, 2008.

Research Report: Disabled-Ready Homes

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New University of Florida research shows there’s about a 60% chance that your home could one day be home to someone with a disability and it could be you, but you might not be able to get through the doorway.

Filed under Audio on Wednesday, August 27, 2008.

MSNBC: Linda Bartoshuk

Linda Bartoshuk,a professor of community dentistry and behavioral sciences, was quoted in an Aug. 26 MSNBC story about her research into the link between ear infections in early childhood and obesity later in life. The story was the result of a news release from the Health Science Center.

Filed under UF In The News on Tuesday, August 26, 2008.

Palm Beach Post: Chris McCarty

Chris McCarty, director of the survey research center, was quoted in an Aug. 26 Palm Beach Post story about the monthly Florida consumer confidence report. The story was the result of a News Bureau news release. The news was reported throughout Florida.

Filed under UF In The News on Tuesday, August 26, 2008.