August 2009 Archive

Journalist group names UF national student chapter of the year

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Society of Professional Journalists has named its University of Florida student chapter the Outstanding Campus Chapter of the Year.
SPJ will present the honor Friday at its annual convention in Indianapolis during the Mark of Excellence Awards Luncheon to chapter President April Dudash, a journalism senior at UF’s College of Journalism [...]

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Tuesday, August 25, 2009.

Good news about housing and stocks lifts Florida’s consumer confidence

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Rising housing prices, stock market gains and the lack of any new setbacks in the national economy boosted Florida’s consumer confidence three points to 70 this month, according to a new University of Florida survey.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Tuesday, August 25, 2009.

UF offers advice for dealing with H1N1 swine flu virus

With the fall semester under way, the University of Florida wants to ensure that students, faculty and staff have the latest and most accurate information regarding the Novel H1N1 flu virus.
First and foremost, prevention is one of the most effective ways to deal with Novel H1N1, also known as swine flu. Basic good hygiene includes [...]

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Tuesday, August 25, 2009.

UF professor wins award for quantum mechanics computing research

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The American Chemical Society named University of Florida professor Kenneth M. Merz recipient of its prestigious Award for Computers in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research.
Merz, a faculty member in the chemistry department and member of the Quantum Theory Project, was honored in recognition of his use of quantum mechanics to study chemical, biological [...]

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Seen & Heard, Top Stories on Monday, August 24, 2009.

ESPN provides Web showcase for SEC universities to focus on academics

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida has joined with the 11 other Southeastern Conference institutions in launching the SEC Academic Network, a Web site designed to promote academic and research endeavors of SEC universities that is being established by the SEC in partnership with ESPN and the member universities.

Filed under Research on Monday, August 24, 2009.

New grape variety is disease resistant and good to eat, IFAS researcher says

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Southern Jewel, the latest grape variety issued by the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, is high-yielding, disease resistant and produces fruit in big bunches.

Filed under Florida, Research on Monday, August 24, 2009.

UF to break ground for expansion of Southwest Recreation Center

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Filed under General on Friday, August 21, 2009.

Learn about studying abroad on Sept. 23

Be a “Global Gator” by studying in another country and seeing the places you’ve only read about. Explore the Colosseum in Rome. Smell the lavender in Provence. Stroll the medina in Fez. Eat tapas with the locals in Seville. The world is your textbook when you study abroad.
The University of Florida International Center [...]

Filed under Announcements, Happenings, InsideUF (Campus) on Thursday, August 20, 2009.

SEC Academic Network

The University of Florida is joining with 11 other Southeastern Conference institutions to launch the SEC Academic Network, a website designed to promote academic endeavors of SEC universities, using ESPN360.com technology.

Filed under Video on Wednesday, August 19, 2009.

Machen & Meyer at the Civic Club

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With a new school year and a new football season about to kick off, UF President Bernie Machen and Gator Head Coach Urban Meyer headlined the annual Joint Civic Club Luncheon.

Filed under Audio on Wednesday, August 19, 2009.