November 2010 Archive

UF study: White ibis mating habits altered by mercury consumption

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When University of Florida researchers began studying the effects of mercury consumption on white ibises, they had a hunch the contaminant might affect the birds’ ability to produce chicks.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Research, Sciences on Tuesday, November 30, 2010.

Mitchell to speak Thursday before Academic and Professional Assembly

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs Thomas J. Mitchell will speak at 3 p.m. Thursday in Emerson Alumni Hall’s Warrington Room. The presentation is hosted by the UF Academic and Professional Assembly.

Filed under Happenings, InsideUF (Campus) on Tuesday, November 30, 2010.

Legato first to receive memorial award

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Karen Legato, senior director of development and alumni affairs for the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, has become the first recipient of the University of Florida Foundation’s Debbie Klapp Memorial Award.

Filed under InsideUF (Campus), Note This on Tuesday, November 30, 2010.

Innovation Square

University of Florida officials have unveiled plans for Innovation Square, a large scale research park that will aid in the development of high-tech companies.

Filed under Video on Tuesday, November 30, 2010.

Florida’s consumer confidence retains most of last month’s gains

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s consumer confidence dipped only slightly in November to 72 after a large jump in October, portending good news for holiday retailers as higher levels of optimism remained in effect, according to a new University of Florida survey.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Tuesday, November 30, 2010.

Fogging, misting systems can protect ornamental foliage plants from cold, UF experts say

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida winters are mild by human standards, but don’t tell that to an aglaonema, sometimes called Chinese evergreen.

Filed under Agriculture, Environment, Florida, Research on Tuesday, November 30, 2010.

Test of UF’s emergency notification system planned for Wednesday

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida will conduct a test of its emergency notification system between 11:30 a.m. and noon Wednesday.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Monday, November 29, 2010.

UF officials roll out plans for Innovation Square on SW Second Avenue

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida officials today unveiled plans for Innovation Square, a large-scale development capitalizing on university research to be built on Southwest Second Avenue between the UF campus and downtown Gainesville.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Monday, November 29, 2010.

Arts sampler offers plenty

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Many of the most popular offerings by six area arts organizations are available in a subscription package this month and in the spring.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Monday, November 29, 2010.

Major announcement scheduled Monday regarding Innovation Square

WHO: University of Florida President Bernie Machen, UF Senior Vice President for Administration and Business Ventures Brian Beach, community leaders.
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29
WHERE: Emerson Alumni Hall, President’s Room
WHAT: Machen has invited local governmental officials and other business and community leaders to a luncheon, where he will present plans for Innovation Square, [...]

Filed under General on Wednesday, November 24, 2010.