October 2011 Archive

UF homepage redesign to launch Nov. 7

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Gator Nation is getting a new virtual front door.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Monday, October 31, 2011.

UF shares traditions, tips for social campus exploration through Foursquare partnership

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida students, alumni and visitors can now explore campus in a whole new way thanks to the UF partnership with location-based social medium and mobile application Foursquare.

Filed under InsideUF (Campus), Technology, Top Stories on Monday, October 31, 2011.

Nov. 3 Board of Trustees Telephone Conference Call

Media advisory

Filed under General on Friday, October 28, 2011.

Students steer Homecoming, Growl toward success

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As students file into Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for the culminating football game Nov. 5, it might be hard to imagine the hard work that goes into making Homecoming week happen.

Filed under InsideUF (Campus) on Friday, October 28, 2011.

I-75 ramps at Newberry Road to be closed at night for starting Sunday

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Interstate 75 entrance and exit ramps at Newberry Road are scheduled to close overnight for resurfacing beginning this Sunday night, and traffic will be detoured to either Archer Road or Northwest 39th Avenue, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Friday, October 28, 2011.

Governments must plan for migration in response to climate change, researchers say

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Governments around the world must be prepared for mass migrations caused by rising global temperatures or face the possibility of calamitous results, say University of Florida scientists on a research team reporting in the Oct. 28 edition of Science.

Filed under Environment, Research, Sciences on Thursday, October 27, 2011.

Winners of Global Culture Photo competition announced

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida International Center has announced the winners of the 8th Annual Global Culture Photo competition.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Thursday, October 27, 2011.

Six shows added to University of Florida Performing Arts’ schedule

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Performing Arts has added six shows to its 2011-12 season lineup, all of which will go on sale to the public on Nov. 21

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Thursday, October 27, 2011.

UF researchers receive $2.7 million to study hazardous alcohol use in women with HIV

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers have received a $2.7 million grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to evaluate whether a common medication can help women with HIV reduce their alcohol consumption and improve their overall health.

Filed under Gender, Health, Research on Wednesday, October 26, 2011.

NSF Research Day to feature hundreds of posters

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — NSF Research Day is an annual event featuring research from graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including social, behavioral and economic disciplines.

Filed under Happenings, InsideUF (Campus) on Tuesday, October 25, 2011.