June 2012 Archive

Exhibition of printed woodcuts on view at Harn through Feb. 3

GAINESVILLE, Fla.— Visitors to the Harn Museum of Art will witness the fusion of traditional Japanese printing techniques with modern European aesthetics through the “Souvenirs of Modern Asia: The Prints of Paul Jacoulet” exhibition. The exhibition will be on view through Feb. 3, 2013.

Filed under Happenings, InsideUF (Campus) on Friday, June 29, 2012.

UF’s Wi-Fi network now unified for better security

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Projects completed this summer to the University of Florida’s wireless network mean an easier, more unified Wi-Fi experience for all Gators, and better security for both end-users and UF’s wireless network.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Friday, June 29, 2012.

Parking areas set aside for convention attendees this weekend

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Several parking areas on the University of Florida campus will be affected this weekend as the Jehovah’s Witnesses convene in the O’Connell Center.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Friday, June 29, 2012.

Interaction between molecules key to dangerous drug reaction, UF researchers find

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers have helped identify the underlying cause of a genetically derived, potentially fatal reaction to an anti-HIV medication, and have begun creating a less dangerous form of the drug.

Filed under Health, Research on Thursday, June 28, 2012.

UF urges cooperation as students check into residence halls

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida is welcoming new campus residents and their families during Summer B Check-In through Friday.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Thursday, June 28, 2012.

UF researchers find natural product that boosts plant defense against root pests

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers have discovered a natural compound to battle insect pests that plague gardeners and growers.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Wednesday, June 27, 2012.

Historic St. Augustine museum open extended hours prior to closing for renovation, new exhibit

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Museum of History and Archaeology at the Government House in historic downtown St. Augustine will close July 23 for renovations and a new exhibit to open late next year.

Filed under InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Wednesday, June 27, 2012.

Museum researchers receive $53,000 to digitize ancient Mayan collection

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History researchers recently received $53,000 to enhance the museum’s online database of Mayan artifacts.

Filed under InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Wednesday, June 27, 2012.

UF faculty can speak to aspects of court decision on health care law

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Filed under General on Wednesday, June 27, 2012.

Tropical storm forces road, bridge closings in region

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation is providing an update on road and bridge closures in North Florida due to Tropical Storm Debby.

Filed under InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Tuesday, June 26, 2012.