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Scientists get look at genes' defensive playbook

Published: August 31 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Using a new method to identify networks of infection-fighting genes, scientists writing in today's (Aug. 31) online edition of Nature say more than 15 percent of our genes are mobilized to defend against microbial attacks.

Technique helps puts freeze on need for repeat breast surgeries

Published: August 31 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Women with breast cancer who undergo lumpectomy could avoid a return trip to the operating room, thanks to a laboratory test that quickly confirms whether surgeons have removed the entire tumor — before their patients head home, University of Florida physicians report.

Scientists get look at genes’ defensive playbook

Published: August 31 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Using a new method to identify networks of infection-fighting genes, scientists writing in today’s (Aug. 31) online edition of Nature say more than 15 percent of our genes are mobilized to defend against microbial attacks.

Gator Growl Talent Night seeks performers to audition

Published: August 31 2005

GAINESVILLE – Auditions for Gator Growl Talent Night will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 7 the Reitz Student Union Rooms 361-362. Talent Night will be held Sept. 20 at The Venue (formerly Graffiti Beach) in downtown Gainesville.

UF anthropologist sees hurricane changing New Orleans' nature

Published: August 30 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — New Orleans' unique personality - and those of its residents — may never be the same in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Gators urged to help victims of hurricane Katrina

Published: August 30 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Officials with the University of Florida Center for Leadership and Service would like to suggest a number of ways for students, faculty and staff to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

UF anthropologist sees hurricane changing New Orleans’ nature

Published: August 30 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — New Orleans’ unique personality – and those of its residents — may never be the same in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Snapshot

Published: August 30 2005

$875,000 grant may help astronomers see new planets

Published: August 30 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Thanks to an $875,000 grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation, University of Florida astronomy researchers will develop an instrument that has the capability of observing stars at 10 times the depth of current surveys, to detect thousands of new planets.

UF study: fuel prices continue to hurt Florida consumer confidence

Published: August 30 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s consumer confidence dropped three points to 92 in August, reflecting continued concerns over high fuel prices, University of Florida economists report.

UF's winning robotic submarine provides peek at the future

Published: August 29 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — On the heels of the rescue of a Russian mini-submarine by a remotely operated sub, University of Florida students are leading their compatriots in the design of the next generation of robotic underwater vehicles.

Update: Weekly

Published: August 29 2005

Information Technology orientation coming in September

Published: August 29 2005

A new Information Technology (IT) orientation session will be held in September.

UF groups to clean laptops, install open-source software

Published: August 29 2005

As part of the University of Florida’s Weeks of Welcome, the Florida Free Culture student organization will host its first Free Your PC event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday on the north lawn of the Reitz Student Union.

Snapshot

Published: August 26 2005

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Published: August 25 2005

First of its kind: UF launches center for food distribution and retailing

Published: August 24 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Described by researchers as the first of its kind in the world, the new Center for Food Distribution and Retailing at the University of Florida will help the nation’s $950 billion retail food industry provide consumers with high quality products at affordable prices.

Hurricane preparation vital for people with disabilities, says UF expert

Published: August 24 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Weathering a hurricane is never easy, but evacuations, power outages and other storm-related hardships present special challenges for older people or those with disabilities – which makes planning ahead especially important for these individuals, says a University of Florida expert.

Freshman class

Published: August 24 2005

UF/IFAS faculty appointed to new Florida Oceans and Coastal Council

Published: August 24 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — James Cato and Karl Havens, professors at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, have been appointed to the new Florida Oceans and Coastal Council, established by the 2005 Florida Legislature to help protect and conserve the state’s ocean and coastal resources while recognizing their economic benefits.

Gordon 'Stumpy' Harris named chairman of capital campaign committee

Published: August 23 2005

Gordon "Stumpy" Harris, founder of the law firm of Harris, Harris, Bauerle & Sharma, was recently named chairman of the Gator Booster Capital Campaign Committee at the University of Florida.

UF president will speak to faculty about state of university

Published: August 23 2005

University of Florida President Bernie Machen’s State of the University report to the UF Faculty Senate.

Snapshot

Published: August 23 2005

Provost: UF prepares for dramatic increase in freshman admissions

Published: August 23 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida is preparing for a larger-than-expected freshman class, a trend that other academic institutions around the country appear to be experiencing as well, according to the university’s new provost.

Airborne drones, mimicking gulls, alter wing shape for agility

Published: August 23 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The military’s next generation of airborne drones won’t be just small and silent – they’ll also dive between buildings, zoom under overpasses and land on apartment balconies.

Morphing planes

Published: August 23 2005

Snapshot

Published: August 22 2005

Update: Weekly

Published: August 22 2005

UF autism researcher receives $1.1 million in NIH funding

Published: August 22 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida autism researcher whose program focuses on the in-home training of fathers to better communicate and play with their autistic children recently received $1.1 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health.

University Athletic Association donates 2004 pay-per-view proceeds to libraries

Published: August 19 2005

The University of Florida Athletic Association recently donated $75,000 to the George A. Smathers Libraries from proceeds of last season’s pay-per-view televised football games. Half of the amount has been added to a growing UAA Endowment, which now totals more than $500,000. The remainder will be used to provide students enhanced electronic learning tools in the new Library West, which is slated to reopen next spring.

Retired UF education professor, civil rights leader, dies at 97

Published: August 19 2005

Hal G. Lewis Sr., a distinguished service professor emeritus in education at the University of Florida and a crusader for desegregation of Florida schools and college campuses, died at his daughter’s home in Livermore, Cal., on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005. He was 97.

Snapshot

Published: August 18 2005

Private marinas disappearing but public efforts could ease problem, says UF researcher

Published: August 18 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Along the nation’s coastlines, marinas are being replaced by high-priced residential and commercial developments, a trend that leaves increasing numbers of boat owners high and dry, unable to access marine waters.

UF reports record amount of research awards, nearly $500 million

Published: August 18 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Research awards to the University of Florida rose 5 percent to a record $494 million in 2004-05, due in part to a 10.8 percent increase in federal funding and a 16.5 percent increase in foundation awards.

UF students, others asked to volunteer 100 million minutes

Published: August 18 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida hopes a campaign to generate volunteerism this school year will result in 100 million minutes of community service by students and other area residents.

Professor leaving UF to become dean at Utah State

Published: August 18 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Nat Frazer, professor and chairman of the wildlife ecology and conservation department at the University of Florida, will become dean of the College of Natural Resources at Utah State University in Logan, beginning Jan. 1, 2006.

National organizations recognize UF vice president

Published: August 17 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Jimmy Cheek, University of Florida senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, has been recognized by two national organizations for his professional accomplishments in agricultural education.

Fitness genes

Published: August 17 2005

Snapshot

Published: August 16 2005

Career Resource Center announces upcoming events

Published: August 16 2005

Career Resource Center fall events.

London Guardian: Podcasts

Published: August 16 2005

Snapshot

Published: August 15 2005

Parking guidelines announced for moving onto campus

Published: August 15 2005

Students moving onto campus starting Tuesday are urged to follow certain guidelines to ease traffic problems.

Florida Museum hosts new John Moran photo exhibit

Published: August 15 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will host John Moran’s “Journal of Light: A Photographers Search for the Soul of Florida” traveling exhibit from Sept. 24 to Jan. 2, 2006.

Associated Press: Jay Ritter

Published: August 14 2005

Chicago Tribune: Dennis Jett

Published: August 14 2005

UF chapter of Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society wins award

Published: August 12 2005

The University of Florida chapter of the Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society was among 18 chapters to receive the Golden Torch Award at a national conference held July 22-24 in Columbus, Ohio.

UF's Physical Plant Division wins distinctive honor for maintenance

Published: August 11 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida's Physical Plant Division did something that only 30 other universities have ever done – it was recognized with the APPA Award of Excellence in Facilities Maintenance on Saturday.

Snapshot

Published: August 11 2005

Charudattan elected Fellow of American Phytopathologial Society

Published: August 11 2005

Plant pathology professor Raghavan “Charu” Charudattan was elected a Fellow of the American Phytopathological Society at its recent annual meeting in Austin, Texas.

Fifth annual ask me campaign starts Aug. 16

Published: August 11 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida divisions of Finance & Administration, Student Affairs, and Human Resources are sponsoring the fifth annual Ask Me Campaign from Aug. 16 to Aug. 25.

Center changes name to reflect mission, Emerald Coast

Published: August 11 2005

The Graduate Engineering and Research Center became the University of Florida Emerald Coast Research and Engineering Education Facility (REEF) on Aug. 11.

Study shows shoplifters more readily identified by behavior, not race

Published: August 10 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Shoppers who leave the store without buying anything are much more likely to be walking away with stolen merchandise than those who do make a purchase, a University of Florida study finds.

Exercise aside, genes may ultimately dictate seniors’ mobility

Published: August 10 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Genes can keep elderly people from benefiting equally from exercise, no matter how much effort they expend, according to research findings published in today’s (Aug. 10) Journal of the American Medical Association.

Media coverage of University of Florida/Joint Civic Club Luncheon

Published: August 10 2005

University of Florida President Bernie Machen will host the Joint Civic Club/UF Luncheon, which brings together members of area civic clubs, government leaders, and UF and Santa Fe Community College administrators and staff.

The Division of Human Resources has redesigned its Web site to better serve employees

Published: August 10 2005

The Division of Human Resources has redesigned its Web site, www.hr.ufl.edu, to better serve employees.

UF-hosted conference to include NASA official, Nobel Prize winners

Published: August 9 2005

The University of Florida will host the 24th International Conference on Low Temperature Physics, to be attended by 1,200 scientists, researchers and others, including at least four Nobel Prize winners, NASA’s chief engineer and a member of the board that investigated the Columbia shuttle accident.

Psychology professor appointed to the Advisory Committee on Minority Health

Published: August 9 2005

Psychology professor Carolyn Tucker has been appointed to the Advisory Committee on Minority Health (ACMH) by the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Snapshot

Published: August 8 2005

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Published: August 4 2005

Displaced gopher tortoises might survive on islands, say UF researchers

Published: August 4 2005

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — The gopher tortoise, a burrowing reptile unique to the U.S. Southeast, is gradually disappearing because the dry, sandy upland where it commonly dwells is ideal for development. But University of Florida researchers say the tortoise’s ability to survive in coastal areas may be one key to future preservation efforts.

UF/IFAS students win fourth consecutive national quiz bowl

Published: August 4 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For the fourth consecutive year, a University of Florida team of students has won the annual North American Academic Quiz Bowl competition at the national meeting of the American Agricultural Economics Association.

Snapshot

Published: August 3 2005

Study shows big game hunters, not climate change, killed off sloths

Published: August 3 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Prehistoric big game hunters and not the last ice age are the likely culprits in the extinction of giant ground sloths and other North American great mammals such as mammoths, mastodons and saber-toothed tigers, says a University of Florida researcher.

Digital Worlds Institute links five continents in live international collaboration

Published: August 3 2005

GAINESVILLE — The University of Florida’s Digital Worlds Institute is showcasing its capabilities to bridge five continents and cultures by presenting an unprecedented real-time global collaboration entitled “In Common: TIME” in Los Angeles through Aug. 4 at the world’s largest computer art and interactivity conference.

Atlanta Journal Constitution: Walter Tabachnick

Published: August 2 2005

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Published: August 2 2005

Gene therapy works in mice to prevent blindness that strikes boys

Published: August 2 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida scientists used a healthy human gene to prevent blindness in mice with a form of an incurable eye disease that strikes boys.

Grants boost distance-learning at UF College of Education

Published: August 2 2005

University of Florida education technology instructor Richard Ferdig believes earning an education degree shouldn’t be confined to the College of Education’s classrooms at Norman Hall. Ferdig, an assistant professor, and the college are working to provide more online education courses at the high school, undergraduate and graduate levels.

Blindness genes

Published: August 2 2005

Snapshot

Published: August 1 2005

Education advisory board appoints UF ed-tech professor

Published: August 1 2005

Kara Dawson, a University of Florida specialist in the uses of technology in teacher education, has been named to a state advisory board on instructional technology to the Florida Department of Education.

UF author: universities should transform themselves for 21st century

Published: August 1 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — American universities should reinvent themselves to better meet the demands of the 21st century, says a University of Florida researcher.

Christian Science Monitor: Dave Denslow

Published: August 1 2005

Associated Press: Ken Glover

Published: August 1 2005

UF researcher gets $11 million to study genes, blood pressure drugs

Published: August 18 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida scientist has been awarded an $11.1 million, five-year grant to lead a large group of genetic researchers in an effort to help people with high blood pressure.

Wall Street Journal: Mark Gold

Published: August 10 2005

Mark Gold, a professor of psychiatry and neuroscience was quoted in an Aug. 10 story in the Wall Street Journal (circ. 2.1 million) about devices that could transform the way doctors approach obesity. The journal is a paid subscription so no link is available.

University Gallery opens season with "FBI Files"

Published: August 23 2005

The University Gallery opens its fall 2005 season Friday with the internationally acclaimed exhibition, "The FBI Files," paintings and collages by Arnold Mesches. A reception will be held from 7 to 9 p.m.

UF endowment sees 'healthy' return for fiscal year

Published: August 4 2005

Paul A. Robell, the University of Florida's vice president for development and alumni affairs, reported this week that the endowment returned a healthy 9.5 percent (net of investment management fees) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005.

Tampa Tribune: Erik Gordon

Published: August 18 2005

Retail expert Erik Gordon was quoted in an Aug. 18 Tampa Tribune (circ. 313,693) story about Tampa's Instant Traffic Reporter.

St. Petersburg Times: Samuel Proctor

Published: August 18 2005

The death of longtime UF historian Samuel Proctor and the legacy of his Oral History Program were the subjects of a Aug. 18 story in the St. Petersburg Times (circ. 442,348).

St. Petersburg Times: McGuire Center

Published: August 18 2005

The McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity was the subject of an Aug. 18 story in the St. Petersburg Times (circ. 442,348)

Rick Lind: National Geographic News

Published: August 24 2005

A small airplane developed by aerospace engineer Rick Lind that can change the shape of its wings in flight was featured in an Aug. 24 story in National Geographic News. The story, the result of a news release, also was featured in New Scientist, MSNBC.com , Aviation Week magazine, BBC and Discovery News.

Reuters: William W. Hauswirth

Published: August 11 2005

Dr. William W. Hauswirth, a professor of ophthalmic molecular genetics, was quoted in an Aug. 11 Reuters news service story about his development of a way to treat a rare genetic eye disease that causes blindness in boys with gene therapy. The story was the result of a news release.

Research Report: Cool water exercise

Published: August 31 2005

The next time you jump in a cool pool to exercise, don't count on losing five pounds per lap. Swimming in cooler water apparently increases your appetite. For more, here's Research Report.

Palm Beach Post: Stefan Rayer

Published: August 10 2005

Stefan Rayer, a demographer at the Bureau of Business and Economic Research, was quoted in a Aug. 10 Palm Beach Post (circ. 222,833) story about Hispanics leading Palm Beach County's minority growth.

Orlando Sentinel: Neil Sullivan

Published: August 1 2005

Neil Sullivan, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an Aug. 1 story in the Orlando Sentinel (circ. 375,145) about former U.S. Sen. Bob Graham's plan to open a center for public policy at UF.

Neuromuscular symposium set for Sept. 22

Published: August 30 2005

The Neuromuscular Training Program, which is housed in the College of Public Health and Health Professions Department of Physical Therapy, will host the first annual Neuromuscular Plasticity Symposium on Thursday, Sept. 22, in Emerson Alumni Hall.

Mark Trammell: USA Today

Published: August 30 2005

UF Webmaster Mark Trammell was quoted in an Aug. 30 USA Today (circ. 2.3 million) story about the blog his wife, Kaye, kept going from Baton Rouge, La., during Hurricane Katrina.

Los Angeles Times: Renée Goodrich

Published: August 10 2005

Renée Goodrich, an expert in the science of orange juice, was quoted in an Aug. 10 Los Angeles Times (circ. 955,211) story about why the best orange juice comes from a press.

Legendary medical school dean dies

Published: August 1 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Dr. Hugh M. “Smiley” Hill, the former associate dean for student and alumni affairs for the University of Florida College of Medicine and a beloved legend among alumni, died Sunday, July 31, in his Gainesville home. He was 81.

Kurt Gurley: Associated Press

Published: August 29 2005

Engineering professor Kurt Gurley was quoted in an Aug. 29 Associated Press national wire story about the environmental impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans. The story, which ran in numerous newspapers nationwide, also ran in The People's Daily (China)

Jay Ritter: Dow Jones Newswires

Published: August 22 2005

Finance professor Jay Ritter was quoted in an Aug. 22 Dow Jones Newswires story about private equity's influence on initial public offerings.

Dow Jones Newswires: Jay Ritter

Published: August 18 2005

Finance professor Jay Ritter was quoted in an Aug. 18 Dow Jones Newswires story about an initial public offering of Badiu.com.

David Day: St. Petersburg Times

Published: August 29 2005

David Day, director of technology licensing, was quoted in an Aug. 29 St. Petersburg Times (circ. 442,348) column about UF's successful efforts in technology licensing.

Chris McCarty: Palm Beach Post

Published: August 19 2005

Chris McCarty, director of survey research, was quoted in an Aug. 19 Palm beach Post (circ. 222,833) story about rising gas prices.

Bruce Goldberger: Associated Press

Published: August 25 2005

Bruce Goldberger, director of toxicology at the College of Medicine, was quoted in an Aug. 25 Associated Press national wire story about Boston police officers suing the department over drug tests.

Bridgette O'Brien: Newsweek

Published: August 29 2005

Bridgette O'Brien, a doctoral student in the Religion and Nature program, was quoted the Aug. 29-Sept. 5 issue of Newsweek magazine for a story about Spirituality in America.

Bob Stroh: Miami Herald

Published: August 31 2005

Bob Stroh, director of the University of Florida's Shimberg Center for Affordable Housing, was quoted in an Aug. 31 Miami Herald (circ. 444,119) story about how rising housing prices are affecting the average person.

Associated Press: Steven Benner

Published: August 14 2005

Chemist Steven Benner was quoted in an Aug. 14 Associated Press national wire story about Harvard University launching a research project to study how life began. The story ran in numerous papers nationwide.