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UF study: Florida consumer confidence marks big gains in December

Published: December 27 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s consumer confidence rose six points to 90 in December, reflecting optimism about gas prices, the stock market and job growth, and boding well for holiday retailers, University of Florida economists report.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Center for Food Distribution

Published: December 26 2005

Researchers: Treated wood poses long-term threat

Published: December 23 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Arsenic from treated lumber used in decks, utility poles and fences will likely leach into the environment for decades to come, possibly threatening groundwater, according to two research papers published online Wednesday.

Snapshot

Published: December 22 2005

Snapshot

Published: December 21 2005

Miami Herald: David Lawrence Endowed Professorship

Published: December 21 2005

Christian Science Monitor: Brian Silliman

Published: December 21 2005

UF wildlife expert: Quail decline linked to changing land-use practices

Published: December 21 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — It’s quail hunting season, but where are the birds?

Popular photo exhibit to remain at Florida Museum through Jan. 18

Published: December 21 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will extend the display of John Moran’s “Journal of Light: A Photographer’s Search for the Soul of Florida” traveling exhibit until Jan. 18. The popular exhibit features more than 50 color photographs of Florida wildlife and environments with an emphasis on Florida waters.

New initiative to create residence hall of the future

Published: December 21 2005

It’s no longer enough for a college residence hall to provide just four walls and a bed. The campus housing of today must foster learning and comfort while balancing environmental and technological concerns and do so in a way that’s affordable to both the school and the students.

Museum receives grant to start MESS program in Marion County

Published: December 21 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History has received a $397,143 grant from the Administration for Children, Youth and Families/Head Start Bureau to expand its Marvelous Explorations through Science and Stories program into Marion County.

Brazilian Ministry of Environment recognizes Tropical Conservation and Development Program at the University of Florida

Published: December 21 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Tropical Conservation and Development Program (TCD) at the University of Florida (UF) received an honorable mention in the science and technology category of the 2005 Chico Mendes Environmental Award from the Brazilian Ministry of the Environment. The prize recognizes the work of individuals and organizations that are committed to the preservation and sustainable use of natural resources in the Brazilian Amazon.

UF Community Campaign passes goal, raises $1.08 million for charity

Published: December 20 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Despite predictions that a year of hurricanes and other natural disasters might lead to “charity exhaustion,” the University of Florida Community Campaign surpassed this year’s $1 million goal by nearly $89,000, campaign officials announced today.

UF creates $1.5 million endowed professorship in early childhood education, named after ex-publisher and child-advocate David Lawrence

Published: December 20 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Since retiring in 1999, former Miami Herald publisher David Lawrence Jr. has worked to strengthen the nation’s commitment to early childhood development so all children will arrive at school prepared for success.

Snapshot

Published: December 19 2005

Genetic testing still smart choice, despite uncertainties

Published: December 19 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Screening embryos for genetic diseases during in vitro fertilization offers couples the best chance for a healthy child, but a genetic glitch could potentially cause doctors to misdiagnose a small fraction of them, University of Florida researchers say.

Update: Weekly

Published: December 19 2005

Snapshot

Published: December 16 2005

Atlanta Journal Constitution: Brian Silliman

Published: December 16 2005

UF provost office offers spring faculty development conversations

Published: December 16 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s Provost Office announces its spring 2006 Faculty Development Conversations series.

Snapshot

Published: December 15 2005

Study: Unrealistic HIV/AIDS prevention campaigns largely ineffective

Published: December 15 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Fear of HIV infection is not enough to get everyone to practice safe sex, according to a University of Florida research team’s comprehensive study of AIDS prevention strategies.

Research: Snails were overlooked contributors to marsh destruction

Published: December 15 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Buoyed by the effects of an intense drought, otherwise harmless snails likely killed off thousands of acres of salt marsh in the Southeast in recent years.

Snapshot

Published: December 14 2005

University of Florida trees have a friend in campus forester

Published: December 14 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Trees may not talk, but they do have a voice at the University of Florida.

Cells can live without molecules once considered essential

Published: December 13 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Leave it to the bacteria that cause tooth decay to be able to live without something all cells were thought to require.

Snapshot

Published: December 13 2005

Two eminent scholar chairs created at UF by estate of Justice Ehrlich

Published: December 13 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The memory of the late Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Raymond Ehrlich, who died in July, will live on and support faculty at two colleges at the University of Florida thanks to provisions made in his estate.

Snapshot

Published: December 12 2005

Kissing Cousins

Published: December 12 2005

WHAT is it about watching young women being ravished by oversized middle-aged gorillas that presses so many buttons – and fuels so many King Kong movies, including the latest version opening on Wednesday?

Update: Weekly

Published: December 12 2005

Palestinian UF graduate returning home to open clinic for hearing impaired

Published: December 12 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — After her commencement ceremony Saturday, a Palestinian University of Florida graduate will return home to make a difference.

Snapshot

Published: December 9 2005

Miami Herald: Terry Mills

Published: December 9 2005

Insurance companies boost UF global communications by $100,000

Published: December 9 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla, — With its faculty members and students embarking on academic journeys to such countries as Nicaragua, Germany and Malaysia, the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications has been expanding its global reach in recent years. Now Miami-based Hamilton Risk Management and its parent company, Ontario-based Kingsway Financial Services, are helping to solidify these globetrotting efforts.

Snapshot

Published: December 8 2005

CBSNews.com & Associated Press: Wayne Goodman

Published: December 8 2005

New York Times: UF College of Nursing Study

Published: December 8 2005

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Michael W. Gordon

Published: December 8 2005

Shands receives $1 million for new cancer hospital

Published: December 8 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Clark Butler and Deborah Butler of Butler Enterprises today presented a gift of $1 million to support construction and development of the Shands at the University of Florida Cancer Hospital.

Snapshot

Published: December 7 2005

Fructose syndrome

Published: December 7 2005

Miami Herald: Dennis Jett

Published: December 7 2005

UF professor leads creation of international religion/nature society

Published: December 7 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida professor has led the creation of the first International Society for the Study of Religion, Nature and Culture, which will hold its inaugural conference next spring at UF.

$800,000 UF grant helps secondary teachers

Published: December 7 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With $800,000 in new funding from the Florida Department of Education, the University of Florida College of Education is launching a program to help middle and high school teachers earn certification in special education and boost expertise in literacy instruction, especially for students with reading and learning disabilities.

Snapshot

Published: December 6 2005

Associated Press: University of Florida

Published: December 6 2005

UF to establish emergency medicine residency in Gainesville

Published: December 6 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida College of Medicine will open an emergency medicine residency-training program on the Gainesville campus next July, college officials announced.

Human Resources to recognize GED graduates

Published: December 6 2005

The Office of Human Resource Services at the University of Florida will recognize graduates of the General Education Diploma (GED) program at a breakfast and reception on Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Arredondo Room of the Reitz Student Union. The 2005 graduating participants include Derrick Bloodworth, Darrel Douglas, Lasheaka Gatson, Jack Hoover, Tameka Howard and Roseanne Luxton.

Scientists find sugar may have a sour side

Published: December 6 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Suddenly sugar isn’t looking so sweet.

UF professor: Military recruiting on campus may help end anti-gay bias

Published: December 6 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments today in Rumsfeld v. FAIR, a case that will decide whether the nation’s law schools can turn military recruiters away from campus because of discriminatory policies toward gays.

Snapshot

Published: December 5 2005

Update: Weekly

Published: December 5 2005

New York Times: John Cech

Published: December 5 2005

Snapshot

Published: December 2 2005

Snapshot

Published: December 1 2005

UF Institute of Black Culture to host Kwanzaa celebration

Published: December 1 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s Institute of Black Culture will host a Kwanzaa celebration Tuesday.

MicroRNA may have fail-safe role in limb development

Published: December 1 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A tiny strand of molecules plays a role in how our arms and legs develop and grow — a finding that sheds light on perplexing bits of material once dismissed as genetic “junk,” say scientists at the University of Florida and Harvard University.

UF Performing Arts adds international hit 'Tap Dogs,' and Grateful Dead cover band to lineup

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida Performing Arts has added the international theatrical sensation "Tap Dogs" and Grateful Dead cover band Dark Star Orchestra to its 2005-06 season lineup. Tickets for both performances go on sale at noon Thursday, Dec. 8. They may be purchased individually or as part of a create-your-own (6-for-10) package.

UF's Carlton Davis inducted into George Washington Carver Hall of Fame at Tuskegee University

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Carlton Davis, distinguished service professor in food and resource economics at the University of Florida, has been inducted into the George Washington Carver Public Service Hall of Fame at Tuskegee University in Alabama.

UF Alzheimer's Web site provides information, support for caregivers

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Providing full-time care for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can be stressful for caregivers and patients alike, but an online project through the University of Florida's Telehealth program helps caregivers overcome some of those challenges.

Steven Wright's performance at the Phillips Center canceled

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Steven Wright has canceled his performance scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 24, at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Patrons may return tickets for refund at point of purchase.

UF's "Family Album Radio" series now available via podcasting

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Thanks to a new technology called podcasting, people on the go can now take along the nation's only research-based radio series on family life.

Wall Street Journal: William Mann

Published: December 12 2005

William Mann, a professor and principal investigator for rehabilitation engineering research, was quoted in a Dec. 12 story in the Wall Street Journal (circ. 2.1 million) about advances in home monitoring for the elderly. The Gator Tech Smart House also was mentioned in the story. The journal is a paid subscription so no link is available. See related news release.

Wall Street Journal: Gary Butcher

Published: December 20 2005

Gary Butcher, a specialist in poultry medicine and disease at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, was quoted in a Dec. 20 story in the Wall Street Journal (circ. 2.1 million) about the latest updates on the Avian flu. The journal is a paid subscription so no link is available.

Wall Street Journal: Fred Edwards

Published: December 1 2005

Fred Edwards, chief of cardiothoracic surgery, was quoted in a Dec. 1 Wall Street Journal (circ. 2.1 million) story about a new heart bypass technique.

USA Today: Ginger Clark

Published: December 13 2005

Biological scientist Ginger Clark's work using animal DNA to catch poachers and smugglers was cited in a Dec. 13 USA Today (circ. 2.1 million) about the use of animal DNA in law enforcement. See related news release.

USA Today: Bob Swett

Published: December 15 2005

Bob Swett, an assistant professor with Florida Sea Grant, was quoted in a Dec. 15 story in USA Today (circ. 2.1 million) about the decline of public boat slips nationwide. The quote was the result of a news release.

Tampa Tribune: Erik Gordon

Published: December 7 2005

Retail expert Erik Gordon was quoted in a Dec. 7 Tampa Tribune (circ. 313,693) story about small retailers and Black Friday. The quote was the result of a UF News Bureau referral.

St. Petersburg Times: Lonnie Ingram

Published: December 5 2005

Microbiologist Lonnie Ingram was the subject of a Dec. 5 St. Petersburg Times (circ. 442,348) story about renewed interest in his 1991 discovery of a way to convert plant waste into ethanol.

St. Paul Pioneer Press: Diana Boxer

Published: December 7 2005

Linguistics professor Diana Boxer's study showing that more women are taking their husbands' surnames after marriage was briefed in the Dec. 7 St. Paul Pioneer Press (circ. 251,574). The brief was the result of a news release.

Reuters: Jay Ritter

Published: December 19 2005

Finance professor Jay Ritter was quoted in a Dec. 19 Reuters news service story about Baidu.com, the Chinese Web search engine.

Reuters: Giselle Carnaby-Mann

Published: December 23 2005

Dr. Giselle Carnaby-Mann, a research scientist in the department of psychiatry, was quoted in a Dec. 23 Reuters news service story about her study showing that tablets that dissolve on contact with saliva without the need for water may help people with swallowing difficulties take their pills.

Palm Beach Post: Ron Akers

Published: December 16 2005

Criminologist Ron Akers was quoted in a Dec. 16 Palm Beach Post (circ. 222,833) story about two women being charged with murder in West Palm beach.

Palm Beach Post: Anthony Falsetti

Published: December 4 2005

Forensic anthropologist Anthony Falsetti was quoted in a Dec. 4 Palm Beach Post (circ. 222,833) story about the debate on the ethnicity of King Tut.

Newark Star-Ledger: Richard Johnson

Published: December 15 2005

Research by Dr. Richard Johnson showing that fructose may be a culprit in obesity was highlighted in a Dec. 15 column in the Newark (N.J.) Star-Ledger (circ. 408,672) The quote was the result of a news release.

New York Times: Clive Wynn

Published: December 12 2005

An opinion piece by psychologist Clive Wynn about the new King Kong movie ran in the Dec. 12 New York Times (circ. 1.1 million) The piece was edited and placement was coordinated by the UF Op-Ed Service.

National Geographic News: Brian Silliman

Published: December 17 2005

Ecologist Brian Silliman’s research showing that snails are to blame for the decline of salt marshes along U.S. coastlines was the subject of a Dec. 17 story in National Geographic News. Silliman's research also was featured on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered" The stories were the result of a news release.

Los Angeles Times: Lincoln Brower

Published: December 25 2005

Lincoln Brower, a professor emeritus of zoology, was quoted in a Dec. 25 story in the Los Angeles Times (circ. 955,211) about armed guards protecting monarch butterflies’ winter nesting grounds in Mexico.

Houston Chronicle: Thomas DeMarse

Published: December 9 2005

Biomedical engineer Thomas DeMarse's project connecting rat-brain neurons to a flight simulator was the subject of a Dec. 9 story in the Houston Chronicle (circ. 553,018). The story was the result of a news release.

Good Morning America: Gulf Coast REC

Published: December 22 2005

The videoconference marriage of a U.S. Marine stationed in Africa and his bride in Florida made possible in part with videoconference equipment at UF's Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Balm, Fla., was featured Dec. 22 on ABC's "Good morning America" as well as Dec. 23 in the St. Petersburg Times (circ. 442,348) and the Tampa Tribune (circ. 313,693) The stories were the result of a tip sheet and media referrals.

Dow Jones News Newswires: Jay Ritter

Published: December 19 2005

Finance professor Jay Ritter was quoted in a Dec. 19 story on the Wall Street Journal's Dow Jones News Newswires about the initial public offering market looking strong for 2006. The journal is a paid subscription so no link is available.

Discovery News: Lou Cattafesta

Published: December 15 2005

Lou Cattafesta, an associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, was quoted in a Dec. 15 story on Discovery News.com, the news Web site for the Discovery Channel, about his development of a new type of wind tunnel aimed at making airplanes quieter. The story was the result of a news release.

Christian Science Monitor: Dennis Jett

Published: December 27 2005

International Center Dean Dennis Jett was quoted in a Dec. 27 Christian Science Monitor (circ. 71,527) story about an American woman who is serving a 20-year prison sentence in Peru for terrorism.

CBS News: Huisheng Xie

Published: December 28 2005

Huisheng Xie, an animal acupuncture specialist, was featured Dec. 28 on the CBS News program "The Early Show." See related news release.

Associated Press: Mickie Swisher

Published: December 6 2005

Mickie Swisher, director for the Center of Organic Agriculture, was quoted in a Dec. 6 Associated Press national wire story about women farmers.

Associated Press: Lincoln Brower

Published: December 19 2005

Lincoln Brower, a professor emeritus of zoology, was quoted in a Dec. 19 Associated Press national wire story about armed guards protecting monarch butterflies' winter nesting grounds in Mexico.

Artfest offers handmade gifts

Published: December 2 2005

The seventh annual Holiday Artfest will be held Dec. 5-10 on the second floor of the Reitz Student Union of the University of Florida.

'Glow' exhibit to shine at Florida Museum

Published: December 21 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Vomiting shrimp, vampire squid and cookie cutter sharks don’t sound too friendly, but they are glowing to help us. The study of these natural light-producing creatures can help discover cancer cures, detect toxic bacteria and expose deadly anthrax spores.

“Helping Our Neighbors” for Christmas

Published: December 20 2005

The goal of the community partners is to provide help to our neighbors who live in the outlying and rural areas in Alachua County. On Dec. 21, more than 200 Thanksgiving baskets will be delivered to families in Alachua, Archer, Hawthorne, High Springs, LaCrosse, Micanopy, Newberry and Waldo. UF and the MLK Commission of Florida will ease the burden in a small way for needy families in our outlying areas. The estimated number of people who will be served is more than 1,000.