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Eta Sigma Gamma to host annual Sex in the Swamp event

Published: February 28 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Students in the University of Florida’s College of Health and Human Performance will hold the annual Sex in the Swamp event Thursday to educate UF students about the importance of safe sex practices.

Sergio Vega to discuss his work and career during Museum Nights

Published: February 28 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. –– Internationally acclaimed artist and University of Florida Associate Professor Sergio Vega will present a lecture on his work and career at 6 p.m. March 1 at the Harn Museum of Art during Museum Nights. Vega’s installation piece, “Shanty Nucleus after Derrida,” is included in the exhibition “International Contemporary Art from the Harn Museum Collection,” on view in the Harn’s Cofrin Pavilion through September 2007.

Consumer confidence edges up, but housing makes big picture volatile

Published: February 27 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Relatively cheap gas prices, a record high stock market and low unemployment all contributed to a rise in Floridians’ consumer confidence by two points to 91 in February, four points higher than at the same time a year ago, University of Florida economists report.

UF research: Termite digestion findings could lead to new strategies for ethanol production, pest control

Published: February 27 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As scientists search for alternatives to fossil fuel, producing chemical energy from wood fiber has become something of a Holy Grail — but termites have been working this alchemy for millions of years.

Doctors Without Borders president to speak at UF

Published: February 26 2007

Dr. Darin Portnoy has opened clinics in Liberia, helped Chechen refugees get emergency health care in Georgia, coordinated primary care programs in the Sudan, and helped form programs to control tuberculosis in Uzbekistan and measles in Nigeria.

When worlds collide: Comic and gaming greats come to UF

Published: February 26 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Holy symposium, Batman! A league of comic book and video game champions is descending on the University of Florida March 1-4 for the Department of English’s annual conferences on games, digital media, comics and graphic novels. All events are free and open to the public.

New York Times: Grant Thrall

Published: February 26 2007

Washington Post: Mike Seigel

Published: February 26 2007

Update: Weekly

Published: February 26 2007

Palm Beach Post: Academic Enhancement Program

Published: February 25 2007

Associated Press: Tom Hoctor

Published: February 24 2007

Conference spotlights successful and sustainable conservation strategies

Published: February 23 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Sustainability is a concept that is sweeping the nation — from hybrid vehicles to green buildings — but as a movement it is still in its emerging stage. Finding ways to help organizations discover solutions that are both sustainable and cost-effective is the focus of the 13th annual University of Florida Public Interest Environmental Conference March 1-3 at UF’s Levin College of Law.

UF alternative fuels expert available to comment on meeting with president

Published: February 23 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — President Bush met with a small group of scientists today – including a University of Florida professor who holds key ethanol-production patents – to discuss and promote alternative energy.

Study: Inhabitants of early settlement were desperate to find metals

Published: February 22 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new study provides evidence that the last inhabitants of Christopher Columbus’ first settlement desperately tried to extract silver from lead ore, originally brought from Spain for other uses, just before abandoning the failed mining operation in 1498. It is the first known European extraction of silver in the New World.

Kwolek-Folland tapped as interim associate provost

Published: February 21 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Angel Kwolek-Folland has been named interim associate provost, according to a statement made Tuesday by Provost Janie Fouke. Kwolek-Folland, associate dean for Centers, Institutes and International Affairs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will replace Joe Glover, who left the position to become interim dean of CLAS.

Less is more for label readers, UF research shows

Published: February 20 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Apparently, most grocery-store goers shop for what they don’t want.

Harn Museum curator to speak on African healing, divination

Published: February 20 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. –– The Harn Museum of Art’s curator of African art will give insight to Africa’s systems of healing during a gallery talk at 3 p.m. on Feb. 25. Susan Cooksey will explore the aesthetic, multisensory and complex qualities of objects used in traditional and contemporary healing practices in Africa, which is explored in the Harn’s newest exhibition, “African Arts of Healing and Divination.”

Living Well offers 30-minute workout incentive program

Published: February 20 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Living Well, the University of Florida faculty and staff wellness center, is helping its members maintain their fitness goals by offering Living Well 150, a six-week, 30-minute workout incentive program. The program starts this week and continues through April 2. Members can sign up at the Living Well front desk, and the last day to register is Monday.

UF professor receives $300,000 grant for marine ecosystem research

Published: February 20 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida zoology professor Brian Silliman likes to say that little guys can have big effects.

Problem forgetting may be a natural mechanism gone awry

Published: February 19 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Better tie that string around your finger a little tighter.

UF professor chosen to head major gravitational wave experiment

Published: February 19 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A massive international effort aimed at making the first direct observations of gravitational waves now has a University of Florida professor at its helm.

New UF partnerships help solve Florida's growth management issues

Published: February 19 2007

GAINESVILLE, FLA. — Finding realistic and equitable legal solutions to a wide range of important growth management issues – especially those that affect agriculture, green space, water resources and energy – is easier thanks to a new partnership between the University of Florida’s Extension Service and UF’s Levin College of Law.

UF student-scholar says McNair program is 'priceless'

Published: February 19 2007

For most college students who dream of one day holding a Ph.D. in their hand, the journey through graduate school will be like nothing they ever experienced. But for University of Florida student David Green, pursuing a higher degree will be a smooth transition.

Panelists hope to raise awareness in discussion on race

Published: February 19 2007

On Feb. 26, a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist will lead an open discussion on race in an expert panel sponsored by the University of Florida Center for the Study of Race and Race Relations.

Brazilian documentary and film on issues of race in Brazil at UF

Published: February 19 2007

Gainesville, Fla. — Film director Joel Zito Araújo will be on the University of Florida campus Feb. 20 and 21 to screen his feature film, “Daughters of the Wind,” and his documentary, “Denying Brazil.” Both works address issues of race in Brazil and have garnered multiple awards.

Update: Weekly

Published: February 19 2007

Chick Corea, Béla Fleck on tap at Phillips Center

Published: February 16 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — It’s an odd combination, uniting a jazz pianist with a banjo player. After all, when you think “jazz,” the banjo is not an instrument that comes readily to mind. But jazz is innovative –– the kind of art form that can be anything because it was born out of the combination of different musical styles, influences and ideas.

Pianist Emanuel Ax joins Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in UF concert

Published: February 16 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will perform with pianist Emanuel Ax at 7:30 p.m. March 3 at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on the University of Florida campus.

UF College of Fine Arts project aims to raise funds to combat hunger

Published: February 16 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In a charitable twist on throwing bowls, University of Florida’s School of Art + Art History Community Arts Projects class will host a “Bowl-A-Thon” to combat hunger on Sunday, Feb 18.

Women's heart health fair to honor UF professor's deceased wife

Published: February 15 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — On Dec. 2, 2006, after sitting down with her husband Steve to watch a Gator football game on television, Joyce Pokorny, 43, suffered a fatal heart attack.

Geographer hosts book drive for Ugandan village libraries

Published: February 15 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The abundance and variety of books available to the average American student is unfathomable to children in Uganda, who leave school as early as fourth grade to work in the fields.

UF cancer researchers win millions in state support

Published: February 15 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — UF cancer researchers have garnered more than $2.1 million in state research funding through a new legislative appropriation.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Paul Doering

Published: February 15 2007

Hispanic students perform better in colleges with larger Hispanic communities, UF study finds

Published: February 15 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Hispanic students at community colleges with large Hispanic populations are more likely to earn higher grades and complete their courses, according to a study headed by a professor at the University of Florida’s College of Education.

Better designed roadway intersections can boost older drivers’ performance

Published: February 14 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Changes in roadway intersection design can keep older drivers safer and on the road longer, report University of Florida researchers in the current issue of Traffic Injury Prevention.

UF sophomores, juniors invited to learn about graduate, professional schools

Published: February 14 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — “Road Map to Graduate and Professional Schools,” a program geared toward ethnic minority students who are sophomores and juniors at the University of Florida, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 3 at UF’s Reitz Student Union Rion Ballroom.

Leader in multicultural psychology to speak about race and racism

Published: February 14 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Derald Wing Sue, a leading figure in multicultural psychology and counseling, will appear Feb. 21 at the University of Florida as the first speaker in the Provost’s Diversity Speakers Series.

UF tradition continues with step show Saturday

Published: February 14 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In celebration of Black History Month, the Black Student Union at the University of Florida presents the 18th Annual Florida Invitational Step Show at 7 p.m. Saturday at the O’Connell Center.

UF study: World shark attacks rise slightly but continue long-term dip

Published: February 13 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Shark attacks edged up slightly in 2006 but continued an overall long-term decline as overfishing and more cautious swimmers helped take a bite out of the aggressive encounters, new University of Florida research finds.

UF's Black History Month events celebrate culture

Published: February 13 2007

Notable concert performances coupled with issue-oriented programs highlight February’s Black History Month at the University of Florida. “Our Cultural Anthology: The Missing Chapters” is the theme for the 29th annual event sponsored by the Black Student Union.

Collaboration is key to UF lawyer's success in academia

Published: February 13 2007

Equipped with the skills of a senior academic, government and private-firm lawyer, Jamie Lewis Keith comes to the University of Florida’s general counsel’s office experienced in leading a major university’s law team.

Washington Post: David Price

Published: February 13 2007

Pianist Chu-Fang Huang to perform at University Auditorium

Published: February 13 2007

GAINESVILLE, FL –– Chu-Fang Huang, winner of the 2005 Cleveland International Piano Competition, will perform at 4 p.m. Feb. 25 at University Auditorium.

Singer, songwriter Kris Kristofferson to perform at Phillips Center

Published: February 12 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The legendary Kris Kristofferson comes to the University of Florida’s Phillips Center Feb. 27 as part of his “This Old Road” tour. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Update: Weekly

Published: February 12 2007

Link to Pink gymnastics meet to raise breast cancer awareness

Published: February 9 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. –– The top-ranked University of Florida gymnastics team will join the fight against breast cancer when it faces Kentucky in the Gators Link to Pink meet set for 7 p.m., Feb. 16, in the O’Connell Center.

Hispanic, Latino students expected at UF recruitment conference

Published: February 9 2007

Expert available to discuss implications of Smith’s estate

Published: February 9 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla.— University of Florida Law Professor Lee-ford Tritt, director of the Center for Estate Planning at UF’s Levin College of Law, is available to comment on the various estate legal implications concerning the estate of Vickie Lynn Marshall (a.k.a. Anna Nicole Smith) and the J. Howard Marshall estate.

Bob Graham to introduce new center to leaders at local forum

Published: February 8 2007

At UF, distance learning moves off the planet

Published: February 7 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — There’s no excuse for being late to Paul Fishwick’s class, even though it’s held on an island, one that does not appear on the map of the landlocked University of Florida in Gainesville.

Bolivian ambassador to the United States to speak at UF

Published: February 7 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Gustavo Guzmán, the Bolivian Ambassador to the United States, will speak at the University of Florida’s Reitz Student Union Auditorium at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 15.

Study shows largest North America climate change in 65 million years

Published: February 7 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The largest climate change in central North America since the age of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, a temperature drop of nearly 15 degrees Fahrenheit, is documented within the fossilized teeth of horses and other plant-eating mammals, a new study reveals.

Tribute gift to former UF president creates lecture series at law school

Published: February 7 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In a tribute to former University of Florida President Marshall Criser, fellow UF Levin College of Law alumnus Lewis Schott (B.A., 1943, L.L.B., 1946) of Palm Beach, Fla., has given $600,000 to the university to create a permanent lecture series.

Fla. Museum presentation covers 100 years of physics

Published: February 7 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will host University of Florida physics professor Tarek Saab for a “Journey Through Time and Space” from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 11. The presentation is free and open to the public.

Fla. Museum offers volunteer opportunities

Published: February 7 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — From greeting guests and guiding school groups to working with butterflies or fossils, volunteers play a vital role at the Florida Museum of Natural History. The museum needs help in many areas and will conduct volunteer orientations from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month through the end of the year.

Strep Throat

Published: February 7 2007

Strep throat strikes about one out of three school kids each year. Now, University of Florida research shows strep infections may lead to more than achy throats.

Psychiatric symptoms, strep possibly linked in some children

Published: February 6 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — New research suggests that strep infections in children may increase involuntary movements and disruptive behaviors associated with some psychiatric disorders.

UF faculty retreat focuses on alternative energy sources

Published: February 6 2007

CNN Europe: Bernie Machen

Published: February 6 2007

UF Water Institute director to talk about water resources

Published: February 5 2007

Wendy Graham, director of the University of Florida’s Water Institute, will speak at the next Community Campus Council breakfast.

Update: Weekly

Published: February 5 2007

Harn Museum welcomes distinguished filmmaker for screening, lecture

Published: February 5 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. –– Ethiopian-born filmmaker and producer Haile Gerima will present a lecture and screening of his film, “Adwa: An African Victory,” at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8, during Museums Nights at the Harn Museum of Art.

Florida Players presents master class with Broadway actor

Published: February 5 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Broadway actor Manoel Felciano will hold a free master class for all interested University of Florida students at 3 p.m., Feb. 16, in the Constans Mainstage Theatre.

Fla. Museum hosts evolution vs. intelligent design documentary screening

Published: February 5 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History is sponsoring a screening of the film “Flock of Dodos: The Evolution-Intelligent Design Circus” at 7 p.m., Feb. 12, at the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art in the University of Florida Cultural Plaza.

Harn director to give gallery talk on Ethiopian exhibitions

Published: February 2 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. –– Many Ethiopian artists remain largely unknown outside Ethiopia and a narrow circle of international curators and collectors.

The Peking Acrobats tumble way to Phillips Center

Published: February 2 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. –– The Peking Acrobats will appear at the University of Florida’s Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 17.

Dayton Contemporary Dance Company brings new work to Phillips Center

Published: February 2 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Art imitates art in colôr-ógraphy, n. The Dances of Jacob Lawrence, the newest work from the celebrated Dayton Contemporary Dance Company.

UF study: Sexual stereotypes influence behavior in adult bookstores

Published: February 1 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Visits to adult bookstores elicit behavior that ranges from macho swagger to skulking insecurity in men and bold confidence to adolescent giggling in women, a new University of Florida study finds.

Fla. Museum announces Tibet exhibit opening activities

Published: February 1 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History visitors can learn about Tibetan Buddhism and Tibetan lifestyle in a day of family fun from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, as the museum opens its newest temporary exhibit, “Tibet: Mountains and Valleys, Castles and Tents.”

Juried exhibition features student artwork

Published: February 1 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Fine Arts College Council’s annual Student Arts Juried Exhibition will be on display Feb. 13 to March 9 at the University Gallery, Fine Arts Building B.

Hurricane center director, top NOAA official to speak at meeting

Published: February 1 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The new director of the National Hurricane Center and a top official at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are among the speakers at a University of Florida meeting set for Tuesday.

February hosts series of Black History Month events, programs

Published: February 1 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Black Student Union at the University of Florida will celebrate Black History Month by bringing a host of famous names to campus while offering a series of programs to shed light on issues in the black community.

UF’s Phillips Center features Gyuto Monks Tibetan Tantric Choir

Published: February 1 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Gyuto Monks Tibetan Tantric Choir will perform at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on the University of Florida campus.

CNN Weekend: Tony Falsetti

Published: February 3 2007

Forensic anthropologist Tony Falsetti was interviewed for a story on CNN Weekend about a baby whose mummified remains were found in a suitcase in a Del Ray Beach storage unit.

Bloomberg News Service: John Scott

Published: February 6 2007

John Scott, a professor of horticultural science, was quoted in a Feb. 6 Bloomberg News Service column about the UglyRipe tomato.

InsideUF: February 6, 2007

Published: February 6 2007

Here’s the print version of InsideUF for February 6, 2007.

WUFT names interim general manager

Published: February 7 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — WRUF-AM/FM Director and General Manager Larry Dankner has been named interim general manager for public broadcasting stations WUFT-TV/DT and WUFT/WJUF-FM. Dankner replaces longtime WUFT General Manager Rick Lehner.

Reuters: Bruce MacFadden

Published: February 7 2007

Paleontologist Bruce MacFadden’s study showing how horse teeth provide evidence of climate change was the subject of a Feb. 7 Reuters news service story. The story was the result of a news release.

Harn’s Museum Nights features multisensory experience

Published: February 8 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. –– Visitors to the Harn Museum of Art will be introduced to a multisensory film and music experience when filmmaker and professor Salem Mekuria presents “IMAGinING TOBIA” during Museum Nights on Feb. 15. The film screening and lecture begins at 6 p.m.

Florida Players kicks off spring season with ‘Revolution’

Published: February 9 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Players wastes no time in presenting its first production of the spring season. “The Three-Piece Suit Revolution” will be staged Feb. 23-25 at the Phillips Center’s Black Box Theatre on the University of Florida campus. Showtimes are 8 p.m., Feb. 23 and 24; and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Feb. 25.

Associated Press: Stephen Mulkey

Published: February 10 2007

Stephen Mulkey, a climate-change expert, was quoted in a Feb. 10 Associated Press national wire story about Florida’s plans for curbing climate change. See related op-ed.

New York Times: Jay Ritter

Published: February 11 2007

Finance professor Jay Ritter was quoted in a Feb. 11 New York Times story about private equity firms and investing.

InsideUF: February 13, 2007

Published: February 13 2007

Here’s the print version of InsideUF for February 13, 2007.

Moscow Festival Ballet presents ‘Don Quixote’

Published: February 15 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Moscow Festival Ballet will present “Don Quixote” at 7:30 p.m. March 2 at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on the University of Florida campus.

Associated Press: Jude Grosser

Published: February 17 2007

Jude Grosser, a cell geneticist at the UF Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred, was quoted in a Feb. 17 Associated Press state wire story about new hybrid varieties of citrus.

A climate of opportunity

Published: February 18 2007

By: Stephen Mulkey Stephen Mulkey is science adviser to the Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida and Director of Research and Outreach/Extension for the University of Florida’s School of Natural Resource and Environment.

School of Theatre and Dance presents “Vote: Antidote to Apathy” dance performance

Published: February 19 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida School of Theatre and Dance and The Florida MOD Project will present “Vote: Antidote to Apathy” Feb. 23 through March 4 at the Nadine McGuire Pavilion on the University of Florida campus.

InsideUF: February 20, 2007

Published: February 20 2007

Here’s the print version of InsideUF for February 20, 2007.

Keb’ Mo’ brings ‘Suitcase’ tour to UF’s Phillips Center

Published: February 21 2007

GAINESVILLE, FL –– Keb’ Mo’ The Suitcase Tour presented by High Sierra makes a stop at the Phillips Center at 7:30 p.m. March 7.

‘Ligature 2007′ showcases graphic design’s practical style

Published: February 22 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A weeklong graphic design show highlighting real-world applications of high-end design called Ligature kicks off with a Feb. 23 opening at the University of Florida College of Fine Arts’ Focus Gallery.

Reuters: Tanya K. Murphy

Published: February 23 2007

Research by Dr. Tanya K. Murphy showing a link between strep and a movement disorder was the subject of a Feb. 23 Reuters news service story. The story was the result of a news release.

Corporate America Fights Back

Published: February 26 2007

By: Michael Seigel Michael Seigel is a professor at the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law. He serves on the Attorney-Client Privilege Task Force, which is examining whether the Florida Bar should take a position on this matter. The views expressed here are his own.

Los Angeles Times: Bruce Goldberger

Published: February 26 2007

Toxicologist Bruce Goldberger was quoted in a Feb. 26 Los Angeles Times story about the growing use of the drug methadone.

Associated Press: UF’s plan to build a hurricane-testing facility

Published: February 27 2007

UF’s plan to build a hurricane-testing facility on Gainesville city property was the subject of a Feb. 27 Associated Press state wire story.

InsideUF: February 27, 2007

Published: February 27 2007

Here’s the print version of InsideUF for February 27, 2007.