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Florida Museum completes native wildflower, butterfly education projects

Published: June 28 2007

Museum announces 2007-08 Museum Associates Board

Published: June 28 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History recently announced its 2007-2008 Museum Associates Board.

Outdoor alcohol ads boost kids' urge to drink

Published: June 27 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In the world depicted in an alcohol billboard, bikini-clad babes clutch icy bottles, frothy beer flows over frosty mugs and the slogan reads, "Life is good." Ads like these may target adults, but children are getting the message too, a University of Florida and University of Minnesota study shows.

UF graduate students recognized for Florida Museum research

Published: June 27 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History recently announced the winners of the 2007 Austin Award, given annually by the museum’s University Teaching Committee to recognize excellence in natural science research, and the 2007 Ripley P. Bullen Award, named after an influential Florida Museum archaeologist of the 1940s and 1950s.

Alcohol Ads

Published: June 27 2007

By the time they hit high school, an alarming number of teens have already hit the bottle. A third of U.S. ninth graders report they’ve used alcohol before age thirteen. Now, a University of Florida study suggests parents should pay close attention to ads for alcohol kids see near their schools.

Research Report: Alcohol Ads

Published: June 27 2007

By the time they hit high school, an alarming number of teens have already hit the bottle. A third of U.S. ninth graders report they’ve used alcohol before age thirteen. Now, a University of Florida study suggests parents should pay close attention to ads for alcohol kids see near their schools.

Future optimism buoys Florida's consumer confidence

Published: June 26 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer confidence in Florida rose one point to 83 in June, one month after dropping to its lowest level in 19 months, a new University of Florida study finds.

News media invited to view, ride in UF's all-new robot car

Published: June 25 2007

Demonstration of Team Gator Nation's extensively modified and fully autonomous Toyota Highlander hybrid

News media invited to view, ride in UF’s all-new robot car

Published: June 25 2007

Demonstration of Team Gator Nation’s extensively modified and fully autonomous Toyota Highlander hybrid

Interim chairman appointed for emergency medicine in Gainesville

Published: June 25 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Dr. Joseph Adrian Tyndall has been appointed interim chairman of the University of Florida College of Medicine’s department of emergency medicine, effective Aug. 15. He takes over the post vacated by Dr. David C. Seaberg, who last week was named dean of the University of Tennessee’s regional medical campus in Chattanooga.

Lt. Baxley graduates from the FBI National Academy

Published: June 25 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Police Department Lt. Darren Baxley and 298 other law enforcement officers graduated June 8 from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Va.

Cord blood may preserve insulin levels in children with type 1 diabetes

Published: June 25 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Umbilical cord blood may safely preserve insulin production in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, according to findings from a small national pilot study presented today (June 25) at the American Diabetes Association’s 67th Scientific Sessions in Chicago.

Fla. Museum hosts Caribbean archaeology symposium

Published: June 22 2007

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents “In the Footsteps of Ripley and Adelaide Bullen: A Survey of Caribbean Archaeology” from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 29 in Room 122 of Frazier/Rogers Hall on the University of Florida campus. The event, sponsored by the Florida Museum Caribbean Archaeology Program, is free and open to the public.

UF College of Design, Construction and Planning Receives $500,000 Gift from Wachovia Foundation to Research Affordable Housing

Published: June 22 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As housing costs have skyrocketed, the availability of affordable housing has declined. The issue has become critical throughout Florida as communities try to ensure that people of all income levels have access to affordable housing.

NEH grant to help Florida Museum care for unique Calusa Indian collection

Published: June 22 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History archaeologists are rehabilitating the world’s largest collection of Calusa Indian artifacts and specimens, thanks to a $284,504 grant recently awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

UF expert available to comment on U.S. health care system

Published: June 21 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Director Michael Moore has already taken a lot of criticism for unfavorably comparing the U.S. health care system to those of France, Canada and Cuba in his upcoming new documentary, “Sicko.”

New UF computer system could one day help citrus growers count fruit before harvest

Published: June 21 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Farmers are told not to count chickens before they hatch, but for citrus growers it’s a little different – knowing how much fruit is on their trees can help them make better decisions about managing and harvesting the crop.

New UF program to give teachers unique tools for teaching science

Published: June 21 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — High school teachers will learn how to use research on new biological threats like citrus canker and West Nile virus to engage science students through a new University of Florida program.

Associated Press: International Shark Attack File

Published: June 21 2007

Documentary film by UF professor screens at international film festivals

Published: June 20 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Dominant media images of Africa commonly project a vast, undifferentiated land steeped in tradition and ensnared in a web of poverty, disease and political turmoil.

UF geographer: New tools to forecast hurricane rainfall inland

Published: June 19 2007

Three UF researchers awarded grants for cancer research

Published: June 19 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Ocala Royal Dames for Cancer Research Inc. has awarded $25,000 grants to three UF Shands Cancer Center researchers.

Florida's housing market suffers setback, new survey results show

Published: June 18 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida's housing market, thought to be stabilizing earlier this year, deteriorated in the latest quarterly survey conducted by the University of Florida, a situation likely brought on by uneasiness about lending practices, insurance rates and the state's property tax structure.

Morgan named UF Board of Trustees chair; McGriff named vice chair

Published: June 18 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Dianna Morgan was named chairman of the University of Florida Board of Trustees on Friday, while trustee W.A. “Mac” McGriff III was named vice chairman. The positions become effective July 1.

Promising protein may prevent eye damage in premature babies

Published: June 18 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A protein long thought to be one of the body’s supporting players has quietly been taking a lead role in healthy eyesight, a discovery that could rapidly lead to treatments for babies born before their eyes are finished growing, University of Florida and Harvard Medical School researchers have found.

Update: Weekly

Published: June 18 2007

Morgan named UF Board of Trustees chair; McGriff named vice chair

Published: June 15 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Dianna Morgan was named chairman of the University of Florida Board of Trustees on Friday, while trustee W.A. “Mac” McGriff III was named vice chairman. The positions become effective July 1.

Older people with diabetes more apt to suffer depression, UF study shows

Published: June 14 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Growing old can be disheartening. But for people with diabetes, the aging process can be downright depressing. A University of Florida study published this week in the Archives of Internal Medicine reveals that older adults diagnosed with the type 2 form of the disease are twice as likely as their peers to suffer from depression.

Human Resources has new home

Published: June 14 2007

Student leadership award nomination deadline extended

Published: June 14 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Nominations will be accepted through June 20 for the Summer 2007 Outstanding Leadership Award for Male and Female Graduating Seniors, sponsored by the University of Florida Alumni Association. The students selected for these awards will be acknowledged at graduation ceremonies on Aug. 11.

Gator Dining meal plans open to faculty, staff

Published: June 14 2007

Florida Museum opens shark exhibit featuring 60-foot-long megalodon

Published: June 14 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — At 60 feet long, megalodon was the largest shark that ever lived and a dominant marine predator. Sharks are at risk today, with recent population declines attributed to humans. Though megalodon vanished 2 million years ago, its fascinating story inspires lessons for science and shark conservation.

HHP given $3.2 million to study alcohol, fitness interventions for adolescents

Published: June 14 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Addictive & Health Behaviors Research Institute, part of the University of Florida College of Health and Human Performance, has received a $3.2 million grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to continue research on alcohol and fitness interventions for adolescents. NIAAA, which is part of the National Institutes of Health, will fund the research for the next five years.

Spanish-speaking support available to caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients

Published: June 14 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — AlzOnline.net works to provide caregivers, especially those whose primary language is Spanish, a way to find help and instruction through Internet chat rooms, telephone support and education.

College of Public Health and Health Professions names interim dean

Published: June 14 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Michael G. Perri has been named interim dean of the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions, effective June 18.

Sexual attitudes differ whether one is in or outside of a relationship

Published: June 13 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — So long, Venus and Mars: Once they become a couple, men and women are from the same planet, a new University of Florida study finds.

ABCNews.com: Dr. Carl Pepine

Published: June 13 2007

UF theater student wins national design competition

Published: June 13 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With his set design for “Waiting for Godot,” a University of Florida graduate student in the College of Fine Arts clinched first place in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival’s scenic design competition in Washington, D.C., April 22.

HHP awarded $3.2 million to study alcohol and fitness interventions for adolescents

Published: June 12 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Addictive & Health Behaviors Research Institute, part of the University of Florida College of Health and Human Performance, has received a $3.2 million grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to continue research on alcohol and fitness interventions for adolescents.

Invasive Cuban tree frogs threaten native wildlife, damage utilities, says UF expert

Published: June 12 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — North Florida residents accustomed to tiny tree frogs may feel jumpy – a giant Cuban species has colonized half the state and is moving north, a University of Florida expert says.

Florida Museum opens new shark exhibit June 16 featuring 60-foot-long megalodon

Published: June 12 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — At 60 feet long, megalodon was the largest shark that ever lived and a dominant marine predator. Sharks are at risk today, with recent population declines attributed to humans. Though megalodon vanished 2 million years ago, its fascinating story inspires lessons for science and shark conservation.

UF to establish Florida's first Pepper Older Americans Independence Center

Published: June 11 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida's Institute on Aging has received a multimillion-dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health to establish the Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center. UF is one of 10 centers in the country to receive the prestigious award, which provides $3.9 million over the next five years to fund aging research and career development.

UF experts available to comment on illegal immigration issues

Published: June 11 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Legislation to deal with illegal immigration continues its struggle in Congress while presidential hopefuls are bombarded with questions about the issue.

Update: Weekly

Published: June 11 2007

Los Angeles Times: Lung Cancer Research

Published: June 9 2007

Talcum Powder

Published: June 7 2007

Talcum powder has been used for generations to soothe babies’ diaper rash and other irritations. It could also have another, more medicinal use. University of Florida pulmonologist Veena Antony found it can help fight lung cancer.

Talcum powder stunts growth of lung tumors

Published: June 6 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Talcum powder has been used for generations to soothe babies’ diaper rash and freshen women’s faces. But University of Florida researchers report the household product has an additional healing power: The ability to stunt cancer growth by cutting the flow of blood to metastatic lung tumors.

Faith-based programs for kids can work without legal controversies

Published: June 5 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Faith-based correctional programs for troubled kids can survive and even thrive without legal challenges if they follow Florida’s lead in keeping participation voluntary and welcoming different religions, a new University of Florida study finds.

UF turfgrass researchers release slow-grow, low-mow grass - and it's pretty

Published: June 4 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Imagine life with fewer Saturday afternoons stuck behind a noisy lawn mower.

UF turfgrass researchers release slow-grow, low-mow grass — and it’s pretty

Published: June 4 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Imagine life with fewer Saturday afternoons stuck behind a noisy lawn mower.

State Department awards UF first Study of U.S. program grant in journalism education

Published: June 4 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The State Department’s Study of the United States Branch recently awarded its first grant for international journalism and media faculty education to the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications.

APA sponsors suicide awareness workshop

Published: June 4 2007

“Suicide Awareness and Intervention: QPR Gatekeeper Training” is the title of an Academic and Professional Assembly-sponsored workshop from 3 to 4:30 p.m. July 31 in Reitz Student Union Room 282.

Update: Weekly

Published: June 4 2007

Officials monitoring Tropical Storm Barry

Published: June 1 2007

University of Florida officials are monitoring Tropical Storm Barry in the Gulf of Mexico.

Biofuels pilot plant passes

Published: June 3 2007

By: Win Phillips Win Phillips is vice president for Research at the University of Florida.

St. Petersburg Times: George Burgess

Published: June 5 2007

Shark expert George Burgess was quoted in a June 5 St. Petersburg Times story about three men who caught a 9-foot bull shark.

Boston Globe: Bertram Wyatt-Brown

Published: June 10 2007

Bertram Wyatt-Brown, an emeritus professor and Civil War historian, was quoted in a June 10 Boston Globe story about the often provocative nature of academic research done by Drew Gilpin Faust, Harvard’s new president.

St. Petersburg Times: Ali Haghighat

Published: June 10 2007

Ali Haghighat, chairman of the nuclear and radiological engineering department, was quoted in a June 10 St. Petersburg Times story about the increased demand for graduates to work in the revitalized nuclear power industry.

St. Petersburg Times: Mark Shermis

Published: June 10 2007

Mark Shermis, educational psychology professor, was quoted in a June 10 St. Petersburg Times column about paying students who do well on standardized tests.

St. Petersburg Times: Stanley Smith

Published: June 10 2007

Stanley Smith, director of the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, was quoted in a June 10 and 11 St. Petersburg Times series on the changing demographics of west-central Florida and the exodus of some residents from Florida to other states.

Associated Press: Richard Hollinger

Published: June 13 2007

Criminology Professor Richard Hollinger was quoted in a June 13 Associated Press story about the National Retail Federation report on retail theft. The report was released jointly with the University of Florida, and the story ran on the Reuters wire as well as in numerous newspapers nationwide.

New York Times: Christopher Slobogin

Published: June 13 2007

Law Professor Christopher Slobogin was quoted in a June 13 New York Times story about privacy issues related to Google’s new Street View service.

EEP information session set

Published: June 14 2007

An information session on the Employee Education Program (EEP) will be held at 3 p.m. July 23 in Room 120 of the HRS building.

‘Family Album Radio’ brings research-based information to listeners worldwide

Published: June 14 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Gators everywhere are getting used to first-place rankings, so here’s another opportunity — UF boasts the nation’s first research-based radio series on family life.

Microbiologist earns top honor

Published: June 14 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — D. Grant McFadden, program director of the University of Florida College of Medicine’s Emerging Pathogens Initiative, has been elected to Fellowship in the American Academy of Microbiology.

Personal leave days to expire in July

Published: June 14 2007

University of Florida employees who have unused personal leave days or personal holidays should make plans now to take the time off. Any unused USPS personal holidays and TEAMS/faculty personal leave days not used by July 12 will expire.

InsideUF sports new look

Published: June 19 2007

This week marks a new chapter in the evolution of InsideUF, your campus news source.

Associated Press: Jaret Daniels

Published: June 20 2007

Jaret Daniels, a researcher at the University of Florida’s McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, was quoted in a June 20 Associated Press national wire story about the Florida Butterfly Monitoring Network.

ButterflyFest taking vendor applications

Published: June 20 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will host ButterflyFest Oct. 13-14 at the University of Florida Cultural Plaza and is now accepting applications for festival vendors and exhibitors.

Washington Post: Net neutrality

Published: June 20 2007

University of Florida research on the impact of net neutrality was cited in a June 20 Washington Post column about how such a policy could adversely affect Internet services in Asia. The citation was the result of a news release.

UPI: Corene Matyas

Published: June 21 2007

Corene Matyas, an assistant professor of geography, was quoted in a June 21 United Press International wire story about her research into new tools to predict inland rainfall caused by hurricanes. The story was the result of a news release.

Associated Press: Ken Wald

Published: June 22 2007

Political science professor Ken Wald was quoted in a June 22 Associated Press international wire story about the role of Barack Obama’s church — the United Church of Christ — in his campaign.

InsideUF now has its own site...

Published: June 22 2007

InsideUF, your campus news source, is now located at: insideuf.ufl.edu. You will still be able to access the page via the UF home page. However, if you would like to receive RSS feeds, please log on and subscribe to the RSS feeds for the categories that interest you.

Annual ‘Fanfares and Fireworks’ set for July 3 at Flavet Field

Published: June 25 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Public broadcasting stations WUFT-TV, Channel 5, WUFT-DT, Digital 36, WUFT-FM, Classic 89 and WJUF-FM, Nature Coast 90 will present “Fanfares and Fireworks,” the annual Independence Day eve celebration, on Tuesday, July 3 beginning at 7 p.m. at the University of Florida Flavet Field. The 17th annual event is sponsored by the City of Gainesville; AvMed Health Plan and the University of Florida.

New York Times: Bioenergy research

Published: June 26 2007

The University of Florida was mentioned in a June 26 New York Times story as among the universities participating in the Department of Energy’s creation of three bioenergy research centers to find new ways to turn plants into fuel. The item is available to subscribers or by individual purchase.

UF to release parasitic fly to combat “evil weevil” destroying native bromeliads

Published: June 28 2007

GAINESVILLE, FLA — The free ride is almost over for the “evil weevil” destroying Florida’s native bromeliads.