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'Destruct' triggers may be jammed in tumor cells, UF geneticists say

Published: April 30 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Tumor cells living in the cross hairs of radiation or chemotherapy may be able to escape death because their self-destruct mechanisms are jammed, say University of Florida scientists writing in a recent issue of Developmental Cell.

Rock star to play supporting role at astronomy commencement event

Published: April 30 2008

MRI Noise

Published: April 30 2008

University of Florida engineering students have come up with a way that could make MRI exams less stressful and less noisy.

Maternal respect stronger among African-American and Latina girls

Published: April 29 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Young African-American and Latina girls treat their mothers with greater deference than do whites but their mothers take it harder when tempers flare, according to a new University of Florida study.

Florida consumer confidence in April sinks to new 16-year record low

Published: April 29 2008

Students expected to donate tons of items to charity this week

Published: April 29 2008

UF professor emerita to present gallery talk at Harn

Published: April 29 2008

DCP dean, director inducted into AICP College of Fellows

Published: April 28 2008

Fla. Museum, Alachua County quilters seek entries for spring 2010 exhibit

Published: April 28 2008

Update: Weekly

Published: April 28 2008

Florida Museum's Randell Center completes Pineland tree planting program

Published: April 25 2008


Human Genome Project leader to speak at Florida Genetics 2008

Published: April 25 2008

UF Libraries to host additional Jewish literature reading and discussion series

Published: April 25 2008

Kaplan named Fulbright Scholar for 2009

Published: April 25 2008

P.K. Nair receives honorary doctorate from Spain

Published: April 24 2008

Joyce named to Florida environmental commission

Published: April 24 2008

Engineering students: Headset muffles loud, unnerving MRI noises

Published: April 22 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Having an MRI exam, an experience many people describe as stressful and uncomfortable, could soon become a bit more pleasant, thanks to the work of a team of University of Florida engineering students.

Bullying Impact

Published: April 22 2008

The old saying suggests sticks and stones do more damage than words. But now a University of Florida study links taunting or name-calling in childhood with symptoms of depression and anxiety in early adulthood.

Social form of bullying linked to depression, anxiety in adults

Published: April 22 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Spreading rumors and gossiping may not cause bruises or black eyes, but the psychological consequences of this social type of bullying could linger into early adulthood, a new University of Florida study shows.

Update: Weekly

Published: April 21 2008

UF engineers win NSF grant to support student research abroad

Published: April 21 2008

Scientists test device to track medication adherence in patients with HIV/AIDS

Published: April 21 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Most of us have missed a dose of antibiotic or forgotten to take a daily vitamin. But when the stakes are higher — as they are for people with HIV/AIDS — a skipped pill could mean the difference between health and hazard for the entire population. Now, a breath monitoring device developed by scientists at the University of Florida and Xhale Inc. could help prevent the emergence of drug-resistant strains of HIV by monitoring medication adherence in high-risk individuals.

UF researchers seek bugs to battle aquatic weed plaguing Central, South Florida

Published: April 21 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Years of hydrilla control efforts have paid off for some Florida communities — unfortunately, their success has benefited a more troublesome aquatic weed, a University of Florida expert says.

New York Times: Roy Beckford

Published: April 20 2008

Library West and Marston Science Library to extend hours during finals

Published: April 19 2008

UF's first full-scale emergency notification test a success

Published: April 18 2008


UF honors faculty, advisers at annual banquet

Published: April 18 2008

UF researchers identify key target for cancer therapies

Published: April 17 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — New therapies must target a key protein interaction to destroy aggressive cancer cells’ protective force field, University of Florida scientists reported this week at the American Association for Cancer Research’s annual meeting in San Diego.

Correction: April 19 CPR training to offer participation card, not certification

Published: April 16 2008

Florida Museum of Natural History, Harn Museum of Art host annual Earth Day celebration April 19

Published: April 16 2008

International Herald-Tribune: Elliot Douglas

Published: April 16 2008

Reduce stress before finals by participating in Midnight Fun Run

Published: April 16 2008

McCain's press secretary is proud UF graduate

Published: April 15 2008


Associate director of Upward Bound appointed

Published: April 15 2008

Mental stress reduces blood flow to the heart in patients with gene variation

Published: April 15 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers have identified a gene variation in heart disease patients who appear especially vulnerable to the physical effects of mental stress — to the point where blood flow to the heart is greatly reduced.

Students speak out against local drinking and driving

Published: April 14 2008

Update: Weekly

Published: April 14 2008

UF graduate to compete in Miss USA Pageant April 11

Published: April 11 2008

Two UF musical ensembles celebrate West African and Brazilian music on April 11

Published: April 11 2008

Art Underground jewelry sale, April 11 at Reitz

Published: April 11 2008

Florida Museum of Natural History research screened at international science media festival in Italy

Published: April 11 2008

Florida Museum of Natural History displays local artist's African-inspired work

Published: April 10 2008


Three UF students win prestigious Goldwater Scholarships

Published: April 10 2008

UF dance performances centered on themes of sustaining ‘eARTh’

Published: April 10 2008

Staff, faculty urged to renew parking decals by Tuesday

Published: April 10 2008

The High Kings concert has been rescheduled to September 25

Published: April 10 2008

Graham Center presents free program on 'Media And The Presidency'

Published: April 9 2008


New National Science Foundation center to launch at engineering college

Published: April 9 2008

UF Agricultural Women's Club celebrates 100 years

Published: April 8 2008


Imported aquacultured reef clams found to have foreign disease

Published: April 8 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Vividly colorful giant clams officially called tridacnids decorate many an upscale aquarium. But now experts say they boast an exterior beauty that masks an ugly truth: their potential for carrying foreign diseases.

Kansas associate dean chosen as CLAS dean at UF

Published: April 8 2008

Defense expert visits UF to discuss military ethics

Published: April 7 2008

Ingram to receive SURA Distinguished Scientist Award

Published: April 7 2008

Health center official named chairman of medical college group

Published: April 7 2008

Governor to proclaim April 8 Florida Suicide Prevention Day

Published: April 7 2008

Update: Weekly

Published: April 7 2008

Two UF percussion ensembles will perform in April concerts

Published: April 4 2008

UF chemistry professor receives grant for solar energy research

Published: April 4 2008

UF Department of Housing announces 2008-2009 rental rates

Published: April 3 2008

Internationally renowned scholars, religious leaders to speak at UF about Jewish-Muslim relations

Published: April 3 2008

Graduate students find art in work of Physical Plant Division employees

Published: April 3 2008

Pulitzer Prize winner David M. Oshinsky to speak at UF April 2

Published: April 2 2008

Former UN special envoy to speak at UF on April 3

Published: April 2 2008

UF College of Design, Construction and Planning faculty to showcase new research

Published: April 2 2008

Violin Virtuoso Itzhak Perlman to perform April 13 at the Phillips Center

Published: April 2 2008

UF institute connects countries in global discussion of King’s legacy

Published: April 2 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — On the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, the technology he lamented had overshadowed the human spirit was used to power four interactive global webcasts that transcend race, class, nation and religion.

Peer2Peer Information Technology Workshop

Published: April 1 2008

Professor is national fiction award finalist

Published: April 1 2008

Professor receives high marketing honor

Published: April 1 2008

Award-winning Takács Quartet to perform April 12 with Van Cliburn Medalist Joyce Yang

Published: April 1 2008

Research proves snuff is still very dangerous stuff

Published: April 1 2008

UF professor uses art to highlight tie between cultural and biological diversity

Published: April 1 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Conservationists often promote pristine wilderness as a warehouse of biological diversity, but new research findings by a anthropologist show higher biological diversity actually exists in areas where there is more human cultural diversity.

New emergency test planned for April 18

Published: April 1 2008

‘Dance away the Tax-Day Blues’ with the UF Symphonic Band on April 15

Published: April 14 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Symphonic Band will present a concert of dance-oriented music from around the world to help lighten the mood on tax day.

‘Spirit of Uganda’ brings African culture to the Phillips Center on April 16

Published: April 3 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla.—The arts provide entertainment and enlightenment, allow us to share and celebrate our cultural heritages, and provide a connection to one another. They can also provide hope, as demonstrated by “Spirit of Uganda,” a riveting program of music and dance for audiences of all ages that brings to life the sounds and movements of East Africa.

Alumnus in Japan making global news

GAINESVILLE, FLa. — UF alumnus and Japan Gator Club member Sachio Semmoto recently was featured in two international magazines. Semmoto — who earned a master’s and doctorate degree in engineering at the University of Florida — was profiled in the Feb. 7 issue of “The Economist” and the March 24 issue of “Forbes.”

APA now accepting nominations

Published: April 1 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Academic & Professional Assembly (APA) is accepting nominations for the 2008-09 slate of officers. Nominate yourself or others (with their approval) by emailing past president Diane Craig, ddcraig@ufl.edu, by April 11.

Aquarium Clam Disease

Published: April 9 2008

Colorful imported clams can make your aquarium look good, but something dangerous lurking inside could put the shellfish industry at risk. University of Florida researchers have discovered a foreign disease inside aquacultured giant clams imported from Vietnam. It can’t harm humans, but UF pathologist Barbara Sheppard worries aquarium owners might dump their tanks and the clams into the environment.

Associated Press: Dr. Andrew Kaunitz

Published: April 4 2008

An article written by gynecologist Dr. Andrew Kaunitz in the New England Journal of Medicine about contraception issues for women 40 and older was the subject of an April 4 Associated Press story.

Book: Fructose ‘missing link’ in obesity epidemic

Published: April 1 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Could the simple sugar responsible for putting the sweet in everything from bananas to root beer be the missing link in understanding what puts the fat on a person’s thighs? Yes, according to a book penned by a University of Florida researcher that was published today.

CPR class offered for Gator Saver Day

Published: April 8 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Approximately 335,000 Americans annually die of cardiovascular disease and sudden cardiac arrest before reaching a hospital. Cardiac arrest strikes people of all ages and levels of fitness, usually without warning. Many of these lives could be saved by training community members in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). CPR buys precious time for cardiac arrest victims until trained emergency workers can arrive.

Forbestraveler.com: George Burgess

Published: April 17 2008

George Burgess, director of UF’s International Shark Attack File, was quoted in an April 17 Forbestraveler.com story about North America beaches where shark attacks are most frequent.

InsideUF: April 1, 2008

Published: April 1 2008

Here’s the print version of InsideUF for April 1, 2008.

Institute offers development session

Published: April 1 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The UF Leadership Development Institute will present “Developing the Next Generation of Global Academic Leaders” at 3 p.m. on April 9 at Reitz Union, Room 282. Ron Kirsch, executive director, and Susan Herrera, assistant director of the Institute, will present a model for developing the next generation of global leaders. Seating is limited. Please email Glenn Ketcham, gketcham@ehs.ufl.edu, to reserve a seat.

Itzhak Perlman concert postponed

Published: April 7 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Itzhak Perlman concert, originally scheduled for Sunday, April 13 at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, has been postponed. An ongoing shoulder injury is precluding Perlman from performing. A new date has not yet been set. Tickets for the April 13 date will be honored for the new date. Patrons who are unable to attend the performance on the new date may receive a full refund from the original point of purchase. For more information, please visit the University of Florida Performing Arts Web site at www.performingarts.ufl.edu. For information about tickets, please call 352-392-ARTS (2787) or 800-905-ARTS, toll-free within Florida.

Los Angeles Times: Allison Dempsey

Published: April 23 2008

Graduate student Allison Dempsey was quoted in an April 23 Los Angeles Times blog about her research into the long-term effects of being bullied in school. See related news release.

Miami Herald: Chris McCarty

Published: April 28 2008

Chris McCarty, director of the Survey Research Center, was quoted in an April 30 Miami Herald story about the impact of another drop in consumer confidence among Floridians. The story was the result of a news release.

Ms. Magazine: Sex ed study

Published: April 4 2008

A UF study of the sexual education programs in Florida schools was the subject of an April 4 article in Ms. Magazine. See related news release.

Musical ‘Mosaic’ at Reitz Auditorium

Published: April 19 2014

The UF Department of Housing and Residence Education Graduate and Family Housing staff are presenting “Mosaic,” a musical about family, diversity, friendship and acceptance at 7:30 p.m. on April 19 the Reitz Student Union Auditorium.

National Public Radio: Rick Stepp

Published: April 28 2008

Anthropology professor Rick Stepp was a featured guest on a show about biological diversity that was broadcast April 23 on National Public Radio. See related news release.

New Scientist: Clive Wynne

Published: April 29 2008

Psychology professor Clive Wynne was quoted in an April 29 New Scientist article about whether dogs can differentiate the barks of other dogs.

New York Times: Leslie Hendeles

Published: April 1 2008

Leslie Hendeles, professor of pharmacy and pediatrics, was quoted April 1 in a New York Times story about the possibility of contamination in animal-derived drugs.

Orlando Sentinel: Jack E. Davis

Published: April 20 2008

A column about Earth Day’s history in Florida by history professor Jack E. Davis was published April 20 in the Orlando Sentinel.

Orlando Sentinel: Stephen Mulkey

Published: April 30 2008

Botany professor Stephen Mulkey was quoted in an April 30 Orlando Sentinel story about how Florida farmers and foresters are likely to profit from the effort to reduce global warming.

Palm Beach Post: Russell Nagata

Published: April 3 2008

Horticultural researcher Russell Nagata was quoted in an April 3 Palm Beach Post story about the use of edible squash blossoms in restaurants. See related news release.

Professor elected to national council

Published: April 1 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Linda Bartoshuk, a professor of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science, was recently elected to a three-year term of the Council of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). The NAS is charged with providing independent advice, outside the framework of government, to the nation’s leaders on science, technology and medicine issues affecting U.S. policy decisions.

Professor recognized with Mooney Award

Published: April 1 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Ken Sassaman, associate professor of anthropology, has been awarded the Mooney Award from the Southern Anthropological Society for his book “People of the Shoals: Stallings Culture of the Savannah River Valley.” The annual James Mooney Award recognizes distinguished anthropological scholarship concerning the South and Southerners.

Purchasing session offered on May 22

Published: April 8 2008

A purchasing talk by Randy Staples, associate controller, Purchasing and Disbursement Services will be sponsored by the APA Seminar Series. The presentation, “Purchasing: What you need to know about the Year-end Process,” will be held at 3 p.m. on May 22 in L107, Marston Science Library. This will be an informative and interactive session to learn more about year-end issues involving purchasing and disbursement services. Time will be allotted for questions and discussion. Seating is limited. Please email Glenn Ketcham at gketcham@ehs.ufl.edu to reserve a seat.

Read-A-Thon volunteers sought

Published: April 1 2008

Celebrate reading by sharing a story, poem or excerpt from a favorite book during the George A. Smathers Libraries’ Read-A-Thon. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 14-17 at the Plaza of the Americas between Library West and Smathers Library East. The Read-A-Thon is a lively, fast-paced and casual celebration of reading during National Library Week. Volunteers will read for 10 minutes, in accordance with specific daily themes. The second annual “Edible Book Contest” on April 16 will coincide with the Read-A-Thon. Anyone may enter an “edible book” to be judged and later eaten. Prizes will be given in various categories. For more information, and/or to sign up for the Read-A-Thon and the Edible Book Contest, visit http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/readathon.

Research Report: Aquarium Clam Disease

Published: April 10 2008

Colorful imported clams can make your aquarium look good, but something dangerous lurking inside could put the shellfish industry at risk. University of Florida researchers have discovered a foreign disease inside aquacultured giant clams imported from Vietnam. It can’t harm humans, but UF pathologist Barbara Sheppard worries aquarium owners might dump their tanks and the clams into the environment.

UF Libraries Technology Expo April 15

Published: April 15 2008

Come and see exciting technologies at the University of Florida Libraries Technology Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 15 on the first floor of the Smathers Library.

UF School of Theatre and Dance addresses individuality and conformity

Published: April 5 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In response to the sudden upsurge of fascism and Nazism during the events preceding World War II, Eugène Ionesco wrote the now-famous play, “Rhinoceros.” Categorized as “theatre of the absurd,” the play explores the themes of conformity, culture, philosophy and morality as it follows the lives of residents of a small French town. “Rhinoceros” will run April 4 to April 13 at the Constans Theatre.

Winning the lottery

Published: April 1 2008

One of the most inspiring stories I have heard in a long time relates to the priceless value of education and how this can affect alumni, and the loyalty they feel for their alma mater and others whose lives they touch.