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Florida's consumer confidence retains most of last month's gains

Published: November 30 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida's consumer confidence dipped only slightly in November to 72 after a large jump in October, portending good news for holiday retailers as higher levels of optimism remained in effect, according to a new University of Florida survey.

Fogging, misting systems can protect ornamental foliage plants from cold, UF experts say

Published: November 30 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida winters are mild by human standards, but don’t tell that to an aglaonema, sometimes called Chinese evergreen.

UF study: White ibis mating habits altered by mercury consumption

Published: November 30 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When University of Florida researchers began studying the effects of mercury consumption on white ibises, they had a hunch the contaminant might affect the birds’ ability to produce chicks.

Mitchell to speak Thursday before Academic and Professional Assembly

Published: November 30 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs Thomas J. Mitchell will speak at 3 p.m. Thursday in Emerson Alumni Hall’s Warrington Room. The presentation is hosted by the UF Academic and Professional Assembly.

Innovation Square

Published: November 30 2010

Test of UF's emergency notification system planned for Wednesday

Published: November 29 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida will conduct a test of its emergency notification system between 11:30 a.m. and noon Wednesday.

UF officials roll out plans for Innovation Square on SW Second Avenue

Published: November 29 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida officials today unveiled plans for Innovation Square, a large-scale development capitalizing on university research to be built on Southwest Second Avenue between the UF campus and downtown Gainesville.

Major announcement scheduled Monday regarding Innovation Square

Published: November 24 2010

Family in constant flux, despite traditional ideals, UF author says

Published: November 23 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Ozzie and Harriett could say “Father Knows Best” and “Leave it to Beaver,” but a University of Florida author of a new book finds that stay-at-home moms and traditional marriage have seldom been the prevailing standards throughout history.

UF-developed device may reduce swallowing health risk in patients with Parkinson's disease

Published: November 22 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A hand-held device that strengthens the muscles involved in swallowing can address a serious symptom of Parkinson's disease, according to a new University of Florida study.

Speaker looks at Google's effect on books

Published: November 22 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A six-part fall speaker series on the public's access to books and their future continues Dec. 1 with a look at the impact of Google.

University Gallery presents digital media installation

Published: November 22 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University Gallery at the University of Florida will present “Precarious Status,” a digital media installation of work by French-Estonian, German and French artists Eléonore de Montesquiou, Julika Rudelius and Anne-Marie Schneider, starting Jan. 5.

UF-developed device may reduce swallowing health risk in patients with Parkinson’s disease

Published: November 22 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A hand-held device that strengthens the muscles involved in swallowing can address a serious symptom of Parkinson’s disease, according to a new University of Florida study.

Two UF/IFAS faculty win teaching awards

Published: November 19 2010

SIFE event to help women with work opportunities

Published: November 19 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla.— The Students in Free Enterprise at the University of Florida are helping women get back into the work force.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Robert G. Dean

Published: November 19 2010

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Bruce Goldberger

Published: November 19 2010

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Scott Gilbert

Published: November 19 2010

Oral history program documents stories of Florida Opportunity Scholars

Published: November 18 2010

SIFE to bring local entrepreneurs to UF

Published: November 17 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla.— For the past five semesters, the University of Florida chapter of the Students in Free Enterprise has been hosting forums that focused on different topics in the business world. This week’s forum has a twist.

UF researcher: Certain consumer preferences may be inborn

Published: November 17 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Genes that might lead to the purchase of designer jeans? Or DNA that helps to create chocoholics? People’s consumer preferences are often influenced by their genetic inheritance, according to a study by a University of Florida researcher.

Putnam to discuss religion, politics at UF's Bob Graham Center

Published: November 16 2010


National Public Radio: Bruce Goldberger

Published: November 16 2010

Florida Museum discounting tickets for exhibits

Published: November 16 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In recognition of International Education Week through Friday, the Florida Museum of Natural History is offering University of Florida employees and students a $6 combination ticket to the “CSI: Crime Scene Insects” and Butterfly Rainforest exhibits.

Putnam to discuss religion, politics at UF’s Bob Graham Center

Published: November 16 2010

Historical marker to recognize UF's contribution to military education

Published: November 15 2010


Historical marker to recognize UF’s contribution to military education

Published: November 15 2010

Some kids with spinal cord injury may be overlooked for walking rehabilitation

Published: November 15 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The traditional way to predict whether children can regain movement after spinal cord injuries may exclude a small subset of patients who could benefit from therapy, according to two studies presented by University of Florida researchers at the Society for Neuroscience meeting this week in San Diego.

UF, FSU receive grant for community-based clinical research

Published: November 15 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida and the Florida State University College of Medicine today jointly received $600,000 from the Board of Governors of the State University System of Florida to strengthen research, education and service efforts in public health and to boost economic growth.

Sen. Bill Nelson to speak about 2010 election

Published: November 15 2010

UF, FSU kick off Florida Climate Institute

Published: November 15 2010

Media advisory

Libraries host activities for International Education Week

Published: November 12 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries are sponsoring activities in support of International Education Week, hosted by the International Center, Nov. 15-19.

UF Breast Center receives national accreditation

Published: November 12 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Breast Center at Shands at UF medical center received accreditation as a National Center of Excellence in Breast Cancer this month by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. The three-year designation was the result of a rigorous, 18-month evaluation process and site visit.

Art Bash showcases artistic efforts at UF

Published: November 10 2010

Campus events next week offer ways to quit tobacco use

Published: November 10 2010

Florida's citrus industry could benefit from soil analysis concepts developing at UF

Published: November 9 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Many of Florida's natural conditions are perfect for growing citrus. One that's imperfect is the state's patchwork variety of soil types, and University of Florida researchers say the situation comes with a price tag for growers and consumers.

Leading Florida political lobbyists to discuss midterm elections

Published: November 9 2010

UF researchers go to Haiti to mitigate cholera threat, explore possible sources

Published: November 9 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida public health researchers are back in Haiti this week, tracking the cholera outbreak and distributing oral rehydration packets assembled by College of Pharmacy faculty and students.

UF to collaborate with Library of Congress on veterans' oral histories

Published: November 8 2010


Accreditation team invites comment on UFPD

Published: November 8 2010

UF to collaborate with Library of Congress on veterans’ oral histories

Published: November 8 2010

Campus goes global next week with International Education Week

Published: November 8 2010

5K walk to raise money for March of Dimes

Published: November 5 2010

Students can learn more about managing finances

Published: November 5 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla.— The University of Florida chapter of the Students in Free Enterprise will host Young Money L!VE, a national tour that teaches students about financial literacy, on Tuesday.

UF to offer free vehicle checks for older drivers

Published: November 5 2010

Media advisory

Antibacterial agent could cause pregnancy problems

Published: November 4 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A chemical found in everything from antibacterial soaps and lotions to socks and toothpaste may disrupt an enzyme that plays an important role in pregnancy, University of Florida researchers say.

Multimedia: Antibacterial agent could cause pregnancy problems

Published: November 4 2010

Canceled: Sen. Nelson, former Gov. Graham to discuss findings of oil spill commission

Published: November 4 2010

Fans at South Carolina game can get information about breast cancer

Published: November 4 2010

TIME Magazine: Richard Scher

Published: November 4 2010

FoxNews.com: Andreas Keil

Published: November 4 2010

UFPD receives report of indecent exposure in Diamond Village

Published: November 4 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Police Department is increasing patrols in the Diamond Village residential area after a report of a man exposing himself Wednesday evening.

TIME Magazine: Mark Hudak

Published: November 4 2010

Vanity Fair: Daniel Smith

Published: November 4 2010

St. Petersburg Times: Michael L. Seigel

Published: November 4 2010

UF joins new-teacher imperative to boost science, math instruction in U.S.

Published: November 3 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida is the newest member of a nationwide coalition of public research universities working to increase the number and diversity of high-quality middle and high school science and mathematics teachers in the U.S.

Cutting physician payment may curb unnecessary prostate cancer therapy, lower health care costs

Published: November 3 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Paying physicians less for a commonly administered prostate cancer therapy can help curb inappropriate use and save health care dollars, without having a negative impact on people who need the treatment, according to a new study in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Co-founder of Apple Computer Inc. to speak Monday at UF

Published: November 2 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Stephen Wozniak, one of the co-founders of Apple Computer Inc., will speak at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the O’Connell Center. This event open to the public with first-come first-serve seating. Doors will open at 7 p.m.

Students with outstanding grades offered free admission to Rainforest

Published: November 2 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History is again rewarding students who receive outstanding grades in science with free admission to the Butterfly Rainforest exhibit.

Florida Museum looks at the stars Nov. 12

Published: November 1 2010

UF study: Election and high unemployment add to fears for real estate

Published: November 1 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Uncertainty persists in Florida’s real estate markets, aggravated by the state’s high jobless rate and fears about the upcoming election, a new University of Florida survey finds.

Grinter Gallery presents global culture photography exhibition

Published: November 1 2010

UF scientists find clues to aid injury recovery in aged livers, improve transplant success in seniors

Published: November 1 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida scientists have identified a key cellular process involved in age-related damage to the liver — and ways to reverse that damage by manipulating genes or administering certain drugs.

WUFT to show local tribute to veterans

Published: November 18 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Public television station Florida’s 5 WUFT-TV will present a special rebroadcast of “A Musical Salute to America’s Veterans” at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Wall Street Journal: Jay Ritter

Published: November 16 2010

An analysis by finance professor Jay Ritter was cited in an Oct. 31 Wall Street Journal story about stronger economic growth in emerging markets. A link is unavailable because the Journal is by subscription only.

USA Today: Daniel Smith

Published: November 19 2010

Political scientist Daniel Smith was quoted in a Nov. 3 USA Today story about Rick Scott’s close win in the Florida governor’s race.

USA Today: Afsar Ali

Published: November 19 2010

Microbiologist Afsar Ali was quoted in a Nov. 17 USA Today story about the cholera outbreak in Haiti. >Related release.

UFPD will be looking for lights on bikes

Published: November 16 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Police Department’s Community Services Division will operate a saturation detail seeking to educate bicyclists who don’t have headlights or taillights on their bikes Wednesday evening.

Three polling places serve students

Published: November 1 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida students looking to cast their votes in the midterm election Tuesday won’t have to go very far.

Tax policy lecture slated at law college

Published: November 10 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The inaugural Ellen Bellet Gelberg Tax Policy Lecture will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the University of Florida Levin College of Law in the Chesterfield Smith Ceremonial Classroom, Holland Hall 180.

Tampa Tribune: Daniel Smith

Published: November 19 2010

Political scientist Daniel Smith was quoted in a Nov. 2 Tampa Tribune story about what voters should expect if Rick Scott became governor.

St. Petersburg Times: Bruce Goldberger

Published: November 19 2010

Director of toxicology Bruce Goldberger was quoted in a Nov. 18 St. Petersburg Times story about the effects of consuming the alcoholic energy drink Four Loko.

St. Petersburg Times: Afsar Ali

Published: November 4 2010

Afsar Ali, an associate professor of environmental and global health, was quoted in Oct. 26 St. Petersburg Times story about his prediction that Haiti would have a cholera outbreak.

Smathers to showcase use of GIS

Published: November 11 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida will host an all-day event Wednesday to showcase the use of geographic information systems, known as GIS, to the academic community and the public.

Reuters: Brij Moudgil

Published: November 11 2010

Lead researcher and particle engineering professor Brij Moudgil was featured in a Nov. 8 Reuters video about an odor killer created by UF researchers. The interview is the result of a News Bureau referral.

Pregnancy Concerns

Published: November 25 2010

An active ingredient found in some toothpaste, soaps, and even mouthwash can apparently disrupt a vital enzyme in pregnancy. Hundreds of household products include triclosan, a chemical commonly used for antibacterial purposes. Now a new University of Florida study shows that triclosan can interfere with estrogen metabolism in women. Estrogen’s a key hormone during pregnancy and controls the way a baby develops many key organs like the brain.

Parkinson’s Help

Published: November 23 2010

People suffering from what’s called “dysphagia” have difficulty swallowing and may experience pain while eating or drinking. Patients with Parkinson’s disease often have dysphagia and that can lead to substances getting caught in their airways, causing infections and potentially death. Now a new University of Florida study shows Parkinson’s patients can improve their swallowing with training. Researchers say exhaling in this simple device can strengthen the muscles in your throat, which leads to improved swallowing.

Palm Beach Post: Michael Allan Wolf

Published: November 4 2010

Property law professor Michael Allan Wolf was quoted in an Oct. 23 Palm Beach Post story about the actions of law firms and large financial companies related to foreclosures.

Orlando Sentinel: Tonia Werner

Published: November 16 2010

Pharmacologist Dr. Tonia Werner was cited in an Oct. 26 Orlando Sentinel story about the psychotropic effects of synthetic marijuana.

Orlando Sentinel: Tonia Werner

Published: November 16 2010

Pharmacologist Dr. Tonia Werner was cited in an Oct. 26 Orlando Sentinel story about the psychotropic effects of synthetic marijuana.

Orlando Sentinel: Mobeen Rathore

Published: November 4 2010

Dr. Mobeen Rathore, a professor and chief of pediatric infectious diseases and immunology, was quoted in an Oct. 22 Orlando Sentinel story about reactions to a new high-dose flu shot.

Orlando Sentinel: Kenneth B. Nunn

Published: November 4 2010

Law professor Kenneth B. Nunn was quoted in a Nov. 13 Orlando Sentinel story about police raids in barbershops.

Orlando Sentinel: Ken Wald

Published: November 19 2010

Political scientist Ken Wald was quoted in a Nov. 8 Orlando Sentinel story about the political future of U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla.

Orlando Sentinel: Joseph W. Little

Published: November 4 2010

Law professor Joseph W. Little was quoted in an Oct. 17 Orlando Sentinel story about electing trial judges.

Orlando Sentinel: David Colburn

Published: November 4 2010

History professor David Colburn was quoted in an Oct. 27 Orlando Sentinel story about Gov. Charlie Crist’s political career in Florida.

Orlando Sentinel: Alyson Flournoy

Published: November 19 2010

Law professor Alyson Flournoy was quoted in a Nov. 13 Orlando Sentinel story about offshore drilling reform.

Newsweek: Diane Mazur

Published: November 4 2010

Law professor Diane Mazur was quoted in an Oct. 22 Newsweek story about using an executive order to overturn “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.”

New York Times: Michael Allan Wolf

Published: November 19 2010

Law professor Michael Allan Wolf was quoted in a Nov. 9 New York Times story about the foreclosure crisis in Florida.

New York Times: Glover, Mocko, Shrira

Published: November 19 2010

Provost Joe Glover, statistics professor Megan Mocko and psychology professor Ilan Shrira were quoted in a Nov. 4 New York Times story about online classes.

New York Times: Diane Mazur

Published: November 19 2010

An op-ed column by law professor Diane Mazur about the R.O.T.C. units on college campuses was published Oct. 24 in the New York Times. The column was edited and pitched by the News Bureau’s op-ed service.

New Scientist: Bill Hauswirth

Published: November 19 2010

Geneticist Bill Hauswirth was cited in a Nov. 18 New Scientist story about primate eyesight tests he will conduct with researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College

Miami Herald: Chris McCarty

Published: November 16 2010

Chris McCarty, director of the UF Survey Research Center, was quoted in an Oct. 27 Miami Herald story about spending at the Fort Lauderdale boat show.

McClatchy Newspapers: Peter Adams

Published: November 19 2010

Peter Adams, assistant professor in the department of geological sciences, was quoted in a Nov. 15 McClatchy Newspapers story about ocean wave height increases in the last decade.

Legato first to receive memorial award

Published: November 30 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Karen Legato, senior director of development and alumni affairs for the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, has become the first recipient of the University of Florida Foundation’s Debbie Klapp Memorial Award.

Florida Times-Union: Bob Swett

Published: November 4 2010

Bob Swett, an associate professor of fisheries and Florida Sea Grant Extension Specialist, was quoted in an Oct. 18 Florida Times-Union story about surveys he is planning that will show the busiest patches of ocean. Related IFAS news release.

Boston Herald: Greg Gray

Published: November 25 2010

Greg Gray, professor and chair of the Global Pathogens Laboratory and an expert on the spread of infectious diseases from animals to humans, was quoted in an Oct. 28 Boston Herald story about a researcher who caught a virus from a colony of monkeys at the California National Primate Research Center at the University of California, Davis, and is thought to have carried it out of the facility.

Associated Press: Scott donation

Published: November 4 2010

A $2 million donation from Trustee Dr. Steven Scott and his wife to endow a professorship in the chemistry department was the subject of an Oct. 18 Associated Press story. Related release.

Diane Mazur, retired Air Force captain and law professor, was quoted in an Oct. 29 Associated

Published: November 16 2010

Diane Mazur, retired Air Force captain and law professor, was quoted in an Oct. 29 Associated Press story about “don’t ask, don’t tell” and the stance military chaplains should take in counseling soldiers.

ABC News: Dan Scholes

Published: November 19 2010

Groundskeeper Dan Scholes was quoted in a Nov. 4 ABC News story about his attempt to write a full-length book in 30 days during National Novel Writing Month.