University of Florida News

Five faculty members have been recognized by the University of Florida for their work as advisers to Master of Fine Arts and doctoral students.

A look beyond the Cultural Plaza near 34th Street reveals plenty of art venues nestled throughout the University of Florida campus. Whether you’re searching for a different way to pass time between classes or simply want to explore something off the beaten path, opportunities exist to view a wide range of artistic talents in unexpected yet convenient places.

After a summer research trip to Uganda led him to discover the country’s great need for educational resources, University of Florida geography doctoral candidate Joel Hartter decided to do something about it by helping to establish a foundation to support libraries in rural villages in the western part of the country.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Modern technology is behind everything research scientists do and it is vital that they effectively apply computer and information technology to real public health problems, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

“Welcome to Journalism 3101,” I told the 20 or so anxious students in the classroom. “I am your lab instructor for this term. You may call me Ms. Rodgers.”

RTS has modified several campus and city bus routes because of construction and a partial road closure of Southwest Second Avenue to Southwest 13th Street. The affected routes are 1, 11 and 127 (campus shuttle) and Sunday routes 401, 402 and 403.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. –– The Harn Museum will highlight the current exhibition of Ethiopian art during Museum Nights on March 29 with a docent-led exhibition spotlight tour of “Continuity and Change: Three Generations of Ethiopian Artists” at 7:30 p.m.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Players, the University of Florida’s student-run theater company, is excited to present “Godspell,” the first of two musicals in its spring 2007 season. The production will be staged in the Nadine McGuire Black Box Theatre March 29 through April 1. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. March 29, 30 and 31, and 1:30 p.m. March 31 and April 1.

After a summer research trip to Uganda led him to discover the country’s great need for educational resources, University of Florida geography doctoral candidate Joel Hartter decided to do something about it by helping to establish a foundation to support libraries in rural villages in the western part of the country.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Olga Kern made history in 2001 when she was awarded the gold medal at the 11th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Kern was the first woman in more than 30 years to win the coveted piano competition held in Forth Worth, Texas.