University of Florida News

Registration for the University of Florida’s Leisure Course Program begins at 10 a.m. Sept. 5.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Harn Museum of Art is taking part in The Big Read, a National Endowment for the Arts literary initiative, with two events celebrating Zora Neale Hurston.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The UF Genetics Institute invites all faculty, graduate students and research associates to submit abstracts of their latest genetics research for poster sessions at Florida Genetics 2007, a symposium scheduled for Nov. 7-8 at the UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex.

The start of the school year is always as exciting as it is hectic. I hope all students, faculty and staff were able to take some time off during the summer, and that you are refreshed, reenergized and ready to make the most of the months ahead.

All it takes is just a moment to answer a cell phone call, change the radio station, turn to face a passenger or let your mind wander.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new Florida Museum of Natural History study shows ancient Maya political elites likely crafted their own bone and shell products for domestic use, which counters previously held beliefs that the group depended on domestic servants or lower classes for everyday household items such as sewing pins, spatulas and shell bowls.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal performance scheduled at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Nov. 8 has been canceled.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A leading scholar in early childhood education and care has been named to a new endowed chair at UF’s College of Education.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As the University of Florida Gators begin their pursuit of another Southeastern Conference and National Championship title, fans can tune in WUFT-TV/DT for a look at the 2007 football season.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Because leadership development is essential to the effective management of a university, Human Resource Services at the University of Florida has launched two new leadership programs: The UF Academy and Next Level Leadership.