Many Gators go to the Mexican state of Quintana Roo for a relaxing Spring Break vacation. Assistant professors Eric Keys and Corene Matyas went there for a different reason on September 10.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Building Construction at the University of Florida will induct noted Palm Beach developer William G. Lassiter into the school’s Construction Hall of Fame at 11 a.m. Friday.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Bob Graham Center for Public Service has organized a lecture series on civic engagement this year as the first in what is to become a host of public events the Gainesville community can look forward to from the new University of Florida center.
“Florida Tomorrow: The Campaign for the University of Florida” – more than just a set of words, this theme for the effort to raise more than $1 billion is a rallying call to everyone associated with this university. The results of this capital campaign over the next five years are critical to what the future holds for this institution and everything that takes place here.
GAINESVILLE, Florida — The School of Theatre and Dance at the University of Florida College of Fine Arts presents Anton Chekhov’s “The Cherry Orchard,” a contemporary version of the early 20th century classic. Mikell Pinkney directs the production running Sep. 28 – Oct. 7 in the Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion’s Constans Theatre on the UF campus.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — An internationally renowned couple, Jerry
Uelsmann and Maggie Taylor, bring their unique style of
photographic imaging and composition to the University Gallery
Sept. 25 – Nov. 9 at the University of Florida.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Players have announced three upcoming productions for the fall 2007 season. “The Shape of Things” written by Neil Labute debuts on Oct. 4 and continues through Oct. 7 at the Phillips Center Blackbox Theatre. “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead” written by Bert V. Royal will be presented Oct. 25-28 at the McGuire Blackbox Theatre. And Nov. 29-Dec. 2 at the Phillips Center Blackbox Theatre will be “The House of Yes,” written by Wendy MacLeod.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In the realm of European classical music, Ludwig van Beethoven is considered by many to be one of the best composers. University of Florida Performing Arts will celebrate the work of this legendary composer with a series of concerts during its 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Gator football fans are encouraged to bring canned goods and other non-perishable foods to the Alltel Wireless Fan Fest prior to the Saturday Sept. 29 game against Auburn. The collection will benefit Gainesville area food banks, and is part of the Southeastern Conference’s “Together We Can” food drive.
Here’s the print version of InsideUF for September 25, 2007.