University of Florida officials are monitoring Tropical Storm Fay. Plans currently call for UF work activities to remain on a normal schedule. Should the forecast conditions for the Gainesville area worsen, new information will be posted on UF’s home page.
Further storm information can be found on UF’s tropical weather update page: http://www.ufl.edu/weather/hurricane/.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two professors in the University of Florida’s College of Human and Health Performance were selected as official volunteers by the Beijing Olympic Committee.
James Zhang and Daniel Connaughton will be in Beijing during the Olympics, returning to Gainesville on Aug. 27, two days after the closing ceremony.
This opportunity resulted from the college’s relationship [...]
Because leadership development is essential to the effective management of a university, Human Resource Services at the University of Florida is once again offering its two dynamic leadership programs, The UF Academy and Next Level Leadership. Specifically tailored to the needs of UF faculty and exempt staff, these programs are designed to help develop and [...]
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. –– Just a decade ago, the band known as Cherryholmes didn’t exist and half of its members had never even picked up an instrument. Since getting started, however, this family band, made up of dad, mom and four siblings, has racked up enough awards and accolades to fill the tour bus they call [...]
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida President Bernie Machen and Head Football Coach Urban Meyer will kick off the 2008-2009 academic year and football season at the 38th annual UF Joint Civic Club Luncheon on Aug. 20 at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center.
Machen will provide updates on university matters, while Meyer will offer [...]
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — On Aug. 7, Museum Nights will feature “So You Think You Know Trivia?” from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Harn Museum of Art, and will keep the Butterfly Rainforest open at the Florida Museum of Natural History from 5 to 8 p.m.
For trivia at the Harn, participants will compete in groups [...]
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Career Resource Center and Student Financial Affairs will host its second annual Part-Time Job Fair on Aug. 28, 10 a.m to 2 p.m. on the Reitz Union North Lawn.
Hiring employers, including university departments and local businesses, will be available to interview students for part-time and seasonal hiring needs. Students are encouraged to [...]
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s Gatorettes, the twirling dancers of the UF Gator Band, won two national titles last week at the National Baton Twirling Association’s USA and World Twirling Championships. The competition was held at Notre Dame University in South Bend, Ind.
The Gatorettes, under the direction of instructor June Stoeber, won the [...]