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Florida Players presents ‘The Braggart Soldier’ on Nov. 21 and 23

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A classic Roman comedy with an animated cartoon style defines the upcoming Florida Players production of “The Braggart Soldier” which will debut at 8 p.m. on Nov. 21 in the Nadine McGuire Black Box Theatre.
“The Braggart Soldier,” written by Plautus and translated by Erich Segal, is a Roman comedy with a fast-paced [...]

Filed under Announcements, Happenings on Friday, October 31, 2008.

Victoria’s Secret PINK stops in Gainesville for clothing drive

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Victoria’s Secret PINK is running a nation-wide Recycle Your Sweats campaign across 15 college campuses, including the University of Florida, to donate clothing to local charities benefiting women of domestic abuse.
Recycle Your Sweats is a national charity drive sponsored by Victoria’s Secret PINK on select college campuses across the country.
Now through December, [...]

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Thursday, October 30, 2008.

InsideUF: October 21, 2008

Here’s the print version of InsideUF for October 21, 2008.

Filed under InsideUF (Campus), Print Edition on Thursday, October 30, 2008.

Riker Lecture to be held on Oct. 29 by Vasti Torres

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The 2008 Riker Lecture will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 in the University Auditorium. The lecture will be given by Vasti Torres and is entitled “Would you Recognize Racism When it Happens Around you?” The lecture is sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and the Department of Housing [...]

Filed under Announcements, Happenings on Wednesday, October 29, 2008.

Peace Corps director to speak on ‘Black Americans Impacting Global Development and Diplomacy’

Henry McKoy, Peace Corps regional director for Africa, will speak at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the Hub International Center. He will outline the Peace Corps’ impact in Africa over the past five years, including the evolution of strategic alliances with organizations like the Carter Center and the Centers for Disease Control. The presentation [...]

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Tuesday, October 28, 2008.

UF, Jacksonville offer safe place for students during football game

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Students once again will have a safe haven available in Jacksonville during this weekend’s Florida/Georgia football game.
Launched two years ago, the Sideline Student Safety Zone, organized by the University of Florida and the city of Jacksonville, will be open Friday and Saturday in and near The Jacksonville Landing.
Students and others can find [...]

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Monday, October 27, 2008.

Campus locations make voting easy

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The election on Nov. 4 may set a record for voter turnout in Alachua County. In addition to being a presidential election, there are nine county referenda on the ballot. This will add to the time required for voters to make their selections. Voting locations may become congested at times.
Most UF undergraduate [...]

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Monday, October 27, 2008.

Homecoming Weekend: Photo slideshows Gators will love

Visit the below link to view photos and sounds from the University of Florida’s Homecoming activities. Check back throughout the weekend for updated photos of the many Homecoming events occurring this weekend.
http://www.urel.ufl.edu/production/photography/multimedia.html

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Thursday, October 23, 2008.

Industry leaders to discuss real estate crisis at UF conference

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Nationally known industry leaders, including a policy adviser to the Federal Reserve Board, will discuss the real estate crisis Nov. 14 at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center.
The Real Estate Trends and Strategies Conference will include a discussion on retail property in Florida and break-out sessions on topics such as sustainability, [...]

Filed under Top Stories on Thursday, October 23, 2008.

Relocation of Shands AGH services announced

GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Citing budget cuts and the nation’s ongoing economic crisis, Shands HealthCare officials announced today they can no longer sustain financial losses at Shands AGH, and will relocate its programs and services in one year.
Operations now housed at Shands AGH will move to Shands at the University of Florida and its cancer hospital, which is [...]

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Wednesday, October 22, 2008.