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Recital features classical saxophone

Celebrate the birthday of Adolphe Sax with a classical saxophone recital performed in the style Sax intended for his instrument. Jonathan Helton, University of Florida professor and president of the North American Saxophone Alliance, along with Barbara González-Palmer, a pianist from Rutgers University, will perform at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 6, in the University Auditorium.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Tuesday, October 31, 2006.

Flu shot campaign temporarily on hold

The Student Health Care Center is currently out of injectable flu vaccine, placing a hold on the University of Florida’s annual Influenza Prevention Campaign and canceling scheduled clinics until further notice. Additional doses of the vaccine are expected to arrive by the end of next week.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Tuesday, October 31, 2006.

Former White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card to speak at UF

GAINESVILLE, Fla.— Andrew H. Card, former White House chief of staff, is scheduled to speak at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1, in the O’Connell Center. Card’s appearance, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by ACCENT Speakers Bureau.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Monday, October 30, 2006.

Academic Technology to host daylong symposium

The University of Florida’s Office of Academic Technology will host the “2006 Faculty IT Showcase & Symposium: Educating the Net Generation” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, in the Reitz Student Union.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Monday, October 30, 2006.

Noted law expert to speak as part of Harn Eminent Scholar series

John Henry Merryman, a world-renowned expert on art and cultural property law and comparative law, will speak on “Great Cases in Art Law” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, in the University Auditorium as a part of the Harn Eminent Scholar Lecture series.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Friday, October 27, 2006.

International designer in sustainable architecture to speak at UF

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Kenneth Yeang will speak as part of the University of Florida School of Architecture’s fall lecture series at 6:15 p.m. Monday in Norman Hall, Room 137. The lecture is open to the public.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Friday, October 27, 2006.

UF awarded $3 million to launch new center on traffic congestion

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new University of Florida research center will focus on finding new solution for an age-old problem every driver is familiar with: traffic congestion.

Filed under Announcements, Awards & Honors, InsideUF (Campus) on Friday, October 27, 2006.

Student safety No. 1 goal for Florida-Georgia game

The Florida-Georgia football game traditionally has been a meeting of old rivals along the St. John’s River. This year there will be a middle ground, as university officials and the city of Jacksonville are offering a new service to make sure fans of both teams stay safe.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Wednesday, October 25, 2006.

UF School of Music presents Halloween Recital

The University of Florida School of Music presents BOOssoon to You, Too, its fourth annual Halloween recital, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, in the University Auditorium.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Wednesday, October 25, 2006.

Superior Accomplishment Award nominations due Oct. 31

The nomination deadline for the University of Florida’s 2007 Superior Accomplishment Awards is Oct. 31. Superior Accomplishment Awards honor academic personnel and TEAMS and USPS employees who contribute outstanding and meritorious service in their fields or to the university. The awards also seek to recognize employees who have made exceptional contributions to UF’s efficiency and economy or to the quality of life provided to students and employees.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Tuesday, October 24, 2006.