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Pilot project tests food, drink privileges in Library West

Library West is introducing a pilot project during the summer sessions that allows patrons to bring in snacks such as granola bars, chips, crackers, cookies, candy and nuts, along with small fruits and vegetables throughout the building.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Monday, May 14, 2007.

Ceramics exhibit heats up UF’s Focus Gallery

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new ceramics exhibit at the University of Florida is creating heat. The Focus Gallery event “H.O.T. Summer” showcases a selection of recent works by current members of the ceramics student organization H.O.T Clay.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Monday, May 14, 2007.

UF veterinary college names 2007 Distinguished Award winners

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A small-animal practice owner, a livestock reproduction specialist and a North Florida dairyman have been honored in the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine alumni council’s 2007 Distinguished Awards program.

Filed under Announcements, Awards & Honors, InsideUF (Campus) on Monday, May 14, 2007.

APA sponsors workshop on workplace ‘bullies’

“Bullying in the workplace: Practical suggestions and strategies” is the title of an Academic and Professional Assembly-sponsored workshop for University of Florida employees. The workshop, which is scheduled from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. May 29 in 301 Peabody Hall, will be facilitated by Jaquie Resnick, director of the UF Counseling Center.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Wednesday, May 9, 2007.

UF operating as usual, urges caution in fires

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The wildfires in Alachua and Bradford counties and in the state of Georgia have prompted the Alachua County Health Department to issue a health advisory to the general public.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Wednesday, May 9, 2007.

Kissinger to deliver opening remarks at UF documentary screening in Lincoln Center

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Henry Kissinger, secretary of state for Richard Nixon and former diplomat, will deliver the opening remarks May 17 at a University of Florida Documentary Institute screening at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Wednesday, May 9, 2007.

Dry weather dents spring’s usual wildflower show

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Recent dry weather has put a big dent in the usual spring wildflower displays along Florida’s roads and meadows, but state officials are hosting a pavilion at Epcot in Orlando this month to help you get your phlox fix.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Wednesday, May 9, 2007.

Local leader hired for new position heading UF community relations

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Susan Crowley, a longtime executive at the Alachua County Medical Society, will be the University of Florida’s new assistant vice president for community relations, effective May 21.

Filed under Announcements, Appointments, InsideUF (Campus) on Tuesday, May 8, 2007.

UF Speech and Hearing Clinic offers free screenings

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In honor of national Better Hearing and Speech Month, the University of Florida Speech and Hearing Clinic is offering free screenings throughout May by appointment.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Monday, May 7, 2007.

UF student among confirmed measles cases

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Alachua County Health Department on Tuesday confirmed three cases of measles, one of which involves a University of Florida student.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus) on Thursday, May 3, 2007.