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Harn Museum celebrates Zora Neale Hurston as part of The Big Read

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Harn Museum of Art is taking part in The Big Read, a National Endowment for the Arts literary initiative, with two events celebrating Zora Neale Hurston.

Filed under Announcements, Happenings on Friday, August 31, 2007.

Staying optimistic

The start of the school year is always as exciting as it is hectic. I hope all students, faculty and staff were able to take some time off during the summer, and that you are refreshed, reenergized and ready to make the most of the months ahead.

Filed under Announcements, Voices Column on Friday, August 31, 2007.

Florida Museum-led study counters ideas about Mayan elite craftworks

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new Florida Museum of Natural History study shows ancient Maya political elites likely crafted their own bone and shell products for domestic use, which counters previously held beliefs that the group depended on domestic servants or lower classes for everyday household items such as sewing pins, spatulas and shell bowls.

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Wednesday, August 29, 2007.

Top scholar picked to lead UF’s early-child education initiatives

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A leading scholar in early childhood education and care has been named to a new endowed chair at UF’s College of Education.

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Wednesday, August 29, 2007.

UF launches new leadership programs; Applications accepted until Sept. 7

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Because leadership development is essential to the effective management of a university, Human Resource Services at the University of Florida has launched two new leadership programs: The UF Academy and Next Level Leadership.

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Monday, August 27, 2007.

UF Tourism Crisis Recovery Institute names director of strategic operations

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Tourism Crisis Recovery Institute, a new on-campus institute housed in the College of Health and Human Performance, has hired a well-known figure in the tourism industry to serve as director of strategic operations.

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Monday, August 27, 2007.

Faculty Survey results show progress, areas to improve

Colleagues:
Below please find the results of our third Faculty Survey. The questions within the survey have remained the same over the years so that we can measure changes.
In 2005, we expanded the population of faculty surveyed to include our county extension faculty, P.K. Yonge faculty and assistant and associate in titles. We have held the [...]

Filed under Announcements, Voices Column on Friday, August 24, 2007.

Sustainability speakers coming to UF

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — International sustainability experts Hunter Lovins and Bob Willard will give keynote speeches at a University of Florida program set for Sept. 10.
Lovins and Willard will speak at 7 p.m. in the Reitz Student Union Grand Ballroom in a program titled “The Business Case for Sustainability.” They will speak during the UF Sustainability [...]

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Wednesday, August 22, 2007.

UF offers new minor in American Indian and indigenous studies

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As the University of Florida kicks off its fall semester this week, students will have the opportunity to pursue a new minor in American Indian and indigenous studies.

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Monday, August 20, 2007.

Portable air conditioners OK’d for use in Buckman, Thomas halls

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida has approved the use of portable air conditioners in Buckman and Thomas halls for this year.

Filed under Announcements, Top Stories on Friday, August 17, 2007.