The University of Florida College of Education has announced that Tom Dana, director of UF’s School of Teaching and Learning (STL), has been selected as the College of Education’s next associate dean for Academic Affairs. His appointment becomes effective July 1, with the start of the new academic year.
Dana will succeed Jeri Benson, who recently [...]
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars will present information sessions at 3 p.m. on Jan. 24-25 in Little Hall, Room 117. The sessions will discuss the affiliation with the University of Florida that allows UF students to earn academic credit while taking courses and completing a full-time internship at a tailored placement site [...]
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — At virtually every seaport mankind has ever built, you’re sure to see a pelican at some time or another. The birds roost on every continent except Antarctica. Their scythe-like beaks and snaking necks have adorned human art dating back thousands of years.
So, what’s the harm in a fisherman tossing a bit of [...]
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida News Bureau has a new Web site which offers UF images for your walls, gifts for friends and family, or for use by UF communicators in publications. The site features more than 1,000 professional images of UF campus, student life and athletics. Once you select the desired image(s), [...]
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — On Jan. 31, the University of Florida will participate in Focus The Nation, an unprecedented teach-in on global warming solutions.
“Today’s college students are truly the greatest generation,” said Lewis & Clark College professor of economics Eban Goodstein, author and project director for the national campaign. “No other generation has ever had to [...]
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Driving down University Avenue on his way to donate plasma two years ago, Sam Tarantino, a down-on-his-luck economics major, was struck with a revolutionary idea that would make him turn his car around and never have to sell his blood again.
“I looked over to my left and saw a sign in a [...]
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A free showing of Movement (R)evolution on Jan. 14 at the Phillips Center will present the riveting stories of nine African choreographers and unveil soul-shaking responses to the beauty and tragedy of 21st Century Africa. Attendess are invited to meet members of The Urban Bush Women and Compagnie Jant-Bi, two groups featured [...]
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The coordinators of UF’s summer orientation program, “Preview,” are seeking enthusiastic faculty members from all disciplines to work as advisors during May, June, and July.
Interested individuals are encouraged to attend any one of the information sessions listed below. The time commitment and compensation for advisors will be discussed. All sessions [...]
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Dr. Jack Kevorkian, advocate for the legalization of assisted suicide, will speak Jan. 15 at the University of Florida’s O’Connell Center.
The event begins at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for students with Gator 1 cards at Gate 2 only, and at 7 p.m. for the general public. Free tickets are [...]
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida plans to conduct the first test of its emergency text messaging system for students on Jan. 15.
Recipients should not respond to the test message. Such tests will be conducted annually.
In an emergency, administrators will now be able to send text messages quickly to students, as well as faculty [...]