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UF periodontist honored by colleagues

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Dr. D. Lawrence Brock, an assistant clinical professor of periodontology at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, has received the American Academy of Periodontology’s 2007 Educator Award.

Filed under Campus, Awards & Honors, Announcements on Thursday, May 24, 2007.

Coordinator of preventive dentistry appointed at UF

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida College of Dentistry has appointed Dr. Jaana Autio-Gold, an assistant professor of operative dentistry, as the college’s coordinator for preventive dentistry.

Filed under Campus, Appointments, Announcements on Thursday, May 24, 2007.

School of Theatre and Dance presents ‘Shakespeare Abridged’

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Summer is a time for goofing off — even when performing the classic works of William Shakespeare.

Filed under Campus, Announcements on Tuesday, May 22, 2007.

School of Theatre and Dance to present Thornton Wilder’s ‘Our Town’

GAINESVILLE, Fla. –– The University of Florida College of Fine Arts is proud to present Thornton Wilder’s beloved classic “Our Town” in early June and again in early July.

Filed under Campus, Announcements on Monday, May 21, 2007.

College of Dentistry faculty elected to national organizations

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two University of Florida College of Dentistry faculty members have been tapped to serve on national dental associations.

Filed under Campus, Awards & Honors, Announcements on Tuesday, May 15, 2007.

Academic and Professional Assembly names new officers

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Academic and Professional Assembly (APA) at the University of Florida recently announced officer election results for the 2007-08 academic year.

Filed under Campus, Announcements on Tuesday, May 15, 2007.

Two faculty members named Phi Beta Kappa visiting scholars

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The men’s basketball team isn’t the only program with back-to-back successes at the University of Florida. Betty Smocovitis, a professor of zoology and history, has been selected to serve as a prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Society visiting scholar, just one year after botanist Pam Soltis at the Florida Museum of Natural History became the first person to receive the honor at UF since 1970.

Filed under Campus, Announcements on Tuesday, May 15, 2007.

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 Campus, Announcements 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 Campus, Announcements 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 Campus, Awards & Honors, Announcements on Monday, May 14, 2007.