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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 Campus, Announcements 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 Campus, Announcements 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 Campus, Announcements 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 Campus, Announcements 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 Campus, Appointments, Announcements 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 Campus, Announcements 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 Campus, Announcements on Thursday, May 3, 2007.

TV program to focus on UF crisis response plan

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s crisis response plan will be the topic of discussion on North Florida Journal, set to air at 8 p.m. Thursday and again at 11:30 p.m. Sunday on WUFT-TV/DT.

Filed under Campus, Announcements on Thursday, May 3, 2007.

UF technology camp open to grade-schoolers

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida faculty and staff may want to take advantage of enrolling their children in a technology-rich summer camp opportunity offered by the Educational Technology program in the College of Education’s School of Teaching and Learning.

Filed under Announcements on Wednesday, May 2, 2007.

UF political science professor named Carnegie Scholar

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Leonardo A. Villalón, an associate professor of political science at the University of Florida and director of its Center for African Studies, has been named a 2007 Carnegie Scholar for his work studying Islam.

Filed under Campus, Awards & Honors, Announcements on Tuesday, May 1, 2007.