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Florida Museum exhibit explores state’s surfing history

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History visitors will soon have the opportunity to discover the state’s famous coastal waters and deep surfing culture in the new exhibit “Surfing Florida,” opening Aug. 31.

Filed under Announcements, Happenings, InsideUF (Campus) on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.

Biotechnology event to highlight sector growth

ALACHUA, Fla. — More than 500 biotechnology industry professionals, researchers and business leaders are expected to attend the 10th Annual Celebration of Biotechnology May 9 at RTI Biologics in Progress Corporate Park.

Filed under Happenings, InsideUF (Campus) on Friday, May 3, 2013.

Music, animation of Disney featured at Phillips Center

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Gainesville Orchestra and the Harn Museum of Art will present an evening of art demonstrations and music featuring animation and honoring the musical scores from Disney films on May 10.

Filed under Announcements, Happenings, InsideUF (Campus) on Monday, April 29, 2013.

UF hosts chemistry competition Friday for high schools students

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida welcomes high school students with a knack for chemistry to put their skills to the test Friday at the annual Gainesville Chemathon.

Filed under Happenings, InsideUF (Campus) on Wednesday, April 24, 2013.

Midnight Fun Run aims to reduce students’ stress

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The seventh annual Midnight Fun Run scheduled for Wednesday night is an opportunity for University of Florida students to relieve stress during finals, accomplish their first 5K or train for a future race. Although the event aims to benefit student health, UF faculty and staff, guests and general public also are invited to participate.

Filed under Announcements, Happenings, InsideUF (Campus) on Monday, April 22, 2013.

Harn offers lessons in printmaking, foliage arranging

GAINESVILLE, Fla.— Families will have the opportunity to admire the landscapes in “Printmaking in the Age of Rembrandt” and celebrate Earth Day at the Harn Museum of Art during Family Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Filed under Announcements, Happenings, InsideUF (Campus) on Thursday, April 18, 2013.

Florida Museum’s Earth Day panel discussion focuses on state’s springs

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History marks Earth Day with a special program Saturday.

Filed under Announcements, Happenings, InsideUF (Campus) on Wednesday, April 17, 2013.

Local residents can give up exotic animals at UF pet amnesty event April 16

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Exotic pets can be fun, but if an animal becomes too big, too costly or too difficult to manage, the enjoyment may disappear and owners may start looking for ways to make the animal do the same.

Filed under Announcements, Happenings, InsideUF (Campus) on Monday, April 15, 2013.

Comedian Sarah Silverman to perform at UF April 22

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — ACCENT Speakers Bureau, Student Government Productions and Pride Awareness Month at the University of Florida will bring actress, comedian and devoted gay rights advocate Sarah Silverman, to campus on April 22.

Filed under Announcements, Happenings, InsideUF (Campus) on Monday, April 15, 2013.

Performance to feature accomplished baritone alumnus

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida School of Music alumnus Nicholas Pallesen returns to UF for an exclusive musical performance April 20 featuring the University of Florida Concert Choir, Gainesville Civic Chorus and the University of Florida Symphony Orchestra.

Filed under Announcements, Happenings, InsideUF (Campus) on Friday, April 12, 2013.