Here are specifics:

Friday, May 24

Approximately half of the O’Connell Center west lot (small lot next to McKethan Stadium) will be reserved for convention use.

The O’Connell Center main parking lot and Garage 7, large commuter Lot on Gale Lemerand Drive, law school east/west commuter lots, and Fraternity Row lots will be available for convention attendees and university students, faculty and staff on a first-come first-served basis.

Saturday, Sunday, May 25-26

The entire O’Connell Center north lot and garage will be available for convention attendees and university students, faculty and staff on a first-come first-served basis.

The large commuter lot on Gale Lemerand Drive, law school east/west commuter lots, Fraternity Row lot, engineering complex lot and the UF Bookstore and Welcome Center Garage will be available to convention attendees and university students, faculty and staff on a first-come first-served basis.

UF employees and students are urged to anticipate these impacts and be prepared to seek alternate parking during this event. Visit www.parking.ufl.edu or call 392-PARK for additional campus parking information.

The North Central Florida Non-Profit Center will hold a summit meeting in Emerson Alumni Hall.

University of Florida students and employees with orange decal holders who normally park in this area may need to seek alternate parking on that date. Additional green/red shared parking available to orange decal holders has been created on the top level of Garage 5 to help alleviate event parking issues at the O’Connell Center area.

For more information on campus parking and transportation, visit www.parking.ufl.edu or call 352-392-PARK.

Students may apply online at www.parking.ufl.edu or pick up an application at the Student Government offices in the Reitz Student Union or at the Transportation and Parking Services offices.

Submit applications by April 22 for consideration. Brief interviews for successful applicants will be held on April 25.

Contact Transportation and Parking Services at 352-392-8048 for additional information.

The association selected Carole Kimberlin in recognition of her paper titled “Patient counseling practices in U.S. pharmacies: Effects of having pharmacists hand the medication to the patient and state regulations on pharmacist counseling.” The award was presented March 3 at the APhA annual meeting in Los Angeles.

The paper, published in the July 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, was co-authored by UF researchers Allison Newland Jamison; Stephan Linden, a 2013 doctoral candidate; and Almut G. Winterstein, a professor of pharmaceutical outcomes and policy.

The Wiederholt Prize recognizes the best paper published in the Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association within the past two calendar years, describing original investigation in the areas of economic, social or administrative sciences. The award, presented at the opening session of the association’s national meeting in Los Angeles, includes an engraved plaque, marble bookends, and registration and travel stipend to the meeting.

The honor was doubly appreciated by Kimberlin. First, in receiving recognition in an area central to her research and teaching interests ― trusted relationships with patients ― and secondly, for her own memories of Joseph B. Wiederholt, Ph.D., (1949-2001) the prize’s namesake.

Wiederholt, a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, was the first recipient of the best paper award, which was renamed the Wiederholt Prize in 2002 in his memory.

“Professor Wiederholt mentored faculty who are now leaders in social and administrative pharmacy,” Kimberlin said. “He was also a friend and colleague, which brings even greater meaning to receiving this award.”

There will be no ADA Paratransit service on this date, including dialysis appointments. Regular RTS spring service will resume Tuesday.

For more information, visit the RTS website at www.go-rts.com or call 352-334-2600 for general schedule information.

Armistead has broad experience in academic health center and medical school administration. Since 2004, he has served as associate vice president for finance and planning for the University of Florida Health Science Center in both Gainesville and Jacksonville, working directly under Dr. David S. Guzick, senior vice president for health affairs at the University of Florida and president of UF&Shands, the University of Florida Academic Health Center. The Health Science Center includes the colleges of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and Health Professions, and Veterinary Medicine. The HSC, which is part of UF&Shands, generates approximately $1 billion in annual revenue, with more than 6,000 students and 1,700 full-time faculty across both campuses.

Since March 2012, Armistead has worked closely with Dr. Daniel R. Wilson, vice president for health affairs at the University of Florida and dean of the UF College of Medicine–Jacksonville, on matters pertaining to the faculty practice in partnership with Shands hospital leadership. He has led initiatives to improve profitability, managing financial and planning projects affecting the Jacksonville campus.

“Russ has a long history of effecting change that has led to positive results for our patients and our employees. He was instrumental in leading the recent strategic planning process for the UF&Shands system, which we call ‘Forward Together.’ Our plan sets the vision for our organization as a place where the patient comes first, and where we make careful use of our resources in support of that goal,” Guzick said.

According to Lawrence J. DuBow, a member of the Shands Jacksonville Board of Directors, Armistead is the right choice to lead the organization.

“The Board of Directors believed we needed someone who could step in immediately in order to further efforts that have already led to significant accomplishments for Shands Jacksonville in the last two years,” DuBow said. “We are confident that his combination of business savvy and experience working in an academic health care setting will help us achieve our financial goals as well as plans for future growth.”

Fellow board member Beth McCague agrees, adding that Armistead’s commitment to the success of UF&Shands Jacksonville is also a benefit to the community.

“UF&Shands Jacksonville is one of this city’s most valuable assets. We are one of the largest employers in the area, creating a substantial positive economic impact here and in surrounding areas,” McCague said. “But more importantly, we bring something unique to our community − high-quality health care for everyone in one of the region’s most acclaimed academic health centers by some of the country’s best physicians.”

Wilson, who began his leadership of UF’s Jacksonville medical campus a year ago, says he is looking forward to working side-by-side with Armistead.

“I am truly pleased Russ has accepted this position. He is familiar with all facets of UF&Shands Jacksonville − from finance to clinical operations, patient care, education and research,” Wilson said. “Russ also has the right temperament to be a great CEO. He has consistently good judgment and a quiet wisdom that will lead us well. Russ is a direct, honest and very thoughtful person. I am confident he is the right person for this position of such consequence for UF, Shands and, indeed, the entire region.”

Prior to joining UF, Armistead was president of Armistead Consulting LLC, a North Carolina firm that provided management and consultation services to academic health centers, hospitals and other health care organizations. During this time, he served dual roles at the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo – interim executive director of MCO Hospitals and vice president for finance and chief financial officer/treasurer. Efforts focused on revenue enhancement, consolidation and cost reduction, including efficiency and productivity of staff, resulting in the hospitals becoming profitable within a year.

Before starting his consulting firm, Armistead held leadership positions at Wake Forest University School of Medicine over the course of 24 years, including vice president for health services administration and associate dean for administrative services.

Armistead assumes his new role as president and CEO of Shands Jacksonville today. Burkhart will remain with the organization in a consulting role through the end of February.

Garage 8 is scheduled to be washed Sunday and Monday. All vehicles should be removed from the garage by Saturday evening. The rooftop level and top ramp will reopen Monday to allow students, faculty and staff at Norman Hall to park for the day. All red and red 1 decal restrictions are lifted from Monday to Jan. 1. The rest of the garage will remain closed for washing Monday and will reopen Tuesday.

Garage 7 is scheduled to be pressure-washed Tuesday and Wednesday. All vehicles should be removed from the garage by Monday evening. Parking restrictions will be lifted in the O’Connell main lot during the washing to allow green and orange decal holders to park in the area during this period. The garage will reopen Thursday.

For more information on campus transportation and parking, please visit www.parking.ufl.edu or call 352-392-7275.

Jack Payne, UF senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, appointed McElwain to the post Oct. 26. She had served as UF/IFAS interim assistant vice president for development since August.

“Ann already has a winning record for connecting with UF alumni and friends, and securing their support for exciting new projects,” Payne said. “I’m extremely pleased with her initial efforts here. We both look forward to developing comprehensive fundraising goals for UF/IFAS and sharing our vision with all of our supporters.”

McElwain succeeds Ken DeVries, who held the position from June 2005 until his retirement in July 2012.

“I’m excited to be here,” McElwain said. “There are so many wonderful things going on at UF/IFAS and I’m glad to be a part of it.”

McElwain arrived at UF in 2005, taking the post as chief development officer for the College of Engineering. In 2006 the University of Florida Foundation named her an assistant vice president for development.

With UFF, her most noteworthy accomplishment was helping lead the university’s Florida Tomorrow Capital Campaign, which ran from fall 2007 to fall 2012 and raised more than $1.5 billion, including almost $150 million for UF/IFAS.

Prior to arriving at UF, McElwain was managing director of Jack and Jill Children’s Center, a child care facility in Fort Lauderdale that serves low-income working families.

At UF/IFAS, McElwain’s immediate goal is to work with administrators to identify major funding needs and begin planning fundraising efforts to meet them.

“With state and federal funding cuts, development is more important than ever,” she said. “I look forward to creating new relationships, strengthening existing ones, and helping tell the world about all the great things UF/IFAS is doing.”

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the top two levels will be reserved all day for the Career Showcase, and the top level and ramp will be reserved on Thursday.

Also on Tuesday and Wednesday, section B5 of the O’Connell parking lot and the row of spaces between the garage and O’Connell Center will be reserved.

Orange and green decal holders who normally park in these areas should be aware of this impact and may need to seek alternate parking during this period.

For more information on campus parking, please call
352-392-PARK or visit www.parking.ufl.edu.

Green decal holders who normally park in this area should be aware of this impact and may need to seek alternate parking during this period.

For more information on campus parking, please call 352-392-PARK or visit www.parking.ufl.edu.

McCusker joins the Harn with more than 12 years of experience in the field, including serving as the curator of photography at the Museum of Photographic Arts in San Diego from June 2001 to February 2010. She is also a seasoned educator, having served as an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego and at the University of California, San Diego.

“We are delighted that Carol will join the Harn team to fill the newly endowed curator of photography position,” said Rebecca Nagy, Harn Museum of Art director. “Carol has had a distinguished career as a curator of photography and professor. We know she will be an asset to the Harn Museum and the University of Florida as we continue to build a strong collection of photography, develop stellar exhibitions, and create engaging programs.”

McCusker specializes in history of photography and cinema, modern and postmodern cultural studies, 20th-century popular culture, mass media, and documentary photography and film. She has a doctorate and a master’s degree in art history and the history of photography from the University of New Mexico. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in art history and studio art from the Massachusetts College of Art.

“I am thrilled to join the Harn Museum staff and the University of Florida as an endowed curator of photography,” McCusker said. “The Cofrins’ generosity will provide support for research, academic travel, and program development. I look forward to using these funds to curate thought-provoking new exhibitions for our visitors.”

Sarajedini begins his position on Aug. 16 and replaces Alan Dorsey, a UF professor of physics who became dean of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Georgia in July. In addition to working directly with departments in the natural sciences and mathematics, Sarajedini will serve as the college’s primary liaison with the UF Office of Research.

“He’s an accomplished scientist and has the relevant experience needed to become associate dean,” said Paul D’Anieri, CLAS dean. “He’s got the enthusiasm and we are looking forward to him joining our team.”

Sarajedini began his career on the faculty at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn., before joining the UF astronomy department in 2001 as an assistant professor. In his 11-year tenure at UF, Sarajedini has achieved a number of scholarly milestones including leading a large research project with the Hubble Space Telescope and leading UF’s participation in the USA Science and Engineering Expo held in Washington, DC. He was a University of Florida Research Foundation Professor from 2006 to 2009.

Sarajedini has been involved with the astronomy department’s effort to increase the number of underrepresented groups in the sciences. He led a proposal to the National Science Foundation to bring Florida International University students to UF to study astronomy and related sciences. FIU has the largest percentage of Hispanic undergraduate students in the country. The proposal would provide opportunities for Hispanic students to engage in research and education programs at UF that are not available to them at FIU.

Sarajedini is looking forward to fostering communication among the departments and centers in the division as well as representing their interests in the dean’s office. In addition, he would like to further explore the possibilities that distance learning may have for enhancing the curricular opportunities of the division.

“I’m looking forward to applying my experiences at UF to the position of associate dean,” he said. “It will certainly be challenging, but I think it will be rewarding at the same time.”

Docutraq, which allows students to fill out student activity requisitions or SARs, has launched with three new key features: dashboard, instant fund screening and enhanced budget summaries.

“This new Docutraq system will revolutionize the way Student Organizations manage and spend their budget during a fiscal year,” said Student Body Treasurer Juan Rodriguez.

Rodriguez said that the new system is truly user-friendly and believes that it increases both transparency and communication between Student Government Finance and its students.

According to the Docutraq home page, Dashboard allows student organization officers to easily access information about their organizations and allows them to review their budget summary in a simple fashion.

Instant fund screening is a feature that allows officers to instantly see if they have enough money for their fund request before it is submitted to their student organization president.

This feature will help prevent frustration for student organization officers and allow SG Finance employees to have a more streamlined approach to filing SARs.

Enhanced budget summaries are provided to review detailed information about an organization’s budget throughout the 2012-13 fiscal year easily, according to the system’s home page.

“This marks a new era for Student Government Finance and changes the way organizations interact with us so I am very excited to see students using it and enjoying it,” said Rodriguez.

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Conversations about historic preservation address the best way to maintain the physical integrity and historical significance of a building, structure or site. Whether it involves restoring a plantation home, repurposing a former post office or reconstructing a council house from the 1600s, each site has unique requirements. Each project requires fresh eyes, as no two historic structures are exactly alike. They may interpret different periods in history, be constructed of different materials and have very different uses. Although the conversation about completing each of these historic preservation projects has differed, the goal to recognize and care for Florida’s architectural heritage remains the same.

“The Preservation Conversation” is curated by UF Museum Studies graduate students Austin Bell, Renee Kiefer and Kim Tinnell with guidance from Herschel Shepard, Cindy Peterson, John Nemmers and Professor Glenn Willumson.

Hayes was appointed by Jack Payne, UF senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources; he has been UF/IFAS interim dean for research since July 2011.

“John is ideally suited for this position,” Payne said. “He has performed exceptionally well in the year that he has served as the interim dean, has a solid background in natural resources, and a firm understanding of the research needs for agricultural sciences. He has reached out to our research faculty and staff across the many IFAS disciplines in ways that have encouraged and facilitated their success.”

Hayes said he’s thrilled to continue guiding the UF/IFAS research enterprise.

“I look forward to working with the faculty to create new opportunities to build on the tremendous foundation IFAS has built in research,” he said, “to advance new initiatives and approaches to strengthen research linkages across the university, and to enhance interdisciplinary research programs.”

As director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, he’ll oversee nearly 1,000 faculty members working at UF’s main campus in Gainesville and 13 research and education centers around the state.

Hayes said some of his priorities for UF/IFAS research include citrus greening, water conservation, development of new crop cultivars, improved cattle management, climate issues, bioenergy production, invasive species control, and conservation of natural areas.

“My experience as interim dean has increased my appreciation of the important connections among Florida’s human populations, agriculture and our environment,” he said. “During my tenure as dean, I hope to support research that addresses these issues, and that bolsters IFAS’ impact and reputation as an international research powerhouse.”

Hayes arrived at UF in July 2006 to take a post as professor and chairman of the wildlife ecology and conservation department. Previously, Hayes was a faculty member at Oregon State University, where he was a professor and associate dean for international programs at the College of Forestry.

Hayes earned a doctoral degree in ecology and evolutionary biology from Cornell University, a master’s degree in biology from Southern Oregon State College and a bachelor’s degree in wildlife science from Oregon State University.