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UF professor to testify on Fla. election law, voting rights before U.S. Senate subcommittee

GAINESVILLE — University of Florida political science professor Daniel A. Smith will testify Friday before several U.S. senators about Florida’s new voting law.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Thursday, January 26, 2012.

UF launches conference to advance digital health communication innovations

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s Center for Digital Health and Wellness will hold the first Digital Health Communication Extravaganza, known as DHCX, conference Feb. 15-17 at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando, Fla.
This first-of-its-kind event is designed for health, medical, and communication professionals seeking practical, proven insights about how to promote and protect people’s [...]

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Wednesday, January 25, 2012.

Heipp named director of School of Art + Art History

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With more than 30 years of service to the University of Florida, professor Richard Heipp has been appointed director of UF’s School of Art + Art History.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Note This on Wednesday, January 25, 2012.

Study Abroad Fair highlights global education opportunities

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida International Center will host the Spring 2012 Study Abroad Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 1 on the Reitz Student Union Colonnade. With 60 study abroad program representatives and UF-sponsored programs expected, students will have an opportunity to explore many possibilities that would enable them to become “Global Gators.”

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Wednesday, January 25, 2012.

Speech to focus on need to stimulate interest in STEM fields

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Carl B. Mack, executive director of the National Society of Black Engineers, will speak at 6 p.m. Jan. 30 in the Reitz Student Union Grand Ballroom.

Filed under Announcements, Happenings, InsideUF (Campus) on Tuesday, January 24, 2012.

Florida high school students to be STARS of astronomy workshop

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida departments of astronomy and physics will host an astronomy workshop Friday and Saturday for Florida high school students with an interest in astronomy and astrophysics.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Tuesday, January 24, 2012.

Museum releases iPhone app for bird, butterfly and plant identification

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With the touch of a finger, iPhone users can access information to help identify birds, butterflies and flowering plants seen along the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail and throughout the state.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Tuesday, January 24, 2012.

Bob Graham Center to host award-winning journalist, immigration advocate

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — An award-winning multimedia journalist and founder of Define America — a new campaign that seeks to elevate the conversation around immigration — will speak at the Bob Graham Center for Public Service at the University of Florida’s Pugh Hall at 6 p.m. Jan. 30.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Tuesday, January 24, 2012.

Smathers exhibit examines Lincoln, Civil War

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The George A. Smathers Libraries will host a major national traveling exhibit, “Lincoln, the Constitution and the Civil War,” on the third floor of Library West from Feb. 1 to March 7.

Filed under Announcements, Happenings, InsideUF (Campus) on Monday, January 23, 2012.

Nominations for Healthy Gators Recognition Awards sought

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Healthy Gators Coalition encourages individuals to nominate University of Florida faculty, staff and students for its second annual Recognition Awards.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Monday, January 23, 2012.