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UF receives $2.5 million to establish rural public health training center

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida has received $2.5 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to develop public health workforce education programs and community health projects for rural Florida residents.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Thursday, December 15, 2011.

Florida Museum offers ‘Playful Escape’ for students in grades K-5 Jan. 2

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History’s “Amazing Migrations” Playful Escape for students in grades K-5 is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 2.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Tuesday, December 13, 2011.

Restaurateur uncorks special vintage to benefit UF Small Animal Hospital

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — To Richard Gonzmart, president and a fourth-generation member of the family that runs Tampa Bay’s century-old Columbia Restaurant, Rusty the dog is more than a pet. He’s part of the family.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Tuesday, December 13, 2011.

UF offers employees tuition help

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida knows the importance of an education. Along with providing opportunities for students, UF also provides assistance for employees to continue their education.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Friday, December 9, 2011.

STOP! Children’s Cancer to donate $1 million to UF to support national clinical trials

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — STOP! Children’s Cancer Inc. will donate more than $1 million to the University of Florida College of Medicine to establish the STOP! Children’s Cancer Bonnie R. Freeman Clinical Trials Fund.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Thursday, December 8, 2011.

UF graduate overcomes accident injuries on way to degree

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Michael Stimler compares his journey to graduation to climbing Mount Everest.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Thursday, December 8, 2011.

New UF-developed Android app helps public identify campus trees

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new Android phone app is available free to help nature lovers who want to know more about the trees that grow on the University of Florida campus.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Technology, Top Stories on Tuesday, December 6, 2011.

UF trustees endorse collaboration with Full Sail University

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Board of Trustees today endorsed a collaboration between UF and Winter Park-based Full Sail University to create more educational and career opportunities for students at both schools in media, technology and entertainment business.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Technology, Top Stories on Friday, December 2, 2011.

Museum hosts summit to kick off biology collection digitization project

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Six months after receiving $10 million from the National Science Foundation to organize digitization of the nation’s biological collections, University of Florida researchers welcomed participants to Gainesville this week for the project’s kick-off symposium.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Thursday, December 1, 2011.

Foam packaging removed from campus dining program

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Gator Dining Services/ARAMARK has eliminated foam packaging for foods at all Gator Dining locations, including the dining halls, Classic Fare Catering and the national brands on University of Florida’s campus.

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Thursday, December 1, 2011.