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NCAA peer review team on campus for recertification process

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The NCAA Peer Review Team is on the University of Florida campus today and Wednesday as part of the University Athletic Association’s participation in the NCAA Division I Self-Study Certification process.

Filed under General on Tuesday, October 17, 2006.

Ceremony marks fuel conversion at UF Training Reactor

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) will hold a ceremony Wednesday to mark the fuel conversion of the research reactor at the University of Florida.

Filed under General on Tuesday, October 17, 2006.

College of Pharmacy open house

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy is holding its 22nd Annual Open House for students or anyone interested in learning more about the UF Doctor of Pharmacy, or Pharm.D., program. William Millard, Ph.D., executive associate dean, and faculty speakers will present information about the curriculum, admission requirements, financial aid, student life, career opportunities in pharmacy and other topics.

Filed under General on Thursday, October 5, 2006.

Pugh Hall groundbreaking celebration

Groundbreaking celebration for Jim and Alexis Pugh Hall, the future home of the Bob Graham Center for Public Service

Filed under General on Tuesday, September 26, 2006.

Dedication ceremony for Kathryn Chicone Ustler Hall

WHAT: Dedication ceremony for Kathryn Chicone Ustler Hall
WHEN: 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 29
WHERE: Ustler Hall, located off Fletcher Drive on the University of Florida campus
BACKGROUND: Ustler Hall, formerly known as the Women’s Gym, was the first permanent structure at the University of Florida intended for campuswide use. It reopened for classes this fall after sitting [...]

Filed under General on Monday, September 25, 2006.

UF research yields new insight on spread of E. coli in spinach

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Conventional wisdom holds that harmful bacteria on fruits and vegetables are the remnants of contamination skulking on the exterior of the plant’s surface—easily washed away by conventional surface sterilization techniques.

Filed under General on Wednesday, September 20, 2006.

U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to dedicate Chesterfield Smith Ceremonial Classroom at UF Law School on Sept. 21

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will speak at the dedication ceremony for the Chesterfield Smith Ceremonial Classroom at the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law on Thursday, Sept. 21.

Filed under General on Wednesday, September 13, 2006.

Machen, Meyer to address 36th annual Civic Club/UF Luncheon

The Joint Civic Club/University of Florida luncheon is one of the foremost annual events in Greater Gainesville/Alachua County community that celebrates the relationship UF has cultivated among its community and civic leaders, members and friends. The luncheon brings together all civic clubs and organizations. This year marks the event’s 36th year.

Filed under General on Monday, August 14, 2006.

Federal lawmakers, industry leaders to attend UF Energy Forum

“Florida’s Road to Energy Independence: The Promise of Alternative Fuels.” Forum about alternative energy production in Florida, with an emphasis on alternative fuels that could augment or replace gasoline and other fossil fuels.

Filed under General on Monday, August 14, 2006.

Summer commencement ceremonies scheduled for Saturday

University of Florida summer commencement ceremonies

Filed under General on Thursday, August 10, 2006.