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UF experts available to comment on fifth anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The following sources at the University of Florida are available to speak to the news media on a variety of topics related to the upcoming anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, as well as the war on terrorism and U.S. relations with Iraq.

Filed under General on Thursday, August 10, 2006.

UF experts available to comment on Cuban situation

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The following experts at the University of Florida are available today to speak to the news media about Fidel Castro’s transfer of power and the impact of his decision in Cuba and the United States:

Filed under General on Tuesday, August 1, 2006.

State and university officials will discuss the creation of the Florida Center for Brain Tumor Research

State and university officials will discuss the creation of the Florida Center for Brain Tumor Research at the Evelyn F. and William L.
McKnight Brain Institute of the University of Florida.

Filed under General on Thursday, July 20, 2006.

UF expert sees no reason to delay shuttle launch

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida aerospace expert says the approved launch of the space shuttle Discovery on July 1 amid NASA safety concerns does not make it a reckless mission.

Filed under General on Monday, June 26, 2006.

Astronomos se reunen en Miami en torno al telescopio mas grande del mundo

GAINESVILLE, Fla.— Astrónomos de España, México, y los Estados Unidos se reunirán en Miami la semana que viene para planear las primeras observaciones del telescopio mas grande del mundo- un gigante poderoso que se ha estado construyendo durante los últimos seis años en las Islas Canarias (España). El coste de este telescopio es aproximadamente $160 millones de dólares.

Filed under General on Thursday, June 22, 2006.

Alachua County Legislative Delegation to address Campus Council Breakfast

2006 Legislative Session in Review

Filed under General on Monday, June 19, 2006.

Noted expert in law and psychiatry available for comment on Yates murder retrial

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Andrea Yates should be committed, not convicted of murder, for the deaths of her five children, according to University of Florida Levin College of Law Professor Christopher Slobogin.

Filed under General on Monday, June 19, 2006.

UF seminar to provide teachers with insight into East Asia

The Florida Seminar for Teaching on Asia is an eight-session course that gives middle and high school teachers an overview of East Asian history, culture, politics and art while providing an opportunity for interaction among colleagues at the K-12 and university level who teach about Asia.

Filed under General on Tuesday, June 6, 2006.

UF experts available to comment on fatal attacks by alligators

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida alligator expert says dry weather is partly to blame for the recent spate of the reptiles’ fatal attacks on humans.

Filed under General on Tuesday, May 16, 2006.

Civic Lights designers in town to tour prospective project sites

Tour of sites under consideration for the Civic Lights Urban Lighting Design Exhibition and media availability with the designers involved in the project.

Filed under General on Wednesday, May 10, 2006.