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UF alternative fuels expert available to comment on meeting with president

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — President Bush met with a small group of scientists today – including a University of Florida professor who holds key ethanol-production patents – to discuss and promote alternative energy.

Filed under General on Friday, February 23, 2007.

Expert available to discuss implications of Smith’s estate

GAINESVILLE, Fla.— University of Florida Law Professor Lee-ford Tritt, director of the Center for Estate Planning at UF’s Levin College of Law, is available to comment on the various estate legal implications concerning the estate of Vickie Lynn Marshall (a.k.a. Anna Nicole Smith) and the J. Howard Marshall estate.

Filed under General on Friday, February 9, 2007.

Hispanic, Latino students expected at UF recruitment conference

WHO: About 500 college-bound Hispanic and Latino students in grades 7-11 and their parents.
WHAT: The annual Hispanic/Latino Student Recruitment Conference will feature motivational speakers, admission sessions, financial aid workshops, academic programs and panel discussions on student life.
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
WHERE: Carleton Auditorium, University of Florida campus, Gainesville.
CONTACT: Elizabeth Sanchez, [...]

Filed under General on Friday, February 9, 2007.

Bob Graham to introduce new center to leaders at local forum

WHO: Retired U.S. Sen. and former Florida Gov. Bob Graham, introducing the new University of Florida Bob Graham Center for Public Service to elected officials and business leaders from Gainesville and Alachua County. The inaugural group of students in the center’s certificate program in public leadership will also attend.
WHAT: During the forum, Graham will [...]

Filed under General on Thursday, February 8, 2007.

UF faculty retreat focuses on alternative energy sources

WHO: University of Florida faculty and researchers who are involved in energy research.
WHAT: This will be the first faculty retreat for members of the new Florida Institute for Sustainable Energy. Members will determine a plan for the institute and discuss ways to promote interdisciplinary research and help address Florida’s and the world’s [...]

Filed under General on Tuesday, February 6, 2007.

UF Water Institute director to talk about water resources

Wendy Graham, director of the University of Florida’s Water Institute, will speak at the next Community Campus Council breakfast.

Filed under General on Monday, February 5, 2007.

The Peking Acrobats tumble way to Phillips Center

GAINESVILLE, Fla. –– The Peking Acrobats will appear at the University of Florida’s Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 17.

Filed under General on Friday, February 2, 2007.