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UF Powell Structures and Materials Laboratory building dedication

The Powell Family Structures and Materials Laboratory will be formally dedicated in a ceremony at the facility in UF’s Eastside campus. The building completion signifies a major step as part of the revitalization effort along Waldo Road.

Filed under General on Monday, April 23, 2007.

So long, and thanks for all the pollen

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — It’s potentially the biggest mystery in natural science today, and finding answers means more than saving our honey supply.

Filed under General on Wednesday, April 18, 2007.

TV pioneer Bob Vila is special guest for Gator Day in capital

WHAT: Gator Day 2007
WHEN: Wednesday, April 11
WHERE: Capitol Building, Tallahassee
BACKGROUND: Gator Day is the University of Florida’s annual showcase during the legislative session, and activities are scheduled throughout the day on the Capitol’s Plaza Level, second, third and 22nd floors. This year’s event will feature:

appearances by television pioneer and 1969 UF graduate Bob Vila, […]

Filed under General on Tuesday, April 10, 2007.

Brazil is focus of conference on legal and policy issues in the Americas

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — President George W. Bush’s recent meetings with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva have brought increased attention to relations between the two countries, particularly with respect to continuing trade negotiations.

Filed under General on Tuesday, April 10, 2007.

Expanded list of UF experts available to discuss 2007 hurricane season

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With this summer’s hurricane season predicted to be another active one, the following University of Florida sources are available to speak to the news media about a variety of storm- and hurricane-related topics.

Filed under General on Wednesday, April 4, 2007.

UF to dedicate Charles R. Perry Construction Yard

The Charles R. Perry Construction Yard will be formally dedicated to the University of Florida in a ceremony presided over by UF President Bernie Machen. The yard has UF’s first green roof, a sustainable structure that also will be used for research.

Filed under General on Wednesday, April 4, 2007.

Gator fans invited to celebrate team at O’Connell Center Friday

A celebration of the University of Florida men’s basketball team’s national championship. All Gator fans can enjoy video highlights, the Gator band and cheerleaders. Head coach Billy Donovan will address the crowd.

Filed under General on Tuesday, April 3, 2007.

Brownbag discussion covers law, science, politics of global climate change

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A report from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicting a dramatic increase in extreme weather, rising sea levels, acidic oceans and deadly heat waves around the world has drawn heavy attention from the media and public alike in recent weeks.

Filed under General on Monday, April 2, 2007.