November 2006

Black Student Union 2007 Spring Break Trip

Worried about your spring break plans? Well, the Black Student Union wants to travel with YOU! The Black Student Union presents its annual Spring Break Trip from March 9th-March 17th, 2007 to the nation’s capital, Washington DC. If you would like to know more about the trip, including transportation, hotel accommodations, attractions, and cost, please […]

Filed under Student Organizations on November 27, 2006.

Surviving the Next Pandemic

Tuesday, November 28, 7pm, HPNP Auditorium (College of Public Health and Health Professions)
Leading public health authorities now predict as inevitable a pandemic of influenza, triggered by bird flu and expected to lead to millions of deaths around the globe. In an engaging multimedia presentation, Michael Greger, M.D. (Director of Public Health and Animal Agriculture at […]

Filed under Events on November 27, 2006.

Jingle Bell Walk/Run for the Arthritis Foundation

Has someone you know been affected by arthritis? All members of the community, including student teams and individuals, are encouraged to participate in the annual Jingle Bell 5K Run for Arthritis on December 9, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. All race proceeds will benefit the Arthritis Foundation to support research and improve quality of life for […]

Filed under Service, Opportunities on November 27, 2006.

Study Abroad Panel Answers Travel Questions

With a distinguished panel of faculty and UF students who have traveled around the world (and on UF-sponsored scholarships), you can now investigate your non-traditional options for studying abroad. Come out to Hume classroom 119 on Thursday, November 30th, at 6 PM to learn more For more information, contact Sarah Martin at martin04@ufl.edu.

Filed under Study Abroad, Opportunities on November 27, 2006.

Peer Leader Selection Information Sessions

Are you interested in gaining teaching experience and also working with first year students? If so, apply to become a 2007 Peer Leader for a First Year Florida class! Paired with a UF faculty or staff member, Peer Leaders help facilitate classroom discussions, conduct presentations on course topics, plan out-of-class activities, and serve as role […]

Filed under Opportunities, Academic on November 27, 2006.

Questions About Housing? Let DSO Help!

Take time to be sure that your housing decision is based on realistic expectations. Get answers about the next on-campus housing lottery and learn more about life living off-campus. November 29th - Union Rm. 284 at 12pm. Lunch is provided. For more information, visit the Off-Campus Life web site: http://www.dso.ufl.edu/offcampus/

Filed under Opportunities on November 27, 2006.

Submit to The Mangrove Literary Review!

We are now accepting submissions for the 2007 Melange Edition of The Mangrove Literary Review! All undergraduate students are invited to submit creative writing (poetry, fiction, nonfiction, comics, scripts, lyrics, etc.) and artwork. Please e-mail all submissions as an attachment to MANGROVEZINE@YAHOO.COM with the genre in the subject line. Three submissions will be selected as […]

Filed under Opportunities, Academic on November 27, 2006.

Graduate School Discussion Forum

Graduate Advisors from the colleges of Engineering, Medicine, Law, and Business will be panelists at this forum to answer questions and provide advice on how to increase your chances of getting into the graduate school of your choice. Food and drinks will be provided. This event will be on November 29,2006 from 7-8:30 pm […]

Filed under Opportunities, Academic on November 27, 2006.

Floridance Fall Showcase

It will be a night to remember when Floridance takes the stage on December 2nd at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville. Floridance’s exciting fall showcase, Come on Closer, demonstrates the fresh originality of the University of Florida’s original dance company.
This year, the 30-year-old company has […]

Filed under Events, Cultural on November 27, 2006.

Dine with the Dean

Not much in life is free, but here is a deal you can’t beat. The Dean of Students would like to treat YOU to lunch.
Each month a group of students is invited to lunch with Dr. Gene Zdziarski, the Dean of Students. The purpose of the program is to provide students with an opportunity to […]

Filed under Opportunities on November 27, 2006.