December 2006

Books for Africa

This semester, donate your textbooks. Your used textbooks will benefit libraries and educational facilities throughout Africa, helping to end the African Book Famine. In the past three years, over 200,000 books have been shipped directly to the African continent. But the need remains great. And so does your ability to help. Students can donate […]

Filed under Service, Opportunities on December 11, 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 D.C. If you would like to know more about the trip, including transportation, hotel accommodations, attractions, and cost, please […]

Filed under Student Organizations on December 11, 2006.

Black History Month 2007 Back in the Days

Can you sing, act, or dance? Well, Black History Month 2007 is looking for you. “Back in the Days” is the Black History Month production in which students showcase their talents in the performing arts while celebrating the many accomplishments of African Americans. If you are interested in participating in 2007 Back in the Days, […]

Filed under Student Organizations on December 11, 2006.

100 Projects for Peace

University of Florida students have been invited to participate in 100 Projects for Peace. This is an invitation for all undergraduates on campus to design grassroots “projects for peace.”
The top 100 submissions nationally will be granted $10,000 each and implemented during the summer of 2007. This grant program aims to motivate college students to create […]

Filed under Service, Opportunities on December 11, 2006.

Spring Break at the UF Paris Reserarch Center

The deadline for applications to Spring Break programs at the Paris Research Center, January 10, is just around the corner. Do not miss the opportunity to participate in these unique courses expressly designed to provide in-depth on-site international experiences. For more information, please email us at paris-research@clas.ufl.edu or visit www.clas.ufl.edu/PRC. Apply today!
The PRC […]

Filed under Study Abroad, Opportunities on December 11, 2006.

Drop/Add Extended - O’Connell Center To Show BCS Game

University of Florida students will have a longer drop/add period for the spring semester because of the Tostitos BCS National Championship on the first day of classes, Jan. 8.
UF will not cancel classes, but the administration is urging faculty and staff to make it easier for any students who attend the game in Arizona to […]

Filed under Administrative on December 11, 2006.

Registrar - Important Dates / Commencement Information

Fall Commencement Information:
http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/commencement/
Upcoming Dates:

December 18: Final grades for fall available on ISIS in the evening.
December 20: Transcripts available with fall grades and degrees.
December 21: Spring fee payment system opens http://www.isis.ufl.edu/
January 19, 3:30 p.m.: Spring fee payment deadline

Filed under Administrative, Registrar on December 11, 2006.

Good Luck with Finals!

Good luck with Finals Exams. Also, please join us in congratulating your classmates graduating this semester–well done! Gator Times will be back January 2, 2007 to help you start off another great year as a Florida Gator. Safe and Happy Holidays!

Filed under Administrative on December 10, 2006.

Spring 2007 Student Organization Fair Registration Open

Looking for new members and awareness on campus? Register NOW for the Spring 2007 Student Organization Fair on January 17th and 18th, sponsored by IDEAL. Registration is open until January 15th, but if you register before December 15th, you’ll receive a confirmation by December 16th. Register at http://www.union.ufl.edu/ideal/SOFapplication.asp, and send questions to […]

Filed under Student Organizations on December 3, 2006.

Holiday Dinners at the Broward Dining Hall

Celebrate Christmas, Hannukkah, and Kwanzaa with traditional, cultural dinners from around the world. Join us this Wednesday, December 6 at Broward Dining Hall for a holiday feast. Dinner will be served from 5pm-8pm. There will be free give-aways plus a raffle for a Portable DVD player. Use your All Campus Meal Membership […]

Filed under Events, Cultural on December 3, 2006.