September 2007

Gamma Eta Hosts 5th Annual Breast Cancer Charity Brunch

Gamma Eta Sorority is hosting their 5th Annual Breast Cancer Charity Brunch on October 14 at 11:00 AM. It will take place at Tapas 12. All proceeds will be going to the Susan G. Komen foundation and tickets are now available.
There are three easy ways to make a donation: By mail, in person or online. […]

Filed under Student Organizations on September 24, 2007.

Applications Available for Speech and Debate Tournament

The Florida Blue Key Speaker’s Bureau Speech and Debate Tournament is now accepting applications for staff members and judges. This is a great opportunity for students who have been involved in debate in the past, or for students who simply want to get involved with the tournament. Applications are are available in the Blue Key […]

Filed under Student Organizations on September 24, 2007.

Common Reading Program Fall Events

2007 marks the inagural Common Reading Program at UF. Please join the conversation by attending the events listed below. All are meant to spark continued dialogue about Mountains Beyond Mountains, global healthcare, and Haiti. Events are free and open to the public.
Tuesday, October 2
“Haitian Voodoo (Vodun): The Structure and Logic of an Afro-Caribbean Religion.”
5:30pm, CSE […]

Filed under Administrative, Academic on September 24, 2007.

Learn about Gainesville

There will be free classes offered to allow indiviudals to go behind the scenes of Gainesville’s local government, including the police department, fire rescue department, Gaineville Regional Utilities and city government at City Hall.
Classes begin on Friday, October 5 and end December 14. They will be held every other Friday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. […]

Filed under Opportunities, Academic on September 24, 2007.

Homecoming Spirit Competition

Homecoming Spirit Competition is a University of Florida tradition dating back to 1993 that fosters participation in homecoming events while promoting school spirit. The competition is open to Fraternities, Sororities, Student Organizations and Resident Hall members under this year’s theme “Nation of Champions.”
Overall winners of the above mentioned categories will receive trophies and recognition during Gator […]

Filed under Student Organizations on September 24, 2007.

TRiP Info Session

Interested in exploring the outdoors? Come to the TRiP (Travel and Recreation Progam) info session on Tuesday, October 2, in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom from 7-9 pm. We will present information about who we are, what we do, and where we go–as well as how to become a leader. There will be food and […]

Filed under Student Organizations on September 24, 2007.

Women’s Leadership Council Hosts Hispanic Women and Leadership Forum

In collaboration with Hispanic Heritage Month, the Women’s Leadership Council will be hosting a Hispanic Women and Leadership Forum on Wednesday, September 26th, at 7:30pm in CSE, room E220.
The forum will feature inspirational female speakers including: Dr. Pilar Mendoza, an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Administration and Policy; Desiree Zerquera, a graduate assistant […]

Filed under Student Organizations on September 24, 2007.

Staff Positions Available for Intellectual Ink Publications

Intellectual Ink Publications is looking for staff members for the ‘07-’08 school year. This year’s publication, VISAGE, is a yearbook focusing on multicultural awareness at the University of Florida. We are looking for writers, graphic designers, photographers, and members for the promotional team. Download the application and information about available positions at http://grove.ufl.edu/~iip/VisageApp07.pdf.

Filed under Student Organizations on September 24, 2007.

Engineering Society Night

Do you want to get involved in the College of Engineering, but aren’t sure how? Attend Engineering Society Night, hosted by the Benton Engineering Council.  Over 40 engineering societies and on-campus research facilities will be seeking new members.
Refreshments will be provided, and great door prizes will be given away. Don’t miss your chance to win […]

Filed under Student Organizations on September 24, 2007.

A Day of Difference: Planning Committee Positions Available

Looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of children while at the same time building your résumé with volunteer work?
Become a part of the planning committee for A Day of Difference: a community service event in which volunteers visit elementary school classrooms and implement the Junior Achievement program which focuses on […]

Filed under Service, Opportunities on September 24, 2007.