February 2008

Radical Women in Gainesville online exhibit

Debuting March 1st, Radical Women in Gainesville presents online collection and exhibit documents with photos, oral histories, self-published newsprints, newsletters and brochures the valiant history of feminists who helped reform Gainesville in the 1960s-1970s.
www.uflib.ufl.edu/UFDC/?s=rwg&m=hitletter
 

Filed under Leadership on February 29, 2008.

UF in Chengdu, China

The UF in Chengdu Program offers students a full year’s worth of UF credit for Chinese language training at the beginning level in just 12 weeks. Students will study at SWUFE (Southwestern University of Finance and Economics) in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province. The cost of the summer 2008 program is $3,700 for undergraduate […]

Filed under Study Abroad on February 29, 2008.

GatorWell presents National Nutrition Month

This year’s slogan, “Nutrition: It’s A Matter of Fact,” encourages individuals to look beyond nutrition myths and focus on the facts. GatorWell Health Promotion Services and other campus groups are focusing on the importance of fruits & vegetables and facts about portion sizes. Events will occur throughout the month of March across campus including the […]

Filed under Opportunities on February 29, 2008.

NaviGators: China Presentation

Come learn about the culture of China first-hand from international students studying at UF. If you are interested in China and would enjoy meeting international exchange students, or are thinking about studying abroad, come be a Global Gator and visit China at UF. There will be a short presentation followed by a sample of Chinese […]

Filed under Global on February 29, 2008.

Off Campus Life Lunch Series: Nutrition

The Off Campus Life Lunch Series topic for March is Nutrition. In today’s fast paced world with school work, jobs, and extra-curricular activities students sometimes forget about their own well being. Staying well and being nutritious are important to living a long and healthy life. Our panel is made up of students and staff that […]

Filed under Opportunities on February 29, 2008.

“Joining the European Union: Negotiating and Resolving Conflicts”

Dr. Victor Martinez-Reyes from the Faculty of Journalism and Political Science, University of Warsaw, Poland presents “Joining the European Union: Negotiating and Resolving Conflicts” on Monday, March 3, 2008 from 11:45-12:35 in Dauer 215.

Filed under Global on February 29, 2008.

Special Screening: “Puedo Hablar/ May I speak”

RUB and the Center for Latin American Studies will be co-sponsoring a special screening of the critically acclaimed documentary, “Puedo Hablar/ May I Speak?” March 4 at 7 p.m. in the Reitz Union Cinema. This riveting documentary about the December 3rd elections in Venezuela in which incumbent Hugo Chavez ran against Manuel Rosales and a […]

Filed under Global on February 29, 2008.

Women’s Rights…Did They Get it Right?

On Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 6:30pm in Turlington L011, the Network of Enlightened Women and Florida Women in Business host Karin Agness, author and founder of the Network of Enlightened Women, Inc. Karin will address the idea of women’s rights as she traces the history of the women’s movement and the sexual revolution. She […]

Filed under Events on February 29, 2008.

Reitz Union Board of Managers Applications

Applications are now being accepted for student membership on the 2008-2009 Reitz Union Board of Managers. Student membership on the Board of Managers offers a unique leadership opportunity to be involved in the daily activities and future plans for the community center of the University of Florida. Applications are available at Peabody Hall, SW Recreational […]

Filed under Leadership on February 29, 2008.

SHKiDs’ 3rd Annual Canoe Race

Students Helping Kids with Diabetes (SHKiDs)will host their 3rd annual Canoe Race at Lake Wauberg (North Entrance) this Saturday, March 1. This event will take place from 10:30-1pm. Teams of up to five people will compete in a canoe race and a scavenger hunt across Lake Wauberg. There will be free food for everyone and […]

Filed under Student Organizations on February 22, 2008.