August 2008

University of Florida Homecoming Parade

University of Florida Homecoming has recently opened up applications to participate in the 85th Annual Homecoming Parade on October 24th, 2008. If you want to get the word out about your organization there is no better way than to participate in the parade which reaches over 250,000 viewers. We are looking for organizations to make […]

Filed under Student Organizations, Newsletter on August 21, 2008.

Civic Media Center Internship

The CMC is looking for internships in several different areas, including graphic design, non-profit and business management, and publicity.  For more information, email samantha@civicmediacenter.org or call (352) 373-0010. 

Filed under Internships and Career on August 21, 2008.

Children’s Home Society of Florida’s Internship Program

Children’s Home Society of Florida’s Embracing Children, Inspiring Lives Internship Program is a structured learning tool for students to be able to learn skills for future careers. While receiving internship credits, students will have the ability to work with programs that are breaking the cycle of child abuse in your community. They can participate in […]

Filed under Internships and Career on August 21, 2008.

AMSA Applications

Need volunteer experience for your medical school application? Then join UF PREMED AMSA. Applications are open from Aug 25th-Sept 10th. Go to www.ufpremed.org for the application and more information about the largest premed association on campus. Stop by our office, OSA room 330C, with any questions or concerns.

Filed under Student Organizations on August 21, 2008.

World Record Monopoly Attempt

In celebration of the anticipated release of the new MONOPOLY Here & Now: The World Edition, fans at UF, as well enthusiasts worldwide, will unite on August 27, 2008 in an attempt to set a World Record for the most people ever playing MONOPOLY at the same time.Here at UF the event will be held […]

Filed under Student Organizations, Newsletter on August 21, 2008.

Asian American Student Assembly 2008

The Asian American Student Union proudly presents the fifteenth annual Asian American Student Assembly, a showcase of the sub-organizations of AASU and the Multicultural Greek societies Pi Delta Psi and Kappa Phi Lambda. This collaborative event is held each year to welcome back current members of AASU, recruit new members and give students outside of […]

Filed under Student Organizations, Newsletter on August 21, 2008.

Beware of Phishing Scams

The UF community is a prime target for phishing scams.  Scammers are constantly adapting their tactics to bypass our filters.User awareness is key. To protect your identity:NEVER respond to email asking for your personal information, even if appears to come from UF IT workers.
NEVER follow links found in email. Manually enter the web site name […]

Filed under Information Tech, Newsletter on August 21, 2008.

Regulations Forum with the Vice President for Student Affairs

Dr. Patricia Telles-Irvin, Vice President for Student Affairs invites students to come and provide their input on proposed University Regulations concerning the Student Honor Code and Student Conduct Code at a forum on Thursday, August 28 at 2 pm in 284 Reitz Union.  The proposed regulations may be viewed at http://regulations.ufl.edu/
 

Filed under Administrative, Newsletter on August 21, 2008.

22nd Annual Black Student Assembly

Mark your calendars! The Institute of Black Culture (IBC) in conjunction with Weeks of Welcome will be hosting the 22nd Annual Black Student Assembly, 50 years in the making: Leading the World in Color, on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom. BSA is an entertaining evening of skits and performances that […]

Filed under Student Organizations, Newsletter on August 19, 2008.

Science Sundays at the Museum

Join the Florida Museum of Natural History on campus this fall for the Science Sunday series. Lectures are geared for adults and cover a diverse array of topics that are sure to intrigue.  For more information about the FLMNH, see http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/. 

Filed under Cultural, Newsletter on August 19, 2008.