2009

Nicaragua Study Abroad

The UF in Nicaragua Summer A Study Abroad Program is having an information meeting on Monday, Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. in Hume 119 and you are invited.  If you would be interested in finding out more about this hands-on field experience in beautiful Nicaragua please join  graduates of the 2009 summer program, to find [...]

Filed under Newsletter, Opportunities, Study Abroad on November 17, 2009.

Students for the Performing Arts Reception

Students are invited to attend the Students for the Performing Arts Reception. Come join Student for the Performing Arts Sunday, November 22 at 4 p.m. at University of Florida Performing Arts to learn about new, interesting ways to get involved with the performing arts. Free food and refreshments will be provided.
Students for the Performing Arts [...]

Filed under Cultural, Events on November 17, 2009.

Namibian Field Ecology and Ecotourism Study Abroad Program

In the Namibian Field Ecology and Ecotourism course, there will be  field studies of Namibian birds and mammals at Otjiwa Game Ranch.  Students will participate on two game drives and an all day Rhino stalk.  Theywill also visit Cheetah Conservation Fund.  In the final week, they will visit Sossusvlei, the Namib Naukluft Park, the Namib [...]

Filed under Newsletter, Opportunities, Study Abroad on November 17, 2009.

Registrar Reminder

The deadline to drop a class or to withdraw from all courses without failing grades for fall is today, Monday, November 23.
The Office of the University Registrar will be closed: Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving Holidays. There are no classes these dates. Online services will be available.

Filed under Administrative, Newsletter, Registrar on November 17, 2009.

Gator Swim and Dive vs. FSU

Gator Swimming and Diving takes on in-state rival FSU at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24. Fans can enter at Gate 2 of the O’Connell Center and admission is free. Register to become a member of the Splash Squad, the official fan club of Florida Swimming and Diving, and receive a t-shirt at the meet. [...]

Filed under Athletic & Health, Events, Newsletter on November 17, 2009.

Boren Scholarship Information Session

On Thursday, November 19 from 11 a.m.  to 1 p.m. in Room 347 of the Reitz Union a representative from the Institute of International Education will be speaking with interested students about the National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Scholarships.
NOTE: 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon – undergraduate scholarships
12:00 [...]

Filed under Opportunities, Study Abroad on November 16, 2009.

Transgender Day of Remembrance

The University of Florida LGBT Affairs Office, Office of Multicultural and Diversity Affairs, Student Government and Pride Student Union will be holding a candlelight vigil to commemorate International Transgender Day of Remembrance, memorializing the over 120 deaths of the past year directly related to anti-transgender violence. The vigil will be held in the Plaza of [...]

Filed under Cultural, Events on November 13, 2009.

Spring Semester 2010: Visualize Yourself in Paris

Spring Semester 2010: Paris awaits.
Slots still available and all majors welcome to apply. Apply now for Honors in Paris 2010 at www.abroad.ufic.ufl.edu
For information, contact paris-research@ufl.edu or visit the Web site at www.clas.ufl.edu/PRC
Enroll in courses of distinction taught by top UF professors.
-   Areas of Study: Photography and Video, Public Relations and
Communications, French
Cultural Studies and Language, Literature, [...]

Filed under Opportunities, Study Abroad on November 12, 2009.

ACTIONS! Hunger and Homelessness Week is Here

Did you know that The National Coalition for the Homeless has ranked Gainesville, for the second time, America’s 5th meanest city to the homeless? Did you know that Gainesville has 1,600 people in its hunger and homeless population?
Hunger and Homelessness Week is here.
Join ACTIONS! November 15-21 for a week-long endeavor dedicated to building awareness about [...]

Filed under Cultural, Events on November 12, 2009.

Zoo Day with Dance Marathon

Join Dance Marathon 2010 for a day at the zoo. On Sunday, Nov. 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., DM will host carnival games, refreshments, a live broadcast from KISS 105.3 and a live performance by No Southern Accent at Santa Fe Teaching Zoo, located at 3000 N.W. 83rd Street. Admission to the carnival [...]

Filed under Cultural, Events on November 12, 2009.