http://gatortimes.ufl.edu Your fast track to success at UF Sun, 11 May 2008 13:36:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Meet for one hour each week with an international student studying English at the University of Florida English Language Institute. Help them practice their English and learn or practice a new language. Contact Kristen at eliconversation@gmail.com or call (352) 392-3354. http://gatortimes.ufl.edu/2008/05/11/volunteer-as-a-conversation-partner-for-an-international-student/ The University of Florida encourages student involvement through participation and membership on committees that advise the administration on important issues. A list of committees can be found on the Provost’s website at http://www.aa.ufl.edu/committees/#presidential If you are interested in being considered for an appointment to a university committee complete the online application ... http://gatortimes.ufl.edu/2008/05/11/student-members-for-university-committees/ There are currently research positions being offered with the InvestiGators, dealing with nutrition and metabolism.  The InvestiGators are a research group comprised of students from various disciplines who are interested in meaningful research.  The group is under the direction of Dr. Peggy Borum. InvestiGators is made up of three teams: the ... http://gatortimes.ufl.edu/2008/05/11/research-with-investigators/ Monday, May 12: Summer A/C classes begin Tuesday, May 13 (by 11:59 p.m.): Last day to drop a course or withdraw from summer A/C without fee liability. Students are responsible for all summer A/C classes that remain on their schedules after May 13 at 11:59 p.m. Please confirm that your schedule is ... http://gatortimes.ufl.edu/2008/05/11/summer-ac-dates/ The UF in Darmstadt program offers students a very affordable opportunity to earn three credits studying abroad in Germany. Students will spend fourteen days (June 18-July 2,2008) studying with faculty and students at the Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany. For more information, contact Dr. Mark Tillman (mtillman@hhp.ufl.edu) or Dr. Charles ... http://gatortimes.ufl.edu/2008/05/11/uf-in-darmstadt-program/ Movie piracy is a significant problem for movie producers and can lead to legal consequences for individuals who engage in it.  The University of Florida Students in Free Enterprise and Upstart Films at UF teamed up to produce a public service announcement that takes a humorous look at the issue. ... http://gatortimes.ufl.edu/2008/05/11/uf-sifesuf-mpaa-anti-piracy-campaign/ In an effort to celebrate and promote entrepreneurship, the University of Florida Students in Free Enterprise team, in conjunction with CHEP (www.chep.com), created a series of podcast interviews showcasing current and former UF student entrepreneurs. These entrepreneurs discuss how they started their own businesses by applying their creativity and classroom knowledge. Get ... http://gatortimes.ufl.edu/2008/05/11/uf-sife-entrepreneurship-podcast-series/ The Coalition of Hispanics Integrating Spanish Speakers through Advocacy and Service (CHISPAS) is a new organization on campus looking for you to join!We cater to the Hispanic/Latino immigrant community and advocate by doing political, social and cultural events on and off campus. This is a great way to give back ... http://gatortimes.ufl.edu/2008/05/11/coalition-of-hispanics-integrating-spanish-speakers-through-advocacy-and-service/ From May 12th to 16th, SFA’s beginning-of-term office hours will be 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. M-F. Switchboard hours will be 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Students should go to ISIS (www.isis.ufl.edu) under “Financial Aid” to check their summer “Aid Status” and be sure they have completed all steps to ... http://gatortimes.ufl.edu/2008/05/11/uf-office-for-student-financial-affairs-sfa-summer-info/ Stay involved after you graduate: The Sledd Society is the University of Florida Alumni for Social Responsibility, a new, independent association of UF alumni dedicated to promoting social responsibility at UF. Learn more and sign up for our mailing list at: www.sledd.org    http://gatortimes.ufl.edu/2008/04/25/graduating-seniors-join-the-sledd-society/