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College of Medicine professor, 53, dies of cancer
By BRAD GOLDBACH | Sep. 28, 2008An associate professor of ophthalmology at UF's College of Medicine died Wednesday at Haven Hospice in Gainesville.
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UF may gain more authority over building funds
By DEBORAH SWERDLOW | Sep. 25, 2008TAMPA - UF may have found another way to jump-start stalled construction projects after some members of the Board of Governors expressed support Thursday for giving universities greater flexibility in using state money.
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Groups host Ramadan feast on campus
By KASEY ROBERTS | Sep. 25, 2008The scent of steaming chicken and rice filled the air Thursday night as about 200 people gathered in the O'Connell Center for Iftar, a nightly meal to break fast during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
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Group petitions to move autism center from UF to UNF
Sep. 25, 2008An online petition pushing for UF's Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, or CARD, in Jacksonville to be reassigned to another university has gained momentum this week.
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UPD investigates case of student stalking
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Sep. 25, 2008A Titusville police officer is being investigated by University Police on charges of stalking a UF student.
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Forest Whitaker to speak at UF
By THOMAS STEWART | Sep. 25, 2008Academy Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker will be on campus today to speak on behalf of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama.
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Study: more med students burn out
By ALEXANDRA BIZARES | Sep. 25, 2008A recent study found that feeling burned out may be associated with increased suicidal thoughts among students in medical school.
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Gator Party releases platform
By LAUREN BAKER | Sep. 25, 2008The Gator Party released its platform Thursday, featuring plans to improve UF's environmental efforts and student representation and safety.
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UF gets high marks on sustainability report card
By LAUREN BAKER | Sep. 25, 2008The grades are in, and according to the 2009 College Sustainability Report Card, UF's eco-friendly efforts are above average, though its score in endowment transparency remains low.
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Award–winning author speaks at UF on war trilogy books
By KRISTEN WILKIE | Sep. 24, 2008Rick Atkinson brings dead people back to life - in books, that is.
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Trustees unanimously approve student code revisions
By THOMAS STEWART | Sep. 24, 2008Perceived threats to off-campus keg stands have passed after amended revisions to UF's Student Conduct and Honor codes were approved by the Board of Trustees in a 15-minute conference call Wednesday.
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Fashion bowling shoes not selling at Reitz Union
By JACLYN ROSANSKY | Sep. 24, 2008To prevent students from walking out with its bowling shoes, the Reitz Union Game Room is offering a fashionable pair for sale. But now it can't get the shoes off the shelves.
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Child care needs overwhelm UF Baby Gator center
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Sep. 24, 2008When Nitu Begur began at UF, she already had enough to worry about.
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Preview–staff hopefuls face increased competition
By GUYANA HAND | Sep. 24, 2008The application process to join next summer's Preview staff will be a little more of a battle than in recent years.
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Libertarian presidential candidate speaks at UF
Sep. 23, 2008Libertarian Party presidential candidate Bob Barr wove his way up and down over the grassy seats of the Reitz Union Amphitheater before his speech Tuesday evening, shaking hands and chatting with audience members.
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Mayor urges eco–friendliness at Student Senate meeting
By LAUREN BAKER | Sep. 23, 2008Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan spoke to members of UF's Student Senate on Tuesday about the city's commitment to eco-friendly practices and recent revisions to UF's Student Conduct Code.
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Former White House adviser talks about foreign policy
By THOMAS STEWART | Sep. 23, 2008Sen. Barack Obama may not have Sen. John McCain's military experience, but he has the right judgment when it comes to foreign policy, said Richard Clarke, former terrorism adviser in President Bill Clinton's administration, in a Tuesday visit to UF.
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Pitbull concert tickets sell out
By KRISTIN BJORNSEN | Sep. 23, 2008Oliver Tseng was halfway through the line to get his ticket to see hip-hop artist Pitbull perform when a representative from the University Box Office announced that only a few seats were left.
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Panel proposes changes to financial aid system
Sep. 22, 2008A panel from the College Board has proposed dramatic changes to what is now one of the biggest concerns to some college students and their parents - the government's financial aid system.
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Revised student codes come closer to full approval
By THOMAS STEWART | Sep. 22, 2008Revisions to UF's Student Honor and Student Conduct codes are one step closer to being fully approved Monday following approval from a committee of the Board of Trustees.
