Business and nursing colleges release cut proposals
By THOMAS STEWART | Mar. 25, 2009The colleges of Nursing and Business Administration released their 10-percent budget-cut proposals on Wednesday.
The colleges of Nursing and Business Administration released their 10-percent budget-cut proposals on Wednesday.
A flurry of colors and designs ranging from cartoon floral prints to men on fishing boats adorn the kimonos now on display at the Harn Museum. One "little boy kimono" is embellished with images of battle ships and airplanes flying over water, which signifies the mark of World War II. Many of the women's kimonos display vibrant colors and geometric shapes. These were to mimic the idea of "art deco," influenced from Western culture. Fashioning Kimono, the exhibit flaunting numerous types of kimonos, dates from the late 19th century to early 20th century.
Almost two months after being kicked off UF's baseball team, Stephen Locke was officially allowed back on the team Tuesday.
The budget cut proposal presented by CLAS last week targeted the Department of Religion as one of the programs set for a substantial cut, threatening its future as a viable program. Founded in 1946, the Department of Religion at UF is an undeniably strong program dedicated and essential to the ideals of a liberal arts education.
Animal Activists of Alachua is hosting its eighth annual VegFest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Plaza of the Americas.
In 2008, the Gators had national-championship aspirations while winning the Southeastern Conference, but after the season, the team, which was full of seniors, was dismantled.
While economic uncertainty runs rampant in north Central Florida, one major corporation's consolidation of offices will soon heat up an otherwise stagnant Gainesville job market.
People have spent the past few days filling this paper with complaints about the budget cuts. Admittedly, the cuts are controversial and probably imperfect, but you have to make sacrifices when there's no money available. For those of us who are already here, there's not much to do other than accept it.
A growing phenomenon sweeping the nation promises to trick your taste buds into thinking sour treats have magically turned sweet - all with one little "miracle fruit."
Tim Tebow found himself in an unfamiliar position when the Gators opened practice Wednesday.
The 43rd Street Deli added its 13th Street location to a growing list of businesses closing in Gainesville, but the restaurant isn't suffering the same plight as those buckling under financial strain.
The Santa Fe College softball team, four-time MFC Champions, had two swept out from under them in a doubleheader against Seminole Community College on Tuesday.
Amanda Boyd, 23, who graduated from UF in December, has been charged with DUI manslaughter for a crash in September.
President Barack Obama's foreign policy hits close to home for some women. They are the few, the proud, the military girlfriends.
UF officials said Tuesday they plan to offer the Vietnamese classes taught by laid-off assistant professor Andrea Pham next year.
One UF student got a taste of commercial success after creating a new advertisement for a nationwide Hardee's contest.
Last time I checked, Goliath didn't have home-turf advantage against David.
The undergraduate programs in UF's College of Nursing will not be eliminated under a 10 percent budget cut proposal scheduled to be released today by the college, said Tracy Wright, college spokeswoman.