Student groups set up flags to honor 9/11 victims
By NICOLE GREINER | Sep. 7, 2009Today, 2,977 flags stand on the Plaza of the Americas, each representing a life lost in the Sept. 11 attacks.
Today, 2,977 flags stand on the Plaza of the Americas, each representing a life lost in the Sept. 11 attacks.
Michael Godby, a professor of art history at the University of Cape Town in South Africa, presented a lecture on the evolution of South African photography Thursday night.
During Tuesday's Student Senate meeting, Student Body President Jordan Johnson was first to sign a waiver granting UF students access to his previously unavailable records that were protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, more commonly referred to as FERPA.
Thursday marked the beginning of Student Government elections when students with intentions of joining a student political party stopped by the Reitz Union.
Student Government's political parties will interview potential Senate candidates at the Reitz Union today, Friday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Three recent scandals involving student organizations have brought hazing into the limelight at UF, but officials are hoping a new educational campaign will put a stop to the practice.
Though 90,000 cheering fans will fill the Swamp on Saturday, one thing will be missing: carbon emissions.
The second annual Alternative Transportation Fair, sponsored by UF's Office of Sustainability, revved into action Tuesday with aims to promote the One Less Car Challenge, which started Aug. 24.
Students may have the chance to catch a better glimpse of what their elected representatives are up to after Student Body President Jordan Johnson revealed a new policy in Tuesday night's Student Senate meeting.
Of A Revolution, better known as O.A.R., will will be the musical act at this year's Gator Growl, organizers announced Tuesday.
When UF won its most recent college football championship in January, Steven Garces flew a Gators flag proudly like most Gators fans.
As UF moves forward with plans to fix and replace its crippled bat house, hundreds - perhaps thousands - of displaced bats have found new homes in buildings on campus.
This fall, on-campus residents will have something new to watch on Friday nights.
Venturing into political waters again, UF President Bernie Machen announced his support Friday for George LeMieux, Gov. Charlie Crist's pick to replace Mel Martinez in the U.S. Senate.
Ellis Greiner just added a new plaque to his wall.
Hurry up, Gainesville residents who are 21 and older - registration for the home bartending class begins today at 10 a.m.
The music stopped at 9:45 p.m., only to be replaced by cheers of "Encore!" and "One more show!"
Free issues of The New York Times will be available on campus again starting Tuesday, but the program still faces the possibility of huge cuts next year.
After a monthlong tour of Europe, two UF students displayed their experience to the public at an exhibit Friday night.
Hurry up, Gainesville residents who are 21 and older - registration for the home bartending class begins today at 10 a.m.