In a quarterback-driven sport, Florida has two guys capable of playing under center.
As of Sept. 12, the Men’s Basketball Rowdies is an official UF student organization.
Frankie Hammond Jr. didn’t want to take credit for one of Florida’s most exciting plays this season.
The UF Center for Leadership and Service’s Fall Volunteer Organization Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. The event is designed to provide groups with a venue where they can distribute information about their projects and offer students ways to volunteer, according to the center’s website.
The UF graduate student, faculty and staff housing complex received a 250-kilowatt solar panel system earlier this fall from Gainesville Regional Utilities worth about $800,000, said John Wayne Mishoe, an emeritus professor of agricultural and biological engineering, and one of the project’s head engineers.
The Swamp received a Facility of Merit Award from the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security.
William H. Riffee and two other Health and Science Center deans have announced plans to leave their positions in the upcoming year. Kathleen Ann Long, of the College of Nursing, and Glen Hoffsis, of the College of Veterinary Medicine, will step down. Riffee said he will vacate his position June 30, 2013.
Sjoberg, an associate professor of political science, was one of two panelists who led “Politics of Privilege,” an intimate discussion with 15 people held in the Atrium at Ustler Hall Tuesday night. The discussion was sponsored by UF LGBT Affairs and co-sponsored by the UF Center for Women’s Studies and Gender Research.
Fat Daddy’s, a new bar in Midtown, will open its doors beneath Munchies 420 Cafe for the first time this weekend.
This year, UF’s oldest public relations organization will help put on what is regarded as the largest student-run pep rally in the world.
The Student Senate unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday that opposes raising roam towing charges in Gainesville.
Mindful Movies, a free film series, kicks off 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. tonight at Alachua County’s Downtown Branch Library. Mindful Movies will play documentaries to create community dialogue about global issues and how they can be addressed locally, press liaison Sarah Thompson said.
The entertainment organization announced Tuesday afternoon that students interested in seeing Of Montreal perform will have to get a ticket to attend the concert.
The Alachua County Health Department plans to hold a candy-flavored tobacco task force meeting at 3 p.m. Sept. 27 in its main building.
F. W. Buchholz High School is facing a major financial setback going into its theater season. The Alachua County School Board gave the drama program a $399 stipend, but the school’s first show is expected to cost between $4,000 and $5,000.
It’s only September, but some Gainesville retailers have already started preparing for the holiday season.
Florida has averaged 49 points per game in its last five games against Kentucky. Earlier this summer, offensive coordinator Brent Pease wanted to hit the half-century mark against the Wildcats in 2012.
About 10,750 people — including UF students, Santa Fe College students and Gainesville residents of all ages — showed up to watch the first lady speak after claiming free tickets last week.
On Saturday, the Hot Light burned brightly. Trey Burton was making doughnuts.
Occupy Gainesville observed the one-year anniversary of its parent movement Monday. However, the organization decided not to host an event. Instead it opted to celebrate Occupy Gainesville’s one-year anniversary later this month, said Tommy Baker, a UF alumnus.
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