While most UF students go to the International Center in the Hub to learn about study abroad programs, the UF Hillel staff has flown overseas to learn more about a new study abroad opportunity.
UF student Laura Mutis knows how difficult it is to be an immigrant in the United States.
The sound of retro rock filled the Rion Ballroom in the Reitz Union as Dr. Dog performed Tuesday night as the headliner of a free concert sponsored by RUB Entertainment.
Teased hair, stilettos and attitude are all welcome at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Reitz Union Rion Ballroom.
I am an angry lesbian. UF would like to foster “a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere” for new and old students alike. As an institution, we take great pride in the numerous multicultural organizations on our campus as well as the diversity and uniqueness of individual students and faculty. We have programs such as Pride Organization and Friends to bring together gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgenders and allies on campus. I am pleased that UF conveys this accepting environment but am surprised by its inaction. For the past few months, one of our restaurants on campus has been embroiled in controversy over their statements and monetary donations to anti-gay organizations. Chick-fil-A used its charitable arm, The Winshape Foundation, to donate more than a million dollars to anti-gay political organizations.
Former UF basketball player Dan Werner was arrested early Tuesday morning for driving under the influence.
While nuclear technology has recently received intense public scrutiny following the events in Japan, nuclear engineering students at UF say there is no reason to panic over UF’s nuclear reactor.
They’ve always told Les Payne “No.”
It’s 9 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 28 pounds. It’s flown 3,790 feet high, but its teammates hope it will reach a mile high by competition time.
UF is inviting all undergraduate students to complete the Student Experience in the Research University survey, known as SERU, and is offering incentives to do so.
There are many reasons students decide to attend one university over another.
In Friday’s edition of the Alligator, it was reported that next year’s cost of UF campus scooter decals will increase 50 percent and car decals by $10, amounting to a $72-a-semester and $144 flat-fee for a year, no matter what kind of vehicle you drive.
Students who have a few years until graduation may want to get used to the idea of hot Gainesville summers.
The chiming of tiny hand cymbals and chanting of the Hare Krishnas fill the Plaza of the Americas at lunchtime during the week.
UF won another national championship Saturday, taking home first place and $100,000 in cash and prizes from the National Guard FLW College Fishing National Championship.
The event offered an opportunity for residents to appreciate local art while interacting with friends and neighbors. With more than 120,000 visitors, the event drew more people than a UF football game.
UF students should expect to fork over more money next semester when it comes to parking.
This week, about 100 Gators had the chance to become bunnies.
Students passing in front of Library West on Thursday morning were treated to books they could really sink their teeth into.
The Hare Krishnas weren’t the only ones dishing out plates of vegan food Thursday afternoon on the Plaza of the Americas.
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