Category: Campus Community
UF Wellness Week offers events for students, faculty and staff
Join the UF Healthy Gators Coalition for UF Wellness Week next Monday, March 8, through Saturday, March 13. UF students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in a series of events to support healthy and active living with a focus on mindfulness. Throughout the week, wellness partners throughout campus will share tips and tools […]
Fulbright Awareness Week provides opportunities to explore
UF will celebrate Fulbright Awareness Week from March 1 through March 5. Virtual informational sessions — open to scholars, faculty and staff — will provide opportunities to learn about Fulbright and the application process. Participants will also hear about the experiences of past Fulbright scholars and students. UF faculty, staff and students interested in attending […]
Celebrate Campus Bike Month
The League of American Bicyclists has awarded the University of Florida a gold-level Bicycle Friendly University award in recognition of UF’s achievements in promoting and enabling safe, accessible bicycling on campus. The award is timely, as UF gears up to celebrate Campus Bike Month. Throughout March, UF Bikes will host a series of events to […]
Extensive Florida art collection gifted to UF
A private collection of Florida works of art, some created by the foremost artists of their time, has a new home at the Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida. The oil paintings, watercolors, drawings and prints—the largest single art collection ever donated to the university—as well as an extensive art library is […]
Back in Class: Exploring the Black experience at UF
What was it like being a Black student at UF in the ‘70s? In an upcoming online event, Dr. Travis Smith, aka Dr. Tee, will speak with Dr. Betty Stewart-Fullwood, a three-time Gator and a retired UF senior lecturer who will share impressions and stories about that time. This insightful conversation will cover themes of […]
AI Spotlight – College of Journalism and Communications
The College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) has a strong foundation in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Recognized as one of the best journalism and communication programs in the United States, CJC faculty use AI to address a number of issues, including the identification and elimination of misinformation. As part of the University of […]
Dr. Patricia Hilliard-Nunn Black film and film literature collection
The George A. Smathers Libraries are dedicating a legacy collection of Black film and film literature to the memory of the late Dr. Patricia Hilliard-Nunn. Dr. Hilliard-Nunn was a beloved educator and activist who dedicated many years to the UF African American Studies Program as an adjunct associate professor. The Collection offers a selection of […]
Celebrate early African American film with the George A. Smathers Libraries
The George A. Smathers Libraries will present a film screening of The Flying Ace (1926) as part of their early African American film celebration. The film is inspired by the life of stunt pilot Bessie Coleman. Barbara Wingo of Norman Studios will introduce the film and a question-and-answer period will follow. The screening will take place on […]
Celebrating Black History Month at UF
As the nation celebrates Black History Month, the University of Florida is also sharing the extraordinary voices that have vibrantly contributed to the institution’s excellence. Visit UF’s new Black History Month website for updates on events, details on campus initiatives and inspiring stories of the Black experience at UF. Meet Jasmine McNealy, named one of the 100 […]
From one milestone to the next: African American Studies at UF
Last year, more than 100 people gathered on Turlington Plaza to celebrate the 50th anniversary of African American Studies at UF. Now, a half-century after the program’s founding in 1969, its vital role stands to receive a long-sought recognition. Under the leadership of newly hired director David A. Canton and with commitment from Dean David Richardson, African American […]
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