Memos Category
Published: Feb 15th, 2007
Catherine Emihovich, Dean
The College of Education at the University of Florida is pleased to announce the 5th annual “Scholarship of Engagement” award competition for faculty, graduate students, and community members. These awards are adapted from Ernst Boyer’s vision that research- oriented universities need to broaden their concept of scholarship to reflect the issues and concerns of society at large. As he noted:
Scholarship means engaging in original research. But the work of the scholar also means stepping back from one’s investigation, looking for […]
Published: Feb 15th, 2007
Janie Fouke, Provost
The university is asking for proposals for Minigrants for the Enhancement of Sustainability in Instruction. The Request for Proposals (RFP) can be found at http://www.aa.ufl.edu/documents/Sustainability_Minigrant_2007.pdf
Also included is a checklist the Sustainability Committee wanted to include to help your formulate your proposals. Proposals should be sent on disk or CD in PDF format to Prof. Jeff Burkhardt at PO Box 110240 or e-mailed to burk@ufl.edu.
I encourage you to submit a proposal and look forward to receiving the proposals.
Published: Feb 8th, 2007
Ed Poppell, Vice President for Finance and Administration
The Lakes, Vegetation and Landscaping Committee and Student Government are pleased to announce a mini-grant program for the University’s main campus Conservation Areas. These grants are available to students groups, faculty and departments to provide restoration and enhancement projects in the campus Conservation Areas that comprise over 400 acres of the University’s significant forests, wetlands and water bodies. This grant will be administered by a subcommittee of the Lakes, Vegetation and Landscaping Committee that will […]
Published: Feb 7th, 2007
Janie M. Fouke, Provost
Join me at the Provost’s Diversity Speakers Series spring event featuring inaugural presenter and widely-acclaimed pioneer in the field of multicultural psychology, education, and counseling Dr. Derald Wing Sue on Wednesday, February 21st, 2007.
Colloquium
“Racial, Gender and Sexual Orientation Micro Aggressions”
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Location (updated): Reitz Auditorium, 2nd floor
J.W. Reitz Union, Museum Rd
Plenary Presentation
“Issues of Diversity in Times of Crisis”
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location (updated): Reitz Auditorium, 2nd floor
J.W. Reitz Union, Museum Rd
Everyone in the University and the local […]
Published: Feb 5th, 2007
Eugene L. Zdziarski, Ph.D., Dean of Students
The University Women’s Club awards scholarships each spring to undergraduate Juniors and Seniors. These awards are named in honor of the wives of past University of Florida Presidents and distinguished administrators.
The requirements for consideration include full time enrollment at the University of Florida, current Junior or Senior status, a minimum of a 3.6 GPA, and participation in campus and/or community activities. These monetary awards recognize scholarship, leadership, and service to the university and/or community. This year […]
Published: Feb 2nd, 2007
Sheri P. Austin, Director, University Budgets
We are now accepting applications to establish or adjust material and supply fees for the Fall 2007 term. The decision to implement new or modified fee requests must be approved by the President by February 23rd. Therefore please submit your requests to me by February 15, 2007.
Colleges and Departments are reminded that they must maintain records of the revenue and expenditures made per course. To maintain these records, Departments should use the PeopleSoft Query Viewer reporting tool […]
Published: Jan 31st, 2007
Dr. Janie Fouke, Provost and Senior Vice President
Below please find the appointment calendar for academic year employees through Spring 2008.
Summer 2007
Number of Pay Periods
Term A
05/16/07 – 06/30/07
3.3
Term B
07/01/07 – 08/15/07
3.3
Term C
05/16/07 – 08/15/07
6.6
2007-2008 Academic Year
Number of Pay Periods
Fall 2007
08/16/07 – 12/31/07
9.8
Spring 2008
01/01/08 – 05/14/08
9.7
Published: Jan 31st, 2007
Saeed Khan, Honorary Degree Committee Chair
One of the traditional components of our commencement ceremonies is honoring individuals who have been selected to receive a university designated award (these include the honorary degree, the distinguished alumnus award, the distinguished achievement award, and the distinguished service award). We count on you and your colleagues to identify and nominate individuals who, through their accomplishments and service, are deserving of the university’s highest honors.
Nominations submitted by the March 1st deadline will be considered at the March, […]
Published: Jan 31st, 2007
Karen Fooks, Director of Student Financial Affairs
We cordially invite you and all interested staff to a reception honoring Ruth Strawder, who has retired from UF after 35 years of service.
Ruth has worked with many of you over the years so please join us on Friday, February 16, 2007 from 3:00-4:30PM at the Friends of Music Room in the University Auditorium building to wish her well and share reminiscences.
Please share this invitation with any members of your staff who may have associated with […]
Published: Jan 29th, 2007
Eugene L. Zdziarski, Dean of Students
Nominations now are being accepted for the Spring 2007 Outstanding Leadership Award for Male and Female Graduating Seniors, sponsored by the University of Florida Alumni Association. The students selected for these awards will be acknowledged at the graduation ceremonies on May 3rd- 6th.
Please encourage qualified students to apply for this important honor.
Applications may be downloaded from the Dean of Students website at http://www.dso.ufl.edu/scholarships/ola.php or picked up from the following locations:
Dean of Students Office, Information Desk, 202
Peabody Hall […]
