Published: Sep 9th, 2004
Chris Brazda, Interim Vice President for Public Relations
It was mistakenly reported in today’s Gainesville Sun that the 11:30 a.m. dedication ceremony for the Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion has been postponed. The event is planned to take place as planned at the Constans Theatre.
Published: Sep 8th, 2004
William Properzio, Director
Hurricane Frances has caused damage to property belonging to the University of Florida both within Alachua County and throughout the state.
Much of the cost to repair our facilities, grounds and equipment may be recovered through existing insurances or under FEMA. In addition, some or all costs of protective measures and labor costs beyond normal operations (e.g. overtime paid to essential staff) may also be recovered. Personal property is not claimable.
Information that will be required for submission of property loss claims […]
Published: Sep 8th, 2004
David R. Colburn, Provost
As a consequence of the damage wrought by Hurricane Frances, there have been several changes to the Presidential Inaugural Events. The changes that are most pertinent to you are those involving the Academic Symposia on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. President Machen has asked that these Symposia be cancelled at this time and perhaps re-scheduled at a later date.
Please note that the Moderated Discussion of Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria: and […]
Published: Sep 8th, 2004
David R. Colburn, Provost
As you know, UF is back in full operation today and classes resumed with the first period this morning. Many of our students left town before the storm and some are having difficulty getting back. Others are facing various special circumstances. I know many of you on the faculty and staff have been similarly affected. I write to ask you to be flexible in dealing with students who have or will miss classes and to find ways to allow […]
Published: Sep 7th, 2004
Chris Brazda, Interim Vice President for Public Relations
All classes, activities and administrative offices at the University of Florida will resume normal schedules, Wednesday, September 8th.
Please continue to monitor www.ufl.edu , the local media and 846-3903 for any further updates.
Published: Sep 6th, 2004
Chris Brazda, Interim Vice President for Public Relations
All classes, activities and administrative offices at the University of Florida are cancelled through Tuesday, September 7th.
All Physical Plant Grounds Department employees are asked to report to work on Tuesday, September 7th as scheduled.
University officials continue to monitor local and regional conditions as they develop. It is anticipated that all classes, activities and administrative offices will resume normal schedules on Wednesday, Sept. 8th.
On-campus dormitories and selected dining facilities will remain open. Two shelters on campus […]
Published: Sep 2nd, 2004
David R. Colburn, Provost
Please assure that every faculty member in your college is familiar with the policy specified below and complies with its provisions as they relate to accommodating students’ religious observances.
Students and faculty must cooperate to allow each person to observe the holy days of his or her faith. A student needs to inform the faculty member of the religious observances of his or her faith that will conflict with class attendance, with tests or examinations, or with other class activities […]
Published: Sep 2nd, 2004
Chris Brazda, Interim Vice President for Public Relations
As part of the university’s hurricane preparedness plan all classes and scheduled activities have been cancelled for Friday, Sept. 3. All non-essential administrative offices will close at noon on Friday to allow employees the opportunity to prepare for the approaching storm. Under the plan, two UF buildings will be available as hurricane shelters: The Southwest Recreation Center and the J. Wayne Reitz Union. Additional information about other Alachua County shelters is available at www.alachua-em.org.
The UF […]
Published: Sep 2nd, 2004
J. Bernard Machen, President
I am pleased to announce that I have named Jane Adams as the University of Florida’s new vice president for university relations. She will begin her new duties at UF on Oct. 1, 2004.
Jane Adams is currently vice president for government relations for the Walt Disney World Co. in Orlando, and has worked for Disney since 1993. Her responsibilities include developing the company’s positions on public policy issues and working with the company’s public affairs leadership on selected media […]
Published: Aug 27th, 2004
Larry T. Ellis, Director
The Davis Productivity Awards, an annual program honoring Florida state government employees who have significantly increased productivity in delivering state services and products, has announced a call for entries. The deadline for nominations is Friday, October 1, 2004, at 5 p.m.
In addition to honoring “innovation, creativity, and smart work,” the awards program recognizes individuals and work units that have adapted or implemented previous years’ award-winning achievements to create added value. Eligible for nomination are individuals, teams, and work units […]