Memos Category
Published: Nov 20th, 2000
Jim Morgan, Director
The University of Florida Bookstores is holding a Faculty & Staff Appreciation Event November 30 and December 1, 2000. During this event all UF employees will be offered a 20 percent discount on all regular and sale-priced apparel, gift merchandise (excluding music CDs and videos), supplies, and all regular-priced general books.
The event will be held at all five University of Florida Bookstores locations: Main Bookstore located at the HUB, College of Veterinary Medicine Bookstore, College of Law Bookstore, Health Science […]
Published: Nov 20th, 2000
David R. Colburn, Provost
The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce the establishment of the Legislative Internship Program.
Designed to provide exceptional University of Florida students with a chance to participate in state government at the highest levels, the Legislative Internship Program will afford an unusual opportunity for professional and academic growth in the exciting environment of the state capital during the legislative session. University of Florida students should consider this program strongly if they are interested in a career in public […]
Published: Nov 16th, 2000
Julie Sina, Dean of Students
The Dean of Students Office is facilitating a monthly town hall discussion series concerning campus and community diversity issues. The first town hall meeting will take place Monday, November 27, 7:00 p.m., CSE 121. We encourage you to invite students, faculty, and staff to participate in a discussion led by Dr. Jim Scott, Vice President for Student Affairs on, “Past Voices: A Historical Perspective of People of Color”. The panel will include historical experts and individuals who will […]
Published: Nov 15th, 2000
Frank A. Catalanotto, D.M.D., Dean
As we come to the conclusion of our 2000 University of Florida Community Campaign, on behalf of the UFCC Steering Committee, I want to thank each and every one of you who donated and participated in this year’s campaign. The University has come together for this campaign and we sincerely appreciate everyone’s generosity in reaching out and touching the lives of others.
The employees at Business Services have been hard at work entering all the pledge cards. Currently, we […]
Published: Nov 13th, 2000
Sue M. Legg, Director
The Office of Instructional Resources is pleased to announce the Request for Proposals for course content module development for online instruction. These awards are intended to provide instructional design and web implementation support for faculty who plan to develop multimedia and/or web related materials for their courses. Five grants for up to $5,000 each will be awarded.
Proposals should include the following sections:
Project Description. Include a brief description of the content to be covered. Provide a rationale for adapting this […]
Published: Nov 13th, 2000
David R. Colburn, Provost
A question arose this morning at our breakfast meeting about the Alumni and Minority Fellowships. The allocations of these awards to each college was made on September 8, 2000.
Published: Nov 9th, 2000
Gail F. Baker, Vice President
The Living Wage Program announced earlier today is for salaried employees only and does not affect OPS or part- time workers.
Published: Nov 9th, 2000
Dennis Jett, Dean of the International Center
To call attention to the importance of international education, November 13-17 has been designated for the first time International Education Week. In announcing this event, U.S. Secretary of Education Richard Riley said, “I strongly believe that the growth of democracy, economic prosperity and economic stability throughout the world is linked to the advance of education.” He added: “This is one of the strongest reasons why the United States should have an active and strong international education […]
Published: Nov 9th, 2000
Arnold A. Heggestad, Holloway Professor of Finance and Entrepreneurship
The UF Venture Capital Coalition, a group of venture capitalists and entrepreneurs who are friends and alumni of UF, the Office of Research and Graduate Education, and the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Warrington College of Business Administration are proud to announce the first UF Business Plan Competition.
The competition will recognize and encourage the entrepreneurial spirit that has developed among the talented students, faculty, and alumni of the University of Florida. The […]
Published: Nov 9th, 2000
Gail F. Baker, Vice President
University of Florida President Charles E. Young today announced a program to increase the minimum pay for entry- level employees. Effective Dec. 1, the minimum pay for all employees will be raised to $7 per hour, a 12 percent increase over the current minimum of $6.23 per hour. On June 1, 2001, the pay will increase to a minimum of $7.50 per hour and in December of 2001, to $8 per hour.
“Since arriving on campus I have been […]
