Leah Harding

Leah is a reporter who can be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.

“Stuff the Bus” has pulled away, but the need remains

The annual “Stuff the Bus” drive has been extended this year.  WUFT-FM’s Leah Harding says hundreds of homeless students in Alachua county are looking for support. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/11/StuffTheBusHARDING.mp3] Anyone interested in donating to the continuing drive can contact “Stuff the Bus” committee member Marge Baker at 352-373-9198.

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First African Nobel Peace Prize winner honored today at UF

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai will be honored today with a 20-foot tall oak tree planted by the University Auditorium on the University of Florida campus.  WUFT-FM’s Leah Harding says it is an appropriate tribute to the memory of a noted environmentalist. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/10/LeahVO.mp3]

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Reitz Union Renovations may cost students

University of Florida student fees may be on the rise. WUFT-FM’s Leah Harding says the University is looking for money to fund some renovations. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/10/Harding-Wrap1.mp3] J. Wayne Reitz Union Director of Operations Mike Meernack says they have been assessing the renovation needs for the past four years, but the construction …

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Wanted: feline lovers for this weekend’s cat adoptathon

Alachua County’s Animal Services is teaming up with Haven Acres Cat Sanctuary for the second time. Hundreds of cats will be available for adoption tomorrow. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s  Leah Harding spoke with Alachua County Animal Services Public Education Program Coordinator, Hillary Hines about the event. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/CatAdoptionQA.mp3]

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