With the completion of phase one of Gainesville’s 352walls project, the Gainesville-Alachua County Art in Public Places Trust met Monday to discuss the project's shortcomings and plans for the future. Specific safety and environmental guidelines regarding waste disposal, highline preparation, and how to handle the paint and leftover materials, are at the forefront of plans for the project.

Recent world news about Syria and Rick Scott’s statement to block the relocation of 425 Syrian refugees has led refugee resettlement to become a more high-profile issue. Refugees experience an extensive screening process when coming to the U.S. After coming through the state department, resettlement organizations are available to help refugees get assimilated into society.

Santa Fe College held an open house for its radiography program Friday to raise awareness for its program. Students are admitted into the program based on points and academic performance and will graduate from the radiography program with an associate of science degree.

A few months ago, Megan Koenig was stunned to find her University of Florida account had been hacked and everything, even banking records, was at risk. Cybersecurity panelists weighed in on identity theft and online vulnerability during the annual Proucher lecture Monday.

The University of Florida is offering a disabilities studies graduate certificate this spring. The program joins an existing undergraduate minor and will help to dispel misconceptions about disability in society.

The University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law is hosting its first Pro Bono Week from Oct. 24-31. This week's events highlight the contributions of pro bono attorneys and the Innocence Project of Florida, while educating law students on the value of pro bono service.

Betta fish deaths at a local Wal-Mart have raised concern from an Alachua County resident. However, PETA and betta fish experts say that the small containers that the fish tend to be kept in are not ideal for them in any store, because it makes them more vulnerable to temperature fluctuations and sullied water.

The new UF Mindfulness project organized a meditation mob on Thursday at Library East to help students step back from the busy lives of college and find ways to relieve stress.

In the spirit of the holiday season, the University of Florida College of Medicine held a Tacky Sweater Holiday 5K on the UF campus Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, at 8 a.m. UF students and residents of Gainesville and other nearby communities gathered for the event to run or walk the 3.1 miles in their most …