The trees on University of Florida campus may be turning blue, but the idea behind this unusual artistic statement is green.
Read More »Students vote on referendum to change name of Reitz Union
Students at the University of Florida have the opportunity to vote on behalf of a name change for the J. Reitz Student Union. The referendum students are voting on suggests a change in the name to instead honor Vigil Hawkins, an African American who helped to end segregation at UF.
Read More »UF hosts 2012 study abroad fair
War on foreign soil might deter University of Florida students from venturing overseas for study programs. But more than 60 organizations answered questions and quelled any such fears Thursday at the 2012 Study Abroad Fair on the Reitz Union Colonnade.
Read More »‘Gangnam Style’ flashmob appears at UF
A viral video turned into a flashmob on UF campus. Members of the Korean Undergraduate Student Association gave a tribute to the music video "Gangnam Style" on Aug. 31.
Read More »UF President gives his final “State of the University” address
UF President Machen delivered his final "State of the Union" speech this afternoon.
Read More »Tour comes to the University of Florida to engage students in politics
Group rallies to have student involvement in upcoming election.
Read More »Budget cuts expected to hit UF liberal arts
The University of Florida’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is facing $5.9 million in budget cuts in response to reduced state funding in the budget signed last month. The college’s proposal is to lay off staff, freeze faculty hiring and reduce admissions to selected doctoral programs. UF Faculty Senate …
Read More »Education under fire for some religious groups in Iran
With all the public has been hearing about the violence in the Middle East, sometimes the smaller issues can go unnoticed. Amnesty International is hosting an event tonight in the Rion Ballroom at the J. Wayne Reitz Union on the University of Florida campus where a documentary about religious oppression in …
Read More »Dove World pastor protests scheduled Islamic Awareness event
An event aimed to spread awareness of the Islamic faith on the University of Florida’s campus is gaining some extra attention. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Kelsey Peck reports how Dove World Pastor Terry Jones planned to protest at tonight’s Islam On Campus event called, “Islam Explained: The Last Prophet” being held at the J. …
Read More »America farmers mobile experience comes to UF
The north lawn of Reitz Union was all about Farming Monday and Tuesday. An RV that travels around the country teaching people about technology in farming and the growing need for it welcomed students, teachers, and concerned citizens. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Alyssa Averette has more on this traveling farm education. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FarmerExperienceWrap.mp3] …
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