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UF School of Art and Art History Alumni team up for a joint show at University Gallery through Dec. 4. Artists Robert Fichter and Mernet Larsen will discuss their work during a public reception at the gallery from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 6.

Celseste Mergens, founder and CEO of Days for Girls International, presented her lecture, Turning Passion into Action, on finding sustainable solutions for feminine hygiene in developing nations at the University of Florida in cooperation with Bob Graham Center for Public Service and the Alachua County Medical Society.

While UF Campaign for Charities raises money year-round, its general campaign began on campus in October with fundraising events scheduled throughout the month.

The University of Florida's Field and Fork Food Pantry is facing food shortages only 34 business days after its opening. The number of visits has been higher than initially expected.

Students at the University of Florida College of Education are asking for help from the state of Florida to renovate Norman Hall. Having very little updates since its establishment in 1934, students fear the building is negatively affecting their health.

UF is playing a large role across the nation in paving the way for decreasing harmful emissions caused by transportation by implementing Gator Gears, UF’s student bike rental program.

Several individuals in Gainesville have taken up the hobby of modifying scooters, one even for business ventures.

  It’s “game on” for a group of local college students. Atheris Games, a startup gaming company created by a group of current and former UF students, raised $10,000 in 52 hours for its first card game. They reached their Kickstarter goal Sunday morning and can now work on production, said Andrew Birkett, …

The University of Florida has upgraded to brighter, whiter lights in 11 of their 13 garages. With almost all the garages finished, UFPD says that the students feel safer, but the lights themselves will not prevent crimes.

Through lectures and workshops, HealthQueer Alliance hopes to give medical students answers to questions they may have about trans health. These educational events are just the first step in the fight for sexual and identity rights.