Your campus news source In Focus Note This Produced by the University Relations Office myUF Market coming soon for faculty, staff and students Extreme Makeover: Getting down to business This spring, UF Purchasing will introduce myUF Market, a new pur- of the University of Florida In December 2008, the prominent complaints about the fountain,” said chasing/procurement system for the Editor — Susan Stewart fountain that stood behind Tigert Hall Johnson, “but others have heard University of Florida. The new system www.insideuf.ufl.edu remarks.” sprung its last drop of water. is expected to provide a user-friendly UF senior Brittny Lambert said she February 17, 2009 The fountain was demolished to make online marketplace that is designed to was shocked when she noticed that the way for the William R. Hough Hall of the streamline the way UF departments fountain was gone. Warrington College of Business. Con- purchase goods and services. The adop- “When I turned onto Union Drive UF Voices Top Stories struction is scheduled to be completed tion of myUF Market represents UF’s Kristen Bartlett Grace from 13th Street, I thought I went during fall 2010. ongoing commitment to initiatives down the wrong road,” she said. that strategically reduce costs without Greetings Gators! The building will be equipped with Ed Poppell, vice president of Busi- UF commemorates its first African-American graduates classrooms, meeting space, an open-air sacrificing service. For more details, visit Our student ness Affairs, said although there are atrium, a fast-food center, student lounges no current plans to construct a new www.purchasing.ufl.edu/myufmarket. athletes here at Fifty years after the University of Florida as two others not in attendance. Three of “These pioneers (honorees) make it pos- and locker rooms with showers, along fountain, the Art in State Build- the University of with other amenities, according to Tracey The iconic UF fountain has been removed. ings Program soon will announce an Council on Diversity created began integration in September 1958, 20 the firsts could not be located, but their sible for our community to experience The establishment of the Presi- Florida are not of the first African-American graduates yearbook photos were shown on a slide- many of the greatest performing artists the Johnson, director of publications. opportunity for artists to design the “We are bursting at the seams,” Johnson www.usgbc.org/Default.aspx) is awarded by building’s art. dent’s Council on Diversity recently only dedicated to were formally recognized by a university show as their names were announced. world has to offer.” said. The college needs more space to ac- a LEED official after construction is complete. The program places remarkable artwork has been announced. The council has forever imprinted by their legacy. Cunningham offered his personal grati- One of several deans who attended their sport(s), but commodate its numerous events, such as UF currently has two gold-certified buildings, in public spaces, according to UF’s Art in been charged with identifying ways A special weekend dedicated to “the tude to the honorees. “These students had the gala was Chris Silver of the College of to increase the diversity of University also participate in conferences, luncheons and seminars. Rinker Hall and Library West, as well as eight State Buildings Web site, http://www.arts. firsts” commenced on Friday, Feb. 6, with to be strong – prospects for future students Design, Construction and Planning. After buildings certified at the basic level. ufl.edu/asb/?p=2. of Florida faculty, staff and students, many events that The building has been designed to including gathering and analyzing diver- Rew Woodruff opera singer Denyce Graves’ performance like myself rested on their shoulders,” he the program Silver said, “This really hit earn a high-level – silver or gold – LEED Although the new building will be “The building will have art as required benefit children at the Phillips Center. said. home for me.” an innovative, state-of-the-art student by law,” Poppell said. “Where and what has sity data at the college and departmental certification, in support of the University levels. The committee’s goal is to help in the community “I am flattered, and it’s a tremendous UF Historian Carl Van Ness spoke Silver was reminded of his mid-1960s resource, some Gators may be concerned not been determined. That will occur closer of Florida’s promotion of environmental accomplish academic excellence within about the loss of the well-known fountain. to when the building is complete.” each year. There are a handful of large honor for me to be a part of UF’s 50th briefly during the program and clarified high school experience in Biloxi, Miss. quality and sustainability. the community -- reflective of the rich “I personally have not received any University Athletic Association (UAA) Commemoration of Integration. I’m here UF’s record of first African-American “Black students were bused in, and I LEED’s third-party certification (http:// By Bridget Brennan culture and diversity of the state and because of those that came before me,” graduates. witnessed daily the bravery they needed to events throughout the year, as well as nation. For more information, visit Graves said. “No list of all initial black students ex- survive in such a hostile environment.” the Diversity Web site at http://www. regular weekly events. On Saturday, Feb. 7, more than 250 ists,” Van Ness said. Racial identity was not The first College of Veterinary Medicine Seen & Heard hr.ufl.edu/eeo/diversity.htm. One of the larger annual events guests attended “Celebrating the Firsts,” a entered into UF’s official records. graduate, Gerald Johnson, said after the Nobles chosen as Civilian problems, the Sentricon System. Sentricon tor of UF’s Emerging includes a Field Day in April when gala at Emerson Alumni Hall honoring the The university’s current list was com- gala that he was thankful to be honored has been marketed in 18 countries since Pathogens Institute. Tell your Gator story of the Year Visit http://insidethegatornation. elementary students have the opportu- earliest-known African-American graduates piled from both official and unofficial and to meet other honorees. 1995 and protects more than two million The committee re- Janet Nobles, office manager for Univer- com/ to browse hundreds of video and from UF’s various colleges. sources. “UF gave me the ability to live out my homes and famous structures, including cently met on Jan. 29, nity to come to campus to play games sity of Florida Air Force ROTC Detach- written Gator stories. The event, organized by University Re- After dinner, Michael Blachly, director dream every day,” he said. The White House and Statue of Liberty. with a one-year goal of One of the many written stories is with the athletes. ment 150, recently was announced as the lations and a 17-member committee of UF of UF Performing Arts, introduced the Johnson was proud his daughter could Su’s invention has reduced pesticide use by creating recommenda- included below: Another large event is “Climb for national 2008 Civilian of the Year. Nobles “I came to UF as vice president for professionals and community members, evening’s performers. Singers Elizabeth attend, he said. more than 6,000 metric tons. His goal is to tions for improving the Cancer,” which occurs each October. was the culmination of events held during Graham and Anthonio Canty were accom- “My daughter will never forget this,” was chosen from a pool of civilians from Student Affairs in 1973, after having more than 144 detachments throughout encourage similar innovations and thought Food and Drug Admin- worked at Miami University (Ohio), Children and adolescents who either the past year. panied by pianist Kevin Sharpe. Johnson said. the United States and Puerto Rico. The processes in future generations. istration’s approach to Michigan State University and Iowa State Black silk fabric dressed the tables and Blachly later said in an interview, by Bridget Brennan Glenn Morris suffer from or have survived cancer award is presented to a non-military em- food safety. University… I was only 34 years old chairs in the President’s Ballroom, and UF experts serve on FDA come with their families to campus and ployee who goes above and beyond the call and never dreamed that I would stay in metallic gold candles and flowers adorned DiMatteo wins Best Paper this same job at UF until 1999…then I of duty every day. task force literally play sports with our student the tables. became a full-time professor until I retired Three of 12 experts Award athletes for “Climb for Cancer.” This The 2009 Black Student Union Leader- Su donates $250,000 for in 2004. appointed to a national Larry A. DiMatteo, Huber Hurst Ray Carson I ‘became a Gator’ because of my past October, we had more than 100 ship Council opened the program with endowment task force on America’s Professor of Contract Law & Legal Studies, respect and affection for thousands of athletes interacting with approximately “We Speak Your Names,” a song/poem Nan-Yao Su, professor of entomology food safety hail from recently was granted the “2008 Best Paper students who gave their hard work, time 75 young people for a few hours in the recognizing the honorees. and talents to improve the quality of Joe Glover, UF provost, greeted guests at the University of Florida, has donated The Gator Nation. Award” by the Southeastern Academy campus life over all these years. UF has morning, and the event was capped off and thanked the firsts for their courage. $250,000 to the Entomological Society of Task force members of Legal Studies in Business (SEALSB). an incredible spirit among its students, with a pizza lunch. “We are not celebrating the university’s America (ESA) for the establishment of an include the University DiMatteo is a professor and former and they have always been very active in doing countless numbers of positive things Just before the December holiday achievement, we are celebrating your endowment to award creative entomolo- of Florida’s Douglas Douglas Archer Department of Management chair in the for others - this is the true Gator Spirit. gists who have demonstrated the ability to break each year, student athletes and achievement,” he said. Archer, IFAS associate Warrington College of Business Adminis- It’s unmistakable and it’s the thing that coaches participate in the “Gator UF Trustee J. Courtney Cunningham, find alternative solutions to problems that dean for research, Mar- tration. impresses me most about this university. I emcee, presented the honorees with a significantly impact entomology. will forever be thankful to the thousands Tracks” program. We gather monetary tha Rhodes Roberts, The winning paper, co-authored with framed photograph of a personalized, Each year, interest from the $250,000 IFAS special assistant Harvard Law School’s Samuel Flaks, is of UF students who made it easy for me to and/or shoe donations to provide a new become a Gator!” commemorative brick. The bricks will be will be presented to the winner of ESA’s to the director of the titled “Conservative Legal Realism: Nathan pair of athletic shoes to needy elemen- Upcoming opportunities to tell your placed at UF’s Commemorative Circle, lo- Pictured (left to right) are attending honorees Neil Butler Jr. (representing deceased father, newest award, the Nan-Yao Su Award for Florida Agricultural Isaacs, Jewish Law, and Modern Legal own story at the “When Did You Be- tary school children. This past fall, cated across from the Plaza of the Americas Neil Butler), Dr. Reuben Brigety, W. George Allen, Evelyn M. Mickle, Federal Judge Stephan Innovation and Creativity in Entomology. Experiment Station and Theory.” come a Gator?” mobile recording studio we brightened the holidays for 550 kids. and surrounding the alligator statue. Mickle, Gwyndolyn Francis, Jeraldine Williams-Shaw, Gerald J. Johnson, Dr. Joseph P. Ram- Su’s own creativity led to the inven- dean for research, and include the following: Family members or friends accepted the sey, Johncyna Williams McRae, Dr. Henry E. Cotman, Bernard Allen Mackey. Not pictured: • Feb. 20 at the O’Connell Center Our weekly events range from play- tion of an innovative solution to termite Glenn Morris, direc- plaques for two deceased honorees, as well Lee Bailey and Marvin Wells. Martha Roberts prior to the gymnastics meet at 7 p.m. ing games and chatting with seriously • Feb. 27 at the McKethan Stadium ill patients in the Shands pediatric unit prior to the baseball game at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17 Feb. 18 Feb. 20 - 21 Feb. 24 Repeating Event to visiting local elementary schools to Happenings School of Music presents the Wind Symphony. School of Music presents the Symphonic The Levin College of Law presents the Sev- CRC presents CALS Career Expo. Reitz Union School of Theatre and Dance presents read or play sports with the children. University Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $8. Band. University Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Tickets enth Annual Music Law Conference. Feb. 20, Grand Ballroom, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free and “Glengarry Glen Ross,” showing from Feb. Listings in this section are a Open to the public. Call 352-392-0207 or visit $8. Open to the public. Call 352-392-0207 or 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at a local music venue; Feb. closed to the public. Call 352-392-1963 or visit 28 – March 8 (not presented everyday). UAA and the individual student http://www.arts.ufl.edu/music for more infor- visit http://www.arts.ufl.edu/music for more 21 conference, 9 a.m. at Chesterfield Smith www.cals.ufl.edu for more information. Constans Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Free and open athletes are proud to interact with and sampling of events at the University mation. information. Ceremonial Classroom. Visit http://www.law. to the public. Call 352-392-1653 or visit http:// ufl.edu/musiclawconf/registration.shtml for School of Music presents the Jazz Band. Uni- www.arts.ufl.edu/theatreanddance/ for help brighten the lives of many chil- of Florida, compiled from entries Send submissions for publication Feb. 17 - 18 Feb. 20 more information. versity Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $8. Open more information. consideration at least two weeks in dren in our community each year. listed in the full calendar that UFPA presents “STOMP.” FPA presents “Classic Albums Live – The to the public. Call 352-392-0207 or visit http:// www.arts.ufl.edu/music for more information. advance to [email protected]. Rew Woodruff Phillips Center, 7:30 p.m. Who: Who’s Next?” Phillips Center, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22 appears on the Web at calendar.ufl. Tickets $25-45. Open to the Tickets $20-30. Call 352-392ARTS (2787) or visit Gator Women’s Basketball vs. South Carolina. Life Skills Coordinator/Career edu. To submit an event online, visit public. 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