April 2006 Archive

Associated Press: Michael Seigel

Law professor Michael Seigel was quoted in an April 30 Associated Press national wire story about the Rush Limbaugh case. OpenDocument The quote was the result of a referral by the UF News Bureau and the Law School Communications Office.

Filed under UF In The News on Sunday, April 30, 2006.

London Free Press: Louis Guillette

Zoologist Louis Guillette was quoted in an April 29 story in the London Free Press (U.K.) about his research showing that pesticides can affect the size of male alligators’ sexual organs.

Filed under UF In The News on Saturday, April 29, 2006.

UFVMC trains disaster first responders for large animals

UF’s Veterinary Medical Center will hold a three-day training course for large animal first responders and rescue teams.

Filed under General on Friday, April 28, 2006.

Wall Street Journal: Michael Marsiske


Filed under UF In The News on Friday, April 28, 2006.

Steering Council set to guide University of Florida campaign

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s Campaign Steering Council has been named to prepare for a major fundraising campaign that will help the university become one of the nation’s premier institutions of higher learning, President Bernie Machen announced.

Filed under Appointments, InsideUF (Campus) on Friday, April 28, 2006.

New Scientist: Steve Eikenberry

Astronomer Steve Eikenberry was quoted in an April 27 story in New Scientist magazine about “starquakes.”

Filed under UF In The News on Thursday, April 27, 2006.

Miami Herald: Chris McCarty

Survey director Chris McCarty was quoted in an April 27 Miami Herald (circ. 444,119) story about UF’s monthly consumer confidence report.
The story was the result of a news release.

Filed under UF In The News on Thursday, April 27, 2006.

UF experts available to comment on illegal immigration issues

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As immigrants’ rights groups are organizing a work stoppage, economic boycott and marches for May 1, the following experts are available at the University of Florida to provide insight and comment on related topics:

Filed under General on Thursday, April 27, 2006.

Florida Museum scientist elected to National Academy of Sciences

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History Curator Emeritus Elizabeth S. Wing was among 72 new members elected Tuesday to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences.

Filed under Announcements, Appointments, InsideUF (Campus) on Thursday, April 27, 2006.

USA Today: Manuel Vasquez

Religion professor Manuel Vasquez was quoted in an April 27 USA Today (circ. 2.3 million) story about how religious communities differ on the issue of immigration.

Filed under UF In The News on Thursday, April 27, 2006.