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June 12, 2009

President MachenUF Board of Trustees approves final budget reduction plan
The final budget reduction plan proposed by President Bernie Machen has been approved by the Board of Trustees for the 2009-’10 fiscal year, which begins on July 1. The plan includes $30.6 million in specific cuts. Federal stimulus funds will help bridge the gap and allow further deliberations before UF reaches the ultimate budget reduction of $42.2 million next year...
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Advertising students create Fox Sports TV commercials
Eight UF students recently were chosen by Fox Sports to create storyboard ideas and then participate in the Kissimmee filming of commercials scheduled to air during football season...
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First Gator in space...The Gator Nation is everywhere!
"We are all passengers on a beautiful jewel (earth)," says Dr. William Fisher, a 1975 graduate of the UF College of Medicine, in this video/story about his trip to space...
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More than 2,500 Gator greetings sent to troops abroad
Local elementary students in Gainesville and Jacksonville recently created drawings and letters as part of UF's Gator Troops program...
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Danny Wuerffel reflects on 11th annual International Gator Day
Gator Clubs near and far volunteered at hospital pediatric units, removed litter, built houses, served meals to the homeless and more. List of participating clubs and photos provided...
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Nelson is first Gator to win Lowe's national award
Stacey Nelson, UF senior, recently became the first Gator (and the fifth Southeastern Conference student-athlete) to receive the Lowe's Senior Class Award...
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Asian art wing under way at Harn Museum of Art
The 25,000-square-foot addition will have three levels featuring 6,000 square feet of Asian art space and access to an outdoor Asian garden. (Groundbreaking photos and artist rendition)...
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UF research: "Breathalyzer" for the hands encourages hand washing to reduce infection, save money
New technology developed at UF detects sanitizer or soap fumes given off from medical workers' hands. The system could help reduce hospital-acquired infections...
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