UF Alumni Association News
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Gator Women's Swimming + Diving vs. Michigan and Stanford
Friday, November 6th @ 7PM and Saturday, November 7th @ 8:30 AM
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UFAA Night with Florida Volleyball
The Gator Volleyball team invites you to another exciting match when they take on the Georgia Bulldogs
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Wuerffel to host Growl
Gator Growl is pleased to announce a final surprise to the truly legendary 2009 lineup. Danny Wuerffel will be making a special guest appearance to host the introduction of the show.
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UF Leadership Development Institute and the Disney Institute Partner to help Business Leaders
The University of Florida Leadership Development Institute and the Disney Institute have created a new program, "Achieving Success through Exceptional Service" for the business leaders of the state of Florida.
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Kick Off Homecoming
Ken Block and Drew Copeland of Sister Hazel will perform an acoustic show to benefit the Florida Recovery Center scholarship program on Thursday, October 15th.
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Gator Sports and UFAA Member Benefit Update
There are some changes to the UFAA membership benefits program as it relates to athletics.
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O.A.R. to Perform at Gator Growl
Of A Revolution, best known as O.A.R., has been selected as the 2009 Musical Act at Gator Growl on October 16th. The band has been around since 1996, and is widely popular among all age groups.
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Alumni Career Services Webinar now online
Partnering with UF Career Services, the UF Alumni Association held the first Career Webinar "Modernize your Job Search in the New Economy".
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UF Libraries to Hold 2nd Annual Elegance of Science Contest
The University of Florida's Marston Science Library and its partners, the Health Science Center Libraries, the Architecture & Fine Arts Library, and the Alumni Association are holding its second annual "Elegance of Science" contest.
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First ever UF Career webinar "Modernize your Job Search in the New Economy"
This Thursday will mark the official beginning of a partnership between the UFAA and the Award winning UF Career Resource Center to provide UF alums and friends career services.
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Are you part of the SEC’s largest Alumni Association?
With nearly 55,000 members, the UF Alumni Association is the largest dues-paying association in the Southeastern Conference. The Association provides alumni programming and works on key campus initiatives that support UF.
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Rescheduled Gator Gathering with Coach Urban Meyer
The postponed Gator Gathering with Coach Urban Meyer in Polk County on May 12, 2009 has been rescheduled for Monday July 27, 2009 at 5:30PM.
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Interested in going to Law School?
Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions will be hosting the annual Law School Insider on Tuesday, July 28th from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
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Twittering Gators
Keeping up with UF and Alumni Association news is easier than ever. The Alumni Association has launched a feed on Twitter to keep Gators up-to-date on happenings on and off campus.
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Fishing tournament
Join fellow Gators for the annual College of Agricultural and Life Science Alumni and Friends Fishing Tournament in Boca Grande on July 17 and 18.
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Talking hoops
Basketball coach Billy Donovan is the featured guest at the Jax Beaches Gator Club’s Gator Gathering at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds, 510 Fairgrounds Place, on June 17. Doors open at 5 p.m.
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Gator Baseball asks fans to "Pack the Park"
The Gator Baseball team is taking on the University of Kentucky in a three game series at McKethan Stadium May 14th - 16th.
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Betty Smocovitis Recognized as Distinguished Alumni Professor by University of Florida
Biology professor Betty Smocovitis has been awarded the UF Alumni Association's Distinguished Alumni Professor Award.
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Governor Crist welcomes Florida Blue Key
For the first time in Florida Blue Key’s 86-year history, Florida’s Governor opened the doors to the Governor's Mansion in Tallahassee for Florida Blue Key's Legislative Day held on March 31.
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Grad Bash
Nearly 1,500 graduating seniors filled Emerson Alumni Hall for Grad Bash on April 22.
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Heeeeeeere's Rich
UF alumnus Rich Fields is one of six candidates for best announcer in the 2009 Game Show Awards. Fields is the announcer for "The Price is Right.
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Talent ideas?
Preparations are under way for the world's largest student run pep-rally. In honor of the UF's 2008 national football championship, Gator Growl 2009 is committed to hosting the biggest and best show yet.
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International Gator Day
UF alumni will show their Gator spirit by volunteering in their hometowns for the 11th annual International Gator Day on May 16.
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Gator in the desert
Football coach Urban Meyer will meet with the Desert Gators in Scottsdale, Ariz., to share the latest information about Gator football on May 8, 6-8 p.m., at GE Franchise Finance.
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Announcing Online Access to UF Library System for Members
The UF Alumni Association is pleased to announce that members now have remote access to the following online databases listed below from the UF Library System.
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"Grease" loving Gators
"Summer Nights" are in the air for Gators to attend the opening night reception prior to a live performance of "Grease" — presented by UF's School of Theatre and Dance — on May 18 at 6 p.m. in the conference room of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.
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Football and scholars
UF's Orange and Blue game 1-3 p.m. on April 18 will have an an air of excitement and anticipation for the upcoming season while touting a scholarship program for low-income UF students.
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Gator Guateque
The UF Association of Hispanic Alumni's sixth annual Gator Guateque Weekend is May 8 and 9 in Miami.
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Distinguished Gator
The Student Alumni Association hosted Florida's Attorney General Bill McCollum last week at the kickoff of the Distinguished Gator Series — a program for SAA members to hear from and meet successful alumni — at Emerson Alumni Hall.
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'Urbans Way' book signing
Gators football coach Urban Meyer will be at gate 1 of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on April 18, 8-9 a.m., to autograph copies of the book, "Urban's Way" — by author Buddy Martin — prior to the Orange and Blue game.
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Calling on the Gator Nation
Gators for Higher Education — a grassroots program working to maintain UF's threefold mission of education, research and service — is seeking alumni and friends to serve as advocates.
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Business networking
Need to make connections, promote a business or find a job? Join fellow Gators for the Gator Club of Miami's Business Networking Event April 16 in Miami at the Four Seasons Hotel, 6-8 p.m.
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Atlanta Gator Gathering
The annual Gator Gathering with head football coach Urban Meyer, hosted by the Atlanta Gator Club, is April 4 at the Marriott Perimeter Center, 246 Perimeter Center Parkway NE.
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Young Alumni career development
The Gainesville Young Alumni Committee hosted its first career development event on March 24 at Emerson Alumni Hall. Attendees had the opportunity to learn from local business leaders and experts.
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CCE Gator Open
UF’s Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering hosts its fourth annual golf tournament on March 28 at Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club in Gainesville.
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Honoring Women
Milagros Pena, director of the UF Center for Women’s Studies and Gender Research, speaks at an Alumni Association Outreach event to the South West Florida Gator Club on March 26.
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High-tech cancer treatment
Dr. Li-Ming Su, chief of Robotic and Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery, is the next speaker in the Phil Griffin Distinguished Lecture Series. The event is March 25 in the Emerson Alumni Hall classroom.
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The Gator Basketball team has advanced to the NIT’s Elite Eight!
Don't miss your chance to see their final home game of the season. The Gators take on the Penn State Nittany Lions Tuesday night at 9 p.m. in the O'Connell Center.
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Grad Bash 2009
Come celebrate commencement at Grad Bash for the Class of 2009: Class of Champions with the University of Florida Alumni Association!
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Barbeque with friends
Gators are invited to gear up for next football season during the Alumni Association's fifth annual Orange and Blue Barbecue, two hours prior to the Orange and Blue game on April 18.
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Creating a financial mess
UF law professor Lawrence Lokken will discuss financing techniques that influenced the ongoing financial crisis during a pair of lectures with receptions hosted by the UF Alumni Association and Fredric G. Levin College of Law.
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Silver Anniversary
Members of the UF class of 1984 are invited to return to campus to commemorate the 25th anniversary of their graduation.
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Cruise to spring break
Student Alumni Association members enjoyed food and good times at the 2nd annual Crusin' to Spring Break last Monday at the President's House.
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Law Reunion
The Fredric G. Levin College of Law is hosting the All Classes Law Centennial Reunion, April 24-26.
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Check it out
The winter issue of Florida magazine is now online.
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SAA president No. 1
Florida Cicerones/Student Alumni Association president Vanessa Douyon has been named most outstanding student leader in the Southeast by an international higher education organization.
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Message from President Machen to The Gator Nation
The Florida Legislature begins its annual session on March 3 in an era of budget cuts that could threaten the quality of education at the University of Florida.
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Understanding Shakespeare
Join the Central Florida Gator Club® and an award-winning UF professor for a deeper look into the Shakespeare play "The Merchant of Venice."
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Men's SEC tournament in Gainesville's backyard
Gator fans in the Sunshine State can see the UF's men's basketball team play in the SEC Tournament this year without leaving the state.
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Understanding the brain
Gators in the Tampa region are invited to hear one of the university’s most-talented researchers explain a medical procedure that could improve the lives of millions of people.
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Seeking 2009's Gran Caimán
UF’s Association of Hispanic Alumni continues its tradition of recognizing outstanding alumni. Nominations for this year’s Gran Caimán are now being accepted.
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News at your fingertips
Another national championship has been won and Gator spirit is soaring. Taste the game-day atmosphere, see how devoted your fellow fans can be.
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UF's ambassadors
Sixty-five of UF’s brightest and most talented students have been selected from a pool of 750 applicants as the newest class of Cicerones, UF’s official student ambassadors.
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Celebrate the Firsts!
The University of Florida is celebrating the 50th anniversary of integration. Over the past year, many activities have taken place to commemorate this special milestone in our history.
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Whitney Lab Benefit Gala
The Brick Bash, a benefit gala for UF’s Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, is Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Center for Marine Studies, along the Intracoastal Waterway in Marineland.
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And the winner is...
More than 250 Gator Club® officers and volunteers met in Gainesville Jan. 16 and 17 for Leaders Weekend, an annual conference that offers training and fellowship.
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Back to College 2009
Join the Alumni Association for a weekend of fun and competition at this year’s Back to College event, Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 19-21.
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Florida captures 2009 BCS National Championship
Winning their second national championship in three years, the Gators defeated the Oklahoma Sooners, 24-14, at the FedEx BCS National Championship Thursday in Miami.
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BCS Championship event update
New information about events hosted by the UFAA and Gator Boosters, Inc. is now available.
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Going Bowling?
Total Sports Travel is offering various travel deals for Florida fans who are heading to the BCS National Championship game from January 6 – 9, 2009.
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Distinguished professor
Want to acknowledge a professor who made an impact on you? The UF Alumni Association is accepting nominations for its 2009-11 Distinguished Alumni Professor award.
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Sing a song
The premier performance and release party for singer and UF alumna Karen Adair's first Christmas album, "When God is a Child," is 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the Brick City Center for the Arts in Downtown Ocala.
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Food and football
Gator fans attending the UF Alumni Association's SEC Championship pregame party at the Hard Rock Café, 215 Peachtree Street NE, in Atlanta are asked to contribute to the Atlanta Community Food Bank's Beat Hunger campaign.
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Graduation Trip
Looking for a perfect graduation gift? If a Gator in your life is graduating this spring a trip to Europe might be the perfect way to celebrate.
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Welcome to Atlanta
Football fans attending the SEC Championship game are invited to a "Welcome to Atlanta" party hosted by the Atlanta Gator Club on Friday, Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m.
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Adventure in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is the destination for the next trip geared specifically for young UF alumni and friends. The trip is July 25-Aug. 1.
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Winter wonderland
Gators are invited to hit the ski slopes when the New England Gator Club hosts its 2009 Ski Expedition on March 6-8 at the Northern Lights Lodge in Stowe, Vt.
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SEC Championship Update
Interested in traveling to Atlanta to for the SEC Championship. Travel packages are offered through Total Sports Travel. For more information visit www.totalsportstravel.com.
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Law alumni social
UF Law graduates are invited to join fellow Gators and colleagues for the UF Law Alumni Social, hosted by alumnus Bruce Harris, in downtown Orlando on Nov. 21.
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Food for thought
The UF Alumni Association, Student Alumni Association and Florida Cicerones recently took part in the "Beat Hunger" food drive competition with the University of Georgia.
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Personal Wine Discount for UFAA Members - December
Personal Wine is offering all UF Alumni Association members a 15% discount in November and a 10% discount during the month of December.
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Dancing with Gators
The Music City Gator Club's biannual Wild Horse Saloon Pep Rally and Dance Party is Nov. 7 at the world famous Wild Horse Saloon on 2nd Ave. in downtown Nashville, Tenn.
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Art in Gotham
The inaugural Gotham Gator Fall Benefit, hosted by the Gotham Gators, is Nov. 6 at Haunch of Venison, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, 6:30-9 p.m.
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Getting down to business
Do you remember professor Dr. Richard Lutz? Were you lucky enough to have taken one of his classes? If so, you know what an amazing speaker he is and will want to hear him again. If not, here is your chance.
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Creatures great and small
Animal behaviorist and UF veterinary medicine professor Dr. Terry Curtis will speak at a Broward County Gator Club Outreach event on Nov. 5.
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Talking Politics
UF history professor Dr. David Colburn presents "From Yellow Dog Democrats to Red State Republicans" on Wednesday, Oct. 15, in The Peninsula at St. Johns Center, 1431 Riverplace Blvd., in Jacksonville.
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BEAT Hunger
Gators are used to beating teams such as the Owls, Tigers, Vols and, of course, Seminoles on the sports field. Now, the UF Alumni Association and Student Alumni Association are determined to help the Gators defeat hunger.
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Personal Wine Discount for UFAA Members
Personal Wine is currently offering a 15 percent discount for all University of Florida Alumni Association members. Their unique product includes bottles that have specialized Gator labels.
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Network with Atlanta Gators
An exclusive networking event for Gators in the Atlanta area will be hosted by the UF MBA Program and the UF Alumni Association at Thrive on Thursday, Oct. 9.
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Battle of the Bands
The Florida Gator Band has been selected one of seven top college bands to compete in ESPN's "Battle of The Bands," sponsored by Paramount Pictures.
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Distinguished Lecture Series
Dr. William Mann of the College of Public Health and Health Professions will deliver the first presentation in the Phil Griffin Distinguished Lecture Series on Wednesday, Sept. 24.
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Are you green?
UF Today plans to explore the many ways that UF has embraced sustainability, and we'd like to know how you have, too.
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Young Alumni Social
Young UF alumni are in invited to a social hosted by the UF Alumni Association on Friday, Sept. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the lobby of Emerson Alumni Hall.
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Remembering Gators overseas
The Citrus, Pasco, Hernando, Pinellas and Tampa Gator clubs joined forces this Labor Day to remember and honor Gator servicemen and women serving overseas by mailing almost 50 pounds of Gator goodies to an Army unit stationed in Iraq.
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Distinguished Lecture Series
Dates for the UF Alumni Association's Phil Griffin Distinguished Lecture Series have been set for the fall semester.
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New York state of mind
UF alumnus and former U.S. Sen. Bob Graham will speak at a UFAA Outreach event in New York City on Sept. 17.
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Freshmen arrival
About 1,600 students attended the University of Florida Student Alumni Association's Class of 2012 Welcome Reception in Emerson Alumni Hall on Aug. 25.
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Welcome!
The UF Alumni Association is opening a new Alumni Welcome Center. Located in the lobby of Emerson Alumni Hall, this center offers information on membership, alumni programming, the Student Alumni Association, brick pavers, events and more.
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Florida-Georgia parking
Gators attending the Florida-Georgia football game in Jacksonville on Nov. 1 can guarantee themselves a parking space close to the stadium. The Gator Club® of Jacksonville has secured a parking lot at the North Bank Developers property.
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Celebrate the Firsts
The University of Florida Black Alumni Weekend is Aug. 29-31. The weekend - sponsored by the Association of Black Alumni in partnership with the Institute of Black Culture - celebrates the 50th anniversary of UF's integration.
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Expanding The Gator Nation
In an effort to spread the Gator spirit to the Middle East, UF alumnus and Army 1st Lt. Ken Jura is collecting Gator gear for children in Iraq.
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Great Gator Shootout
Come win individual or team prizes at a sporting clays competition on Sept. 13 at Amelia Shotgun Sports in Yulee.
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Welcome the newest Gators
Three more Gator Hometown Parties are scheduled this summer to welcome the newest additions to The Gator Nation family - the 2008 incoming class.
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Take me out to the ballgame
The Gator Club of Miami and the Broward County Gator Club are hosting Gators at the Ballpark on Friday, July 18, when the Florida Marlins take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Dolphin Stadium.
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University of Florida Names Alumni Association Executive Director
One of the nation's best-known and most-respected professionals in the field of alumni relations has been selected to lead the University of Florida Alumni Association, the university announced today.
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UF notifies students of online records privacy breach
University of Florida officials today mailed letters of notification to more than 11,300 current and former students regarding a privacy breach.
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And the winner
The University of Florida Alumni Association received a silver medal this spring in international competition for its "F Book."
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Political science chair visits D.C. Gators
Dr. Stephen Craig is the featured speaker at the June 10 Outreach event hosted by the DC Gator Club.
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Windy City hosts faculty member
Join the Windy City Gator Club as it hosts an Outreach event featuring the Knight-Ridder Professor of Economics and Research Associate from the National Bureau of Economic Research, Dr. David Figlio, on Tuesday, June 3.
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Reminder - Gator Gatherings - Week of May 19
Football coach Urban Meyer will visit with Gators throughout Florida this spring in a series of Gator Gatherings hosted by the University of Florida Alumni Association, University Athletic Association, Gator Boosters and area Gator clubs.
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Reminder - Gator Gatherings - Week of May 12
Football coach Urban Meyer will visit with Gators throughout Florida this spring in a series of Gator Gatherings hosted by the University of Florida Alumni Association, University Athletic Association, Gator Boosters and area Gator clubs.
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All about Medicare's drug benefit
"Medicare Part D Drug Benefit: Just What We Needed?" is the topic of the next lecture in the Phil Griffin Distinguished Lecture Series. It will be presented by College of Pharmacy professor David Angaran.
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Reminder - Gator Gatherings - Week of May 5
Football coach Urban Meyer will visit with Gators throughout Florida this spring in a series of Gator Gatherings hosted by the University of Florida Alumni Association, University Athletic Association, Gator Boosters and area Gator clubs.
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Gators giving back
The Alumni Association's 10th annual International Gator Day is May 17. A record 60 Gator Clubs are scheduled to volunteer their time to give back to their local communities.
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It's Official
UF juniors and seniors gathered at the UF Auditorium last Friday, April 25th to receive their Official Class Ring, the Gator Wrap, at the Official Class Ring Ceremony.
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Outreach symposium
Professors from three UF colleges will participate in the Gator Academic Outreach Symposium during the Gator Guayabera Guateque at the Doral Resort in Miami on Saturday, May 10.
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Looking for grown up Baby Gators
The newly formed Association of Baby Gator Alumni is an organization of families, friends, colleagues and supporters who have been associated with Baby Gator Child Development and Research Center through the past 40 years.
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Reminder: Sarasota Gator Gathering
Celebrate with Gators in Sarasota County as we welcome Coach Meyer, along with representatives from the UF Alumni Association, Gator Boosters and the UF Athletic Association on Friday, April 25.
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Food, Fun and Memories at this year's Orange and Blue Barbecue and Silver Society events
The University of Florida Alumni Association provides food and fun at their annual Orange and Blue Barbecue. Later that evening, Gator grads from 1983 are honored and inducted into the Silver Society.
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AHA golf tournament
Join alumni and friends on Friday, May 9, for the second annual Gator Golf Gathering hosted by the Association of Hispanic Alumni. The tournament will be at Red Course of the Doral Golf Resort in Miami.
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Reminder - Sarasota Gator Gathering
Football coach Urban Meyer will visit with Gators throughout Florida this spring in a series of Gator Gatherings hosted by the UF Alumni Association, University Athletic Association, Gator Boosters and area Gator clubs.
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Legacy Admission Seminars
It is never too early to spend time investigating the post-secondary educational opportunities in the State University System of Florida.
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Atlanta golf tournament
The Atlanta Gator Club will host its 16th annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on Monday, Sept. 15, at Horseshoe Bend Country Club.
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Food, wine and Gators
The Central Florida Gator Club is hosting a Wine Gala at The Fresh Market, 5000 Dr. Phillips Blvd., 7-9 p.m., on April 29. The event includes 10 wine-tasting stations, hors d'oeuvres, boneless prime rib and shrimp cocktail.
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Capitol Hill Reception with President Machen on April 15th
The University of Florida and the Washington DC Gator Club cordially invite you to join President J. Bernard Machen on Capitol Hill.
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Grad Bash 2008!
Class of 2008--come celebrate the last 4 years!

The UF Alumni Association is inviting you to attend one of our best events ever, “Grad Bash 2008”. This event is created for seniors by a senior and is completely free with a valid GATOR 1 ID.
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Honoring a judge
United States District Judge Stephan Mickle - who earned his Juris Doctorate at UF in 1970 - was honored by the university's Center for the Study of Race and Race Relations on March 28
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Calling all UF Alumni to experience Mardi Gras at Universal Studios
On Saturday, April 19th, Universal Orlando is offering all UF alumni a discounted ticket for their Mardi Gras celebration. In addition to this, there will be other fun activities just for UF alumni.
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A discussion about the 2008 election
The upcoming general election will be the topic of an Outreach event hosted by the UF Alumni Association and Tampa Gator Club on Wednesday, April 9, at the University Club of Tampa.
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Fourth annual Orange and Blue barbecue
Get in the Gator spirit during this year's Orange and Blue barbecue, hosted by the UF Alumni Association on Saturday, April 12.
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Gator Guayabera Guateque
The Association of Hispanic Alumni hosts the Gator Guateque Weekend on Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10, at the Doral Golf Resort in Miami.
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Photographs and memories
"University of Florida - Palm and Pine" features more than 180 breathtaking photos of the university and surrounding Gainesville. Recapture the memories of the University of Florida.
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Distinguished Lecture Series online
Thanks to the Internet, even if you are not in Gainesville you can view lectures from faculty members who participate in the Phil Griffin Distinguished Lecture Series.