2016 Global Culture Photo Contest

If you are a UF student, faculty, staff, or alumni traveling abroad, or if you are an UF international student or scholar, you are eligible to enter the 2016 Global Culture Photography Competition.  

1. 1. Study Abroad & Service Learning Students (UF sponsored): Open to all current students who have taken part in a UF Study Abroad program in 2015 or 2016, as well as students who participated in a UF sponsored service learning program abroad. Photographs must have been taken during a trip abroad and reflect the competition theme of "Global Culture." 
2. International Students, Scholars & Employees (F-1, J-1, H-1B, TN, E-3, O-1): Open to all current UF international students, scholars, faculty and employees on Visas listed above. Photographs must have been taken anywhere in the United States in 2015 or 2016, meeting the theme of "Global Culture." 
3. Faculty, Staff & Alumni: Open to all current or retired University of Florida faculty and staff, as well as UF alumni. Photographs must have been taken abroad in 2015 or 2016 and reflect the theme of "Global Culture."

Awards: Judges will award a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each of four categories. 1st prize winners will each receive $100, 2nd prize winners will receive $50 and 3rd prize winners will receive $25. Total prizes to be awarded: $525.

The submission period opens Aug. 8, 2016. Entries must be received no later than Oct. 7, 2016. More info at http://ufic.ufl.edu. 

The Plants’ Toolbox - HOS4932 - Fall 2016

The Plants’ Toolbox is a course aimed at depicting the fascinating diversity of plant life and how our lives are impacted by it. The course revolves around three basic questions: What is a plant? What unique adaptations and responses do plants have? How do humans use plants to produce fruits and vegetables? Topics covered will range from local to global and from ancient to cutting-edge. You will be encouraged to see plants under a new light through lectures, hands-on demonstrations, fruit tastings, and on-campus site visits.

The Fall 2016 syllabus for The Plants’ Toolbox can be found here : HOS4932 Syllabus 

Questions can be directed to the instructor: Gerardo Nunez g.nunez@ufl.edu

CGS2032: Math, Art and Computing - Fall 2016

CISE will be offering a new entry-level course this fall that is very accessible by non-majors (prereq: MAC 1147)

CGS2032: Math, Art and Computing
M,W,F | Period 4 (10:40 AM - 11:30 AM) Room: CSE E235

Mathematics and art have a long historical relationship. People have been trying to understand abstract structures and find artistic interpretation of data for years. The computation power of modern computers makes it possible to visualize them and even create more amazing mathematical and algorithmic art pieces.

You don't need any programming background for this course – only basic prealgebra and a lot of creative thinking. This is an entry-level programming course for anyone who is interested in math, art and curious about computing. This course will introduce interesting art and music examples and present their artistic elegance from a mathematical perspective. Further, students will learn how to translate ideas (i.e. mathematical models) into programming codes to create generative art work using computers. Topics include Pointillism, camera model, Golden ratio, Fibonacci number in art, tessellation, Asymmetric pattern, Kaleidoscope and image manipulation, Fractal etc.

UF course - "Case Studies in Science Literacy: Climate Change, Evolution, GMOs, and Vaccines"

Case Studies in Science Literacy: Climate Change, Evolution, GMOs, and Vaccines

MCB 4934, Section 2857

1 credit hour

            Fall, 2016, Tuesdays, 4 PM and online

A new and exciting course will be offered this fall called “Case Studies in Science Literacy: Climate Change, Evolution, GMOs, and Vaccines”.

It is a one credit course offered online with each weekly one-hour lecture will be presented live and recorded at 4 PM on Tuesdays, in room 1042/44 of the Microbiology and Cell Science Building.

As it is online, there is no limit to the enrollment and no prerequisites.

We have four great lecturers signed up for this course:

• Climate Change - Dr. Shirley Baker of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences in the School of Forest Resources and Conservation, CALS
• Evolution - Dr. Bryan Kolaczkowski, Microbiology and Cell Science Department, CALS
• GMOs - Dr. Kevin Folta, Chair, Horticultural Sciences Department, CALS
• Vaccines - Dr. Duong Nguyen, Infectious Diseases and Pathology Department, College of Veterinary Medicine

The course begins with a special, recorded introduction from the UF Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Jack Payne.

International Scholars Program and Peace Corps Prep Information Session

The International Scholars Program is an exciting campus-wide opportunity open for enrollment to all undergraduate students. ISP is a commencement medallion program that provides an integrative framework to enhance your global competence. It represents an avenue to structure your global learning experience through the completion of international coursework, international experience or language learning, and co-curricular activities. Students may co-enroll in the new Peace Corps Prep Program, which includes sector-specific coursework and hands-on experience.

Define your international learning inside and outside the classroom! Acquire skills to become a globally competitive professional and UF alumni! Join the UF International Scholars Program and PC Prep Program.

The information session will be held Thursday, July 21, from 2 to 3 p.m.

Information sessions are held in the UF International Center’s Large Conference Room, located inside the Hub.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/298817647138366/

Volunteer Program Coordinator-City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Fall interns are needed in Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs department. They are looking for innovative, enthusiastic, and motivated interns to assist with administrative projects.
Internship opportunities build upon classroom curriculum to provide students with relevant transferable skills that can be applied to the workplace.

Other areas where students gain experience and relevant skills are:

• Marketing
• Administration
• Nature Operations
• Youth Development
• Educational Programming
• Cultural Arts & Special Events
• Environmental Education
• Recreation, Aquatics and Athletics
• Ironwood Golf Course Operations

For more information, visit: http://cityofgainesville.org/ParksRecreationCulturalAffairs/VolunteersCoaches.aspx or contact Hanan K. Bilal, Volunteer Program Coordinator, at PRCAVolunteer@cityofgainesville.org  or by phone at 352-393-8335

Deadline to submit applications for fall internships is August 4, 2016

The O’Connell Center is hiring for the 2016 Football Season

The O’Connell Center is seeking hard working individuals who enjoy working outside and interacting with the thousands of Gator Fans that visit our campus every home game weekend. Our department works with the University Athletic Association to help provide a safe and fun environment for fans to park and enjoy the excitement of game day. You will assist with the security of reserved lots, navigating patrons towards available lots, and answering patrons’ questions as they arise. For more information, please visit: http://rising.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu/site/part-time-employment-student/