UF news for week of Jan. 6 listed

January 3, 2014

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Here are the releases the University of Florida’s media relations office expects to send next week, subject to change:

Monday, Jan. 6

SEA SHELLS — Global tourism has increased four-fold over the last 30 years, resulting in human-induced shell loss that scientists say may have harmful implications for natural habitats worldwide. EMBARGOED UNTIL JAN. 8

EVENTS 0106 — upcoming events of potential media interest.

Tuesday, Jan. 7

PREEMINENCE JAN — The University of Florida announces next step of preeminence plan.

Wednesday, Jan. 8

HELMETS — An engineering professor has designed a football helmet that reduces both kinds of impact that play a role in traumatic brain injury. With broadcast news video.

Thursday, Jan. 9

Open

Friday, Jan. 10 –

BUDGET 0110 – advisory for next week’s releases.