UF News and events of possible media interest (Jan. 5)

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SEYCHELLES -- The balmy islands of Seychelles couldn’t feel farther from Antarctica, but their fossil corals could reveal much about the fate of polar ice sheets. About 125,000 years ago, the average global temperature was only slightly warmer, but sea levels rose high enough to submerge the locations of many of today’s coastal cities. Understanding what caused seas to rise then could shed light on how to protect those cities today.

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University Gallery commemorates 50 years with works by its first director

The University Gallery turns 50 in 2015 and will help commemorate the milestone with a series of exhibitions throughout the year. First up is “UG at 50: The Roy Craven Legacy,” which runs through Feb. 27.  Craven served as the gallery’s first director.

An opening reception for this exhibition will be held Friday, Jan. 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. Both the exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.

For more information, please contact: Leah Craig at (352) 273-1489 or lcraig@arts.ufl.edu