UF News and events of possible media interest (Feb. 9)

February 9, 2015

UF News for week of February 9 listed

Here are the releases the University of Florida’s media relations office expects to send this week, subject to change:

Monday, Feb. 9

MEASLES ADVISORY

ADDED: CITRUS GREENING

Tuesday, Feb. 10

Open

ADDED: VOTING FORUM

Wednesday, Feb. 11

SHARK ATTACKS – George Burgess’s annual worldwide shark attack report. With video.

Thursday, Feb. 12

DID NOT SEND: FASTING -- Think of it as interval training for the dinner table. A Florida researcher says loading up your plate could actually help you live longer – as long as you only do it every other day. Alternating between a monk-like 25 percent of your normal daily calorie intake and a princely 175 percent provides the same longevity benefits as ongoing daily calorie restriction.

Friday, Feb. 13

Open

UF events of possible media interest listed

Love + Impressionism at the Harn

The Museum Nights at the Harn series presents “Monet and American Impressionism” on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 6 to 9 p.m.Visitors will have an opportunity to create their own valentines and enjoy a tour of the exhibit spoken in French. This free event is supported by the UF Center for European Studies. Learn more at http://harn.ufl.edu/museumnights - sthash.8cN1V42m.dpuf.

Hoops tourney to honor a Gator pioneer

In celebration of Black History Month, the University of Florida Inter-fraternity Council will host the inaugural Steve Williams Basketball Tournament from noon to 4 p.m. on Feb. 14 at the Broward Outdoor Recreational Complex. In1970, Williams became the first African-American to receive a scholarship and play for the UF basketball team. For more information, please contact Tristan Ahlquist at (239) 682-2154 or ahlquistt@ufl.edu.

A Valentine's Night at the Museum

Hosted by “A T. rex Named Sue,” the Florida Museum of Natural History presents a night of romance and trivia from 6 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 14. Pre-registration is required and available at https://eventbrite.com/event/15387222597/. The event is for adults only (ages 18 years and up).

“Where the girls are the fairest…”

The annual Miss University of Florida Scholarship Pageant gets underway at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The winner will have the opportunity to compete for the title of Miss Florida with hopes of moving on to the Miss America Pageant. For more information, please contact Leslie Morgan at lmorgan@fbk.org or visit http://performingarts.ufl.edu/events/florida-blue-key-presents-miss-uf-pageant.

UF gearing up for annual Engineers’ Week

Engineers’ Week 2015 is fast approaching. The annual event hosted by the UF College of Engineering will run from February 16–26 and feature an engineering and science fair, engineering fest, leadership forum and SWOT analysis. “E-Week,” as it is also known, kicks off with the Engineering Bowl at 6 p.m. on Feb. 16 in the Reitz Union Auditorium.

For more information, please contact Executive Director Andres Flores at aflores1994@ufl.edu or visit http://www.ufbec.org/eweek2015.