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Tower

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Title:
Tower
Uniform Title:
Tower (Gainesville, Fla.)
Abbreviated Title:
Tower (Gainesv. Fla.)
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University of Florida
Place of Publication:
Gainesville, FL
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English
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v. : ill. ; 32 cm.

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yearbook ( marcgt )

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Vol. l (1983)-
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Prepared by students of the University of Florida.

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University of Florida
Holding Location:
UF Special Collections
Rights Management:
Copyright Board of Trustees of the University of Florida
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10664089 ( OCLC )
86648028 ( LCCN )
0748-0563 ( ISSN )
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Enjoy memories from the 2005-2006 school year by looking through the pages of the Tower yearbook.


University of Florida Tower Yearbook 2006 Vol. 24

Population: 49,000 306 J. Wayne Reitz Union Gainesville, FL 32611 (352)392-1665 ext. 309

















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Welcome to the Swamp where only Gators get out alive, and you can spend 3 hours losing your voice with 90,000 of your closest friends. losing photo by: Leslie Veiga


Students admire works at the Gainesville Arts Festival in Downtown Gainesville. photo by: Sharilyn Wiskup


Katie Vitale and Rene Williams represent the Gators Supporting our Troops at an organizational tabling fair. photo by: Carmen Bustillo















A university of 49,000 seems like an unlikely place to meet people and make lasting personal connections. Truly though, all that number as big as 49,000 means is that there are that many more opportunities, opportunities to know 49,000 different faces and have 49,000 different of experiences.
In February of 2004, Mark Zuckerberg, Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes, students at
Harvard University had the idea to start an online directory for college students that connects people through social networks. Modeled after a traditional university face book, full of freshman mug shots, the Web site became wildly popular among college students throughout the country. The University of Florida was no exception to the facebook phenomenon. In fact, at times UF has had one of the highest membership numbers of any member school. Facebook.com allows students to have their own personal profiles where they can post information about themselves, photos, party invitations and comments to their friends.
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Students enjoy a Build-a-Bear Workshop hosted by the Reitz Union Board on the Reitz Union Colonnade. photo by: Leslie Veiga


Companies get creative with their flyering as they dress up their personnel like a root beer can. photo by: Cinthia Sandoval


Members of the Hispanic Student Association pose for a photo after the Hispanic Heritage Month Concert with Grammy Award winners Los Bacilos.















While the Tower Yearbook is in no way officially affiliated with facebook.com, the staff thought that the set up of the popular Web site would be a fun and effective way of taking a look at the Gator nation.
Every year, we begin our next chapter in college anticipating and expecting the instances that shape us into the people that we are supposed to become. Just like that, every year brings us new surprises and takes us down unexpected paths; blazing new trails and exploring different avenues. Sometimes life doesn't turn out as planned and we walk away from our old plans and embrace our new realities.
The next 400 pages are meant to encompass the realities of the 2005-2006 school year.
-Leslie Veiga


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Far Above: Representatives from Pepsi walk around on stilts as they encourage students to enjoy their products. Pepsi replaced Coca-Cola as the campus beverage provider, drawing mixed reactions from students.
Above: Sarah Anderson tries to finish up a cross word puzzle on the route 5 bus.
photos by: Cinthia Sandoval


It's difficult as a UF student to say, "There is nothing to do." In a campus as large and diverse as ours, there is always something to do. Whether it's studying in that quiet spot in between Larsen and Bartram Hall or attending an athletic event, or even participating Gator Nights there is never a dull moment. There are more than 60 intramural and club sports ranging from archery to weightlifting. Students also take advantage of the numerous outdoor courts and playing fields on campus, as well as those in the O'Connell Center, the Student Recreation and Fitness Center, the Southwest Rec Center and the Florida Gymnasium for indoor sports. UF consistently attracts world-class symphony orchestras, Broadway plays, operas and largescale ballet performances. Among UF's artistic venues is a permanent collection of more than 6,000 original works, the largest natural history museum in the Southeast, musical and theatrical centers, two television stations and four radio stations. The learning experience at UF continues outside the classroom through the Student Activities Center. This is the hub for all campus organizations. It serves as an information source for involvement on campus. Many a leader has gotten their start on the third floor of the Reitz Union. The SAC is the home of the Student Government offices which are open to all students. Dorm life is also a big part of campus life. This is where many freshmen meet and make their first friends. It's an exciting experience getting to know different things and a variety of people you would normally not meet otherwise.
Another huge part of Campus Life is the Gator spirit that encompasses and connects each student. Tradition is deeply rooted in everything at UF. From Procrastination to Homecomings, things haven't changed much in over 150 years.
Campus life is a hustle and bustle of so many things to do. There are so many experiences to have, so many people to meet.


-Diana Delgado















Students wait near Gate 13 of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to pick up tickets to the UF-Tennesse football game. Unclaimed tickets to the game went on sale on Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. The Gators beat Tennessee by a score of 16-7 two days later.


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Students studying abroad in Italy enjoy the view from the top of II Dumo.
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UF students can appreciate art history and good architecture as they stand at a well in San Gimignano. photo provided by: Rachel Gomez







-A UF study abroad group in Seville, Spain.
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Gondolas in Venice.
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UF study abroad students at the Roman colosseum. photo provided by: Rachel Gomez


















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Where have you always dreamt of going? England? Australia? China? Well, the study abroad program is an exciting way to discover all these beautiful places while attending classes and getting school credit. Study abroad also gives you an opportunity to travel with a group, not having to worry about being lost or by yourself in a new country.
Study abroad is also a wonderful way to have some handson research of other countries and their people. Instead of reading about them in books and through journals, students get a chance to live in these countries and interact with natives.
Students many times get a chance to live with families while they are studying abroad. They are exposed to all aspects of these cultures daily. They learn about the food, music, arts, and much more. Being able to attend classes in a different country is also a very exciting experience. Students might be learning ordinary things, but the fact that they are learning in a country foreign from their own, adds that thrill. Whether doing it for the chance to explore another culture or just to get away from the routine, studying abroad is an experience like no other. The University of Florida offers many opportunities and programs that students can take advantage of. They can learn a new language, a new culture, and come in contact with a way of life different from their own.
-Carmen Bustillo


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Carmen Balsa
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fan as she rides
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Aaron Wessling hands out toiletries and toys to children in Brazil.
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about UF
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Steve Minegar interns at the office of State Representative Ric Keller.
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SAngelique Thomas enjoys time
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Vilmarie Estrella enjoys the water in France. photo provided by: Vilmarie Estrella


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Cassandra Bianco does a handstand on the beach in St. Augustine. photo provided by: Cassandra Bianco

















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Summer vacation is that time of year awaited by every student on campus. At last we are free to enjoy time with our friends without the worry of homework and exams. Many students go back to their hometown to see family, old friends and catch up on much needed sleep. They take pleasure in long, sun-filled days at the beach, followed by cool, breezy nights; nights in which many enjoy summer movie releases.
Students also take summer vacation as an opportunity to participate in internships related to their fields of study. This is a great way to get some work experience without running into the problem of it interfering with school. Some internships are paid, which allows for saving up for the next school year.
Summer vacation is also a time when students take classes in order to get ahead in school. Some take the option of taking classes at universities back home while others stay around the UF campus. It is widely known that some classes are easier to succeed in over the summer than they are during the regular school year. Therefore, students take advantage of this during their vacation. No matter what they are doing, UF students look forward to summer vacation all year long. We look forward to that time when classes are over, finals are gone from our minds, and the only thing that matters is that warm feeling of summer fun.
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Matt Dean, Leslie Veiga, Allison Cullin and Melissa Bersach take in the sites at the nation's capital. photo provided by: Leslie Veiga
















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Iliana Zelaya, Diana Delgado, Jose Otero, Desire Peha, Leslie Veiga and Carmen Bustillo revel in the victory against Louisiana State after singing the fight song with the football team.





Students go all out on game days even donning Orange and Blue mohawks.
photo by: Venita Popoca Fans in the student section were named The Swamp Things this year. Here fans praise Head Coach Urban Meyer (and eat cake). photo by: Leslie Veiga

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Tailgating is a classic game day activity as students and alumni bring out their picnic tables, barbecues, coolers and refreshments to get psyched for the game to come. photo by: Venita Popoca




"We'll sing a song for the flag today. Cheer for the team at play." Members of the UF Football team raise their helmets as they sing the fight song. Coach Urban Meyer required the whole team to learn the song and sing it with the marching band after victories. photo by: Cinthia Sandoval
UF's cheerleaders rile up the crowd at the Homecoming game against Mississippi State. photo by: Cinthia Sandoval


















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Before freshman begin classes in the fall, they experience two overwhelming days at Preview, specifically intended to learn how to become a gator fan. Upperclassmen show new-comers how great it is to be a Florida Gator while teaching them the classic chomp. This exciting approach for new students and their families was not the way it was in the past. In the 1920s, freshmen were required to wear beanies, called rat caps, during their first semester. It was because of these caps that they were called rats. In addition to wearing the hats, freshman had to salute passing seniors and attend all athletic events while sitting in the cheering section of the arena, singing the memorized fight songs. If freshman decided not to obey these rules they had to go before a Vigilance Committee made up of 12 sophomores. Ironically, these students also monitored the upperclassman when and if hazing occurred on campus, mainly between freshman and seniors.
Students don blue and orange paraphernalia at every game whether home or away. Traditional accessories include poofy wigs and light-up necklaces. And for the ultimate fan, full-body art is a necessity on any game day. Pride and support for the University of Florida can be seen any day of the week. Teeny toddlers sport orange and blue socks with matching shoes and senior citizens wear faded shirts from their generation.
According to Student Government President Joe Goldberg, UF has the best fans. It is because of the faculty, students and alumni that UF is more than a name. It's a tradition to hold and pass along.
-Sharilyn Wiskup


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Sophomore Matt
Dean intimidates
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his face and body
in the beloved
Orange and Blue.
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The facebook birthday reminder tool ensures that users will never forget their friends' birthdays again. Let the writing on the wall begin!
photo by: Leslie Veiga


Senior Russell Semmel is in a facebook group called "1000+ Elite." The group is dedicated to members of facebook that have more than 1,000 friends. At the time of publication, Semmel had 1,056 friends.


Students and organizations alike use the facebook to send out event invitations. The College Republicans used the facebook to send out an invitation about their second annual People Enjoying Tasty Animals (PETA) Barbecue after the original date of the event was changed. At right, senior Melissa Bersach serves free meat to atendees.
photo by: Leslie Veiga


For the longest time, Junior Carmen Bustillo could not get onto the facebook. Her friends had a group dedicated to her called "I Heart Carmen, but she can't get on the facebook." In late November of 2005, Bustillo found a way to fix her facebook problem. The group name changed to "I heart Carmen, and she FINALLY got on the facebook." Her group photo is at right.
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Senior Thomas Jardon, a very avid facebook user, checks updates on
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One of the most popular groups on the UF facebook is called "Praise
Urban Meyer and Eat Cake." It has over 5,400 members.
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The name "facebook" comes from the paper facebooks that many colleges give to incoming students, faculty and staff depicting members of the campus community. The well known social networking service site for high school, college and university communities, connects students across campuses from all over. Finding long-lost friends, organizing a party and getting information on a class by asking a student who is currently taking it are just some of the ways students use Facebook.
"I was able to sublease my apartment using Facebook," Cristina Rivera, UF senior, said. "All I did was make an album titled 'Super Sublease' with pictures of my room and apartment at different angles."
Lest we forget to mention the dating side of Facebook. Facebook romances, while they don't always turn out for the best, are fairly common. Carmen Balsa, UF junior, met her current boyfriend through Facebook. She says when they first met on Facebook, it wasn't with that intention, but she's happy it has turned out the way it has.
"You can easily find and become friends with people who have the same interests as you which is probably why dating through Facebook is popular," Balsa said. "With my relationship, it sort of just grew into what it is now. I know other people who weren't as lucky."
As of December 2005, Facebook has the largest number of registered users among college-focused sites with over six million US college student accounts created. While the site has some similarites to MySpace, it differs in account availability, user control of display content, real-world identity and, according to a survey of many opinions, overall neatness of appearance. All in all, Facebook seems to be building bridges that extend with every new person you meet!
-Rachel Gomez


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/ Accounting graduate student Christopher
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become an active
participant in the
facebook phenomenon
because he says it
takes over people's
lives.
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Albert and Alberta ride around the Homecoming Parade in style in a car from the Gainesville Classic Car Club. photo by: Cinthia Sandoval










Alberta gets the crowd pumped with the Orange and Blue cheer. photo by: Cinthia Sandoval











Albert struts his stuff around Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during a home football game. photo by: Cinthia Sandoval


S...and then I said "I don't even own anything that's not orange and blue..." Albert
shares a laugh with a UF alumni before
Gator Walk.
photo by: Cinthia Sandoval


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Albert shakes hands and brings smiles to the faces of gator fans
everywhere.
photo by: Cinthia Sandoval


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Alberta shows her caring side by hugging this young fan during a football game. photo by: Cinthia Sandoval


















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At every major UF event, Gator fans can usually count on four things, Orange and Blue, and Albert and Alberta. The alligator duo visits everything from football games, to banquets to alumni fundraisers all in the name of UF spirit.
Fans crowd around the Gator mascots with cameras and autograph books reminiscent of childhood trips to Disney world. Albert and Alberta love to give hugs to Florida fans of all ages and are always ready to make people smile and do the Gator chomp.
Albert and Alberta get the most notice at the annual homecoming celebration. The mascots get top billing as they ride in a convertible during the homecoming parade. They are also the ones to kick off the festivities at the Gator Growl pep rally. They are always clad in their most formal attire for special occasions such as these.
In 2003 Albert and Alberta were immortalized in bronze statues outside of Emerson Alumni Hall. These figures have become a prime photo spot for people visiting the UF campus, not to mention a fixture for graduation photos in cap and gown with loved ones. Albert is one of the most popular mascots in the country, and has made the Capital One All-Mascot team along with other SEC rival schools such as Tennessee, Auburn and Kentucky. Although, in their hearts, UF fans know that Albert and Alberta are the best mascots in college sports.
-Leslie Veiga



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Albert and Alberta sing
along with the football
team as they belt out
the fight song after a
home win.
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SThe university seal has its own special place on the Reitz Union North Lawn. photo by: Leslie Veiga


Since many students use bicycles to get around campus, bike racks are often crowded, such as this one outside of the Reitz Union.
photo by: :Leslie Veiga









Junior Matt Nobles enjoys lunch served by the Hare Krishnas on Plaza of the Americas outside of Library West. Library West underwent a variety of changes of the last two and a half years and is scheduled to open in mid-2006.
photo by: Leslie Veiga







There is a breezeway between Marstons Science Library and the Computer Science Building. Over head students can look at geometric shapes created by the architectu re.
photo by: Cinthia Sandoval


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Ben Hill Griffin Stadum is the home of the Florida Gators football team.
Rival schools fear coming into the swamp where the crowds get rowdy
and the on field temperature, at times, reaches 120 degrees.


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The Century Tower is a fixture of the center of campus. The carrilon with in the tower gives students to the time in 15 minute intervals. At times the bells will play music that can be heard throughout campus.


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UF's campus is one of the most picturesque in the country. It is often called the Harvard of the south because of it's old-fashioned brick buildings. The alma mater gives a description of UF as students and alumni alike sing the words "shine forth thine noble gothic walls, thy lovely vine clad halls."
Over the years the campus has undergone a variety of changes to become the place that Gators have come to know and love today. The 2005-2006 school year has been no exception.
Dorms along University Avenue received a make over. The main attraction was the fact that dorms that previously had no air conditioning received units to cool them off.
The main change that UF saw this year was the near completion of Library West. The project, which began in December 2003, was originally scheduled to open by January 2006. However the addition to the buildint took longer than expected, and the new and improved Library West is now scheduled to open sometime in the early summer of 2006 once all the books have been returned to the shelves. The renovations saw a 60,000 square foot addition to the building. The addition added a facade to the north side of the building giving it large picture windows and a fresh look to the south entrance. These changes should allow for more storage space as the UF library system accommodates more than 4 million books.
-Leslie Veiga


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The prehistoric rock
in Turlington Plaza,
affectionately known
as the potato, is a
prime spot for student
demonstrations. At
left, Dan Fitzpatrick
participates in a
Student Government
party wedding.
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We took in a Carnival: A student tries his luck at the IRHA Week Kick off Carnival.
photo by: Diana Delgado


We took in a game of box ball: Students play four square on Turlington Plaza every Friday afternoon. photo by: Diana Delgado


The Swamp Party: Members of the Swamp Party campaign on Turlington Plaza. photo by: Leslie Veiga


We went to La Casita: Angelica Rodriguez and Diana Delgado at the Institute of Hispanic Latino culture. photo by: Leslie Veiga


The brothers of Zeta Beta Tau ask people to "Get on the Ball" and help raise money for Children's Miracle Network. photo by: Leslie Veiga


John Boyles and Jared Hernandez decide who will start the Turlington Plaza debate with a game of rock, paper, scissors. Stephanie Ruby moderates, photo by: Diana Delgado

















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Everyday at the University of Florida is an exhilarating one. However, there are some days that are more exciting and eventful than others in our lives as Florida Gators. February 24, 2006 was one of those days. Diana, my partner in crime, and I set out from our humble office in the Reitz Union on a trek to take pictures of as many campus happenings as possible, and boy did we find some interesting ones.
Our first encounter was with the brothers of Zeta Beta Tau. They had spent the week rolling a giant beach ball around campus asking people to put their John Hancock on it. Each signature was worth a donation to the Children's Miracle Network.
As we made it over to the North Lawn we saw that the Inter Residence Hall Association was having a kick off carnival for IRHA Week. We munched on the free hot dogs they were giving out and tried to win a prize by tossing some ping pong balls in a cup. Our luck failed us and we moved on to the next part of campus. As we made it to Turlington Plaza we noticed that a weekly Friday ritual was already underway. Students gather every Friday to play box ball amidst the tables, as we ducked out of the way of a wayward kickball we saw that the Student Government campaigning season was in full swing.
Elections were to take place the following Tuesday and Wednesday and members of the Swamp Party, Unite Party and the Susan for Treasurer Campaign were courting student votes.
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Volunteers serve
Krishna lunch to
hungry students
on the Plaza of the
Americas.
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We took in a debate: John Boyles of the Swamp Party presents his plan for the following school year. photo by: Leslie Veiga










We took in a debate: Jared Hernandez of the Unite Party presents his platform ideas for the following school year. photo by: Leslie Veiga










We went to a vigil: Jessica del Valle, Angelica Rodriguez, Thomas Jardon, and Davier Rodriguez remember the passangers of the Brothers to the Rescue plane who were shot down on Feb. 24, 1996 by Fidel Castro's government. photo by: Leslie Veiga







We went to a festival: Celebrity Food Judge E.J. Walicki samples a Cuban pork sandwich at the RECURSO food and music festival at Rue Bar.
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The winners of the RECURSO food and music festival dance competition, Andrew Lewis and Irene Aguerrevere perform a salsa dance.
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Davier Rodriguez and Lola Bovell, treasurer candidtae for the Unite Party, enjoy the Unite party at Velvet Night Club. photo by: Leslie Veiga

















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Next, we headed to Plaza of the Americas where the Hare Krishnas had a line of people, a block long waiting for their healthy food. As we continued our health kick we headed over to the Institute of Hispanic Latino Culture where their healthy living week was taking place. Unfortunately, the week's final program had come to an end, so we just decided to sit around and talk with some friends. I heard my phone ring and answered a call letting me know that there was to be a Student Government presidential candidate debate on Turlington Plaza in 15 minutes. Diana and I dashed out and went over where were we witnessed John Boyles and Jared Hernandez go head to head after a game of rock, paper scissors.
Our day wasn't over following the debate. We attended a silent vigil put on by the Cuban American Student Association to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of two planes of the Brothers to the Rescue organization being shot down by Fidel Castro's government.
We took a break after the vigil, because we knew that we had more fun ahead of us. That evening, we attended the RECURSO food and music festival at Rue Bar. We sampled cuisines from all over the world and watched cultural dances.
Our final stop on the journey of this long day was the club party being thrown by the Unite Party at Velvet night club. We had some fun as we danced the night away and tried not to think about what a long day we had just had.
-Leslie Veiga


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Justin Bangs, MacKenzie Moritz and Rosemarie Clouston of the
Susan for Treasurer
Campaign watch the
presidential debate on
Turlington Plaza.
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The fountain outside of the Murphree area allows student to relax in the middle of campus. photo by: Ashley Pack

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The pond outside Jennings Hall allow worries about the next test to subside. It helps take students out of the city and into the country, even if for only a second. photo by: Ashley Pack





The bat house provides entertainment every night as the bats leave their habitat for their nocturnal hunt. photo by: Ashley Pack






Although Lake Alice is home to several alligators, the spot provides for beautiful vistas and scenery. Students enjoy reading, and having picnics by the lake. photo by: Ashley Pack


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Turlington Plaza, the Reitz Union, the Plaza of the Americas. These are common places where the students talk, listen to music, and even play four-square. It seems like there is no where to go on campus that is not already filled to the brim with people. After all, there are over 50,000 people who could be at any one place at any time. Despite this, there are still places that a student can get away to and not be bothered with the hustle and bustle of everyday UF.
Perhaps the best and certainly most serene place is Lake Alice. Located on Museum Road, it is a short walk or even shorter bus ride to a small hideaway. Different species of birds are commonly visible, hopefully to be seen instead of our mascot. Across from Lake Alice is the bat house, which is a favorite pastime for many of the residents in Gainesville. Every day at dusk bats fly out of the house. It was built because the bats were living under the concrete bleachers of the tennis and track stadiums. The bats were relocated in 1991 and immediately disappeared. However, the reappeared for an unknown reason in 1995 and have been there ever since. It is now the largest colonies of Mexican Free-tailed bats in the southeastern United States. Another area of relative serenity is the water fountains in the Murphree Area. People can enjoy the water just as they did in sprinklers as children. Jennings is another dorm that has a unique, calming feature. To one side, hidden by the shadows of the building, is a small pond with a bridge. It is a quaint pond hidden in the bustle of student life. When going back to an empty apartment seems dull, the Reitz Union is not the only place to hang out. Take a journey around campus to see the hideaways it had to offer. Who knows, you may even find one of your own.
-Ashley Pack


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For the less playful at heart, the
Murphree area
has benches
where students
can sit and study
amongst giant
trees and bright
flowers.
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UF is a partner in constructing the Gran Telescopio Canarias, the world's largest telescope. The telescope is located in the Canary Islands.
photo provided by: UF Department of Astronomy


The UF agriculture program is a leader in citrus research. photo by: Jane M. Sawyer


When seen from the sky the Murphree Dormitory makes the shape of an interlocking UF.
photo provided by: University of Florida Library Archives.


The UF College of Medicine is a national leader in diabetes research. The research is funded through grants from the American Diabetes Association. photo by: Cinthia Sandoval


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Ut- was the first university to have a residence hall exclusively for
honors students. Hume Hall opened its doors in Fall 2002.
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The Leving College of Law has produced more American Bar Association Presidents than any other law school in the U.S. photo provided by: College of Law





















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Did you know the UF was not officially named the University of Florida until 1909? Prior to 1909 the university was named University of the State of Florida. Did you know during World War I the University of Florida become home to 400 soldiers displacing students to local boarding houses? There are many unknown facts about UF which continually add to its history and make UF one of the best universities in the U.S. "It was intimidating coming to UF from out of state since the campus is over 2000 acres, there are over 900 buildings and the student body is around 49,000," said marketing major Sami Weber. "I managed to find all my classes and adjust to the changes."
UF ranks second in the number of National Merit Scholars enrolled and is among the top ten colleges in the Association of American Universities for Fulbright awards. It is also the first college to design and construct a residential college for honors students.
UF has also become a leading institute in many areas of research. The university is home to the largest citrus research center and the faculty has attracted more than $458 million in research grants. Furthermore, UF partner in the construction of the Gran Telescopio Canarias, the world's largest telescope located in the Canary Islands.
Several buildings and areas on campus have importance in UF's history. "The Murphree Area makes a UF in the sky and are named after influential people who lead UF into the future," said Murphree Area Council President Mara Sloan. Century Tower which rings in every hour, half an hour and quarter hour, is a memorial to those who fell in World War I and World War II. Additionally, UF created housing for married students who returned from war called Flavets and named a field after them.
Each college at UF is leading in their fields. The College of Medicine is the principal leader in diabetes research because of funding from the American Diabetes Association. More presidents of the American Bar Association have come from Levin College of Law than any other school. NASA has also contributed money to a UF led program in developing a reusable launch vehicle. "UF not only offers a ton of opportunities in research, but is constantly developing a stronger academic program," Morgan Sommers said. UF has becoming a leading institute in the research of space, citrus and medicine by providing students with opportunities. These little known facts about the University of Florida contribute to it becoming a better university for its student's everyday.

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Century Tower was
built as a memorial
to UF students who
fought in World War I
and World War II.
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The sisters of Delta Sigma Phi, ride in the 1957 Homecoming parade. That year the
Seminole yearbook did a special Homecoming section in color.
photo as it appeared in the 1958 Seminole
Yearbook.








' Members of Beta Theta Pi and Delta Zeta
play volleyball on their Homecoming
parade float in the 2005 parade.
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Mr. "Two-Bits" leads a crowd in the two-bits
cheer at a football game in 1984. Some
things haven't changed.
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EUF has had several presidents throughout
its history. The current UF President is
Bernard Machen.
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Although students are no longer required to wear orange "rat caps"
Gators still show their orange and blue pride everyday, especially
during sporting events, photo by: Venita Popoca


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The freshman class of 1937-1938 receive their rat caps from the upperclassmen. Freshmen were required to wear these caps around campus. photo as it appeared in the 1938 Seminole Yearbook.




















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When alumni come back to visit the university, whether it's five years or fifty since they graduated, they marvel at how much the campus has changed and how some old familiar landmarks always seem to remain the same. The University of Florida's yearbook has gone through a lot of changes over the years since its start as the Seminole in the early 20th century, and the school itself has gone through some even bigger changes.
Some of the changes that are easiest to see are those that have affected the physical structures of the campus. Intensive campus expansion efforts began in the 1950s and continue in the present. Shands Hospital and the university's medical school opened in 1958, near the beginning of this period of expansion. Some existing buildings have changed, as well; the current University Police Department headquarters are in the building formerly used for the WRUF radio station, and Norman Hall used to house the P.K. Yonge Laboratory School. Some of the changes are probably lucky for UF's younger students. Before the university went co-ed, it was home to countless freshman hazing rituals. Only upperclassmen were allowed to actually walk through the Plaza of the Americas; freshmen had to walk around the area. Freshmen were required not only to defer to and speak to everyone they passed, but they had to wear beanies or "rat caps" marking themselves as freshmen until the end of the fall semester. The only way the freshman class could shorten their sentence was to beat the sophomores in a game of capture the flag, which was much more violent than one might expect. There were usually several injuries, both major and minor, on both sides after the game. Later, freshmen could be rid of their beanies if UF won the Florida-Georgia game. There are also ways the university hasn't changed that are much deeper and very meaningful to many students. Almost all members of the Gator Nation, whether they graduated in 1906, 1956, 2006, or any year in between, share a deep love for and pride in Florida, their alma mater.

-Kirsten Schmitt


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On Oct. 20, 1958, UF
saw the opening of
a new $9.6 million
Teaching Hospital
and Clinics for the
admission of patients.
Officially cutting the
ceremonial ribbon was
the widow of the late
president of the university for whom the
J. Hills Miller Health
Center is named, Mrs.
Miller, assisted by UF
President J. Wayne
Reitz. The J. Hills
Miller Health Center
later became Shands
Hospital.
photo as it appeared
in the 1959 Seminole
Yearbook.


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Kevin Reily, Andy Rothberg and Brett Mike enjoy a night of dinner and drinks at Chili's.








Market Street Pub in downtown Gainesville draws crowds in every week.








The Luau Band plays at a party at Gainesville Place apartments









Students catch a late night snack the Italian Gator on University Avenue.


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A UF Student stretches for a shot as he spends his evening playing pool.


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Aiejanaro PleKarewIcz, Andy Rothberg, Mandy Kageff, Kevin Reily and Samantha Kaye wait for the Later Gator which provides late night bus service to downtown

















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During the day, students are often swamped with a never ending list of things to do. Studying for tests, researching for projects,and attending meetings all have to be done in between classes. When the sun goes down, it's a whole different story. Gainesville nightlife is always bustling with students anxious to rid themselves of the day's stress. In Gainesville, the "weekend" is ambiguous, as there is always something to do around town. Downtown Gainesville offers a plethora of things to do. Maude's Caf6 attracts those looking for a relaxed night of after-dinner coffee and dessert. Common Grounds, a bar and concert venue, hosts both local and well-known bands. There are also a number of different bars and nightclubs, each with a slightly different atmosphere. For an upscale scene, Rue Bar is often packed with students looking to dress up, dance and socialize. Eight Seconds, geared more towards Country line dancing fans, fills up on Thursdays. For a more informal atmosphere, students are attracted to the bars that line University Avenue. The Swamp, Gator City, Grog House and XS are just some of the options. On a weekday night, University Ave is swarming with students.
To avoid cover charges, many opt to have get-togethers at home, especially on the weekends. Throwing a house party has many benefits. The only downfall is the clean-up the next morning. Of course, not everyone has 3:00 pm classes the next day, and have to opt for earlier night plans. Movies run at theatres around town and bowling is also fun and cheap alternative. Several local businesses are open late to serve students looking for an excuse to get out of their house and escape the books. Whether it's going out to get some ice cream with the roommate, or getting a group of people together for a night downtown, Gator nightlife is seldom quiet. -Christina Blood


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Student and
bartender, Matt
Battistini pours
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Two-year track runners Valeria Rodriguez and Ana Seguro are up bright and early cheering on their assistant coach, Sylvia Kamp, as she participates in the Gainesville Marathon. The girls sported their free gear to show their support for Kamp and the Gators.
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Former swimmer Kris Wiebeck and former baseball player Chris Whitney enjoy the benefits that come with having lettered in a varsity sport. "I have a lifetime pass to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium's exclusive 'F-Club' Baseball outfiel and use it before every football game," family during to ort= r K le BI
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Point guard Taurean Green and his girlfriend, dazzler Kristin Youngblood, met after he noticed her on the sidelines of his basketball games at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.









On their way to the women's SEC CrossCountry Championship in South Carolina, sophomore runner Lindsay Sundell and freshman runner Jacy Kruzel enjoy the snacks and Gatorade provided for them on the chartered bus.
photo by: Galey Gravenstein


der Jared Kubin enjoys hanging out with friends and urnament resting hours. Above, Kubin and his younger aze, qrab a bite to eat after arriving in Omaha, Nebraska, World Series. photo by: Stephen Locke


Athletic Association for all the free food he gets at Training Table, an athlete-only buffet room located in the back of Gator Dining. photo by: Butchie Rowley


















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With the 18 to 36 hours a week athletes are sweating it out for their sport, benefits are more than a privilege; they are a right. The one benefit every athlete receives, no matter the sport or scholarship, is free Gator gear. From sweats to shoelaces, their wardrobes are abundant with orange and blue.
"I love that I get the free gear, but the best part is that they do my laundry for me," said sophomore cross-country runner Valeria Rodriguez.
All on-campus training facilities provide athletes with free laundry services, Gatorade, Gatorade Energy Bars and onthe-spot massage therapy. Between practices and classes, student-athletes may also eat at any on-campus dining location for free. The favored eatery being Training Table, an athlete-only buffet room located in the back of Gator Dining. Here, athletes can enjoy the company of their teammates as well as a better quality and more nutritious cuisine.
"Sometimes we even get steak and breadsticks from Olive Garden and pasta from Carraba's," said junior shooting guard Lee Humphrey, who walks to Training Table every night after his three-hour basketball practice. Of the many benefits awarded to him, Humphrey said the most significant is having four years of full-paid tuition. "You just can't beat that," he said.

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Jason Bell


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Junior guard Lee Humphrey's main incentive for joining UF's basketball program was the academic scholarship Head Coach Billy Donovan offered him. "My school is paid for now so my parents don't have to pay any money," said Humphrey, "and I get to eat whatever I want on campus for free!" photo by: Galey Gravenstein




















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A Life South nurse prepares equipment to acept a blood donation during the Murphree Area blood drive. photo by: Cinthia Sandoval










On October 6th, Gainesville residents participated in Dine for America, a nation wide effort to raise funds for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. photo by: Leslie Veiga









During the home football game against Louisiana Tech, the flags flew at half staff and 50 cents from every concessions sale was donated to the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund. photo by: Leslie Veiga








Lola Bovell and Davier Rodriguez host the 2005 Hispanic Student Assembly. At the event, students could donate to the American Red Cross through the Dean of Student's office Center for Leadership and Service drive.
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A sister of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority hands out flyers encouraging
students to come out to a hurricane relief event.
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Students give the gift of life by donating blood for victims of the 2005 hurricanes, photo by: Cinthia Sandoval


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A neon orange poster greets the potential donors passing by the Red Cross bus on the Reitz Union Lawn, written in sloppy magic marker: GOAL FOR TODAY: 19 DONORS.
But this ultimately has little effect.
The true catalysts for blood donors to roll up their sleeves are those trumpeting from newspaper headlines and inundating television news. With the recent devastation caused by the passing of Hurricane Katrina, citizens and students alike feeling a sense of community chose to get on the bus rather than walk on by.
"We've had a lot more business starting a day or two after the hurricane," said Brandy Strickland of Red Cross. "To give an example, the center on Newberry Road saw an increase of 10 donors to 30 donors last week." Life South, a nonprofit, volunteer community blood center located in Florida, Georgia and Alabama, is always experiencing a blood shortage, said Christine Evan. "However, we have far less of one now due to the hurricanes."
She added that this because they has been instilling people with a sense of community.
For students ambling by the Red Cross bus on campus in recent times, they may notice the fraternity members dancing around outside of itsmiles big, Greek letters present. With the Greek Blood Drive underway, members of Pi Kappa Phi eagerly approach any student strolling by in close range to the bus, attempting to bring in donors for the sake of the Blood Bowl. The Blood Bowl is a trophy given to the greek chapter with the most donors.
Decked out in sunglasses and sweat, two of Pi Kappa Phi's pledges enthusiastically cite their reasons for being out there. "It's a pride thing," said Greg McClosky, 18. "We've won, like, 20 years in a row." McClosky said that they've brought in a bunch of people. He believed that their tactic for recruiting donations worked. The Greek system in general really stepped it up to help out the New Orleans victims. Thousands of dollars were raised simply by passing around buckets at dinner time.
"I just feel it's my sense of duty to help out at this time," said Lindsey Foulkes, junior. "Who could sit around and do nothing at a time like this? Especially not a Gator."
-Lindsay Williams


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-Apart from monetary donations, students
took a more spiritual
rout and prayed for
the victims of Hurricane Katrina which
devastated the city of
- A *E SNew Orleans, and the Rest of the coastal Gulf region.
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On April 1st, students who participated in Dance Marathon, at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, along with hundreds of other other spectators, donned foam gator hats and watch the Gators beat George Mason in the Final Four game in Indianapolis. This game took the gators to the National Championship game against the UCLA Bruins.
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Thousands of students opted to watch the National Championship game against the UCLA Bruins on a jumbo tron screen at the O'Dome, home of the Gators. photo by: Leslie Veiga









Students spill out of bars and restaurants on University Avenue following the Gator's victory against UCLA. Police officers were on hand to prevent possible riots, although none occured.
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Sophomore Guard Taurean Green talks to the cameras after the UCLA National Championship game. Taurean, what are you going to do next? Going to Disney World?
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Junior Lee Humphrey holds up the National Championship trophy as Joakim Noah, Coach Billly Donovan and other players and staff look on. The Gators
were welcomed home by a celebration at the Gainesville Speedway, and by a pep
rally on Friday Aoril 7th. photo by: Katrina Ruiz


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Students watch the Gator Men's Basketball Team unveil the floor from the Final Four Tournament at the O'Connell Center on Friday, April 7, 2006 at the pep rally hosted for the team, photo by: Cinthia Sandoval




















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The Gators didn't have a Cinderella season, in fact, they put the Cinderella season to bed when they beat George Mason University in the first game of the Final Four Tournament in Indiana. Gainesville erupted during the George Mason game as students packed bars and restaurants across town, and those that were participating in Dance Marathon watched from the floor of the O'Dome, but that was all a prelude to what would happen two nights later.
The UF Men's Basketball team made history this year, and boy did Gator fans everywhere celebrate. Gainesville Police,the University Police Department, and even some UF basketball players were worried that students would riot regardless of the outcome of the game against UCLA. Forward Adrian Moss passed along a few words of advice via The Independent Florida Alligator.
"Don't riot. Don't get arrested over this," the forward said. "You've got school the next day and you're going to give a great town a bad rap." April 3, 2006 saw a repeat of the George Mason Game, but multiplied several times over. Students packed Gator City, Swamp, and the O'Connell Center to watch the Gators beat UCLA by a score of 73-57. Those "Gator Boys [Were] Hot" on the court as Joakim Noah, Lee Humphree, Al Horford, and company didn't give the Bruins a chance to recover as they led the whole game.
Following the game the mayhem continued as everyone spilled out onto University Avenue, and students who had been watching the game in the O'Dome sprinted to join the celebration. Although there were no cars turned over, or shots fired, things did get pretty rowdy. Students climbed the light posts outside of the Swamp Restaurant, carried one another on each other's shoulders and cheered and shouted as they enjoyed the sweet smell of victory.
When the Gators came back to town they got a heroes' welcome at the Gainesville Speedway, as fans gathered to see their National Championship team. That Friday, the celebrating continued as the University Athletic Association hosted a giant pep rally at the O'Dome, their very own House of Horrors was now home to a championship team. Florida Championship Basketball! Fantastic! -Leslie Veiga


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Sophomore Guard
Jack Berry shows his
appreciation for the
fans after the National
Championship game.
He loves you guys.
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Today Homecoming at UF means Gator
Growl, football, Gator Gallop and other things for students to celebrate being a gator.
It's hard to imagine how it could be any
different from what it is today, but it was. There was once a time when UF had no alumni-back in 1907, and homecoming was called Dad's Day where the students' fathers would meet the professors and enjoy special programs similar to the ones we enjoy today.
However, it wasn't until the 1924
Homecoming that many of the festivities and traditions we have today came about. Homecoming began on the Wednesday of Homecoming Week with Blue Key members, which had been around since 1923, greeting the visitors and escorting them to their hotels and boarding houses. That evening the crowd would pack the school's gymnasium for a giant pep rally. Sounds just a little like Gator Growl, doesn't it? After recovering from Wednesday's pep rally, Gator freshmen kicked off Saturday's festivities with a cross-country run. Wait a second, is this another familiar event? Gator Gallop! The run was followed by the ROTC military parade and motorcade of decorated cars. Hmm..., a parade, huh?
After the parade, the crowd proceeded to Fleming Field where the Gators crushed the Drake Bulldogs 10-0. At halftime, the entire student body rushed the field and formed a human "F" while the band played, "We Are the Boys" (remember, it was an all boys school!).
Since then, Homecoming has proved to be nothing less than a week full of fun, hope and surprises. This year's celebration has been dubbed Gator Nation and the week's festivities began Friday morning with Gator Gallop. The homecoming parade, which follows Gator Gallop, featured some famous Gator grads including Emmitt Smith, former Florida running back and NFL all-time rushing leader, and Kendra Todd, winner of The Apprentice in season three.
The Homecoming evening activities began with the Florida Blue Key Homecoming Alumni Reunion and concluded with Gator Growl. This year's pep rally featured Wayne Brady from Whose Line is it Anyway and Grag Giraldo, one of New York City's top comedians and a regular on Last Call with Carson Daily as the special guest.
With out a doubt, Homecoming has become a thrilling string of events that no Gator should miss or ever forget.


-Rachel Gomez






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The most outstanding female leaders on the UF campus go o durn he rutted down a runaway at the Phillips Center for the Performing go on during Homets in the middle of September. The traditional Pageant was coming week... le of the first events to kick of this year's Homecoming travaganza. -Bryan Ricke
Gator fans attended the Meet the Coachs event which iited loyal fans and athletic all-stars. With games, activities id autographs, coaches and players had a chance to meet and :eract with the community.
Famous UF alum, Emmitt Smith, was a guest speaker the Alumni Reunion where generations of dedicated and ccessful alumni mingled.
Homecoming week is also famous for Gator Growl, the
gest student-run homecoming in the nation, where more than 0,000 fans congregated to enjoy a night full of loud laughs and ight lights. Students enjoyed comedian Wayne Brady, who was oler to see on stage then through a screen, and the sarcastic deo clips shot at the "other school." The event is so big that was viewed by more than 300,000 on a live TV broadcast roughout Florida.
Soulfest, Gator Gallop, the Alumni BBQ and of course,
e big game versus Mississippi, were all reasons to wear more ange and blue and celebrate! "I heart the unlimited number events that go on during Homecoming week, it gives me a ason to wake up early this week," said Bryan Ricke.
Having activities and events to attend, it seemed possible to forget why "It's great to be a Florida Gator."
As Gator Growl concluded, fireworks filled the sky with wonder.
















necoming T-shirts were sold at each Homecoming event. The brothers of Zeta Beta Tau entered the "Gator Nation" themed Fraternity Lawn Decorating Contest.















































Students chomp their way down University Ave where the parade was held.


Adam Rieth


Alisha Bhimani


Fashionably clad in tie-dye, these girls just are worried about finishing the race.








The Association of Hispanic Alumni Guayabera Encore at La Casita.









Club Creole performs a traditional Creole dance in hopes of winning a trophy at Soulfest.


Jonathan Eason


An enthusiastic fan lets her feelings about the gators be known. Numer one in the Swamp, nothing else can be said.




























Atsuko (Suki) Omata


Carmen Bustillo


Kiel Gross


Nothing beats a great phot-op with Albert the Alligator. These students take advantage of Albert attending Soulfest to get a picture with the UF mascot.


The song goes:
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The ladies of Delta Sigma Theta sure
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Several students
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Two friends enjoyed the festivites. all photos by: Cinthia Sandoval






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Music sounds through the colonnade as this musician makes sure his instrument is tuned


It celebrates the fact that we are different, and I love that about Soulfest

-Sandy Thach


one of the dancers waits before his time to perform.


Those who celebrated UF's Homecoming Week kicked off Sunday night with Soulfest, a multi-cultural extravaganza and outdoor concert event. The event was held at the Reitz Union Colonnade where 1,000 students gathered to partake in the activities.
"It celebrates the fact that we are different and I love that about Soulfest," said Business Junior Sandy Thach.
Diverse platters of food, such as salad from the Olive Garden, BBQ, bread rolls, cotton candy and pizza, quieted the hunger of attendees. With food in hand, and in some cases, both hands, the students found a place to watch the entertainment. Groups and student organizations were given a chance to exhibit their talents through dancing, singing and stepping.
Seven groups, including last year's Filipino Student Association winners, competed for a trophy while other dance groups performed as guests. The African Student Union, longtime performance veterans of Soulfest, became first-time winners as they claimed the trophy prize.
Judges of the competition included Student Government President Joe Goldberg, Institute of Black Culture Director Darius
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Bostand, Director of Campus Programs Beth Waltrip. Creativity, 3 precision and originality were some of the criteria the judges based 'a their decision on.
The night ended with Raffle prizes being awarded to students who answered trivia questions correctly. Prizes included gift certificates and two Howl-o-Scream tickets, donated by Busch Gardens.
The Black Student Union sponsored the event with contributions made by several companies. N-Cinthia Sandoval


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In what some would call the "good old days" at UF, the ee b s eeryon eshman class was required to run in an event during "Dad's Day." If there is cheering you y freshman didn't show up, his name stood out on the roll list - and on.. .it's just a great e upperclassmen knew where to find him. feeling to have
This year, more than 1000 people attended the Gator Gallop, hich has grown and changed into a two-mile "fun run" down diversity Avenue. Run, walk or rollerblade, go alone or with friends; -Andrew Clay matter the age, many completed the race. Whether you were an ementary school student or an experienced runner, the run was open everyone.
According to Brett Milke, Gator Gallop director and building " "
nstruction sophomore, the success of Gator Gallop is no accident. STlA RTf Ike has to sit in the Blue Key office and register people all day long

ille he coordinates a team of staff members to table at heavily udent-populated locations. Flyering, postering and tabling for several weeks had a lot to do with the number of attendees but word of outh was what really sold the event.
Part of the success of the event can be attributed to the
rticipation of the loyal runners who run every year and the schools at took part in the event. The large number of both cohorts factored o a large percentage of the overall number of runners.
However, there are also people who run Gator Gallop each
ar for the first time, and whether they are new to UF or just to the 4 I1lop; they find it a positive experience. "It's great to know I'm a part something like the Gator Gallop. It's the easiest run ever because eryone is cheering you on... it's just a great feeling," said Andrew ay, Santa Fe telecommunications sophomore who is planning on nsferring to UF.
Runners bask in the heat of theday as they prepare for the race to begin.

















ee dedicated middle school girls stick together. Gainesville locals trot down University Avenue.















































This little boy looks like a a Gator-to-be as he crosses the finish line.


Alyssa Casais


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running as Gator
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Amanda Thomas


Lauren Genzler


Logan Smith


Several women, alongside fellow Krishnas, sing and dance to the sounds of rhythmic chants.


Martial arts
students work together to give life to a dragon, while being lured with a novelty.






A couple of zealous
Zeta Tau Alphas
walk with their sisters getting the crowd riled up with
enthusiasm.







A questionably
certified teacher gives lessons on the Gator Nation to
a float full of UF
students.


Sigma Phi Epsilon brothers know the importance of stage presence.








Homecoming


I loved the parade and all the activities that have been going on during the weekend of Homecoming!

-Jenine Gomez


-Cortney Jones


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A glimpse of the Gator Nation was seen culminating on
the sidewalks of University Ave. Hundreds of University of Florida Alumni, Faculty, Students, and Gator fans lined University Avenue to see the 82nd Annual Homecoming Parade.
Having similar acknowledgements as Gator Growl, the Homecoming parade is the largest student-run parade in the nation. The parade gave friends, family or visitors from out of town, an excuse to spend even more quality time together.
Numerous floats paved the streets including floats from the Greek organizations, clubs, U.F. Cheerleaders, Dazzlers, the Homecoming Court, and local businesses. The Sunshine Fighting Gator Marching Band, along with other musically endowed high school marching bands, provided musical entertainment for the crowd.
Among the most famous participants in the Homecoming Parade U.F alumnus Emmitt Smith, the NFL's all-time leading rusher, waved to the fans. Alongside Smith was the parade's 2005 Grand Marshall, Kendra Todd, winner of NBC's The( Apprentice (season three).
The parade started at the intersection of Stadium Rd and University Ave and proceeded down University Ave to Downtown Gainesville.
Freshman Jenine Gomez said, "I loved the parade and all the activities that have been going on during the weekend of Homecoming! I've never experienced anything like this in my life!" This tradition of showing Gator pride and spirit ultimately brings the community together to cheer on the Gators to victory!


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The pulsating tunes of Gwen Stefani's "Hollaback Girl" rang present but I astroprorough the ears of more than 40,000 people on October 7th, 2005. jected there and it was vering the green turf of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, the UF band awesome ... no, no arched in synchronization to the music. The Dazzlers dazzled, the phenomenal. eerleaders tumbled and Albert sprinted to the center of field. The owd was in up-roar as Mr. Orange and Blue directed each side of e stadium to shout their represented color. This was the scene at -Ben Grove ator Growl, the largest student-run homecoming in the nation.
Anne Imanuel, telecommunications graduate and president Zeta Tau Alpha, reined as Homecoming queen. Onstage, the ow began with talent show dancers and singers. Keynote eakers such as Student Government president Joe Goldberg and otball coach Urban Meyer commemorated several UF sport teams.
Guest comedians included "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn's" eg Giraldo and Wayne Brady from "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" eg Giraldo's routine proved to be provocative, poking fun at xual innuendos and Christian values; where as Wayne Brady's prov act focused on the answered questions of the audience. ler using a variety of words chosen by the crowd, such as 'wer, plusanimous and SpongeBob, Brady proved to be the same ontaneous king of improv that we know and love on TV.
Some students couldn't make it to the event but were there spirit. "I wasn't physically present but I astroprojected there and was awesome ... no, no phenomenal," Ben Grove, political science shman.
The 2005 Gator Growl extravaganza concluded with a nbow of fireworks and pyrotechnics. The end result was a mped up crowd ready for a night out and a murky cloud of smoke ding in the swamp.
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Wayne Brady points at the crowd who shouted colorful words for his adlib performance.


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Students gather together (and mostly eat) before the Gator Growl show.








Performer and members of the marching band coat the field with spirit and energy.







Fireworks displayed at the end of the show light the crowd with a red glow.


Skydive teams fly in on parachutes and enter the stadium from above.


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Christina Blood


Marc Boursiquot


Shannon Mcuee


Hill's Bar-B-Q and Catering make the Alumni BBQ a tasty experience.


These soon-to-be gator alumni attend
the event to get a feel for the activities
offered.








Kids at the barbecue get their faces colorfully painted to show off their Gator
spirit.








Lounging around after serious walking, these alummi enjoy the pleasure a
chair provides.


To enjoy the fruits of science, machines are shown to attendees.










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...( the Alumni BBQ) is always a great time, with great food, and great people.

-Derek Martin


Face painting wins the day as it becomes one of the most popular booths at the event. photos by: Alexis Patterson


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Barbeque chicken and turkey, baked beans, and freshly baked cookies are only some of the mouth-watering food served at this year's Alumni Barbeque. Held at the O' Connell Center on October eighth, it was more than 1, 500 Alumni and family members made it. Tickets for the event were only seven dollars, for an all-you-can-eat feast provided by Hills BBQ and Catering.
Surprise appearances by Albert and Alberta were made. With prizes like autographed footballs being given away, and live music, the Alumni always found themselves enjoying an atmosphere. Alumni Derek Martin believes the barbeque "...is always a great time, with great food, and great people."
Several colleges and clubs held booths at the occasion to update Alumni on their current projects. The Society of Auto Engineering was working on machines that could look through walls, and develop new diagrams of the human body. Whereas the Automotive society was giving free rides to alumni and their kids, in the go-karts they had built.
To ensure the amusement of children of Alumni, the Homecoming Committee had face painting, and sign making to 0 keep the children entertained. P
Students found the event pleasant. Sophomore and accounting major Samantha Lawrence, wanted "to continue the legacy of my family by attending the barbeque, since my parents are alumni."
The Alumni Barbeque was a fun event for all, adults and children alike, helping to foster even more Gator spirit for the unforgettable football game against Mississippi State.
-Logan Smith


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The week's homecoming events all lead up to the ultimate were finished.., but oment of truth: the Homecoming football game. Ben Hill Griffin come on, it's the adium, the Swamp, was swarmed with a sea of orange and Gators, of course we ue gator fans. Vibrant and rowdy, gator enthusiasts proved came back make the Swamp the toughest of stadiums for opposing ams. Florida, the 13th ranked football team, won its 17th -Tommy Thach raight Homecoming victory. This time the gator chow was the ssissippi State Bulldogs.
After pitching the ball to Chad Jackson, Chris Leak, UF arterback, was crushed into the turf by Mississippi State fensive back Kevin Dockery. With his flaccid arm laying nest to
3 side showing no signs of life, the game seemed to be over. ie hit was hard and taking into account Leak's prior shoulder ury at the Alabama game, the game looked dim.
"I really thought we were finished ... but come on,
the Gators, of course we came back" said Tommy Thach, ronautical engineering senior.
The offense finished the game with 480 yards of total Fense and 289 passing yards. Running back Markus Manson ntributed 45 yards of seven attempts. Freshman quarterback sh Portis carried the ball five times for 40 yards and was 3-forfor 45 yards and one pick.
It wasn't all about the game; the halftime show
tertained the crowd with the crowning of the Homecoming leen, Anne Imanuel. The Dazzlers, cheerleaders and the UF arching band made their rounds and hyped up the gator spirit. erall, the game never failed to give the students what they
nted. -7_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ A fan proudly places his gator hat over his heart during the National Anthem.

















fect and serene weather is reflected off this student's sug ss s. Interconnected, these first-row enthusiasts sing and sway to "We are the old boys from Florida."


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The three Homecoming Queen finalists give a wave to what could potentially be their kingdom.







These UF students aren't going to a Trist Rivera water polo match; they are here to see the Gators play.


'Neath the Orange and Blue victorious, the football team raises their helmets to the crowd's roar.












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UF has a reputation for having a very active campus life. Events presented by organizations are an enjoyable way to get involved and take a break from school work. Events for students are not exclusively hosted by student groups. Different colleges, companies and university offices put on activities throughout the year. For example, this summer, the Dean of Students office presented Gator Mania. Gator Mania is a multicultural tabling fair that allows students to explore some of the organization options available to them. Along the same lines, IDEAL hosts a Student Organization Fair at the start of every semester. Events at UF aren't all about having a table set up to promote an organization. These groups get to work and produce renowned programs. UF is home to the largest studentrun Hispanic Heritage Month in the country, as well the largest student-run Chinese New Year celebration in the country. Black History Month at UF has attracted popular African American figures like rapper Snoop Dogg and filmmaker Spike Lee, who spoke to kick off this year's BHM.
Accent Speaker's Bureau and Student Government Productions, put on high profile shows throughout the year that draw out throngs of students. This year Accent welcomed, among others, former Democratic presidential candidate General Wesley Clark, Family Matters star Jaleel White and congenital amputee and college wrestler Kyle Maynard. SGP put on shows by Slightly Stupid, Meter Maids and jam band OAR. The University is home to the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts which attracts acts from around the globe. This year alone the cast of CATS, the Ballet Flamenco Company and the martial arts acrobats of Chi graced the stage at the CPA.
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Students give blood at the Murphee Area Blood Drive.












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Student Body President Jeff Goldberg unveils the naming
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Party Name: Brothers to the Rescue Vigil

Hosted By: Cuban-American Student Association

When: 02.24.06


Party Name: Ball for CMN Hosted By: Zeta Beta Tau When: 02.24.06





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Party Name: Turlington Debate Hosted By: Student Government


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Party Name: Women's Retreat Hosted By: UF Campus Crusade for Christ
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When: 03.01.06


Party Name: Pakistani Cultural Show Hosted By: Pakistani Student Association

When: 03.04.06


Party Name: VISA Talent Show Hosted By: Volunteers for International Student Affairs When: 03.26.06


Party Name: PETA BBQ Hosted By: College Republicans and Alpha Gamma Rho When: 03.08.06


Party Name: Run-Off Treasurer Debate Hosted By: Susan for Treasurer When: 03.06.06


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Outgoing SG President Joe Goldberg
announced the results of the Student
Government
Elections.









Students work with
Habitat for
Humanity to help
build the Archer
House.










The Swamp Party John Boyles, Lydia
Washington, and Ryan Moseley are
the new elected Student Government
Executive Branch.


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Party Name: Final Spring Senate Meeting

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Party Name: Grad Bash Hosted By: Student Alumni Association When: 04.24.06


Party Name: HSA Formal Hosted By: Hispanic Student Association When: 04.26.06


Party Name: Dance Marathon Hosted By: Dance Marathon When: 04.01.06
















Party Name: SG Banquet Hosted By: Student Government When: 04.21.06


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The Gator Football showed off its skills to Gators alike during the Orange and Blue
Game.










Dance Marathon, one of the largest charity
events in the
Southeast had
another successful
year.









Gators packed
into the Stephen O'Connell center
to watch the
highly anticpated championship game between UF and
UCLA.


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of cinco de Mayo.












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What really makes the University of Florida stand out above the rest is the fact that it offers a quality education at an affordable price. UF prides itself on its high academic standards. It offers various programs that fit the needs of all students. It is a well-rounded curriculum that leaves students with a world of knowledge beyond their major. UF has 16 colleges and more than 100 research, service and education centers, bureaus and institutes. More than 100 undergraduate majors are offered. Nearly 2,000 freshmen and sophomores participate in the honors program, which offers 90-100 honors courses per semester. Most classes are limited to no more than 25 students. The University Scholars Program introduces UF undergrads to the exciting world of academic research by allowing them to work one-on-one with Florida faculty on selected research projects. The Graduate School coordinates almost 200 graduate programs. Professional degree programs include dentistry, law, medicine, pharmacy and veterinary medicine. From the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, that lets you explore all facets of academia to the College of Engineering, which focuses on hands on industry experience, each college at UF caters to its students and prepares them for their futures in their respective fields. In comparison to other universities around the country, our colleges usually rank at the top. Amongst other universities in the state, UF ranks as one of the best. Students are also fortunate to have a worldrenowned faculty. Both undergraduate and graduate students are able to participate in research that has attracted scholars whose curiosity about the world around them has resulted in new inventions and procedures that have benefited the citizens of Florida and beyond in countless ways. The UF Board of Trustees is the public body corporate of the university. It sets policy for the institution, and serves as the institution's legal owner and final authority. The UF Board of Trustees holds the institution's resources in trust and is responsible for their efficient and effective use.
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The University of Florida was founded in 1853 when the East Florida Seminary took over the Kingsbury Academy in Ocala. The seminary moved to Gainesville in the 1860s and later added the Florida Agriculture College. UF now has a 2,000-acre campus with more than 900 buildings. The university is home to 16 different colleges.


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Name: Paul A. Robell Position: Vice President of Development
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John E. Poppell Vice President of Finance & Administration


Name: Jane Adams Position: Vice President of Government
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Name: Douglas Barrett Position: Vice President of Health Affairs







Name: Gail Parker Position: Vice President of Public Relations


Name: Winfred M. Phillips Position: Vice President of Research


Name: Patricia Telles-Irvin Position: Vice President of Research


Name: Barbara Wingo Position: Interim General Counsel






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Name: Earl Powell Position: UF Trustee







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Name: Catherine Emihovich Position: Dean College of Education




Name: Pramod Khargonekar Position: Dean College of Engineering


Name: Kenneth Gerhardt Position: Dean Graduate School




Name: Jill Varnes r Position: Dean College of Health & Human Performance



Name: Terry Hynes
Position: Dean College of Journalism & Communications


I Name: Robert Jerry
Position: Dean Levin College of Law



Name: Neil S. Sullivan Position:Dean College of Liberal Arts & Sciences


Name: Kathleen Long Position: Dean College of Nursing






Name: William Riffee Position: Dean College of Pharmacy





Name: Robert Frank Position: Dean College of Public Health & Health Professions



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Two members of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Ambassadors participate in the 11th annual
National Agriculture AmbaseALS 1001 Intro to Careers in the Agricultural Sciences sador Conference which was �ALS 3203 PC Use in Agriculture held in Gainesville this year.
photo provided by: College of .,AEE 3070C Digital Media Production in ALS Agriculture and Life Sciences .AOM 3073 Safety in Agriculture .AOM 3333 Pesticide Application Techniques



The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences encompasses a variety of pro- College of Agriculture and Life grams. Along with its more than 20 Sciences students are honored at the Fall 2005 Honors
majors, the college is also home to the Reception.
School of Forest Resources and Conser- photo provided by: College of vation and School of Natural Resources Agriculture and Life Sciences
and Environment. The college's programs cover a range of things from agricultural sciences and natural resources to
social sciences, life sciences and preprofessional studies.
The College of Agriculture was integral
in UF's founding as a university. In 1884
Florida Agricultural College opened in
Lake City. In 1903 Florida Agricultural students learn about the Col
College changed it's name to the Univer- lege of Agriculture and Life sity of Florida, that changed in 1905 due Sciences and its 20 majors programs at the 2006 Gator to the Buckman Act which consolidated Encounter.
state-funded institutions. The Florida photo provided by: College of Agricultural College combined with the Agriculture and Life Sciences
East Florida Seminary and became the state school for white males in Florida.
UF is still widely known for its Agricultural
College.
This year UF hosted the 11th annual
National Agriculture Ambassador Conference. It was the first time in the history The CALS Alumni & Friends of the conference that it was held outside host a silent auction at the 2005 TailGator.
of its original home, San Obispo, Califor- photo provided by: College of nia. Agriculture and Life Sciences
CALS is also home to the IFAS program, which aims to to help Florida realize its
maximum potential for food, agricultural
and natural resource development and to
contribute to the solution of social, economic, environmental and cultural problems of concern to the people of Florida.
- Leslie Veiga





























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CALS Dean Kirby Barrick gives the official welcome at the 11th annual National Agriculture Ambassador Conference in Gainesville.
photo provided by: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences


Students learn about the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Animal Sciences Department at Gator Encounter. Gator encounter gives prospective students of the college a chance to see what programs CALS has to offer. photo provided by: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences















Bryan Hall was originally built to house the UF College of .
___Law. The 92 year old building is now the eastern building
of the College of Business
*GEB 3035 Effective Career Management in Business triangle.
*ACG 2021C Introduction to Financial Accounting
*BUL 4443 Ethics in Business
*MAR 3503 Consumer Behavior




Let's talk Business; the UF Warrington College
of Business was awarded high rankings from
esteemed media sources such as Forbes, The Stuzin Hall is home to three
of the college's programs
Wall Street Journal, and The Economist. U.S. ofpthemeollege'scprogram News and World Report named Florida MBA Information Sciences , Departprograms among the top 25 public programs in ment of Finance Insurance 2006, with the Undergraduate programs ranked & Real Estate, Department
of Management as well as
among the top 20 public institutions. One of the of naetawe as
amongthe Undergraduate Program's
larger colleges on campus, the Warrington Col- office. lege had approximately 8,000 undergraduate,
graduate, and doctoral students enrolled in its classes.
"I think the study of business opens unlimited
opportunities and can be applied daily to real
world situations," said Finance major Parker
Ellis.
Students pursuing business had many paths to Matherly Hall is the main
choose from. Undergraduate programs were building of the Warrington offered in Accounting, Computer and Informa- college of Business Administration.
tion Sciences, Decision and Information Sciences, Economics, Finance, General Studies,
Management, and Marketing. Online Business programs were also available, making it possible for thousands of students to be watching
the same lecture via cable TV, internet, the
classroom, or even miles away in another city or
country.
"I like having the option of watching lectures
online, but I prefer to attend the actual class,"
said Finance major Connor Sheppard.
A Masters of Science with a concentration in Gary R. Gerson Hall is home Entrepreneurship was the newest degree pro- to the Fisher School of
gram. It aimed at serving a variety of people Accounting. ....
with different backgrounds and needs. The photos provided by: College of College offered two undergraduate minors in Business
Entrepreneurship and Business Administration
However, many students were more than interested in Business- it was their passion.
"I was in leadership positions all throughout
high school and found that I really liked organizing events and managing people. It seemed
only natural for me to study Management in college," said Management major Brent Fernandez.

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Students of the Warrington College of Business Administration receive a quality education in state-of-the-art facilities. photos provided by: College of Business


Business students await the start of class on Plaza of the Americas which is near the business pavilion. photo provided by: College of Business


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A College of Dentistry student explains the college's programs and services.

*DEN5100C Head, Neck & Oral Structures & Functions %
*DEN 5127 Infectious Diseases eDEN 7319 The Principles of Geriatric Oral Medicine
*DEN 8827L Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 2





The college of dentistry opened its doors to
students in 1972. The college is apart of the The College of Dentistry Class
Health Science Center, which also includes the of 2005 Commencement
College of Medicine, Nursing, Health Profes- Ceremony.
sions, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine;
Shands Hospital at the University of Florida;
and the University of Florida Shands Clinic.
The publicly funded institution is a national
leader in dental education, research and
service.
The college of Dentistry is placed 4th in federal funding research, and about 80 students every fall are accepted into the DMD program each year. The college renovated the west
entrance which now is an attractive entrance
and lobby area establishing a professional and Members of Project HEAL, friendly environment, which provides dental services Clinic 1A also underwent $350,000 renova- to children in less developed tion, which was funded by the Provost's countries, raise money for Office. The renovation transformed Clinic Al their trip to Ecuador through into a beautiful state-of-the-art facility, pizza sales.
Throughout the years, the college has opened
several satellite dental clinics around Florida.
These clinics have provided patients with
dental care and given students a well-rounded
curriculum in order to further perfect the skill
of dentistry.
In 2004, the college of dentistry made huge strides towards diversity. The freshmen class
of 2004 included 35 women and 19 percent
of the population represented ethnic minori- Dentistrypresentf the College findties. Graduating seniors of 2004 also made ings on a research project.
history. The Students who took the Florida photos provided by: College of
Dental Licensure Exam passed with a 92 Dentistry
percent "first time" pass rate. This feat alone
exceeded the college's expectation of an 85
percent pass rate and the unofficial statewide
pass rate of 78 percent.
These accomplishments are just markers
for the future and the future for the college
appears very bright.
-Eliana Burns














































































A College of Dentistry student teaches kids about proper oral health through the Give Kids a Smile program. photo provided by: College of Dentistry


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Students get hands on experience using models and manequins in the Dentistry lab. photo provided by: College of Dentistry


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Building Construction students survey the land on the UF
___campus as part of a class � project.
9BCN 3223C Soils, Foundations and Equipment
*BCN 4023 Creating Affordable Housing
*LAA 3352C Planting Design Studio
*ARC 3181 Advanced Topics in Digital Architecture





The College of Design, Construction and
Planning has been an important part of UF's Students look at the history since 1925. Today the college has infastructure of a building become one of the leading design institutions in New Orleans after the in the United States, with more than 1,500 damage that Hurricane students in six independent professional Katrina left behind.
disciplines and a historical preservation studies
program. During the month of December
students in the historical preservation studies program traveled to Mississippi and Louisiana to learn about alternatives to deconstruction " for historical structures damaged by Hurricane
Katrina and Rita. For one week these
students undertook restoration projections
within this region, with the goal to save
historical buildings. [Insert quote here]. Students carefully carry The Rinker School of Building Construction their 3-D projects for an is one of the best in the nation, and also architecture class.
is the oldest continuing school of building
construction in America. Rinker Hall uses 55 percent less energy than typical buildings of
its size and has received a National Award for
Architectural Design excellence.
The school of Building Construction also prides
itself on giving students hands on experience
to help develop their skills. "I recently headed up a phase of an antique caboose revamp for Archer. The project will ultimately turn it from
an eyesore into a beautiful concession stand
for the city's recreational park," said graduate
student James Marini. A student uses a blade to preThe college offers several programs which cisely cut pieces for a model.
take students to Hong Kong, Germany, photos provided by: College of Design, Construction &
Italy and several other countries to study Planning
construction of monuments and innovative
buildings.
For more than 80 years the College of Design
has educated students in architecture, building
construction, interior design, landscape
architecture, urban and regional planning and a doctoral program. The college has
given back to the community by designing
charrettes, planning and service work.
-Logan Smith




























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A student works on a surveying project while standing outside of the Rinker School of Building Construction. photo provided by: College of Design, Construction & Planning














Teachers and administrators
from across North Central
_Florida participate in a school improvement showcase
hosted at UF.
*EDG 4203 Elementary and Secondary Curriculum photo provided by: College of
*EEX 3616 Core Classroom Management Strategies Education
*EDF 3214 Learning and Cognition in Education
*SDS 3340 Career and Life Span Planning




This year the College of Education celebrates its 100th anniversary. They are A member of the Student celebrating preparing teachers, counsel- Reading Council, which ors, administrators, college professors and explores new methods of improving child literacy,
school psychologists for roles in educa- explains what the organization tion. is about.
The college has grown from its humble photo provided by: College of
Education
beginnings in 1906. In 1934, Peabody
Hall became the first permanent home of 7'.
the teacher's college, as it was originally named. In the early 1940s P.K. Younge ' became the college's laboratory school.
The name of the building was eventually
changed to Norman Hall after Dean James
Norman. Today the college employs 115 Chris Overstreet, a German full-time faculty members, teaches over instructor, works to incor1,900 students and offers more than 40 porate technology into her three German classes. By
bachelor's programs advanced-degree using online bulletin boards, programs within five academic depart- Overstreet participates in the
ments.college's Teaching through ments.Technology Initiative. In April of 2006, the College of Education photo provided by: College of hosted a school improvement showcase Education
that drew more than 300 teachers and administrators from over 14 school districts in North Central Florida. Instead of traditional professional development relying on outside "experts," this pioneering
showcase featured an emerging "inquiry- Teachers and administrators oriented" approach in which practicing from across North Central educators and UF education students Florida participate in a school improvement showcase
collaboratively assessed their own teach- hosted at UF.
ing practices and shared new knowledge photo provided by: College of with each other. The Inquiry Showcase Education
featured more than 70 breakout discussions and student poster presentations scheduled over five half-hour sessions,
plus a closing presentation by UF Center for School Improvement Director Nancy
Dana, the showcase organizer.
-Leslie Veiga















































Students of the College of Education get hands on experience by working with elementary through high school-aged students at the P.K. Younge Laboratory School. photo provided by: College of Education


Dean Catherine Emihovich pops a wheelie on a motorcycle to show that the College of Education is much more exciting that some people think. It's not your mother's College of Education. Interestingly enough, the College of Education did not admit women until 1947 when UF went coed. photo provided by: College of Education


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Students from all over the
world study engineering at
_the University of Florida.
photo provided by: College of Engineering
eCIS 4930 Human/Computer Interaction eCWR 3201 Hydrodynamics
*EGN 4930 Sales Engineering
*EMA4161C Physical Properties of Polymers

Throughout the quiet hallways of Weil Hall, Engineering students help develop innovative ideas that will, in one way or another
make our lives easier. From home computers
to space rockets, the College's 11 depart- Society of Automotive ments give Gator Engineers the opportunity Engineers and their competition 2004-2005 Formula One
to work in diverse, cutting-edge disciplines. Racecar.
When you first enter the College's mission, photo provided by: College of "fosters and provides world-class programs Engineering
in engineering education, and service to
enhance the economic and social well-being of the citizens of Florida, the nation and the
world."
Almost 100 years ago, the College of Engineering began with only 48 students and 5
faculty members. Today, enrollment exceeds 6,000 students. Gator Engineering also ranks
among the top programs in the country. Engineering students gain This year, the College of Engineering has hands on experience in state had many accomplishments, including an of the art labs and research facilities.
eighth consecutive win in the International photo provided by: College of Micro Air Vehicle competition. The Depart- Engineering
ment of Civil & Coastal Engineering also
announced the establishment of the Center
for Infrastructure Protection and Physical
Security (CIPPS) with an initial contract from
the U.S. Army Research and Development Center (ERDC). Its focus will be homeland
security. Gator Motorsports also came in 8th place at the Society of Automotive Engineers
international competition. Gator Engineers show their Up to date information about the College of pride during the 2005 HomeEngineering can be found on their website, coming parade.
www.eng.ufl.edu. There, you can subscribe photo provided by: College of to eLinks, the bimonthly electronic newslet- Engineering
ter highlights Gator Engineering's current
activities and successes.
And so, in those same quiet hallways and classrooms, Gator Engineers learn how to
build stronger structures, computers, rocket C0LLE
ships, environmental technology and how to f A
put it all to work, enhancing our world. BUILT ON4 AN ELAG FOV
-Diana Delgado




























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Faculty and student engineers working together to design and build a micro air vehicle. Gator Engineering's MAV team has won first place in their national competition the past seven years. photo provided by: College of Engineering


Graduate research at the University of Florida is the leader in time travel. A graduate electrical engineering student can be seen here testing the world's first flux capacitor. photo provided by: College of Engineering





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Jonathan Lovitz, Allyson
Tolbert, Jennifer Anderson
and Kira Spunar as the main cast of "Hello, Dolly!". The
quarted makes up the senior
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*DAA 2381 World Dance and Intercultural Performance Department of the UF School of Theater and Dance.
*THE 4260 Historic Costume for the Stage photo provided by: Jennifer
*ART 2500C Painting: Investigations in Black and White Anderson




The College of Fine Arts provides instruction for students who seek professional The percussion section of the careers in the arts, and provides creative UF steel drum band performs and cultural opportunities for all students at the University Auditorium.
photo provided by: College of at the university and members of the Fine Arts
community.
The College was developed from the
School of Architecture which was established in 1925. In 1975, the previous
College of Architecture and Fine Arts was divided into two colleges, the College of Architecture and the College of Fine Arts.
The College of Fine Arts is composed of the School of Art and Art History, School
of Music and the Department of The- A student in the New World atre and Dance; the Center for the Arts School of the Arts Visual Arts and Public Policy; the Center for World program adjusts her work on the wall of a gallery showing. Arts; the University Galleries; the Visual photo provided by: College of Resources Center; Center for the Perform- Fine Arts
ing Arts; and the New World School for
the Arts, Miami.
The College offers professional undergraduate and graduate curricula in Ceram- .
ics, Photography, Drawing, Electronic
Intermedia, Graphic Design, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Art Education
and Art History, Music Composition, Music
Theory, Music History and Literature, Members of the UF percussion
Music Education, Accompanying, Conduct- band perform on the Reitz fl P
ing, Performance, Pedagogy and Sacred Union Colonnade.
Ming, P oAnc , Piea y ancedphoto provided by: College of Music; Acting, Music Theatre, Dance, Fine Arts
Costume Design, Scenic Design and Lighting Design.
Approximately 900 students major in
these curricula, while more than 5000
other university students enroll in courses and participate in various creative and cultural opportunities offered by the College
of Fine Arts.
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