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UF/IFAS Vice President To Retire In 1998

GAINESVILLE—James M. Davidson, University of Florida vice president for agriculture and natural resources, has announced plans to retire on Jan. 31. Davidson is the administrative head of UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS).

Filed under Campus on Monday, September 22, 1997.

Gingrich To Address UF Homecoming Banquet; 2nd Growl Comic Named

GAINESVILLE — U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich will be the keynote speaker Nov. 7 for the University of Florida’s 68th annual Florida Blue Key Homecoming Banquet.

Filed under Campus on Friday, August 29, 1997.

University Of Florida’s New Dean Of Medicine Is National Leader In Research And Health Policy

GAINESVILLE–Dr. Kenneth Berns, known for a series of basic scientific discoveries that led to the use of a particular virus in gene therapy, is the newly appointed dean of the University of Florida College of Medicine. He will take office Oct. 15.

Filed under Campus on Thursday, August 21, 1997.

National Championship Gator License Plates Finally Available

GAINESVILLE — University of Florida National Championship memorabilia is everywhere. And now, the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles is giving Gator fans across the state one more opportunity to display the victory — on their cars.

Filed under Campus on Friday, May 23, 1997.

Largest Class Ever — 5,101 To Graduate May 3 At University of Florida

GAINESVILLE — The University of Florida expects to graduate its largest class ever as 5,101 students complete their studies at the end of the spring semester next week.

Filed under Campus on Friday, April 25, 1997.

William Maples, Internationally Known UF Anthropologist, Dies At 59

GAINESVILLE — University of Florida forensic anthropologist William Maples, internationally known for his work with identification and analysis of human remains, died today at his home. He was 59.

Filed under Campus on Thursday, February 27, 1997.

UF Freshman Hits The Jackpot As First-Time Author

GAINESVILLE — Jim Dodson is an 18-year-old freshman at the University of Florida and already his resume includes a live appearance on national television, an interview with CNN and an upcoming appearance on “Late Night With Conan O’Brien.”

Filed under Campus on Tuesday, February 25, 1997.