If you are a UF student, faculty, staff, or alumni traveling abroad, or if you are an UF international student or scholar, you are eligible to enter the 2014 Global Culture Photography Competition.
Categories: Enter one category only.
1) Study Abroad & Service Learning Students (UF sponsored): Open to all current students who have taken part in a UF Study Abroad program in 2013 or 2014, as well as students who participated in a UF sponsored service learning program abroad. Photographs must have been taken during a trip abroad and reflect the competition theme of "Global Culture."
2) International Students, Scholars & Employees (F-1, J-1, H-1B, TN, E-3, O-1): Open to all current UF international students, scholars, faculty and employees on visa types listed above. Photographs must have been taken anywhere in the United States in 2013 or 2014, meeting the theme of "Global Culture."
3) UF Faculty, Staff & Alumni: Open to all current or retired University of Florida faculty and staff, as well as UF alumni. Photographs must have been taken abroad in 2013 or 2014 and reflect the theme of "Global Culture."
Awards: Judges will award a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each of four categories. 1st prize winners will each receive $100, 2nd prize winners will receive $50 and 3rd prize winners will receive $25.
Deadlines: Submission period opens August 11, 2014. All entries must be received electronically by October 10th, 2014. Winners will be notified by October 24, 2014.
No photographic experience required; just a love for snapping pictures and a yearning to explore!
Information about submission instructions, rules, and Permission to Use Photo Agreement will soon be posted at http://www.ufic.ufl.edu/PD/photocontest.html
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Cottonwood Ag needs Technical Agronomist
The Technical Agronomist will oversee all technical aspects of the
agronomic program for the company, including total responsibility for
the vision and implementation of the precision agriculture program and
the introduction of new software and services that improve profitability
and efficiency at the farm level. The Technical Agronomist will also
participate in routine agronomic work across a wide crop base in all
growing regions across North America.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Lead, plan, manage, and drive the precision agriculture activities of the company in an effort to maximize the value and operational excellence of the existing agricultural portfolio.
2. Collect data by communicating with farmers, suppliers, and labs, and use GIS systems to generate reports, recommendations, and electronic files used in precision agriculture applications.
3. Analyze precision agriculture performance data on a farm-by-farm basis, including financial interpretations, and make recommendations concerning the suitability of specific precision agriculture technologies for each crop and production region.
4. Remain current on technological advances in agriculture and work to introduce new technologies on the farm including new equipment, software, services, and products that have the potential to increase profitability and efficiency of farming operations.
5. Develop and maintain a company-wide, web-based record-keeping system for recording crop inputs, yields, and other field data.
6. Develop computer-based systems that link agricultural operations to other internal efforts (e.g., Food Safety, Agricultural Sustainability, Environmental Stewardship) and departments (e.g., Accounting, Legal, Corporate).
7. Assist the Senior Agronomist in supporting the activities of all production regions through planning, problem solving, and routine agronomic work.
8. Support, educate, and train company representatives to ensure successful adoption of new technologies, methods, services, and products on the farm.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant precision agriculture experience required. Must have working knowledge of soils, fertilizers, weeds, insects and plant pathogens of agronomic importance. Preference will be given to candidates that have expertise with corn, cotton, rice, and/or soybeans. Position requires less than 50% travel.
Qualified candidates should send resumés to Mr. Waylin McCurley:
waylinm@bgi-group.com
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Lead, plan, manage, and drive the precision agriculture activities of the company in an effort to maximize the value and operational excellence of the existing agricultural portfolio.
2. Collect data by communicating with farmers, suppliers, and labs, and use GIS systems to generate reports, recommendations, and electronic files used in precision agriculture applications.
3. Analyze precision agriculture performance data on a farm-by-farm basis, including financial interpretations, and make recommendations concerning the suitability of specific precision agriculture technologies for each crop and production region.
4. Remain current on technological advances in agriculture and work to introduce new technologies on the farm including new equipment, software, services, and products that have the potential to increase profitability and efficiency of farming operations.
5. Develop and maintain a company-wide, web-based record-keeping system for recording crop inputs, yields, and other field data.
6. Develop computer-based systems that link agricultural operations to other internal efforts (e.g., Food Safety, Agricultural Sustainability, Environmental Stewardship) and departments (e.g., Accounting, Legal, Corporate).
7. Assist the Senior Agronomist in supporting the activities of all production regions through planning, problem solving, and routine agronomic work.
8. Support, educate, and train company representatives to ensure successful adoption of new technologies, methods, services, and products on the farm.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant precision agriculture experience required. Must have working knowledge of soils, fertilizers, weeds, insects and plant pathogens of agronomic importance. Preference will be given to candidates that have expertise with corn, cotton, rice, and/or soybeans. Position requires less than 50% travel.
Qualified candidates should send resumés to Mr. Waylin McCurley:
waylinm@bgi-group.com
Monday, July 7, 2014
Free Yogurt!
A survey has been completed as part of a course in the department of Behavioral Sciences and Community Health. The students who have created the survey all are part of public health programs.
This survey is to help understand University of Florida student knowledge on women’s health. The survey will take less than 15 minutes.
Those who choose to participate will receive a coupon for free TCBY frozen yogurt.
The survey can be accessed at https://ufl.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_a02EiGbOhANSSOx
This survey is to help understand University of Florida student knowledge on women’s health. The survey will take less than 15 minutes.
Those who choose to participate will receive a coupon for free TCBY frozen yogurt.
The survey can be accessed at https://ufl.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_a02EiGbOhANSSOx
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Supplemental Assistance for UF Graduate Students
The Supplemental Retention Program (SRP) offers limited tuition assistance for UF students enrolled in a Ph.D .or MFA degree program who have no more than three semesters to completion, and have exhausted all opportunities for a fellowship, assistantship, or other College/Departmental funding. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The funding is designed to assist students with the completion of their degree programs by providing limited tuition assistance. Information and applications are available on our website at http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/finances-and-funding/supplemental-retention-scholarships.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until August 4, 2014.
If you have questions concerning the Supplemental Retention please contact Sarah Perry at saraht@ufl.edu or at 392-6444. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until August 4, 2014.
If you have questions concerning the Supplemental Retention please contact Sarah Perry at saraht@ufl.edu or at 392-6444. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Summer Plunge Day of Service 2014 - July 19th
Join UF students and community members in serving the Gainesville community. Learn about service opportunities in Gainesville, meet new people, and experience YOUR community first-hand!
This year you have the opportunity to join a site of your choice, but hurry and register because spots are limited per site. Please be sure to read the descriptions of the tasks you might be doing, but please be flexible in that they might change closer to the date.
If you are a part of a group or a class and want to do service together, be sure to have each member of your team sign-up ASAP so you can be sure a site has enough spots for all of you. You MUST register individually.
The first 100 participants to show up the day of the event will receive a free t-shirt!
Tell your friends and spread the word! Register Today!
This year you have the opportunity to join a site of your choice, but hurry and register because spots are limited per site. Please be sure to read the descriptions of the tasks you might be doing, but please be flexible in that they might change closer to the date.
If you are a part of a group or a class and want to do service together, be sure to have each member of your team sign-up ASAP so you can be sure a site has enough spots for all of you. You MUST register individually.
The first 100 participants to show up the day of the event will receive a free t-shirt!
Tell your friends and spread the word! Register Today!
Graduate Student Council Seeking Volunteers for Fall 2014 Orientation
The UF Graduate Student Council (GSC) is seeking volunteers for New Graduate Student Orientation on Monday, August 18, 2014, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., to make it as welcoming an experience as possible for new members of the graduate student body at UF.
You can volunteer by:
(1) Joining the Planning Committee to help plan the GSC Information Session and other sessions at Orientation: This committee will meet several times over the summer, will participate in tour guide training and be present at Orientation.
(2) Serving as a tour guide: Tour guides have to train one training session (date and time to be announced) and be present at Orientation. This is an integral role, as it is a main point of contact with new graduate students and involves orienting them to key sites on campus, as well as sharing one's experiences and impressions about being a graduate student at UF.
(3) Stuffing welcome bags: New graduate students receive welcome bags that contain materials about settling in as a graduate student at UF. We need helping hands to put them together, at work sessions whose date and time are to be announced.
(4) Staffing the GSC Table: We need volunteers to staff the GSC Table at Orientation and distribute welcome bags and other information during the event.
If you wish to volunteer or have any questions, please e-mail Arun Pokhrel, Orientation/Fundraising Chair of the UF Graduate Student Council, at apokhrel@ufl.edu or arun.pokrel@gmail.com.
You can volunteer by:
(1) Joining the Planning Committee to help plan the GSC Information Session and other sessions at Orientation: This committee will meet several times over the summer, will participate in tour guide training and be present at Orientation.
(2) Serving as a tour guide: Tour guides have to train one training session (date and time to be announced) and be present at Orientation. This is an integral role, as it is a main point of contact with new graduate students and involves orienting them to key sites on campus, as well as sharing one's experiences and impressions about being a graduate student at UF.
(3) Stuffing welcome bags: New graduate students receive welcome bags that contain materials about settling in as a graduate student at UF. We need helping hands to put them together, at work sessions whose date and time are to be announced.
(4) Staffing the GSC Table: We need volunteers to staff the GSC Table at Orientation and distribute welcome bags and other information during the event.
If you wish to volunteer or have any questions, please e-mail Arun Pokhrel, Orientation/Fundraising Chair of the UF Graduate Student Council, at apokhrel@ufl.edu or arun.pokrel@gmail.com.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Watershed Management Event Information
What: 2014 America’s Watershed Initiative Summit
When: September 30-October 2, 2014
Where: Galt House Hotel, Louisville, KY
Description: The 2014 America’s Watershed Initiative Summit will bring together key private, public, and non-profit sector stakeholders to improve governance of the Mississippi Watershed. AWI is a collaboration that seeks solutions for meeting the multiple demands placed on the vast and complex Mississippi watershed system by integrating issues, partners and ideas at the full watershed scale. AWI seeks to build and implement a vision based on collaboration and mutually beneficial outcomes in contrast to single purpose advocacy.
Website: http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/awi/
Contact: Kiersten Campos-Van Zant kcamposvanzant@ufl.edu
When: September 30-October 2, 2014
Where: Galt House Hotel, Louisville, KY
Description: The 2014 America’s Watershed Initiative Summit will bring together key private, public, and non-profit sector stakeholders to improve governance of the Mississippi Watershed. AWI is a collaboration that seeks solutions for meeting the multiple demands placed on the vast and complex Mississippi watershed system by integrating issues, partners and ideas at the full watershed scale. AWI seeks to build and implement a vision based on collaboration and mutually beneficial outcomes in contrast to single purpose advocacy.
Website: http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/awi/
Contact: Kiersten Campos-Van Zant kcamposvanzant@ufl.edu
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