 Student Newsletter | Oct.-Nov. 2009
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UF's Annual Gator
Growl Event
Gator
Growl is back and it is expected to be one of the best yet! The JabbaWockeez, a male dance group and the
winners of the hit television show "America's Best Dance Crew," are set to hit
the stage alongside comedian Dana Carvey and musical group "Of a Revolution."
The event will be held at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 16th,
2009. Ticket prices are $25 for general admission and $15 for faculty, student,
and staff.
For more information visit the Gator Growl website.
 Tweet InsideUf
For
those of you who have been bitten by
the twitter bug, you can now receive all
the latest UF updates by following InsideUF -
the
official campus news of the University of Florida.
Web site created by
UF student helps students find volunteer opportunities
The University of Florida's Center for Leadership and Service has announced a partnership
with SweatMonkey, a Web- based resource created by a UF sophomore to engage
students in community service. This will
be a website that will help students learn about service opportunities and
organizations find volunteers.
Two UF professors' books on Oprah's Reading List
If
you glanced at Oprah's "25 Books You Can't Put Down" Reading List then you
might have noticed Mary Robison's "One D.O.A., One on the Way" and Jill Ciment's "Heroic Measures." Both authors are faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts
and Sciences Graduate Creative Writing Program.
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 Extension Policy & Fee
Once registered,
you have 16 weeks to complete the course; an additional 16-week extension is
automatically granted resulting in 32 weeks to complete the course. If
the course is not completed in 32 weeks, an "E" grade is posted on your
transcript.
If you have made significant academic progress (i.e., completion of
50% or more of the course with passing grades) you may request a final extension
from the instructor. If granted, you
must then contact our office to pay the $100 extension fee to receive the FINAL 16-week
extension for a total of 48 weeks.
Please note that your
course grade will be posted on the 48-week expiration date. Any student experiencing extenuating
circumstances that hinder course completion should contact our office for
further consideration.
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College students are
flocking to sustainability degrees, careers
 There
is good news for students looking to pursue a career in sustainability. According to an article in USA Today, the
availability of "green" degree programs is increasing as a result of the growing
interest in sustainability and the environment. From master's degrees in environmental studies
to architecture degrees that focus on the production of energy-efficient
buildings, colleges are making an effort to provide appropriate educational
programs to meet the demand.
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Stories From You - Our Students
Send to us your story of progress
or achievement owing to your Flexible Learning course. We'd love to hear how and what you are
doing!
Please forward this newsletter to anyone
you think might be interested in Flexible Learning programs or courses. Thank you!
Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
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