There are many opportunities to be involved with UF's 150th celebration. Please contact the Sesquicentennial Office.

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Public Lecture Wednesday, November 5th, 6:00 PM Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, in the University of Florida Cultural Complex New York artist, Steven Siegel, will present a slide lecture detailing the progression of his work over the past twenty years. Siegel will be visiting the University of Florida from November 4th until November 14th in order to create an outdoor sculpture in collaboration with students, faculty, and Gainesville residents. For more information, please contact Heather Barrett by phone at 392-0201 x256 or by email at hbarrett@ufl.edu
	As a tribute to the rich 150-year legacy of the University of Florida, we offer an original digital movie entitled "DREAM MACHINE". This presentation was produced by the very first graduating classes of the new Digital Arts and Sciences (DAS) program, a partnership founded in the UF Colleges of Engineering and Fine Arts.

Monday, February 10, 2003

University of Florida's 150^th Anniversary Featured in Statewide Television Special
Program Premieres on Sunshine Network Monday, February 10, at 5:00 pm (EST)

     TALLAHASSEE --- In keeping with their local television partnership showcasing Gator athletics, Sunshine Network and the University of Florida recently joined together to produce television coverage of the University's 150^th Celebration Convocation.

     The convocation was the inaugural event of the yearlong celebration of the University of Florida's 150^th anniversary. The University hosted approximately 800 alumni, faculty, students and friends at the prestigious event, which included keynote addresses by Governor Jeb Bush and Forrest Sawyer, a UF alumnus and nationally acclaimed news anchor.

     "University of Florida's 150^th Anniversary" on Sunshine Network premieres Monday, February 10, at 5:00 pm with encore presentations scheduled for February 16, at 7:30 am, and February 21 at 5:00 pm with additional presentations in March.

     The University of Florida's Sesquicentennial celebrates the University's unique accomplishments and history in expanding and deepening human understanding. UF provides for the well being of Florida's citizens through teaching, research, outreach and economic advancement. While featuring its diverse and dynamic academic programs and activities, the Sesquicentennial underscores the University's innovative interdisciplinary approach to the complex issues facing society in the 21st century. UF's reach and influence extend beyond the state to the nation and the world.

     Sunshine Network provides high-quality sports and public affairs programming to viewers throughout the state of Florida. Known primarily for its coverage of professional, amateur, collegiate and high school sports in Florida, the network also boasts an award-winning public affairs division. Public affairs programs air daily on Sunshine Network and include such popular shows as “Capital Dateline” and numerous programs highlighting education, the environment, state politics and cultural activities.

Friday, January 10, 2003

Honoring the Past 150th Celebration Convocation
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Celebration Central - J. Wayne Reitz Union - Rion Ballroom
Keynote addresses by Governor Jeb Bush and NBC Anchor Forrest Sawyer
(Due to large demand and minimal space this program will be simulcast with
entertainment and a master of ceremonies)
Free tickets will be available from 10-4 everyday at the University Auditorium Box Office and all day Friday on the North Lawn.

Shaping the Future 150th Celebration Reception
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
J. Wayne Reitz Union Grand Ballroom
A futuristic theme and great refreshments will kickoff this anniversary year

Gator Nights-150th Celebration Student Kickoff
10:00 PM – 2:00 a.m.
Free food and entertainment all night
Featuring Mentalist, Robert Channing in the Rion Ballroom
Keychain Keepers-150th Celebration memento
Little Astronaut playing at the Orange and Brew

Saturday January 11, 2003

Cultural Plaza Walk
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cultural Plaza, SW 34th and Hull Road
Featuring: Curtis M. Phillips Center for Performing Arts- Backstage Tours
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art- Docent Tours/Open House
Florida Museum of Natural History- Docent Tours/Open House
Shuttle Bus available from Stephen C. O’Connell Center
Refreshments served

SEC Men’s Basketball Opening Home Game (Florida vs. Georgia)
3:00 PM
Bobble Heads for first 1,000 students and 150 T-shirt toss

Flash Cadillac at the Phillips Center
8:00 PM
Go on a fifties rock and roll tour—get ready to shake rattle and roll all for a 1950’s price tag of $1.50. This nationally renowned stage act has 14 albums to their credit.
Tickets are on sale at the Phillips Center Box Office from 10 AM – 6:00 PM everyday.

As we celebrate UF's Sesquicentennial, this page will chronicle the surrounding events as they happen. Other sesquicentennial stories can be found in the press room. Please return soon.

Planning an Event
A Sesquicentennial Celebration committee has been hard at work thinking of ideas and planning for this yearlong observance. We are depending strongly on the colleges, units, programs, organizations and divisions of the university for programs (such as lectures, speakers and outreach) and events (such as dedications, convocations and honors) that will help create a meaningful celebration. These events do not have to be specifically created for the Sesquicentennial Celebration; they may be events and activities that your group does on a yearly basis. However, in 2003, you can give them a Sesquicentennial theme.