GENERAL INFORMATION 56 Center for Instructional and Research Computing Activities (CIRCA), Office of Academic Technology (AT) Services available to graduate students include electronic thesis and dissertation computing support; phone and walk-in consulting; GatorLink mail; web and dialup services; UNIX@ and Computing and Networking Services (CNS) computing accounts; software distribution; and the use of computer classrooms, multimedia equipment, and laboratories; and programming languages and packages for mathematical and statistical analysis. The AT/CIRCA computer classrooms are available for personal and academic use. They are equipped with IBM-compatible and Macintosh-compatible computers, laser printers, plotters, and scanners. CIRCA computer facilities offer students applications for word processing, spreadsheets, data analysis, graphics, and the Internet. Instructors whose courses require UNIX@ or IBM mainframe computing may apply for class computing accounts. Applications for these instructional accounts are available in E520 Computer Sciences and Engineering (CSE). Instructors may reserve CIRCA computer classrooms or multimedia lecture classrooms for class sessions. Instructors may also use site-licensed WebCT (Web Course Tools) software to provide a framework for developing course resources. For more information about AT/CIRCA and other AT units, contact the UF Computing Help Desk, E520 CSE, helpdesk@ufl.edu, (352)392-HELP, or see the AT website at http://www.circa.ufl.edu. Art Galleries Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art provides the most advanced facilities for exhibiting, studying, and preserving works of art. The Harn offers approximately 15 changing exhibitions per year. The Museum's collection includes the arts of the Americas, Africa, and Asia and contemporary international works of art. Exciting performances, family programs, lectures, and films are also featured. Museum hours are 11am to 5pm Tuesday through Friday, 10am to 5pm Saturday, and 1 to 5pm Sunday. The Harn Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums. For more information, visit http://www.harn.ufl.edu. The University Gallery, established in 1965, is an essential component of the teaching, research, and service missions of the School of Art and Art History. The Gallery's primary purpose is to present high-quality visual- arts exhibitions that reach a diverse cross section of the University's many academic disciplines and core research areas and to provide rich first-hand interaction with cutting-edge artwork for art students and faculty to foster learning in art. Focus Gallery (in the lobby of the School of Art and Art History offices in the Fine Arts Complex) was established in 1963. Public exhibition space is used by students and faculty sponsors in the School of Art and Art History to experiment with artwork and experience the production of art exhibitions. Grinter Galleries (in the lobby of Grinter Hall) was established in 1972. This venue is reserved for exhibitions of international art and artifacts that teach about world culture. Many of the University's international centers are located in Grinter Hall, and their programs provide content for the galleries' exhibitions. Performing Arts University of Florida Performing Arts brings a diverse range of events to its venues each season, including theatre, chamber, classical, dance, family, jazz, opera, pops, film, and world music/dance. The 1,700-seat Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts features computerized lighting and sound systems. Its Black Box Theatre is used for experimental or small musical productions, recitals, and receptions. The historic University Auditorium seats 867 and provides a classic setting for chamber and solo concerts, lectures, and more. The Baughman Center, a breathtaking pavilion on the shores of Lake Alice, is an inspirational setting for both contemplation and celebration. For information about UFPA: administrative offices, phone (352)392-1900. For event information or tickets: Phillips Center Box Office, phone (352)392-ARTS ext. 2787, website http://www. performingarts.ufl.edu. Florida Museum of Natural History The Florida Museum of Natural History was created by the Legislature in 1917 as a department of the University of Florida. Through its affiliation with the University, it carries dual responsibility as the official State Museum of Florida and as the University museum. The public education and exhibits division of the Museum is in Powell Hall, on Hull Road at the western edge of campus, situated between the Ham Museum of Art and the Center for the Performing Arts. Opened in 1998, Powell Hall is devoted exclusively to permanent and traveling exhibits, educational and public programs, and special events. Powell Hall is open from 10 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday, and 1 to 5 pm on Sunday and holidays. The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Addmission for the Butterfly Rainforest exhibit, which opened in 2004, is $7.50 for adults and $4.50 for children ages 3-12. There is no admission charge for the remainder of the Museum. The research and collections division of the Museum is in Dickinson Hall, at the corner of Museum Road and Newell Drive. This building is not open to the public. The Museum operates as a center of research in anthro- pology and natural science. Under the director are three administrative units: the Office of the Director is respon- sible for administrative oversight and also for fund-raising and development; the Department of Natural History