Taught by Sarah Coates, University Archivist, the Honors UnCommon Read: Untold Stories from the Archives: History of the University of Florida class has a final project wherein students create their own “F” Book. This “F” Book is a “book” that explores one aspect of UF history to an incoming freshman. Students were allowed to choose any topic related to UF history, and were encouraged to explore the following questions in their projects: What would you have wanted to know about this topic if you were an incoming freshman? Why is it important for someone to know about this topic? How does it help someone learn more about UF history? Students were permitted to present their “F” Book in any format they chose–an essay, presentation, podcast, storymap, comic, video, etc.
Some of the students from these classes have given permission for their “F” Book to be displayed. You can find a summary of the projects for each semester below; the full projects are posted on the linked pages. Permission forms are on file in University Archives; if you are the creator of this work and wish to have your work removed from the site, please email archives@uflib.ufl.edu.
UF History Scrapbook “Gators Through Time”
By Deirdre Steele
A handmade scrapbook showing campus highlights with photos. Only available to be viewed in person in Smathers Library. Located in the University Archives Artifact Collection.
Gymnastics at the University of Florida: From Past to Future
By Ian Radford
A summary of the history of the UF Women’s Gymnastics team.
Gymnastics at the University of Florida: From Past to Future
A Guide to Sorority Life at UF for the Potential New Member
By Chloe Greene
A brief overview of the sororities at UF, with information for potential new members who are looking to join a sorority and guide them in their decision for choosing the best sorority for them.
A Guide to Sorority Life at UF for the Potential New Member
A Guide to Smathers Libraries
By James Baron
A guide for new UF students to learn more about the Libraries, their locations, and the services available at each branch from a current UF student’s perspective.