Congratulations to Peter Hirschfeld, Professor of Physics, UFF-UF Senator and Chair of the Government Relations Committee for being selected as UF’s Teacher/Scholar of the Year. “Originating in 1960, this is the University of Florida’s most prestigious and oldest faculty award. In selecting the awardee, the Award Committee designates a faculty member who demonstrates distinguished achievement in both teaching and scholarly activity (manifested by scholarly research, creative writing, original works of art, etc.) and visibility within and beyond the university.”  (source: Office of the Provost website)