Economic Policy / Politics
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November 17, 2011 | Events on Campus
Conference to tackle public sector financial crisis in U.S., Europe
The University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs will host the "The Future of the Social Welfare State: The U.S. and Europe" conference on Dec. 9 from 12:30-5:45 p.m. at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center and Hotel. The event is free and open to the public.
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October 24, 2011 | Events on Campus
Diplomacy, trade, development focus of global engagement conference
Global engagement is more than just a phrase at the University of Georgia. For the past decade, it has been a central part of the university's strategy. On Nov. 10, the University of Georgia and the Atlanta Consular Corps will take globalization a step further with an inaugural symposium on "Global Engagement 2011: Public diplomacy, trade and economic development." The keynote speaker will be Reta Jo Lewis, special representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, who is a UGA alumna.
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October 10, 2011 | Events on Campus
UGA Terry College professors to discuss ‘The Great Recession Three Years In’ Oct. 12
Three years into the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, a faculty panel from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business will offer their perspectives on the current economic crisis and what lies ahead at a public forum Wednesday, Oct. 12. The panel discussion, titled "The Great Recession Three Years In," will be held at 6:30 p.m. in room 213 of Sanford Hall on the UGA campus. The forum is sponsored by the UGA Economics Society.
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September 29, 2011 | Events on Campus
Former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin to open UGA Terry Leadership Speaker Series
Atlanta's former mayor, Shirley Franklin, will be the inaugural speaker for the 2011-12 University of Georgia Terry Leadership Speaker Series. Her presentation will be Friday, Oct. 7 at 10:10 a.m. in room 101 of the Miller Learning Center.
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September 13, 2011 | General News
UGA Institute for Women’s Studies to host Women and Girls in Georgia conference
The University of Georgia Institute for Women's Studies is hosting the fourth annual Women and Girls in Georgia Conference on Oct. 8 in the Zell B. Miller Learning Center on campus. This year's theme is "Women and the Economic Crisis: Responding to Tough Times."
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August 10, 2011 | General News
Forbes gives Terry College MBA program best-ever ranking
MBA graduates from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business reported a higher return on their investment in a graduate business degree in 2011 than they did two years ago, according to a new survey in Forbes magazine.
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July 21, 2011 | General News
UGA experts to offer commentary on federal government’s debt ceiling dilemma
The following faculty experts from the University of Georgia are available to discuss a wide range of issues related to the federal government’s debt ceiling crisis and how consumers will be impacted. Their contact information is included for your convenience.
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June 21, 2011 | General News
Federal Reserve Bank’s Lockhart to be UGA’s summer Commencement speaker
Dennis P. Lockhart, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, will be the speaker for the University of Georgia's combined undergraduate and graduate summer Commencement ceremony Saturday, August 6 at 9:30 a.m. in Stegeman Coliseum.
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May 3, 2011 | General News
How the death of Osama bin Laden will affect U.S. presidential politics and the economy
A number of faculty experts from the University of Georgia are available to discuss issues related to the death of Osama bin Laden, such as how it will affect the president's approval rating as the U.S. prepares for the presidential election in 2012, along with how the political unrest in the Middle East will affect economic recovery and rising energy prices. The following is a list of UGA experts available for commentary. Their contact information is included for your convenience. Please feel free to contact UGA News Service at 706/542-8083 or news@uga.edu should you need additional assistance.
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March 14, 2011 | General News
UGA’s Terry College Executive Education foresees a rise in program enrollment, an indicator of
A surge in enrollment figures for university-based executive education programs is seen as a lagging indicator of an economic recovery.
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March 14, 2011 | General News
UGA School of Law Sibley Lecture speaker to assess financial reform bill
The University of Georgia School of Law’s 107th Sibley Lecture will explore the aftermath of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 as well as the current vulnerability of the U.S. financial system.
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December 15, 2010 | General News
Georgia Economic Outlook 2011
More than 800 Atlanta executives, government leaders and University of Georgia alumni are registered for the Georgia Economic Outlook luncheon in Atlanta. The Dec. 15th program at the Georgia World Congress Center is the 28th annual economic forecast luncheon hosted by UGA's Terry College of Business.
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December 7, 2010 | General News
28th annual Georgia Economic Outlook luncheon set for Dec. 15 in Atlanta, hosted by UGA Terry Colleg
The annual Georgia Economic Outlook luncheon, hosted by the University of Georgia Terry College of Business, will feature two speakers who will present the economic forecast for the state and nation on Wednesday, Dec. 15, in Atlanta.
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October 7, 2010 | Events on Campus
Former U.S. ambassador to Romania to share how the country has emerged as the new Italy
Join former U.S. Ambassador to Romania James C. Rosapepe and his wife, award-winning journalist Sheilah Kast, as they discuss a country that has survived communism and is now a thriving democracy.
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January 27, 2010 | General News
Athens-Clarke manager shares experience with future leaders
Alan Reddish, manager of the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government, recently shared his insights into local government first-hand with a class of University of Georgia graduate students.