Month: April 2012
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Black flies may have a purpose after all
Black flies drink blood and spread disease such as river blindness-creating misery with their presence.…
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New book focuses on teacher development
Teaching for the Students: Habits of Heart, Mind and Practice in the Engaged Classroom Bob…
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New chamber orchestra to give concert of classics, new compositions
The Knights (pictured above), one of the nation’s newest chamber orchestras, will give a…
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Faculty, administrators work to build bridges between teaching, research
More than 60 faculty members and administrators gathered to discuss “The Teaching/Research Nexus: Building Effective…
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‘Roots’ series will introduce research enterprise to new scholars
Graduate students, postdocs and new faculty can learn the ins and outs of the UGA…
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Researchers’ genome map speeds biofuel development
UGA researchers have taken a major step in the ongoing effort to find sources…
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Promotions
The University of Georgia has approved the promotion of 147 faculty members. Board of regents’…
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‘Morrill’ obligation
On July 2, 1862, beneath the unfinished U.S. Capitol Dome and with the Seven…
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In rare (book) form
Fran Teague’s “Theatres and Libraries” course is the first class to be taught in the…
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International Street Festival to be held afternoon of April 14 in downtown Athens
The International Student Life Office will host the 14th annual International Street Festival April…
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Heritage Canada Foundation director to give environment and design lecture
Natalie Bull, executive director of the Heritage Canada Foundation, will speak on, “The Heritage…
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Virginia Tech bans guns on campus
In the wake of campus shooting tragedies in 2007 and 2011, the governing board of…
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Tenure
The University of Georgia approved tenure for 54 faculty members. Board of regents’ approval…
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Several key goals met during 2012 legislative session
The University System of Georgia will receive $1.83 billion in state funding for fiscal year…
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Spring dance concert will feature faculty, guest choreographers
The department of dance will present its Spring Dance Concert 2012 from April 12-14 at…
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Athens Pride march
An Athens Pride march will be held April 21 beginning at noon at Lay Park,…
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ARCO Chamber Orchestra to perform works by visiting Russian artist
The ARCO Chamber Orchestra will present the final 2nd Thursday concert of the academic year…
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Save energy while commuting
For an energy-saving, sustainable commute, UGA’s Office of Sustainability suggests taking the bus, carpooling or…
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Tony Award-winner to direct, choreograph University Theatre’s production of ‘Chicago’
University Theatre presents Chicago, the world-famous musical about fame, fortune and “all that jazz.”…
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President of Dartmouth College nominated for World Bank post
President Barack Obama has nominated Jim Yong Kim, president of Dartmouth College, to the lead…
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Library reserves deadlines
The libraries are now accepting course reserve lists for the 2012 summer and fall semesters.…
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First Circle of Honor Gala to celebrate athletic, academic excellence
The inaugural Circle of Honor Gala celebrating athletic and academic excellence at UGA will be…
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Tate Center Post Office closing
The Post Office in the Tate Student Center will close permanently May 31. Based on…
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