Month: October 2012
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Penn State professor to talk about behaviors that influence eating
Leann L. Birch, director of the center for childhood obesity at Penn State University, will…
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Marshall Shepherd appointed to Earth Science Subcommittee of NASA Advisory Council
Marshall Shepherd, a professor of geography in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, has…
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Emory University apologizes for past anti-Semitic policies
Emory University has acknowledged past anti-Semitic practices at its former dental school from 1948 to…
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School of Social Work lecture series will examine human rights issues
The School of Social Work will host lectures this fall that focus on international social…
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Award-winning art critic will speak at art school
Paddy Johnson, the founding editor of the blog Art Fag City, will speak Oct. 30…
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Beehive of activity
Video games aren’t to blame for childhood obesity. In fact, they can help, according to…
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Duly quoted: Professor helps others navigate changing political landscape
With election season in full swing, there are those who seek out political news stories…
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‘Above and beyond’
Staff members in UGA’s Career Center, Health Center and Disability Resource Center were recognized by…
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Follow ‘best practices’ guidelines when using social media at UGA
When it comes to posting, tweeting or pinning information about UGA, the Office of Public…
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Claire Clements received Women in the Arts Recognition Award
Claire Clements, associate professor emerita in the College of Education, received the Women in the…
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Survey: Social media affects chances for acceptance at some colleges
College admissions officers, who are increasingly using Facebook and Google when evaluating applicants, are discovering…
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Intruders access personnel records of 8,500 employees
An ongoing investigation into what officials call “a criminal act of computer trespass” reveals that…
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Reporters, editors to discuss journalistic courage
The Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication will hold its McGill Symposium and McGill…
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Jennifer Frum named one of Georgia Trend Magazine’s 2012 Power Women
Jennifer Frum, vice president for public service and outreach, was named one of Georgia Trend…
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Faith Peppers named president of Association for Communication Excellence
Faith Peppers, director of public affairs for the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, was…
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State’s food hubs connect farmers, local markets
A recent survey of state food hubs found that Georgia—through small groups of farmers—provides the…
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Theological school recruitment
Admissions officers from top theological schools will visit UGA Oct. 29 from 6-8 p.m. in…
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Book takes a critical view on Páramo
Contesting Páramo: Critical Biogeography of the Northern Andean Highlands Fausto Sarmiento Kona Publishing and Media…
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Political satire troupe to make rounds before election
Just in time for the upcoming elections, the Capitol Steps, a political satire troupe, will…
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Forum will promote university-based food initiatives
Local Foods UGA, a forum to promote university-based local food initiatives, will be held Oct. 24…
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Advisory group releases guidelines for social media users at UGA
A set of social media guidelines has been released by the UGA Office of Public…
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Former Willson Center director to speak at Sandy Creek Nature Center
Betty Jean Craige, professor emerita of comparative literature and director emerita of the Willson Center…
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Buck Trible
Waring “Buck” Trible is a self-proclaimed lover, of all things, fire ants. He credits UGA,…
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African Studies celebrates 25 years
UGA will mark the 25th anniversary of its African Studies Institute with events starting Nov.…
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