Month: December 2012
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Social support has buffering role on poor diet behaviors, UGA study shows
Older African Americans who are dissatisfied with their lives tend to choose diets high in…
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Five UGA faculty members named AAAS Fellows
Five University of Georgia faculty members have been named Fellows of the American Association for…
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Georgia Museum of Art at UGA to host biennial fundraiser Elegant Salute
The Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia will host its most important…
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Georgia parent-teen driver education program receives national recognition
PRIDE, Parents Reducing Injuries and Driver Error, is one of five programs selected for inclusion…
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Grant funds UGA research on salmonella in ready-to-eat and dry foods
University of Georgia food scientist Joseph Frank has been awarded a $499,998 grant from the…
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Renowned scholar Baruch Halpern joins UGA as Covenant Foundation Professor of Jewish Studies
An internationally recognized scholar whose work combines ancient history, archeology and religious studies has joined…
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Retrospective by major African-American artist William H. Johnson to open at UGA’s GMOA
A new exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service will feature rare paintings by…
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UGA College of Education to host service-learning workshops Jan. 25, Feb. 22
“Why do we have to learn this?” It’s a question asked daily in countless Georgia…
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UGA professor Julie Luft to co-direct national research institute for doctoral students
A research institute for two dozen selected doctoral students in science education will be co-directed…
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Operational procedures announced for inclement winter weather periods
During periods of inclement winter weather, UGA follows a set procedure for announcing operational changes.
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Administrative changes
• Two long-term faculty members in the College of Veterinary Medicine, both of whom head…
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Lilly Fellows Attend Retreat
The 2012-2014 Lilly Teaching Fellows recently attended a two-day retreat at Unicoi State Park and…
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Heart and mind
Psychological factors can have as much—or more—impact on pediatric chest pain as physical ones, a…
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Study finds that glucose mouth rinse boosts self-control
To boost self-control, gargle sugar water. According to a study co-authored by UGA professor of…
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Leidong Mao and the National Science Foundation
Leidong Mao, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, received $200,000 from the…
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Follow the students: McPhaul teacher bases lessons on children’s interests
Phillip Baumgarner isn’t an ordinary preschool teacher.
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Global perspective: UGA ranks high in Open Doors study-abroad report
UGA students are gaining the experiences they need to thrive in today’s global society…
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Annual holiday luncheon expands to three days
“A Cook’s Holiday,” the annual luncheon hosted by Food Services, has expanded to three days…
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Garden website offers colorful preview
The State Botanical Garden’s new website offers visitors a chance to explore the garden’s many…
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Office of Sustainability tests Bulldog Bikes sharing program
When Bulldog Bikes spun to life on campus this fall, UGA students weren’t the…
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December
One hundred twenty seven UGA employees retired Dec. 1. Retirees, their job classification, department and…
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Toy and clothing drive
The Georgia United Credit Union is collecting new toys and articles of clothing for deserving…
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To the rescue
Kelly Bettinger’s grandfather always told her bedtime stories about a little girl who rescued dogs…
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Change for the better
Embryonic stem cells hold great promise as a potential cell-based therapy for myriad serious diseases,…
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