Month: April 2013
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Rising stock
In a New York Times article about the resurging popularity of studying the history of…
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eLC-New workshops
Introductory workshops about eLC-New, powered by Desire2Learn, are now available for faculty and staff. eLC-New…
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Sixth edition of reference book published
Theoretical Models and Processes of Reading Edited by Donna Alvermann, Bob Ruddell and Norman J.…
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Philosophy department website updated
Nothing is permanent except change, said Greek philosopher Heraclitus. That’s certainly true for the philosophy…
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Plant therapy
Brad Davis describes himself as a “plant person,” a description easy to confirm after seeing…
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Size matters
Daniel Promislow, a genetics professor in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, was featured…
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LACSI art exhibition offers ‘reflections’ of Latin America’s beauty
Reflections of the Latin American Natural Environment, a national juried exhibition of contemporary art, is…
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Obituary: Frederick Pond Ferré
Frederick Ferré, former chair of philosophy and religion, died unexpectedly March 22, the day before…
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Plant geneticists isolate short stature gene in dwarf pearl millet
While pearl millet is a major food staple in some of the fastest growing regions…
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Georgia Museum of Art exhibition to showcase 19th-century face jugs
The Georgia Museum of Art will present the exhibition Face Jugs: Art and Ritual in…
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‘Al Jazeera’ reporter to receive McGill Medal for Journalistic Courage
Dorothy Parvaz, a U.S. journalist who was captured, jailed and interrogated for 19 days while…
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University prepares for its first interim accreditation report
Just one year after its accreditation was reaffirmed unconditionally and its Compliance Certification held up…
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Six faculty members named 2013-2014 Study in a Second Discipline Fellows
Six faculty members will spend the next academic year expanding their range of expertise as…
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Candlelight memorial service to be held for faculty, staff, students
Twelve UGA faculty, staff and students who died since last April will be honored at…
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Health center awarded full accreditation
The UGA Health Center was awarded accreditation for all services, the highest recognition for health…
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Outstanding Advisor Awards given to faculty member, two advisors
UGA’s Outstanding Advisor Awards were presented this year to Terence Centner, a faculty member in…
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Researchers receive $3M grant to assess alcohol education
The benefit of two “inoculations” of family-centered prevention programs designed to deter alcohol use among…
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Here to help: Housing and retention coordinator aids with students’ needs
Keith Allen encounters students in his job who are often unsure of exactly what to…
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Students learn obesity reality in virtual world
UGA professors use computer simulations to make obesity lessons come alive in the classroom.
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Christine Franklin
Christine Franklin is passionate about teaching statistics and believes that statistical literacy is essential for…
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Rebeka Geer
Rebeka Geer, a senior majoring in public relations, has—literally—climbed some amazing heights during her years…
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Pharmacy faculty, students reach out to local clinic
The College of Pharmacy provides crucial volunteer services at Mercy Health Center in Athens.
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Lillian Eby named director of UGA’s Owens Institute
Lillian Eby, University of Georgia professor of psychology, has been appointed director of UGA’s William…
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