Month: August 2013
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UGA experts on aging to advise Georgia’s dementia task force
Because Alzheimer’s disease is considered a major public health priority, more than 40 states currently…
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New UGA Faculty Research Clusters to focus on humanities, arts
The University of Georgia’s Jane and Harry Willson Center for Humanities and Arts launched its…
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UGA lab plays key role in identifying dolphin virus, urges people not to touch stranded animals
The University of Georgia Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, based at the College of Veterinary Medicine,…
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NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon helps Campus Kitchen at UGA prepare meals
NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon came to the University of Georgia today to join the Campus…
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Committee seeks executive director of legal affairs for UGA
University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead has appointed a committee to conduct a national…
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Nikola Madzirov to discuss Balkan literature, culture, politics
Nikola Madzirov, a Macedonian poet whose work has been translated into 30 languages and published…
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UGA startup company receives $1.95 million to provide better science teaching tools
Two federal grants totaling $1.95 million will provide jobs and research support for a growing…
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UGA president establishes need-based scholarship fund
University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead is continuing his commitment to students through a…
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Met Opera winner to open UGA’s 2013-2014 Second Thursday Concert Series
Brandon Cedel, one of six winners of the 2013 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, will…
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National expert on school reform to speak at UGA State of Education Conference
Larry Cuban, a professor emeritus of education at Stanford University and a national expert on…
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University Housing launches annual room of the year contest
The University of Georgia Department of Housing and the UGA Residence Hall Association are launching…
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UGA College of Engineering, Clemson team up to detect cancer
While many college football fans are focused on this week’s matchup between the University of…
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UGA College of Environment and Design establishes student ambassador program
The University of Georgia College of Environment and Design has established a Student Ambassador program,…
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UGA police officer, emergency operations manager receive Kassinger Scholarships
The Edward T. and Sarah Laurent Kassinger Scholarship board has awarded 2013 Kassinger Scholarships to…
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‘Moonrise’ book release event to be held at State Botanical Garden
Cassandra King, bestselling author of “The Sunday Wife” and “The Same Sweet Girl” will speak…
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UGA researchers find way to improve plant defenses without negatively impacting growth
Salicylic acid is key to protecting plants from everything from extreme temperatures to diseases. But…
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UGA journalism professor receives Deutschmann Award for research
Lee Becker, a professor of journalism in University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism and…
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Srinivas Aravamudan, Duke University dean of humanities, to speak at UGA
Srinivas Aravamudan, a professor and dean of humanities at Duke University, will give the first…
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First Person Project hosts ‘It Was a Big Year’ recording session
The next interviews for the First Person Project, an oral history series documenting the experiences…
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‘Research misconduct’ reported at University of Utah laboratory
An internal review at the University of Utah found that researchers in a hematology study…
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James Reap elected to board of directors
James K. Reap, an associate professor in the College of Environment and Design, has been…
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Phone directory verification
All regular, benefit-eligible faculty and staff are encouraged to review their work and home address…
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8 ways to create a healthy mind
1) Be physically active.2) Exercise your mind.• Do crossword or other puzzles.• Start a new…
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Private giving tops $100 million for eighth straight year
UGA raised more than $117 million in gifts and new commitments for the 2013 fiscal…
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