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Operational update
(April 3, 2020): As part of the university's operations during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, print publication of Columns has been temporarily suspended.
In the meantime, an online edition of Columns will be distributed weekly via email. Those who only receive the print edition of Columns can temporarily change their delivery preference at https://news.uga.edu/columns/delivery-preference/.
The Columns website will continue to be updated weekly. The print version of Columns will resume when employees return to working on campus.
For more COVID-19 information and resources, visit www.uga.edu/coronavirus.
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Three faculty members receive 2020 Russell Awards
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UGA provides financial assistance to students in need
Funds will help all students who have exhausted available resources.
Lillian Eby receives SEC Faculty Achievement Award
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Public health hackathon produces COVID-19 resources
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Contemporary art gift to transform museum operations
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Social scientists worldwide collaborate on COVID-19
Project will study how psychology, culture affect spread of coronavirus.
Be leery of ‘immune boosting’ diets and pills
UGA expert recommends following well-established guidelines.