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Writing Fellows Program
In an ongoing effort to make writing an integral part of UGA’s educational experience, the Office of the Vice President for Instruction announces the continuation…
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Award nominations
The Graduate School is seeking nominations for the 2011 Award for Innovation in Graduate Education. Any college, school, program or department offering a graduate degree…
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Pet first-aid class
A “Cat and Dog First Aid” class will be offered Oct. 24 from 2-6 p.m. in Room 202 of the Ramsey Student Center. The class…
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Green offices program
The Office of Sustainability is launching the Green Offices Program on Oct. 20. The program will teach campus offices about energy conservation, waste reduction, recycling,…
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Graduate School workshop
The Graduate School will host a workshop to review the National Research Council’s statistical methods and discuss how programs can effectively use the data for…
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Libraries offer guide to Clarke County
The UGA Libraries provide a comprehensive online guide to the Athens-Clarke County community. The guide offers more than 1,200 links to a range of resources…
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Education professor co-authors book on enhancing science learning for students
Diversity and Equity in Science Education: Research Policy and Practice By Cory Buxton and Okhee Lee Teachers’ College Press $74 Hard cover $35.95 Paperback Comprehensive,…
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The accidental professor: Education faculty member answers call to teach
Cory Buxton planned to be a geologist until teaching knocked on his door.
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The e-book effect
A Wall Street Journal article about how e-publishing is changing the business structure of big book publishers quoted UGA English Professor Jed Rasula. Speaking about…
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Incredible, yes; edible, maybe
A CNN story detailing recent safety issues concerning chicken eggs quoted Michael Lacy, head of the department of poultry science in the College of Agricultural…
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The family that saves together
A USA Today article about the effects of what families are doing in response to the economic recession and increased housing costs quoted Christine Burgoyne,…
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It makes sense
The Dallas Morning News quoted David Shipley, a UGA School of Law professor, in an article about Southwest Airlines Co.’s acquisition of AirTran Airways Inc.…
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The advantage
In an article about the Georgia lieutenant governor’s race between Republican incumbent Casey Cagle and Democratic challenger Carol Porter, the Washington Examiner quoted UGA political…
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Passing it along
An article in U.S. News and World Report highlighting findings from his research showing that breast-fed babies are much more likely to put on excess…
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History department to hold inaugural Gregory Visiting Lecture on Oct. 20
The history department will hold the inaugural Amanda and Greg Gregory Visiting Lecture on Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. in the Chapel. Victoria Bynum, professor…
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Campus Sustainability Day to be held at Tate Student Center, UGA Bookstore
The university’s Office of Sustainability and Go Green Alliance will sponsor Campus Sustainability Day on Oct. 20 at the Tate Student Center and UGA Bookstore.…
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UGA College of Pharmacy’s annual Dawgtoberfest scheduled for Oct. 20
In conjunction with American Pharmacists Month, the College of Pharmacy will hold its eighth annual Dawgtoberfest: Rx for Good Health on Oct. 20 from noon-3…
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Pumpkin picking time has arrived
To find the perfect fall pumpkin, Paul Pugliese, the agriculture and natural resources agent for the Cooperative Extension office in Cherokee County, says to check…
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Georgia board of regents approve new medical university name
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents recently approved a request to change the name of the Medical College of Georgia to the Georgia…
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Alumnus donates $100 million to Columbia’s business school
Henry Kravis, a Columbia University alumnus, recently made a pledge to donate $100 million to his alma mater’s business school, The Chronicle of Higher Education…
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Professor’s gift helps childhood literacy
For 4-year-old Rosie Thao, Saturdays mean pancakes and books.
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Taking root
About 200 new trees will be planted on campus this year.
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John Inscoe named Albert B. Saye Professor of History
John Inscoe, a faculty member noted for his work in Southern history at UGA since 1984, has been named Albert B. Saye Professor of History.
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Melting point
The summer of 2010 was agonizingly hot in much of the continental U.S., and the record-setting temperatures refocused attention on global warming.