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UGA education professor’s books show how pop culture can enhance classroom learning
Today’s students are awash in technological gadgetry such as iPods, cell phones and handheld video games, but this may not be such a bad thing…
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UGA researcher Rebecca Sharitz receives National Wetlands Award
Rebecca Sharitz, a researcher at the University of Georgia Savannah River Ecology Laboratory received the National Wetlands Award for Science Research at a ceremony in…
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UGA education professor’s math program named among Top 5 in the nation
A University of Georgia education professor’s program to improve the mathematics and technology skills of Georgia educators who teach students from special populations has been…
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UGA researchers find daily ginger consumption eases muscle pain
For centuries, ginger root has been used as a folk remedy for a variety of ailments such as colds and upset stomachs. But now, researchers…
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BB&T gift creates support fund for study of capitalism, market economies
BB&T Corp., the nation’s 10th largest financial holding company, has pledged to give $1.5 million over 10 years to UGA’s Terry College of Business to…
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Making lemon-aide: Instructors teach in public schools on furlough day
For one day in April, four UGA researchers spent their day teaching two fifth grade classes at Benton Elementary School in Nicholson about termites.
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Celebration puts 225th anniversary in perspective
The university community celebrated the anniversary of UGA’s charter over two days by exploring the university’s past on the first day and planning for its…
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Stem cell discovery may key new disease treatment therapies
On May 4, two UGA animal science researchers introduced to the world 13 pigs that may hold the key to new therapies to treat human…
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USG budget picture clears as legislative session concludes
As the 2010 session of the Georgia General Assembly came to a close, the University System found its budget for fiscal year 2011 reduced by…
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Out with a bang
Alton Brown, the award-winning Food Network chef, told graduates that “life is short and it goes by really fast. You can not afford to live…
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New e-mail system
The university will have a new e-mail system beginning June 27, when all UGA faculty, staff and students using UGAMail will be migrated to a…
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New UGACard prices
The cost of a UGACard has increased to $20 from $15. This is the first time the cost of the card has increased in more…
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Poverty, economy grant proposal applications
The Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach is soliciting grant proposals from UGA faculty whose scholarship is related to poverty and…
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Move-in volunteers
Hunker Down with Housing is looking for faculty and staff volunteers to help incoming students move to campus. An early move-in initiative sponsored by University…
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Recreational sports summer youth programming
The Department of Recreational Sports will hold a variety of summer youth programming for faculty, staff and student dependents. Rec Sports Youth Camp is a…
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IAAP meeting
Members of the UGA community are invited to the next monthly meeting of the Athens chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals. The meeting…
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Site helps visitors go green, save green
A new website developed by faculty in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences focuses on multiple ways to go green. Unveiled April 22 on…
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Professor publishes companion Latin text
Scribblers, Sculptors and Scribes: A Companion to Wheelock’s Latin and Other Introductory Textbooks Richard A. LaFleur Harper Collins Publishers $17.99 Richard A. LaFleur, Franklin Professor…
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Retirees May 2010
Six UGA employees retired May 1. Retirees, their job classification, department and length of employment are:Brenda Jean Coker, digital print technician II, central duplicating, 22…
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Living strong: Admissions staffer raises awareness about cancer
At first glance Charlie Carabello looks like a typical UGA employee. He has on a UGA shirt and even a red-and-black bow tie.
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Dr. Susan White, received the 2009 Robert W. Kirk Award
Dr. Susan White, a retired professor of large animal medicine, received the 2009 Robert W. Kirk Award for Professional Excellence from the American College for…
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Kenneth Tanner,chosen as an Outstanding Paper Award Winner
Kenneth Tanner, a professor in workforce education, leadership and social foundations, recently had a paper chosen as an Outstanding Paper Award Winner as part of…
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Judith L. Meyer, delivered the 17th annual Abel Wolman Distinguished Lecture
Judith L. Meyer, Distinguished Research Professor emerita in the Odum School of Ecology, delivered the 17th annual Abel Wolman Distinguished Lecture of the Water Science…
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Drs. Elizabeth Howerth and David Stalknecht, recipients of Distinguished Service Awards
College of Veterinary Medicine faculty members Drs. Elizabeth Howerth, a professor of pathology, and David Stallknecht, a professor of population health, received Distinguished Service Awards…