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Record number of students participating in the UGA Washington Semester Program during spring
A record number of participants in the University of Georgia Washington Semester Program-21-have headed to the nation’s capital.
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Georgia Law hosts conference on human rights and climate change
The University of Georgia School of Law will host a conference on International Human Rights and Climate Change Feb. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30…
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WNEG-TV’s Dilworth announces retirement
Legendary Georgia journalist and broadcaster Billy Dilworth has announced plans to step out of the limelight at the end of January, retiring from the University…
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UGA College of Veterinary Medicine student organization hosts benefit auction
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine’s Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association is hosting a benefit auction at the Oconee County…
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UGA’s College of Veterinary Medicine to host 47th Annual Veterinary Conference & Alumni Weekend
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine will host its 47th Annual Veterinary Conference & Alumni Weekend on March 26-27 at the Classic Center…
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SPIA researchers to study water conflicts
Two researchers in the School of Public and International Affairs will determine how to prevent and manage conflicts between nations who share sources of freshwater.
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Dynamic Duo: Researchers discover biological basis of ‘bacterial immune system’
A team of scientists led by researchers at UGA has discovered how this defense system works, and the finding could lead to new classes of…
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CDC expert will discuss global health strategy
The intersection between global public health and international law will be the focus of a School of Law Dean Rusk Center lecture Jan. 21. Dr.…
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Insurance payroll deductions to change for biweekly employees
Paychecks may look a little different in February for benefits-eligible employees who are paid biweekly.
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Faculty receive seed grants to study persistent poverty in state
For the fifth consecutive year, UGA faculty members have been awarded grants to support creative scholarship related to poverty.
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$5 million USDA grant focuses on water-saving technologies
Many ornamental nursery growers test to see if their plants need water by sticking a finger in the soil to feel if it’s dry. Or,…
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Former faculty member to give Founders’ Day Lecture
In observance of the university’s 225th anniversary, Gary K. Bertsch, a former UGA faculty member and administrator, will present the Founders’ Day Lecture at 3…
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Two administrators assume additional responsibilities
Two veteran UGA administrators will take on additional responsibilities, according to an announcement by Jere Morehead, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost.
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Living Green
The university is continuing a solid push toward lasting sustainability practices with the construction of the first “green” residence hall on campus.
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Revised fundraising policy
Due to more stringent income reporting requirements by the IRS, UGA’s policy and procedure regarding fundraising events has been revised and expanded. The new policy…
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Training and development classes
Training and development has announced its winter schedule of classes which includes new titles as well as popular classes for professional and career development. New…
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2010 health insurance cards
Benefits-eligible faculty and staff who did not change health plans for 2010 should continue to use 2009 insurance cards. New cards will be mailed only…
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University directory online
The searchable UGA directory is now available online at http://uga.dirxion.com/WebProject.asp?CodeId=7.1.7.1#. The directory includes contact information for faculty, staff and students as well as some general…
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Retirees January 2010
Thirty UGA employees retired Jan. 1. Retirees, their job classification, department and length of employment are: Sara Y. Battey, senior procurement specialist, procurement, 29 years/6…
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Bill Reeves, received awards from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Bill Reeves, a senior graphic designer in University Printing, received first place awards both regionally and nationally from the National Extension Association of Family and…
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Depsy Karlas, honored at Liszt-Garrison Music Festival and Competition
Despy Karlas, a retired piano professor, was honored in October when the recipient of the first Despy Karlas Award was named at the Liszt-Garrison Music…
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Su-I Hou, new associate editor for the book and media review department
Su-I Hou, an associate professor of health promotion and behavior, was appointed to serve as an associate editor for the book and media review department…
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Juli Fields, new member of National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association
Juli Fields, director of alumni relations for the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, was appointed to the board of directors for the National Agricultural…
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Alan Covich, new president of the International Association for Ecology
Alan Covich, a professor of ecology, has been elected to a four-year term as president of the International Association for Ecology. The association was established…