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Economic development duties at UGA to shift June 1
The official who coordinates University of Georgia economic development efforts is moving to a new position at UGA and her duties will be assumed by…
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Public speaking presentation
Reginald Woods, human resources senior manager in the Physical Plant, will give a talk entitled “Public Speaking 101” on May 19 at 5:30 p.m. in…
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Weight Watchers open house
An open house for those interested in joining Weight Watchers at Work will take place from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 22 in Room 310 Conner…
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Outdoor watering restrictions
In response to relaxed watering restrictions by Athens-Clarke County, UGA will make the following operational changes in regard to outdoor water use:1. Campus landscape irrigation…
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Young Dawg work sites needed
The Young Dawgs Program, coordinated by Human Resources, is in need of university work sites to place 50 local high school students in unpaid internships…
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Terry alumni explain why they give back
The Terry College of Business’ alumni relations department has a new Web site that features flash technology and a routinely updated message from Dean Robert…
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New book examines politics, policies, academic differences between China, U.S.
A Bridge Too Far? Commonalities and Differences between China and the United States Edited by Robert Grafstein and Fan Wen Lexington Books $70 A new…
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History in the making
From streaking to study abroad, Larry Dendy has witnessed and written about nearly four decades of UGA history.
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Wendy B. Zomlefer, received the 2009 Gala Award of Excellence
Wendy B. Zomlefer, senior research scientist and curator of the department of plant biology’s herbarium, received the 2009 Gaia Award of Excellence from the Florida…
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Larry Munson, inducted into the nationial Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame
Larry Munson, longtime UGA football radio announcer, was inducted into the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame during the organization’s 50th Annual Awards…
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Vince Dooley, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Auburn
Vince Dooley, former head football coach and director of athletics, recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Auburn University. Given annually by the Auburn Alumni…
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Gauri Datta, elected a Fellow in the Institute of Matematical Statistics
Gauri Datta, a professor in the statistics department, has been elected a Fellow in the Institute of Mathematical Statistics. The fellowship honors scientists who exemplify…
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Sarah E. Blackwell, named 2009 Professor of the Year
Sarah E. Blackwell, an associate professor of Spanish, has been named the 2009 Professor of the Year by the Georgia chapter of the American Association…
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Deryl Bailey,is president-elect of the Association for Conselor Education and Supervision
Deryl Bailey, an associate professor in the department of counseling and human development services, is president-elect of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, a…
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GMOA launches virtual museum
The Georgia Museum of Art recently launched a virtual museum in Second Life featuring paintings and drawings from its permanent collection. The virtual museum contains…
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Archway Partnership wins award
UGA recently was awarded the 2009 Outreach Scholarship W.K. Kellogg Foundation Engagement Award for its Archway Partnership program. The Archway Partnership is now one of…
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‘Georgia Review’ wins 13 awards
The Georgia Review, UGA’s quarterly journal of arts and letters, recently earned six gold honors and a total of 13 citations at the Magazine Association…
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UGA renews international cooperative agreement with Egyptian university
UGA renewed its International Cooperative Agreement with Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt, on March 2. At present, a major focus of the 15-year partnership…
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OASIS access will transition on May 20
An upcoming transition from OASIS to MyID means students will no longer be required to use their Social Security number to access OASIS via the…
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State Farm gift funds creation of new sales lab in Terry College of Business
State Farm has committed $96,000 to establish a sales lab at the Terry College of Business. The donation will benefit Terry’s marketing department, which will…
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Protect yourself from mosquitoes
Georgia’s drought kept mosquitoes at bay. But an abundance of rain and warm weather has sparked dormant eggs to hatch. “As long as these mosquitoes…
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UAE University now offers doctorates
United Arab Emirates University in Abu Dhabi will become the first native Persian Gulf university to confer Ph.D.s, The Chronicle of Higher Education reported. Programs…
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Australian colleges, universities see big jump in international enrollment
International student enrollment in Australian colleges and universities jumped 20 percent over last year despite poor economic conditions, The Chronicle of Higher Education reported. The…
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Spring scenes
Past, present-and possibly- future members of the UGA community made campus abuzz with activity as the semester drew to a close