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UGA doctoral student in student affairs to be keynote speaker at national conference
Khrystal L. Smith, a doctoral candidate in the University of Georgia’s college student affairs administration program, has been invited to be a keynote speaker at…
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Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases to host health symposium
UGA’s Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases will host an international research symposium, “Global Health through Research,” Sept. 19-20 at the Georgia Center for…
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Russell Library to host lecture, screening for ‘Highlander’ exhibit
The Russell Library will hold an opening program lecture and screening in conjunction with its new exhibit, The Highlander Center: Weaving the Threads of Justice,…
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Alumnus’ TV show to premiere on BET
Somebodies, a new sitcom created by UGA alumnus Henry Cameron “Hadjii” Hand will premiere at 10 p.m. Sept. 9 on the BET network. Nate Kohn,…
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Enroll for benefits at HRconnection
Human resources has established an online process for enrolling and requesting changes in UGA benefits programs. Faculty and staff may now use HRconnection, www.hrconnection.com. New…
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Violations cost U. of New Mexico
The University of New Mexico will hand out fewer football scholarships and have fewer coaches recruiting off campus due to penalties exacted by the National…
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Proposed affirmative-action ban fails to make it onto Arizona ballot
A proposal to halt the use of affirmative-action preferences by public higher educations institutions in Arizona did not garner enough signatures to make it onto…
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Study finds that walking helps elderly lessen disability risk
Older adults can decrease their risk of disability and increase their likelihood of maintaining independence by 41 percent by participating in a walking exercise program,…
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Spreading the word
It’s hard to imagine a gas that’s invisible, odorless, tasteless, kills more people each year than drunk driving, and could be found in nearly any…
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Alumnus wins fellowship to study Mandarin in China
Recent UGA graduate Lee Moore has been awarded a two-year Language Flagship Fellowship from the U.S. Department of Defense’s National Security Education Program to study…
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Finance and administration selects two for its ’08–’09 Fellows Program
Two employees in the Division of Finance and Administration have been selected as participants in the F&A Fellows Program. Now in its fourth year, the…
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Uga VII’s reign opens with a victory
Before the Aug. 30 football victory over Georgia Southern University, Damon Evans (left), director of athletics, and UGA President Michael F. Adams slip the official…
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Open book
An “Owl Prowl” at Memorial Park’s Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail is one of the diverse activities planned to celebrate The Big Read in Athens from…
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Upcoming symposium will focus on safety during emergencies
“Responding to Emergencies on Campus: UGA and You,” a symposium on campus security, is scheduled for 8:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 11 in the Chapel. The event…
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Second annual Diversity Days celebration kicks off Sept. 8
The Office of Institutional Diversity will hold its second annual Embracing Diversity celebration, an institution-wide series of events to highlight the connections among all members…
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Ombudspersons program established
Furthering UGA’s commitment to creating a positive learning and work environment, an ombudspersons program has been established and three representatives have been named for students,…
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Jessica Van Parys
Jessica Nicole Van Parys feels fortunate for her experiences at UGA. She recently completed a study with Terry College of Business professors Chris Cornwell and…
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Study in JAMA study links primary care shortage with salary disparities
The nation’s shortage of primary care physicians has been linked to a host of poor health outcomes, and a new study published in the Journal…
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Participants in UGA’s Washington Semester Program head to capital on Sept. 8
Against the backdrop of the upcoming presidential election this fall, University of Georgia junior Lucas Puente will have the opportunity to serve as an intern…
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UGA gears up for second annual Diversity Days Celebration- Sept. 8
The University of Georgia’s Office of Institutional Diversity is gearing up for its second annual Embracing Diversity celebration, an institution-wide series of events to highlight…
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UGA leads effort to swat down major vegetable disease
In the Southeast, thrips are tomato and pepper farmers’ No. 1 enemy. The tiny, plant-feeding bugs carry a disease that can devastate their crops. A…
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PSO staff award nominations
The Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach invites nominations for the Public Service and Outreach Staff Award for Excellence. Eligibility and…
