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Research shows high self-esteem is not always what it’s cracked up to be
Oscar Levant, a mid-century pianist, film star and wit, once watched noted keyboardist and composer George Gershwin spend an evening playing his own music at…
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Monthly, daily campus parking fees will increase this summer
Campus parking fees for UGA faculty, staff and students will increase in the coming academic year-the first increase since the current rate structure was adopted…
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UGA brings in big returns for national college recycling contest
More than 271 tons-23 times the weight of the entire 2008 UGA football team-of glass, plastic, steel, paper and cardboard materials were recycled by the…
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Reduce indoor allergy triggers
With spring comes pollen season, and while little can be done to control outdoor allergens, you can knock out indoor allergens with a bit of…
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Educational exchange
UGA has signed agreements with two of China’s leading universities to conduct cooperative activities, including student and faculty exchanges, collaborative research and possibly training for…
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Publishers sue Georgia State University for copyright violations
Three academic publishers sued Georgia State University on April 15 claiming “systematic, widespread and unauthorized copying and distribution of a vast amount of copyrighted works,”…
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Afghan student allowed to appeal death sentence for criticizing Islam
A student sentenced to death for spreading feminist criticism of Islam at Afghanistan’s Balkh University has been granted an appeal, according to Bloomberg News. Journalism…
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UGA student wins travel stipend from Geographical Society
Joshua Durkee, a doctoral candidate in the Climate Research Laboratory of the department of geography at the University of Georgia, has been awarded a travel…
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UGA makes initial payment in support of Navy agreement
On April 23, the University of Georgia paid the first $250,000 installment to the Athens Homeless Property Corp., the next step in completing transfer of…
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With Chapel Bell out of service, substitute bell to ring over UGA campus
The University of Georgia Chapel Bell may be temporarily out of service, but the chime of a bell will still ring over campus.
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Student wins fellowship to follow his ‘American Dream’
Honors student Edmond Fomunung has been awarded a Merage American Dream Fellowship. A senior cellular biology major from Katy, Texas, he is the third UGA…
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$2.7 million will supplement salaries, minimum hire rate
In an ArchNews memorandum to faculty and staff April 18, university senior vice presidents Arnett C. Mace Jr. and Tim Burgess announced the administration will…
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UGA COE honors five with 2008 Distinguished Alumni Awards
The College of Education at the University of Georgia honored five graduates for their career achievements and community leadership with distinguished alumni awards at its…
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UGA COE recognizes outstanding faculty, top student at annual Spring Celebration
The University of Georgia College of Education recognized several outstanding faculty members and an Honors student during its annual Spring Celebration held April 28 at…
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Summer publication schedule
Columns begins its summer publication schedule with the April 28 issue. The next issue is May 19. Deadline to submit announcements is 5 p.m.May 7.…
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Volunteers needed
UGA’s department of kinesiology needs female volunteers to serve as research subjects for an exercise physiology study on the effects of sprint cycle training on…
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Botanical Garden brunches
The State Botanical Garden will celebrate Commencement and Mother’s Day with brunches May 10 and 11, respectively. The brunches, which will be held in the…
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GMOA to close for updates
Beginning May 5, the Georgia Museum of Art will be closed for updates to its sprinkler system. The museum will reopen July 19 with new…
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Undergraduate computer wizard wins Student Employee of the Year honors
Student worker Adam Blaschke is an institution in the food service and technology department.
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International Education reorganizes Web site
The Office of International Education’s Web site has been reorganized and made more efficient so that faculty and staff can have faster and easier access…
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Unique mouse profiled in ecologist’s book
The Golden Mouse: Ecology and Conservation Gary W. Barrett and George A. Feldhammer Springer $79.95 No group of mammals has more species than Rodentia. With…
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‘Friendly faculty face’
Kojo Mensa-Wilmot knows how strangers feel on unfamiliar turf.
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Tenure
Those receiving tenure are:
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Learning by serving
Community service is not a new concept. Neither is the idea of learning by doing.