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Emerging infectious diseases are ont he rise: Next target “hotspot” predicted
It’s not just your imagination. Providing the first-ever definitive proof, a team of scientists has shown that emerging infectious diseases such as HIV, Severe Acute…
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College of Education professor to receive national mentoring award
University of Georgia Professor Pamela O. Paisley, coordinator of the school counseling program in the College of Education, will receive the David K. Brooks Jr.…
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UGA plant biologist James L. Hamrick named Regents’ Professor
James L. Hamrick, a distinguished research professor of plant biology at the University of Georgia who studies the genetics and evolution of plant populations, has…
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UGA School of Law wins two regional advocacy tournaments; finishes in top eight
The University of Georgia School of Law recently captured the top trophy at the regional National Trial Competition held in Atlanta.
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UGA’s Bolton Dining Commons to host All Athens dining event
UGA dining halls will showcase foods from several Athens cities in the U.S. and Greece in its “All Athens” dining event on Feb. 28.
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Georgians facor reducing traffic volume over more roads
Georgians are more likely to favor proposals that target reducing the overall volume of traffic on their roads instead of building more roads, according to…
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UGA’s Warnell School to hold spring colloquium and graduate student symposium
The University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources will host its spring colloquium and graduate student symposium Feb. 27-29 at the school.
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Professor measures outdoor recreation trends across America
The weather in England can be frightful at certain times of the year, according to Gary T. Green, a native Brit and assistant professor of…
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The Misadventures of Uncle McBuck
The department of theatre and film studies’ production of Augusto Boal’s biting comic book satire The Misadventures of Uncle McBuck will run Feb. 21–23, 26–29…
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Red Thunder
The Performing Arts Center presents Red Thunder—The Next Generation Native Dance Theatre on Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. in Hodgson Concert Hall. Red Thunder celebrates…
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Columbia University professor to give Black History Month lecture Feb. 21
In conjunction with Black History Month, Manning Marable will speak Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel. A professor of history at Columbia University,…
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UGA program receives national excellence award for student affairs
The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators recognized UGA’s Learning and Development Objectives Initiative as a NASPA Excellence Award Bronze winner in the category for…
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Nationally recognized sexual and social health expert to lecture Feb. 19
Alan Berkowitz will present a lecture entitled “Your Role in Creating a Productive Educational Community” followed by facilitated group discussion Feb. 19 at 2:45 p.m.…
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University Health Center awarded full accreditation for all services
The University Health Center was awarded the highest recognition for health care organizations—accreditation for all services, following an unannounced three-day survey conducted recently by the…
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Musical movement
Even when starting at the very basic tempo of 92 beats per minute, quantifying the line between art and craft can be very tough.
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Walk your way to better health
Exercising daily is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and the upcoming Walk Georgia, an eight week, online physical activity program, aims to…
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President Bush to ask for $2.6 billion increase in Pell Grant program funds
President Bush plans to ask Congress for a $2.6 billion increase in 2009 for the Pell Grant program, which aids college students from low-income families,…
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University of Miami gets $80 million for genetics research expansion
The University of Miami received $80 million from the state of Florida to expand its genetics research institute on Feb. 1, the Associated Press reported.…
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University Council approves new policy to limit course withdrawals
A new policy on class withdrawals passed by the University Council on Feb. 7 limits students to four withdrawals during their undergraduate years. The policy…
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Minority and Small Business expo to offer departments ‘one stop shopping’
The 2008 Minority and Small Business Expo offers UGA departments a chance to meet and network with local service and product suppliers.
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Vince Dooley Athletic Complex will honor former coach, athletic director
The university will name the sports complex on the southwestern end of campus for Vincent J. Dooley, football coach from 1963 to 1988 and athletic…
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DHS will answer questions at NBAF community meeting
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will hold an informal community meeting to answer questions about the proposed National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Feb. 19…
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Dean Rusk Center to host four former secretaries of state
In late March, several former U.S. secretaries of state will be in Athens to discuss current U.S. foreign policy issues with the goal of providing…
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PSO faculty, staff honored for public service excellence
The Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach bestowed awards for excellence in public service to seven faculty and two staff members…