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Position announcement
Applications are being accepted for the position of public service faculty in the Office of International Public Service and Outreach. Specific responsibilities of the position…
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New faculty reception
The Institute for Women’s Studies will host a reception for new faculty members on Sept. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Reception Hall…
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Second Life workshop
The Center for Teaching and Learning will hold a Second Life Introductory Workshop on Sept. 13 from 2–3:30 p.m. in Room 372 of the Student…
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Matchmaker tool finds UGA research collaborators
The Faculty Research Expertise Database, or FRED, knows more about the research being done on campus than anyone else. He can put scientists in touch…
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New book discusses state’s literary figures
The New Georgia Encyclopedia Companion to Georgia Literature Edited by Hugh Ruppersburg and John Inscoe UGA Press $22.95 Few states have produced a more impressive…
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Food for thought
What’s growing on the top of the geography-geology building is feeding the masses. Or it can be, given the time to branch out.
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Retirees
Eighteen UGA employees retired Sept. 1. Retirees, their job classification, department and length of employment are: Caroline Amiss, counseling psychologist, University Health Center, 16 years/8…
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Up to the challenge: Bolton chef competes in national cooking contest
For months, Chef Paul Oesterle made and remade his tofu and calamata olive hand-rolled ravioli dish.
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“Re-engineering” engineering education
Fifty years after Sputnik, the basic premises of engineering education are under critical review. One of the foremost national proponents for “re-engineering” engineering education, William…
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Lamar Dodd School of Art showcases ‘Cowboy Magic’
Cowboy Magic, a solo exhibition by Richard Roth, is on display at the Lamar Dodd School of Art Main Gallery until Oct. 5. With this…
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Georgia Museum of Art to host independent film series
On Sept. 12 at 7 p.m., the Georgia Museum of Art will present The Short Films of Roger Beebe: Documents/Experiments/Wisecracks as part of the Southern…
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Hispanic Heritage Month begins
The university will kick off its observance of Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 14 with an open house fiesta from 2–5 p.m. at the Latin American…
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Observatory sets viewing schedule
The 24-inch telescope at UGA will be open for public viewing once a month beginning Sept. 13, from 9–11 p.m. In case of cloudy weather,…
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Power play
Despite overwhelming military superiority, the world’s most powerful nations failed to achieve their objectives in 39 percent of their military operations since World War II,…
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Drought drives Argentine ants inside
Georgia’s drought has had many effects. One little but truly annoying one is to drive Argentine ants indoors. UGA experts say Argentine ants aren’t hard…
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Va. lawmakers: Ban college admissions for illegal immigrants
Republican leaders of Virginia’s legislature announced plans to press for laws that prevent the state’s public colleges from accepting illegal immigrants, whether or not they…
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Hazing charges dropped against two Rider University officials
Hazing charges against two officials at Rider University in connection with the drinking death of a freshman were recently dropped, the Associated Press reported. After…
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International scholar will deliver this year’s Clifford Lewis Lecture
Melinda Solmon, a national and international scholar in physical education pedagogy, will deliver the 18th annual Clifford Lewis Scholar Lecture Sept. 13 at the College…
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Media personality, political consultant to teach at law school
Paul E. Begala, a political contributor on CNN’s The Situation Room and former counselor to President Bill Clinton, is joining the School of Law this…
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Officials break ground for new Student Learning Center in Griffin
A large contingent from Athens joined Griffin campus faculty, staff and students, local legislators and Griffin/Spalding County leaders on Aug. 30 to break ground for…
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Diversity Days
The University of Georgia will kick off a weeklong celebration of diversity on Sept. 17 with a portrait unveiling of its first African-American alumni.
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Plant biologist wins Regents’ teaching, learning award
Marguerite “Peggy” Brickman, an associate professor of plant biology in UGA’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, has been named winner of a 2007 Award…
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Committees issue recommendations about campus safety
Two committees that spent the past four months studying emergency preparedness at UGA have issued lengthy lists of recommendations for ways the university can better …
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Dartmouth scholar offers insights on biodefense and research for UGA Sciences and Security Lecture
he Biomedical and Health Sciences Institute and Center for International Trade and Security will kick off the 2007-08 Science and Security Lecture Series with a…