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New book takes a walk on wild (flower) side
Wildflower lovers across the state know Hugh and Carol Nourse by their popular slide lectures. Countless other enthusiasts have seen their glorious wildflower photographs in…
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Building goodwill
If a man’s home is his castle, then a woman’s is. . . well, if you’re Chynitra Brown, it’s a neat, three-bedroom bungalow with a…
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Hampton Roads, Allan Armitage
The Hampton Roads, Va.-based Daily Press quoted Allan Armitage, a horticulture professor, in an article about unusual plants that people can plant in backyard gardens.…
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USA Today, Michael Doyle
In a USA Today article about the relationship between farming practices and soil contamination, Michael Doyle, director of UGA’s Center for Food Safety, is quoted.“If…
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Washington Times, Cham Dallas
The Washington Times quoted Cham Dallas, director of UGA’s Center for Mass Destruction Defense, in an article about national readiness for nuclear attacks. “There actually…
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Newsweek, Phil Tomporowski
A Newsweek article about the mental benefits of exercise quoted Phil Tomporowski, a professor of exercise science. Concerning children, Tomporowski said, exercise probably has “a…
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Newsday, Jeff Yates
A Newsday story about legal ramifications for fights during hockey games quoted criminal law professor Jeff Yates. “The idea is that you use discretion and…
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Washington Post, Margie Lee
The Washington Post printed an article about a recent finding by poultry research professor Margie Lee. Lee found that antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be found in…
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LA Times Article, James C. Cobb
In an L.A. Times article about states issuing apologies for participating in slavery, history professor James C. Cobb weighed in. “The value of such an…
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April
Twenty-seven UGA employees retired April 1. Retirees, their job classification, department and length of employment are: Betty H. Baskins, senior accountant, Terry College of Business–dean’s…
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New fiscal director counts family, art, accounting among her passions
Marsha O’Connor, new fiscal director in the Office of the Vice President for Research, has several passions, including family, art— especially quilting—and yes, accounting.
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Master of fine arts degree candidates showcase their works
The Master of Fine Arts Degree Candidates 2007 Exhibition, an opportunity to shine a spotlight on some of the most talented up-and-coming artists from the…
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Vet College will host annual open house
Teddy bear surgery, a dancing dog demonstration and veterinary hospital tours are just some of the activities available at the open house sponsored by students…
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Agribusiness Council president will give this year’s Woodruff Lecture on April 5
The 2007 J.G. Woodroof Lecture will be given at 2 p.m. April 5 by Gary W. Black, president of the Georgia Agribusiness Council Inc. Black’s…
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Award-winning poet will give reading
Award-winning poet Scott Cairns will read from his work at 7:30 p.m. on April 3 at Hot Corner Café (at the corner of Washington and…
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Body of missing student found
A body found March 25 is that of student Yongsheng Li, who had been missing for two weeks. According to a press release from the…
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Room to grow
The Georgia Museum of Natural History, housed on the UGA campus, has the largest collection of natural history specimens in Georgia.
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Test helps prevent garden problems
A huge number of the problems gardeners have each year could be resolved before they start by getting a good soil test and following the…
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UGA and Emory to establish Center for Excellence in Influenza Research and Surveillance
The National Institutes of Health has awarded the University of Georgia a $7.4 million contract to collaborate with Emory University through its new Regional Center…
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Gates Foundation gives $122 million
Broadening its reach, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation pledged to contribute $122 million to needy students in Washington, D.C., through college scholarships, The Chronicle…
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UGA Honors students named 2007 Goldwater Scholars
Two University of Georgia Honors students have been awarded 2007-2008 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships, one of the most prominent national awards for undergraduates pursuing degrees…
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Professor loses classroom privileges
A University of Central Arkansas professor will no longer be teaching after throwing a marker at a student in January, according to the Associated Press.…
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Newsweek editor issues call for understanding in religion, politics
The role of religion in American government is complicated, controversial and absolutely essential, Jon Meacham, editor of Newsweek, said in the 18th annual Ferdinand Phinizy…
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Conference to explore African-American, Latino race relations
A major policy conference dealing with the new realities of African-American and Latino ethnic relations in the Southeast, jointly sponsored by the Latin American and…