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The better part of valor
For UGA police officers, going beyond the call of duty is a tall order. On a daily basis they confront disorderly or violent people who…
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Rosa Parks commemorative event spurs spirited discussion about diversity
A Feb. 6 commemoration of the life of Rosa Parks began with student panelists’ reflections on her role in the civil rights movement and ended…
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More UGA students opt to study abroad
In 2004-2005, 20.8 percent of the university’s graduating students participated in a study abroad experience, a 6.6 percent increase from 2003-2004 and the highest percentage…
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Few would turn to feds for disaster relief
In the event of a major disaster in Georgia, the public is more likely to turn to such nongovernmental organizations as churches or the Red…
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Lecturer: UGA is responsible for producing ‘good citizens’
While the University of Georgia can take pride in many of its programs, there is some room for improvement when it comes to its responsibility…
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U. of Chicago linguistics prof will give Snyder Lecture
Though University of Chicago professor Salikoko S. Mufwene teaches linguistics, the globalization-themed speech he plans to give at the 14th Annual Darl Snyder Lecture will…
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Window to the past: Emily Bronte’s secret life revealed in Southeastern premiere of UGA playwr
The University Theatre presents the Southeast premiere of Children of an Idol Moon at Seney-Stovall Chapel. This compelling tale by doctoral candidate Cheryldee Huddleston offers…
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UCLA group claims political bias
An independent alumni group at the University of California at Los Angeles offered students $100 for their full lecture notes, classroom materials and tape recordings…
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Honorary participants
Relay for Life invites UGA faculty and staff to work with a student team as an honorary member to help support the American Cancer Society.…
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Keeping a confidence
William E. Lee, a professor of telecommunications in UGA’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, recently published an article in the Cardozo Arts and…
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Back pain study volunteers
The department of kinesiology is recruiting pregnant women to participate in a study. Volunteers must have current back pain or a history of back pain,…
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Geography head named associate dean of arts and sciences
Kavita Pandit, head of UGA’s geography department, has been named associate dean in the university’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences.
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Media Advisory: Symposium to address democracy in Africa
The University of Georgia’s African Studies Institute and Department of International Affairs will kick-off a 3-day international symposium entitled, “Democracy and Culture: An African Perspective”…
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Robert Osborne announces special guests for 2006 festival
Actresses Patricia Neal, Parker Posey and Anne Rutherford; stunt doubles Vic and Wendy Leech Armstrong; director and CEO of the American Film Institute Jean Firstenberg,…
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Media Advisory: UGA cabinet meeting and media briefing set for Feb. 9
The University of Georgia Cabinet will conduct its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m., in the Peabody board room of the administration building.…
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GAO chief to speak at UGA
The head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office, David M. Walker, will highlight the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs’ first annual…
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Few Georgians would turn to government for disaster relief
In the event of a major disaster in Georgia, the public is more likely to turn to such nongovernmental organizations as churches or the Red…
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UGA’s Terry College of Business makes big jump in new M.B.A. ranking released by the Financial
The University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business was ranked Monday as the 11th best public business school, 33rd best U.S. business school, and 56th…
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Setting the record straight
Patterson Hood, songwriter and frontman for Southern rock band Drive-By Truckers, looked a little nervous standing in front of a group of college students without…
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December
Nine UGA employees retired Dec. 1. Retirees, their job classification, department and years of employment are: James C. Price, professor, pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences, 37…
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‘Empowering faculty’: Group collects, shares research on undergraduates
“Like many middle-aged people, it’s easy for me to remember my own undergraduate experience, which is vastly different compared to today’s undergraduates,” says Merrily Dunn,…
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January
Thirty-two UGA employees retired Jan. 1. Retirees, their job classification, department and years of employment are: Paul W. Ammons, director, School of Social Work, 29 years;…
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Research subjects sought
The Survey Research Center seeks married couples who own their home and have a child younger than 7 to participate in a study about lead-based…
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Contemporary dance takes center stage Feb. 3
UGA’s Office of Performing Arts presents Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (above) on Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre on Baldwin Street.…