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University mourns student’s death
Sadness and concern swept across campus last week, stemming from the death of first-year student Lewis Rockwell Fish. Fish, a 19-year-old from Atlanta, died early Jan.…
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Ronald L. Carlson and David E. Shipley appointed charter members of Foundation of Freedom Commission
School of Law professors Ronald L. Carlson and David E. Shipley have been appointed charter members of the State Bar of Georgia Foundation of Freedom…
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Golf course renovation
Portions of the UGA golf course will be closed while it undergoes a major renovation beginning mid-May. With normal weather conditions, the renovation is expected…
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Two-sided conversations
Juanita Johnson–Bailey, professor of adult education and women’s studies, and Bettye P. Smith, associate professor in the department of workforce education, leadership and social foundations,…
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J. David Puett named an honorary professor at Jilin University
J. David Puett, head of the biochemistry and molecular biology department, was named an honorary professor at Jilin University in Changcuan, China. Jilin, which ranks…
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Two scholars will speak at inaugural conference on black issues in higher education
Keynote addresses by two of the most highly recognized scholars in urban and African-American education will highlight the university’s inaugural conference on black issues in…
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Peter Brosius, associate professor of anthropology, received the first Lourdes Arizpe Award
Peter Brosius, associate professor of anthropology, received the first Lourdes Arizpe Award from the American Anthropological Association for his work on conservation communities. The award…
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Native American mini-conference
The Institute of Native American Studies presents the one-day mini-conference, “Revised Lives: Early Transformations of Southeastern Indians,” from 2:30-4 p.m., Feb. 3, in room 101 of…
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Instilling a sense of unity: UGA, Athens communities gather for fifth annual Martin Luther King Day
It might have been a day off from work and school for most people, but not for those gathered earlier this month to honor the…
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Conservation biologist will speak at this year’s lecture series honoring Eugene Odum
Eminent conservation biologist and bird population biology expert William Sutherland will be the guest speaker at this year’s Odum Ecology Lecture.
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Sally J. Zepeda received Master Professor Award
Sally J. Zepeda, an associate professor and graduate coordinator in the department of lifelong education, administration and policy, received the University Council for Educational Administration’s…
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University’s chief financial officer will retire this summer
Henry M. (Hank) Huckaby, the university’s senior vice president for finance and administration, has announced that he will retire June 30, concluding nearly 40 years of…
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Alumna’s novel goes back to the garden
Those Pearly Gates Julie Cannon SImon and Schuster $13 Local author and UGA alumna Julie Cannon has written the third book of her “Homegrown Series”…
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CURO provides innovative model of inquiry-based learning for others
UGA’s Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities was the subject of a presentation at the annual fall conference of the American Society for Cell Biology.
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From Miss UGA to Miss America
Miss Georgia, Monica Pang, came a rhinestone away from winning the Miss America crown earlier this month in Las Vegas. The 2003 Miss University of…
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Former dean nominated for federal post
President George W. Bush announced his intention recently to nominate Gale A. Buchanan, dean and director emeritus of UGA’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences,…
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Online advice
Through the Employee Assistance Program’s Web site, university workers can gain access to legal, financial and counseling resources at greatly reduced rates. After signing up…
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The Redcoats are going!
The UGA Redcoat Band, recognized recently with the Sudler Trophy as one of America’s top collegiate marching bands, will make a two-week concert tour of…
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OSU receives $165 million donation
Billionaire alumnus and Texas oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens donated $165 million in cash to Oklahoma State University’s athletics department. The donation, the largest ever given…
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Ron Cervero received the 2005 Leadership Award
Ron Cervero, professor of adult education and head of the College of Education’s lifelong education, administration, and policy department, received the 2005 Leadership Award from…
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Fewer professors on tenure track
The number of full-time professors working off the tenure track in American colleges has steadily increased over the past decade, according to a recent report…
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Katherine Babka
Katherine Babka, a fifth year doctoral student in UGA’s College of Education, spoke recently at one of the Friday Speakers Series lectures sponsored by the…
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New Chinese language major approved
Beginning fall semester 2006, UGA students with an interest in foreign languages and cultures will have a new option when choosing a major: the bachelor…
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Willie Banks
WILLIE BANKS Director Student Activities