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New human subjects administrator joins Office of VP for Research
Benilda P. Pooser has joined the university as the new human subjects unit administrative officer in the Office of the Vice President for Research. She…
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NSF grant will be used to host national diversity conference
UGA will host a two-day national conference next spring that will focus on extending and expanding knowledge about the relationship between learning and diversity.
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Research scientist investigates cure for ‘common cold’ in chickens
“The job of infectious bronchitis virus is to continue to change so that it can cause disease in chickens,” says Mark Jackwood, research scientist at…
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Susanne Ullrich recipient of Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award
Susanne Ullrich, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, is one of 26 recipients of Oak Ridge Associated Universities’ Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards…
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Robert B. Leiter received 2005 Meritorious Service Award
Robert B. Leiter, director of the Georgia Center for Continuing Education, received the 2005 Meritorious Service Award from the Association for Continuing Higher Education. The…
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Mileage reimbursement rate
When Senate Bill 1EX was signed by Gov. Sonny Perdue on Sept. 10, the rate of mileage reimbursement to state officers and employees traveling on…
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Welcome reception
The cellular biology department and the Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases will co-host a reception for Roberto Docampo, Barbara and Sanford Orkin GRA…
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Retired brigadier general named president of new Gwinnett college
Daniel J. Kaufman, a decorated brigadier general, has been named the charter president of the newest state college in the University System of Georgia. Kaufman,…
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Science, engineering enrollment up
Graduate programs in science and engineering at U.S. colleges enrolled 474,203 students in fall 2003, according to the National Science Foundation. An all-time high, the…
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Circle Gallery presents ‘Places/Non-places’ exhibit
In response to the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture conference that will be hosted by UGA’s School of Environmental Design, the Circle Gallery is…
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Book explores urban celebrations in South
Defining Moments: African-American Commemoration and Political Culture in the South, 1863-1913 By Kathleen Ann Clark University of North Carolina Press $55 (cloth); $19.95 (paperback) In…
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Ramsey Center won’t be activated as temporary housing shelter
Due to a lower than expected influx of Gulf Coast evacuees, UGA officials were notified on Sept. 12 that the Ramsey Student Center no longer…
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Barbara White was keynote presenter
Barbara White, chief information officer and associate provost, was a keynote presenter at the Syllabus 2005 conference in Los Angeles. She spoke on the topic…
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Research on salmonella in the poultry industry may result in safer food for consumers
A team of researchers in the newly-formed Department of Population Health at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine has launched a study to…
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“Catch and Release” exhibition and lecture planned at the University of Georgia
The second artist in this year’s Lamar Dodd School of Art Visiting Artist/Scholar Series, fine art photographer David Hilliard will give a lecture on his…
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Media Advisory: First Latino UGA doctoral graduate returns to inspire students of color
The first Latino doctoral graduate from the Department of Political Science will be speaking to current students and the university community about his experiences as…
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UGA to host Aquatic Models of Human Disease Conference
The Aquatic Biotechnology and Environmental Laboratory at the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forest Resources is hosting the Aquatic Models of Human Disease Conference…
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UGA group receives National Science Foundation grant to host
The University of Georgia will host a two-day national conference next spring that will focus on extending and expanding knowledge about the relationship between learning…
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The UGA Graduate School welcomes new associate dean
Craig Edelbrock began his new role as associate dean of the University of Georgia Graduate School today.
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NCAA exempts FSU from ban
Following an appeal by Florida State University administrators, the National Collegiate Athletic Association exempted the university from its recent policy against “hostile or abusive” Native…
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Students gain experience with D.C. internship program
For 11 members of the university’s Honors Program, this past summer was no vacation. Having traded in their bathing suits for coats, ties, blouses and…
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Volunteer opportunities
For individuals who are interested in immediate and long-term volunteer opportunities in support of persons impacted by Hurricane Katrina, the university has created a Web…
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Learning to lead
More than 50 UGA employees recently completed one of two leadership training series offered by Training and Development.
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Getting in on the act
Keisha wants to join her school track team, but poor eating and exercise habits may prevent her from having the energy and stamina she needs…