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10th annual Computer Science Day focuses on AI-enabled learning
The program began with a keynote speech followed by a trivia competition, panel discussion and poster session for students.
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New travel grants program facilitates public service and national engagement opportunities for faculty members
The National Service and Engagement Faculty Travel Grants Program is a partnership between the Provost’s Office and the university’s Office of Government Relations.
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Ethics Week Lecture speaker discusses role of corporations
UGA alumna Ashley Watson spoke about her role and the role of corporations during the annual Ethics Week Lecture, held Nov. 4.
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Senior football place-kicker named semifinalist for 2019 Lou Groza Award
Georgia senior place-kicker Rodrigo Blankenship has been named one of 20 semifinalists for the 2019 Lou Groza Award, which is given to the nation’s top…
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Philosophy and creative writing programs to host book discussion
UGA’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences will present a talk on Nov. 21 by David Heatley about his new book, Qualification: A Graphic Memoir…
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Faculty Artist Series ends year with Nov. 25 concert
The Hugh Hodgson School of Music presents its final Faculty Artist Series concert of 2019 with a performance by cellist David Starkweather on Nov. 25.
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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra returns to Athens for Brahms, ‘Appalachian Spring’
Grammy Award-winning pianist Emanuel Ax joins the ASO to perform Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1.
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Faculty member focuses on poverty, mental health
Desiree Seponski’s research focuses on families who have experienced trauma.
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Food scientists, seafood specialist receive IAFP awards
Two University of Georgia food scientists and a seafood specialist have been presented awards of excellence from the International Association for Food Protection.
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VP for student affairs inducted into NODA Circle of Excellence
The Association for Orientation, Transition and Retention in Higher Education, inducted UGA Vice President for Student Affairs Victor K. Wilson into its Circle of Excellence.
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Governor reappoints two from UGA to Georgia’s Complete Count Committee
UGA’s Andrew Herod and Laura Meadows have been reappointed by Gov. Brian Kemp to the state of Georgia’s Complete Count Committee for the 2020 census.
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College of Education professor receives lifetime achievement award
Cynthia B. Dillard was recently awarded the 2019 Taylor & Francis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Foundations of Education.
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University Woman’s Club
The University Woman’s Club will hold its holiday luncheon, “Be a Light,” Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. at the Athens Country Club, 2700 Jefferson Road.…
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Operation Safe Drive
All UGA students, staff and faculty are invited to take part in Operation Safe Drive on Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at…
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Capturing Science deadline
The UGA Libraries and the Office of Research invite students to enter the Capturing Science Contest, a competition to encourage STEM engagement in innovative and…
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Course reserve lists
The UGA Libraries is accepting course reserve lists for spring semester, which begins Jan. 7. A free service provided by the UGA Libraries, course reserves…
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Innovation Fellows application deadline
Applications are now open for the spring 2020 cohort of Innovation Fellows. This program aims to encourage UGA faculty and staff to pursue their interest…
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Holiday payroll reminder
In November, there will be normal pay schedules and deadlines, but employees paid monthly are reminded that the pay dates for November and December are…
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Entomology professor named inaugural Pulliam Chair holder
UGA professor Michael Strand has dedicated his career to unlocking the power of basic science to improve agriculture.
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Use SendFiles to share documents and files
SendFiles is an encrypted file service that allows the secure sharing of sensitive documents and large files online. Files up to 2GB in size can…
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Book introduces students to Plato’s Euthyphro
The Euthyphro is crucially important for understanding Plato’s presentation of the last days of Socrates, dramatized in four brief dialogues: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito and Phaedo.…
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District judge to give Freedom Breakfast keynote
Steve Jones has a personal history rooted in Athens and UGA.
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Study uses old friends to predict new enemies
Scientists use evolutionary history to predict impacts of invading insects.
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Study dissects attitudes on short-term vacation rentals
Study points to need for local ordinances that reflect nuances of neighborhoods.
