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Obituary: Charles Gruner
Charles R. “Chuck” Gruner, professor emeritus of communications studies in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and founding parliamentarian for University Council, died Oct.…
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400 middle school children visit for annual Bioenergy Day @ UGA
The energy of 400 seventh-graders was channeled into the State Botanical Garden Oct. 22 for the third annual Bioenergy Day @ UGA.
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Student debate to focus on women’s leadership issues
The UGA Women’s Leadership Initiative will host a student debate on converting popular demands for greater gender equity into effective policies Nov. 12 at 7…
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University mourns late philanthropist Jane Willson
Jane Seddon Willson, one of UGA’s most generous benefactors, died Nov. 3 in Albany. She was 92.
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Georgia Law students win moot court competition over University of Florida
Third-year Georgia Law students Stephen D. Morrison and Jacob M. “Jake” Ware defeated a team from the University of Florida to win the annual Florida/Georgia-Hulsey/Gambrell…
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The far-right stuff
A recent Washington Post article compared presidential candidate Donald Trump’s political popularity to the rise of far-right groups in Europe. The article quoted Cas Mudde,…
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UGA’s Women in Science student organization to hold career symposium
The UGA student organization Women in Science—also known as UGA WiSci—will host “Mapping Your Path in Science: WiSci Career Symposium,” Nov. 13-14 at the UGA…
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Research participants sought
The kinesiology department in the College of Education is conducting a study to learn more about metformin’s effects on the body. Researchers are seeking men…
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Harvard professor traces his roots at 2015 Peabody-Smithgall Lecture
Henry Louis Gates Jr., the Peabody Award-winning historian, TV personality and Harvard University professor, weaved his personal story about the surprising discovery of his ancestral…
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Chancellor Hank Huckaby talks about HOPE
Hank Huckaby, chancellor of the University System of Georgia, visited the First-Year Odyssey seminar “Learning UGA: 1785-2015” to talk about the impact of the HOPE…
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UGA debate teams win tournament
The Georgia Debate Union, which organizes and fields competitive policy debate teams at UGA, emerged victorious at the 2015 Vanderbilt intercollegiate debate tournament held in…
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$1M Orkin gift will support need-based scholarships
Sanford and Barbara Orkin of Atlanta have extended a long history of generous giving to UGA by establishing a fund to provide scholarship support for…
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Open enrollment details online
Open enrollment details are now available on the UGA Human Resources website. Select “2015 benefits open enrollment now in progress” under the HR NEWS heading…
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Flu shots
Flu shots for faculty and staff are available by appointment at the University Health Center. The shots are given Tuesdays through Fridays at the Allergy…
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Military salute
Kelly Beavers is making a habit of leaving a lasting, colorful, beautiful mark in the places she has worked.
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WSU to assist low-income students
Washington State University announced a new program that will assist over 400 low-income students with funding. The program, Assets for Independence, will give students in…
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University Woman’s Club
The University Woman’s Club will meet Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Central Presbyterian Church, 380 Alps Road. Mary Ann Johnson,…
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Operation Safe Drive
As part of Operation Safe Drive, Parking Services will perform free safety inspections for all UGA students and employees Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to…
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Wash hands at fairs, festivals
It’s the time of year for visiting fall festivals and Christmas tree farms. Many of these venues have petting zoos and sell food products, a…
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Pulling the lever
Sports Illustrated recently quoted kinesiology professor Thomas Baker in a story about a lawsuit against the NCAA. Known as O’Bannon v. NCAA, the federal antitrust…
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Munich Symphony Orchestra, Pepe Romero, Romeros Guitar Quartet to perform
The UGA Performing Arts Center will present the Munich Symphony Orchestra together with Pepe Romero and the Romeros Guitar Quartet Nov. 15 at 7 p.m.…
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Creative Writing Program lets students fine tune artistic voice
Gabrielle Lucille Fuentes, a third-year creative-writing doctoral candidate at UGA, types furiously away at her computer, clicking between edits and additions to her first novel.
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Student Veterans Resource Center helps military veterans become ‘career ready’
Since the Student Veterans Resource Center opened two years ago, director Ted Barco has been working to help military veterans more fully integrate into student…
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UGA research links gratitude to positive marital outcomes
A key ingredient to improving couples’ marriages just might be gratitude, according to new UGA research.