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Sexual assault forum
The Equal Opportunity Office is hosting an “Open Dialogue on Sexual Assault” Oct. 29 at 4:30 p.m. in Room 248 of the Miller Learning Center.…
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Dance department to host Community Dance Day Oct. 26
The dance department will present its fifth annual Community Dance Day celebration Oct. 26 starting at 1:30 p.m. in the dance building on South Campus.…
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Professors’ tool for veterinary students wins award
A Web-based tool designed to teach critical thinking skills to veterinary students, created by a multidisciplinary team of UGA faculty, has won a second prestigious…
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Researchers develop method for early dementia diagnosis
UGA researchers have developed a unique method of diagnosing the earliest stages of dementia by applying tasks commonly used to gauge levels of impulsive or…
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English professor’s book wins poetry competition
The National Poetry Series announced the five winners of its 2014 Open Competition, which included Let’s Let That Are Not Yet: Inferno by Ed Pavlic,…
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Study details what happens when employees feel excluded
When employees feel left out, they act out. That’s the message that new research from the Terry College of Business delivers as it explains why…
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Kinesiology professor speaks at Berlin symposium
Philip Tomporowski, a professor of kinesiology in the College of Education, was an invited speaker at a symposium held Sept. 25-27 in Berlin, Germany. His…
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Count Basie Orchestra to give jazz concert in Hodgson Concert Hall
The Performing Arts Center will present the Count Basie Orchestra Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. in Hodgson Concert Hall. Tickets are $35-$40 with discounts for…
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Associate dean named Athletic Association Professor in Ecology
Sonia Altizer, a professor and associate dean for academic affairs in the Odum School of Ecology, has been named the UGA Athletic Association Professor in…
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School of Law to host “Children and International Criminal Justice” conference
The School of Law will host the conference “Children and International Criminal Justice” Oct. 28 in the school’s Hatton Lovejoy Courtroom. Starting at 9:15 a.m.,…
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$1.3M NSF grant to train future teachers of middle-grade math
New research taking place at the College of Education examines how future mathematics teachers can develop flexible methods for solving problems in middle-grade mathematics.
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Franklin College professor wins American Statistical Association award
The American Statistical Association presented its Founders Award to Christine Franklin, the Lothar Tresp Honoratus Honors Professor in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences’…
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Leadership retreat
Leadership Journey-a new personal leadership opportunity for graduate students, young professionals and the young at heart-now is accepting applications for a Nov. 6-7 retreat. The…
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2 schools report incorrect data to U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report announced earlier this month that two colleges submitted incorrect data for the most recent rankings. The magazine moved Lindenwood University,…
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Annual drive to raise money for charitable organizations underway
The Campaign for Charities has begun its two-month drive to collect pledges and money for local, state and national charitable organizations.
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Assistant VP for academic affairs strives for growth at Griffin campus
Doris Christopher describes her leadership style as that of a “turnaround manager,” or someone who helps foster growth in an academic unit. Christopher, now in…
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J.W. Fanning Institute appoints 17 members to new advisory board
The J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development at UGA has appointed 17 leaders from across the state to serve on its new advisory board. The…
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Up for debate
Students from UGA won the Oct. 8 debate against the Oxford Union Society. UGA now leads the series 3-2. Above: Logan Gramzinski, left, a graduate…
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Blog to aid community gardeners
A new blog has been created to help connect Georgia community gardeners with resources from UGA Extension and the Center for Urban Agriculture. UGA experts,…
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Saturday Morning Club resumes Oct. 25
The Performing Arts Center will kick off the 2014-2015 Saturday Morning Club Oct. 25 with a performance by the UGA Wind Symphony under the direction…
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Former homeland security director to give Sibley Lecture
Janet Napolitano, president of the University of California system and former U.S. secretary of homeland security, will present “Anatomy of a Legal Decision” as the…
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Shake it up: Associate professor studies innovation at nonprofits
What makes a nonprofit organization successful? According to Kristina Jaskyte, the ability to continuously innovate is very important. Exactly how organizations innovate, however, isn’t clear.…
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Cornell to expand engaged learning
Cornell University announced earlier this month that it will expand off-campus engaged learning. Backed by a $50 million gift from the Einhorn Family Charitable Trust…
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Four vice president for instruction finalists to make public presentations
Four finalists for the position of vice president for instruction at UGA will visit campus in the coming weeks to meet with members of the…