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Grant proposals
The UGA Parents and Families Association and its Parents Leadership Council are accepting grant proposals for the 2014-2015 academic year. Grant applications are due by…
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The Georgia Review to host screening of ‘That Evening Sun’
The Georgia Review will sponsor a showing of That Evening Sun Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. in the auditorium of the Richard B. Russell Building…
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University of Georgia Press to host Book, Jacket and Journal Show
The University of Georgia Press will exhibit the Association of American University Presses 2013 Book, Jacket and Journal Show winners through Nov. 15 from 10…
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Senior research scientist emeritus to discuss book on agriculture
Carl F. Jordan, a senior research scientist emeritus in the Odum School of Ecology, will present a seminar on his new book, An Ecosystem Approach…
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Site for student veteran services launched
A new website to connect student veterans with available services has been launched in coordination with the opening of the Student Veterans Resource Center in…
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College of Veterinary Medicine receives full accreditation again
The College of Veterinary Medicine once again has received full accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education.
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UGA Opera Theatre to present Georges Bizet’s ‘Carmen’
The UGA Opera Theatre will present Carmen, Georges Bizet’s fiery tale of love, jealousy and murder, Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. in the Hodgson Concert…
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Professor, students honored at DRC recognition reception
As Joseph Tobin accepted the Disability Resource Center’s Outstanding Faculty Member Award for 2013-2014, he gave credit to the student who nominated him as well…
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Researchers: Lithium may ease nerve pain caused by chemotherapy
Taxol, generically called paclitaxel, is a widely used drug in chemotherapy treatments. It is used to treat cancer in the lungs, ovaries and breasts, but…
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Gregory lecturer delves deeper into significance of battle at Gettysburg
Edward L. Ayers, president of the University of Richmond, muddied the waters of the supposedly clear picture of the Civil War battle at Gettysburg during…
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‘Social butterfly’: Extra Special People helped staff member’s daughter soar
Tracy Giese, public relations coordinator for the Office of the Vice President for Instruction, had the kind of daughter who made a mother proud.
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University launches $2.2M initiative to hire 16 new faculty
Sixteen new faculty positions at UGA have been created through an interdisciplinary hiring initiative designed to enhance teaching, service and research in fields that are…
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Penn State University to pay $59.7 million to Sandusky victims
Penn State University has announced it will pay nearly $60 million to 26 sex abuse victims of former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. The agreement…
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Classics department to host lecture by University of Manchester professor
Kate Cooper, professor of ancient history at the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom, will give a lecture Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in…
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Born losers
Jeff Berejikian, Meigs Professor of International Affairs in the School of Public and International Affairs, was featured on NPR’s Morning Edition in a story about…
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University to take part in International Education Week observance
UGA will join universities around the country in celebrating International Education Week Nov. 11-15. Events include an international scholar and faculty reception Nov. 11, presentations…
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‘Whatever the need’: Admissions counselor aids US armed forces, UGA students
Susan Herda spends her days helping others, whether by answering a slew of questions, throwing citizenship parties or just by mailing off some Little Debbie…
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Researcher receives NIH grant to improve women’s health in Liberia
War exposure, gender-based violence and extreme poverty following 14 years of civil war have resulted in mental and sexual health challenges in Liberia that place…
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New York Times: Value-driven college ranking lists are on the rise
College rankings have long been a consideration for students and their parents when selecting a school. Now, lists that rank colleges according to value are…
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Columns publication
The final issue of Columns for fall semester will be published Dec. 2. Submit news items to columns@uga.edu by 5 p.m. on Nov. 20 for…
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At ease
The Student Veterants Resouce Center is a new unit on campus dedicated to pairing student veterans with the campus services they may need.
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Human rights expert to speak on Muslim fundamentalism
Karima Bennoune, an international human rights expert and University of California, Davis, School of Law professor, will discuss Muslim fundamentalism Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. at…
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Crowdsourcing smoking cessation
A study by Joe Phua, an assistant professor of advertising in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, about using social networking websites to…
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UGA librarian’s book examines rock band
Jethro Tull’s Thick as a Brick and A Passion Play Tim Smolko Indiana University Press Paperback: $25; Cloth: $70; E-book: $21.99 Since the 1960s, British…