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UGA to host State of Education Conference Sept. 20-21
Marilyn Cochran-Smith, a national expert on teaching and educational research, will be the keynote speaker at the University of Georgia College of Education’s fifth annual…
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UGA researchers find Facebook is a good place to teach food safety
New research from the University of Georgia published in the August issue of the Journal of Food Protection found that the social networking platform Facebook…
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UGA chemistry discovery could have major medical implications
The study of an oxygen-sensing bacterial regulatory protein by chemistry researchers at the University of Georgia has provided molecular insight into the oxygen sensing mechanism,…
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UGA’s Armitage authors online sun perennials certificate course
University of Georgia horticulture professor Allan Armitage has developed an online certificate course on sun perennials. The course, titled Armitage’s Herbaceous Perennials for the Sun,…
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UGA Grady College appoints Vicki Michaelis to head sports journalism program
The University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication has named veteran sports reporter Vicki Michaelis as the John Huland Carmical Distinguished Professor…
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Georgia Museum of Art launches new format for its quarterly receptions
The Georgia Museum of Art will hold its quarterly art reception, “90 Carlton: Autumn,” on Sept. 13 from 6-9 p.m. Free and open to the…
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‘Battlefield’ promotion
Russ, who has served two terms as interim mascot for the football team, received a “battlefield promotion” late last month and will assume the title…
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‘Ready, Steady, Vote!’ aims to educate, entertain citizenry during election season
This election season, the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies will host “Ready, Steady, Vote!” a series of events focusing on preparing…
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Former Brown U. prof named UGA’s first Sperduto Professor
A clinical neuropsychologist whose research explores the relationship between physical changes in the brain and conditions as diverse as dementia, nicotine dependence and obesity has…
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Noted historian, author will deliver this year’s Peabody-Smithgall lecture
The fourth annual Peabody-Smithgall Lecture, sponsored by the Peabody Awards, will be presented Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. in Room 102 of the Miller Learning…
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Data crunch
As the world’s data usage increases, so do problems of how to manage large quantities of data quickly and efficiently. UGA researchers Daniel Krashen and…
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Search begins for journalism dean
Provost Jere Morehead has appointed a committee to begin a national search to fill the position of dean of UGA’s Grady College of Journalism and…
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Agricultural college to sell Oconee farm, manage USDA facility
In its August meeting, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved the sale of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences’ Plant Sciences…
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UGA units partner to establish pet-friendly emergency shelters
When the threat of disaster forces evacuees to flee their homes, no one wants to leave a loved one behind—even if that family member is…
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Recital to feature collaboration between clarinetist, visiting musicians
For his faculty recital, D. Ray McClellan, professor of clarinet, decided to share the spotlight. To be held Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. in Ramsey…
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Long distance phone charges
A long distance authorization code is no longer required when making long distance calls on the Athens campus. The dialing instructions for all calls…
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New head of auxiliary services plans to improve customer service
To J. Michael Floyd, the new associate vice president for auxiliary services, the 30,000-plus individuals enrolled at UGA are more than students.
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New consulting group can help scientists with research projects
The massive amounts of information churned out by new data sequencing technologies are a mixed blessing. While they hold promise for new understanding of biological…
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College fair
UGA will host the Georgia PROBE College Fair on Sept. 18 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Classic Center. The annual college fair will bring representatives…
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Honors IFP celebrates 25 years
Students from UGA’s Honors Interdisciplinary Field Program have trekked enough miles to circle the earth 12 times since the program was founded 25 years ago.
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Samantha Warner
Pre-veterinary medicine student Samantha Warner and her yellow-vested four-legged companions are easily identifiable on campus and in the community. Beyond her academic activities and successes,…
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Georgia Writers Hall of Fame to celebrate new home with exhibit, public event
Georgia’s storied and deep literary history will be on display at the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame’s first exhibit in its new home at the…
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Grady College tool kit will aid journalists in reporting on the recession
New ways for reporters to cover local stories about the impact of the current recession will be released this weekend at a national journalism conference.
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State Botanical Garden of Georgia announces 20th annual Insect-ival! Family Festival
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia will host the 20th annual Insect-ival Family Festival Sept. 15 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.…