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UGA fundraising tops $100 million for seventh consecutive year
The University of Georgia raised more than $102 million in gifts and new commitments for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, marking the…
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Undergraduate advisor workshop
An Undergraduate Advisor -Workshop will be held Aug. 27 from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Tate Student Center. This year’s topics…
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Keep plants healthy in hot weather
When the temperatures reach triple digits, make sure to take care of plants. Recent record temperatures can obliterate lawns and ornamentals in just a few…
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Professors receive $2 million to speed biofuel development
With the help of grants from the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Energy, Chung-Jui Tsai and Andrew Paterson are conducting fundamental research to better understand…
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New California law aims to save students money on textbooks
A new California law will require textbook publishers to describe the changes made in new editions to professors and buyers, according to The Chronicle of…
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Smoking cessation clinic
The College of Pharmacy is offering a six-week smoking cessation clinic starting in September. Classes will meet on Tuesdays at Training and Development from 5:30-6:30…
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Performing, visual, literary arts to share festival spotlight
The arts at UGA will be spotlighted during a nine-day festival in November when members of the UGA Arts Council will host events and activities…
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Students learn about Ghana during summer study-abroad program
For Leyla Alexander-Genculu, a senior fashion merchandising major from Atlanta, studying abroad in Ghana this summer meant more than learning about Ghanaian markets and textiles—it…
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Pet photo contest
The College of Veterinary Medicine is accepting high-resolution images of any current or former client of the veterinary teaching hospital or Community Practice Clinic for…
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Trish Kalivoda elected to two-year term as vice president at large for Phi Kappa Phi
Trish Kalivoda, a senior associate vice president in public service and outreach, has been elected to serve a two-year term as vice president at large…
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Prof emeritus pens history of local church
Always Becoming New A History of First Baptist Church in Athens, Georgia Ernest C. Hynds Fields Publishing $25 Always Becoming New is the theme…
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Flea market donations
The State Botanical Garden is accepting donations for its Friends of the Garden Flea Market. Acceptable items, including furniture, books, toys, garden supplies, linens, jewelry,…
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Allan Cohen received 2012 Award for Career Contributions to Educational Measurement
Allan Cohen, professor of educational psychology and director of the Georgia Center for Assessment, received the American Educational Research Association’s 2012 Award for Career Contributions…
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Performing Arts Center announces 2012-2013 season
The Performing Arts Center has announced the roster of artists for its 2012-2013 season. “This will be a year filled with incomparable performances, a truly…
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Donna Alvermann named 2012 Fellow of the American Educational Research Association
Donna Alvermann, Distinguished Research Professor of Language and Literacy Education, was named a 2012 Fellow of the American Educational Research Association in recognition of her…
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Alumnus named new director of federal relations
Alumnus D. Andrew Dill has been appointed director of federal relations, effective July 30.
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New site launched for presidential search
A new website has been created to chronicle the search for the next president of UGA, who will lead the university after current president…
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Governance group seeks more involvement from staff members
Staff Council is looking ahead to a new year. Issues such as salary compression, raises and health insurance costs remain important, but Jerry Daniel, chair…
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‘Forward movement’
In a parade-themed speech, Commencement speaker Pat Mitchell, president and chief executive officer of the Paley Center for Media, told summer 2012 graduates not to…
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Daniel Colley received Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation Distinguished Life Sciences Award
Daniel Colley, Distinguished Research Professor of Microbiology and director of the UGA Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases, was awarded the 2012 Christopher Columbus…
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New fitness classes, programs
The Ramsey Student Center will hold Fitness Free Week Aug. 13-19 for members to try some of the more than 130 group fitness classes at…
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‘Continuing education’
When Alan T. Dorsey became dean of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences on July 1, he took the helm of a college that educates…
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July, August
July Nineteen UGA employees retired July 1. Retirees, their job classification, department and length of employment are: Pearlene C. Appling, building services worker II, North…
