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Three-day preservation conference to include lectures and historic building tours
The Student Historic Preservation Organization at UGA will host a Preservation South Conference from Feb. 24-26 on campus. The keynote speaker will be Stephen T.…
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Prof receives award to improve engineering education
American engineering schools face a recruitment challenge.
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Food bank for students opens at Owens Community College
Owens Community College, a comprehensive institution with multiple campuses in Ohio, has announced a plan to open a food bank for students, The Chronicle of…
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Better research model
Pig stem cell research conducted by two animal scientists at UGA reveals a better way to determine the safety of future stem cell therapies than…
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Body of knowledge
As part of their class on advocacy, students in the GHSU/UGA Medical Partnership visit state Capitol.
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Regents approve new engineering degrees
At its Feb. 7 meeting, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved new master’s and doctoral engineering degrees for UGA. The decision follows…
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Obituary: Fred Bateman
Fred Bateman, who had recently retired as the Nicholas A. Beadles Professor of Economics in the Terry College of Business, died Jan. 10. He was…
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Tossing salads
Michael Doyle, head of the Center for Food Safety and microbiology professor, was quoted in a Los Angeles Times article concerning whether packaged salads still…
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Polish symphony orchestra to perform in Hodgson Concert Hall
The Wroclaw Philharmonic Orchestra, one of Poland’s leading symphony orchestras, will give a concert Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. in Hodgson Concert Hall of the…
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Baseball tickets
Single game tickets for the 2012 baseball season are now available online at www.georgiadogs.com or by calling the UGA ticket office at 706-542-1231 weekdays between…
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Campus community invited to learn about Fulbright opportunities
UGA students, faculty and the local community are invited to learn more about opportunities abroad available through the Fulbright Program, the largest U.S. international exchange…
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The silent treatment
Influenza virus can rapidly evolve from one form to another, complicating the effectiveness of vaccines and anti-viral drugs used to treat it.
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Show to feature hit songs from the ’50s and ’60s
The Coasters, Drifters and Platters—vocal groups popular in the ’50s—will give a concert Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. in Hodgson Concert Hall. Tickets are $20-$49.…
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Michigan State trustees approve move toward nuclear research center
Michigan State University’s board of trustees has approved a controversial plan to build a nuclear research facility, The Chronicle of Higher Education reported. In 2008,…
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Four finalists to visit campus for Franklin College deanship
Four finalists for the position of dean of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences will visit campus in February to meet with members of…
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Cholesterol screenings
As part of Heart Health Month, the University Health Center is offering cholesterol screenings for UGA faculty, staff and emeritus employees as well as their…
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Obituray: Jim Cothran
James “Jim” R. Cothran, an adjunct professor in the College of Environment and Design and vice president of Robert and Co., died Jan. 29 after…
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Book highlights Altamaha, its keeper
Altamaha: A River and Its Keeper Dorinda G. Dallmeyer and Janisse Ray University of Georgia Press $29.95 The University of Georgia Press has published Altamaha:…
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States’ wrongs
An Associated Press article about the regular emergence of the term “state’s rights” in the Republican presidential primaries quoted James C. Cobb, the B. Phinizy…
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Save energy in the office
Since 2000, UGA has reduced its energy use per square foot by more than 6 percent. Decreasing energy use saves the university money and reduces…
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Botanical Garden hours
The State Botanical Garden’s Visitor Center and Conservatory is now open to the public on Tuesday evenings until 8:30 p.m. The later time includes longer…
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Campaign for Charities finishes strong
UGA raised more than $420,000 for service agencies—many of them in the local area—through its annual charitable giving campaign. The 2012 Campaign for Charities total…
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A new plan for de-bugging
John Ruberson, a professor in the entomology department, was quoted in an AgroTimes article about a new “green” pesticide that kills the larva of lime…
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Atlanta mayor to deliver this year’s Holmes-Hunter Lecture
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed will deliver the 2012 Holmes-Hunter Lecture March 7 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel. The lecture is open to the public.