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Profs publish book about Peronist regime
The New Cultural History of Peronism: Power and Identity in Mid-Twentieth-Century Argentina Matthew B. Karush and Oscar Chamosa Duke University Press Paper: $23.95 Cloth: $84.95…
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Meeting of the minds
New Family and Consumer Sciences Dean Linda Fox has only been on campus since July 6, but already her calendar is filled with meetings.
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J. Michael Spector, development editor of educational Technology Research and Development
J. Michael Spector, a professor of educational psychology and instructional technology and a research scientist in the College of Education’s Learning and Performance Support Laboratory,…
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Wendy B. Zomlefer, president of the Southern Appalachian Botanical Society
Wendy B. Zomlefer, curator of the UGA Herbarium and associate professor of plant biology, has been elected president of the Southern Appalachian Botanical Society. Her…
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Dan Macgill, Tennis Educational Merit Award
Dan Magill, former tennis coach, received the Tennis Educational Merit Award from the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The award is given annually to U.S.…
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Hal G. Rainey, John Gaus Award and Lectureship
Hal G. Rainey, Alumni Foundation Distinguished Professor in the School of Public and International Affairs, has been selected to receive the 2011 John Gaus Award…
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Holly S. Kaplan, Georgia State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Holly S. Kaplan, a senior academic professional and certified audiologist in the College of Education, has been appointed to the Georgia State Board of Examiners…
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Harvey Humphries, Richard E. Steadman Award
Harvey Humphries, associate head coach of swimming and diving, received the Richard E. Steadman Award from the College Swimming Coaches Association of America. The award…
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Coenen named associate dean for faculty development
School of Law faculty member Dan T. Coenen has been named the school’s new associate dean for faculty development. In this role, he will work…
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CCRC director helps build world’s largest carbohydrate research facility
From his office in the Complex Carbohydrate Research Center off Riverbend Road, Alan Darvill has a front-row seat to an annual rite of spring: Turtles…
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Museum exhibits 100 works by Lamar Dodd
Lamar Dodd: Paintings and Drawings will be on view at the Georgia Museum of Art until Aug. 28. Dodd was a teacher, arts administrator and…
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Cellist Yo-Yo Ma headlines Performing Arts Center’s 2011-2012 season
The Performing Arts Center has announced the roster of artists for the 2011-2012 season, which includes the renowned classical cellist Yo-Yo Ma giving a solo…
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Peabody Awards gets new members
Three new members have been appointed to the George Foster Peabody Awards Board. Joining the other distinguished experts who select television and radio’s most coveted…
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School of Law to host free conference on civil and human rights issues
The School of Law’s Georgia Law Review will host a free conference exploring current and future civil and human rights issues. The event takes place…
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Parking Services wins worldwide award
The International Parking Institute recently named UGA Parking Services as the 2011 worldwide parking organization of the year. UGA competed against thousands of parking organizations…
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Researchers find informal mentoring relationships help African-American youth experiencing hardship
In a time of transition for rural African-American young adults, natural mentors in the community help them stay focused on their goals and avoid potential…
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Rapid results
Arriving at a rapid and accurate diagnosis is critical during flu outbreaks, but until now, physicians and public health officials have had to choose between…
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Rehydrate thirsty children with water
Parents should use water, not sports and energy drinks, to rehydrate their thirsty children, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. The academy is coming…
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OPM proposes program to improve federal hiring of recent grads
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has proposed a new program to make it easier for recent college graduates to pursue degrees in public service,…
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Assemblies of God votes to consolidate its three colleges
After 30 years of discussion, the governing body of the Assemblies of God voted to merge its three colleges in Springfield, Mo., The Chronicle of…
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Annual State of Education Conference to be held on campus
Hank Huckaby, the new chancellor of the University System of Georgia, and Arthur Levine, former president of Teachers College, Columbia University, are among the speakers…
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Terry’s first black student to speak at BFSO luncheon
Harold A. Black, the first African-American student to enroll in the Terry College of Business, will deliver the keynote address at the Black Faculty and…
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University launches redesigned home page, three related websites
After more than two years of work, the newest incarnation of UGA’s home page, www.uga.edu, was unveiled Aug. 9.
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Cairo/Grady County joins Archway Partnership
Cairo/Grady County is the newest community to partner with UGA through its Archway Partnership and the University System of Georgia to enhance local community economic…