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Kausar Samli
Kausar N. Samli, a Ph.D candidate, considers himself a global nomad, but at UGA, he is known for much more. In 2010, he participated in…
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Chris Walker
Whether he’s in Dr. Melissa B. Davis’ genetic lab conducting breast cancer research, studying in the Science Library, tutoring local school children or playing a…
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Jonathan Arogeti
It’s obvious why Jonathan Arogeti was offered the prestigious honor of delivering the Commencement Address. Between his scholastic honors, his service to others and his…
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Dervin Cunningham
Dervin Junior Cunningham exemplifies how a UGA student can make the most of his freshman year. The son of Jamaican immigrants and the first in…
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UGA Performing Arts Center announces 2011-2012 season
The University of Georgia Performing Arts Center has announced the roster of artists for the 2011-2012 season. In making the announcement, Performing Arts Center Director…
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Laura Meadows named interim director of the Carl Vinson Institute of Government
University of Georgia Interim Vice President for Public Service and Outreach Jennifer Frum recently announced the appointment of Laura Meadows as interim director of the…
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First in-depth analysis of philanthropic investment in teachers and teaching
Teacher effectiveness is widely regarded as “what matters most” in fostering improved learning and better student outcomes. Organized philanthropy has recognized this and made improving…
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Lending a legal hand – across the globe
Currently, there are thousands of people around the globe who are “stateless.”
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Undergraduate advisor workshop
This year’s Undergraduate Advisor Workshop will be held Aug. 26 from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Grand Hall Ballroom of the Tate Student Center. Topics…
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Auto liability insurance cards
The Georgia liability insurance card for fiscal year 2012 can be downloaded from the Department of Administrative Services’ Risk Management website https://doas.ga.gov/StateLocal/Risk/DOCS_Risk/YellowCard.pdf. The insurance cards…
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Retirement savings plan option
UGA is now offering a Roth 457(b), an additional way to save for retirement. Beginning with August payroll, participants will be allowed to direct their…
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Smoking cessation clinic
The College of Pharmacy is offering a smoking cessation clinic starting July 20. Classes will meet from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Training and Development. The…
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Broadcast, video and photography unit wins regional Emmy
The broadcast, video and photography unit in the Office of Public Affairs has received a Southeastern Regional Emmy Award for Black and Blue: Beneath the…
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Solo show
Claire B. Clements, professor emerita in the College of Education, is exhibiting, Paper Moon, a solo show of her paintings at the Oconee Cultural Arts…
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Georgia Museum of Art presents three-film series featuring artists’ biographies
A series of films about artists whose works are on display at the Georgia Museum of Art will be shown July 14, 21 and 28…
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WUGA radio wins state broadcasting awards
The Georgia Association of Broadcasters has honored WUGA, 91.7/97.9 FM, public radio for the Athens area, with five awards for excellence in programming during the…
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State Botanical Garden receives grant to restore native plants in river floodplain
The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded a two-year grant to the State Botanical Garden to restore native plant species diversity to degraded floodplain…
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Eye experts hold international symposium
More than a dozen of the world’s leading experts in low vision treatment and research will travel to UGA to speak at the inaugural Aniridia…
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Obituary: Anne Proffitt Dupre
Hosch Professor of Law and UGA alumna Anne Proffitt Dupre, 58, passed away June 22 following a hard-fought battle with metastatic small cell cervical cancer.
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2011 CURO Summer Fellows
Thirty-five UGA undergraduates have been awarded 2011 CURO summer fellowships.
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Christopher named assistant VP at Griffin Campus
Doris Christopher, a senior administrator with Georgia College and State University, has been named assistant vice president for academic affairs and director of academic programs…
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Law prof appointed inaugural Smith Professor
Peter A. Appel has been appointed the inaugural holder of the Alex W. Smith Professorship in Law, established in memory of Alexander Wyly Smith III,…
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Federal Reserve Bank CEO to address summer graduates
Dennis P. Lockhart, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, will speak at the combined undergraduate and graduate summer Commencement…
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Interim VPs named for public service, government relations
Interim appointments have been made to fill two positions held by Steve Wrigley, who on July 1 became executive vice chancellor for administration for the…