Tag: Campus Closeup
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Former aspiring poet in charge of ‘Georgia Review’ production
Years before he started working on campus, Scott LaClaire submitted several of his poems for…
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Director of development combines her passion for health, people
As an undergraduate student at Presbyterian College, Ginny Ingels spent a summer in Haiti working…
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IT director helps support College of Engineering students, faculty
For Forrest Bridges, the year 2000 didn’t just mark the change on the calendar, it…
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‘Talent scout for books’
After having heard about working in scholarly publishing from friends who had interned in the…
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Georgia Museum of Art shop manager balances business, artistic beauty
When she was 6 years old, Amy Miller played Gretel in her church’s production of Hansel…
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Meat man: MSTC coordinator shares passion, knowledge with others
From the posters of meat cuts and a cow femur pencil holder to the rows…
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Associate programs director aims to foster love of outdoors, rec sports
Ironically, Lance Haynie’s passion for the great outdoors began indoors on a climbing wall.
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Parking monitor focuses on making positive impressions
For many, Wendy Glenn is the first and last person they see on campus. As…
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College of Pharmacy admin manager willing to help all
During Joy Wilson’s more than two decades at UGA, she has tried to tell people…
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Accountant bakes cakes to raise money to support cancer patients
April Myers’ recipe for life includes handfuls of commitment to her work at UGA, heaping…
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Veterinary medicine staff member lives life of science, music
Music has been a part of Deb Carter’s life since she can remember.
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On the fly: Radiation safety specialist takes interest in Earhart search
As Lauren Palmer was researching the fallout of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan, an…
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Helping hand: Administrative manager has giving spirit, desire to aid others
Whether living in Asia or Athens, Susan Parish has always felt the urge to volunteer…
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IT professional, outgoing UGA Staff Council chair enjoys helping others
While Jerry Daniel may have been working every odd job he could find in the…
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FindIT! coordinator aids in surveying state’s cultural resources
As Laura Kviklys was digging through the diaries and letters of Colonial Quaker women from…
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School of Law staffer sets the bar for providing great customer service
Tina Whitehair sets the bar for going above and beyond both at work and home.…
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Administrative manager keeps Marine Extension flowing
Between the seashells, wooden ships and sea animal photos splashed about Marie Scoggins’ office, it’s…
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EITS employee rises from student worker to IT manager
Justin Williams was a UGA student working at a fast food restaurant when he decided…
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CTL staffer attracted to behind-the-scenes technology
Krystal Pintar’s father, Bobby Evans, used to fix anything and everything electronic from televisions to…
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Admissions director seeks ‘best fit’ for Terry’s Full-time MBA program
Like selecting a candidate for a job, evaluating applicants each year for the next incoming…
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Horticulturalist helps Founders Memorial Garden visitors grow memories
Maureen O’Brien has seen some very personal moments in the Founders Memorial Garden off Lumpkin…
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‘Whatever the need’: Admissions counselor aids US armed forces, UGA students
Susan Herda spends her days helping others, whether by answering a slew of questions, throwing…
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Picture of health
For most of his life, two things have been dominant forces in Brad Upchurch’s life:…
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Contracts and Grants accountant monitors research grant compliance
With a plethora of grants streaming into the university each year, there has to be…
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