Tag: Campus Closeup

Planning to help: Carl Vinson Institute expert aids communities in US, abroad

Malik R. Watkins, a planning and development expert with UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government,…
Modern art: Instructional designer helps faculty sculpt online courses

Being raised by a single working mother, Flint Buchanan saw the real impact of night…
Good eats: Dietitian helps students learn how to lead healthier lives

Despite growing up in a household that had a constant supply of ice cream in…
Wonder woman: OASP director helps coordinate science, engineering fairs

Christine Burgoyne is a whiz at answering questions, and she’s heard some doozies during her…
Elvis impersonator embraces entertainment at WUGA-FM

Daily listeners of “Morning Edition” on WUGA-FM 91.7/97.9 FM are well accustomed to Chris Shupe’s…
The bottom line: Assistant director helps manage university’s budget

As the workday winds down on Wednesday afternoons, others working in the University Budget Office…
CAES graphic designer exercises creative muscle for college projects

Jay Bauer, a senior graphic designer for the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, says…
State Botanical Garden’s director of development grows relationships

Strolling past beds of tulips or daffodils or walking under the oaks and dogwoods at…
Follow the students: McPhaul teacher bases lessons on children’s interests

Phillip Baumgarner isn’t an ordinary preschool teacher.
Crash course: Traffic safety analyst studies how to make roadways safer

As a program analyst for UGA’s Traffic Safety Research and Evaluation Group within the…
On the money: Law school fundraiser makes alumni feel proud to give

For more than a decade Phyllis Cooke has diligently raised money for the School of…
Naturalist at home among dolphins, turtles, manatees on Skidaway Island

John “Crawfish” Crawford often skips morning traffic on the long stretch of road connecting Skidaway…
Chief preparator’s job at Georgia Museum of Art hangs in the balance

UGA athletes aren’t the only ones on campus who know a thing or two about…
Tight squeeze: Snelling Dining Commons cashier gives out hugs

Sandra Patterson’s hugs are famous across campus.
Taking care: Tate manager has been on the job since his student days

It’s not unusual for the UGA police to call Greg Albanese at 3 in the…
Clearing the decks: Parking services monitor wins Chancellor’s Award

Service with a smile is something Christine Eberhart takes to heart.
Linked up: College of Education’s tech expert has strong ties to UGA

Nic Holt has a knack for making connections. To some, his degrees (all from UGA)…
‘Stand-up’ guy: Terry art director volunteers with community charitable organizations

If you look closely, you can find a subtle expression in Chris Taylor’s work that…
Medical illustrator drawn to career that combines love of science, art

Jennifer Stowe grew up loving art but she never planned on making a career of…
The show must go on: Flutist turns love for music into career in the arts

Even before she could walk, Erin Tatum, the facilities and house manager for the Performing…
Santa Claus is coming to town: Transit worker brings holiday cheer to campus

Instead of Comet and Cupid, Donner and Blitzen, Santa Claus’ fleet at UGA includes almost…
Keeping with the program: Staffer’s roots are with state master gardeners

When Krissy Slagle signed up to take classes with the master gardener program more than…
Scholarship coordinator knows ‘write’ way to help Honors students

Jessica Hunt says the secret to getting good scholarships lies in telling a good story.
Mr. Opportunity

Call it charisma. Call it personal magnetism. Call it infectious enthusiasm or irresistible zeal.…