Tag: Columns

Rachel Whiteread considers what’s not there

The exhibition is on display in the museum sculpture garden through March 7.
Pointers for startups from UGA’s new innovation mentor

Starting a business is tough. Startup mentor David Salyers has some advice.
Screening of ‘The English Patient’ held in advance of Ondaatje visit

Author Michael Ondaatje is the 2019-2020 Delta Visiting Chair for Global Understanding at the University…
‘Macbeth’ coming to Athens from London’s Out of Chaos

The 80-minute production features two actors who portray 20 characters.
Lynnée Denise brings ‘DJ scholarship’ to Athens

Denise will bring her unique brand of scholarship to the UGA and Athens communities with…
Why I Give: Peter Bettinger

Name: Peter Bettinger Position: The Leon “Buddy” Hargreaves Jr. Distinguished Professor in Forest Management, Warnell…
Eighth annual State of Public’s Health Conference set for Oct. 22

This year’s program will address issues such as Georgia’s response to HIV, equal access to…
Diversity Advisory Council holds annual retreat

DAC is committed to inclusive excellence, providing a welcoming campus culture and fostering living, learning…
Mason Lecture speaker urges humane approach to drug development

John Crowley delivered the Mason Public Leadership Lecture at the University of Georgia on Sept.…
Former UNESCO director-general shares value of protecting heritage

Irina Bokova spoke about why heritage matters and her experiences with preservation as the first…
Warnell School faculty member receives national award

Mike Mengak’s outreach work focuses on nuisance wildlife management and human-wildlife conflict resolution.
COE faculty member receives Excellence in Scholarship Award

Conner is an associate professor in the college’s mathematics and science education department.
Marine sciences professor to receive stewardship award

The Davidson Award recognizes an individual who demonstrates extraordinary leadership, service, innovation and commitment to…
‘Career matchmaker’ helps MBA students grow

Patti Zettek shares her knowledge with the students she’s preparing for new careers.
Wojdynski named Kennedy Professor of New Media

Grady College has named Bartosz Wojdynski a Jim Kennedy Professor of New Media.
Safe and Secure report available online

The report contains policy statements and crime statistics for UGA.
Book looks at contrasting voices in Psalms

We Have Heard, O Lord is written by Robert Foster, a lecturer in religion and…
Soil and water expert to speak at College of Environment and Design

Barrett Kays will discuss “Urban Soil Design and Climate Change in the Southeast” on Oct.…
EITS to host two-day Information Technology Fair Oct. 29-30

EITS volunteers will offer free technology help and educate users on simple self-service options.
Medical Partnership expands class size by 50 percent

The move is part of a strategy to address Georgia’s critical shortage of physicians.
Peanut harvest season is a time of celebration

It drives the economy of many rural Georgia communities.
Study: Health coaching helps employees lose weight

The most successful method was one-on-one help via the telephone.
Engineering student receives prestigious NIH fellowship

Yang Liu’s fellowship will support his development of a new microscope.
Law school again named best return on investment

National Jurist named the school the best value in legal education in the U.S.