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As Sylvia Hutchinson laid out 10 copies of Senator Barack Obama's "The Audacity of Hope" and piles of newspaper articles about the senator, passers-by took note. Some glanced at the table, and others stopped to ask questions. Hutchinson, a retired University professor, smiled and told the interested students that no, she was not part of a campaign. … 0 Comments
Wednesday, February 14th: Two prominent black doctors practiced in Athens during the early 20th century. Dr. Ida Mae Johnson Hiram was the first black woman licensed to practice dentistry in the state of Georgia. Dr. William H. Harris was the founder of the Georgia State Medical Association of Colored Physicians, Dentists and Druggists. … 0 Comments
Tuesday, February 20th: Francis Hall Johnson, born March 12, 1888, was a native Athenian who became one of America's most renowned black musicians. Johnson played and taught violin, was a member of a Broadway orchestra and founded the Hall Johnson Choir. His choir, one of the Harlem Renaissance's most famous musical groups, experienced success in the U. … 0 Comments
Monday, February 5th: Monroe Bowers "Pink" Morton, born in 1856 to a slave woman and wealthy white man, became a prominent figure in developing Athens. In addition to being the second black man to hold the position of the Athens postmaster, Morton constructed many buildings downtown, including the Morton Building and Theatre, a popular venue for entertainment performances, state meetings and graduations. … 0 Comments
Sonia Altizer has come a long way since receiving her first grow-your-own-butterfly kit at age 12. An assistant professor in the Institute of Ecology, Altizer received the National Science Foundation Faculty Early Development Career award to study migration and infectious disease patterns in Monarch butterflies. … 1 Comment
The new spam blocker installed on UGAmail blocks e-mails promoting investment schemes and miracle drugs, but could be blocking urgent and legitimate e-mails. Some UGAmail users have reported experiencing false positives with the blocker, installed in December. … 1 Comment
Being a University athlete, if nothing else, takes time. Even in February, football team members are waking up at 4 a.m. for heavy conditioning. On Tuesday, nine University athletes answered questions about time management and their University academic experience. … 0 Comments
