Spring Break
Search the Archives
As the drought continues in Georgia, the University will extend water conservation efforts on campus this summer. Because of the ban on outdoor water use, only critical plants are given water from Lake Herrick, and new landscaping is not allowed, Ken Crowe, director of energy services, said. … 0 Comments
"Orientation Live" highlights incoming freshmen's first experiences as students at UGA. … 2 Comments
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved on Wednesday a 25-year lease-purchase agreement for the satellite campus of the Medical College of Georgia. The Board authorized the University and MCG to spend $25 million to lease the O'Malley building from the University Real Estate Foundation. … 3 Comments
Each fall and spring semester, up to 20 students have the opportunity to work and earn credit in Washington, D.C. through the Washington Semester Program. … 0 Comments
The University pumped at least $2.1 billion into the Athens-area economy in fiscal year 2007, according to a new study that measures the economic impact of the 35 institutions in the University System of Georgia. According to a study conducted by the Selig Center for Economic Growth in the University's Terry College of Business, the University spent nearly $572 million in salaries and $315 million in operating expenses during the time period. … 3 Comments
Twirlers, dancers and percussionists alike arrived Sunday, June 8 to begin a week of intensive training hosted by the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. Four separate camps comprise the Summer Marching Band Camp: auxiliary, marching percussion, drum major and band leadership camps. … 0 Comments
Aspiring journalism students throughout the Southeast join the University community this week by attending the Georgia Journalism Academy. … 1 Comment
Construction continues on the Tate Center site. A steam outage last week affected steam usage on North Campus. … 0 Comments
With the rising prices of unleaded and diesel gasoline, University departments are taking steps to increase efficiency, cut usage and keep a careful eye on their budgets. Ron Hamlin, University Campus Transit System's manager, said the effect of rising fuel prices is "very dramatic," with campus transit using an average of 1,200 gallons to provide service during the summer. … 0 Comments
A Student Government Association senator in the Franklin College was arrested and charged with underage consumption and possession of alcohol and unlawful use of an ID, according to an Athens-Clarke County police report. Blake Mitchell,19, was turned away from Sandbar downtown on June 7 around 1:30 a. … 0 Comments
The boarded-up front windows of the University Health Center may make the facility appear closed for renovation. However, the building is open as the expansion stays on schedule to add a new vision clinic and provide more space for current clinics. The construction focuses on building a new vision clinic on the first floor of the health center and allocating more space for the Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS). … 0 Comments
An offensive lineman on the Georgia football team was found in violation of the University's code of conduct while a defensive end is waiting to see what happens after his concealed weapon charge last week. … 8 Comments
