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Members of the Hillel Center lit candles and talked about interfaith dating in honor of the Cohn Shabbat Dinner - one the largest annual events for the University Hillel Campus Center for Jewish Life Students lead conservative, reform and traditional services Fridays at 6:30 p. … 1 Comment
A University building helps to notify the nation about Athens' weather. The rooftop of the Geography/ Geology building is home to a climatology data collection source and vegetable gardens. "All of the weather reports heard on [National Public Radio] from Athens come from the rooftop," said Nik Heynen, an associate professor of geography. … 0 Comments
• Kappa Delta Epsilon. An honor society open to all undergraduate and graduate education majors. First general information meeting at 7:30 pm in room G-5 of Aderhold Hall. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. Contact: www.uga.edu/kde. • Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff. … 0 Comments
With 57 first-year members participating in Teach for America, the University ranks fourth out of large schools in sending students to the organization. The rankings are based on the number of graduating seniors each school sends to teach for the corps. "This growth reflects the growing desire of UGA graduates to make a positive impact in society," Alyssa Smilowitz, recruitment associate, said. … 1 Comment
Editor's Note: This is the second story in a series to ask local candidates seven questions as they run for office. John Barrow is a Democrat running for reelection from Georgia's 12th Congressional District. Q: Why are you running for office? A: I'm running for Congress because I'm concerned about the direction in which our country is headed, and because there's no better place to make a difference - or a place where a difference is more needed - than in the United States Congress. … 1 Comment