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Three students were arrested and charged with felonies during the week-long break. Two freshmen were arrested Wednesday and charged with felony possession of a controlled substance, possession of less than one ounce of marijuana, possession of drug related objects and underage possession of alcohol after warrants were signed following a Nov. … 9 Comments
They loom on campuses across the country, blue lights offering a "comfort situation" for students and parents alike. The University of Virginia has more than 400. Florida State has 400 in a trail. The University of Alabama has almost 100. The University of Georgia - zero. … 7 Comments
Members of the Greek community at the University will kickoff a Habitat for Humanity building project with a groundbreaking ceremony today. Though actual construction on the Habitat house will not begin until January, the groundbreaking signifies the culmination of 18 months of fundraising in preparation for the build. … 2 Comments
- Heartsaver CPR training. Sponsored by the University Health Center. For UGA students, faculty and staff. $25 for adult CPR training; $40 for full course on CPR for adults, children and infants. Certified by the American Heart Association. To register, call 706-542-8695. … 1 Comment
Kenya may seem distant, but nine local women who traveled there said they feel compelled to help. "I think it's pretty obvious how small the world really is and how connected things are," said Joan Prittie, instructor and executive director of Project Safe. … 0 Comments
Students release balloons at the Tate Plaza in honor of those affected by HIV/AIDS on Monday. The event, put on by UGA HEROs, was in honor of World AIDS Day. Events took place all day offering information about the disease and honoring those who have died. … 1 Comment
An 8 percent budget cut plan could immediately impact faculty, staff and students in January. The Board of Regents announced a special called meeting Wednesday to approve 8 percent cuts for the University System of Georgia. The cuts would be implemented in the spring by reducing the employer contribution rate for the PPO and HMO health insurance plans from 75 percent to 70 percent, waiving policy 704. … 1 Comment
A U.S. District Court recommended Friday the University clear former Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication Dean John Soloski of charges he sexually harassed a coworker. The University's investigation into claims made by Janet Jones Kendall, a former Grady College employee and now public relations specialist for the School of Social Work, was "arbitrary, capricious and unreasonable," according to court documents obtained by The Red & Black. … 13 Comments
