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The focus was on America's military might and diplomatic values during a lecture Tuesday afternoon at the Chapel. Lee Hamilton, co-chair of the Iraq Study Group and former vice-chair of the 9/11 Commission, emphasized the presence of the United States around the world, but he also acknowledged that the U. … 4 Comments
Speak Out for Species, a campus organization that advocates animal rights, is sponsoring The Great American Meatout - a day to celebrate "vegetarian living and its benefits for health, animals and the environment." The University chapter of SOS will have four tables set up in the Tate Plaza today from 10 a. … 7 Comments
Former Secretary of State Cathy Cox talks with Delta Sigma Pi members Megan Rose La Roche (left) and Sana Zaidi after speaking to the professional business fraternity in the South Psychology-Journalism auditorium Tuesday. Cox spoke on her career, the importance of honesty and striving for excellence. … 0 Comments
Nuçi's Space has been successful in reaching out to the Athens music community, and its more recently formed student organization aims to introduce University students to all it has to offer. The Nuçi's Space Student Organization works with Nuçi's Space to plan events, raise money and spread awareness about the organization. … 0 Comments
After seven years of undergraduate and medical school, most students probably would swear off schooling completely. But Dr. Harvey Ouzts never was content with his science-based education, and so, at the age of 61, he is pursuing an English degree. Ouzts attended UT-Chattanooga for his bachelor's degree in biology before going to the Medical College of Georgia. … 3 Comments
One University student recently was informed his pocketbook would be a little heavier this academic year. Greg Cohen, a senior from Alpharetta in the Terry College of Business, is the recipient of a Foundation for Agency Management Excellence Scholarship. … 0 Comments
If you have ever stopped by Snelling Dining Commons, you have probably been greeted by one of the friendliest cashiers at the University. Many students with the meal plan travel especially to Snelling just to see Sandra Patterson. Her signature smile, greetings and even hugs makes this dining hall a favorite among students and other meal plan participants. … 1 Comment
Three-year-old John Birchenall is not just any ordinary child. While his name may sound all-American, he is not. Birchenall was adopted from China by an American couple in 2005, and his original first name is not John - it is Zhi Yong. Wanting to expose their child to his Asian roots, Birchenall's parents became involved with the Asian Children Mentoring Program, a University student organization that pairs adopted Asian children with Asian mentors. … 0 Comments
Students interested in duck hunting and wetland conservation now have their collective niche - UGA Ducks Unlimited. UGA DU is a recognized chapter of the national Ducks Unlimited organization, whose mission is simply to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. … 1 Comment
Jacob Smith, a freshman from Helen, got an unusual wake-up call on Wednesday morning. "I was asleep in my dorm, and I had the window cracked," he said. "It was like a really loud car right beside my window." It wasn't a car that yanked him from his sleep - it was a military cargo plane. … 0 Comments
Senior running back Kregg Lumpkin said redshirt freshman Knowshon Moreno, the youngest running back on the team, is a character who keeps learning each day with tremendous speed and power. Quarterback Matthew Stafford described Moreno as the same guy who came to Georgia last year - a high-energy player. … 0 Comments
Autopsy results on Yongsheng Li's body did not indicate a cause of death, University Police Chief Jimmy Williamson said. Li, a 29-year-old doctoral student, was missing for two weeks before his body was found in a retention pond Sunday afternoon between the Women's Sports Complex and the State Botanical Gardens on South Milledge Avenue. … 13 Comments
