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University President Michael Adams spoke Thursday about the administration's handling of sexual harassment on campus, expressed a need to prevent future incidents and said he will listen to suggestions from faculty. He promised to form a committee to explore the possibility of creating an ombudsman office to handle future complaints. … 8 Comments
University President Michael Adams speaks to the issue of sexual harassment during the University Council meeting Thursday at the Georgia Center. … 0 Comments
The following unrelated incidents were reported by the Athens-Clarke County police department: Laura Knight reported an entering auto on Feb. 1 on East Broad Street. According to the police report the incident occurred while Knight was shopping, the vehicle was locked and the top of the Mustang was cut. … 1 Comment
Representatives running to represent each University college in the Student Government Association debated Thursday night their platforms for election. Franklin College of Arts & Sciences candidates Sergio Alex Galvan and Matthew Cox discussed campus safety and proposed installing more lights and campus emergency call centers, similar to those of University of North Carolina. … 4 Comments
This weekend, don't be surprised to see a Power Ranger dancing the night away. Dance Marathon, a philanthropic dance event benefiting Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, will be from 10 a.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday in the Ramsey Student Center. Festivities such as live bands and entertainment acts will enliven the participants. … 0 Comments
C-SPAN's 45-foot Campaign 2008 tour bus will be in Athens today, rolling onto campus to give students access to the "Road to the White House." Tipping the scale at 22 tons, the bus features a full television production studio equipped to broadcast C-SPAN news coverage on the campaign trail at major political events nationwide. … 0 Comments
Students will be limited to four course withdrawals during their college careers starting in Fall 2008 as the University attempts to change what one administrator called a "culture of withdrawals." The change Thursday came after a close vote with strong opposition from student representatives at the University Council meeting. … 0 Comments
