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Last Updated: Sep 22nd, 2010

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Cutting-edge Facility
UGA President Michael F. Adams was joined by some of the youngest members of the university community when he snipped away at a ceremonial ribbon Jan. 25. "They told me I have to use safety scissors," he quipped as he and nine 2- to 4-year-olds lined with their teachers in front of the new University Childcare Center on the UGA Health
Feb 6, 2012

Office of Sustainability awards$13,000 for student projects
The Office of Sustainability has announced the inaugural winners of the UGA Campus Sustainability Grants. The office awarded $13,000 of green-fee funds in campus sustainability grants to implement four of the
Mar 28, 2011

Drinking it in
Students, faculty and staff can now refill reusable bottles with filtered water in the Odum School of Ecology. The stations are the first on campus installed as a part of UGA's sustainability efforts to reduce
Mar 14, 2011

Sheep provide a lesson in invasive plant management at UGA
The University of Georgia Grounds Department, in collaboration with several UGA colleges and departments interested in the potential of a novel invasive plant management strategy, has enlisted the help of a local
Mar 2, 2011

Capitol Kudos
The University of Georgia Police Department has been honored by Governor Nathan Deal for excellent customer service. Leaders of the department were presented with a commendation from Governor Deal at
Feb 28, 2011

Forum on surviving severe weather to take place Feb. 24 on campus
"Surviving Natural Disasters," a forum on how to prepare for and react during severe weather in Georgia, will take place from 10-11 a.m. Feb. 24 in Room 137 of the Tate Student Center. The event, which is open
Feb 21, 2011

Renaissance man: UGA police staffer also teaches criminal justice classes
Dan Silk has guarded diplomats in Afghanistan. He's advised police in the United Kingdom. And he's apprehended criminals in Athens. But deep down, he's all about peace. As the communications coordinator for the
Feb 21, 2011

Minority and Small Business Expo to help campus departments, vendors build purchasing relationships
UGA departments looking to build new purchasing relationships with vendors will get their chance at the Minority and Small Business Expo on March 28. A variety of vendors will be on-hand from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in
Feb 21, 2011

UGA named a Tree Campus
The National Arbor Day Foundation and the Georgia Forestry Commission have designated the University of Georgia as a "Tree Campus USA" and will join President Michael Adams next week to unveil a plaque on North
Feb 20, 2011

Greasing of the bulldog
For many years the Preventive Maintenance Shop 16, located in the Chicopee Complex, has held the honor of greasing up our Memorial Hall Bulldog before every UGA home football game. This 350 pound bronze
Jan 2011

UGA police department celebrates banner year of accomplishments
At its annual awards recognition event Jan. 28, the UGA Police Department honored the officers and staff who helped make 2010 a record-setting year for crime statistics on campus. University police
Feb 14, 2011

A DAY IN THE LIFE: Ms. Sandra brightens days; Worker's life full of family
If there is one thing that gets students out of bed on Monday mornings, it's getting to see Sandra Patterson of Food Services smilinig once again. Patterson, a cashier at Snelling Dining Commons, is known campus-wide
Feb 7, 2011

Employees brave snow, ice to keep university running during storm
Although it may look different to outsiders, the University of Georgia never, in fact, closes. During the spate of severe weather that recently shuttered offices across campus, many employees braved icy roads and
Jan 31 , 2011

Food Services, Campus Catering to host 'Cook's Holiday' Dec. 16-17
UGA Food Services and Campus Catering are getting ready to celebrate the season with the annual A Cook's Holiday luncheon held at the Village Summit in Joe Frank Harris Commons on East Campus on Dec. 16-17 from
Dec 6, 2010

Going above and beyond
Two UGA departments were recognized recently for outstanding customer service by the University System of Georgia. As part of Chancellor Erroll B. Davis Jr.'s Customer Service Awards program, the
Nov 22, 2010

Veteran’s experiences influence role as officer
As a veteran of the first Gulf War, a former FBI employee and a police officer, Lt. Jeff Whitfield is a man who has achieved his life goals. “I’ve truly been blessed to have been able to do everything on my list of what I
Nov 9, 2010

The coach's call: Make a play for the United Way
University of Georgia dignitaries led by coach Mark Richt held a celebratory pep rally Friday afternoon to thank employees for their donations and to urge others to help out the United Way of Northeast
Nov 6, 2010

Two Physical Plant employees named Finance and Administration Fellows
Two employees from the Physical Plant have been selected to participate in the 2010-2011 Finance and Administration Fellows Program and will begin their rotations September 7.
Sep 17, 2010

Green team
Office of Sustainability helps make UGA eco-friendly.
UGA’s Office of Sustainability opened its doors Feb. 1. The office is staffed by Kevin Kirsche, director; Andrew Lentini, sustainability coordinator; Jennifer Perissi, administrative specialist; and two student
Aug 9, 2010

Forgotten sundial to return to Navy School campus
The three-foot high marble urn pedestal, with its graceful curves and intricately scrolled sundial on top, always seemed out of place to Dennis Stewart, a parts specialist for the Physical Plant.
Aug 9, 2010

Parking deck monitor all smiles to customers, wins award from international institute
On the Thomas Street side of the North Campus Parking Deck, LeAnne Fouche smiles brightly and waves to exiting visitors as she takes their payments for parking. A parking monitor, Fouche comments on the
Aug 9, 2010