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Sidewalk parking violators
Nighttime patrons of the library and other North campus locations should beware--parking on sidewalks in the vicinity will result in vehicles being towed. Due to ongoing public safety concerns, particularly for pedestrians and disabled persons attempting to use the sidewalks, police will begin towing enforcement against sidewalk parking violators effective Feb. 18.
“The problem is particularly bad along Jackson Street in the area of the main library, Baldwin Hall and the visual arts building,” says Asa Boynton, UGA director of public safety. He says officers will issue tickets effective immediately, accompanied by warning notices that towing will begin Feb. 18.
Vehicles displaying valid UGA parking permits may use the North Campus parking deck after 5:30 p.m. weekdays and any time on weekends without additional charge. Vehicles not registered with UGA parking services may use the deck for a $3 fee after 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and any time on weekends.
Mandatory student fees
Gov. Roy Barnes’s decision to allow continued payment of mandatory student fees via the state’s HOPE program is a “win-win situation for all involved,” says University System of Georgia Chancellor Stephen R. Portch.
At its Feb. 8-9 meeting, the board of regents approved a revision to its policies that would result in greater student involvement in determining mandatory fees.
“Fortunately, the task force that we charged with addressing this issue was prepared to present its recommendations,” Portch says.
The new policy includes establishment of campus-based fee committees that include 50 percent student representation. In addition, Portch indicated the board would continue its reviews of mandatory fee increases that began this past year.
“We will continue to scrutinize all campus fee proposals as we expand student involvement in the decision-making process,” Portch says. “We also will remain ever mindful of the cost impacts on HOPE.”
Peace Corp volunteers
Of all the colleges and universities in the southeastern United States, the University of Georgia produced the second-most Peace Corps volunteers, according to an announcement by the Peace Corps’ Southeast Regional office.
Thirty-three UGA students entered the organization. Only the University of Florida, with 46 volunteers, produced more. The other three schools in the top five ranking are Florida State University, Auburn State University and Emory University with 27, 21 and 20 volunteers, respectively.
“Peace Corps and these fine institutions are shaping these individuals for leadership positions and future success in their fields,” says John Eaves, Peace Corps Southeast regional manager. “We’d like to strengthen these partnerships as we expand to having 10,000 volunteers overseas in the next few years.”
For more information about the Peace Corps, call (800) 424-8580, option 1, or visit www.peacecorps.gov on the Web.
‘Shoot to thrill’
The Student Signature program will host the fifth annual “Shoot to Thrill” event Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. in the Stegeman Coliseum. The event is free and is open to all UGA students.
The UGA men’s varsity basketball team will be conducting practice at that time. Several audience members will be chosen at random to conduct drills with the team members. Contestants will have the opportunity to win a number of prizes, including a 2000 Ford Mustang, provided by University Ford Mazda. Pizza and soft drinks will be served for everyone in attendance.
For more information contact Leslie Walton at 542-8249 or lcwalton@uga.edu.
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