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Columns::February 4, 2002 |
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Above & beyond: Hill Awards recognize faculty contributions that ‘improve the quality of life in Georgia’ The Office of Public Service and Outreach announced recipients of the 2002 Walter Barnard Hill Awards and the Distinguished Public Service and Outreach Fellow at a luncheon banquet during the annual conference Jan. 31. Dan Durning of the Vinson Institute of Government was named Hill Fellow. The winners of the Hill Awards were Frances Hensley, education; Mary Stakes, Institute of Government; Connie Crawley, family and consumer sciences Cooperative Extension Service; Debbie Purvis, family and consumer sciences Cooperative Extension Service; and Dan Horton, entomology.
Massive undertaking A new machine for analyzing proteins was lifted by crane into the UGA proteomics lab in the animal and dairy science building late last month. The mass spectrometer will enable Georgia researchers to conduct advanced studies on proteins, such as detecting changes in the protein profiles of cancer patients undergoing treatment. Researchers from across the state--especially members of the Georgia Research Alliance and the Georgia Biotechnology Partnership--will have access to advanced protein analysis through the proteomics facility. This mass spectrometer is one of the most accurate types on the market and few research universities have this instrument, according to Lamar Houston, UGA assistant vice president for research services. |
UGA researchers draw first molecular map of peanut plant UGA researchers have completed the first comprehensive molecular map of the peanut plant. Like a roadmap, the result will give scientists the directions they need to develop better varieties for farmers and better products for consumers, experts say. The UGA map identifies plant genes and where they’re located.
University Theatre presents Pulitzer winner University Theatre presents the 1998 Pulitzer Prize-winning play How I Learned to Drive by Paula Vogel Feb. 6-9 and 13-16 at 8 p.m., with a matinee Feb. 10 at 2:30 p.m. in the Seney-Stovall Chapel, located at the Lucy Cobb Institute. Freda Scott Giles, associate professor in the drama department, directs this show. Tickets are $12 for the general public, $10 for senior citizens and UGA students. |
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