Columns::December 2, 2002

Bulletin board

Multimedia survey
Creative Services, a unit of the Office of Instructional Support and Development, seeks faculty and staff participation in a brief survey regarding multimedia production services for teaching and research projects. The survey is available online and in PDF printable format at www.isd.uga.edu/production/cssurvey.html.

Osteoporosis study
Researchers in the department of foods and nutrition are conducting a study to investigate the effects of soy isoflavones (plant hormones found in soybeans) on bone mineral density. Postmenopausal women between the ages of 40 and 60 who have not been diagnosed with osteoporosis and are not taking estrogen or hormone replacement therapy may qualify. Participants cannot be vegetarian and must be willing to take soy isoflavones on a daily basis for two years. Benefits include free bone mineral density measurements, vitamin and mineral supplements, dietary assessment, blood analyses and modest compensation. Contact Tonya Dalton (583-0040; opus@fcs.uga.edu) for more information.

Student exchange
The National Student Exchange makes available to students the combined resources of more than 150 colleges and universities with all of their courses and programs. Applications are being accepted through Feb. 28 for participation in fall 2003 and spring 2004 semesters. For information on schools participating, cost, eligibility, transfer credit and more, visit the NSE office at 325 Tate Student Center, call 542-7774, or send e-mail nse@uga.edu.

Sneak Preview
The department of recreational sports will offer a “Sneak Preview” of next spring’s aerobics and instructional classes on Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants can sample classes (yoga, kickboxing, ballroom dance, pilates, power bar, step and sculpt, tai chi, power yoga) or take part in a “Ball Clinic” presented by the personal trainers. All programs require membership in the Ramsey Student Center or a visitors’ pass. A complete schedule is on the Web site (www.uga.edu/recsports).

Campus Transit semester break schedule
• Dec. 10-17: finals schedule (all routes operating on reduced schedule).
• Dec. 18-24: intersession schedule (East-West bus route, Family Housing bus route, Disability Services van; 7 a.m.-6 p.m.).
• Dec. 25-Jan. 1: no service.
• Jan. 2-8: intersession schedule.
• Jan. 9: full service resumes.

Food Services holiday luncheon
The annual gala holiday luncheon prepared by Campus Catering is scheduled for Dec. 18 and 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., in the Bulldog Café at the Tate Student Center. Cost is $10.95 plus tax. The menu is posted on the Food Services Web site (www.uga.edu/food-serv/welcome/cooksholidaymenu.htm). Tickets may be purchased in advance.
On Dec. 20, the Bulldog Café will open at 7:30 a.m. and close for break at 2:30 p.m. Dining halls close Dec. 17: Oglethorpe at 1:30 p.m., Snelling at 2:30 p.m. and Bolton at 7 p.m. Food service resumes at lunch Jan. 6 in Bolton, breakfast Jan. 7 in Oglethorpe, and breakfast Jan. 8 in Snelling.

Ramsey Center break schedule
• Dec. 18-20: 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Dec. 21: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Dec. 22: noon-9 p.m.
• Dec. 23: 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Dec. 24: 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Dec. 25-Jan. 1: closed.

GMOA break schedule
The Georgia Museum of Art will be closed Dec. 25, 30, 31 and Jan. 1, but will operate on a regular schedule on other days during semester break: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m.; closed Mondays.

Parking semester break regulations
Parking permits are not required when the university is closed.
When the university is open but classes are not in session four lots will be open to any valid parking permit.
• Dec. 18-24: Lots S16, E06, W06 and N02 open to any valid permit.
• Dec. 25-Jan. 1: no parking permit required.
• Jan. 2-8: Lots S16, E06, W06, and N02 open to any valid permit.
• Jan. 9: appropriate permit required in all lots.

Visitors Center semester break schedule
Tour schedule will be reduced Dec. 16-24 and Jan. 2-5; Visitors Center will be closed Dec. 25-Jan. 1. Call 542-0842 for more information.

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