Student ecology symposium
The 12th annual Ecology Graduate Student Symposium will be held Jan. 20-21 at UGA’s Institute of Ecology. The event offers the public a peek at student research and service projects, often in cutting-edge areas of environmental study and ahead of publication in professional journals.

Students will report on research they have conducted across the Western hemisphere from North America all the way to Cape Horn. Topics range as widely, from assessing UGA’s environmental literacy requirement to a description of life in the subantarctic Robalo River in Omora Park, Chile.

On Jan. 21, William Cale, ecology alumnus and president of the University of North Alabama, will give the plenary address, entitled “An Ecologist Reflects on Pathways, Paradigms and Practicality.” Cale has published extensively on the economics of tropical forest preservation and has considerable experience in teaching and research.

An undergraduate poster session will conclude Jan. 20 events, and on Jan. 21 Cale’s talk will be followed by a reception. The symposium begins at 9 a.m. on both days in the Ecology auditorium.

The symposium is free and open to the public. More information is available online
(www.ecology.uga.edu/news/gradsymposium/symposium_06/symposium_06.htm.

Water workout
The Department of Recreational Sports offers water aerobics program for a fun and low impact workout. There are early morning, lunchtime and evening classes available. Drop in for the deep water workout or the new water yoga class. Check the complete schedule online (www.recsports.uga.edu) or register at the cashier’s window at the Ramsey Student Center.

Summer camp counselors
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia will have volunteer camp counselor positions for its summer programs. These positions give adolescents opportunities to build confidence in themselves and others, serve as a role model for younger children and learn new skills. If you have a child between the ages of 13 and 17 who would like them apply to be a counselor, contact Debbie Mitchell by phone (583-0894).

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