Children’s golf clinics
The UGA Golf Course is offering several after-school programs.

For children ages 7–9, a Tuesday evening session will be held from Sept. 2–30. Children ages 10 to 12 will meet on Wednesdays from Sept.3– 24. On Thursdays from Sept. 4–25, children ages 13–15 will meet. All programs run from 5:30–6:30 p.m. at the course’s driving range and cost $100 per child. To sign up or for more information, call (706) 369-5739.

Grant proposals
Faculty are invited to submit research proposals related to poverty and the economy in Georgia by Sept. 26. A pre-application workshop will take place on Sept. 5 from 2–4 p.m. in the Training Room of the Fanning Building. Four to six grants ranging from $15,000 to $30,000 will be awarded.

The grants program aims to further research on persistent poverty and inform public policy that will improve the economy and the lives of Georgians. More than 57 percent of Georgia counties have among the highest poverty rates in the nation, according to a 2003 Carl Vinson Institute of Government study.

Applications that reflect collaboration across academic and service units are highly encouraged. In addition, research that builds on understanding the public policy barriers that inhibit or limit an individual’s ability to participate fully in the economy and build personal wealth are of particular interest.

This is the fourth year the University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc. has sponsored the Poverty and the Economy Faculty Research Grants Program, administered by the Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach. Guidelines, deadlines and other pertinent information related to the Poverty and the Economy Research Grants Program can be found listed under Faculty Research Grants at www.ovpr.uga.edu/iga/grants. For more information, contact Steve Dempsey at dempsey@uga.edu.

Learning in Retirement event
Learning in Retirement Inc., at the University of Georgia will hold a fall welcome event for new and prospective members Sept. 8 from 9:30–11:30 a.m. at the Athens Holiday Inn Express, 513 West Broad St.

During the meeting, participants may register from among 37 courses, four Lunch and Learn lectures, two travel/study trips and five social events. They also can learn about other LIR activities. Refreshments will be served.

More information about LIR is available by phone, (706) 549-7350, or online, www.athenslir.org.

Study-abroad programs
A class entitled “UGA Study-Abroad Programs: Nuts and Bolts” will be taught by Kasee Laster, director of the study-abroad program, from 1:30–3:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Training and Development Center.

Directors, program staff and graduate assistants of existing programs as well as potential directors, department business managers and administrative personnel who support study-abroad programs are invited to attend.

For more information, contact Laster at (706) 425-3274 or klaster@uga.edu. To register for this class, go to the Human Resources Web site, www.hr.uga.edu, and click on the “Training Schedule” link.

Hill Award nominations
The Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach invites nominations for the Walter Barnard Hill Distinguished Public Service Fellow and the Walter Barnard Hill Award for Distinguished Achievement in Public Service and Outreach Awards.

These awards honor outstanding public service by faculty. A description of each award and guidelines are available at http://outreach.uga.edu/awards.

For additional information, contact Steve Dempsey at (706) 542-6045 or dempsey@uga.edu. Nominations are due Sept. 30.

PSO staff award nominations
The Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach invites nominations for the Public Service and Outreach Staff Award for Excellence.

Eligibility and guidelines are available at http://outreach.uga.edu/awards. For additional information, contact Karen Baynes at (706) 542-6045 or baynes@cviog.uga.edu. Nominations are due Sept. 30.

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