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A Wednesday evening fire causes considerable damage to the second floor of UGA's Main Library annex. The library is closed at least for today and until further notice.
The New Georgia Encyclopedia, a virtual encyclopedia of the state and a project of the Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press, is featured in the New York Times. The encyclopedia will go online this fall.
UGA economist Andy Keeler is quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story on state-based and regional plans to regulate pollutants blamed for global warming.
The Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study at UGA continues to be cited as a key testing site for birds with West Nile virus.
" Dooley, Adams have 'good' talk," reports the Athens Banner-Herald. They agree to meet again to finish the discussion started Wednesday.
The Miami Herald quotes William Stueck, UGA Research Professor of History, on veterans' observances of the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, "The Forgotten War."
USA Today reports on research co-authored by UGA's W. Keith Campbell regarding the strains of children on a marriage. When children arrive, wealthier couples experience a drop in marital happiness three times that of middle-class parents, the research finds.
The Maize Mapping Project, a collaboration involving UGA and the universities of Missouri and Arizona, has reached a milestone in mapping the corn genome.
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Self-study concludes with praise from accrediting agency
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UGA's Marine Institute turns 50
Also: Nature's biographer John Avise
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The Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education has issued an extensive summary of biotechnical and biomedical initiatives at Atlanta-area institutions of higher education. UGA has many programs which are prominently featured. The full report is available at the ARCHE Web site.
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University of Georgia's Physical Master Plan -- Guiding principles for campus growth.
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Information for UGA faculty, staff and students regarding fire at the Main Library
Commissioner Oxendine says fire was arson
Statement by President Adams
Damage to the Main Library annex as a result of Wednesday evening's fire necessitates that the building remain closed, perhaps for up to several weeks.
"The loss of materials and books was minimal, but it has to be cleaned up," said William Gray Potter, university librarian. "The whole building has to be cleaned up. We are making every effort to be back up and running by the time classes resume in August."
The flames were confined to the second floor of the annex in an area where the federal document repository is housed, but there is smoke and water damage of varying degrees in other parts of both the original and annex buildings.
Library employees are not to report to work until further notice. Information will be posted on the UGA Today Web page (www.uga.edu/news) and the Library's Web page (www.libs.uga.edu/). Salaried bi-weekly employees who receive paper checks need to go to payroll in the Business Services building on Broad Street to collect those checks.
Classes scheduled for library classrooms will be held in the Student Learning Center. The law library and the science library both are open with available study space for students displaced from the Main Library, as is the Student Learning Center.
UGA students, faculty and staff have borrowing privileges at all University System libraries and Emory University.
The Student Learning Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and beginning Saturday will follow the Main Library's regular schedule. The Law Library is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Computer labs across campus are open on regular schedules for electronic access to materials. It is not yet known how long it will take to make books and other library materials available. We will provide updates through ArchNews postings and on UGA Today at www.uga.edu/news as they become available. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Commissioner Oxendine says UGA Library fire was arson
Statement by President Adams
Information for Faculty, Staff and Students
Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine said the fire that damaged the University of Georgia's main library yesterday was intentionally set.
Oxendine said the fire started in a storage area on the second floor of the library. There was smoke damage to every floor of the nine-story building.
"Because the investigation is continuing, we can't discuss specific details of the way this fire was set, but we can say that it was arson," Oxendine said. "The good news is that none of the historic books or documents stored in that part of the library were damaged."
Oxendine asked anyone with information about this fire to call the Georgia Arson Hotline at 1-800-282-5804, or call the University Police at 706-542-2200. Rewards of up to $10,000 are given for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of an arsonist. Calls are taken 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and callers may remain anonymous. The Hotline is jointly sponsored by Commissioner Oxendine's Office and the Georgia Arson Control Board, Inc.
Investigators from Oxendine's office were assisting the University Police and the Athens Clarke County Fire Department.
Statement by President Michael F. Adams regarding the fire at the Main Library
We are distressed at the news that the fire was intentionally set. The investigation is in the appropriate hands and the University will support it in any way we can. This finding makes us even more thankful that no one was injured, that major fire damage was contained to one floor of the building, and that the special collections in other parts of the building escaped harm.
The University of Georgia is particularly appreciative of the excellent support provided by members of the community since this incident began. We are grateful to the fire, emergency and volunteer services that responded so quickly and effectively. Our great confidence in the quality of such services in Athens was reaffirmed by Wednesday's response.
Specifically, we thank the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department, the Winterville Fire Department, the Oconee County Fire Department, St. Mary's Hospital, the American Red Cross, the State Fire Marshal's Office and the numerous UGA staff from many departments who responded to the scene.
All of us at the University of Georgia are grateful for the professionalism and dedication of these fine persons.
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UGA's Fanning Institute offers new Latino Youth Leadership Program
The J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership recently completed the first phase of its new Latino Youth Leadership Program. The first session was held at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education from June 8-11, 2003; the second phase will be held March 26-27, 2004. This statewide program brought together 16 students ages 15-18 who have demonstrated leadership potential and are committed to developing and implementing plans to bring positive change to their communities. The students came from schools in the Athens, Atlanta, Dalton and Gainesville areas, which are home to some of the largest Latino communities in the state.
 Fanning Institute
UGA researcher develops virtual reality environment to help treat smokers trying to quit
No longer relegated to science fiction, virtual reality (VR) has become part of the very real world of addiction treatment. Patrick Bordnick, assistant professor of social work at the University of Georgia, has developed a virtual reality environment to help treat people addicted to nicotine.
Funded by a grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Bordnick has been working with Atlanta-based Virtually Better, a clinic specializing in providing virtual reality exposure therapy to people who suffer from specific phobias and anxiety disorders.
School of Social Work
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UGA supporters give a record $72.05 million in fiscal year 2003
University of Georgia supporters gave the school a record $72.05 million in private gifts and pledges in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, a 15 percent increase over last year. It is the first time in UGA history that single-year private giving has exceeded $70 million.
This year’s total is some $9.4 million more than the $62.7 million given in fiscal year 2002, which was also a record and the first time private giving topped $60 million. The total includes 14 gifts of $1 million or more from individuals.
Coverage in the Athens Banner-Herald
Coverage in the Atlanta Business Journal
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OTHER UNIVERSITY NEWS
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UGA self study concludes with praise from accrediting agency
UGA to hire 50 faculty and expand enrollment in high-demand majors
UGA scientists upgrading Army's scrambled-egg MREs
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NEWS FROM UGA'S SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
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News at Franklin College
Grady News Online
College of Education News Online
School of Law News Online
Terry College of Business News Online
CAES News Center
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ONLINE NEWS PUBLICATIONS
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The Franklin Chronicle Online
Veterinary Medicine News (.pdf format only)
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Watch the expansion of the Sanford Stadium
Sanford Stadium construction progress
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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ON CAMPUS
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UGA Athletic Events
Thursday, July 24, 2003
Musical Theatre: Weird Romance. Sponsored by the Thalian-Blackfriars Theatre Company. UGA's student-run theatre company will present two one-act musicals of speculative fiction in its first endeavor into musical theatre. Admission: $5. Evening performances: July 24 - 26, 8:00 PM; matinee: July 27, 2:00 PM. Through Sunday, July 27, 2003. Cellar Theatre, Fine Arts Building. Contact: 552-0603.
Friday, July 25, 2003
Friday Tours. Sponsored by Georgia Museum of Natural History. This one hour tour introduces visitors to the Museum and several of its well-known collections, such as mammals, birds, fish and insects. Adults and children 5+. Free. Please call ahead for groups of 8 or more. 4:00 PM. Natural History Building. Contact: 542-1663, musinfo@uga.edu.
Saturday, July 26, 2003
Workshop: Drawing What You See: Developing Observational Drawing Skills. Sponsored by the Georgia Museum of Art. Third and final session of three workshops focusing on basic skills building exercises designed to improve hand-eye coordination and develop the student's visual awareness. Participants must provide their own supplies. No charge; space is limited and reservations required. First session May 24 and second session June 21. 10:00 AM - Noon. Forio Studio Classroom. Contact: 542-4662.
Norfolk Area Alumni: UGA Night at the Tides. Sponsored by UGA Alumni Association. UGA alumni will watch the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A team in the NY Mets organization) vs. the Columbus Clippers. $8 per person; reserve tickets by July 18 please by calling 800-606-8786. 7:15 PM. Harbor Park, Norfolk, VA.
Sunday, July 27, 2003
Please see ongoing listings for today's events.
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ADVISORIES
UPDATED 07/22/03
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New mandatory contract for domestic express mail and package delivery. The Department of Administrative Services, State Purchasing Office, informed us in June that the subject contract was issued to United Parcel Service, Inc. It is mandatory for all state agencies to utilize UPS for the following services: standard delivery, premium next day delivery, standard next day delivery and second day delivery. You are requested to comply with this contract through utilization effective immediately. You may utilize the vendor of your choice for the following types of shipments: oversized shipments, refrigerated shipments, hazardous shipments and any other services not specifically listed as mandatory to UPS. Contact Annette Evans in the Procurement Office at 706/542-7066.
Rutherford St. and access to S14 parking zone. From Thursday through Sunday, July 24-27, a portion of Rutherford Street and the driveway to the S14 parking zone (between the Student Athlete Academic Center and the baseball stadium) will be closed for utility construction and road repairs. The S14 lot will be open and accessible via the driveway between the tennis stadium and the Carlton St. parking deck. Access to the Student Athlete Academic Center parking lot from Rutherford St. will not be affected. Through Sunday, July 27, 2003.
UGA license plate renewal for the 2004 cycle. All state of Georgia vehicle license plates, including the commemorative UGA series, will be reissued upon renewal on the vehicle owner's birthday during calendar 2004. Persons desiring the UGA special plate should apply between Jan. 1 and July 31, 2003 at your local county tag office. Those already having UGA tags in the current series should return to your county tag office the renewal letter received from the state Department of Motor Vehicle Safety. Those who do not now have the tag may apply using form MV-9C which is available on the web at www.dmvs.ga.gov/forms/pdf/motor/mv-9c.pdf. A $25 manufacturing fee should accompany the application. Through Thursday, July 31, 2003.
Coverdell Center infrastructure. Due to utility infrastructure construction for the Paul D. Coverdell Center for Biomedical and Health Sciences, that portion of D. W. Brooks Dr. between Carlton St. and McWhorter Hall will be closed to through traffic from May 12 until approximately Sept. 5. Through Friday, September 5, 2003.
Preparedness Information. For the latest official security and preparedness information affecting campus operations, please visit UGA's Office of Security Preparedness Web site.
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The UGA Master Calendar is a comprehensive listing of events at the University of Georgia. It should be used by anyone scheduling a campus event in order to avoid conflicts with other important events. The master calendar is also the source for the weekly events calendar published in Columns. Sponsoring units should submit events online as soon as they are scheduled. The calendar is most useful as a reference when everything that has been scheduled is listed as far in advance as possible. Items submitted are subject to editing. Listed events must be University-sponsored. To view the calendar and make online submissions, go to http://www.uga.edu/mastercalendar
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