The Campus Chronicle
I am West Georgia david manuel
University of West Georgia

The Campus Chronicle,
an online newspaper
for University of West Georgia faculty and
staff, is the official
source for news and information to all members of the campus community.
survey lab opens

Dr. Donadrian Rice (left), professor of psychology and interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, receives instruction on how to use the new Survey Lab equipment from lab director Dr. Catherine Jenks, assistant professor of criminology. The lab will provide services for campus and community use.

State-of-the-Art Survey Lab Opens

Faculty in the Department of Sociology and Criminology celebrated its long awaited opening of a state-of-the-art Survey Research Lab in late fall with a community and campus open house. Along with the University of Georgia and Kennesaw State University, UWG is one of only three institutions in the state to offer the services of a survey research lab.

The lab will be accessible to faculty, graduate and undergraduate students and organizations in the community, said Dr. Jane McCandless, professor and chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminology. MORE

Welcome to the Online Chronicle

With this first online issue, the Campus Chronicle makes the transition from print to Web-based publication. The new format allows the newsletter to broaden its communications offerings for faculty and staff of UWG.

online chronicleIn addition to more university news, the online Chronicle offers new special sections for personal news about UWG community members.
MORE

Cormican Receives National Recognition

cormican receives national recognitionDr. Muriel Cormican, associate professor of German at the University of West Georgia, received national recognition from the College Board and the Educational Policy Improvement Center.

Her course “German Composition” was identified as one of the top 10 German courses in the nation in a study of various higher education courses conducted by the organization. MORE

 

Vol. 40 • No. 1
January 25, 2008

Feature

Two unique opportunities for dance lovers will be offered on Jan. 26 by Ballet Memphis. A Master Class for local dancers and an open technical rehearsal will bring the community face to face with the cast. Don't miss out on two unique performances! more

Web Watch

The new GeorgiaONmyLine features a searchable catalog of all online and distance education courses available at University System of Georgia institutions. more
Kudos

Paul Guest, poet and visiting professor of English, has received the prestigious 2007 Whiting Writers’ Award. Guest is one of 10 emerging writers of exceptional talent and promise to receive the prize of $50,000 this year. more

Events of Note

Everyone is invited to the annual International Night on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. in the Food Services Building (Z-6). Admission is $5 for UWG students, $7 for children under 12 and $8 for the community, including faculty and staff.

The EXCEL Center for Academic Excellence will hold its ninth annual Mardi Gras for Majors on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m. in the TLC Atrium.

more

calendar
newsLink peopleLink calendarLink