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October is National Disability Awareness Month and UWG faculty, staff and students have packed the second annual UWG Disability Day on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from morning to evening with guests, activities, food and fellowship.

October is National Disability Awareness Month and UWG faculty, staff and students have packed the second annual UWG Disability Day on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from morning to evening with guests, activities, food and fellowship.

D-Day is Coming to UWG

The Student Development Center, Disability Services, Achiever’s Organization and the Department of Physical Education will host the second annual UWG Disability Awareness Day on Wednesday, Oct. 15, with campus wide events scheduled from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. MORE

IMPACT Fair Makes Science Fun

IMPACT Fair Makes Science FunHow many jellybeans are equal in weight to an apple or a brick? Is your foot longer or shorter than a dollar bill? How many marbles will fill your bedroom?

A new science and mathematics outreach program will be answering those questions and many more beginning on Friday, Oct. 3, with introductory sessions that are expected to bring in hundreds of UWG faculty, staff and students, and more than 600 community teachers, children and parents on Saturday, Oct. 4. MORE

Ruffner Welcomed as New VP

Dr. Michael Ruffner, former vice chancellor of communications and university relations at Louisiana State University, has been appointed Vice President for University Advancement at the University of West Georgia. He began his new position Oct. 1.

Dr. Michael Ruffner is the new vice president of University Advancement.Dr. Beheruz N. Sethna, UWG president, welcomed Ruffner as he came to UWG at a critical time in its history.
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Vol. 41 • No. 5 October 3, 2008

Today's Weather

Feature

The Anchor

The Anchor is a student who is carefully selected by the Coordinators of Disability Services at UWG for intelligence, sensitivity and initiative. more

Web Watch

GasBuddy.com is a network of 181 local gas price websites with information supplied by consumers. It's worth a look if a trip is planned out of state or even to Atlanta.

Kudos

Donna Robinson has accepted the position of director of the Small Business Development Center at UWG. more

Events of Note

In the mood for a little music? The Department of Music will present its annual A DAY Music Faculty Concert on Monday, Oct. 13, at 8:15 p.m. in the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts. More


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