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The spring commencement made history on several fronts as it marked the largest graduating class on record with more than 800 undergraduates, graduates and doctoral students receiving diplomas. The May ceremony also crossed a threshold for the number of degrees awarded, which exceeded 57,000.

History Marches into The Coliseum

Staff arrived by the dozens in the early morning hours to finish setting up for the largest indoor commencement ceremony held on campus. Offices and departments involved included Facilities and Custodial, Risk Management and Learning Resources, the Office of the Registrar, Business and Finance, University Police, Public Safety, UWG Bookstore, UTV-13, University Communications and Marketing, Aramark and The Coliseum staff. MORE

More Than Just a Spark

Tom PetersonHonor students teamed up with Judge Dan Camp and the Department of Juvenile Justice to provide an intervention for youths who have come before Camp’s bench. MORE

Bring the Beach Mentality Home

Liz ButtsPlay is too important to do only on vacation is a confirming realization that Elizabeth Butts brought home from a recent trip to the Gulf. MORE

Vol. 43 • No. 1
August 24, 2009
Today's Weather

Feature

Jonathan Goldstein's essay takes a look at the Middle East peace process in this provocative piece previously published in the History News Service. MORE

Web Watch

If you have ever wondered about dark energy or wished to travel back in time, then HubbleSite is for you. The site shows spectacular photographs of stars, galaxies, sun storms and more and makes it possible to witness a sliver of the past and present. Films of the servicing mission 4 with the crew upgrading the Hubble are also posted.

Kudos

Faculty and staff are awarded for their years of service. more

Events of Note

For the campus summer schedule, please see the calendar.
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