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ARAMARK Awards

A UWG delegation of faculty members will make the long flight to Japan to visit the Kagoshima University May 9 - 17 as part of the International Exchange Program at West Georgia.  

International Exchange Program heads to Japan

UWG faculty members are on an education mission and packing up for a trip to Japan. One of the many objectives of the delegation is to visit Kagoshima University in Kagoshima, Japan, and continue the university’s International Exchange Program with Kagoshima faculty and students. Dr. Bill Schaniel, professor of economics and director of International Programs, is coordinating the journey. MORE

Chowns receives Distinguished Scholar Award

Dr. Tim ChownsDr. Tim Chowns, professor of geology, received the Distinguished  Scholar Award, the highest honor the College of Arts and Sciences  bestows upon a faculty member.

The College presented Chowns, who devotes his academic life to  research with undergraduate students, an award of $1000, a plaque and  a public forum to share his experiences in a lecture presentation. MORE

 

 

McRae to attend Bucknell, Davidson offers thoughts on program's success

Dr. Chad Davidson, associate professor of English, and other faculty members in the Department of English and Philosophy, lend whatever support students Eclectic art magazineneed when it comes to creativity and darn good writing. After the brief article on Nick McRae, Davidson gives a short summary of what has been happening in the English department at UWG. MORE

 

 

 

Vol. 40 • No. 8
May 2, 2008

Today's Weather

Feature

The American Cancer Society and Carroll County teamed up to host the 15th annual Carroll County Relay for Life. The University of West Georgia was proud to represent the campus community, with 26 participants taking part in the memorable occasion. 
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Web Watch

Music can soothe the savage beast and so can poetry. Sign up for a daily poem delivered to your email, peruse the workshops in Paris or submit your own poem for consideration.


Kudos

The last University Club Social of the year ended with live music, dancing and good conversation. The annual outdoor event featured a banquet of picnic fare under a tent in the beautiful gardens of the Alumni House. more

Events of Note

Four UWG alumni will serve as speakers at the commencement ceremonies on May 10. They are Trent North, J. Randolph “Randy” Evans, Cary Ichter and Carlianne Patrick Crotty. MORE

Dr. John Ferling, professor emeritus of history, will be the guest on “Cover to Cover” on Sunday, May 11, at 8 p.m.  MORE

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