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ARAMARK Awards

A creamy Cheese Brulée with Vanilla Strawberries helped UWG Aramark Executive Chef Rodney Ridley to win first place and a gold medal in the Aramark Higher Education ACE Competition. Seven chefs plied a panel of judges, which included UWG staff members, with three course meals in a bid to go to the nationals. 

UWG Chef Takes Top Prize

Executive Chef Rodney Ridley at UWG won first place in the Aramark Higher Education ACE Competition held at Z-6. The Southern Regional Aramark Culinary Excellence Team awarded Ridley a gold medal in the Regional ACE Competition.

Ridley, a graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta, competed against chefs from universities across the south. His winning menu of Shrimp and Vidalia Onion Wonton, Bourbon Chicken stuffed with pecan butter and a Cheese Brulée with vanilla strawberries dazzled the panel of judges.

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Powell Named Honors Professor of the Year

Dr. Bobby Powell, professor and chair of physics and director of the West Georgia Observatory, was named Honors Professor of the Year. Powellís service to the university spans 41 years and has amassed a lifetime of accomplishments and honors. Dr. Bobby Powell, professor and chair of physics and director of the West Georgia Observatory, was named Honors Professor of the Year. Powell’s service to the university spans 41 years and has amassed a lifetime of accomplishments and honors.

Honors Council President Miranda Byrd presented the award to Powell.

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Scrimmage Showcases Football Talent

Scrimmage benefits stadium campaign.The combined support of private fundraising and an approved student fee have generated $24 million out of the proposed $29 million Athletic Complex project. UWG faculty and staff are contributing to the effort and the Faculty/Staff fundraising drive culminates with the Wolves Spring Scrimmage on April 19.

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Vol. 40 • No. 7
April 18, 2008
Today's Weather

Feature

Geology Professor David Bush talks about the upcoming hurricane season and the mid-western flooding in a recently published newspaper article. more

Web Watch

www.signspotting.com offers a daily laugh with a sign posted somewhere in the world that will bring the absurd into your morning routine. Quirky sign photos can be submitted to the site with the best ones winning prizes.

Kudos

Dr. Javier Hasbun, professor of physics, donated a copy of his book titled “Classical Mechanics with MATLAB Applications,” to the Ingram Library.

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Events of Note

The University of West Georgia will host a Spring Choral Concert featuring the UWG Concert Choir and Chamber Singers on Tuesday, April 22, at 8:15 p.m. in the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts. The event is free and the community is invited to attend. MORE

The University of West Georgia and the Department of Anthropology will host its annual Waring Archaeological Laboratory Open House on Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free and the community is invited to attend. MORE

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