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Kenyan Delegation Members Share Experiences

kenya-women-6-web-small.jpgAthens, Ga. (May 12, 2008) — Advocating for the rights of their communities, creating an environment for open dialogue about societal issues, and empowering women with the skills and confidence to engage successfully in civic life are three priorities for Kenyan women leaders currently participating in an exchange visit coordinated by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government’s International Center for Democratic Governance.
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Padres e Hijos applications due May 15

padres-e-hijos-2008.jpgTwenty-five highly qualified high school seniors and their parents will visit the University of Georgia for an English/Spanish bilingual educational forum specially designed to welcome and encourage potential UGA applicants. Current Latino UGA students, parents, faculty, and alumni will be on hand to welcome the visitors and to share their experiences. English/Spanish interpreters will be available throughout the program.
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Call for Applications for 2008-09 OSL Senior Scholars Leadership Program

Athens, Ga. (May 7, 2008) — The Office of Service-Learning (OSL) is seeking candidates to serve as 2008-09 OSL Senior Scholars, a faculty leadership program designed to support the rapid expansion of service-learning activities at UGA. OSL Senior Scholars provide campus-wide leadership for targeted initiatives and existing OSL programs. Applications are due Tuesday, May 27, 2008.
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MAREX employees and volunteers make Earth Day presentation

earthday1-web.jpgEmployees and volunteers from UGA’s Marine Education Center and Aquarium and the Shellfish Research Lab presented “Planet Ocean” — an introduction to living marine creatures such as horseshoe crabs, hermit crabs, spider crabs, and whelks — at the 2008 Earth Day Festival in Savannah’s Forsyth Park on April 19.
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2008 Georgia Science and Engineering Fair Announces Winners

germination-sensation-for-web.jpgAthens, Ga. (April 21, 2008) - Approximately 700 middle and high school students from throughout Georgia exhibited projects at the 60th Georgia Science and Engineering Fair (GSEF), held at the Athens Classic Center April 2-5. The University of Georgia has coordinated this program since 1948.
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