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Schools

UWG President Announces Retirement

UWG President Beheruz N. Sethna will leave in June 2013.

Education

UWG Receives State Funding for Complete College Georgia Initiative

The University of West Georgia will receive $900,000 for new faculty positions in an effort to promote retention, progression and graduation.

Science & Technology

Rare Transit of Venus Visible in June

If the sky is clear the public will be able to watch the transit of Venus at the University of West Georgia Observatory on June 5, from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

Education

UWG Students Help with Newnan Planning Efforts

UWG students helped out Newnan as the city works on a redevelopment plan for Chalk Level, a longtime African-American neighborhood.

History

UWG Dedicates Thomas B. Murphy Replica Office

The University of West Georgia in Carrollton recently dedicated the replica office of Thomas B. Murphy, the former speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives.

History

UWG to Spearhead West Georgia Textile Heritage Trail

UWG is spearheading an effort to create West Georgia Textile Heritage Trail. It is hosting a conference on April 30 on its development.

Arts & Entertainment

Creativity at UWG Is Honored

Clint Samples, associate professor of art at UWG, insists his students present their best work.

Arts & Entertainment

Multicultural Festival at the University of West Georgia

March at UWG includes a multicultural festival and, for Women's History Month, the film "Miss Representation."

Music

Opera Basics: Start with 'Carmen'

UWG's Opera Workshop presents "Carmen," sung in English by students.

Environment

Garbage In, Products Out

Tom Szaky, the founder of TerraCycle, will speak at UWG on Feb. 10. The company that started with worm poop has removed tons of garbage from the waste stream and donated millions to charity.

 
 
 

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