2022
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For high school students interested in agriculture, food and environmental sciences, the University of Georgia offers the opportunity to have hands-on learning with world-renowned research scientists through the Young Scholars Program (YSP). YSP is a six-week long paid summer internship organized by the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences which hopes to broaden students…
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Since first making their appearance in Georgia in 2014, Joro spiders have steadily expanded their range in Georgia, and now — just in time for Halloween — the spooky-looking species has reached the University of Georgia Research and Education Garden on the UGA Griffin campus. Native to Japan and China, Joro spiders are believed to have made the trek overseas…
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Jeffrey F.D. Dean, a distinguished scholar and academic leader whose interdisciplinary research focuses on forestry, plant biology and biochemistry, has been named assistant provost and director of the University of Georgia’s Griffin campus, effective Jan. 1, 2023. In this role, he will oversee all research, extension and academic programs at UGA Griffin. Since 2014, Dean…
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Clint Waltz, a Turfgrass Extension Specialist for the University of Georgia, was recently the featured guest on “Green and Growing with Ashley Frasca,” WSB radio’s weekly call-in show about all aspects of gardening in Georgia. Waltz answered questions on topics such as the Georgia Master Gardner Extension Volunteer Program, cold weather effects on lawns and…
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The fall favorite event, “Scarecrows in the Garden”, is back at the UGA Research and Education Garden, located at 129 Ellis Road in Griffin. The scarecrows, which were made by local businesses, clubs, families and organizations, will be on display now through October 31. The garden is open for visitors Monday through Friday from 8…
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If you’ve ever wished that the orange juice you buy from the grocery store tasted like you squeezed it yourself — and stayed fresh at home — you may be interested in an electrifying project at the Food Product Innovation and Commercialization Center (FoodPIC) on the University of Georgia Griffin campus. Food technology company Food…
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Food technology entrepreneur James Gratzek will serve as the next director of the Food Product Innovation and Commercialization Center (FoodPIC) on the University of Georgia Griffin campus, according to the Department of Food Science and Technology at the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES). Gratzek will begin his new role July 1. Gratzek comes to FoodPIC from Food Physics USA, a…
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The University of Georgia Griffin campus held its Spring Graduation Celebration and Brick Ceremony for 29 members of the Class of 2022 on May 12, representing all five colleges that offer degrees at UGA Griffin. Each student graduating from UGA Griffin is honored with a lasting mark on campus, a brick featuring their name…
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Spring is in the air, which means it is time for Springfest in the UGA Research and Education Garden. The free event returns this year on Sunday, May 1 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. It is open to the public and everyone is invited to come…
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The University of Georgia Griffin campus recently named Ashley Biles and Clary “Ree” Rosser as the 2022 Classified Employees of the Year. The designation was made at the 33rd Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony held on Thursday, March 17 at UGA Griffin. David Buntin, Interim Assistant Provost and Campus Director for UGA Griffin, opened the ceremony by…
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