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University Theatre present commedia dell'arte classic with 'The Servant of Two Masters'

Assistant professor T. Anthony Marotta makes his directorial debut when University Theatre presents 'The Servant of Two Masters' beginning Oct. 7:

Regarded as one of the greatest Italian plays ever written, he said, "The Servant of Two Masters" is in the style of commedia dell'arte, a… Read Article


Focus on the faculty: Akinloye Ojo

My primary field is linguistics, and the most interesting thing about the field, I think, is the focus on one of the key capacities that makes us human—language—and its form, structure, acquisition, use, preservation and evolution over time. Growing up, I was always fascinated by language use… Read Article


Beckmann honored with Women in Mathematics Award

For all the attention that mathematics education receives nationally in the U.S., it can be difficult to determine where the front lines are in the battle to help more young people succeed. Beyond the classrooms themselves another is in higher education, where teaching strategies are refined and… Read Article


Fire walk and lecture

Nice slideshow in the Athens Banner Herald on the fire walking demonstration and lecture by John Campbell at the Physics Building last night, in case you missed it. Great event - kudos to the department of physics and astronomy for sponsoring and bringing more science to the public.

And… Read Article


UGA Wind Ensemble, Concert on Lawn

In what is becoming a terrific campus tradition each fall, the UGA Wind Ensemble, under Director of Bands John Lynch, will present a free Concert on the Lawn on North Campus, Friday, September 20 at 12:30 p.m.

Bring your friends and office colleagues (and lunch) and come down to the North… Read Article