International News from the Chronicles


Land-grabbing in the 21st century

Resource exploitation was the very basis for colonialism, as well as the cause for much of the development of the modern world as we know it, for better and worse. The thirst for land and resources continues around the world, especially in Africa, and people must constantly adjust to, assess and…

Learning Beyond the classroom: Croatia Maymester

Like the Science Maymester, Croatia Maymester Study Abroad offers students an opportunity to study in different disciplines with top faculty - for this program, in a slice of Europe between the Adriatic and the Danube: Croatia is a beautiful and culturally rich country with crystal-clear seas, more…

Former U.S. Ambassador to South Africa to give Chapel lecture

James A. Joseph, former U.S. Ambassador to South Africa in the immediate wake of the release and election of Nelson Mandela in the late 1990's, will present a talk this afternoon at 4 pm in the UGA Chapel. The talk is “Leadership as a Way of Being: Reflections on Nelson Mandela, Servant…

Learning beyond the classroom: Science Maymester

Maymester programs began last week, meaning that UGA students are spread out across the globe, learning in environments beyond the classroom. One of these is the Science Maymester in Cortona: two courses are designed for undergraduate students with career goals in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy,…

Reflections on the Latin American Natural Environment

This Friday April 26th, the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Institute inaugurates an interesting new juried exhibtion to bring attention to art and the natural environment: "Reflections of the Latin American Natural Environment," a national juried exhibition of contemporary art, [will be on…

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