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President Michael Adams announces retirement effective June 2013, thanks University community for ‘support’

A full house gathered Thursday morning in the Chapel as University President Michael Adams announced his impending retirement, effective June 30, 2013. “There comes a time when it is appropriate to step aside to let others continue the work,” Adams said. “And that time has come for me.” Adams maintained composure throughout his 10-minute address, [...]

Buildings, schools and athletics: Adams’ presidency throughout 16 years

University President Michael Adams will announce Thursday he plans to retire from his position on June 30, 2013. In his 16 years as president of the University, Adams oversaw implementation of major renovation projects that changed the face of the University. 1998 Reed Hall, one of the oldest residence halls on campus, was renovated to [...]

Greek organizations offer networking opportunities

Students may be able to make valuable contacts for their professional futures in unlikely places — like at fraternity tailgates. Alpha Kappa Psi, a co-ed professional business fraternity invites alumni back to tailgate before games and meet existing members. Scott Williams, executive director of the University Career Center, said most Greek organizations focused more on [...]

Sig Eps make up a third of Tate Society male inductees

Correction Appended. Of the University’s 5,500 freshmen, 12 men and 12 women were inducted into the prestigious Tate Society. Four of them — Matt LaMontagne, Parker Evans, Daniel Mason and Ryan Curia — are members of IFC fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon. David Okun, the Tate Society president, said this year was the most competitive year [...]

Benefit concert gives back to AOPi member with relapsed leukemia

Monday night, members of Alpha Omicron Pi danced together with Turner Fordham, a freshman member who had to leave in November to treat her relapsed leukemia. The event, Turn It Up for Turner, was at the 40 Watt, and all ticket sales were gifted directly to Fordham’s family to help pay for medical costs. Stacy [...]

UPDATE: Campus mobilizes to help find Univ. student’s missing brother

Jordan Hodge used to social media to spread the word after her younger brother, Davis, went missing Thursday. Davis was found in Mississippi according to WDEF News Channel 12. Hodge, a senior finance major from Johns Creek, turned first to her Panhellenic sorority, Alpha Chi Omega. Facebook and Twitter accounts were created, and members invited [...]

AOPi plans concert for sister whose leukemia relapsed

Five months after Turner Fordham’s leukemia relapsed, her Alpha Omicron Pi sisters are showing how much they miss her in a loud way. On Tuesday, AOPi is hosting a benefit concert called Turn It Up for Turner at the 40 Watt. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door, with all proceeds benefiting [...]

Sexual Assault victim speaks to AOPi about her story and how to stay safe

Jenny Lynn Anderson always hoped to write her own book one day, but she didn’t think it would be about her 22-year recovery from sexual assault. Monday, Anderson spoke to the members of Alpha Omicron Pi about her new book, “Room 939: 15 Minutes of Horror, 20 Years of Healing.” She also gave the sorority tips on traveling [...]

UGA in talks to buy out Sigma Chi’s lease

The University and Sigma Chi have discussed relocating the fraternity away from campus to free up land for building development, according to Tom Jackson, vice president of public affairs. “The University of Georgia’s master plan calls for the Terry College of Business campus to be constructed in that area around where Sigma Chi is now,” [...]

CURO symposium showcases students work, focuses on more than hard sciences

Monday’s Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities Symposium wasn’t just for science researchers. Brendan Boyle, a junior mass media arts and film studies major, presented his paper, “The New Western: Classical Genre Cinema in the 21st Century,” which won the Best Paper award in the Arts category. He had never conducted research through CURO before, and this was his [...]

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