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Spanish immersion program offers firsthand look at culture

For those who won’t be jet-setting overseas this summer, the University is providing a taste of Spanish culture – no passport required. The Department of Romance Languages in cooperation with UGA Housing is introducing a Spanish language “living-learning community” this summer.

Classified ad provokes interest around campus

While ads for personal assistants are commonplace in most classifieds sections, this unique ad that ran recently in The Red & Black caught the attention of many curious University students:

“Retired businessman who snowboards all winter and kite surfs in the Caribbean all summer needs a caregiver for the summer.

Leadership UGA simulates poverty, discusses solutions

For one University organization, the desire to solve problems extends further than Lumpkin Street and College Station.

Established in 1985, Leadership UGA is a student leadership program. Sponsored by the Richard R. Russell Foundation, the program teaches students about issues facing the community, the nation and the world.

Bands ‘battle’, raise awareness for poverty

This Saturday the University will hosts its first “Battle Against Poverty,” an eight-hour musical showcase that includes a Battle of the Bands competition to raise awareness of poverty in the Athens area. BATTLE AGAINST POVERTY When: 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday Where: Legion Field Cost: Free admission Within the Battle of the Bands competition there are three categories: high school, adult and rap.

Relay holds date auction for charity

For those who may have spent Valentine’s Day alone, Relay for Life provides an opportunity to purchase a date while helping a cause.

The University Relay for Life team is sponsoring its first annual date auction tonight at The Ritz from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Pop Rocks, cherries, cola: ‘Gutbuster’ hits local store

Fans of Italian ice now can enjoy an explosive experience at a local store, thanks to University students.

Students in food processing have introduced their own edible creation to the public at Fruit Glaciers, an Italian ice and ice cream store off Lexington Road.

Prof, family rescue dogs

A University professor and his family are asking for student assistance in improving the lives of four dogs with a history of abuse and abandonment. Last summer, law professor Steve Shi and his family learned of nearly 150 abandoned dogs on a North Georgia property.

School of Music presents homeless benefit concert

Tonight the University ensembles and the Georgia Children’s Chorus are combining their talents in support of a local cause.

The Hugh Hodgson School of Music presents the First Annual Benefit Concert for the Athens Area Homeless Shelter at 8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church.

Textbooks recorded for blind, dyslexic

With the start of a new semester, many dread the thought of opening their textbooks. For others, the convenience of flipping through the pages isn’t an option.

For the last 60 years, Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic has worked to help in locations around the nation and here in Athens.

Tutorial program calls for students

In a small corner of an old school building, wedged between walls of chipped paint and homemade signs, sits a staff dedicated to enriching the minds of Athens’ youth. Volunteers of the Athens Tutorial Program work in hopes that the youth they help will be able to rise above their often economically strained backgrounds.