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Univ. plans WebCT end for Fall ’08

Fall 2008 will be the last semester University students can log onto WebCT accounts. After that, the University will use a new learning management system, although which system is still unclear.

“We’re investigating learning management systems in general, as to what’s the best direction to go toward in the future,” said Bert DeSimone, IT associate director.

Report issued on Univ. policies

An in-depth report of the Emergency Preparedness and Communications Committee was issued Tuesday with an analysis of the University’s emergency programs and a list of 16 recommendations. University President Michael Adams commissioned the establishment of the EPCC and the comprehensive safety report in May 2007 following the April 16 tragedy at Virginia Tech, according to a report sent to student e-mail accounts.

Porn star and pastor go head-to-head

Ron Jeremy, a porn star who has directed, produced and starred in more than 1,800 adult films, and Craig Gross, a pastor and founder of xxxchurch.com – a Web site promoting a religious view on pornography – squared off in a sold-out debate Tuesday night in the Georgia Hall at the Tate Center.

Univ. offering cheaper software

Instead of paying nearly $500 for Adobe Acrobat 8.0 Pro at Office Max or Best Buy, students, faculty and staff now can spend $60, thanks to the University’s new eMSD system.

Enterprise Information Technology Services launched Monday eMSD – an extension of Managed Software Distribution which provides reduced-price computer software for the University System of Georgia.

Police punish jaywalkers

An increasing number of University students are learning pedestrians do not always have the right-of-way when crossing the streets – with up to a $90 citation. Since last week, police said they have been issuing citations for jaywalking – or “failure for pedestrian to yield the right of way” – at several intersections on campus.

Students to find employment around campus at Univ. fair

The Student Employment Fair will be held today in the Georgia Hall of the Tate Center from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m.

The 6th annual event is “a fair designed for on-campus departments as well as local businesses seeking part-time student help,” said Scott Williams, executive director of the Career Center.

Students create own online Key

University students can use two databases to choose classes this fall -SGA’s Key and a student-run counterpart.

SGA compiles statistics obtained from the Office of Institutional Research and maintains the Key on their Web site.

“[The Key] is a great tool for students to choose their class load,” Katy Bowers, SGA president, said.

Short film ‘Love Pentagons’ casts University students as soap stars

“You just couldn’t control yourself, could you? Now you’ll be paying the price for a very long time. It’s over between us.” While these words may sound as if they are from a typical break-up scene in any afternoon soap opera, they are a part of the dialogue between two lovers in “Love Pentagons,” a three-and-one-half minute original film starring three University students.

Dooley hosts dinner party, becomes ‘HERO’ to cause

Former University football coach and athletic director Vince Dooley is hosting a fundraising event tonight at his home to benefit UGA HEROs.

Twenty-five couples will enjoy an exclusive dinner and a tour of Dooley’s garden in exchange for a hefty donation.

International festival visits Athens streets

Cultures from around the world will be highlighted in downtown Athens this Saturday.

International Student Life is sponsoring the ninth annual International Street Festival. “Bringing the World to Athens” will showcase crafts, costumes, photographs, jewelry and interactive performances from around the world.

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