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University’s oldest worker won’t sit still

Work is work for Wylie Powers. At 84, he is the oldest employee at the University but seems unimpressed to have that title. “Everybody that knows me knows I work,” Powers said. On a Friday evening, the spry custodial worker took the elevator to the fourth level of Caldwell Hall. He has mopped, vacuumed and [...]

Univ. logo has strict guidelines

The University wants to protect its brand-name image as much as the next fashion designer. “If anybody can prove that you haven’t taken the steps to protect your mark, then you lose your mark,” said University spokesman Tom Jackson. The marks, or logos and insignias, that companies want permission to use are divided into two [...]

So, can I get mints with that career?

I recently attended a University career fair to practice my fake smile and show potential employers my geniune leather, gold-trimmed portfolio. Once inside the enormous room, I carefully scrutinized the interview booths for the best prospective employer. In other words, who offered the most freebies? I immediately spotted a winner: Ferguson, Wallace and Other Important [...]

Russian teachers hone craft

If two Russian school teachers had the ear of their country’s minister of education for a second, they have a ready request: Pay teachers more. With almost 40 years of teaching experience between them, Tamara Kuchina and Elena Taleyko have a clear idea about changes needed in the Russian and American high school education systems [...]

Keeping students may mean more money

The amount of money the University receives from the state in the future could depend on how many students get their diplomas. The proposal is far from final, but the Board of Regents – which governs the state’s 35 public colleges and universities – may approve a change that would reward institutions who graduate more [...]

College pumps pricier

Athens isn’t the only college town with high gas prices. GAS PRICES Athens Averages: Current: $3.08 Yesterday: $3.09 Month ago: $3.05 Year ago: $1.86 Atlanta Averages: Current: $3.07 Yesterday: $3.08 Month ago: $3.02 Year ago: $1.82 Experts in the oil industry have possible explanations – but no answers – on what causes a spike at [...]

Presidents discuss service, outreach projects

Three public university presidents said Monday that colleges have a responsibility to share research and resources and engage students in their surrounding communities. The fifth annual Outreach Scholarship Conference – held this year at the University – hosted a panel of presidents who discussed how service learning and community outreach projects enrich a student’s education [...]

Buses to switch to cleaner fuel

Though there are no plans to reduce diesel emissions from University buses, Campus Transit does have plans to make its fleet more environmentally friendly. By fall 2006, all campus transit buses will operate on an ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel that will pollute less and meet new EPA standards. “We want to be problem-solvers, not problem-creators,” [...]

Clean-up crew picks up tons of trash after each game

The sun has barely peeked over Sanford Stadium Sunday morning when about 150 clean-up crew members arrive ready to erase the evidence of Saturday’s game. Bill Fox, co-owner of American Stadium Services, a private business contracted with the University Athletic Association, delivers a pep talk at 7 a.m. to the workers from the back of [...]

Athens job market shows little promise

Amanda Mays wants to know _”_” can she begin a career in Athens after graduation? “There are not very many job opportunities,” said the senior from Rome. “My degree will get me nowhere staying in Athens.” Jeff Humphreys, director of the Selig Center for Economic Growth, said in comparison with other metropolitan areas, Athens is [...]

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