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Media Tip Sheet
January 25, 2009
Happenings at Georgia State University
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'Freakonomics' co-author to speak at Georgia State
Why is conventional wisdom so often wrong? Why is knowing what to measure, and how to measure it, the key to understanding modern life? Full
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Georgia State alum, ensemble to perform score for legendary Eisenstein film
Brian Mitchell faced a daunting task when the High Museum of Art asked him to compose a score for renowned Russian avant-garde director Sergei Eisenstein’s unfinished film “Que Viva Mexico” and debut it live during the museum’s Latin American Film Festival. Full
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Brain Bee at Georgia State opens doors to neuroscience and beyond
As a student at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga., Stephanie Wang put her knowledge of neuroscience to the test during the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience’s Brain Bee — a two-round competition where high school students learn more about the complexities of the mind and brain. Full
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Alumni Association launches new Web site
The Georgia State Alumni Association recently launched its redesigned Web site, www.gastatealumni.net. Full
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Georgia State receives $1M gift from Cox
Georgia State University recently received an unrestricted gift of $1 million from James C. Kennedy, chairman of privately-held Cox Enterprises, Inc. Full
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Budget foremost issue for ’09 legislative session
The opening gavel of the 2009 legislative session fell Monday, Jan. 12, with lawmakers pledging to reach across the aisle and close the state’s nearly $2 billion deficit. Clearly, the budget will dominate this year’s session. Full
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Georgia State receives Board of Regents approval for Criminal Justice Doctor of Philosophy Degree
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia granted approval to the Georgia State University Department of Criminal Justice to offer a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. Full
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A letter to the Georgia State community from President Becker
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Experts guide: Georgia Legislature opens 2009 session
When the Georgia Legislature convenes Monday (Jan. 12), Georgia State University professors will be available to comment on a variety of key issues, including health care, education, taxes and the economy. For more information or additional experts, call the Department of University Relations at 404-413-1354. Full
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2009 News:
January
0129 - 'Freakonomics' co-author to speak at Georgia State
0128 - Georgia State alum, ensemble to perform score for legendary Eisenstein film
0126 - Brain Bee at Georgia State opens doors to neuroscience and beyond
0122 - Georgia State receives $1M gift from Cox
0122 - Alumni Association launches new Web site
0120 - Budget foremost issue for ’09 legislative session
0116 - Georgia State receives Board of Regents approval for Criminal Justice Ph.D.
0114 - Georgia State tobacco control expert works to stamp out smoking in China
0113 - A letter to the Georgia State community from President Becker
0112 - Experts guide: Georgia Legislature opens 2009 session
0112 - Georgia State to participate in Howard Hughes Medical Institute science education program
0112 - Lecture to explore link between reproductive technology, stem cell research
0107 - Georgia State football coach Bill Curry named Interim Athletics Director
0106 - Petit to chair Robinson College Board of Advisors
0105 - Georgia State study pinpoints why analgesic drugs may be less potent in females
2008 News:
December
1219 - Curry congratulates new grads; Dec. 2008 Commencement slideshow
1216 - Georgia State awarded $2.1 million in international projects
1215 - Georgia State fall commencement key speaker is Bill Curry
1212 - Georgia’s Uninsured Rate Holds Steady but Employer Coverage Loses Ground
1210 - Holiday Iron Pour continues annual tradition
1209 - Georgia State hosts international symposium on ingestive behavior
1205 - Georgia State marks milestone in science center construction
1204 - Law professor appointed to CDC ethics subcommittee
1204 - Research finds large increase in turnout with vote-by-mail system
1203 - Comprehensive analysis
of Georgia nonprofit sector released
1201 - Study shows racial
disparities in the links between waist lines, triglycerides and risk
for type 2 diabetes
1201 - Researchers
investigate Atlanta public housing relocation from residents’
perspectives
November
11/26 - Georgia State
law professor testifies before Senate study committee
11/26 - Associate professor
awarded grant to help give homicide victims’ families answers
11/21 - Kaufman to be honored
by Labor and Employment Relations Association
11/20 - French consul general
speaks at Georgia State
11/19 - State lawmakers
convene at Georgia State University to discuss K-12 education
11/19 - Forecaster: No “real”
recovery until late 2010
11/18 - Georgia State faculty
explore language and literacy
11/14 - Georgia State University
celebrates International Education Week
11/13 - Investigating how tumors
play hide-and-seek
11/12 - Lecture
to focus on determinants of physical activity
11/12 - Visiting law professor
sees exciting time for bankruptcy lawyers
11/12 - Mock trial team
looks to local competition
11/11 - CNN’s Soledad
O’Brien to speak at Georgia State University
11/11 - Researchers
investigate acceptability of potential HIV prevention device in Africa
11/10 - Research on academic
achievement and minority students takes top prize
11/06 - Women's
studies lecture focuses on feminist responses to the war on terror
11/06 - Health care policy
with new administration, Congress to go beyond insurance debate
11/05 - Slideshow
of Georgia State's introduction of President Mark Becker
11/03 - College of Education
to host annual New Educators Induction Conference
11/03 - Study first to confirm
long-term benefits of morphine treatment in infants
