USG e-clips from March 9, 2015

University System News: www.myajc.com Lobbyist retires, and an era goes with him Tom Daniel, lobbyist for university system, endeared many with gracious charm and hand-written thank you notes. http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/lobbyist-retires-and-an-era-goes-with-him/nkPMj/#607ca1bf.3495402.735666 By James Salzer – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution It’s not true that Tom Daniel has been lobbying on behalf of the state’s public colleges since shortly after […]

USG e-clips from March 10, 2015

University System News: www.ajc.com Georgia schools, programs score high in U.S. News Grad School rankings http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-education/georgia-schools-programs-score-high-in-us-news-gra/nkR3X/ Janel Davis The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Graduate programs at Georgia’s universities received high ratings in the latest rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report. Georgia Tech ranked sixth nationally among engineering schools, and Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff […]

Anthem Cyber Attack

Anthem has identified members who were impacted by the Cyber Attack and has begun mailing notification letters to those who were impacted. This letter and other information related to this incident can be found at: http://www.usg.edu/hr/benefits/anthem_bcbsga_cyber_attack_information_and_identity_protection_tips

Wellness Wednesday Challenge

Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough DIP! As we celebrate Nation Nutrition month, we have a Wellness Wednesday challenge for you! Try this healthy kid-friendly recipe this week, take a picture and write a quick review and we will credit your GHC Wellness Program 20 points. http://www.eatright.org/resource/food/planning-and-prep/recipes/healthy-chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-dip Send submissions to Terri Cavender by the end of […]

TAP Deadline – April 15, 2015

Tuition Assistance Program Deadline April 15, 2015 The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is available to full time benefits-eligible employees of the University System of Georgia who have successfully completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment in a benefit-eligible position (as of the date of the TAP application deadline for the desired academic semester). […]

Medicare-Eligible Retiree Healthcare Changes

Medicare-Eligible Retiree Healthcare Changes A representative from the BOR will be at the retiree luncheon in Armuchee, on Friday, March 13th to discuss the upcoming changes to the University of Georgia Medicare-Eligible Retiree Healthcare. All retirees are invited to attend. And if you are planning to retire in the near future, you are encouraged to […]

USG e-clips from March 6, 2015

University System News: www.getschooled.blog.ajc.com Get Schooled with Maureen Downey New push in Legislature to allow guns in frat houses, college stadiums http://getschooled.blog.ajc.com/2015/03/05/new-push-in-legislature-to-allow-guns-in-frat-houses-college-stadiums/ And speaking of the Legislature… Two new bills in the Legislature revive last year’s debate about guns on Georgia’s college campuses, but the AJC says passage is unlikely. According to the AJC’s Aaron […]