Arts & Leisure Round-Up
November 9, 2011 by Crissinda Ponder · Leave a Comment
Peabody Awards pay respects to CBS Commentator Andy Rooney
UGA Today reports the George Foster Peabody Awards family join millions around the nation to mourn the loss of 92-year-old Andy Rooney, whose essays capped “60 Minutes” for more than 30 years.
UGA architects win top design award
For its redesign of Stegeman Coliseum on South Campus, UGA’s architect office will receive the American Institute of Architects 2011 Georgia Honor Design Award, the Athens Banner-Herald reports.
Colombo named managing editor of Rome News-Tribune
UGA alumnus Mike Colombo, who has been deputy editor of the Rome News-Tribune since 1999, has been named managing editor, reports the Rome News-Tribune.
New food safety law is in place but lacks funding for implementation
UGA food microbiologist Michael Doyle was quoted in the St. Louis Beacon regarding the Food Safety Modernization Act.
Regents approve demolition of old, UGA dorm
The Athens Banner-Herald reports that the Board of Regents Committee on Real Estate and Facilities voted unanimously to demolish Rutherford Hall. The next step is a full vote by the Board of Regents.
