Fall classes end, fall finals looming

Today is Reading Day at the University of Georgia, the traditional day of study before tomorrow's start of final exams: UGA students wrapped up fall semester classes Wednesday; fall semester graduation is next Friday. 

The University of Georgia is looking for nominations for the latest round of graduate teaching awards: UGA says the nomination deadline is January 24. 

From the University of Georgia master calendar…

The University recognizes the significant contribution graduate students make to the instructional mission of the University with several teaching awards. The nomination period is now open for the following awards:

Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award

This award, sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Instruction, annually recognizes the top 10% of teaching assistants demonstrating superior teaching skills while serving as instructors in the classroom or laboratory.

Excellence in Teaching Award

This highly competitive award, sponsored by the Graduate School, annually recognizes five teaching assistants who contribute to teaching at UGA beyond their own assigned classroom responsibilities.