Global Warming and Climate Change: Fact versus Fiction

Dr. David Bush, Professor of Geology in UWG’s Department of Geosciences, will present “Global Warming and Climate Change: Fact versus Fiction” on Wednesday, February 1, 11:00 a.m., at the University of West Georgia’s Ingram Library. This program is sponsored by Ingram Library’s Penelope Melson Society.

The question of whether the climate is changing has expanded beyond scientific circles to become a primary topic of political debate and a major point of contention in U.S. international relations. It has even been the subject of Hollywood feature films. The public has been left to wonder which parts of this debate are fact and which are fiction.

At center stage is the question of whether the natural cycles of warming and cooling have been changed by human beings in the past one hundred years. Dr. Bush will seek to correct the misconceptions surrounding global warming and provide information that is useful in comprehending this major issue.

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UWG Professor says more foreclosures are likely

BY WINSTON SKINNER

THE NEWNAN TIMES-HERALD

Cowetans can expect to see more foreclosures in coming months.

Dr. Joey Smith, associate professor of economics at the University of West Georgia, told the Newnan Rotary Club on Friday that the issues affecting the housing market are longterm and deep -- and that a new round of foreclosures is likely.

"Right now we still see real problems in the housing market, and that's not going to slow down anytime soon," Smith said during the luncheon meeting a Newnan Country Club.

Read more: http://www.times-herald.com/Local/UWG-prof----says-more-foreclosures----are-likely--2051024

Students Enjoy Snowpocalypse 2012

Tau Kappa Epsilon along with Stay West Weekends put on the "Snowpocalypse 2012" event on Friday, Jan. 27. Students were able to play in real snow, enjoy free hot cocoa, and receive free t-shirts. Below are a few other pictures from the event.

Students engaging in a snowball fight at Snowpocalypse

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Students were not the only ones to enjoy the snow at Snowpocalypse!

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Students defend themselves from incoming snowballs at Snowpocalypse

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Students have a snowball fight at Snowpocalypse

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Kovacs Announces 2012 Spring Clinic

Carrollton, GA - Head soccer coach Marisa Kovacs has announced the 2012 West Georgia Women's Soccer Clinic & Preview Day, scheduled for Sunday, April 15 at the UWG Athletic Complex.

The clinic is open to high school juniors and seniors, giving potential college soccer players a chance to receive two hours of quality instruction and training as well as giving them a chance to show their talents to collegiate coaches.

The clinic will be held at University Soccer Field at the UWG Athletic Complex. Sign-in begins at the Complex at 9 a.m. on Sunday, April 15, with the clinic to start at 10 a.m. and finishing at noon. Sign-in for Preview Day with the University begins at 12:30, giving participants a chance to see and explore the UWG campus with student guided tours and informational sessions.

The cost of the clinic is $50, which includes two hours of instruction and lunch immediately following the clinic. High school juniors and seniors who would like to attend, please fill out the waiver form and questionnaire located at the bottom of this article and mail both to the address listed below.

Forms Needed:
Soccer Clinic Waiver
UWG Soccer Questionnaire

Mailing Address

Head Coach Marisa Kovacs Make Check out to;

University of West Georgia UWG Soccer

Murphy Athletic Building

1601 Maple Street

Carrollton, GA, 30118

Players wishing to attend must sign up for the Preview day separately. For information about the University of West Georgia Preview day, please visit the UWG Admissions page. To contact coach Kovacs, email soccer@westga.edu or call (678) 839-6545.

Sims named GSC Player of the Week

Carrollton, GA – UWG basketball star Da’Ron Sims has received weekly honors from the Gulf South Conference.

Sims was named Wednesday the GSC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for his performance in last week’s victories over West Florida and Valdosta State. The honor is the second this season for the UWG standout.

Sims, a 6-6 senior from Oakland, Calif., was outstanding in both Wolves’ wins a week ago. Thursday he scored 29 points and pulled six rebounds in UWG’s home win over West Florida. Two days later, Sims poured in 34 points and had seven rebounds in a big, road win over rival Valdosta State.

For the season, Sims leads the Wolves, and the Gulf South Conference in scoring at 18.6 points per game. He also ranks sixth in rebounds with an average of 7.0 per game.

West Georgia is 17-3 on the season, 4-2 in the GSC, and ranked 22^nd in the nation in this week’s NABC Top 25. The Wolves return to action Saturday afternoon at West Alabama.