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    •Grizzlies struggle in season-opener  Nov 19, 2009
    For much of the second half of their men's basketball game Wednesday, shots dropped and the lead swapped often between Franklin College and visiting Earlham. It proved to be entertaining for fans. (The Daily Journal)

    •Franklin expects to compete for conference title  Nov 19, 2009
    The Franklin College women's basketball team figures to contend for a Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference championship this season. In a preseason poll of HCAC coaches, Hanover was narrowly favored to win the league title. (The Daily Journal)

    •Grizzlies' win keeps Victory Bell in Franklin  Nov 16, 2009
    Despite a record-setting performance by Hanover wide receiver Daniel Passafiume, Franklin College won its fifth straight Victory Bell game Saturday 42-28. With the win, the Grizzlies (7-3, 5-2 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference) finished second in the conference behind league winner Mount St. Joseph. (The Daily Journal)

    Hanover WR sets single-game receptions record  Nov 15, 2009
    Passafiume finished with 153 yards receiving and two touchdowns in a 42-28 loss to Franklin College on Saturday. His 25 receptions were one more than the previous all-divisions mark shared by Jerry Rice and Chas Gessner. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Football Radio Network  Nov 14, 2009
    McConnell is a 1962 graduate of Franklin College. His broadcasting career began in 1962 at Purdue's campus radio station, WBAA. He served as assistant sports information director at Purdue from 1965 to 1967. (Purduesports.com)

    •Blasts a way of life for troops in Iraq  Nov 12, 2009
    Fishel, a 1987 Franklin College alumnus, returned to his alma mater Wednesday to share his experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan. He told the 100-plus people at a luncheon that he enlisted to help spread freedom abroad. (The Daily Journal)

    Field of Dreams  Nov 9, 2009
    Its first intercollegiate game came in 1887 when the Hoosiers battled Franklin College. Franklin won 10-8, a score that is made pretty impressive when you consider the following two facts. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)

    •Stimulus funds repaving, fire department upgrades  Nov 9, 2009
    Franklin College students who work in campus offices and libraries and give campus tours will be guaranteed paychecks because of another batch of stimulus money. Agencies in Johnson County are being awarded about $28 million in federal stimulus funds, less than 1 percent of the nearly $3 billion that will be spread across Indiana, according to data compiled by nonprofit journalism organization ProPublica and from the agencies. (The Daily Journal)

    •Getting to know: Mitch Deffner  Nov 9, 2009
    Mitch Deffner is a sophomore wide receiver on the Franklin College football team. A former standout at Center Grove and a transfer student-athlete from Ball State, Deffner is the Grizzlies' second-leading receiver with 44 catches for 540 yards and five touchdowns. (The Daily Journal)

    Franklin Football: Grizzlies complete rally to end losing streak  Nov 8, 2009
    "College football is fun, but its a lot more fun to win," said Franklin College head coach Mike Leonard about his team's 28-21 victory over Manchester. "We had a comeback win that we much needed. See: After dropping consecutive games to Mount Saint Joseph and Rose Hulman, the Grizzlies spotted the Spartans a 21-7 lead thought three quarters, aided by two touchdown passes by quarterback Justin Minnich. Franklin got one back at the beginning of the fourth, when Puricha punched in a three-yard... (FOX59, IN)

    •First thoughts often 'Could it happen here?'  Nov 7, 2009
    Thursday's shooting at Fort Hood in Texas is no exception, said John R. Shafer, director of the counseling center at Franklin College. Thirteen people were killed and another 30 were wounded when an Army psychiatrist opened fire at the military base. (The Daily Journal)

    •Lessons, mission from Afghanistan shared  Oct 31, 2009
    Mortenson brought his message and experiences to Franklin College on Friday, meeting with staff and students before a public presentation in the evening. Subscribers, to read full story. (The Daily Journal)

    UGA prof wins $600K stimulus grant  Oct 30, 2009
    Dalton s research group, based in the department of biochemistry and molecular biology in UGA s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, previously had received a five-year $9. 2 million award from NIGMS in 2008 as part of an initiative to uncover the basic biology of human embryonic stem cells. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)

    This Week's Best Bets  Oct 29, 2009
    The Zagreb's concert is part of the Franklin College Chamber Music Series, now in its 32nd year of presenting chamber music free of charge. (706) 542-4400. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    •Volunteerism important socially, economically  Oct 28, 2009
    While the effort was specifically tied to Make a Difference Day on Saturday, Franklin College is seeking to expand the initiative with its Year of Service. The campaign was envisioned by the Nonprofit Resource Center at the college to raise awareness of community needs. (The Daily Journal)

    •FC football team drops first game in HCAC  Oct 26, 2009
    For Franklin College, it's time for a new start. Winners of a record 21 straight Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference football games, the host Grizzlies lost to unbeaten Mount St. Joseph 26-16 on Saturday. (The Daily Journal)

    Chinese place-kicker at Dean College has Division 1 football dream  Oct 22, 2009
    In his first season at the Franklin college, Ding converted 36 of 42 extra points but just 3 of 11 field goals, struggling occasionally with his timing. But this fall he s 20 of 25 in extra-point tries and a vastly improved 8 of 10 on field goals. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    How Mobile DNA Survives -- And Thrives -- In Plants, Animals  Oct 22, 2009
    Wessler and her lab are part of the department of plant biology, which is in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences at UGA.. Transposable elements have been known to science for more than six decades. (Science Daily)

    •Donations requested at FC Community Day  Oct 22, 2009
    The Franklin College campus will celebrate Community Day during Saturday's home football game against the College of Mount St. Joseph. Admission is free, and Franklin Mayor Fred Paris will serve as the Grizzlies' honorary captain and participate in the pregame coin toss. (The Daily Journal)

    •Franklin men's basketball team to play in Canada  Oct 22, 2009
    Tonight, the Franklin College men's basketball team gets its first taste of competition of the 2009-10 season when it plays its first of two exhibition games in Ontario, Canada. The games mark the first time the Grizzlies have played outside the United States since traveling to Taiwan in the late 1980s, coach Kerry Prather said. (The Daily Journal)

    •Helping causes goal of man going to Colts game on foot  Oct 21, 2009
    It was his dinner break at Franklin College, where he works in the physical facilities department. Running is a part of Cash's routine. (The Daily Journal)

    •Simple steps best way to halt spread of flu  Oct 17, 2009
    While Franklin College doesn't keep track of how many students are ill or have flu-like symptoms, staff members said it appears more students are sick this year compared with the start of last school year. Indiana University is reporting more cases of flu-like illnesses on its Bloomington campus this year compared to last year. (The Daily Journal)

    •Grizzlies extend win streak  Oct 12, 2009
    Franklin College jumped on host Bluffton University with three touchdowns in the opening quarter and went on to spoil the Beavers' homecoming football game with a 28-12 victory at Salzman Stadium on Saturday. The Grizzlies, ranked 23rd by both D3football. (The Daily Journal)

    •Sticking with volleyball pays off for Franklin College player  Oct 9, 2009
    Sticking with volleyball pays off for Franklin College player ... Sticking with volleyball pays off for Franklin College player ... For Franklin College senior volleyball player Maryellen Hole, it was just the beginning. (The Daily Journal)

    •Q&A: H1N1 flu  Oct 8, 2009
    Health officials also are working to set up a clinic at Franklin College and one in Scott Hall at the Johnson County fairgrounds. Vaccination doses will be distributed to private health providers to give to patients. (The Daily Journal)

    •Franklin College prepares for H1N1  Oct 8, 2009
    Franklin College prepares for H1N1 ... Franklin College prepares for H1N1 ... Franklin College is taking steps to prevent the spread of H1N1 on campus, from telling professors to be more lenient with absences, to purchasing 1,000 thermometers for students. (The Daily Journal)

    •Grizzlies win big in conference-opener  Oct 5, 2009
    Quarterbacks Nick Purichia and Kyle Ray delivered a one-two punch, combining for five touchdown passes to lead Franklin College to a 41-14 win Saturday against visiting Defiance. Since their opening-game loss to Butler, the Grizzlies (3-1, 1-0) have won three straight, and Saturday's win was their first in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. (The Daily Journal)

    •Volunteers filling holiday packages for troops  Oct 2, 2009
    As part of a Year of Service initiative to highlight volunteerism, representatives from Franklin College are looking for organizations and individuals to assemble care packages for Indiana troops ... The care package program is being organized by the Franklin College Nonprofit Resource Center, Johnson County Volunteer Connections and the city of Franklin. (The Daily Journal)

    •County planning up to 6 flue centers  Oct 1, 2009
    Health officials also are working to set up a clinic at Franklin College and one in Scott Hall at the Johnson County fairgrounds, said John Bonsett, administrator of the Johnson County Health Department. Dates haven't been set because the Indiana State Department of Health isn't sure when it will get vaccine doses from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (The Daily Journal)

    •Grizzlies' comeback tops Trine  Sep 30, 2009
    Franklin College junior quarterback Nick Purichia came off the bench to replace Kyle Ray and led the Grizzlies to a 30-29 comeback victory against visiting Trine University on Saturday. Over the first three games of the season, Purichia and Ray split time under center. (The Daily Journal)

    •Mayor immersed in Japan's culture  Sep 26, 2009
    He visited the grave of a Franklin College graduate who founded a school in Kuji and met with Kuji students who have traveled to Franklin, a stark contrast to watching a sumo wrestling competition one evening in Tokyo. Paris and his wife, Michele, admired parade floats adorned with cherry blossoms, dragons and intricate Japanese lettering at Kuji's fall festival. (The Daily Journal)

    •NEW: Transcript of Lugar's speech  Sep 22, 2009
    Richard Lugar kicked off Franklin College's 175th anniversary lecture series on Sunday ... Thank you Dr. Moseley for your gracious introduction and your dedicated leadership to Franklin College. (The Daily Journal)

    •Lugar pushes education reform  Sep 21, 2009
    "I still believe that the educational system in our country remains an area in great need of bold reform and courageous leadership and vision," Lugar said during a speech Sunday at Franklin College. "Our country currently faces an enormous challenge in strengthening and adapting our educational system to meet higher standards, improve accountability and increase our country's competitiveness internationally.". (The Daily Journal)

    •Tailgating 101  Sep 19, 2009
    "We try to make it a day outside the game itself," said Jay Hunsucker, a Franklin College graduate and enthusiastic tailgater at the school's football games. "We said we had to create an environment where it's fun to be here.". (The Daily Journal)

    Spotted®: The focus is on you!  Sep 19, 2009
    D., assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and Institute of Bioinformatics; Mandi Murph, Ph. D., assistant professor of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences, College of Pharmacy; and Jia-Sheng Wang, M.D., Ph. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    •FROM SERBIA TO FRANKLIN  Sep 18, 2009
    His experiences are captured in "Facsimiles of the Mute," now on display at Franklin College in what is his first U.S. exhibition. The works combine contemporary European art with the traditions of his homeland, said Svetlana Rakic, head of the art department at the college. (The Daily Journal)

    Medora youth earns Governors Environmental Excellence Award  Sep 16, 2009
    Other 2009 winners include: Caterpillar, Inc., City of Ligonier, Franklin College and Howard County Recycling District, Recycling category; City of Fort Wayne-Parkview Field Stadium, Town of Munster and Portage Redevelopment Commission, Land Use category; and Frankfort Municipal Utilities, Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Indianapolis Green Congregations Task Force and Sycamore Land Trust, Outreach category. Copyright 2007 The Jackson County Banner, 116 East Cross St.,... (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)

    UGA lettermen donate in Dooley's honor  Sep 16, 2009
    The Georgia Lettermen's Education Foundation (GLEF) announced Tuesday it will donate a total of $100,000 to two programs in UGA's Franklin College of Arts and Sciences - making both donations in the name of former football coach and athletic director Vince Dooley. The contribution will direct $50,000 toward a scholarship in Dooley's name in the Department of History and another $50,000 to the Redcoat Band in Dooley's name. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Butler-Franklin: Huck Be A QB  Sep 13, 2009
    "Managing the offense," said Franklin College Mike Leonard of the opposing quarterback's key to success. "He ran the ball real well, he made great decisions in the passing game.". (FOX59, IN)

    •Volunteerism, prayers mark anniversary  Sep 12, 2009
    Franklin College student Tanner Pickett has traveled to Uganda to help build a school and spent three nights at a shelter immersing himself in the lives of homeless people. And on Friday, the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, the senior encouraged others to devote their lives to serving others. (The Daily Journal)

    •Events to mark Sept. 11 anniversary  Sep 10, 2009
    Franklin College and the city of Franklin are hosting a joint event Friday to promote volunteerism. Subscribers, to read full story. (The Daily Journal)

    •NEW: 9-11 events planned in Johnson County  Sep 10, 2009
    Franklin College and the City of Franklin are hosting a joint event to promote volunteerism in the community. Local events scheduled for the eighth anniversary of Sept. 11 are a way to remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks, and to thank local emergency personnel for the work they do, organizers said. (The Daily Journal)

    New director named for international ed  Sep 10, 2009
    Before joining the New York system, Pandit was associate dean of UGA's Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and head of the department of geography. She was a member of the geography faculty from 1987 to 2007. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Prof, renowned trumpet player, killed in crash  Sep 9, 2009
    Mills was the first recipient of the William F. and Pamela P. Prokasy Professorship in the Arts, an endowed professorship that recognizes a faculty member in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences who has an outstanding national reputation. "He was a trumpet legend," said Brandon Craswell, assistant professor of trumpet at UGA. "If you were a trumpet player, you knew Fred Mills - but his impact on the community, the School of Music, the University of Georgia and internationally, as well - he... (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Internationally noted professor killed in ...  Sep 9, 2009
    Mills, 74, of Greystone Terrace, professor of trumpet and brass chamber music in UGA s School of Music, was the first recipient of the William F. and Pamela P. Prokasy Professorship in the Arts, an endowed professorship that recognizes a faculty member in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences who has an outstanding national reputation. Mills was driving east on U.S. Highway 78 in Monroe shortly before 6 p.m. when his vehicle ran off the road, hit an embankment and overturned, according to... (Athens Banner-Herald)

    •Grizzlies planning to pick up where they left off  Sep 4, 2009
    Graduation not only robbed the Franklin College football team of the best quarterback in team history, it also claimed its top defensive player, every starting wide receiver and all starting defensive linemen. Not surprisingly, the two-time defending Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference champion Grizzlies have tempered their expectations for the 2009 season, right. (The Daily Journal)

    Component Of Mothballs Is Present In Deep-space Clouds  Sep 3, 2009
    The department of chemistry is part of UGA's Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. Co-authors on the paper were Allen Ricks, a doctoral student in Duncan's lab and Gary Douberly, formerly a postdoctoral associate in Duncan's lab and now an assistant professor in the department of chemistry at UGA.. (Science Daily)

    •Proximity not sole reason local football players are choosing Franklin College program  Sep 2, 2009
    Proximity not sole reason local football players are choosing Franklin College program ... Proximity not sole reason local football players are choosing Franklin College program ... Center Grove graduate Brooks Bemis went from one successful football program to another when he decided to play for Franklin College. (The Daily Journal)

    •Lugar to start Franklin College lecture  Sep 2, 2009
    Lugar to start Franklin College lecture ... Lugar to start Franklin College lecture ... Dick Lugar will open Franklin College's 175th Anniversary Lecture Series on Sept. 20. (The Daily Journal)

    •Defender of openness needed in vital position  Sep 2, 2009
    Heather Willis Neal, a Franklin College graduate, has resigned to take a position with the Indiana Department of Education. During her two years in the position, she proved to be a firm advocate for openness. (The Daily Journal)

    Spike in health costs spears graduate students  Aug 30, 2009
    Poor health insurance could prevent UGA from attracting top graduate students, according to microbiology professor Eric Stabb, president of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences faculty senate. "Graduate students are the lifeblood of our programs," doing much of the research and teaching on campus, Stabb said. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    •Drop in grants forces aid changes  Aug 29, 2009
    Nearly all students at Franklin College receive financial aid to help pay for their education, but this year they're seeing a drastic cut in state grant money. Students are receiving 31 percent less state financial aid this year than last, vice president of admissions Alan Hill said. (The Daily Journal)

    •Lounges to serve as dorm rooms  Aug 29, 2009
    About 30 Franklin College students will call converted study lounges home this fall. Another about 20 female students will live in houses owned by the school, instead of in traditional two-person dorm rooms. (The Daily Journal)

    •Grizzlies are building, not rebuilding  Aug 25, 2009
    Coach Mike Leonard understands the curiosity surrounding the vacant quarterback position on the Franklin College football team. But he isn't ready to announce an heir to Chad Rupp, the leading passer in team history. (The Daily Journal)

    UGA, UPR grant license for long-persistence glow materials, in any color  Aug 18, 2009
    The phosphors were developed under the guidance of the late William Yen, professor of physics, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, University of Georgia, who was a pioneer in the field of long-persistence phosphorescence. Co-inventors are Weiya Jia, presently vice president of Performance Indicator, and Xiao-Jun Wang, associate professor of physics, Georgia Southern University. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)

    •Franklin stressing team over individuals  Aug 18, 2009
    Harbin, 32, has local roots and a winning pedigree, which includes a four-year playing career at Franklin College and 10 years as an assistant at Center Grove. He hopes to bring that kind of winning tradition to the Grizzly Cubs. (The Daily Journal)

    A lot of old discovered beneath UGA's New College  Aug 18, 2009
    It's not hard to imagine why workers were in a hurry - when New College burned, it was one of only three permanent buildings on the campus of what was still called Franklin College, Duncan said ... The building at various times was a dormitory, a classroom building, the college bookstore, the pharmacy college, the psychology department and administrative offices for the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    New Computer Simulation Helps Explain Folding In Important Cellular Protein  Aug 11, 2009
    st, formerly of UGA and now employed in Switzerland; Landau, and Ying Xu, Regents-Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar and professor of bioinformatics and computational biology, also at UGA. Landau and Xu are in UGA s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. This work demonstrates the power and potential of combining expertise from computational physics and computational biology in solving challenging biological problems, said Xu. (Science Daily)

    State dental group recognizes Durden  Aug 2, 2009
    Abraham, from Lilburn, earned her bachelor s degree in economics from the UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences in 2000 and her master s degree in accountancy in 2002 from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Malcolm earns consultant status. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    The factual history tour: Guides are coming to show you the way  Aug 1, 2009
    UGA - or Franklin College, as it was widely known then - had only about 300 students, most of them the cream of the wealthy plantation family crop. "It was a rare opportunity," retired history professor Nash Boney said. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    •College student steps into grandfather's shoes at restaurant  Aug 1, 2009
    It was only natural that when the future of his family's restaurant was in question, the 19-year-old Franklin College student stepped up to take charge. Under the tutelage of his grandfather, owner Mick Trotter, Todd Trotter is learning what it takes to run La Trattoria. (The Daily Journal)

    •Franklin College coach, athlete to be honored together  Jul 30, 2009
    Franklin College coach, athlete to be honored together ... Franklin College coach, athlete to be honored together ... For a host of reasons, Ruth Callon is a legendary figure at Franklin College. (The Daily Journal)

    •Letter: Township needs better balance of land use  Jul 27, 2009
    I had no idea myself until I attended a seminar at Franklin College sponsored by Leadership Johnson County. There I was introduced to the concept of "cost of services.". (The Daily Journal)

    Franklin U. resolves Indy dispute  Jul 23, 2009
    Franklin U., Franklin College resolve Indy dispute - Business First of Columbus ... Franklin U., Franklin College resolve Indy dispute ... Franklin College earlier in July had sued the university over the promotion of an Indianapolis campus set to open this fall, claiming that the school was creating confusion, engaging in unfair competition and stepping on federal and state trademarks. (Columbus Business First, OH)

    •Franklin College vs. Franklin Univeristy: Agreed judgment  Jul 22, 2009
    Franklin College vs. Franklin Univeristy: Agreed judgment ... Franklin College vs. Franklin Univeristy: Agreed judgment ... Franklin College has been successful in eliminating confusion caused by Franklin University. (The Daily Journal)

    •Franklin College wins name battle  Jul 22, 2009
    Franklin College wins name battle ... Franklin College wins name battle ... A lawsuit between Franklin College and a school with a similar name has been settled, requiring Frank-lin Uni-versity to specify in advertisements that it's based in Ohio. (The Daily Journal)

    Stucker preparing for North-South game  Jul 17, 2009
    Stucker will play football at Franklin College in the fall. Stucker is the 11th BCHS player, but the 10th one for Coach May to play in the all-star game. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)

    •Battle for Franklin set for August  Jul 10, 2009
    An early August trial date has been set in a lawsuit Franklin College filed against a university with a similar name to stop it from running ads that confuse the public, the university said. A judge in U.S. District Court in Indianapolis will hear arguments from both Franklin College and Ohio-based Franklin University on Aug. 5, said Steve Huddleston, a Franklin attorney representing the college. (The Daily Journal)

    3 non-conference home games highlight EIU men's schedule  Jul 10, 2009
    A home game against Franklin College is set for Dec. 22 and a road game at St. Louis ends the holiday break on Dec. 29. The new year opens at home as EIU plays Jacksonville State, Tennessee Tech and Southeast Missouri all at home in the first ten days of January. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    •Letter: U.S. government doing right to protect its citizens  Jul 9, 2009
    A recent by a Franklin College professor takes the prize for being the most disjointed, confusing piece of liberal tripe I have seen in all my years. First, the reference to a Swiss psychiatrist is slightly off course. (The Daily Journal)

    •College files suit over Franklin name  Jul 7, 2009
    Franklin College filed a lawsuit against an Ohio-based university with a similar name to stop it from running ads that have led many to believe the 175-year-old liberal arts college has changed its name and started to offer classes online ... The two colleges share similar colors, logos and namesakes, which has led to confusion between the two and hurt Franklin College's reputation, Franklin College President James "Jay" Moseley said ... Franklin College sued the Ohio-based university in the... (The Daily Journal)

    •Are you confused? Franklin College or Franklin University  Jul 7, 2009
    Franklin College or Franklin University ... Franklin College or Franklin University ... Franklin College for injunctive and other relief in U.S. District Court to protect its registered trademark and end substantial confusion caused by Franklin University of Columbus, Ohio. (The Daily Journal)

    Hire Velocity names Valeri Marks CEO  Jul 3, 2009
    Marks holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and a bachelor s degree in mathematics from Franklin College in Franklin, Ind. a release said. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)

    •Getting to know: Gene White  Jun 29, 2009
    After Milan, White, 73, attended Franklin College, where he played basketball and baseball. He served 10 seasons as the school's women's basketball coach and still regularly attends Franklin College sporting events ... He taught math at Franklin Community High School from 1985-97 and still teaches math part time at Franklin College, which he's done since 1986. (The Daily Journal)

    •Learning for the fun of it  Jun 29, 2009
    The elementary school students are enrolled in Kids on Campus, a summer-camp style educational program at Franklin College that combines learning and fun. "It's not just your basic camp," said April Jones, one of the coordinators for the five-year-old program. (The Daily Journal)

    M’ville Little League all-stars on deck  Jun 25, 2009
    Wednesday, June 24, 2009. Will you be out on the road, in the air or simply out of town for this holiday season. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)

    Dry Autumns And Winters May Lead To Fewer Tornadoes In The Spring  Jun 25, 2009
    Shepherd and Mote are in department of geography in UGA's Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. The genesis for the research was the severe Atlanta tornado in March 2008, and Shepherd's interest in how tornadoes form during severe drought years. (Science Daily)

    •Keep talking so our history isn't forgotten  Jun 24, 2009
    My wife, Lois, and I attended the Franklin College men's basketball awards banquet several weeks ago. We realize many similar events have happened recently, including high school and college and university graduations. (The Daily Journal)

    Initial development of bio fuel cells  Jun 21, 2009
    "The molecular wires are actually polymer chains that have been grown from a metal surface at very high density," said Locklin, who has a joint appointment in UGA's Franklin College of Arts and Science and on the Faculty of Engineering. "The structure of the film resembles a toothbrush, where the chains of conjugated polymers are like the bristles. We call these types of coatings polymer brushes. To get chains to pack tightly in extended conformations, they must be grown from the surface, a... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)

    •Letter: Library would be boon for downtown Franklin  Jun 20, 2009
    Land was acquired next to Franklin College, and a building was constructed, sized for the anticipated population growth in the coming 20 years. That growth has been double what was anticipated. (The Daily Journal)

    •Confusion arises as new college plans to open  Jun 16, 2009
    Franklin College isn't having an identity crisis or changing its name ... Officials at Franklin College aren't sure what the impact of the university will be, but they have received a few calls asking if the college has changed names, President James "Jay" Moseley said. (The Daily Journal)

    How Alzheimer's Robs Sufferers Of Episodic Memory  May 20, 2009
    "This research shows that rats remember the time at which they encounter a distinctive event, in addition to what the event was and where it happened," said Jonathon Crystal, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology's Neuroscience and Behavior Program in UGA's Franklin College of Art and Sciences. "These experiments provide insight into the memory system that retains the time of occurrence of earlier events.". (Science Daily)

    Ball State 1-day Football Camps approaching  May 19, 2009
    The Ball State staff will be joined by coaches from Dayton, Butler, Eastern Illinois, , , Western Illinois, Rose Hulman, Franklin College and many more. Specialists, please note that a specialist camp for kickers, punters and long snappers will be held at each location of the Ball State camp tour. (BallStateInsider.com)

    UGA giving New College old look  May 15, 2009
    Originally a dormitory, New College also has housed wounded Confederate soldiers, Civil War refugees, classrooms, the UGA bookstore, the psychology department and more recently, administrative offices for the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. Most of the project budget will go to redo the inside of the building, including installation of a new, more energy-efficient heating and air conditioning system. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Ball State adds Walk On QB  May 11, 2009
    Medaris had reported offers from Division III schools Mount Union College, Ohio Northern University, Franklin College and Manchester College. Medaris joins fellow reported walk on candidates Jamil Smith of Muncie South (a 5-6 140 WR/DB) and Harold Hogue (a 6-2 250 DT) from Indianapolis Cathedral on the 2009 roster. (BallStateInsider.com)

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