Reminders

Two upcoming dates to remind everyone about.

First, the midpoint withdrawal deadline is Thursday, March 24. Withdrawing from a class beyond that date will result in your receiving a WF for the course. Also please note the recent change in university policy regarding withdrawals. As of fall semester 2008, students are limited to four (4) Withdraw Passing (WP) grades for the duration of your time at UGA--something to consider before withdrawing from a class.

Second, it will soon be time to "spring ahead." Daylight Savings Time begins on March 8, right at the beginning of spring break. Clocks will move ahead an hour on that day.

SPIA Excellence in Teaching Award

Congratulations to Dr. Brock Tessman, recipient of the 2009 SPIA Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Tessman has been with UGA and the Department of International Affairs since the fall of 2006, and has taught courses on international security, foreign policy, advanced political simulations. His book, International Relations in Action, was published by Lynne Rienner Publishers in 2006.

North Korea Forum

GLOBIS will be hosting its second round of North Korea Institute Forum from March 2-6. SPIA students who may be interested in attending may attend the sessions for free, and have the option of paying $20.00 for the day to stay for lunch and have the opportunity to talk with the instructors. For more information, click here.