Today on Athens News Matters, District 8 Commissioner Carol Myers gives the latest updates on the Eastside’s new library. Plus, WUGA’s Greg Trevor describes his experience surviving the attacks on 9/11.
Eastside book lovers rejoice: library site selected by ACC Commission
The Eastside of Athens has long awaited a public library of its own. After Tuesday’s Mayor and Commission meeting, it looks like that library is one step closer to breaking ground. District 8 Commissioner Carol Myers represents part of the eastside. WUGA’s Alexia Ridley sat down with her earlier this week to discuss the latest on the library and more.
Chigozie Obioma previews new novel for upcoming reading in Athens
Chigozie Obioma is a two-time finalist for the Booker Prize, and his new work of fiction is entitled The Road to the Country. He recently joined the faculty of the University of Georgia as the Helen S. Lanier Distinguished Professor of English and Creative Writing. He sat down with WUGA’s Emma Auer to discuss his latest work earlier this week.
In the shadow of 9/11: one survivor reflects on crisis preparation
September is National Preparedness Month, where the University of Georgia and other institutions around the country promote educational initiatives and events to help people become better prepared for emergencies.
These activities are particularly meaningful in the shadow of the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
WUGA’s Greg Trevor, a survivor of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, talks with Adam Fouche, UGA’s Executive Director for Emergency Preparedness, about the steps members of the university community can take to protect themselves.
It’s the latest segment of the WUGA series, “A Few Minutes With …” exploring university initiatives and their broad benefits to the campus community and beyond.
