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Book Discussion: "Ty Cobb: A Terrible Beauty"

Charles Leerhsen, author of “Ty Cobb: A Terrible Beauty,” will discuss his book, which the Boston Globe has called “a fascinating and authoritative biography of perhaps the most controversial player in baseball history.”

 

Following the lecture, historian Jim Cobb, author Terry Kay, and sports broadcaster Loran Smith will participate in a panel discussion.



A reception and book signing will follow at 5:30 p.m.

Sponsored by: University of Georgia Libraries

Contact: Leandra Nessel 706-542-3879

Athens Walking History Tour

Explore Athens' history by coming on out to a walking tour of downtown this Saturday. Participants will be shown key spots related to Black History in Athens, sites relating to everything from the ordeal of slavery to local Civil Rights struggles. Among other highlights, you'll have the chance to meet some of the women who helped integrate the Varsity restaurant in the sixties. We will meet at the Arch at 1 PM this Saturday, February 18th.



Following the tour, participants will be invited to a lunch reception catered by local restaurant Weaver D's.



Phi Alpha Theta, National History Honor Society

Phi Alpha Theta, Epsilon Pi (UGA’s local chapter of the National History Honor Society, Inc.) will be accepting applications this week, February 8-10 (Wed-Fri) from 11am-3pm on the 2nd floor of LeConte Hall. Don't miss your chance to become a member of this great organization!

If you  have 12 hours of history (AP credits count), and  a minimum 3.0 GPA, come find out how to become a chapter member.

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