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Dawg Day of Gratitude 2023

At this campus-wide event, formerly known as Thank A Donor Day, people gather to show gratitude to UGA's generous donors. All students are welcome to participate. UGA students can show their gratitude by completing the activity stations and earn prizes. Donors make the best university even better. Say “thank you!” as one UGA community at Dawg Day of Gratitude.


Cultural Awareness Celebration

This event aims to bringing awareness of the different cultures offered in the Comparative Literature and Intercultural Studies department, particularly, African languages, Literature and Culture program by allowing students in this program to showcase their learning through a presentation of skits, music, and dance. Therefore, with a sense of pride and joy, the faculty and students of African languages, cultures, and literature program welcome…


Global Stories - Humanities Research at UGA and Beyond

Join a conversation about the global dimensions of humanities research, geographically and imaginatively. The humanities add to people's knowledge of the world and explore the diverse ways in which humans understand, explore and change it over time. Come and learn about how these perspectives shape the work of professors in women’s studies, the history of music, classics, Korean literature and film, legal history, migration and displacement. The…


Willson Center St. Patrick's Day celebration with Hog-Eyed Paddy

The Willson Center for Humanities and Arts will host a public celebration of St. Patrick's Day with Irish music and good cheer at Hendershot's, which will be free and open to all. Athens duo Hog-Eyed Man will join with multi-instrumentalist Paddy League to form the redoubtable Hog-Eyed Paddy, and to make this a very special evening not to be missed. Fiddler Jason Cade and multi-instrumentalist Rob McMaken usually record and perform as the…


Common Hour Conversation: Trailblazer Mary Frances Early

Mary Frances Early (M.M.Ed. ‘62, Ed.S. ‘67) played an integral role in the campaign for racial equality that helped open the doors for generations of students at the University of Georgia. Her triumph as the first African American graduate of UGA made her a central figure in the struggle to desegregate the University, and it serves as an example to all. She will be speaking to students about her experiences.  


Margie E West Prize Winner Reception

The Dodd Galleries at the Lamar Dodd School of Art announces the Margie E. West Prize, an annual prize given to an esteemed alumni from the Lamar Dodd School of Art, inviting the artist to create a new exhibition for the Marjorie Eichenlaub West Gallery. The 3rd recipient of the prize, Zipporah Camille Thompson, will present a new installation that will be on display from Feb. 11 to March 24. Thompson graduated with an MFA from the Lamar…


Ukrainian Culture & History through Music

A heart-gripping musical performance of an Atlanta-based Ukrainian trio to the uniquely magical sounds of Ukraine's musical instrument, the bandura. Co-sponsored by the Department of Language and Literacy Education, Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies, JoLLE Conference, and the Russian Flagship Program.


Founders Day 2023

Join the Student Alumni Council for Founders Day 2023. This year, the council is celebrating the university's history of academic excellence. Stop by Tate Plaza for games, trivia, and prizes - all in honor of the founding of the University of Georgia.


New Student Welcome

Hosted by the Office of the President, UGA Athletics, and the Department of Student Transitions, New Student Welcome is a FREE event for new students.  Participation is limited to first-year, transfer, and graduate students who have been admitted to the UGA-Athens campus for the Spring 2023 semester. Come enjoy free food, build community with fellow students, and get to know some of the staff members who support student success at UGA. The…


Welcome UGA Spring Kick-Off

Join attendees for the Spring 2022 Welcome UGA Kick-Off. There will be free food, photo booth, engagement opportunities, and more.


School & College Day

Learn about the various schools and colleges at UGA. School & College Day takes place all day, and all students, past and current, are encouraged to celebrate their college both virtually and in-person. Join the event to interact with select schools and colleges and to get a 25% off bookstore coupon.


Backpack Project Packing Service Event

Join WIB, WIF & PWC for the Backpack Project Service Event to distribute items for the homeless in our local Athens community! Please be sure to sign up for items and bring them! Reminder: you will need to bring the items and attend our packing event to receive a point! If you are unable to sign up due to other time conflicts, monetary donations of $15-20 are welcome and will also count as 1 point! Venmo: @wibuga https://docs.google.com…


International Coffee Hour - 50th Anniversary Celebration

Join attendees to celebrate the 50th anniversary of International Coffee Hour at the University of Georgia. Join students, staff, international and cultural-based student organizations, and community members for coffee, food, and conversation to celebrate this milestone event for the university. International Coffee Hour will continue every Friday of the semester with classes in the Memorial Hall Ballroom following this outdoor kick-off event.…


UGA Graduate Commencement

Ceremony Location: Stegeman Coliseum Ceremony Start Time: 9:30 a.m. Graduates should plan to arrive by 9:00 a.m. Doors Open: 8:00 a.m.


UGA Undergraduate Commencement

Ceremony Start Time: 7:30 p.m. Gates Open: 5:30 p.m. Guests should enter using gates 2, 4, 6, and 9. Graduates should enter using Gate 10. Tickets are not required for the undergraduate ceremony.


2022 Torrance Festival of Ideas

The 2022 Torrance Festival of Ideas is a free online event that takes place over 3 days (April 19-21) where renowned experts from across disciplines present their innovative ideas to the general public. The Festival showcases unique perspectives on a range of topics including creativity, imagination, entrepreneurship, innovation, flow, aesthetics, emotions, motivation, AI, digital art, music, literature, wellbeing,…


Careers in Tech/Silicon Valley (Industry Insiders): Arch Ready Fall 2021

This is a virtual event. You MUST register via Handshake. At the time of the event, you will return to the Handshake event page and join the virtual presentation. You must join via the Handshake event to obtain credit for Arch Ready. You will also need to complete the survey at the end of the presentation. Interested in a career in Tech? Silicon Valley? Attend this panel discussion to: Hear virtually from prominent UGA Alumni working in…


Georgia Museum of Art Book Sale

Shop for the holidays at the museum’s annual book sale, featuring new and used publications in all genres. The museum takes credit cards. For more information about donating books, call 706-542-4662.


Georgia Writers Hall of Fame: Clarence Major

Clarence Major, one of the 2021 inductees to the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame, will read selections from two works, The Lurking Place and Dirty Bird Blues (2022). Following the reading, Major will be in conversation with author John Beckman, who wrote the introduction for Dirty Bird Blues. A Q&A will follow. Major, who was born in Atlanta, is the author of 16 collections of poetry, including From Now On: New and Selected Poems, published by…


UGA Press Campus Book Sale

As part of the Spotlight on the Arts Festival, the University of Georgia Press will host a book sale for students, faculty, and staff on the lawn in front of the Main Library on November 9-10, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. A wide variety of new and backlist titles will be available for purchase at a special Spotlight discount of 75% off. Stop by and browse available titles, learn more about the UGA Press, our people and our authors, and find…


Student Spotlight 2021 at Tate Plaza

Spotlight on the Arts 2021 will celebrate the visual, literary, and performing arts on campus this November. The festival begins with Student Spotlight performances. This is a free showcase of performances in dance, music, theater, and creative writing.


One Book Athens: One Book, Many Stories: Forms of Black Power in Stamped: From the March on Washington to the Juneteenth National Holiday and beyond: plotting the new road ahead

One Book Athens, a program presented by the Athens-Clarke County Library and funded by a grant made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, will present a discussion featuring SSW and Franklin College of Arts and Sciences faculty, University of Georgia Center for Social Justice, and Chess & Community. This is virtual and free to the public. To register visit: https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/.../SV_0cbq4eahHWpS


University Union: Drive-In Movie

A classic movie night in the Classic City, grab your friends and join University Union for a drive-in!  


Dawg Day of Service

Dawg Day of Service is UGA's largest annual day of community service, providing a great opportunity to work with other students to make a positive impact in the community.  Some information on Days of Service: Groups will begin to depart at 2:30 p.m. for their service site.  All service projects (both on-campus and off-campus) will wrap-up by approximately 5:30 p.m. Please RSVP and share on the Facebook event. Those who have…


Dawg Day of Service

Dawg Day of Service is UGA's largest annual day of community service, providing a great opportunity to work with other students to make a positive impact in the community.  Some information on Days of Service: Groups will begin to depart at 10 a.m. for their service site.  All service projects (both on-campus and off-campus) will wrap-up by approximately 1 p.m. Please RSVP and share on the Facebook event. Those who have…
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