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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…


Orientation 2.0

Calling all freshmen and transfer students — join this event to learn more about CAES clubs/organizations, student resources and programs. The night will be filled with networking, ice cream sundaes, popcorn and free giveaways.  


Second-year Welcome Back

Welcome back, Class of 2024. Join classmates to take a "Super G photo." Come enjoy free food, giveaways, and remarks from President Morehead and other special guests. This #WelcomeUGA event is a partnership between the Office of Transitions, the Student Alumni Council, the Student Government Association, and many others to welcome second-year students back to campus this fall. Keep an eye out for other amazing #WelcomeUGA events.


Union Welcome

University Union is kicking off the school year with some free snacks and swag to start the year off right. They will also have all the latest information on upcoming events.  


Freshman Welcome

Welcome to campus, Class of 2025! Join classmates to take a "Super G" photo, learn gameday cheers, meet Hairy Dawg and hear from President Morehead and other special guests. There will also be free food, T-shirts and more. This #WelcomeUGA event is a partnership between the Student Alumni Council, the Student Government Association, and many others to welcome the newest class of Bulldogs. Keep an eye out for other #WelcomeUGA events…


North of the Arch 2021

North of the Arch is an official welcome/welcome back from the Athens community to your home away from home. Team up with a group of friends to experience the shops, restaurants, and sites of downtown Athens. Visit https://govt.relations.uga.edu/north-of-the-arch/ for participating locations and event information. Once participants complete the submission form, they will be entered into raffles for prizes, including T-shirts…


Spring 2021 Undergraduate Commencement

As the birthplace of public higher education in America, the University of Georgia has fostered a tradition of academic excellence, intellectual inquiry, and service to others since 1785. For our graduates, Commencement is a beginning, the start of the next chapter in their lives.  


Virtual Celebration of Academic Excellence Ceremony

The University of Georgia will celebrate Honors Week 2021 with a Virtual Celebration of Academic Excellence that will premiere on the University’s YouTube page at 2 p.m. on April 21. Honors Week is an annual UGA tradition that dates back to the 1930s, when then–Chancellor S.V. Sanford dedicated a day to recognize outstanding students. Hosted by the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, the Virtual Celebration of…
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