Student Alumni Association celebrates UGA’s birthday
UGA students, including members of the Student Alumni Association, have been wishing UGA a happy birthday throughout the week as the university community celebrates Founders Week and the 230th anniversary of the university’s establishment as the first state-chartered institution of public higher education.
On Tuesday, students gathered in Tate Plaza to receive 2015 Founders Week T-shirts, enjoy a few birthday treats and learn more about the university’s founding and what it means to be the first state-chartered institution. Even the guide dogs got into the Founders Week spirit!
That evening, students watched the men’s basketball team defeat the Vanderbilt Commodores 70-62 at Stegeman Coliseum. Other Founders Week activities taking place this week include a Greek Life banner contest, the Spring Career Fair and a special Dawgs After Dark on Friday night.
Another exciting part of Founders Week is the annual 100 Days Until Graduation Celebration. This one-stop-shop provides seniors with an opportunity to meet with alumni representatives from their schools and colleges, learn more about the Young Alumni Football Ticket Program, order a UGA ring, make their mark on the Senior Signature plaque, and order caps and gowns for commencement. All members of the Class of 2015 are invited to attend this special event.
And if you haven’t seen it, be sure to check out the video of UGA students wishing UGA a happy 230th birthday.
Thank you to the Student Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Council for making Founders Week another exciting time for students on campus.
It’s not too late to send UGA your own happy birthday message. Simply use #UGATurns230 on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.
