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Advancing the Arch Volunteer Leadership Training Conference

Overview Hotel Info Athens Info What to Bring Register

May 2-3, 2025

Thanks for joining us in the Classic City!

Advancing the Arch is excited to host you (and volunteers from across campus and across the nation) for a weekend of training and collaboration, all focused on instilling a Grow, Give, Guide mentality into the work you do. From keynotes to networking to breakout sessions, this strategy-filled weekend aims to strengthen one of our most important assets — you, our trusted volunteers — by equipping you to share UGA’s philanthropic mission with your larger Bulldog network.

Schedule of Events

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Friday, May 2

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM  |  Campus Activities

Optional Tours:

  • Manufacturing Lab
  • Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library Tour
  • Visit the Porcelain Museum at the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden at the State Botanical Garden

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM  |  Chapters General Session – Masters Hall

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM  |  Welcome Reception – Stelling Family Study

Saturday, May 3

8:00 AM- 9:00 AM  |  Registration & Breakfast  –  Georgia Center Masters Foyer

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM  |  General Session 1  – Georgia Center Masters Hall

10:15 AM – 11:30 AM |  General Session 2  –  Georgia Center Masters Hall

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM  |  Lunch Panel  –  Victor K. Wilson Memorial Ballroom

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM  |  Breakout Session 1  –  Miller Learning Center

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM  |  Breakout Session 2  –  Miller Learning Center

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM  |  Afternoon General Session  –  Miller Learning Center

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM  |  BREAK

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM  |  Sendoff Reception  –  Delta Innovation Hub

Hotel Information

The Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel is the official lodging provider for the 2025 Advancing the Arch Volunteer Leadership Conference. A block of Georgia Center rooms is available at a special rate, but we anticipate these will be reserved quickly, so reserve soon! Call (706) 542-2134 OR reserve through the Georgia Center website (www.ugahotel.com) using group code 32524. Rate expires on April 11.

Shuttle Services

Groome Transportation: (706) 612-115

Athens Town Car: (706) 255-9643

Bulldog Limousine: (678) 661-0675

Southeastern Stages: (706) 549-2255

Local Rental Companies

Avis: (706) 543-3904

Budget: (706) 353-0600

Enterprise: (706) 546-8067

Hertz: (706) 543-5984

Athens Information

Athens is home to the University of Georgia and so much more! When you are on campus, explore some of the natural beauty of the area by walking through UGA’s Founders’ Garden or the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. During your visit, consider checking out the incredible restaurants, venues, and shops that Athens has to offer. Check out these collections from Visit Athens.

Live Music
Restaurants
Neighborhoods
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What You’ll Need

Apps You’ll Need

What to Pack

  • A computer and charger
  • Your Georgia Red and Black!
  • Business cards
  • Notecards
  • A light sweatshirt – it can get chilly inside!

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Contact

Questions? Please email alumni@uga.edu.

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