We are excited to welcome you back to 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.
Check back often to get the latest updates on Advancing the Arch!
APSEC 2023 Schedule
Click the button below to view the schedule (updated 7.26.23).
Tuesday, August 1
8:00am | Breakfast opens
8:30 – 9:15 am | Class Begins – Welcome to Athens
9:15 – 10:45 am | Roundtable Discussions & Exec Director Meeting
10:45 – 11:30am | Vendor Booths – Learn from our gracious sponsors!
11:45 am | Lunch
1:30 – 2:15 pm | Breakout Session 1
2:30 – 3:15 pm | Breakout Session 2
3:30 – 4:15 pm | Breakout Session 3
4:15 – 5:30 pm | Break
5:30 pm | Dinner
8:00 pm | End of Second Day – Bus back to hotel or enjoy downtown!
Wednesday, August 2
8:30 am | Breakfast Opens
9:00 – 10:30 am | Breakfast and Closing Session
10:30 am | Class Dismissed – Thanks for coming to Athens!
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.
What You’ll Need
Apps You’ll Need
What to Pack
- A computer and charger
- Notecards
- Plenty of summer clothes
- A backpack
- A light sweatshirt – it can get chilly inside!
