UGA’s Must-See Campus Upgrades

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The University of Georgia is rapidly changing and the results are coming sooner than most think. After cheering on the Dawgs in Sanford this fall, head on over to these spots to see what you’ve been missing.

1. Bolton’s (photo above) lightning strike gets a little something extra

Classic Bolton – you know the one that was adorned with neon signs and a bright lightning bolt – is no more. Don’t worry! There is still an abundance of staff waiting to greet every patron with a smile, and the endless options will soon make you forget about old Bolton. The new facility boasts an upgraded sandwich line, a milkshake bar, all-day breakfast options and a beloved pasta line. After a long day of cheering on the Dawgs in Sanford, patrons can cross the Tate Plaza and find a spread of classic game day foods in Bolton’s main line – hot dogs, hamburgers and more!

Rendering of the Science Learning Center

2. Being studious has never been so exciting

The Miller Learning Center (aka the SLC/Student Learning Center for some of you), which has become a popular late night study location for students, has a new rival. Science majors are getting a little love with a brand new Science Learning Center, which will be conveniently located near Snelling and the Stegeman Coliseum. Visitors and students alike will be amazed with the facility’s technological advances, as well as its much needed Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels combination store. As UGA Food Services put it, “you can never have too many coffee options.” The new coffee shop, along with the popular bagel chain will keep the students wide awake during those late study sessions.

Ramsey Lobby

3. Hit up the gym, take a few pics and then, maybe exercise

To commemorate 20 years, UGA’s Ramsey Student Center, has just undergone a reconstruction. The project dubbed, “Ramsey Renewal,” now features a new main lobby, an updated strength and conditioning area, and renovations to the spectator’s lobby and hallways. Crowd favorites, such as the “boys” gym and “girls” gym are still intact, but there has been an addition. Ramsey now features a brand-spanking new functional training room. For now, the only way anyone can get into one of those rooms is by getting a personal trainer or attending a group fitness class. We can’t have anyone getting hurt, now can we?

Bulldog Cafe

4. More Food Options = Happier Dawgs

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, it did! UGA Food Services has decided to add numerous food options around campus. Starting in Fall 2016, your game days will get a little more exciting. There will be everything from Asian cuisine to a moving Mexican-themed food truck. Take a look below to see where the new food options will be located.

  • Bulldog Café:
    • Panda Express, the popular American chain restaurant, will now be conveniently placed in the center of student life. Students and visiting patrons, will no doubt appreciate the familiar restaurant.
    • Chik-fil-A Express will be expanding to include more menu items. Who do we have to talk to, to make sure milkshakes will be added to the new menu!?
  • Tate Student Center:
    • Starbucks (located on the third floor) will now only be a bus ride away for students and visitors! Scrambling to find the nearest Starbucks to fulfill your vanilla latte cravings will no longer be a problem.
    • Bulldog Burgers (located in the Tate Café) is a new type of burger restaurant for students on campus. 100% grass fed beef burgers and veggie burgers will be served on locally produced buns!
  • Last, but certainly not least, there will be a Mexican-themed food truck that will move daily. Customers will be updated on the truck’s location via social media.

This post written by Deja White, communications intern, and member of the Class of 2017. 


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Meet the 40 Under 40 Class of 2016

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Each year, the UGA Alumni Association’s 40 Under 40 recognizes successful young graduates of the University of Georgia. These exceptional graduates are making a difference in their personal and professional lives and we are proud to call them Georgia graduates. Nearly 400 nominations from around the world were submitted for this distinction.

The Class of 2016 includes graduates from several schools and colleges, majors and backgrounds. While several hail from the state of Georgia, some live as far away as California or New York. The list includes current and former NFL players, a country music artist, entrepreneurs, lawyers and more.

Without further ado, meet this year’s honorees!

VIEW THE LIST

Please save the date and make plans to join the UGA Alumni Association at the 2016 40 Under 40 Awards Luncheon on Thursday, September 8 at Flourish Atlanta. Registration will open in the coming weeks. 

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Meet the Summer Interns

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This summer, the Division of Development and Alumni Relations is excited to have several UGA students on board as interns on its communications team. Throughout the summer, these students will gain valuable experience in the world of communications, applying skills learned in their classes to real world situations, like public relations, digital marketing and video production. Without further ado, meet this summer’s communications interns!

Deja White, Communications Intern

Deja White, Communications Intern

Deja White ’17 wants to live in a world where positive stories supersede the negative ones. As a senior mass media arts major and theatre minor, she’s learning how to craft these stories. In the future, she hopes to work behind the scenes and produce life-changing films and television shows. When she’s not crafting stories, you can find her going on fun adventures. Her latest adventure — attending the 2016 Cannes Film Festival— allowed her to be surrounded by intriguing stories, experience a new city, and learn firsthand what it takes to be successful in the industry. Click here to learn more about Deja’s Cannes study abroad adventure.

Emily Middleton, Digital Communications Intern

Emily Middleton, Digital Communications Intern

Emily Middleton ’18 is a third-year student pursuing a journalism degree with an emphasis on digital and broadcast journalism from the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. She is originally from Cumming, Georgia. Emily is an active member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and is president of the DiGamma Kappa Chapter at UGA. DGK is the nation’s oldest broadcast society still in existence today. In addition to her internship with UGA, Emily also interns with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. She hosts and produces a radio show at Children’s Health Care of Atlanta for the hospital patients and their families. Emily loves to travel and has spent the previous two summers in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest building a school and teaching children English. Emily is passionate about improving other people’s lives and knows her degree from UGA will help her achieve this goal.

Meagan Alford, Multimedia Intern

Meagan Alford, Multimedia Intern

Meagan Alford ’17 is a mass media arts major in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Hailing from the tiny town of Pavo, Georgia, the Classic City was initially a big change from the corn fields and dirt roads that Meagan grew up with, but it’s become her home away from home. After graduation, Meagan hopes to obtain a job in the entertainment industry for film or television. Outside of the classroom, she plays the piccolo for the Redcoat Marching Band. Meagan looks forward to gaining hands-on experience with the Division of Development and Alumni Relations this summer.

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UGA Grad designs for New York Yankees Star

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Alumnus Christopher Cawley (BLA ’99) has been making a splash in the South Florida scene since 2005. Cawley’s projects focus around eco-conservatism and providing clients with a sophisticated design service for private yards, estates, and a variety of hotels and condominiums.

Recently, Cawley had the opportunity to design a backyard oasis for famous New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez. Rodriguez wanted a backyard to complement his modern home that is filled with spectacular art pieces in Coral Gables, Florida, while bringing inside living to the yard. Cawley designed a space that provided both a high-end design and family-friendly atmosphere. Cawley’s designs included a wet edge saltwater pool and an in-ground trampoline for the children. Sticking to Cawley’s focus on eco-conservatism, every tree uprooted in the process of the remodel was later re-planted on the property. Cawley installed artificial grass to help reserve water that would have been used for irrigation. Nothing was put to waste in the designing of the landscaping. Most items found in the process of construction were later used as design elements.

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To learn more about Chris Cawley, other projects, and his business, visit www.christophercawley.com.

Learn more about Cawley’s work in Architectural Digest at http://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/alex-rodriguez-miami-home-grounds.

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Prepare for the UGA Alumni Career Fair

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The UGA Alumni Career Fair on June 8, 2016, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA, is an easy way for alumni to meet recruiters, network for positions, and gather company information. Below are 5 ways to help you prepare to make sure you leave a great first impression.

1. Get Your Resume Ready
Create your resume and make sure it’s updated. If you need help with updating your resume, check out a few sample alumni resumes here. Bring at least 10 printed copies to the fair to give to employers. Remember: one copy of your resume will be used as your ticket in, so plan accordingly.

2. Dress to Impress
Dress in business professional attire. Be conservative with cologne, perfume, and cosmetics. Carry a padfolio with your materials to stay organized. Be sure to turn off your cell phone and do not chew gum.

3. Do Your Homework (yes, homework!)
While it may have been quite some time since you’ve completed homework, know that doing your homework before a Career Fair is essential! Review the list of employers attending the fair and identify your top 3-5 companies. Use the internet, company website, LinkedIn, Glassdoor.com, and outside publications like Fortune, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Business Week to conduct your research.

Things you can look for when researching might include:
•    What’s the company’s mission statement?
•    Where is it located? Are there multiple locations/offices?
•    What good or service does the company provide?
•    How old is the company?
•    What is the company’s organizational structure?
•    Who is the CEO/President?
•    How many people work for the company?
•    How has the company recently appeared in the news?
•    Who is the company’s competitor?
•    What are some major trends in the industry?
•    How do they describe themselves?
•    How do you fit their profile?
•    Do you have real-life examples to demonstrate that fit?
•    How can you help them achieve their goals?
•    What are the key things they want?
•    How can you contribute to their efforts?

4. Practice Your Approach
Prepare and practice your ‘pitch’. Your pitch might go something like this:

Good afternoon [Mr./Ms. Last Name]. My name is [your first and last name]. I read on your company website that you are a leader in the tech industry, and I am looking to transition into a new role with a company like yours. I have gained experience making mobile apps and managing a website in my current role. I believe this experience paired with my MIS degree from UGA make me an excellent candidate for your software developer position. Could you tell me more about it?

Feel free to tweak the above to make it your own. It’s important to be patient when waiting to speak to employers and show enthusiasm! Above all, be confident and network independently.

5. Seal the Deal
Before leaving a booth, collect business cards from the employers. Did you have a good conversation? Jot down some of the high points on the back of the business card or in your padfolio. This way, when you follow-up, you’ll be able to tailor your correspondence and remind them of your conversation. Be sure to follow-up via email within 24 hours.

Here’s a sample Career Fair follow-up email:

Dear Mr./Ms.__________________________,
 
I recently spoke with you at the UGA Alumni Career Fair held at the Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, GA. I wanted to thank you for taking the time to speak with me, and for providing me with valuable information about the job opportunities at Company Name, Inc. I was very excited to hear that you are currently recruiting UGA alums for positions in your marketing department. My varied experience in marketing and sales, combined with my research background in psychology are my strongest qualifications for a marketing position at Company Name, Inc.

I am enthusiastic about pursuing a career in marketing with Company Name, Inc., because of its diverse product line and international scope and would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications in more detail. I can be reached at _____ or by email at _____. I look forward to hearing from you soon. 
 
Sincerely,

Your Name Here

You’ll be sure to shine at that the UGA Alumni Career Fair should you put these tips into practice. Don’t forget to RSVP on the event Facebook page here. See you soon!

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UGA in Texas Recap

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Representatives from the University of Georgia were greeted by severe weather and flooding in Houston as they kicked off a series of “UGA in Texas” events in mid-April. Despite the bad weather, hundreds of Bulldogs came out to support the university and learn more about the research, teaching and service taking place on campus.

The trip, designed to engage UGA alumni, donors, parents and admitted students, included stops April 18 in Houston, April 19 in Dallas and April 20 in Austin. Due to severe weather and flooding, the UGA in Houston reception was canceled for the safety of registrants and due to a ballroom flooding at The Houstonian Hotel, where the event was to be held. The university plans to return to Houston in the future.

“It is a special thing to be able to bring a little bit of UGA to loyal alumni and friends in Texas,” said Meredith Gurley Johnson, executive director of the UGA Alumni Association. “Everyone has been incredibly thankful that we are hosting these events, but we are the ones who are appreciative. It is their dedication and loyalty that makes the UGA community exceptional.”

On Wednesday at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, UGA President Jere W. Morehead welcomed more than 200 enthusiastic Bulldogs to the UGA in Dallas reception. While the president sent alumni home with three charges – to connect with UGA, to hire UGA graduates and to make a gift of any size to the university – he noted that another way alumni can support their alma mater is to encourage young people to enroll at the university. He informed the group that there are 329 students attending UGA from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He also let them know that UGA is on track, for the third consecutive year, to achieve a fundraising record when the fiscal year ends June 30. A portion of each attendee’s registration will support student scholarships at UGA.

Following the president’s remarks, attendees were introduced for the first time in person to head football coach Kirby Smart. Smart shared how much it meant for him and his wife, fellow UGA graduate Mary Beth, to return home to Athens, and for him to coach at his alma mater. He shared memories of being a student in Morehead’s class in the Terry College of Business in the late 1990s.

In Austin the following evening, local alumni, parents, friends and admitted students gathered at the Westwood Country Club to hear from Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations Kelly Kerner, who echoed the president’s remarks in Dallas.

Despite a stormy start to the university’s visit to Texas, those Bulldogs who were able to participate in these receptions traveled home with cheerful news and important updates from campus.

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5th Annual Thank a Donor Day

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On April 14, University of Georgia students gathered in Tate Plaza for the 5th annual Thank a Donor Day. Students had an opportunity to write cards, create posters and record video messages of thanks to donors like you. Without your generous support, the University of Georgia wouldn’t be the incredible place it is today. 

Words can’t express how grateful we are for your continued support of the University of Georgia, so we’ll let the video do the talking. 

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UGA grads featured on HGTV’s “Tiny House Hunters”

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UGA graduates Adam (BBA ’09) and Lindsey Nubern (ABJ ’09) were recently featured on HGTV’s “Tiny House Hunters.”

The couple has spent the last 18 months traveling around the world via backpacks, tents and camper vans. Upon returning home, Adam and Lindsey still had the travel bug and searched for a tiny house on wheels to continue their adventures around the country. Their episode was appropriately titled “Backpackers Go Tiny.”

Modern Cabin Showing. Film Crew

While traveling, Adam started his own accounting firm as a CPA. Lindsey is a travel writer and photographer and shares the couple’s travel stories on their blog and in other online publications.

On the show, the couple battled through their differences. Adam’s main concern was a practical, small, mobile home to take anywhere in the country. Lindsey prioritized necessities like a bathroom and shower, and finding a cozy spot in the world to call their own.
Lindsey’s mom, Wendy Desmarais, was their real estate agent in Atlanta, and found three choices for the couple to choose from: a tiny cottage, a little white camper and a modern cabin.

Intro Scene at Parents Suwanee House. Adam and Film Crew

To see which tiny home the couple chose, tune in to HGTV on Monday, May 2 at 11:00 a.m. EST to see the third airing of the episode.

Interested in following Lindsey and Adam’s adventures? Check out their Instagram.

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2016 Alumni Awards Celebration

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On April 15, the UGA community gathered together in the Tate Student Center to enjoy the 79th annual Alumni Awards Luncheon, and celebrate this year’s group of honorees. Meet this year’s accomplished honorees and learn more about their UGA experiences.

Young Alumni Award

Christie Haynes, a Double Dawg from the Class of 2010 is the president and CEO of the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce. Christie is a former president of the Student Alumni Council who re-launched the G Book, UGA’s traditions handbook, with another SAC member when they were students. She is a former 40 Under 40 honoree and a past president of SPIA’s Alumni Board.

Support Christie’s passion and make a gift to the School of Public and International Affairs today.

Friend of UGA Award

The 2016 Friend of UGA Award was presented to Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson. Larry is an emeritus trustee of the UGA Foundation and serves on the faculty of the UGA School of Law. Brenda is a current UGA Foundation trustee and chair-elect of the Georgia Museum of Art Board of Advisors.

Would you like to support the Georgia Museum of Art, too? Learn more now.

Alumni Merit Award

Henry D. “Greg” Gregory, Jr. (AB ’06) is a UGA Foundation Trustee who has shown his commitment to the UGA History Department in a number of ways, including the establishment of the Amanda and Greg Gregory Chair in the Civil War Era and his providing financial support for Civil War research on campus.

Are you a Civil War buff? Consider supporting the Amanda and Greg Gregory Chair in the Civil War Era today.

Faculty Service Award

Karen A. Holbrook, former UGA Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost, also served as the first female president of The Ohio State University. Holbrook established a number of important initiatives while at UGA, including advocating for new programs in the biomedical and health sciences, which led to the creation of the College of Public Health.

Support the College of Public Health with a gift today.

Alumni Merit Award

The Honorable Saxby Chambliss (BBA ’66) is a long-serving and well-respected politician who retired from public service in 2014 after serving four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and two terms as a U.S. Senator. Recently, he established the Senator Chambliss Leadership Forum to increase students’ exposure to domestic and international politics.

Support students participating in the Senator Chambliss Leadership Forum with a gift today.

 

Interested in learning more about the Alumni Awards and seeing past honorees? Click here.

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Words of Wisdom

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Do you remember what it was like to turn your tassel and receive your diploma from the University of Georgia? Were you excited, and maybe even a little bit nervous about the future? It’s time for the Class of 2016 to graduate and they would love to hear from YOU – the Bulldogs who came before them – about how to succeed after college.

Submissions will be shared on social media using #UGA16 leading up to Commencement on Friday, May 13.

The Words of Wisdom form has been closed. Please come back next year to leave insights from your experiences as a UGA Alumni!