Equal Opportunity Office Director Finalist Visit

Lectures, Readings and Discussions, Meetings

Seminar/Open Meeting with Pamela Lassiter, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, a finalist for director of the Equal Opportunity Office.

Costa Rica 2012 Study Abroad

Classes and Workshops, Recreation, Other

Explore Costa Rica for academic credit. During Maymester, student will hike, horseback ride, raft class III-IV whitewater, go kayak touring, learn to surf, ride the zipline through the forest canopy and plant trees to reduce their carbon footprint.

Artful Conversation

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

Carissa DiCindio, curator of education, leads an in-depth discussion of Paul Cadmus’s “Playground” (1948).

UGA Day in Valdosta

Athletics, Receptions and Recognitions, Other

For Valdosta-area UGA alumni and friends. Coach Mark Richt and Coach Mark Fox other special guests will be on hand to share their insights on upcoming seasons. Host, Chuck Dowdle.

UGA Alumni Employee Breakfast

Receptions and Recognitions, Other

An annual complimentary breakfast for UGA employees that are UGA alumni.

New York Women of UGA Luncheon

Other

The UGA Alumni Association hosts a Women of UGA Luncheon at the Harbour Lights Restaurant.

Construction Advisory:  Mitchell Street closed to through traffic

Mitchell Street, between Thomas Street and Williams Street, will be closed to through traffic May 17 and 18 because of maintenance work at the railroad crossing. Local traffic may access Mitchell Street from either end, but cannot cross the railroad during this work.

UGA Real Estate Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting

Meetings

The UGA Real Estate Foundation Board of Trustees' meeting will be held in the Terry College Executive Education Center on the third floor of the One Live Oak Building.

Women’s Tennis: NCAA Championship Final Rounds

Athletics

Event time to be determined. Through May 22.

GMOA Gallery Games

Recreation

Children ages 7–11 are invited to an interactive gallery tour with Melissa Rackley from GMOA’s education department. Learn about works in the permanent collection through activities designed just for children.

Cedar Shoals High School Graduation

Men’s Golf Hosts NCAA Regionals

Athletics

Through May 19.

Baseball at Alabama

Athletics

ET. First of 3-game series. Through May 19.

Clarke Central High School Graduation

Softball NCAA Regionals

Athletics

Time TBA. Through May 20.

Men’s Tennis Hosts NCAA Championships, Round of 16

Athletics

Round of 16. Through May 28.

Baseball at Alabama

Athletics

ET. Second game of 3-game series. Through May 19.

The Collectors: Seven Deadly Sins

Recreation

Dinner and silent auction to raise funds for acquisitions at GMOA. Collectors: $75 per person; $150 per couple. Non-members: $85 per person; $170 per couple.

Plant Taxonomy Workshop

Classes and Workshops

Learn how to name, describe and identify the plants most commonly encountered in Georgia’s natural areas. Learn botanical vocabulary used by plant identification guides and manuals. A Certificate in Native Plants Core course.

Austin Alumni Chapter Service Day

Other

Second Annual Day of Service at the Austin Sunshine Camps.

School of Law Graduation

Official University Events

The School of Law will hold commencement for the Class of 2012 on the North Campus Quadrangle in front of the school. In the event of rain, graduation exercises will be moved to Stegeman Coliseum.

Tennis: NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Championships

Athletics

Hosted by the University of Georgia. Through Monday, May 28, 2012. Palo Alto, Calif. Contact 706-542-1621, www.georgiadogs.com

Baseball at Alabama

Athletics

ET. Final game of 3-game series.

North Oconee High School Graduation

Tour of Grand Central Station

Tours

The UGA Alumni Association goes on a tour of the inner workings of one of the most famous train stations in the United States.

Oconee County High School Graduation

Men’s Tennis Hosts NCAA Championships, Quarterfinals

Athletics

Quarterfinals. Through May 28.

Film Screening and Discussion

Films, Lectures, Readings and Discussions, Meetings

"The World's Smallest Airport" (2012), the story of the Thrasher Brothers Aerial Circus produced and directed by Matt DeGennaro. Also a discussion with the writer and executive producer, Grady Thrasher. An Athens Historical Society meeting will take place prior to the screening, at 2:30 p.m.

Peabody Awards Presentation Luncheon

Receptions and Recognitions

71st annual Peabody Awards luncheon recognizes distinguished achievement and meritorious public service by radio and television stations, networks, internet, producing organizations and individuals. Hosted by Sir Patrick Stewart, Peabody Award-winning star of stage and screen, Shakespeare plays and science-fiction blockbusters. Reception 11 a.m., Luncheon and awards program at noon.

Men’s Tennis Hosts NCAA Championships, Semifinals

Athletics

Semifinals. Through May 28.

Workshop on Meta-Analysis

Classes and Workshops, Health Sciences

An introduction to the theory and application of meta-analytic techniques for quantitative analysis and systematic review of scientific literature. Instructor: Rodney Dishman, kinesiology.

Small Business Workshop: Pricing for Profit

Classes and Workshops

Learn better pricing tactics and strategies that drive sales and profits. Program provides an actionable framework for developing pricing strategies and tactics. Attendees receive pricing worksheets in Excel format.

Tuesday Tour at Two

Exhibitions, Tours

A tour of the gallery spaces led by members of the Special Collections staff.

Men’s Tennis Hosts NCAA Championships, Finals

Athletics

Finals. Through May 28.

UGA Day in Birmingham

Athletics, Receptions and Recognitions, Other

For Birmingham-area UGA alumni and friends. Coach Mark Richt and other special guests will be on hand to share their insights on upcoming seasons. Host, Chuck Dowdle.

Women’s Golf at NCAA Championships

Athletics

Through May 25.

Swing Dancing

Classes and Workshops, Recreation

Learn to swing dance. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-10 p.m. Every Tuesday. $5, $3 students.