Executive MBA Director’s Breakfast Information Session

Other

Learn about UGA's Executive MBA Program and the class beginning September 2012. Meet fellow executives and Terry EMBA alumni in a small group information session. Speaker: Director of Admissions, Argy Russell.

Workshop: Vegetative Plants Propagation

Classes and Workshops

Learn vegetative propagation methods applicable to native plants, basic knowledge of plant growth and morphology, as well as the technical and mechanical skills required for successful propagation.

Employment Law Overview Class

Classes and Workshops

Ralph Cimperman, Marathon HR, discusses the ins and outs of Human Resource Law for small business owners. An overview of laws that apply to companies (such as 20 or more employees, FLSA, ADA, Title VII, etc.; 50 or more employees, FMLA) and what the basics of compliance are. He will also review aspects such as the FCRA and the responsibilities for background checks, and specific laws according to company size.

Board of Visitors Meeting

Meetings

Quarterly meeting of the University of Georgia's Board of Visitors.

Presentation

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

"What Can the Gay Rights Movement Learn from the Civil Rights Movement in Order to Create a More Just and Equitable Society?" Rev.Renee Dubose, Our Hope Metropolitan Community Church. Hosted by GLOBES.

Fulbright Anniversary Celebration

Conferences, Fairs and Symposiums, Receptions and Recognitions

Celebration and information sessions on Fulbright grants. Hear from UGA Fulbright recipients including undergraduate and graduate student alumni, UGA Fulbright scholars, and visiting Fulbrighters from other countries.

Protect Athens Music Conference and Clinic

Conferences, Fairs and Symposiums, Lectures, Readings and Discussions, Meetings

Panel discussions led by music industry professionals on topics including booking, contracts, copyright and more, 3-6 p.m. at the Melting Point. Feb. 24: Free music law clinic 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Nuci's Space.

Ecosystem Ecology Faculty Candidate Seminar

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

"Linking Individual-Level Processes to Ecosystem-Level Dynamics," Ford Ballantyne IV, University of Kansas. Reception to follow at 5 p.m. in lobby.

UGA’s Next Top Entrepreneur: Round 2 Prep Meeting II

Meetings

Student competition for the best business idea. Prize is $500 cash prize and a possible $100,000 investment. Open to all UGA students. Participants prepare for Round 2 pitch presentations. Also open to all interested observers.

Drawing in the Galleries

Classes and Workshops

Visitors are invited to sketch in the galleries from 5-8 p.m. No instruction provided. Pencils only.

Lecture with Carol Crown

Films, Lectures, Readings and Discussions

"Will the Real Howard Finster Come on Down?" Carol Crown, professor of art history at the University of Memphis. In conjunction with the department of theatre and film studies' production of "Hidden Man."

Panel Discussion: “The Emerging Black Church”

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

Community members, pastors and students will discuss the role of the black church in the community. Part of Black History Month.

Panel Discussion

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

"Serv(ED): Risky Business...What if Downtown Athens was a Thing of the Past?" A panel of local business owners, community leaders, activists, and concerned citizens discuss the effects of rapid downtown development (a large anchor store, other retail outlets, and the logistics of such entities) as proposed by Selig Enterprises on the Armstrong-Dobbs property on the Oconee River. Hear reasons for and against the proposal, and question the panel on their concerns and visions for the future of Athens. Pizza provided.

Softball at Cathedral City Classic

Athletics

Feb. 23: vs. Arizona, 6:30 p.m.; vs. Cal State Fullerton, 9 p.m. Feb. 24: vs. Washington 4 p.m;, vs. UCLA, 8:30 p.m. Feb. 25: vs. Oklahoma, 1 p.m. All times Eastern.

Fort Collins Alumni Chapter Leadership Interest Meeting

Meetings

For Fort Collins area alumni interested in holding a chapter leadership position.

Demosthenian Literary Society Debate

Meetings

A discussion of: "Be It Resolved: Build the Wal-Mart downtown." The meeting and debate are open to all.

Charleston Chapter Bulldogs After Business Hours

Meetings, Other

For Charleston area UGA alumni.

Women’s Basketball vs. Ole Miss

Athletics

$5, free for UGA faculty, staff and students.

Whitewater Kayak Roll Session

Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness, Recreation

Learn paddle strokes, rolling and whitewater maneuvers. Beginner and experienced paddlers welcome.

Performance: UGA Wind Ensemble

Performances

"NeXt Festival of Contemporary Music." Works by three rising stars in contemporary music: Michael Ippolito, Jess Turner and John Leszczynski—with pieces by two icons in contemporary music, Karel Husa and John Harbison.

University Theatre Performance: Hidden Man

Performances

A Southern Gothic coming-of-age story about artist Robert Sherer and his relationship with Reverend Howard Finster, whose Paradise Gardens and Museum are located on three acres in Chattooga County, Georgia. Written by Pamela Turner with Russell Blackmon. In performance Feb. 23-25, 29, March 1-3 at 8 p.m. and March 4 at 2:30 p.m.

Film: The Godfather (1972)

Films

Box office opens 30 minutes prior to show time.

Fashion Show: “Destination: Spring Break”

Performances, Other

Student Merchandising Association’s 18th Annual Fashion Show. Pre-show features sportswear designs by Alta Gracia, a company that supports a living wage for the people who make its clothes. Part of Fashion Week.

International Coffee Hour

Weekly program, featuring coffee and international food, designed to bring people together from all over the world to meet in a casual setting. Coffee Hour is held every Friday during the academic year (excluding breaks).

Women’s Studies Friday Speaker Series

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

"What to do with a Women's Studies Major." Blue Card event. The 19th Annual Women's Studies Student Symposium will follow.

Alumni Leadership Assembly

Conferences, Fairs and Symposiums

A weekend to learn more about UGA, tour new facilities on campus and spend time with students and other chapter leaders. Through Feb. 26.

Women’s Tennis vs. Memphis

Athletics

Political Science Colloquium

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

"Is There a Culture War? Heterogeneous Value Choices and American Public Opinion," William G. Jacoby, Professor of Political Science at Michigan State University.

Romance Languages Colloquium

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

“Gradience in Speech: A Sociophonetic Perspective,” Chad Howe, assistant professor of Spanish.

College of Pharmacy Staff Meeting

Meetings

A monthly meeting of the College of Pharmacy Staff Group.

Preservation South Conference

Conferences, Fairs and Symposiums, Lectures, Readings and Discussions, Receptions and Recognitions

For students interested in historic preservation, cultural landscapes, public history and architectural history. Speakers include Stephen T. Ayers, Capitol architect. Through Feb. 26.

Baseball vs. Winthrop

Athletics

First of 3-game series. Through Feb. 26. $5, $8 reserved seats, free for UGA students.

Film: Double Victory—the Story of the Tuskegee Airmen

Films, Lectures, Readings and Discussions

Documentary film, produced by George Lucas, is a companion to his feature film, "Red Tails," and was aired on The History Channel. John Morrow, history, who appeared in the documentary, will introduce the film and lead a discussion afterward.

Gymnastics at Florida

Athletics

Observatory Open House

Recreation, Tours

The UGA Observatory will be open for the public to look through the telescopes. The crescent moon and the planets Jupiter and Venus will be viewable.

Film: Annie Hall (1977)

Films

Shows at 3, 6 and 9 p.m. Box office opens 30 minutes prior to show time.

Performance: The Chieftains

Performances

Traditional Irish band performs.

Fashion Show: “Where The Wild Things Are”

Performances

By the Fashion Design Student Association. Doors open at 7 p.m. Part of Fashion Week.

Dawgs After Dark: Up All Night!

Recreation

Activities include: Blitz Ball, Pillow Fight Arena, Photo Pillow Cases, sleep masks, massages, giant board games, video games and more.

Day Hike: State Botanical Garden

Health & Wellness, Recreation

Explore five miles of trails that traverse through the woods and spring flowers in the gardens.

Swimming & Diving Host Bulldog Last Chance Meet

Athletics

Feb. 25: 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Feb. 26: 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Equestrian vs. Baylor and Fresno State

Athletics

Baseball vs. Winthrop

Athletics

Second of 3-game series. Through Feb. 26. $5, $8 reserved seats, free for UGA students.

Men’s Basketball vs. Florida

Athletics

$15, $2 UGA students. SEC Network-TV.

Architecture Lecture

Conferences, Fairs and Symposiums, Lectures, Readings and Discussions, Receptions and Recognitions

Speaker: Stephen T. Ayers, Capitol architect. Keynote speech of the Preservation South Conference.

Equestrian vs. Fresno State and Baylor

Athletics

Baseball vs. Winthrop

Athletics

Final game of 3-game series. $5, $8 reserved seats, free for UGA students.

Women’s Tennis vs. Clemson

Athletics

Film: Unforgiven (1992)

Films

3, 6 and 9 p.m. Box office opens 30 minutes prior to show time.

Women’s Basketball vs. LSU

Athletics

$5, free for UGA faculty, staff and students. ESPN2 TV.

Record-A-Thon 2012

Other

To record audio textbooks for print-disabled students, raise funds and celebrate the different ways students with visual and learning disabilities learn. Theme: "Read One for the Team." All UGA head coaches have been invited to read sports-themed books during the event. Local authors will read their own books. Volunteers are needed to read books. Through March 3.

Candidate for Franklin College Dean Public Presentation

Presentation by Joel L. Martin, vice provost for academic personnel and dean of the faculty and Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and one of four candidates for Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Dean. For faculty, staff and students.

Conference: Home Economics: Classroom, Corporate and Cultural Interpretations Revisited

Conferences, Fairs and Symposiums

A multidisciplinary conference exploring the origins of home economics, its cultural context, and changes throughout the 20th century. Scholars from history, women's studies, and family and consumer sciences examine academic programs, career paths, continuity of core concepts, gender and racial issues, and relevance for the future of this enduring field of study and profession. Approaches to historical research are included.

Men’s Tennis vs. Furman

Athletics

Candidate for Franklin College Dean Meets with Students

Graduate and undergraduate students can meet Joel L. Martin, vice provost for academic personnel and dean of the faculty and Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, candidate for Franklin College Dean, for a discussion oriented session.

Terry Career Boot Camp: Evaluating the Job Offer

Classes and Workshops

Learn about communication strategies for the hiring process. Salary negotiation, appropriate questions to ask, factors to consider before accepting or declining an offer, and how to respond after receiving a job offer.

Visiting Artist/Scholar Lecture: Katrin Sigurdardottir

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

***Postponed until late March/early April. The exact date will be announced soon. Katrin Sigurdardottir examines distance and memory and their embodiments in architecture, urbanism, cartography and traditional landscape representations.

Ultra-Lite Backpacking Clinic

Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness, Recreation

Show and tell session on how to reduce the weight in your pack, but still be safe and comfortable. The instructor has personally completed a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail.

Movie Mondays with Multicultural Services and Programs

Films, Lectures, Readings and Discussions

"What's Love Got to Do With It." Discussion led by Anika Fisher, athletics, and Courtney Jones-Stevens, multicultural services and programs.

Film: Madonna of the Mills

Films

The story of Laura, an office manager from Staten Island, who creates a modern "underground railroad" and rescues 2,000 dogs condemned to death in Amish Country puppy mills. Part of the Animal Voices Film Festival sponsored by Speak Out for Species.

Performance: Bella Hristova, Violin

Performances

Violinist Bella Hristova performs.

Charlotte Economic Outlook

Conferences, Fairs and Symposiums

Speaker: Robert T. Sumichrast, Dean, Terry College of Business. Charlotte Economic Outlook Speaker: Mark Vitner, managing director and senior economist, Wells Fargo.

Couture a-la-cart

Other

A mobile, free-standing concept store selling student designs specializing in women’s apparel. Merchandise was created by university students, Global Ties, and TXMI students. Operated out of Family and Consumer Sciences. Grand opening Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. Open every Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Blood Drive

Health & Wellness

Department of Communication Studies Colloquium

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

"The Cultural Evolution of Scientific Identity: Millenarianism, Modernism, and Scientific Exceptionalism," Thomas Lessl, communication studies.

Race, Class, Place and Outcomes Speaker Series

Conferences, Fairs and Symposiums

"Racialized Identities: Conceptualizing Race, Learning & Schooling," Na'ilah Nasir, University of California-Berkley.

Ecosystem Ecology Faculty Candidate Seminar

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

"Interplay Between Soil, Water and Vegetation and their Response to Environmental Changes in Water-Limited systems." Lixin Wang, University of New South Wales, Australia. Reception follows seminar at 5 p.m. in lobby.

Reading and Dialogue by Josefina Baez

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

With writer and director Josefina Baez, founder of Ay Ombe Theater Troupe in New York City.

Workshop: Library 101

Classes and Workshops

Learn about GIL and GALILEO and how to find articles and books available through the UGA Libraries.

ICE Seminar: Art and Social Practice

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

An interdisciplinary panel of faculty from anthropology, psychology, social work, and sociology share their reactions to some "classic" examples of relational art.

New Orleans Chapter Bulldogs After Business Hours

Meetings, Other

For UGA alumni and friends in the New Orleans area. Special guest: UGA Alumni Association Assistant Director of Regional Programs Danielle Alexander.

Baseball vs. Savannah State

Athletics

$5, $8 reserved seats, free for UGA students.

Italian Film Showing

Films

Federico Fellini's "Lo Sceicoo Bianco" (1952). First of four films in the Cinecittà 4 (Italian Film Series).

God Save the Queens and Kings Drag Show

Performances

Student drag show.

Panel Discussion

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

"We Have Issues: Representations of African American Women in Contemporary Media." A look at contemporary images of African Diaspora women in entertainment including music videos, reality television and films. Topics will include skin color, image, materialism and stereotypes. Part of Black History Month.

Midterm for Spring Semester

Official University Events

Workshop: Flower Arranging Unit 3—Design for Dining Table

Classes and Workshops

Third in a series of five units taught by a National Garden Club Master Flower Show Judge. Course will focus on dining table arrangements.

Blood Drive

Health & Wellness

Sponsored by the Air Force ROTC and Army ROTC

Food Insecurity Lecture

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

"Food Insecurity and Health in Older Adults: National Perspectives and Research Approaches," Craig G. Gunderse University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign,

Center for Student Organizations Information Session

Classes and Workshops

For any student leader who is interested in registering, or re-registering, their student organization for the 2011-2012 Academic Year.

Tour at Two: Silver in the Permanent Collection

Exhibitions, Tours

Led by Dale Couch, curator of decorative arts.

Bulldog Book Club Meeting

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

A discussion of Norton Juster's "The Phantom Tollbooth."

Genetics Seminar

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

"Methanol Metabolism in Plants: the More We Know The Less We Understand," Manuel Lerdau, University of Virginia.

Presentation: “Confessions of a Big Girl—Reflections on Fat, Faith and Femininity”

Health & Wellness, Lectures, Readings and Discussions, Performances

Author Naima Johnston Bush speaks on cultural definitions of beauty, faith, eating disorders, sexual assault and discovering the power of your own voice. Based on her new book. Presentation includes live music inspired by the book as well as a dramatic interpretation of the essays contained in the book. Part of Black History Month.

Baseball vs. Western Carolina

Athletics

$5, $8 reserved seats, free for UGA students.

Georgia Colloquium in 18th & 19th Century British Literature

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

"Unheard Melodies: Silent Poetic Reading and Imagined Performance." J. Paul Hunter, an internationally renowned scholar, looks at works by William Shakepeare, Alexander Pope and Anne Finch, and considers what happens to the sounds of poetry in the transition from oral to print culture.

Career Development Internship Information Session

Meetings

For students interested in applying for the Career Development Internship.

Softball vs. Gardner-Webb

Athletics

Metro Atlanta Bulldogs After Business Hours

Meetings, Other

Event for UGA alumni and friends. Networking with members of the Metro Atlanta Chapter.

Discussion: “Bulldawg Drag Race”

Other

A discussion-based program focusing on gender through the lens of drag.

Global Poverty Project at UGA: 1.4 Billion Reasons Tour

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

A multimedia presentation that explains about the 1.4 billion people currently living in extreme poverty.