International Seminar on Peace-building and Reintegration of the Korean Peninsula

Conferences, Fairs and Symposiums, Meetings, Other

The UGA Center for the Study of Global Issues will host an international Track-II private diplomacy seminar Oct. 17-20. The meeting will include policymakers and academics from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Republic of Korea and the United States.

Ally Outreach Fair

Conferences, Fairs and Symposiums

To provide advocacy, visibility and support for allies of the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer) community on the UGA campus. There will be kissing and photo booths, trivia activities and face painting. There will also be resources provided by advocacy, cultural, health and religious organizations as well as entertainment—drag performers, local band and slam poetry.

Blood Drive

Health & Wellness

Orientation Leader Applications

Upcoming Deadlines

Applications for Summer 2012 Orientation Leaders will be available online beginning Oct. 17.

College of Pharmacy Advisory Board Meetings

Meetings

For board members and college department/unit heads.

Free Tree Identification Class

Classes and Workshops, Recreation, Tours

Walk through Oconee Forest Park and learn to identify trees and other plants, acronyms and mnemonics for remembering tree characteristics. Sessions will be held every Monday weather permitting.

Lambda Alliance Meeting: Genderqueer Issues Discussion

Meetings

A discussion on the myth of the gender binary offering education about and support for individuals who transcend that binary.

Discussion Group: My Sister’s Keeper

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

Co-facilitated by Drs. Joy Harden and Deenie Tarver. The purpose of the group is to address issues unique to women of color at a predominantly white institution.

Program: Stories from Immigrants in Athens

Other

The Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition is coming to campus to raise awareness about Georgia’s recent legislation (House Bill 87), as well as the federal Secure Communities program.

Hugh Hodgson Faculty Recital Series

Performances

Maggie Snyder, viola

Comedy Performance

Performances

Comedian Ralphie May, of “Last Comic Standing", performs. He is known for his blunt style and his jokes about race, politics, obesity and other sensitive topics.

Medicinal Plant Symposium

Conferences, Fairs and Symposiums

Speakers include five medicinal plant experts. Also an introduction to medical botany spanning the southeastern United States and other parts of the world, emphasizing traditional and contemporary uses of medicinal plants.

Medicinal Plant Sale

Includes familiar herbs and perennials. Garden staff on hand to help with selection.

UGA Class Ring Days

Other

The UGA Alumni Association will be taking orders for the Official Class Ring.

CPT/OPT Workshop

Classes and Workshops

Curricular Practical Training an internship based experience approved by the ISSIS office. It allows international F1 students internship approval. Optional Practical Training is work authorization for international F1 students that is approved by USCIS and allows students to work, in a career directly related to their program of study, after program completion.

Blood Drive

Health & Wellness

Women of UGA Lunch Group with Barbara Hartman Howell ‘73

Other

Lunch with women connected to the UGA community. Each attendee is responsible for their own meal ticket.

Graduate School Fair

Conferences, Fairs and Symposiums

Graduate schools from across the country will be recruiting students for a wide range of programs: business, law, health, arts and sciences, international and public policy, psychology, social work, theology and religion.

Bulldog Book Club

Lectures, Readings and Discussions, Meetings

A discussion of Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games.

Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition

Conferences, Fairs and Symposiums

Known as North America's premier farm show, with more than 1,200 exhibitors showcasing the latest in agricultural technology. UGA is a major participant

London Calling: Graduate Study in the UK

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

Chris Payne of King's College London will give a presentation offering information and advice for students interested in applying for graduate study at the master’s and Ph.D. levels in the UK. Topics include how to find a program, research scholarships and write a strong application.

Ecology Seminar

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

"Spatial Ecology of Reptiles in Fragmenting Landscapes: Research, Management and Public Education," Kimberly Andrews, Savannah River Ecology Laboratory. Reception precedes seminar at 3:30 p.m. in lobby.

GPS2: Navigating College Life—Rescheduled from Sept. 25

Conferences, Fairs and Symposiums

Insight on how to make a smooth transition to the university. Concurrent topics including effective conflict resolution, securing financial aid, overcoming adversity, safety and social media, career planning, and personal health. Co-sponsored by Multicultural Services and Programs and the Residence Hall Association.

Global Leadership Institute Seminar 2: Cross-Cultural Communication

For UGA students interested in Global Leadership and cultural awareness. Part of a series of four seminars that occur throughout October and November. By attending any 3 of the 4, students will obtain a certificate in Global Leadership.

Workshop: Maximizing Google

Classes and Workshops

An introduction to Google's Book Search and Scholar tools as well as covering some advanced searching techniques in the general search interface. Learn how to use these powerful (and free) tools to quickly and efficiently get needed information. Blue Card event.

Workshop: Libraries 101

Classes and Workshops

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

Archaeology Lecture

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

"Spying on the Ancients: Remote Sensing and GIS in Archaeology," Joshua Trampier, University of Chicago.

Workshop: Introduction to Substances of Abuse-2011

Conferences, Fairs and Symposiums

The most current information about common substances of abuse, patterns of use, methods of drug testing,pharmacologic/toxicologic actions and methods of treating overdoses, addiction and habituation. For pharmacists, healthcare workers, educators, judicial professionals,social workers, and law enforcement.

Workshop: Growing Georgia’s Native Plants From Seed

Classes and Workshops, Recreation

A seed-collecting walk in the International and Shade Gardens followed by a session on seed cleaning and storage.

Blood Drive

Health & Wellness

Dawgtoberfest 2011: Rx for Good Health

Health & Wellness

Health screenings including body fat analysis, diabetes assessments, and blood pressure checks. Student/faculty booths from student health groups across campus will be present with information on hypertension, asthma, breast cancer, diabetes, fad diets, immunizations, sexually transmitted diseases, women’s health topics, pediatric health topics, and heartburn. Flu shots available for $20.

UGA Initiative for Climate and Society Brown Bag Lunch

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

"Climate Change Across the East Coast, USA," Jaqueline Mohan, Odum School of Ecology.

Tour at Two: French Impressionism in the Permanent Collection

Exhibitions, Tours

Lynn Boland, Pierre Daura Curator of European Art, leads a tour of French Impressionist works in the museum’s permanent collection.

Faculty Admissions Committee Meeting

Meetings

For new, returning and past members.

Workshop: Interviewing Tips for International Students

Classes and Workshops

Learn what employers are looking for and how to make a great first impression.

Workshop: Choosing a Major

Classes and Workshops

Find the right major and to learn what career choices are available for various academic areas.

Seminar: Gap Year Programs

Classes and Workshops

Learn about transitional gap year programs including Peace Corp; AmeriCorps; Where There Be Dragons; ICA Journeys; City-Year and Teach for America.

Genetics Exit Seminar

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

"Characterizing the Role of Arabidopsis Subclass III Actin Depolymerizing Factor (ADF) Proteins in the Expression of MADS-box Transcription Factors," Lori King, Meagher lab.

Public Meeting

Meetings

The UGA Office of University Architects for Facilities Planning and the Athens-Clarke County Department of Transportation and Public Works are holding campus and community meetings to solicit comments and suggestions from interested students, faculty, staff and ACC residents about current county and university planning efforts to update the ACC Bike Master Plan and the UGA Bike Master Plan.

Libraries Workshop: Refworks 1

Classes and Workshops

Learn how to manage a works cited page with software that helps to store references, insert them in a paper, and generate a bibliography in the correct style. All online and all free for the UGA community. Blue Card event.

Documentary Filmmaking Workshop

Classes and Workshops

Learn how to develop a documentary from award winning filmmaker, Jennifer Smith. The producer and director has worked on several projects, from developing documentaries for U2 to working on the feature Rush Hour. All experience and interests levels welcome.

Presentation, Q&A and Book Signing with Wayne Pacelle

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

With Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO, The Humane Society of the United States and author of "The Bond: Our Kinship With Animals, Our Call to Defend Them."

Faculty Recital: David Zerkel, Tuba

Performances

David Zerkel, professor of tuba and euphonium presents an eclectic program of works for the tuba.

The Fundamentals of Paraphrasing and Summarizing and The Word Mapping Strategy

Classes and Workshops

Learn to identify and paraphrase main ideas and details. The Word Mapping Strategy involves breaking words into their morphemic parts (prefix, suffix, root); attaching meaning to each word part; making a prediction about the meaning of the unknown word based upon the meaning of each part; and checking the dictionary for the definition.

Fright Fest 2011: Halloween Film Festival

Films

Classic horror and suspense flicks. Titles are still being finalized. Showtimes: 8 p.m. on Thursday; 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Box office opens 30 minutes prior to showtime.

Torrance Test of Creative Thinking Scoring Workshop

Classes and Workshops

A training workshop on the administration, scoring and interpretation of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking, Figural and Verbal offered by staff of the Torrance Center for Creativity and Talent Development, based in UGA’s College of Education. Participants will receive a certificate of scoring reliability from the Torrance Center.

Lecture

Classes and Workshops, Lectures, Readings and Discussions

"Dude, That Girl Looks Like a Ketchup Bottle: Body Matters in Teacher Education," Stephanie Jones, elementary and social studies education, presents data from a three-year study. The inquiry points to three significant ways bodies matter in teacher education, that students' perceptions of their own and others' body shapes and sizes serve as an entry point to understanding privilege, power and marginalization.

Executive Committee Meeting

Meetings

Second meeting of University Council's Executive Committee.

Ecology Seminar: Conserving Southern Longleaf

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

"Conserving Southern Longleaf: Herbert Stoddard and the Rise of Ecological Land Management," Bert Way, Kennesaw State University

Fall Semester withdrawal deadline

Upcoming Deadlines

William Eiland Lecture

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

"The Sacred and the Profane in Nashville's Mother Church, the Ryman Auditorium." William U. Eiland, director of the Georgia Museum of Art.

Tallahassee October Bulldogs After Business Hours

Other

An event for UGA alumni and friends to network and socialize. Guests are responsible for the costs of their own food and beverages. $2 suggested donation for the Dawgs Feeding Dogs fundraiser to benefit the Tallahassee Animal Shelter.

Textiles lecture

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

"The Texture of Ideas: Dynamic Symmetry in the Handwoven Textiles of Mary Crovatt Hambidge," Susan Neill, Vice President of Collections and Exhibitions at the Atlanta History Center.

Marketing Your Study Abroad Experience

Classes and Workshops, Lectures, Readings and Discussions, Other

Learn how to promote your international experience to be competitive in the job market with the help of The Career Center and an International Studies Abroad Representative. Students please bring a copy of your resume.

Workshop: Marketing a Study Abroad Experience

Classes and Workshops

Learn how to use a study abroad experience on a resume.

Discussion Panel: Careers in the Health Profession

Classes and Workshops

Panelists from the health profession will be utilized to convey information about a variety of areas and topics. The panel will be actively moderated, with time given to questions and interaction between students and professionals.

Tampa October Bulldogs After Business Hours

Other

The Tampa Bay UGA Alumni Chapter hold a Bulldog After Business Hours event for networking.

Primitive Survival Skills Clinic

Classes and Workshops, Recreation

Learn basic survival skills including primitive fire-building and natural fiber rope making. 12-person clinic limit.

Workshop: History of Information

Classes and Workshops

A discussion of the major innovations in the information infrastructure throughout history and the implications these structures have on modern (and future) societies.

GMOA Student Night

Classes and Workshops, Exhibitions, Recreation, Other

The GMOA Student Association hosts an evening of activities in celebration of the exhibition “American Letterpress: The Art of Hatch Show Print.”

Soccer at Auburn

Athletics

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Ginnie Springs Dive Trip

Recreation

For certified divers. 8 person limit to trip. Mandatory pre-trip meeting Oct. 12: 7-8 p.m., 226 Ramsey Student Center.

Workshop: Data for Improved Learning and Instruction

Classes and Workshops

Professional development on how to understand, interpret and apply student data to improve learning and instruction. Instructor: Sally Zepeda, Professor, Lifelong Education, Administration and Policy, UGA.

2011 SCMEA-GAME Conference: Celebrating Our Shared Shoreline

Conferences, Fairs and Symposiums

The 2011 joint South Carolina Marine Educators Association and Georgia Association of Marine Education Conference will feature a sustainable seafood dinner, plenary panel, concurrent sessions, field trips, and live and silent auctions. Educational events designed to celebrate our shared shoreline.

Men’s Tennis - ITA Southeastern Regional

Athletics

Women’s Tennis - ITA Southeast Regional Championships

Athletics

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).

Fright Fest 2011: Halloween Film Festival

Films

Classic horror and suspense flicks. Titles are still being finalized. 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Box office opens 30 minutes prior to showtime.

Lunch With Leaders

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

Students can have lunch with a LGBTQ-identified campus or community leader who will share their story of self-discovery and career trajectory. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Vegetarian options available.

Georgia Colloquium in 18th and 19th Century British Literature

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

"Building Bridges: Discovering the Ways between Visual and Verbal Worlds," Laura Otis, Emory University, literary critic, novelist and MacArthur Grant recipient.

Using Social Media, Audio and Video to Create a Buzz About Your Business

Classes and Workshops

Learn how to make the 5-5-3 rule work to bring in clients, including real-life examples of how to use audio and video on social networks to get your message out. Learn tools to use social networks, audio and video to entertain and attract more business.

Philosophy Lecture

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

"Gettier Cases and Anti-luck Epistemology," Stephen Cade Hetherington, University of New South Wales. Reception will follow. CHA Colloquium Series.

Romance Languages Colloquia

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

“Denatured Humans and Other Issues in French Ecocriticism” Jonathan Krell, Romance Languages, and Rachel Paparone, French teaching assistant.

Family Campfire and Storytelling

Classes and Workshops

A primitive fire-making demonstration and storytelling.

Women’s Golf - PAC-12/SEC Challenge

Athletics

Volleyball vs. Kentucky

Athletics

Observatory Open House (October 2011)

Classes and Workshops, Recreation, Other

Public Night at the UGA Observatory. If the skies are clear, the planet Jupiter, the large galaxy Andromeda, and a myriad of stars and constellations will be viewable. Coincidentally, the Orionid meteor shower will peak on the night of the 21st.

Kayak Touring Lake Tugaloo

Recreation

Primitive camping and sea kayaking. Kayaking equipment provided. Participants should bring food and camping gear. Mandatory pre-trip meeting: Oct. 13, 6 p.m. Ramsey Student Center Rec Pool. 8 person limit.

Petty John’s Cave Trip

Recreation

Experienced cavers can explore Georgia's third largest cave. Climb over massive boulders, crawl through narrow passages, trek through an underground stream, and descend through some of the six miles of the cave's exciting corridors. After lunch in the cave,the group will traverse the lower depths of the cave and get to see large subterranean waterfall.

Equestrian vs. Kansas State and TCU

Through Oct. 23.

Georgia Association of Law & Politics Symposium

Conferences, Fairs and Symposiums

This daylong conference will focus on current issues in Georgia politics, with panel discussions on immigration, judicial budgetary issues, congressional redistricting and the recently passed Georgia Evidence Code, and will feature several members of the Georgia state legislature and its judiciary. To register for breakfast and/or lunch, please send an e-mail to profdev@uga.edu by Oct. 14.

Fright Fest 2011: Halloween Film Festival

Films

Classic horror and suspense flicks. Titles are still being finalized. 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Box office opens 30 minutes prior to showtime.

Swimming & Diving vs. North Carolina

Athletics

Men’s Golf - Old Dominion/Outerbanks Collegiate Tournament

Athletics

Performance: Preservation Hall Jazz Band/Del McCoury Band

Performances

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the Del McCoury Band perform together.

Equestrian vs. TCU and Kansas State

Exhibition: “From the Land”

Exhibitions

Works by pastel artist Lorraine Plaxico.

Fright Fest 2011: Halloween Film Festival

Films

Classic horror and suspense flicks. Titles are still being finalized. 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Box office opens 30 minutes prior to showtime.

Volleyball vs. Tennessee

Athletics

Spike’s Tykes Fall Volleyball Clinic Series

Athletics

Children in fourth through eighth grade can practice and learn techniques used by the Georgia volleyball team. Spike's Tykes will be held following this Sunday's match against Tennessee on Oct. 23 and LSU on Nov. 6. Each Sunday match is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. ET.

Soccer vs. Alabama

Athletics

Performance: A Heifetz Celebration

Performances

Arnold Steinhardt and Seymour Lipkin begin UGA’s two-day exploration of the life and music of Jascha Heifetz with a musical tribute to the legendary violinist.