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UGA Miracle raises $1.2M for Children’s Healthcare
Hundreds of students danced nonstop for 25 hours on Saturday through Sunday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of UGA Miracle’s Dance Marathon, which raised $1,251,410.20 for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Read the StoryGreek councils create two endowed $100k scholarships
The University of Georgia Panhellenic Council and UGA Interfraternity Council each gave $100,000, matched by the UGA Foundation, to establish two endowed, need-based scholarships through the Georgia Commitment Scholarship Program.
Read the StoryStudent Affairs 2025
The Student Affairs 2025 plan provides a vision to enrich student learning and support student development and growth, and create an even more valuable and memorable student experience at UGA.
See the 2025 PlanUHC executive director puts service, patients at the heart of all of his work
Garth Russo no longer treats patients in his position as executive director of the University Health Center, but they’re at the center of everything he does.
Read the StoryUniversity Housing student employee takes a stand for customer service
A desk assistant in Creswell Hall, White, a fourth-year environmental engineering major from Athens, received a second place award in the 2019 University of Georgia Student Employee of the Year competition for going above and beyond.
Read the Story
Upcoming Events
Event CalendarFirst round room sign up contracts due
For those who chose spaces during the first round of room sign up, contracts are due by 11 a.m. Students who do not execute their contract by the deadline will lose the space they chose.
Change Stress Into Success!
FREE workshop on strategies & skills to help you thrive at UGA
Learn to understand anxiety, calm your mind, calm your body, and create a lifestyle for managing stress.
Hosted by CAPS / University Health Center
Residence hall tours
Drop-in tours of student rooms are available in the following halls:
Residence hall tours
Drop-in tours of student rooms are available in the following halls:
Fontaine Mentor Programs: Peer Mentor Information Session
Looking to make an impact on campus?
Become a Peer Mentor!
30 for $30 Fitness Pass Promotion
Get this deal while it’s hot! This 30-visit fitness pass allows you to attend any class on the Unlimited Group Fitness Schedule for just $1 per class! Pass only available from February 17-March 6. Pass expires 45 days from date of purchase. Visit the shop.recsports.uga.edu (multi-visit passes) for more info!
Body Positivity Workshop
Join the UHC Be Well Peer Educators: Be You to discuss positive body image and the media.
Trivia Night
Applications Open for UHC’s Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)
Be a voice for student health on campus with the University Health Center’s Student Health Advisory Committee!
Applications accepted Feb 10 - Feb 28 (Noon)
BeWellUGA Pop-Ups
FREE for all UGA students!
February focus: Mindfulness for Stress Relief
Chair Yoga, Mindfulness, Wellness Coaching Consultations, Essential Oils, Stress & Anxiety Management Tips, and more!
Let’s Talk
Drop-in consultations with UHC CAPS clinicians
FREE and confidential (for UGA students)!
Empowering Your Sexuality
This interactive series focuses on healthy sexuality and sexual pleasure.
Learn about anatomy, safer sex practices, sexual health resources, & more!
Free t-shirts to the first 10 attendees!
Diversity in the Outdoors Clinic 2/26/20
Join the ORC as we start the conversation about the underrepresentation of minorities in outdoor activities! This clinic will teach the essentials of the outdoors, such as the types of trips offered, safety in the outdoors, and how to get the most of what nature has to offer. We will aim to rid the stereotypes of the outdoors brought forth by mainstream media and look towards implementing changes. Register here.
Let’s Talk Bodies: a spoken word event
Join our conversation for an exploration of the impact of body image, eating disorders, and disordered eating on our UGA community members and spread hope that healing is possible and support is available.
*FYOS-approved!
Tea Time Thursdays
Learn about the benefits of herbal tea that are used to support overall well-being, such as calming, relaxing, immune system support, and allergies. Blend and package your own teas to take with you!
FREE for all UGA students!
Recreational Sports, University Health Center
Eating Disorder Q&A with Campus Dietitian
In honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Ramsey Student Center and the University Health Center are partnering for a Q&A session with campus dietitian Staci Belcher about eating disorders. Students will learn about eating disorders, disordered eating, body image, and resources on campus.
Event type: Discussion Host: UGA Recreational Sports and the University Health Center
More information: Staci Belcher, 7065428690, sbelcher@uhs.uga.edu
Language Lab with Samantha Varghese
The American-English Language Labs program (Language Labs) provides current international students at UGA a comfortable and reoccurring space to practice their American-English language skills and ask questions to clarify points of confusion related to the complicated nature and nuance of conversational English.
Union Speaks Guest Speaker
International Coffee Hour: Hosted by the Korean Undergraduate Student Association
Celebrate culture and connections at International Coffee Hour! Enjoy free food & fun! The weekly event occurs each Friday from 11:30am-1:00pm.
Stress Relief Workshop for International Students
A FREE workshop to promote stress reduction for international students at UGA
Residence hall tours
Drop-in tours of student rooms are available in the following halls:
Film - Zombieland: Double Tap
UGA Night at the Hawks
Film: Waves
Unicoi Trail Running 2/28-2/29/20
Come join the ORC at Unicoi State Park, where we trail run from the park to the city of Helen and back for a round trip of 6 miles. All levels are welcome, whether you’re a runner or not. Run fast, run slow, run how ever fast you can go! We will camp overnight at Unicoi State Park. Register here.
Great Smokey Mountains Adventure 2/28-3/1/20
Come join us to explore the Smoky Mountains! If you have never been, this is the perfect opportunity to see the National Park for the first time. We will be driving through much of the park to embark on a hike to Abrams Falls from Cades Cove. Register here.
Film - Zombieland: Double Tap
Film: Waves
Tallulah Gorge Day Hike 3/1/20
Don’t miss the opportunity to explore one of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern U.S. Tallulah Gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. This park affords a variety of experiences hiking around the rim for incredible views and adventurous trek down into the gorge. Register here.
Film - Zombieland: Double Tap
Film: Waves
Change Stress Into Success!
FREE workshop on strategies & skills to help you thrive at UGA
Learn to understand anxiety, calm your mind, calm your body, and create a lifestyle for managing stress.
Hosted by CAPS / University Health Center
Residence hall tours
Drop-in tours of student rooms are available in the following halls:
Small Group Training Free Week
Try small group training FREE! No pre-registration required! More information can be found here: https://recsports.uga.edu/content_page/small-group-training
Midterm Spa & Late Night Breakfast
BeWellUGA Pop-Ups
FREE for all UGA students!
March focus: Essential Oils
Chair Yoga, Mindfulness, Wellness Coaching Consultations, Essential Oils, Stress & Anxiety Management Tips
Let’s Talk
Drop-in consultations with UHC CAPS clinicians
FREE and confidential (for UGA students)!
Plant Based Cooking Clinic 3/4/20
Come join UGA Outdoor Rec at the Plant-Based Outdoor Cooking Clinic! We will learn how to use backcountry cooking equipment and make a few yummy plant-based recipes together. We will also learn about how what we eat affects ourselves and our planet. Register here.
Body Positivity Workshop
Join the UHC Be Well Peer Educators: Be You to discuss positive body image and the media.
International Coffee Hour: Hosted by the Russian Club
Celebrate culture and connections at International Coffee Hour! Enjoy free food & fun! The weekly event occurs each Friday from 11:30am-1:00pm.
Stress Relief Workshop for International Students
A FREE workshop to promote stress reduction for international students at UGA
Residence hall tours
Drop-in tours of student rooms are available in the following halls:
Feel Good Fridays!
FREE for all UGA students!
Make your own rollerball essential oil blend!
This hands-on workshop will discuss the benefits of essential oils as related to wellness.
Spring break begins
Halls remaining open during break: Brown, ECV, Payne, Reed, University Village and Health Sciences Campus townhomes
Spring break
Halls remaining open during break: Brown, ECV, Payne, Reed, University Village and Health Sciences Campus townhomes
Spring Break Apalachiacola Paddling 3/7-3/14/20
Join the ORC in a week-long trip down the Apalachicola! We will canoe through cypress swamps, river floodplains, and salt marshes. Register here.
Spring Break
Spring Break SUP Trip 3/8-3/11/20
Spend part of your spring break at Fort Desoto in Florida with outdoor recreation! We will be camping at the beach steps from the water. We will spend time stand up paddle boarding, swimming at the beach, exploring the fort, and hiking on the trails on the island. Register here.
CPR Training - Save a Life
Heartsaver CPR at UHC
Change Stress Into Success!
FREE workshop on strategies & skills to help you thrive at UGA
Learn to understand anxiety, calm your mind, calm your body, and create a lifestyle for managing stress.
Hosted by CAPS / University Health Center
Fontaine Mentor Programs: Peer Mentor Information Session
Looking to make an impact on campus?
Become a Peer Mentor!
Casino Night
BeWellUGA Pop-Ups
FREE for all UGA students!
March focus: Essential Oils
Chair Yoga, Mindfulness, Wellness Coaching Consultations, Essential Oils, Stress & Anxiety Management Tips
Let’s Talk
Drop-in consultations with UHC CAPS clinicians
FREE and confidential (for UGA students)!
Tea Talks
Come together with UGA students, faculty, and staff to discuss a culturally relevant topic.
$1 Body Composition Testing
$1 (InBody Bioelectric Impedance) Body Composition- drop in, must have a valid $1 Body Comp pass (purchase online or at Ramsey Center Admissions Desk)
$1 Body Composition (InBody Bioelectric Impedance) Testing Dates:
$1 Body Composition Testing will be held from 5-7PM in the Personal Training Office in S&C 2 (Ramsey 245). Prior to testing, please review the tip sheet on how to prepare for your test.
- Thursday, January 16
- Thursday, February 20
- Thursday, March 19
- Thursday, April 16
Drive-In Movie: Back to the Future
Stress Relief Workshop for International Students
A FREE workshop to promote stress reduction for international students at UGA
Residence hall tours
Drop-in tours of student rooms are available in the following halls:
Feel Good Fridays!
FREE for all UGA students!
Make your own rollerball essential oil blend!
This hands-on workshop will discuss the benefits of essential oils as related to wellness.
Withdrawal Deadline
Foster Falls: Gym to Craig Climbing Trip 3/20-3/22/20
There are many students at UGA that enjoy climbing at the indoor rock wall at Ramsey but do not know how to take the next step to climb outside. This gym to crag trip to Foster Falls will reiterate basic climbing commands, skills, technique and knots as well as introduce more factors that come with outdoor climbing such as reading routes. Register here.
Film: School Daze
Film: Parasite
Jams for Justice
An Afternoon of Healing for Survivors of Interpersonal Violence
Live Music + Spoken Word + Poetry + Free Food
Filipino Culture Night
Filipino Student Association hosts their annual Cultural Night!
Yonah Sun Salutations
Join the UGA Outdoor Rec Center for a weekend at Georgia’s Yonah mountain! Register here.
Intro to Vertical Caving
Join the Outdoor Rec Center and learn to cave! Register here.
Change Stress Into Success!
FREE workshop on strategies & skills to help you thrive at UGA
Learn to understand anxiety, calm your mind, calm your body, and create a lifestyle for managing stress.
Hosted by CAPS / University Health Center
Residence hall tours
Drop-in tours of student rooms are available in the following halls:
Sketching for Stress Relief
FREE for all UGA students, faculty & staff!
Sketchpad and pencils provided!
STI Education Workshop
Learn about sexually transmitted infections and safer sex practices!
FYOS Approved.
Dance Showcase
BeWellUGA Pop-Ups
FREE for all UGA students!
March focus: Essential Oils
Chair Yoga, Mindfulness, Wellness Coaching Consultations, Essential Oils, Stress & Anxiety Management Tips
Let’s Talk
Drop-in consultations with UHC CAPS clinicians
FREE and confidential (for UGA students)!
Body Positivity Workshop
Join the UHC Be Well Peer Educators: Be You to discuss positive body image and the media.
Tea Time Thursdays
Learn about the benefits of herbal tea that are used to support overall well-being, such as calming, relaxing, immune system support, and allergies. Blend and package your own teas to take with you!
FREE for all UGA students!
International Student Life, Multicultural Services and Programs
International Coffee Hour: Hosted by Multicultural Services & Programs
Celebrate culture and connections at International Coffee Hour! Enjoy free food & fun! The weekly event occurs each Friday from 11:30am-1:00pm.
Residence hall tours
Drop-in tours of student rooms are available in the following halls:
Top Dawg Leaderboard
Our favorite fitness competition is back! Test your strength, endurance, speed, and power in the Functional Training Room. Events include: 1RM Bench, Bench for Reps, Plank, Dips, Pull Ups, Vertical Jump, Broad Jump, 40 Yard Dash. Points will be accumulated based on finish place in each event. Prizes will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each division. No pre-registration required.
Caribbean Night
Caribbean Student Association hosts their annual Cultural Night!
DADlympics
Film: Charlie’s Angels
Yellow Mountain Fire Tower Backpacking
Join the Outdoor Rec Center on a hike up one of the Cowee Mountains! Register here.
Film: The Farewell
Horsing Around North Georgia
Join the Outdoor Rec Center for a trail ride through North Georgia! Register here.
Caribbean Night
Caribbean Student Association hosts their annual Cultural Night!
Korean Night
Korean Undergraduate Student Association hosts their annual Cultural Night event!
Challenge Course Facilitator Training
Join the Outdoor Rec Center and learn to facilitate the Challenge Couse for groups! Register here.
Fort Yargo Paddling
Come enjoy beautiful Fort Yargo with the Outdoor Rec Center! Register here.
National Crayon Day
Change Stress Into Success!
FREE workshop on strategies & skills to help you thrive at UGA
Learn to understand anxiety, calm your mind, calm your body, and create a lifestyle for managing stress.
Hosted by CAPS / University Health Center
Sketching for Stress Relief
FREE for all UGA students, faculty & staff!
Sketchpad and pencils provided!
BeWellUGA Pop-Ups
FREE for all UGA students!
April focus: Yoga Class
Chair Yoga, Mindfulness, Wellness Coaching Consultations, Essential Oils, Stress & Anxiety Management Tips
Let’s Talk
Drop-in consultations with UHC CAPS clinicians
FREE and confidential (for UGA students)!
Fly Fishing Clinic
Join the Outdoor Rec Center to learn about fly fishing! Register here.
SCUBA: NITROX Add On to Advanced SCUBA Class
Join the Rec Center for scuba diving with Nitrox! Register here.
International Coffee Hour: Hosted by the Indian Student Association
Celebrate culture and connections at International Coffee Hour! Enjoy free food & fun! The weekly event occurs each Friday from 11:30am-1:00pm.
Residence hall tours
Drop-in tours of student rooms are available in the following halls:
Feel Good Fridays!
FREE for all UGA students!
Make your own rollerball essential oil blend!
This hands-on workshop will discuss the benefits of essential oils as related to wellness.
Mehndi Night
Pakistani Student Association hosts their Mehndi Night celebration!
Dawgs After Dark: Spring Fling
Film: The Lighthouse
Film: Queen & Slim
Cloudland Canyon Camp and Hike
Join the Outdoor Rec Center in Cloudland Canyon! Register here.
Women in the Wilderness
Join the Outdoor Rec Center for a trip by and for women! Register here.
Change Stress Into Success!
FREE workshop on strategies & skills to help you thrive at UGA
Learn to understand anxiety, calm your mind, calm your body, and create a lifestyle for managing stress.
Hosted by CAPS / University Health Center
Residence hall tours
Drop-in tours of student rooms are available in the following halls:
Body Positivity Workshop
Join the UHC Be Well Peer Educators: Be You to discuss positive body image and the media.
Sketching for Stress Relief
FREE for all UGA students, faculty & staff!
Sketchpad and pencils provided!
Office of the Dean of Students, Tate Student Center
19th Annual SOAR Awards
The SOAR awards recognize student organizations, student leaders, and advisors for their commitment to excellence and significant contributions to the campus and community.
BeWellUGA Pop-Ups
FREE for all UGA students!
April focus: Yoga Class
Chair Yoga, Mindfulness, Wellness Coaching Consultations, Essential Oils, Stress & Anxiety Management Tips
Let’s Talk
Drop-in consultations with UHC CAPS clinicians
FREE and confidential (for UGA students)!
Fontaine Mentor Programs: Peer Mentor Information Session
Looking to make an impact on campus?
Become a Peer Mentor!
CPR Training - Save a Life
Heartsaver CPR at UHC
Tea Time Thursdays
Learn about the benefits of herbal tea that are used to support overall well-being, such as calming, relaxing, immune system support, and allergies. Blend and package your own teas to take with you!
FREE for all UGA students!
Trivia Night
International Coffee Hour: Hosted by the Chinese Student & Scholar Association
Celebrate culture and connections at International Coffee Hour! Enjoy free food & fun! The weekly event occurs each Friday from 11:30am-1:00pm.
Residence hall tours
Drop-in tours of student rooms are available in the following halls:
Film - Terminator: Dark Fate
Film - Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Intro to Whitewater Kayaking
Join the Outdoor Rec Center for a day of paddling on the Chattahoochee! Register here.
International Street Festival
Join in the 2020 Street Fest and celebrate the cultures represented at UGA! FREE event open to the UGA and Athens community.
Change Stress Into Success!
FREE workshop on strategies & skills to help you thrive at UGA
Learn to understand anxiety, calm your mind, calm your body, and create a lifestyle for managing stress.
Hosted by CAPS / University Health Center
Movie on Myers: Scooby-Doo
Sketching for Stress Relief
FREE for all UGA students, faculty & staff!
Sketchpad and pencils provided!
Union Speaks Guest Speaker
BeWellUGA Pop-Ups
FREE for all UGA students!
April focus: Yoga Class
Chair Yoga, Mindfulness, Wellness Coaching Consultations, Essential Oils, Stress & Anxiety Management Tips
Let’s Talk
Drop-in consultations with UHC CAPS clinicians
FREE and confidential (for UGA students)!
Recreational Sports, University Housing
DanceFest
We’re sampling all our dance fitness classes in a 1-hour class! Try Zumba, Hip Hop, Cardio Dance, and ReggaeJam for a super fun, heart-pumping workout! This is a free class. No pre-registration required. Meet on Myers Quad.
$1 Body Composition Testing
$1 (InBody Bioelectric Impedance) Body Composition- drop in, must have a valid $1 Body Comp pass (purchase online or at Ramsey Center Admissions Desk)
$1 Body Composition (InBody Bioelectric Impedance) Testing Dates:
$1 Body Composition Testing will be held from 5-7PM in the Personal Training Office in S&C 2 (Ramsey 245). Prior to testing, please review the tip sheet on how to prepare for your test.
- Thursday, January 16
- Thursday, February 20
- Thursday, March 19
- Thursday, April 16
Arabian Nights
Arab Cultural Association hosts their annual Cultural Night event!
International Coffee Hour: Hosted by the Pakistani Student Association
Celebrate culture and connections at International Coffee Hour! Enjoy free food & fun! The weekly event occurs each Friday from 11:30am-1:00pm.
Residence hall tours
Drop-in tours of student rooms are available in the following halls:
Feel Good Fridays!
FREE for all UGA students!
Make your own rollerball essential oil blend!
This hands-on workshop will discuss the benefits of essential oils as related to wellness.
Film: Frozen II
Film: Abominable
India Nite
Indian Student Association hosts their annual Cultural Night celebration!
Yonah Mountain Rappelling
Come learn how to rappel with the Outdoor Rec Center. Register here.
Intro to SUP Yoga
Join the Outdoor Rec Center for yoga on stand up paddleboards! Register here.
Change Stress Into Success!
FREE workshop on strategies & skills to help you thrive at UGA
Learn to understand anxiety, calm your mind, calm your body, and create a lifestyle for managing stress.
Hosted by CAPS / University Health Center
Sketching for Stress Relief
FREE for all UGA students, faculty & staff!
Sketchpad and pencils provided!
BeWellUGA Pop-Ups
FREE for all UGA students!
April focus: Yoga Class
Chair Yoga, Mindfulness, Wellness Coaching Consultations, Essential Oils, Stress & Anxiety Management Tips
Let’s Talk
Drop-in consultations with UHC CAPS clinicians
FREE and confidential (for UGA students)!
STI Education Workshop
Learn about sexually transmitted infections and safer sex practices!
FYOS Approved.
Union Speaks: Earth Day of Action
Residence hall tours
Drop-in tours of student rooms are available in the following halls:
Tea Time Thursdays
Learn about the benefits of herbal tea that are used to support overall well-being, such as calming, relaxing, immune system support, and allergies. Blend and package your own teas to take with you!
FREE for all UGA students!
Cycle Under the Stars
We’re bringing indoor cycling outdoors! Join us for a free indoor cycling class under the stars! Class limited to 25 participants. RESERVE YOUR BIKE HERE
International Coffee Hour: Hosted by the Arab Cultural Association
Celebrate culture and connections at International Coffee Hour! Enjoy free food & fun! The weekly event occurs each Friday from 11:30am-1:00pm.
Residence hall tours
Drop-in tours of student rooms are available in the following halls:
Film - Jumanji: The Next Level
Film: Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Roan Highlands on the AT
Join the Outdoor Rec Center to hike on the Appalachian Trail. Register here.
Fly Fishing Skill Session and Day Trip
Come and learn to Fly Fish with the Outdoor Rec Center! Register here.
Feel Good Fridays!
FREE for all UGA students!
Make your own rollerball essential oil blend!
This hands-on workshop will discuss the benefits of essential oils as related to wellness.
Sketching for Stress Relief
FREE for all UGA students, faculty & staff!
Sketchpad and pencils provided!
Last Day of Class!
BeWellUGA Pop-Ups
FREE for all UGA students!
April focus: Yoga Class
Chair Yoga, Mindfulness, Wellness Coaching Consultations, Essential Oils, Stress & Anxiety Management Tips
Office of the Dean of Students, Student Veterans Resource Center
SVRC Honor Cord and Awards Ceremony
UGA President Jere W. Morehead will present ceremonial honor cords to graduating student veterans at the 2:00 p.m. ceremony. A reception will precede the ceremony at 1:30 p.m.
Take a Break by the Lake
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon by Lake Herrick with Fitness & Wellness and Outdoor Recreation. Stand up Paddle board, canoe, take a yoga class, color, and make trail mix while you take a break from studying for finals. See our event on the involvement network. No pre-registration required.
Reading Day
Final Exams
Finals Free Week
Find your fit! Burn off the stress of finals by attending a group fitness class! Attend any of our Group Fitness classes for FREE! Visit https://recsports.uga.edu/content_page/group-fitness for more information.
Commencement
Halls close for academic year
Halls close at noon.
Halls close at noon May 15 for University Village/Health Sciences Campus commencement participants.
Halls remaining open after May 11: Payne, Reed, McWhorter, Rooker, Vandiver, University Village and Health Sciences Campus townhomes
Halls close for academic year
Halls close at noon.
Halls close at noon May 15 for University Village/Health Sciences Campus commencement participants.
Halls remaining open after May 11: Payne, Reed, McWhorter, Rooker, Vandiver, University Village and Health Sciences Campus townhomes
Wreck Dive The Florida Keys
Come Scuba Dive with the Outdoor Rec Center! Register here.
CPR Training - Save a Life
Heartsaver CPR at UHC
University Village Early Check-In
CPR Training - Save a Life
Heartsaver CPR at UHC
University Village Early Check-In
CPR Training - Save a Life
Heartsaver CPR at UHC