The University of Georgia remains closed today, September 27, due to the effects of Hurricane Helene. While the storm has moved north of Athens, windy conditions are expected to continue today and tomorrow with the potential for additional trees and limbs to fall.
On Sept. 21, more than 500 University of Georgia students participated in Dawg Day of Service, UGA’s largest annual day of student-led community service. Celebrating its 11th year, the event set records for the number of participating students and service sites, highlighting students’ growing commitment to community involvement.
Now rounding the corner on his fourth year, his collegiate experience could be summed up in the word “community.” This is evident through his involvement in various organizations; involvement including serving as President of the Zeta Nu Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc, Georgia DAZE member, ambassador for the Georgia African American Experience, and mentor with Achieve Atlanta.
This fall, University Housing is opening a new chapter in student life with the official start of the Residential Belonging Assistants (RBA) program, an initiative designed to help first year students find their place on campus.
The University of Georgia will celebrate Latinx Heritage Month 2024 with a wide variety of programs and activities across campus. The month-long, nationally recognized celebration is observed from Sept. 15-Oct. 15 and celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
Listen to Caylin, a UGA student, and Nicole, Director of Student Transitions, share their experiences with Welcome UGA and how this campus-wide celebration helps students make new friends and find community at the beginning of each semester.
Welcome UGA continues its campus-wide celebration into the new year for incoming and returning students. Various departments and organizations hosted not just events, but opportunities to connect with students as they begin a new semester – fostering a sense of belonging for them on campus.
Jeremiah Johnson has been named director of the Tate Student Center at the University of Georgia. Johnson previously served as director of the Hill Student Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
To vaccinate as many students, faculty, and staff against the flu as possible, UGA will offer flu shots with no out-of-pocket costs. #flUGA is a series of pop-up flu vaccine clinics held around campus during the fall, presented in partnership between the College of Pharmacy, the University Health Center (UHC), and UGA Well-being Resources.
The Arch Society spoke to Ailey because she has a heart for serving others. Her three majors (international affairs, political science, and religion) are all tied to her drive to better understand people or the goal of becoming an international human rights attorney.