*UGA Alumni Association Founders' Day Lecture On January 27th, the UGA Alumni Association and the Emeriti Scholars sponsored the fourth annual Founders' Day Lecture in celebration of the university’s 221st anniversary. Emeriti Professor Bernard Dauenhauer from the School of Philosophy gave the lecture.  The University Channel 15 will broadcast the lecture on February 13 – 17 at 7 p.m. and on February 18 – 19 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. * Award-Winning Alumni Advice Book The UGA Alumni Association’s, "If I Only Knew Then - Advice from UGA Alumni to the Class of 2005" is the recent recipient of the Grand Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). The deadline for advice submissions for the 2006 book, to be given to graduating seniors who are Association members has been extended to February 15. Submit your advice now. Three Time Winner of the Taste of Home Laura Hale Bennewitz ’73, Grady College graduate and mother of four, including Katie Bennewitz ’01 and current UGA 3rd year student Tom Bennewitz, is the three time winner of the Taste of Home event sponsored by UGA Food Services. On January 12, Laura welcomed the Alumni Association into her kitchen to learn more about her and her award-winning recipes. For full article and Laura’s recipes click here. *Bulldog Sweethearts Thank you to the alums who sent in their Bulldog Sweethearts stories! In honor of Valentine's Day, the UGA Alumni Association created a special page devoted to these love stories between UGA Alums. If you and your spouse are UGA alumni, and want to share your love story, it’s not too late to send pictures and information to Amber Mangle. Be sure to post it on Class Notes as well. *UGA Night at Six Flags Join the UGA Alumni Association and UGA Student Activities for the third annual UGA Night at Six Flags, Friday, April 21 from 6 p.m. to midnight. Open only to UGA Students, Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Friends, tickets go on sale March 20 at the Tate Student Center Cashier's Window. Get your early bird tickets now. *Sugar Bowl Spirit Table Thank you to the hundreds of friends and alumni who came by the UGA Alumni Association’s Sugar Bowl Spirit Table on January 2 and registered to win a personalized football helmet. Congratulations to the winner Michael Easley ’94. He and his wife are joint members of the Alumni Association. Monica Pang, First-Runner up for Miss America The UGA Alumni Association congratulates former Miss UGA Monica Pang ’03 on being named first runner-up for the Miss America title on Saturday, January 21. Alumni Author Spotlight Martha Zoller ’79, host of both The Martha Zoller Show, a daily political talk show on WDUN-AM 550 in the northern Atlanta suburbs, and an afternoon internet radio show on rightalk.com has released her first book, “Indivisible, Uniting Values for a Divided America.” For more information on the book and to purchase a copy click here. UGA Capital Campaign Find out more information on how you can be a part and contribute to the Capital Campaign.

The UGA Alumni Association invites you to start your day with fellow Alumni Association Members at an upcoming Bulldog Breakfast Club at the Wray-Nicholson House. Tuesday, February 28, 2006, 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Guest Host: Dr. Gene Earl Michaels, '58, '61, '67, Appointed Director Emeritus, Office of Special Academic Programs and Professor Emeritus of Microbiology. Tuesday, March 14, 2006, 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Guest Host: Patty Freeman-Lynde ‘93, Director of the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Athens. Cost is $10.00 Alumni Association Members, $5.00 Student Members. Seating will be limited to 10 alumni per session and guests are encouraged to bring business cards. Please RSVP to Wanda Darden or 706-542-8199. The UGA Alumni Association's Athens Bulldog Breakfast Club offers Association Members and Student Members a comfortable, relaxed forum in which to exchange ideas, discuss topics of interest and network with distinguished UGA leaders, Association Members and friends. Join us in fostering an environment of Bulldogs helping Bulldogs. *Chocolate Tasting Experience The UGA Alumni Association and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences invite you to indulge in a chocolate tasting experience with UGA professor of Food Science and Technology Dr. Rob Shewfelt on Thursday, February 23, from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the UGA Student Learning Center, Room 248. Last year’s event sold out quickly, so reserve your spot today. $10 Alumni Association members, $5 Student members, $15 non-members. Click here to RSVP by Tuesday, February 21. For more information, contact Wanda Darden or call 706-542-8199. *James Cobb The Library Presents: Dr. James Cobb ’69, ’72, ’75, B. Phinizy Spaulding Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Georgia and author of recently release book, Away Down South: A History of Southern Identity," on Wednesday, March 22 at Demosthenian Hall at 3 p.m. *Save the Date! UGA Alumni Employees Breakfast The UGA Alumni Association sponsors the UGA Alumni Employees Breakfast which is an annual gathering for UGA employees who are graduates. Please come and enjoy a continental breakfast and fellowship with alums on Wednesday, April 6 at 7:30 a.m. at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Years of service will be recognized. For more information, please contact Alice Vernon.

*2005 NCAA Woman of the Year On December 9, 2006 Lauryn McCalley '09, a first year student in the College of Pharmacy was presented a proclamation by Associate Executive Director of Operations John Finley on behalf of the UGA Alumni Association for being recognized as the 2005 NCAA Woman of the Year for her outstanding career as a swimming and diving student athlete. The sixth swimming and diving athlete to be named NCAA Woman of the Year, Lauryn was named class representative for the first year class in the College of Pharmacy, is president elect of the Academy of Students of Pharmacy, and has become a member of Lambda Kappa Sigma Society and Senior Legacy. Gymdogs February Schedule On Friday, February 17, watch UGA take on UCLA at 7:30 p.m. during Athens Regional Medical Center Beach Bash Day and the first 1,000 fans receive luau t-shirts and leis. Order Tickets at www.georgiadogs.com or 877-542-1231. *Robert Osborne's 2006 Classic Film Festival The UGA Alumni Association is a proud sponsor of the Robert Osborne's 2006 Classic Film Festival. Join fellow alumni and friends March 23-26 at the Classic Center and enjoy films including, “North by Northwest,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” and “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” For a full list of films featured and ticket information, visit www.grady.uga.edu/osbornefest. *PBS to Air “The Georgia Log Cabin” Set to air statewide on Georgia Public Broadcasting, “The Georgia Log Cabin,” a half-hour television program  made possible in part from generous contribution from Alumni Association, introduces Georgia’s log cabin heritage and highlights the research of UGA anthropology professor Dr. Robert Rhoades.  Please check local listings for dates and time of broadcast. Housing Bicentennial In celebration of the Department of University Housing’s bicentennial celebration, Housing and the UGA Alumni Association are collecting stories to include in a special publication. Please submit photos, stories and memories about your time living on campus. To be a part of this historic event, fill out the Housing Memories form.

“Somebodies” at Sundance Film Festival Current UGA adjunct professor Hadjii '98 wrote, directed and starred in his film “Somebodies,” which was showcased at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. Hadjii received help on the film from UGA professor Nate Kohn and his wife Pamela, who both produced the film. School of Environmental Design Ranked Number One Deborah Dietzler, Executive Director, presented Director of the School of Environmental Design Bruce Ferguson with a gift basket in recognition of the school being ranked number one for its undergraduate program (BLA) and third for its graduate program (MLA) for 2006 by Design Intelligence magazine, a publication geared to architecture, industrial design, landscape architecture and interior design. The Schools With the Most In January, Associate Executive Director of Membership and the Atlanta Alumni Center Diane Johnson ’82 presented Dean Benson of the Terry College of Business with a gift basket in recognition of the college having the largest number of alumni that are members of the UGA Alumni Association. The College of Pharmacy has the highest overall percentage of Alumni Association members and for this achievement, Dean Svein Oie was presented a gift basket from Executive Director Deborah Dietzler.

Harrell Family Russell A. Harrell, '73, of Winterville is proud to be part of a four generation UGA alumni family. According to Russell, it all began with his grandfather Augustus O. Harrell who attended UGA before graduating from the Medical College of Georgia. For many years, Dr. Harrell practiced medicine in Clarke County and the surrounding area. Russell's parents Joseph R. ’64 and Grady Lou Harrell ’64 both graduated from the UGA School of Pharmacy. Russell’s father was also a chiropractor. Russell and his wife, Rebecca, have two daughters, Cynthia,'98 and Angela,'04 who were both members of the Redcoat Band. Cynthia, now a first grade teacher at Prince Avenue Baptist Christian School, played the clarinet. Angela played flute and piccolo and is currently pursuing a nursing degree at Athens Technical College. Now retired from CertainTeed, Russell observes that Bulldog blood runs deep in his family.

On the Regional Programs page use the dropdown menu to see the Regional Contact and scheduled activities for your area. For more information on UGA Alumni Association Regional Programs, contact Director of Regional Programs and Alumni Tours Tami Gardner or 800-606-8786. *UGA to Visit the UK The UGA Alumni Association London Chapter invites you to join alumni and friends for a reception with special guest UGA President Dr. Michael Adams on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at The Rembrandt Hotel. For more information and to RSVP click here. *Phoenix, AZ Start your day Thursday, February 23 with fellow Alumni Association Members and special guest host, Deborah Dietzler, UGA Alumni Association Executive Director at the first Arizona Bulldog Breakfast Club at 8 a.m. at the Millennium Resort McCormick. Cost is $10.00 Alumni Association Members, $15.00 Non-Members. Please RSVP by Monday, February 21. Please visit the Alumni Association Regional Programs web site on a regular basis and attend the events in your area. Contact the chapter or club leader listed for your area and find out how you can become more involved. Your support and time are needed to keep your chapter or club fun, exciting and representative of every graduate.

For information on Multicultural events please contact UGA Alumni Association Director of Multicultural Programs Randy Groomes ’92 at rgroomes@uga.edu or at 706-542-5158. Visit the Association’s Multicultural Programs web site Download the latest diversity newsletter. *UGA Pamoja Singers Reunion UGA Pamoja Singers will celebrate their 35th anniversary March 24 - 26, 2006 with a reunion concert in Hugh Hodgson Hall. The ensemble, formed in 1971, evolved into the African American Choral Ensemble, which is currently under the direction of Dr. Gregory Broughton. If you are a former Pamoja Singer, please contact C. Gail Lewis, Reunion Planning Committee chairperson. For more information, including a tentative schedule, visit the Pamoja Reunion Web Site. *Multicultural Conference Save the date for this year’s Multicultural Conference, “Plotting the Course for Success,” to be held Saturday, March 25 at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Don’t miss your chance to attend sessions focusing on executing career strategies, entrepreneurial skills and networking. Roberts to deliver Holmes/Hunter Lecture Grady graduate Deborah Roberts '82, journalist for ABC News, will deliver the 2006 Holmes/Hunter Lecture on Tuesday, March 7 at 2 p.m. at the UGA Chapel. The event is free and open to the public. The annual Holmes/Hunter Lecture honors the late Dr. Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter-Gault, the first African Americans to enroll at UGA and the first to receive baccalaureate degrees.

Cabells Pottery Cabells Pottery, owned and operated by UGA alumni, makes whimsical, colorful hand painted pottery - much of which is personalized. To view more or purchase products please visit cabellspottery.com. For an addition to Cabells collections of plates, bowls and serving trays check out magnolialanecollection.com. For more information call 205-251-5007 or visit them in Roswell, Ga at 11350 Old Roswell Rd. Suite 400. Joseph A. Bank UGA Alumni Association members receive the Joseph A. Bank corporate discount, a savings of 20% off merchandise at all its store locations nationwide. Discount is obtained by going to any store, showing your UGA Alumni Association membership card and filling out the application for their corporate discount program. Foundry Park Inn & Spa 5% off standard room rates all year (except football), call 866-9-ATHENS; $5.00 off any spa treatment for UGA Alumni Association members. foundryparkinn.com Classic Galleries Jewelers Receive 30% off UGA licensed products and 20% off all ticketed jewelry items. Alps Shopping Center (Kroger Center) 191 Alps Road, Bldg. #7 706-549-2816 UGA Credit Card Request the University of Georgia MasterCard or Visa credit card! Show your pride each time you use the card. Brought to you by the UGA Alumni Association and MBNA America. Student card application Worldpoints card application

My wife, Ginger, received her M.S. in Botany from UGA in 1986. A couple of months ago, when she was suffering from cancer, the Alumni Association helped me reach out to UGA alumni who work for the federal government. You helped me post my appeal for donations of leave time so she could remain an employee in good standing of the National Park Service. Thanks to you and others, enough leave was donated to keep her on the payroll through Dec. 30. It turned out to be more than enough. Ginger passed away early on Christmas morning. Even though she is gone, I will never forget your kindness. Happy New Year, Peter B. Howell It seems barely possible that 28 years has passed since graduating from UGA. When I arrived back in the Charlotte area back in 1981 after finishing at MCG, there were of course no SEC scores in the paper (anywhere else for that matter), and only ACC basketball! As a result of further training and career, I simply lost touch though more recently I visit several UGA fans in Atlanta every month at a business meeting. After being approached by Naomi, the local membership person, it seemed like high time to join and make it long-term. So I’m back. And I look forward to becoming more involved with the association . Considering what UGA did for me, it is time that I give back. Drew Oliver, MD