*UGA Night at Six Flags Mark your calendar and make plans to attend the UGA Alumni Association and UGA Student Activities' fourth annual UGA Night at Six Flags from 6 p.m. to midnight, Friday, April 20. Early bird tickets go on sale Monday, March 19 for $21. *Advice for First-Year Students If you would like to contribute to the Association's first edition of "If I Only Knew Then . . . Advice for the College Years," which will be distributed to all incoming freshmen in August 2007, please submit your advice before March 30, 2007 using the online form. UGA Alumni Association Welcomes New Staff Bob Taylor '83 Robert K. (Bob) Taylor ABJ '83 has been named associate executive director of communications for the University of Georgia Alumni Association. Taylor joins the Association after having served nine years in UGA's Office of Public Affairs as its open records manager. Julie Cheney '99 Julie Cheney BA '99 returns to the UGA Alumni Association as the Regional Programs Coordinator. Cheney previously worked with the Association as the membership assistant and was instrumental in forming the Student Alumni Membership program and the 100 Days Event. Meredith Carr '00 Meredith Gurley Carr BSFCS '00 has returned to the Association as a Program Coordinator for the Atlanta Alumni Center. Meredith has been with UGA's External Affairs Division since 1998, first working for the UGA Foundation, then as the Alumni Relations and Annual Giving Coordinator for the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. *Annual Alumni Awards Luncheon The Annual UGA Alumni Association Alumni Awards Luncheon will be held at noon, Friday, April 13 at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. For more than 60 years, the UGA Alumni Association has annually recognized distinguished alumni who have demonstrated outstanding loyalty and service to the University of Georgia. For more information, please contact Wanda Darden. *Alumni Association Stuffed Toy Drive April is Sexual Assault Awareness month and in recognition, the UGA Alumni Association is holding a stuffed toy drive to benefit children cared for at the Sexual Assault Center of Northeast Georgia. Stuffed toys can be dropped off at the Wray-Nicholson House in Athens or the Atlanta Alumni Center in Buckhead. For more information, please contact Wanda Darden or call 706-542-2251. Darius Goes West Screenings The UGA Alumni Association has followed the amazing and inspiring story of Darius Weems since he toured the nation during the summer of 2005 with a group of UGA students and graduates as part of the Darius Goes West Project. See the amazing journey that ended in a newly found sense of joy, brotherhood and the knowledge that life, even when imperfect, is always worth the ride. Screenings are scheduled for the following cities. Click here for dates and times. Atlanta, GA Cleveland, OH Omaha, NE Portland, OR St. Petersburg, FL Tiburon, CA Alum's Reflection on UGA Cal Cobb '66 shared the following: "... A few years ago my family and I decided to visit the campus on our way to FL. Wife Pat and I felt we were entering a time warp of sharp contrasts. Tears of neo-nostalgia were shared aplenty. Mental vignettes replayed real time as I was dubbed with knightly honor taking those first tentative steps under the magical UGA Arch. Somehow I knew I had arrived. UGA Capital Campaign Funds collected from the Archway to Excellence Campaign allow the University of Georgia the means to reach its goals of building the new learning environment, maximizing research opportunities, and competing in a global economy. To find out how you can contribute to these goals click here.

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. Calling the Dogs The UGA Alumni Association is seeking a few good Dogs in the state of Georgia. If you reside in one of the following counties and are interested in establishing a UGA Alumni Association Chapter in your area, please contact Tami Gardner.     Barrow Chatham Cherokee Dougherty Fayette Floyd Habersham Hall Henry Jackson Muscogee Walton Whitfield       Paws Across America   Saturday, May 19 UGA Chapters and Clubs from coast to coast will make a difference in their communities by participating in the first nationwide Habitat for Humanity project. For more information, contact the Chapter or Club leader listed on your area web page.   Dogs Doing Good The Athens Area Chapter will participate in the UGA Relay for Life on April 27 and for the second year, the Nashville, TN Chapter will volunteer with the Country Music Marathon on April 28. If you live in either area and want to become involved, contact your local Chapter president. Upcoming Chapter & Club Events: For details on the following events, click on your Chapter or Club on the dropdown menu on the Regional Programs page. Boston, MA Chapter Mar. 30, UGA Faculty Speaker Series with Dr. Janet Frick, Director, UGA Infant Research Lab and Associate Professor, Life-span Development Psychology Program. Denver, CO Chapter Apr. 18, Monthly SEC/ACC Happy Hour Emerald Coast Club Apr. 12, Monthly Meeting Fulton County Chapter Apr. 24, UGA vs. GT Baseball Visit the Alumni Association Regional Program website on a regular basis to see what your chapter or club is planning. Attend the chapter and club events and see who is in your area that you may know while making some new UGA friends.

The UGA Alumni Association invites you to start your day with fellow Alumni Association members at two upcoming Bulldog Breakfast Clubs.   Wednesday, March 21, 2007, from 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Guest Host: Chuck Williams, President of North Georgia Bank. RSVP online. Tuesday, April 17, 2007 from 7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Bulldog Breakfast Club Reunion in the North Tower of the Student Learning Center with returning guest hosts: Carol Williams '72, Associate Broker Caldwell Banker Upchurch Realty and Alumni Association member Mr. C. Patrick Allen, Director of Community Relations for the University of Georgia. RSVP online. Cost is $10.00 for Alumni Association members, and $5.00 for Student members. Seating will be limited to 10 alumni per session and guests are encouraged to bring business cards. For more information please contact Wanda Darden or 706-542-8199. *Workin' Like a Dawg UGA Employee Breakfast The UGA Alumni Association invites UGA alumni employees to its ninth annual Workin' Like a Dawg UGA Employee Breakfast on Wednesday, April 4 at 7:30 a.m. at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. The pins for 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service will be presented.

For events held at the UGA Alumni Association Atlanta Alumni Center, the address is Atlanta Financial Center, 3333 Peachtree Road, N.E., South Tower, Suite 210, Atlanta, GA. To RSVP to any of the events below or for more information, please call 404-495-1977 or e-mail Atlanta Programs Coordinator Chardina Choate '05. Timeless Travel Art Exhibit The UGA Alumni Associaion Atlanta Alumni Center is pleased to present Kim Isreal's Timeless Travel art exhibit. Through her use of color, texture, paper, and cloth Isreal delivers beautiful abstract paintings. *Read Aloud with Eastlake Community Volunteer your time and voice from 8:15 a.m.- 9:15 a.m. with Eastlake Community Foundation at Atlanta's first chartered school, Drew Charter School. Two dates are available: Wednesday, March 21, and May 16. The East Lake Community and Drew Charter School are located just miles from downtown Atlanta and Decatur. RSVP online. For more information, please contact Chardina Choate '05 at 404-495-1977.       UGA Alumni Association Executive Director Deborah Dietzler reading to children at Drew Charter School in 2006. *FREE UGA Alumni Gatherings Join UGA alumni and friends for two upcoming FREE gatherings.     Thursday, March 22, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Zucca, an upscale Pizzeria that brings New York to the South. Register online.     Wednesday, April, 12 6:30 - 8 p.m. at at East Andrews, which offers an entertaining atmosphere for a fun night on the town. Register online.

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 Website. Download the latest diversity newsletter. Student Recruitment Volunteers       Pictured L-R: Corliss H. White '80, Nichole Hancock '98 and Lori Morrow '04. On February 3, 2007 Corliss H. White '80, Nichole Hancock '98, Lori Morrow '04 and Cynthia Washington '87 participated in a student recruitment weekend called GA Daze held in Athens. These alumnae shared how their experiences while students at UGA have helped them in their careers. Over 25 Georgia high school students, who received early admission, attended and gained insight into UGA student life. Corporate Sponsorship Opportunity The Terry College of Business is pleased to announce that it will be joining a group of elite business schools around the country in hosting the Leadership, Education and Development (LEAD) Program in Business. Terry will provide innovative and intensive summer business training for 30 high school juniors from traditional as well as under-represented diverse communities. For more information or to sponsor this program, please contact Randy Groomes or Mark Dawkins.

Showfety Legacy A few days before the 2006 Georgia-Georgia Tech football game, students arriving for their class at the Jones Creek Jazzercise in Alpharetta were greeted by a ferocious stuffed bulldog sitting atop the large speaker in front of the hall. Students who knew their instructor well were not surprised. Their instructor is a proud UGA legacy alumna whose fierce loyalty to the red and black is well known.

UGA's Greatest Generation In an effort to recognize the "Greatest Generation" World War II veterans, the UGA Alumni Association is sponsoring a special project which will include collecting "war stories" from alumni, staff, and faculty who have personal memories from the war years. If you have a memory you would like included in this project, please send it via email to Claude McBride '55 or mail to Claude McBride, UGA Alumni Association, Wray-Nicholson House, 298 Hull St., Athens, GA 30602. Dr. Joseph P. Hester Many important members of the "Greatest Generation" did not engage in combat, in fact, some who played a strategic role during World War II were not even in the armed forces. A case in point is the following memoir from Dr. Joseph P. Hester '73 of Claremont, N.C. "In December 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and I turned two years old. My father, being a skilled electrician, moved us from Newton, NC to Wilmington, NC where we spent the next five years. My father worked in the shipyards constructing Liberty Ships. We first lived on Carolina Beach just up the road from Fort Fisher which had been converted into a Marine air base. I remember the 20 mm guns ringed with sand bags that were situated in dunes just off the beach. It seemed that every afternoon they had target practice.

MARSH UGA Alumni Association members receive special rates on insurance policies for home, auto, health and long term care. Ice Caters, LLC Ice Caters is proud to support the UGA Alumni Association and offer all members a 15% discount on standard catalog items - including the fabulous new Georgia Bulldog Mascot and Bowl Chiller. Ice Caters ice creations are beautiful, affordable, and unforgettable. These are small to medium-sized premium ice designs ideal for serving pieces, centerpieces, and conversation pieces. Best of all, Ice Caters products come in "No Freezer Needed" packaging and include the exclusive Ice Caters Magic Snow disposable melting system. Order online at www.icecaters.com and at checkout use the code UGA-AA for your special savings. If ordering for delivery outside of Georgia, please call 1-888-464-3838 to get your Alumni discount. Mangrove, Inc. UGA Alumni Association members receive a 15% discount on all purchases. Located at 800 S. Hamilton Street, Dalton, GA 30720.   Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum Located at 441 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30307, the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum offers $2 off the adult ticket price to UGA Alumni Association members when they show their card. 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

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