UGA Announces $500 million Archway to Excellence Campaign The University of Georgia publicly launched the largest fund-raising effort in school history on Thursday, April 14, with the announcement of the $500 million Archway to Excellence Campaign during a gala kickoff event at Atlanta's World Congress Center. $322 million has been pledged as of May 4, 2005. The UGA Alumni Association's Student Advisory Council was on hand to help register guests and serve as student ambassadors throughout the event. We appreciate their help and their enthusiasm to help lead UGA into the next phase of this important campaign. *Alumni Survey As part of the UGA Alumni Association's mission to support the academic excellence, best interests and traditions of Georgia's flagship University and its alumni worldwide, we are asking for alumni assistance with an online alumni survey at www.alumnisurvey.org. Obtaining your opinions and impressions is extremely important to us as we strive to offer our members the best possible benefits, representation and service. Whether you are a member of the Association or not, as a graduate of the University of Georgia, your opinion matters. All information provided will be anonymous and confidential. Please take the time to share your thoughts with us! *Association Proclamations The Alumni Association recognized UGA's two Goldwater Scholars with proclamations this month. Melissa Cabinian '06 and Caelin Cubenas '07, both Honors students and Foundation Fellows, were recipients of this prestigious award given to undergraduate students in the field of science. Melissa and Caelin have been Presidential Scholars every semester at UGA. *Bulldog Breakfast Club - Athens The UGA Alumni Association invites you to two upcoming Bulldog Breakfast Clubs at the Wray-Nicholson House. Tuesday, May 24 with host UGA Alumni Association member Dr. J. Don Edwards. Edwards is a J. M. Tull Professor Emeritus of Accounting at UGA's Terry College of Business. Thursday, June 9 with host UGA Alumni Association member Dr. James Sweeney '67, '71. Sweeney is Associate Dean Warnell School of Forest Resources. Breakfast is from 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Cost is $10.00 Alumni Association 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. UGA Alumni Associaton Member Paul Chambers '81, Northeast Georgia District Manager of Bellsouth (top) with a group of alums at the May 3rd Bulldog Breakfast Club. *Inaugurals During April, UGA had representatives at these Inaugural events: April 2, Ohio Wesleyan University, Nancy K. Van Brunt '94 April 8, Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville, Brian M. Harward '99, '03 April 9, Illinois Wesleyan University, Susan M. Cleaver '90 April 15, Western Connecticut State University, Robert Vaden-Goad '76 April 20, NC State University,ŪDeborah M. Thompson '90 April 23, Young Harris College, Bettie Mixon Sellers '66 April 29, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Carrie A. Hersh '92 April 30, Bucknell University, Phillip Mattox '74

*UGA Awards Luncheon On April 29, the UGA Alumni Association celebrated is annual Awards Luncheon at the Athens Country Club. For over 60 years, the UGA Alumni Association has annually recognized distinguished alumni, faculty and friends who have demonstrated outstanding loyalty and service to the University of Georgia. The first Alumni Merit Award was given in 1937 and in 1969, the Faculty Service Award was added. In 2002, the Association initiated another prestigious award. The "Friend of UGA" recognizes a non-graduate whose professional and public service has greatly assisted the University. This year, the Alumni Merit Award was given to the Honorable George D. Busbee BBA '49, LLB '52. The award was accepted by his family. Ivery D. Clifton, Larry Weatherford BSED '54, and Gene E. Michaels BS '58, MS '61, PHD '67 each received the Faculty Service Award. The Friend of UGA award was given to Cecil M. Phillips. Phillips is managing partner of Place Properties in Atlanta and president of Place Properties Companies. The award was accepted by Cindy Davidson who is a member of his firm. *Class of 1955 Reunion Retired Marine General Richard Trotter '55 of San Diego, CA, president of the Class of 1955, returned to campus April 29-May 1 to lead attendees in a 50th anniversary celebration. The weekend began with an outdoor cocktail reception on Friday night with over 30 classmates enjoying the wonderful spring evening. On Saturday, alums had tours of UGA's new Student Learning Center, the Ramsey Center and East Campus. Class members enjoyed lunch in the Summit Dining Hall at the Commons and were treated to a special tour of the home of C.L. Morehead, Jr. '50 and his collection of artist Lamar Dodd's works. The weekend was highlighted with the annual reunion dinner held at the Georgia Center's Savannah Room. Class members also received a special golden 50th Reunion medallion. From left, Class of 1955 Rollin Jackson, Jan and Milton Gorman and Claude McBride

*Class Notes Tell us your accomplishments! Read all about your fellow alumni by registering on the UGA Online Community and post your notes as well. Ginger Howard '87 (BSHE in Fashion Merchandising) of Atlanta, GA, recently received the 2004 Business Woman of the Year Award which was presented in Washington, DC. Howard received the award due to her outstanding business leadership and entrepreneurial spirit. She opened a small clothing boutique in Buckhead in the Spring of 2001. Her shop, Ginger Howard Selections, is located at 3164 Peachtree road. The award is sponsored by the small business advisory council and the National Republican Congressional committee. Howard has also been selected to attend the Business Professional Summit in May in Washington, DC. The summit is chaired by U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson.

For more Alumni Association information on multicultural events please contact Jamie Johnson at 706-542-8158 or visit the Association's Multicultural Programming web site. Alumni Spotlight Dr. Brian N. Williams '88, '91, '95 Brian Williams is a native of Thomasville, Georgia and currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Policy at UGA's School of Public and International Affairs after previous faculty appointments at Florida State University and Vanderbilt University. His primary areas of research explore community policing efforts within communities of color, the impact of racial profiling on the co-production of public safety and public order, and community oriented governance. He is the author of Citizen Perspectives on Community Policing: A Case Study in Athens, Georgia (State University of New York Press, 1998), among other research articles, book chapters and governmental reports. He currently serves on the editorial board of Police Quarterly and the Journal of the Professoriate and has served as a reviewer for other academic journals, including Justice System Quarterly, Public Performance and Management Review, Journal of Criminal Justice and Qualitative Sociology. Williams is married to Dr. Carla Green Williams '89, '91, UGA Athletic Association Associate Athletic Director. They have three children: Carmen, nine; Camryn, five and Brian Joshua, ten months. Williams is one of five brothers and each of them are UGA alumni: Dr. Richard Williams '95, '97, '02, Mr. Morris E. Williams '86, '89, Mr. Robert E. Williams '75, and Mr. Roddrick Williams '93, '96. *Kudos to Alums Thanks to all the participants of the UGA Minority Admitted Student Receptions and the UGA Minority Admitted Student Call-Outs. We reached 533 students during the call outs! Because of the success of your efforts, alumni will play an integral role in future multicultural recruitment efforts. Please read "University of Georgia projects more diverse freshman class for fall 2005" at http://www.uga.edu/news/artman/publish/050512admissions.shtml. Spring/Summer 2005 Diversity Newsletter http://www.uga.edu/diversity/newsletter/spring2005.pdf

Calun Dianne Long Calun Dianne Long is a third generation Bulldog who wants to follow in the steps of her grandfather, the late C. Ambrose Long, Jr., '49, a well known trial lawyer in our state. A junior from Fayetteville, majoring in Public Relations and Religion, Calun wants to go to Law School after graduation. Her father, Calhoun Ambrose, III, graduated from UGA in 1977. He and his wife, Judy, have three younger daughters. Calun is active in the Disciples group at Prince Avenue Baptist Church in Athens and is a member of PRSSA, a professional student organization on campus.

Student Advisory Council Member of the Year Congratulations to Rupa Patel '05 who received the first Student Advisory Council Member of the Year award at the UGA Alumni Association's Awards Luncheon on April 29. Rupa has been a part of the Student Advisory Council for three years, serving as chair this past year. She is from Martinez, Georgia and will be graduating this month with a degree in Microbiology and a minor in Political Science. While at UGA, she has been involved in several organizations including Habitat for Humanity, March of Dimes, Relay for Life and Indian Cultural Exchange. After graduation, Rupa will be attending the University of Alabama at Birmingham to pursue masters degrees in Public Health and Business Administration. UGA Relay for Life Update The 2005 UGA American Cancer Society's Relay for Life was an overwhelming success! Held April 15-16 at Spec Towns Track, the event raised over $223,000. UGA's Relay for Life was the first college Relay in the country in 2000, and has grown every year since to become the biggest and most successful college relay in America. With 98 campus organizations, over 2000 students, 50 cancer survivors and 25 faculty members participating, this group again defended its position as the largest philanthropic event on campus. Congratulations to all of the UGA students who participated! The Alumni Association is proud to support campus events like Relay for Life. If you would like support for your campus organization, please download the Association's campus support request form. Dinners wth 12 Strangers Over the spring semester the Association sponsored six Dinner with 12 Strangers events. These dinners allow us to create an intimate setting where Georgia Bulldogs can connect and share their UGA experiences with good food, conversation and Bulldog camaraderie. Each host had an alumni and/or faculty members attend the dinner with students from a variety of majors.Special thanks to all recent hosts, including: Pat and Gaile Allen, Don and Clara Edwards, Tom '73, '04 and Sharon Jackson '74, '76, Darryl and Diane Johnson '82, Milton '69 and Helen Mills '69, '76, '80, and Dink '70 and Pam NeSmith '71. The Alumni Association is looking for hosts and attendees. If interested, please call Katie Davidson at 706-542-2251. 2005 Ring Ceremony Celebrated at the beautiful State Botanical Gardens of Georgia on April 10, the 2005 Ring Ceremony marked the beginning of participation in a long-lived tradition for over 100 third and fourth year UGA students. Among approximately 400 guests, ring recipients and their families were able to take part in a celebration that included speakers Deborah Dietzler, Executive Director of the UGA Alumni Association, Dink NeSmith '70, President of the UGA Alumni Association, and Rupa Patel '05, Chair of the UGA Alumni Association Student Advisory Council. In addition, guests were able to listen to the music of Mark Maxwell '89 and meet Alumni Association staff and Student Advisory Council members. Recipients were given a short history on the UGA Class Ring and were directed in the traditional Placement of the Ring. The event was a success in bringing the beginnings of a tradition to the recipients of rings as they were allowed to share the moment with family, friends, and fellow UGA students. For additional pictures of this event, please visit our photo album.

On our Regional Programming page, use the dropdown menu to see the Regional Contact and scheduled activities for your area. No Regional Contact for your city? If you are interested in being a contact person for UGA alumni near you, contact UGA Alumni Association Programs Coordinator Ryan Cheek '02 at rcheek@uga.edu or 800-606-8786. Upcoming Regional Events Read more about each of the events below by clicking on the Association's city page. San Francisco, CA Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants July 18, 2005 Recent Events South Florida South Florida UGA alums recently volunteered with Habitat For Humanity in 3 Miami area counties, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Broward. Thank you to all who came out in support of this great cause! A special thanks goes out to South Florida Regional Contact Veronica DePadro '87 for spearheading this day of service. Front Row, l-r: Lindsey Jackson '01, Jeff Kettering '86, Jean Shaw (Home Owner), Katherine Hudgins Kelbaugh '00, Will Kelbaugh Back Row, l-r: Mark Wells '81, Jack Scott '80, Mike (a Gator), Michael Abbruzzese '96, Veronica DePadro '87 Columbus, Ohio Columbus, Ohio UGA alums spent the day volunteering with St. Vincent's Family Center. The group spent time with children doing art activities as well as playing sports outside. Thanks so much to all who participated! A special thanks goes to Columbus, OH Regional Contact Caroline Clabaugh '73 for organizing this terrific day. l-r: John Olmstead '85, Jeff Lehr '82, Cathy '88 and David '88 '91 Barnard, Candace Stargell '03, Brian Newberry '85, Linda Bloodworth '71, Sid and David '71 McDonald, Jamie Hardeman, Caroline Clabaugh '73 Bulldogs Helping Bulldogs If you have hired a UGA alum, please let us know. E-mail Ryan Cheek. Learn about alumni activities in your city through the UGA Alumni Association's Online Community.

Toy Box Print The perfect gift to brighten up any Bulldog's room. From newborn to adults, this charming print allows you or your favorite fan to show their true "Dawg" spirit! Personalized in two locations - the first name is placed on the toy box and the last name on the jersey to make it a "one of a kind" print. These unique officially licensed watercolor prints are produced on high quality acid free opaque stock measuring 11" x 14". The framed print is matted in a complimentary color and placed in a 16" x 20" frame. Retail pricing for matted/framed personalized print is $59.90 plus shipping ($9.95). To order, call The Fans Room at 574-239-7046 or fax 574-287-0667, or order online at http://www.thefansroom.com/html/georgia2.html. 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

"I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy the on-line newsletter. It's visually pleasing, easy to navigate and always interesting." -Andrea Parris '83 "The UGA Alumni e-newsletter seems to be getting more readable and informative every month. For foreign Alumni like me who live so far away from UGA, this is a virtual tour of the campus and enables us to re-live our fond memories of UGA." -Vikash Chandra '81, '82 "Thank you so much for including our story in your newsletter. It has already made a huge difference in donations and the coverage in the newsletter was excellent. We at Dariusgoeswest really appreciate it!" -Logan Smalley "Your nice story about Robert Toombs and his association with UGA was perused with more than casual interest since he was a minor character of reference in J. W. - Alive As Long As He Lived. Please go to page xix in the Prologue and see the relationship between Toombs and Welcome Fanning, J. W.'s great, great grandfather. Robert Toombs was a student of Welcome Fanning's in Washington, GA. After having been disciplined very sternly by Fanning, Toombs told a fellow student, "I am going to beat the hell out of Fanning when I get big." Years later when asked about his promise to whip Fanning, Toombs remarked, "No I never did get THAT big." Later during the Civil War, J. W.'s grandfather was serving in unit under General Robert Toombs command, and in a letter written to his Aunt Martha (written by J. W.'s grandfather), he stated, "They say General Robert Toombs would know the results by Monday evening. He said the hardest fighting will be the next day.'' -Gene Younts