DINNER WITH 12 STRANGERS Calling all Gwinnett and Athens-area alums! The Alumni Association sponsors the Dinners for 12 Strangers program to help personalize the UGA experience for students. All UGA students, faculty and local alumni are invited to participate in the dinners program. Alumni open their homes to students, faculty and fellow alumni for small dinner parties. If you are interested in sponsoring a dinner, please contact UGA Alumni Association Student Programs Coordinator Katie Davidson '01 at katied@uga.edu, or 706-542-2251 for more information.

NEW VET SCHOOL WEBSITE The College of Veterinary Medicine would like alums to know that they have a new Web site. www.vet.uga.edu/alumni/ ATTENTION ATHENS/ATLANTA AREA ALUMNI: Have you ever seen the first episode of Sesame Street? On Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon, you'll get your chance to experience Sesame Street and much more at UGA's Georgia Musuem of Art Family Day. Throughout the morning, the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication will present Peabody Award-winning children's programming in the M. Smith Griffith Auditorium. For more information on GMOA's Family Day visit: The Georgia Museum website. NEW RESIDENCE HALLS New Residence Halls on East Campus. Read more > SUMMER COMMENCEMENT State Supreme Court Chief Justice Norman S. Fletcher will be the speaker at the University of Georgia Commencement (9:30 a.m. on Aug. 7 in Stegeman Coliseum). Read more >. GOLF FUNDRAISER Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Golf Fundraiser at the Georgia Club Coordinated by UGA senior Jessica Coleman August 18, 2004 The Georgia Club, Statham, GA Shotgun start 11 a.m. $120 per person, $430 per four person team Cost includes boxed lunch, prizes, and tournament stuff Payment and registration are due no later than August 9th. All costs are tax deductible and go directly to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Please contact Jessica Coleman at jesimica@uga.edu or (478) 396-3902 for registration information. GA CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS PROMOTE MANAGERIAL EXCELLENCE The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education will offer a five-day Managerial Leadership Certificate Course August 23-27, 2004 at the Georgia Center in Athens. The program is geared toward newly appointed managers, supervisors, and high potential future managers, as well as leaders who want to refine their skills. UGA alumni who mention seeing this story in the e-newsletter will get a 10 percent discount on registration! For more information on this program and others please contact Bob Wells at the Georgia Center by phone (706-542-6692 or 800-325-2090), by e-mail at bob.wells@gactr.uga.edu, or go to www.gactr.uga.edu/conferences.

*THE LIBRARY PRESENTS The UGA Atlanta Alumni Association presented another successful Library Presents program, featuring UGA Emeritus History Professor, Dr. Nash Boney, author of The University of Georgia Trivia Book, to an enthusiastic crowd of UGA Alumni and Friends, Monday, July 12. Alums listening to Nash Boney. All participants were encouraged to come ready to test Boney's UGA IQ. Following the program Nash Boney was available for a book signing. Nash Boney *LAW DAWGS LUNCH The UGA Alumni Association assisted the UGA Law School in providing complimentary lunches for 2004 UGA Law Graduates during the Bar Exam. The grueling 2 day exam took place July 27th and 28th at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park, GA. Lunches were provided each day for the 200 recent grads. Funding for the lunches was provided in part through the UGA Alumni Association's Campus Support Fund. Good luck Law Dawgs! UGA Law Graduates enjoy lunches that were provided by the Law School and the UGA Alumni Association. *BOLD IMPROVISATION On July 19, the UGA Alumni Association co-sponsored the closing reception for the quilt exhibit entitled Bold Improvisation: 120 Years of African-American Quilts from the collection of Scott Heffley with the Office of Institutional Diversity. Live music was provided by UGA alumna and faculty member, Paige Carmichael '94 with accompaniment by Faith Carmichael. The reception was in the lobby of the Georgia Museum of Art, and the exhibit was available for final viewing. Joan Rober-Jones, Development Officer from the Museum gave the group an update on the upcoming construction plans for the Museum and Dr. Keith Parker of the Office of Institutional Diversity discussed events for the upcoming year. Audience listens to live music in Figgie's Cafe at the Museum. *BABY DOGS Bulldog number two was born on October 28, 2003. Grady Thomas Port (his big brother is Mason) is the son of Davis and Abby Port '97. Send us in pictures of your newest additions! Call or e-mail Shea Landers for a free gift at 800-606-8786 or slanders@uga.edu. And visit the "Baby Dogs" section of our photo album.

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*FIRST FRIDAY Every year, the Friday evening before the first home football game, the Alumni Association presents First Friday - a pep rally to fire up the Dogs for the approaching season. Coach Richt, the UGA football team along with UGA Athletic Director Damon Evans, Uga VI, Hairy Dawg, the Georgia Cheerleaders, the Derbies, Flagline, Feature Twirlers and the Majorettes all come out to celebrate Georgia Pride with students, staff, alumni and members of the community. Don't miss First Friday 2004 on Friday, September 3 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. in Stegeman Coliseum! FREE ADMISSION! Doors will open at 5 p.m. and fans are encouraged to come early and register for prizes including a Georgia/Florida hotel and football ticket package for two! Make it a family tradition. "I took my two daughters (now 1 and 3) to first Friday last year and we are going to make it an annual tradition for them. GO DAWGS!" - Brandy K. Martin '00 *FACULTY AUTHORS RECEPTION The UGA Alumni Association and the UGA Bookstore invite you to attend the first annual Faculty Authors Reception on Thursday, September 30 from 4 - 6 p.m. at the UGA Bookstore. Books authored by our own UGA Faculty will be displayed for viewing and purchasing. All books will be on special for the reception only. Come and visit with alumni, faculty, staff and students. For more information, please Contact UGA Alumni Association Director of Customer Service Alice Vernon. *PROCLAMATION - JUDGE AARON COHN '38 On July 9, Judge Aaron Cohn '38 of Columbus was honored with a luncheon to announce the naming of the Aaron Cohn Regional Youth Detention Center in Columbus, Georgia. UGA Alumni Association board member Federal Judge Clay Land '82, '85 was there on behalf of the UGA Alumni Association to present a proclamation to Judge Cohn which acknowledged his 40 years of continuous service and dedication to the youth of the state of Georgia. PHOTO: The picture includes (L to R): Johnny Dobbs, Sean Ruthven, Josh Smith, Coach Perno, Debbie Dietzler, Jason Jacobs, Jonathan Wyatt, Chris Webb. *PROCLAMATION - UGA BASEBALL On July 14, UGA Baseball Coach Perno and the UGA Baseball team accepted a proclamation from the UGA Alumni Association congratulating them on a winning season and for the SEC Eastern Division Conference Title. The Georgia team tied for third place at the College World Series, and ranked fourth in the nation, the second best record ever in UGA history.   *UGA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WEB SITE GETS NEW LOOK! Please visit the UGA Alumni Association's Web site at www.alumni.uga.edu/alumni and tour our newly revised pages. Alums all over the world are reading. Elizabeth L. Schuchs-Gopaul, Major, USAF Staff Judge Advocate, 506th Air Expeditionary Group Kirkuk AB, Iraq "I am presently serving as the Staff Judge Advocate with the 506th Air Expeditionary Group at Kirkuk AB, Iraq. I graduated from UGA with an ABJ in 1993 and JD in 1996. I was a proud member of the Phi Kappa Literary Society while I was there. I have been a member of the Air Force Judge Advocate Corps since my graduation from law school in 1996. I just ran across your website and it made me smile. When I saw CPT Carter raise that flag in Baghdad a year ago, I had no idea I would get my own trip to the sandbox. Iraq is a beautiful place that is full of history. They deserve peace in their life time. Those who serve are hoping to give them that chance. Thanks again for the smile." HEROS FOR A DAY Over 150 volunteers were H.E.R.O.s for a day at the 1st annual HERO Field Day event that took place at Piedmont Park, Saturday, July 24. This signature event was put together by H.E.R.O. for children, a non-profit organization, founded by UGA alumni Ryan Gembala '03 and Garrett Gravesen '03; its mission is to improve the lives of children affected by HIV and AIDs. UGA Football Coach Mark Richt and the UGA Football Team were among the many who volunteered to be a HERO for a day. The HEROs along with their child participated in events such as the Amazing Obstacle Course and the Dizzy Bat Competition. For more information about H.E.R.O for Children visit www.heroforchildren.org

2004 Football Schedule Day Date Opponent Location Time Sat 08/21/2004 Picture Day Classic Center, Athens, GA TBA Sat 09/04/2004 Georgia Southern Athens, Ga. TBA Sat 09/11/2004 South Carolina Columbia, SC TBA Sat 09/18/2004 Marshall Athens, Ga. TBA Sat 10/02/2004 LSU Athens, Ga. TBA Sat 10/09/2004 Tennessee Athens, Ga. TBA Sat 10/16/2004 Vanderbilt Athens, Ga. TBA Sat 10/23/2004 Arkansas Fayetteville, Ark. TBA Sat 10/30/2004 Florida Jacksonville, Fla. TBA Sat 11/06/2004 Kentucky Lexington, Ky. TBA Sat 11/13/2004 Auburn Auburn, Ala. TBA Sat 11/27/2004 Georgia Tech Athens, Ga. TBA   *OFFICIAL HEADQUARTERS FOR GA/FL GAME The UGA Alumni Association's Official Headquarters for the Georgia/Florida game is the Adam's Mark in Jacksonville. Call 1-800-888-8292 for more information.   EMERGENCY SAFETY TIPS FOR UGA FOOTBALL FANS Sanford Stadium now holds 92,600 people. On game day when all goes well and the number 1 ranked home team in the country is winning it is the only place to be. But if disaster strikes Sanford Stadium becomes a confined space with thousands of people attempting to get out simultaneously. UGA has worked hard to plan for emergencies at the stadium and has involved community emergency responders, such as the Athens Regional Medical Center, St. Mary's Hospital, and the ACC Fire Department. Here's what you can do to help yourself in the event of a disaster: Each fan should know at least 2 ways in and out of the stadium in the event your usual passageway is compromised or inaccessible. Listen to public address announcements for instructions in the event of an emergency. Follow the directions of uniformed public safety officials in the event of an emergency. Know the location of the nearest First Aid Station to you. First Aid Stations are located at: Gate 10 (Tate Student Center); East 100 Level/Room 119; North 200 Level/Room 202; South 200 Level/Room 233; and If your organization would like more information on safety in Sanford Stadium please contact Dena Roth, the Emergency Operations Manager, at 369-5625 or by e-mail at droth@esd.uga.edu. She would be glad to come and speak to your organization.

CLASS NOTES Tell us your accomplishments! Over 100 Class Notes now on file. Read all about your fellow alumni by registering on the UGA Online Community and post your notes as well. Karen (Ewing) O'Neill (2001) and Nathan O'Neill are happy to announce their marriage on May 9, 2004, in Lawrenceville, Georgia. They currently reside in Braselton, Georgia. They split time between homes in Georgia and Nathan's native Queensland, Australia.

(LEFT) UGA Alums on WWII trip this June sent in by Helen '69, '76, '80 & Milton Mills '69 (RIGHT) Postcard from Student, Amanda Williams '04 UGA Alumni Tours are different. We work overtime to provide a wide range of safe, enjoyable and educational trips all over the world. There's something special about being with other Alumni Association members with similar backgrounds and interests. Click here for pictures of UGA alums and friends enjoying popular Alumni Tours. Amanda Williams '04 dropped the UGA Alumni Association a line while traveling on the 2004 Senior Trip to Europe

THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA GARDENS Claude McBride '55, former UGA Alumni Association Tour Director, is a veritable repository of campus lore and is now assisting us in writing a wonderful new column entitled "Claude's Campus Candids." These stories will encompass reminiscent walks down UGA's memory lane, perspectives on UGA traditions and the unexpected small things that make this campus so powerful to so many. "Your entire campus is a beautiful garden!" This observation made by an out-of-town friend on her first visit to Athens caught my attention. It's true. Those of us who live in the Classic City tend to take little notice, but our campus is an exceptionally handsome site. Founders' Garden   Most people know about our State Botanical Garden and the Founder's Memorial Garden, but few are aware of other gardens and recent beautification efforts -- a priority of President Michael Adams. The Main or North campus, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is actually a large inspiring park. Its towering oaks and spreading magnolias shadow walkways and spacious lawns with historic buildings flanking its borders. The pleasing ambiance beckons to students and others who visit, study, relax and even tailgate on its grounds. Herty Field   The entire campus was declared a national Arboretum in 2000 with three designated tree walks, one each on North Campus, Central Campus and South Campus. Former Athletic Director Vince Dooley helped with this project. Appropriate trees, ornamentals, shrubs, ground covers and flowers create inspiring focal points all over campus. Many former students who return for a visit are impressed with Herty Field, once a paved parking lot, now a massive landscaped lawn with a huge fountain in the center. This area in front of Candler Hall was the site of early football games and a drill field for the ROTC Calvary in other days. Hubert Owens Memorial Fountain and Garden   Another beautiful fountain, honors the memory of the late Dr. Hubert Owens, former University professor and internationally known landscape architect who designed the Founder's Memorial Garden (also on North Campus). This fountain has been placed in the center of an attractive courtyard at the east end of Old College between the Administrative Building and the Lustrat House. The original plans were drawn by the late Dr. Owens. The President's Club Garden   Old College, which observes its 200th birthday this year, is the centerpiece for the large park (North Campus). On the south side of the building is the President's Garden with an attractive monument honoring major donors and is surrounded by shrubs and flowers which bloom seasonally. On the South Campus, D.W. Brooks Mall replaced D.W. Brooks Drive when the pavement was removed and replaced with a beautiful green space featuring walks amid trees, shrubs and other plantings. The Mall stretches four blocks from Carlton Street to Green Street. D.W. Brooks Mall   In addition, there has been extensive landscaping along Baxter and Lumpkin Streets featuring ornamental black wrought iron fencing, ornamentals, showy grasses, ground covers and other plantings. The Coliseum and surrounding grounds boasts lush trees including the Towns Oak from the Black Forest of Germany, a large beautiful monument to Athletics erected for the Olympics, manicured lawns and impressive floral plots. The Georgia Center for Continuing Education has its own Grounds staff and their work draws constant raves because of the extensive use of color and unusual shrubs in designs that surround the complex. A real serendipity that few people know about is the startling display of beautiful colorful annuals and perennials in the Experimental Gardens of the Horticulture department, located between Snelling Hall and the College of Pharmacy. A large formal garden, dating from the turn of the century, has been restored at the Wray-Nicholson House on South Hull Street across from Holiday Inn. The garden was originally planted as a memorial to Mrs. Lucy Nicholson, a founding member of the Athens Ladies Garden Club -- the first in America. UGA Horticultural Department's Experimental Gardens   The new East Campus features an unbelievably pleasing panorama of striking new buildings complimented by a variety of trees, ornamental shrubs, ground covers and flowers. Maintaining our beautiful campus is the responsibility of Dexter Adams '76, Director of the Grounds Department. Adams heads up a staff of 95 employees including Landscape Designer David Hale '80 and Chris Swann '95 who plans most of the floral designs. If you haven't toured the UGA campus recently, you should plan a visit to your alma mater and "smell the roses." Perhaps you will agree with our out-of-town guest: "The entire campus is a beautiful garden" -- in which all alumni can take pride. Claude also writes legacy stories that are also featured in the UGA Alumni Association's E-newsletter and on our Web Site. If you have an interesting legacy story please e-mail Claude at cmcbride@uga.edu.

*REGIONAL PROGRAMMING UPDATES 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, get in touch with UGA Alumni Association Programs Coordinator Ryan Cheek '02 at rcheek@uga.edu or 800-606-8786. *PICTURE REQUEST! Please share pictures of you and your family in your UGA finest at different landmarks in your area! Don't be shy! Be sure to include everyone's name and the location. Also remember to take Bulldog photos at all events and send them to Ryan Cheek '02 at rcheek@uga.edu. Sign up to receive e-mail updates about alumni activities in your city at our Online Community. CHICAGO, IL Join fellow UGA alums for the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival in Grant Park, Butler Field on Tuesday, August 17th, 2004. "Roman Holiday" begins at dark, approx. 8:18 p.m. Come at 6:00 P.M. for a potluck picnic! Find out more. TAMPA, FL Join Tampa area alumni and friends for two great August events! Find out more. NORFOLK, VA Bulldog Sailing Excursion Set sail with fellow Bulldogs on Saturday, August 14, 2004! Venture into the smooth waters of Hampton Roads' historical harbor Find out more. WINSTON-SALEM, NC Make plans to picnic with alumni and friends at Ernie Shore Field on Tuesday, August 17 as the Winston-Salem Warthogs take on the Wilimington Blue Rocks Find out more. *UGA CAR TAGS Send us a picture of the car tag you use to display your Georgia pride. Include name, hometown and class year. Please email to eogivens@uga.edu . To view car tags please visit the Dog Tags section.

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Join the UGA Alumni Association today and find out more about these and other great Association benefits and help support the best interests and traditions of Georgia's flagship University and its alumni worldwide. Special Offers for Alumni Association Members   ACDI, ADVANCED CAREER DEVELOPMENT INC. UGA Alumni Association members receive career counseling and online career development tools. Contact Colleen Sabatino for more information or to make a career counseling appointment at 1-877-500-7039 or csabatino@ACDInet.com. www.ACDInet.com         THE GEORGIA CLUB UGA Alumni Association members receive a 10% discount off greens fees! Log onto our website at www.thegeorgiaclub.com or call toll-free at 866-725-8100 for details.         UNIVERSITY PRESS 20% discount on all orders. www.ugapress.uga.edu         HARBOR CLUB ON LAKE OCONEE Association members receive discounted on greens fees at Harbor Club on Lake Oconee. $35 plus tax Mon-Thursday and $45 plus tax Friday-Sunday. Call in advance for tee times. 706-453-4414.   For a complete list of member benefits visit the membership page.   Should you need to receive the e-newsletter in a "text only" format, please e-mail Emily Givens. Pass this e-newsletter along to other UGA alums who may not be receiving it. Encourage them to join the UGA Online Community and keep up-to-date with all the UGA Alumni Association is doing for alumni and the University of Georgia. . . . AND THANKS FOR READING! Emily O. Givens Director of Communications eogivens@uga.edu