UGA Alumni Association Endowed Scholar Named
 Renelda Batts, incoming freshman and graduate of Westside High School in Augusta, GA is the recipient of an Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship. She plans to major in Business Management and has aspirations to study interior design and architecture. The first Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship was awarded last year to Vihn Duong. This scholarship is made possible through member support. Thank you for helping the Association continue to proudly support the academic excellence of the University of Georgia. Join the UGA Alumni Association today!
Save Money at the Bookstore
 Gear up for gameday at the UGA Bookstore. Show your UGA Alumni Association membership card and receive 10 percent off your purchase. (This does not apply to textbooks). Members can also take advantage of this discount when purchasing online. For a full list of member benefits, click here.
Not a member yet, but want to be, then join today and find out why more than 24,000 UGA alumni and friends support the UGA Alumni Association.
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Georgia Center
Certification Programs
Sherpa Executive Coaching
Certification Program
Take executive development to new heights with the Sherpa Executive Coaching Certification Program from the University of Georgia. The Sherpa Executive Coaching Certification Program teaches you to be an effective executive coach. 
Corporate Investigator and Private Detective Certificate Program
Learn the skills you need to become a Corporate Investigator or Private Detective. This 80-hour certificate program is designed for individuals desiring a new or expanded career
in investigation or corporate
security.
*South Campus Taligate
The UGA Alumni Association is proud to once again support the South Campus Tailgate Sept. 15 at Legion Field. Through member support, the Association is able to provide funds to numerous student and alumni activities as well as scholarships and fellowships. Hosted by the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the College of Family and Consumer Sciences, the Tailgate will start three hours before kick-off of the UGA - vs. Western Carolina game. Register by Sept. 7 online or by phone (706) 542-4111.
White Glove Dinners
The UGA Alumni Association encourages you to join the UGA Libraries this fall for an intimate dinner and presentation. Every Friday night before a home football game guests will enjoy dinner with friends then slip on white gloves to peruse through a special collection of books, rare manuscripts, maps and
photographs.
Welcome New Women's Golf Coach
 Kelley Hester '95, a standout golfer for Georgia in the 1990s was named UGA head women's golf coach. A native of Macon, Ga., Hester was a member of Georgia teams which captured 1993 and 1994 SEC Championships and finished fourth at the 1993 NCAA Championships. She posted 21 top-20 individual finishes in 40 events played from 1993-96.
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The UGA Alumni Association and a group of seniors have formed SoloSENIORS to foster interaction and networking among mature single professionals. The group is open to unmarried men and women at least 50 years of age who are members of the UGA Alumni Association.
Fulton County, GA SoloSENIORS
The first branch of the SoloSENIORS is being launched in Fulton County. If you would like to be involved, please contact Marjorie Bush.
For more information about SoloSENIORS click here.
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Moroccan Discovery: From the Imperial Cities to the Sahara
Nov. 27 - Dec. 10
Encounter Morocco's ancient ruins and sacred mosques, endless desert and storied mountains, imposing kasbahs and spirited souks. The tour features outstanding accommodations and visits to five UNESCO World Heritage sites including three cities: Meknes, Morocco's youngest imperial city; Volubulis, with its ancient Roman ruins; and Fez, Morocco's oldest imperial city which is prized for its cultural, religious, and educational institutions.
To see other exciting UGA Alumni Association tours offered throughout the year, visit the Alumni Tours Website. For more information on Alumni Tours please contact Director of Regional Programs and Alumni Tours Tami Gardner at (706)542-2251 or tgardner@uga.edu.
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Susan Reinhardt '84
 Acclaimed author of "Not Tonight Honey, Wait 'til I'm a Size 6" Susan Reinhardt '84 released her latest book, "Don't Sleep
with a Bubba Unless Your Eggs are in Wheelchairs."
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DC Chapter Tour of the White House
This is the second year the Chapter has
hosted a White House Tour.
Women's Golf Team Proclamation Presentation
July 9
Diane Johnson, associate executive director of membership & the Atlanta Alumni Center, with UGA golfers Veronique Drouin and Garrett Phillips.
Women's Tennis Proclamation Presentation
May 18
Diane Johnson, associate executive director of membership & the Atlanta Alumni Center with tennis players Adrienne Elsberry and Darya Ivanov, Coach Jeff Wallace and Assistant Coach Frank Polito.
Bulldog Breakfast Club with
John Finley '78
May 17
UGA Summer Student Orientation
May 19
The UGA Student Alumni Association welcomes its new members who joined during the summer orientation.
T.G.I.F. Mixer in Athens
June 8
Alumni Night at Legion Pool
June 20
Visit out photo album to see more photos from these and other Alumni Association events.
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Send us pictures of your newest additions! Contact
Shea Landers
for a free gift at 800-606-8786 and visit
the "Baby Dogs" section of our
photo album.
Robert Maxwell "Max" Walker was born Feb. 12, 2007 to Robert '00 and Kristen (Evans) Walker of Macon. He weighed 6 lbs. 8 oz. and joins big brother Trystan.
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*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.
Alumna Wins Emmy
Charu Kumarhia '99, a reporter for WLOS in Asheville, NC won an Emmy June 23, 2007 for "Remembering Mitch Carver" - a series of stories about an army pilot from Leicester, NC shot down in Iraq. The Emmy was awarded for "Best Continuing Coverage."
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The UGA Alumni Association in partnership with the UGA Career Center offer students and alumni numerous services to help you find, change or enhance your career. For more information, please contact, Associate Director for Alumni Career Services Nicole Lechene at 404-266-2622 to schedule your free career counseling session.
Career Counseling
A FREE individual career counseling session via telephone or in-person will help identify where you are in the career development process and allow us to create an action plan tailored to your needs.
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*First Friday
First Friday: Day with the Dawgs Aug. 31 promises to be unlike any before! A Bulldog Breakfast Club with hosts Coach Richt, David Jacobs '06 and Matt Stinchcomb '98 will kick off the event-filled day building up to an evening Pep Rally at Tate Plaza. Special guests throughout the day include, Damon Evans '92, '94, Dan Magill '42, Loran Smith '62, the Pep Band, Hairy Dog, UGA Cheerleaders and much more! The Bulldog Breakfast Club with Coach Richt is open only to UGA Alumni Association members, the cost is $5 and registration is now being accepted online.
*Membership Mania
 A $500 prize awaits the UGA Alumni Chapter or Club that signs up the most new members during a five-month membership drive. Awards will be given to the Chapter or Club that tallies the most new members and the Chapter or Club that has the largest percentage of membership growth during the campaign. See who is in the lead. The contest ends Dec. 31, 2007.
Faculty and Staff Authors' Reception
Join the UGA Alumni Association and the UGA Bookstore for the fourth annual Faculty and Staff Authors' Reception Sept. 26 at 3:30 p.m. at the UGA Bookstore. If you have published a book in the last 24 months, please
contact Robert Newsome at the UGA Bookstore at with publication information
by Sept. 4.
*UGA Teacher Appreciation Program
The UGA Alumni Association is creating a new series to recognize UGA graduates working in K-12 education in Georgia. If you are a teacher or administrator in the Athens/Clarke/Oconee areas contact Wanda Darden or in the metro Atlanta area, contact Meredith Carr and the Association organize a UGA Teacher Appreciation event at your school.
Athens CVB Needs Feedback
The Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) recently conducted market research to determine what is most unique about Athens and what kind of experience visitors have while in the city. The CVB developed a new logo to brand Athens. Feedback from UGA alumni is essential to completing the new look of the CVB. Please take a few moments to respond to the CVB's online survey.
RFBD Learning Through Listening Tours
The UGA Alumni Association is a proud sponsor of the Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFBD) program. The Association encourages you to take part in the RFBD Listening Tours scheduled for Sept. 6 and Oct. 10 at 8:30 a.m. at 120 Florida Ave., Athens, Ga. The sessions usually last about an hour and are informal. For more information on RFBD and the Listening Tours, please call (706) 549-1953.
UGA Capital Campaign
The University of Georgia has surpassed the $500 million milestone in its Archway to Excellence Campaign. President Michael F. Adams praised the commitment of alumni and friends who helped the university reach its target early. Click here for more information.
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On the
Regional Programs
page, use the dropdown menu to access your area Chapter or Club where the regional contact and scheduled activities are listed. For more information about UGA Alumni Association Regional Programs, contact Tami Gardner, the director of regional programs and alumni tours via e-mail or by phone at (800) 606-8786.
Calling the Dogs
Do you live in the Anderson, Greenville or Spartanburg areas of South Carolina? If so, the UGA Alumni Association would like to get you involved in the Upstate, SC Chapter. The UGA Alumni Association is also seeking a few good Dogs in Jackson County or Henry County, GA. If you reside in either of the above mentioned areas and are interested in establishing a UGA Alumni Association Chapter, please contact Tami Gardner.
No One Should Bark Alone
As fall approaches, thoughts turn toward the space "between the hedges." Join fellow UGA graduates and enthusiasts to watch the televised football games and cheer on the Bulldogs. Check your Chapter/Club Web page for details. If you are traveling, remember you can attend any UGA activity in any area - it's a great way to always feel at home.
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.
Austin, TX Club
Aug. 25, SEC Picnic, Ziller Park Polo Tables, 1 p.m.
Emerald Coast Club
Aug. 24, Pre-Season Game Watching Kick-Off,
Calypso Café, 7 p.m.
Sept. 8, Sprint Series Triathalon, Spinnaker Beach Club, 7 a.m.
Sept. 14-16, BBQ Festival, Carl Gray Park
The Emerald Coast, FL. Club is seeking volunteers for several community service projects that they have scheduled this fall. Please contact Jeff Weatherholtz '78.
Fulton County Chapter
Aug. 30, Chapter Kick-Off, Loco's Grill & Pub in Buckhead, 7 p.m.
Sept. 16, Community Service Project Day at Sunrise Retirement Home/Brighton Gardens of Buckhead
Panhandle/Pensacola Club
Aug. 24, Club Kick-Off, CUVA room of the Crown Plaza, 7 p.m.
Visit the Alumni Association Regional Program Website on a regular basis to
see what your Chapter/Club is planning. Attend the Chapter/Club events
and see who is in your area that you may know while making some new
UGA friends.
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The UGA Alumni Association invites you to start your day with fellow Alumni Association members at an upcoming Bulldog Breakfast Club.
Thursday, Sept. 6, 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Guest host is UGA Alumni Association Consultant Claude McBride '55. RSVP online.
Cost is $10 Alumni Association members, $5 Student members. Seating is limited and guests are encouraged to bring business cards. For more information please contact
Wanda Darden
or 706-542-8199.
*Alumni Association Days with Georgia Football
The UGA Alumni Association has a block of 250 tickets available for purchase to the Georgia/Western Carolina game, Sept. 15. The Association also has a block of 350 seats for the Georgia/Troy homecoming game. You must be an Alumni Association member to purchase tickets which are $40 per person. 
*Alumni Association Members-Only Pre-game Tailgate
Enjoy food and fun with fellow Association members at the Wray-Nicholson house three hours before the Georgia-Western Carolina kick-off. $10 per person. Children five and under are free. Your favorite tailgate refreshments will be served. To purchase tickets or for more information contact Event Coordinator Wanda Darden or call 800-606-8786.
*"Destroy Troy" Homecoming BBQ
Join fellow Bulldogs at the Wray-Nicholson House Nov. 2 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. for the third annual Homecoming BBQ and prepare to "Destroy Troy!" John Dunn and the Jazzmen will provide soulful sounds to dance the night away. Family fun including, the bounce house, hula hoops and face painting. Register by Oct. 15 and save $5. Click here to RSVP.
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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.
The UGA Alumni Association invites you to start your day with fellow Alumni Association members at an upcoming Bulldog Breakfast Club.
Thursday, Aug. 30, 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Guest host is Eddie Carneiro '99, manager, Gifford Hillegass & Ingwersen, LLP. This event is exclusive to University of Georgia Alumni Association members. Participants will be limited. RSVP online.
*FREE UGA Alumni Gathering
Join UGA alumni and friends at an upcoming FREE UGA Alumni Gathering
Sept. 13, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Sweet Lowdown, the newest hotspot in Midtown providing southern comfort food blended with a little sophistication. Register online.
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For information on UGA Alumni Association Student Programs please contact
Julie Cheney '99, Membership Program Coordinator - Student and Young Alumni Outreach
at 706-542-2251 or visit the Association's Student Programs
Website.
*Student Member Welcome Back Party
Calling all UGA Student Alumni Association card-carrying members! Make plans to join fellow SAA members Sept. 6 for the Association's Student Member Welcome Back Party. Join fellow SAA members from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Wray-Nicholson House (the big white one on S. Hull Street) for pizza, fun and live music by Jason Harwell - local Athens musician. Sponsored by Papa Johns. For more information contact Julie Cheney '99.
Save the Date
You have to earn it to wear it! Ring Week is scheduled for Oct. 29 - Nov. 2. Make plans to order your official UGA class ring. Stay tuned for more information.
Calling Young Alumni
Attention Young alumni ... we want to hear from you!
The UGA Alumni Association is planning activities and events to bring the Association's young alumni together and it wants to know what you want. Email jcheney@uga.edu with your ideas, thoughts, and comments on how you would like your Alumni Association to include you! Please be sure to include your name, email and class year.
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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.
Alumni Association Supports LEAD Program
The UGA Alumni Association assisted the Terry College of Business in joining a group of elite business schools around the country and hosting the Leadership, Education and Development (LEAD) Program in Business. LEAD recruits outstanding students from traditional as well as under-represented diverse communities to expose them to careers in business.
*Save the Date Game Watching Party
Don't miss the third annual Multicultural Game Watching Party. Watch the Bulldogs as they take on Tennessee Oct. 6. It will be an exciting day of mixing, mingling, eating and cheering on the Dawgs in a private room at a location to be determined.
*Jazz on the Lawn
The UGA Alumni Association Multicultural Programs is bringing back the renowned John Dunn and the Jazzmen band for Jazz on the Lawn Nov. 3 from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Wray-Nicholson House. Celebrate UGA Homecoming 2007 as the sun sets on Athens.
2008 Multicultural Alumni Conference
Mark your calendars for Feb. 22 - 24, 2008 for MAC '08 at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. All former members of the African American Choral Ensemble are encouraged to perform in the 20th Anniversary Concert. Also, all former counselors of BEST will gather for a reunion as a part of the conference.
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Calling All Legacy Families!
The UGA Alumni Association is seeking photos of families with three or more generations of UGA graduates. Please email family photos to Amber Mangle. Be sure to include your name and class year as well as the names and class years of family graduates. These photos will be placed on the Association's Web site and may be selected as a Legacy feature for the E-Newsletter.
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As a UGA Alumni Association member, you receive amazing deals and discounts nationwide. For a full list of Bulldog Benefits click here.
UGA Credit Card
Request the University of Georgia credit card! Show your pride each time you use it. Brought to you by the UGA Alumni Association and Bank of America.
Credit card application
Atlanta Alumni Center
Alumni Association members receive an additional 10 percent discount on room rentals at the Atlanta Alumni Center. The Alumni Center is the perfect venue for your next function. For additional information and to learn more about the Alumni Center, click here.
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I have been a loyal member of the UGA Alumni Association for approaching 10 years. I must say, the Association does a fantastic job keeping in contact with alumni and offering interesting opportunities for us to remain connected.
- Ryan M. Hill '93.
Loved reading it - full of information - nice layout.
- Laura A. Finnell M.Ed. '91
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