The UGA Alumni Association is proud to wish the University of Georgia “Happy Birthday!”  Stay tuned to this page for a list of on campus and chapter activities that celebrate UGA’s anniversary. 

Every year the UGA Alumni Association and the UGA Emeriti Scholars sponsor the Founders Day Lecture to celebrate the University's birthday which is January 27. The lecture is held in the Chapel and has become a Founders Day tradition, drawing alumni, students, faculty, esteemed guests and members of the community.

Mason Public Leadership Lecture

January 28, 2013
UGA Chapel
10:10 a.m.

U.S. Senators Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) will share their views on leadership and public service as part of the Terry Leadership Speaker Series Mason Public Leadership Lecture. Warner, who will deliver the lecture, will be introduced by Chambliss and both will participate in the question and answer session following the lecture.

2013 Founders Day Lecture

January 30, 2013
UGA Chapel
2:00 p.m.
 
Lecture
“I Don't Believe I'd a' Told That! Understanding the South Through Humor”
Dr. James Cobb  ’69, ’72, ’75  
Spalding Distinguished Research Professor
 
Student Response
Charles Gowen Spalding ‘13

2013 Founders Day Life Member Reception (red title)

January 31, 2013
The Buckhead Club
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
UGA Alumni Association Life Members are invited to the annual celebration of the University’s Founders Day in Atlanta.  Exclusive to Life Members of the UGA Alumni Association, attendees will enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and a fabulous view of the city as they reconnect with fellow UGA graduates.
 
To RSVP for the 2013 Founders Day Life Member Reception, please CLICK HERE.