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Calendar of Events

Students enrolled in First-Year Odyssey seminars are required to attend at least three campus events during the semester.

UMatter: An Upstander Intervention Program

Wed. August 26, 2026, 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM - MLC Rm. 267
Step into our 60-90 minute interactive upstander intervention program, where college students will be given knowledge and skills to take action when they see someone in need. Change the narrative and become an upstander. Support Dawgs and FYOS Approved For more information on UMatter and upstander intervention go to: https://healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/
Event type: Discussion Host: Fontaine Center
More information: Bethany Hight, 706-542-8690, bh86996@uga.edu, //healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/

UMatter: An Upstander Intervention Program

Tue. September 1, 2026, 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM - Ramsey Student Center Rm. 203
Step into our 60-90 minute interactive upstander intervention program, where college students will be given knowledge and skills to take action when they see someone in need. Change the narrative and become an upstander. Support Dawgs and FYOS approved. For more information on UMatter and upstander intervention go to: https://healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/
Event type: Discussion Host: Fontaine Center
More information: Bethany Hight, 706-542-8690, bh86996@uga.edu, //healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/

UMatter: An Upstander Intervention Program

Mon. September 14, 2026, 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM - Rm. 117 West Campus Dining, Learning, and Well-Being Center (301 E Cloverhurst Ave)
Step into our 60-90 minute interactive upstander intervention program, where college students will be given knowledge and skills to take action when they see someone in need. Change the narrative and become an upstander. Support Dawgs and FYOS approved. For more information on UMatter and upstander intervention go to: https://healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/
Event type: Discussion Host: Fontaine Center
More information: Bethany Hight, 706-542-8690, bh86996@uga.edu, //healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/

Cinema Signals: The Breakfast Club

Tue. September 15, 2026, 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM - Rm. 117 West Campus Dining, Learning, and Well-Being Center (301 E Cloverhurst Ave)
Lights, camera, communication! Step into the work of cinema with “Cinema Signals”, an interactive program that explores the world of communication through the magic of movies and TV. We’ll dive into captivating clips, decode dynamics, and unravel the complexities of relationships in order to gain skills to apply to our own relationships.
Event type: Discussion Host: The Fontaine Center
More information: Bethany Hight, 706-542-8690, bh86996@uga.edu

UMatter: An Upstander Intervention Program

Thu. September 24, 2026, 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM - MLC Rm. 267
Step into our 60-90 minute interactive upstander intervention program, where college students will be given knowledge and skills to take action when they see someone in need. Change the narrative and become an upstander. Support Dawgs and FYOS approved. For more information on UMatter and upstander intervention go to: https://healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/
Event type: Discussion Host: Fontaine Center
More information: Bethany Hight, 706-542-8690, bh86996@uga.edu, //healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/

UMatter: An Upstander Intervention Program

Wed. October 7, 2026, 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM - Rm. 117 West Campus Dining, Learning, and Well-Being Center (301 E Cloverhurst Ave)
Step into our 60-90 minute interactive upstander intervention program, where college students will be given knowledge and skills to take action when they see someone in need. Change the narrative and become an upstander. Support Dawgs and FYOS approved. For more information on UMatter and upstander intervention go to: https://healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/
Event type: Discussion Host: Fontaine Center
More information: Bethany Hight, 706-542-8690, bh86996@uga.edu, //healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/

Digital Interpersonal Violence Education (DIVE)

Tue. October 13, 2026, 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM - Dining, Learning, and Well-Being Center RM 117
Join us for our 60–90-minute interactive seminar, as we plunge into topics related to navigating relationships online. Through this program, students will learn how to identify and act in sensitive online situations to support themselves and their peers. Don't just drift, dive in and shape a safer digital world.
Event type: Discussion Host: The Fontaine Center
More information: Rowan Tabatabaee, 706-542-8690, Rowan.Tabatabaee@uga.edu

UMatter: An Upstander Intervention Program

Mon. October 19, 2026, 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM - Ramsey Student Center Rm. 203
Step into our 60-90 minute interactive upstander intervention program, where college students will be given knowledge and skills to take action when they see someone in need. Change the narrative and become an upstander. Support Dawgs and FYOS approved. For more information on UMatter and upstander intervention go to: https://healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/
Event type: Discussion Host: Fontaine Center
More information: Bethany Hight, 706-542-8690, bh86996@uga.edu, //healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/

Cinema Signals: Scream

Wed. October 21, 2026, 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM - MLC Rm. 267
Lights, camera, communication! Step into the work of cinema with “Cinema Signals”, an interactive program that explores the world of communication through the magic of movies and TV. We’ll dive into captivating clips, decode dynamics, and unravel the complexities of relationships in order to gain skills to apply to our own relationships.
Event type: Discussion Host: The Fontaine Center
More information: Bethany Hight, 706-542-8690, bh86996@uga.edu

UMatter: An Upstander Intervention Program

Tue. October 27, 2026, 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM - Ramsey Student Center Rm. 203
Step into our 60-90 minute interactive upstander intervention program, where college students will be given knowledge and skills to take action when they see someone in need. Change the narrative and become an upstander. Support Dawgs and FYOS approved. For more information on UMatter and upstander intervention go to: https://healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/
Event type: Discussion Host: Fontaine Center
More information: Bethany Hight, 706-542-8690, bh86996@uga.edu, //healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/

UMatter: An Upstander Intervention Program

Wed. November 4, 2026, 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM - Rm. 117 West Campus Dining, Learning, and Well-Being Center (301 E Cloverhurst Ave)
Step into our 60-90 minute interactive upstander intervention program, where college students will be given knowledge and skills to take action when they see someone in need. Change the narrative and become an upstander. Support Dawgs and FYOS approved. For more information on UMatter and upstander intervention go to: https://healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/
Event type: Discussion Host: Fontaine Center
More information: Bethany Hight, 706-542-8690, bh86996@uga.edu, //healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/

UMatter: An Upstander Intervention Program

Tue. November 10, 2026, 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM - MLC Rm. 267
Step into our 60-90 minute interactive upstander intervention program, where college students will be given knowledge and skills to take action when they see someone in need. Change the narrative and become an upstander. Support Dawgs and FYOS approved. For more information on UMatter and upstander intervention go to: https://healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/
Event type: Discussion Host: Fontaine Center
More information: Bethany Hight, 706-542-8690, bh86996@uga.edu, //healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/

Digital Interpersonal Violence Education (DIVE)

Wed. November 11, 2026, 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM - MLC RM 267
Join us for our 60–90-minute interactive seminar, as we plunge into topics related to navigating relationships online. Through this program, students will learn how to identify and act in sensitive online situations to support themselves and their peers. Don't just drift, dive in and shape a safer digital world.
Event type: Discussion Host: The Fontaine Center
More information: Rowan Tabatabaee, 706-542-8690, Rowan.Tabatabaee@uga.edu

Cinema Signals: Bring It On

Wed. November 18, 2026, 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM - MLC Rm. 267
Lights, camera, communication! Step into the work of cinema with “Cinema Signals”, an interactive program that explores the world of communication through the magic of movies and TV. We’ll dive into captivating clips, decode dynamics, and unravel the complexities of relationships in order to gain skills to apply to our own relationships.
Event type: Discussion Host: The Fontaine Center
More information: Bethany Hight, 706-542-8690, bh86996@uga.edu

UMatter: An Upstander Intervention Program

Thu. November 19, 2026, 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM - Rm. 117 West Campus Dining, Learning, and Well-Being Center (301 E Cloverhurst Ave)
Step into our 60-90 minute interactive upstander intervention program, where college students will be given knowledge and skills to take action when they see someone in need. Change the narrative and become an upstander. Support Dawgs and FYOS approved. For more information on UMatter and upstander intervention go to: https://healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/
Event type: Discussion Host: Fontaine Center
More information: Bethany Hight, 706-542-8690, bh86996@uga.edu, //healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/

NOTE: The information included in this list of events was obtained from the sponsors. Although we will strive for perfection, we cannot be responsible for any misinformation provided to us regarding dates, times, and prices. If you would like to inquire about having an event included on the First-Year Odyssey event calendar, please email fyo@uga.edu with the relevant details.