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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.

World Fest

Mon. November 2, 2026, 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM - Tate West Lawn
The official kick-off to International Education Month- Join us for food, fun activities, and more!
Event type: Personal Enrichment    Host: The Center for Global and Cultural Student Engagement
More information: gse@uga.edu, //www.instagram.com/UGACGCSE

University Health Center Self-Guided Tour

Tue. November 3, 2026, 09:00 AM - 03:03 PM - University Health Center 55 Carlton Street Athens, GA 30602
Students are invited to come to the University Health Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays between 9 am and 11 am OR 2 pm and 4PM pm for a self-guided tour of our facility. Students should check in at registration where you will receive a scavenger hunt card and a bag for all the great swag you will receive while you are here. The tour takes approximately 1 hour to complete. Students should not come between 12 and 2 because many of our departments are closed for lunch.
Event type: Tour    Host: Missy Jackson, DNP, WHNP-BC Director of Nursing & Care Management
More information: Missy Jackson, 706-542-8707, missy.jackson@uga.edu, healthcenter.uga.edu

Student Perspectives

Tue. November 3, 2026, 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
Join one of our student guides for a conversational tour of the permanent collection. Experience the galleries through the eyes of UGA undergraduates as they explore objects from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
Event type: Tour    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

Exhibition Panel Discussion and Reception for “Cornucopia: Ties That Bind”

Tue. November 3, 2026, 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM - Lamar Dodd School of Art | S151
The Dodd Galleries present an exhibition panel during the UGA Spotlight on the Arts Festival in conjunction with the exhibition Cornucopia: Ties That Bind curated by Professor Joe Norman, on view in the Lupin Gallery through November 6. This panel will feature renowned artists Ben F. Jones and Bob Dilworth and be co-moderated by distinguished art historians Dr. Leslie King Hammond and Dr. Lowery Stokes Sims (former curator of contemporary and modern art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art).
Event type: Exhibition Reception / Lecture    Host: Francis Oliver
More information: Francis Oliver, Francis.Oliver@uga.edu, //art.uga.edu/event/exhibition-panel-discuss

University Health Center Self-Guided Tour

Wed. November 4, 2026, 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM - University Health Center 55 Carlton Street Athens, GA 30602
Students are invited to come to the University Health Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays between 9 am and 11 am OR 2 pm and 4PM pm for a self-guided tour of our facility. Students should check in at registration where you will receive a scavenger hunt card and a bag for all the great swag you will receive while you are here. The tour takes approximately 1 hour to complete. Students should not come between 12 and 2 because many of our departments are closed for lunch.
Event type: Tour    Host: Missy Jackson, DNP, WHNP-BC Director of Nursing & Care Management
More information: Missy Jackson, 706-542-8707, missy.jackson@uga.edu, healthcenter.uga.edu

Tour at Two

Wed. November 4, 2026, 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection and are led by museum docents.
Event type: Tour    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

History Film Series: All the President's Men

Wed. November 4, 2026, 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM - 221 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St. Athens, GA 30602
Join us for a screening of All the President's Men (1976, dir. Alan Pakula), with an introduction by Professor Ellie Shermer. Academy Award winners Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman star in this true story as Washington Post reporters Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, whose investigation of a seemingly minor hotel room break-in uncovers the greatest political scandal in United States history and leads to the downfall of President Richard Nixon.
Event type: Film    Host: Chris Choe, UGA Department of History
More information: Chris Choe, christianchoe@uga.edu, //history.uga.edu/events/content/2026/histor

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/

University Health Center Self-Guided Tour

Thu. November 5, 2026, 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM - University Health Center 55 Carlton Street Athens, GA 30602
Students are invited to come to the University Health Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays between 9 am and 11 am OR 2 pm and 4PM pm for a self-guided tour of our facility. Students should check in at registration where you will receive a scavenger hunt card and a bag for all the great swag you will receive while you are here. The tour takes approximately 1 hour to complete. Students should not come between 12 and 2 because many of our departments are closed for lunch.
Event type: Tour    Host: Missy Jackson, DNP, WHNP-BC Director of Nursing & Care Management
More information: Missy Jackson, 706-542-8707, missy.jackson@uga.edu, healthcenter.uga.edu

Student Perspectives

Thu. November 5, 2026, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
Join one of our student guides for a conversational tour of the permanent collection. Experience the galleries through the eyes of UGA undergraduates as they explore objects from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
Event type: Tour    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, georgiamuseum

AI Tools in the Workplace

Thu. November 5, 2026, 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM - AI & Data Studio (Main Library 3rd Fl), Main Library
An introduction to tools and techniques for streamlining day-to-day work tasks with office integrated AI tools like Copilot and Gemini. This is an in-person workshop.
This event is limited to 20 students
Reservation information: From the event webpage, link provided: https://calendar.libs.uga.edu/event/17311588
Event type: Lecture    Host: Kelly Jones
More information: Kelly Jones, kelly.jones25@uga.edu, //www.libs.uga.edu/events/ai-tools-workplace

LSU New Orleans Innsbruck Summer School Info Session

Thu. November 5, 2026, 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM - MLC 253
Come learn about the opportunity to study at the University of Innsbruck for 6 weeks during the summer.
Event type: Study Abroad    Host: Office of Global Engagement | Cat Frederking
More information: Cat Frederking, cat.powers@uga.edu

UGA Exchanges Group Advising

Thu. November 5, 2026, 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM - MLC Room 267
Group advising sessions for students interested in UGA Exchange programs.
This event is limited to 40 students
Event type: Advising Session    Host: Office of Global Engagement
More information: Greg Hawrelak, 706-542-2900, gregory.hawrelak@uga.edu, studyaway.uga.edu

Emotional Intelligence: Understanding Yourself and Others

Thu. November 5, 2026, 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM - Miller Learning Center Room 268
How can understanding and managing emotions help us build a happier, more successful, and more meaningful life? Emotional intelligence (EQ) is understanding and managing your emotions while respecting others’ feelings. It supports better decisions, stronger relationships, effective problem-solving, and success in school, work, and life through thoughtful responses rather than impulsive reactions.
Event type: Personal Enrichment    Host: Office of Emergency Preparedness
More information: Noelle Broadnax, 706-542-5845, broadnax@uga.edu

Lecture: Kirsten Buick, “Who Is Responsible for Remembering? Three 19th-Century Case Studies @ Visua

Thu. November 5, 2026, 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
Kirsten Pai Buick is a professor of art history at the University of New Mexico, where she has taught since 2001. Buick specializes in American art, focusing her research on African American art, the impact of race and gender on the history of art, representations of the American landscape and the history of women as patrons and collectors of the arts. https://georgiamuseum.org/events/lecture-kirsten-buick/
Event type: Lecture    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

International Coffee Hour with Dawgs for Israel

Fri. November 6, 2026, 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM - Victor K. Wilson Ballroom, Memorial Hall
International Coffee Hour is a weekly gathering bringing UGA students, faculty, staff, and community members together over coffee, international cuisine, and conversation. Enjoy free food and meet someone new every Friday from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm in the Victor K. Wilson Ballroom.
Event type: Personal Enrichment    Host: The Center for Global and Cultural Student Engagement
More information: gse@uga.edu, //cgcse.uga.edu/gse/international-coffee-hou

Fall 2026 Dodd Market

Fri. November 6, 2026, 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM - Lamar Dodd School of Art | Atrium + Courtyard
Get ready for another Dodd Market — a signature student-run event profiling over 100 student artists at UGA organized by the Lamar Dodd School of Art’s Dodd Ambassadors. The Dodd Market’s mission is to provide valuable selling experience to art students and to engage the UGA and Athens community with student artists. We are excited to showcase the talent at the Dodd and by art students across UGA.
Event type: Market/Sale    Host: Francis Oliver
More information: Francis Oliver, Francis.Oliver@uga.edu, //www.doddmarket.com/

Parents Weekend Info Session

Fri. November 6, 2026, 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM - MLC 148
Come learn all about UGA Study Abroad opportunities!
Event type: Study Abroad    Host: Office of Global Engagement
More information: Megan Laconico, meganedwards@uga.edu

Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone | Panel Discussions: Research, Materiality and the Archive

Fri. November 6, 2026, 01:00 PM - 03:45 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
How do we reconstruct the history of an artist when the traditional archives are silent? How does the historical narrative come together to engage new audiences and give new insights into the work of artists from previous eras like Edmonia Lewis? In conjunction with the landmark exhibition “Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone,” the Georgia Museum of Art will present two panel discussions centering on the methodologies used to reconstruct the life and legacy of this artist.
Event type: Art    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

UGA Theatre: Guys & Dolls

Fri. November 6, 2026, 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM - Fine Arts Theatre Fine Arts Building 255 Baldwin St.
Guys and Dolls, a dazzling celebration of Broadway. A bold, joyful spectacle filled with gamblers, nightlife, and romance. Set in mid-century New York City, the story follows suave Sky Masterson, lovable Nathan Detroit, and a cast of hustlers, showgirls, and more. Luck and love collide in unexpected ways. Classics like “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” capture the wit and charm of golden age of American musicals. This crowd-pleaser is nothing short of a Broadway event.
Ticket charge: $7
To obtain tickets: https://ugapac.evenue.net/events/theatre-and-film-department
Event type: Theatre    Host: UGA Department of Theatre and Film
More information: Clay Chastain, 706-542-4247, wclay87@uga.edu

Student Perspectives

Sat. November 7, 2026, 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
Join one of our student guides for a conversational tour of the permanent collection. Experience the galleries through the eyes of UGA undergraduates as they explore objects from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
Event type: Tour    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

UGA Theatre: Guys & Dolls

Sat. November 7, 2026, 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM - Fine Arts Theatre Fine Arts Building 255 Baldwin St.
Guys and Dolls, a dazzling celebration of Broadway. A bold, joyful spectacle filled with gamblers, nightlife, and romance. Set in mid-century New York City, the story follows suave Sky Masterson, lovable Nathan Detroit, and a cast of hustlers, showgirls, and more. Luck and love collide in unexpected ways. Classics like “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” capture the wit and charm of golden age of American musicals. This crowd-pleaser is nothing short of a Broadway event.
Ticket charge: $7
To obtain tickets: https://ugapac.evenue.net/events/theatre-and-film-department
Event type: Theatre    Host: UGA Department of Theatre and Film
More information: Clay Chastain, 706-542-4247, wclay87@uga.edu

Shop with a Bulldog (SWAB)

Sun. November 8, 2026, 08:15 AM - 04:15 PM - Cedar Shoals High School & Bussed to/from Walmart
Become a mentor with Shop with a Bulldawg (SWAB)! On Sunday, November 8, you and another UGA student will be paired with a local elementary student for a day of holiday shopping, gift wrapping, activities, and fun. Sign up with a friend or meet someone new! Each mentor raises $75, providing $150 per mentor pair for their mentee’s shopping experience. It’s a great way to earn service hours, meet other UGA students, and make a meaningful impact in the Athens community.
Event type:     Host: Shop with a Bulldawg (SWAB) Shifts as early as 8:15am-11am as late at 2-4:15PM
More information: Nando Arriola, 404-667-3287, executivedirector@swabuga.org, //form.jotform.com/SWAB_UGA/sign-up-26?utm_source=chatgpt.com

UGA Theatre: Guys & Dolls

Sun. November 8, 2026, 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM - Fine Arts Theatre Fine Arts Building 255 Baldwin St.
Guys and Dolls, a dazzling celebration of Broadway. A bold, joyful spectacle filled with gamblers, nightlife, and romance. Set in mid-century New York City, the story follows suave Sky Masterson, lovable Nathan Detroit, and a cast of hustlers, showgirls, and more. Luck and love collide in unexpected ways. Classics like “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” capture the wit and charm of golden age of American musicals. This crowd-pleaser is nothing short of a Broadway event.
Ticket charge: $7
To obtain tickets: https://ugapac.evenue.net/events/theatre-and-film-department
Event type: Theatre    Host: UGA Department of Theatre and Film
More information: Clay Chastain, 706-542-4247, wclay87@uga.edu

Student Perspectives

Sun. November 8, 2026, 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
Join one of our student guides for a conversational tour of the permanent collection. Experience the galleries through the eyes of UGA undergraduates as they explore objects from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
Event type: Tour    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

University Health Center Self-Guided Tour

Tue. November 10, 2026, 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM - University Health Center 55 Carlton Street Athens, GA 30602
Students are invited to come to the University Health Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays between 9 am and 11 am OR 2 pm and 4PM pm for a self-guided tour of our facility. Students should check in at registration where you will receive a scavenger hunt card and a bag for all the great swag you will receive while you are here. The tour takes approximately 1 hour to complete. Students should not come between 12 and 2 because many of our departments are closed for lunch.
Event type: Tour    Host: Missy Jackson, DNP, WHNP-BC Director of Nursing & Care Management
More information: Missy Jackson, 706-542-8707, missy.jackson@uga.edu, healthcenter.uga.edu

Susan Mattern asks, "Who is Odysseus?"

Tue. November 10, 2026, 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM - Park Hall, Room 265
Join us this week as Susan Mattern asks, "Who is Odysseus?" Since 2016, our popular Lunchtime Time Machine series has brought history to life. Our award-winning faculty draw from Women's, African American, Asian, and Latinx history to spark curiosity with humor and little-known facts. Why does history matter? Join our time machine this year and think about it! Pizza will be served.
Event type: Lecture    Host: History Department
More information: history@uga.edu, //hist.franklin.uga.edu/events/content/2026/

Student Perspectives

Tue. November 10, 2026, 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
Join one of our student guides for a conversational tour of the permanent collection. Experience the galleries through the eyes of UGA undergraduates as they explore objects from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
Event type: Tour    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

Art History Faculty Lecture with Nell Andrew | The Puppet in the Avant-Garde Imagination

Tue. November 10, 2026, 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM - Lamar Dodd School of Art | N100
Join us for an Art History Faculty Lecture with Professor Nell Andrew. She teaches courses in European and Latin American Modern Art, modernism and the historical avant-garde, dance history, and early film. She is also a co-director of the Interdisciplinary Modernisms Workshop and faculty research cluster sponsored by the University of Georgia’s Willson Center for Humanities and Arts.
Event type: Lecture    Host: Francis Oliver
More information: Francis Oliver, Francis.Oliver@uga.edu, //art.uga.edu/event/art-history-faculty-lect

Rural Connections Networking Dinner

Tue. November 10, 2026, 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM - Magnolia Ballroom, Georgia Center
The Rural Connections Networking Dinner brings together rural students, alumni, faculty, and staff to build community and strengthen connections across UGA. The evening celebrates the experiences and strengths shaped by rural communities while creating space for meaningful relationships and shared opportunities. Dress for this event is Business Casual, and dinner will be provided.
This event is limited to 100 students
Reservation information: https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/2024516
Event type: Personal and Professional Development    Host: Hosted in collaboration by the Office of Academic and Community Engagement, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Carl Vinson Institute of Government, Archway Partnership, Office for Student Success and Achievement, and UGA Mentor Progr
More information: Andrew Long, andrew.long@uga.edu

Jon Boorstin to Discuss The American

Tue. November 10, 2026, 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM - UGA Special Collections Libraries Room 285
Join the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame and the University of Georgia Press on Tuesday, November 10, at 6:00 pm for a talk with Jon Boorstin, author of The American: The Hidden History of Daniel J. Boorstin and His Twentieth Century. After the talk, attendees will enjoy a reception with light refreshments provided. This event is free and open to the public! Books will be available for purchase on site. Parking in the Hull Street Deck is free after 5pm.
Event type: Discussion    Host: UGA Special Collections Libraries University of Georgia Press
More information: Meredith Young, 7065428205, meredithbyoung@uga.edu, //www.libs.uga.edu/events/jon-boorstin-discuss-american-hidden-history-daniel-j-boorstin-and-his-twentieth-century

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/

University Health Center Self-Guided Tour

Wed. November 11, 2026, 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM - University Health Center 55 Carlton Street Athens, GA 30602
Students are invited to come to the University Health Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays between 9 am and 11 am OR 2 pm and 4PM pm for a self-guided tour of our facility. Students should check in at registration where you will receive a scavenger hunt card and a bag for all the great swag you will receive while you are here. The tour takes approximately 1 hour to complete. Students should not come between 12 and 2 because many of our departments are closed for lunch.
Event type: Tour    Host: Missy Jackson, DNP, WHNP-BC Director of Nursing & Care Management
More information: Missy Jackson, 706-542-8707, missy.jackson@uga.edu, healthcenter.uga.edu

Artful Conversation: “Minnehaha”

Wed. November 11, 2026, 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
Artful Conversation programs are 30 minutes long, focus on just one work of art and provide opportunities for close looking, open-ended dialogue and discovery. Join Callan Steinmann, director of learning and engagement, for a conversation on Edmonia Lewis’ small sculpture “Minnehaha.”
Event type: Discussion    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

Stress Management Workshop

Wed. November 11, 2026, 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM - Dining, Learning, Well-being Center Room 124
Join this workshop to better understand what stress looks like, learn practical strategies for managing it, explore mindfulness tools, & more!
This event is limited to 45 students
Event type: Personal Enrichment    Host: Fontaine Center
More information: Aspen Brown, Aspen.Brown@uga.edu, //uga.campuslabs.com/engage

Stress Management Workshop

Wed. November 11, 2026, 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM - Dining, Learning, and Well-Being Center Room 124
Join this workshop to better understand what stress looks like, learn practical strategies for managing it, explore mindfulness tools, & more!
Event type: Personal Enrichment    Host: Fontaine Center
More information: Aspen Brown, aspen.brown@uga.edu, //uga.campuslabs.com/engage

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

University Health Center Self-Guided Tour

Thu. November 12, 2026, 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM - University Health Center 55 Carlton Street Athens, GA 30602
Students are invited to come to the University Health Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays between 9 am and 11 am OR 2 pm and 4PM pm for a self-guided tour of our facility. Students should check in at registration where you will receive a scavenger hunt card and a bag for all the great swag you will receive while you are here. The tour takes approximately 1 hour to complete. Students should not come between 12 and 2 because many of our departments are closed for lunch.
Event type: Tour    Host: Missy Jackson, DNP, WHNP-BC Director of Nursing & Care Management
More information: Missy Jackson, 706-542-8707, missy.jackson@uga.edu, healthcenter.uga.edu

Student Zine-Making Night

Thu. November 12, 2026, 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
Join the Georgia Museum of Art Student Association and the Art Library (Lamar Dodd School of Art) at the museum to make your own zine. Don’t know where to start? Not sure what a zine is? Looking for a creative outlet? We have you covered. We will introduce how to make a zine and provide a range of materials plus snacks and drinks.
Event type: Art    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

UGA Theatre: Guys & Dolls

Thu. November 12, 2026, 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM - Fine Arts Theatre Fine Arts Building 255 Baldwin St.
Guys and Dolls, a dazzling celebration of Broadway. A bold, joyful spectacle filled with gamblers, nightlife, and romance. Set in mid-century New York City, the story follows suave Sky Masterson, lovable Nathan Detroit, and a cast of hustlers, showgirls, and more. Luck and love collide in unexpected ways. Classics like “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” capture the wit and charm of golden age of American musicals. This crowd-pleaser is nothing short of a Broadway event
Ticket charge: $7
To obtain tickets: https://ugapac.evenue.net/events/theatre-and-film-department
Event type: Theatre    Host: UGA Department of Theatre and Film
More information: Clay Chastain, 706-542-4247, wclay87@uga.edu

Keb’ Mo’

Thu. November 12, 2026, 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM - Hodgson Concert Hall, UGA Performing Arts Center
With five Grammys, fourteen Blues Foundation Awards, and a career spanning nearly five decades, Keb’ Mo’ remains a driving force in modern roots music. He spent years honing his craft behind the scenes before his acclaimed 1994 debut introduced his genre-bending sound to the world. Since then, he’s topped charts, collaborated with legends, and performed on the world’s biggest stages.
Ticket charge: $15
To obtain tickets: Securing tickets for UGA Presents performances couldn’t be easier. There are three ways to choose from: 1. Reserve tickets online 24/7 at pac.uga.edu. 2. Call the Performing Arts Center Box Office at (706) 542-4400, Mon.-Fri., 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m
Event type: Music    Host: UGA Presents.
More information: Mark Mobley, markmobley@uga.edu, //pac.uga.edu/event/keb-mo/

Georgia Resiliency and Integrity Training (G.R.I.T.)

Fri. November 13, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Memorial Hall 212
G.R.I.T. is a resiliency workshop designed to empower you to build your bark at UGA. Learn strategies that will help you face adversity with confidence, adapt to change, and maintain a positive outlook as you accomplish your goals.
This event is limited to 10 students
Reservation information: Use the Bookings link to register: https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/book/GRIT@groups.uga.edu/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true
Event type: Personal Enrichment    Host: Office of Student Conduct
More information: 706-542-1131, conduct@uga.edu, //conduct.uga.edu/georgia-resiliency-and-int

International Coffee Hour with Turkish Student Association

Fri. November 13, 2026, 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM - Victor K. Wilson Ballroom, Memorial Hall
International Coffee Hour is a weekly gathering bringing UGA students, faculty, staff, and community members together over coffee, international cuisine, and conversation. Enjoy free food and meet someone new every Friday from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm in the Victor K. Wilson Ballroom.
Event type: Personal Enrichment    Host: The Center for Global and Cultural Student Engagement
More information: gse@uga.edu, //cgcse.uga.edu/gse/international-coffee-hou

UGA Theatre: Guys & Dolls

Fri. November 13, 2026, 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM - Fine Arts Theatre Fine Arts Building 255 Baldwin St.
Guys and Dolls, a dazzling celebration of Broadway. A bold, joyful spectacle filled with gamblers, nightlife, and romance. Set in mid-century New York City, the story follows suave Sky Masterson, lovable Nathan Detroit, and a cast of hustlers, showgirls, and more. Luck and love collide in unexpected ways. Classics like “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” capture the wit and charm of golden age of American musicals. This crowd-pleaser is nothing short of a Broadway event.
Ticket charge: $7
To obtain tickets: https://ugapac.evenue.net/events/theatre-and-film-department
Event type: Theatre    Host: UGA Department of Theatre and Film
More information: Clay Chastain, 706-542-4247, wclay87@uga.edu

UGA Theatre: Guys & Dolls

Sun. November 15, 2026, 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM - Fine Arts Theatre Fine Arts Building 255 Baldwin St.
Guys and Dolls, a dazzling celebration of Broadway. A bold, joyful spectacle filled with gamblers, nightlife, and romance. Set in mid-century New York City, the story follows suave Sky Masterson, lovable Nathan Detroit, and a cast of hustlers, showgirls, and more. Luck and love collide in unexpected ways. Classics like “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” capture the wit and charm of golden age of American musicals. This crowd-pleaser is nothing short of a Broadway event.
Ticket charge: $7
To obtain tickets: https://ugapac.evenue.net/events/theatre-and-film-department
Event type: Theatre    Host: UGA Department of Theatre and Film
More information: Clay Chastain, 706-542-4247, wclay87@uga.edu

Student Perspectives

Sun. November 15, 2026, 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
Join one of our student guides for a conversational tour of the permanent collection. Experience the galleries through the eyes of UGA undergraduates as they explore objects from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
Event type: Tour    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

University Health Center Self-Guided Tour

Tue. November 17, 2026, 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM - University Health Center 55 Carlton Street Athens, GA 30602
Students are invited to come to the University Health Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays between 9 am and 11 am OR 2 pm and 4PM pm for a self-guided tour of our facility. Students should check in at registration where you will receive a scavenger hunt card and a bag for all the great swag you will receive while you are here. The tour takes approximately 1 hour to complete. Students should not come between 12 and 2 because many of our departments are closed for lunch.
Event type: Tour    Host: Missy Jackson, DNP, WHNP-BC Director of Nursing & Care Management
More information: Missy Jackson, 706-542-8707, missy.jackson@uga.edu, healthcenter.uga.edu

Student Perspectives

Tue. November 17, 2026, 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
Join one of our student guides for a conversational tour of the permanent collection. Experience the galleries through the eyes of UGA undergraduates as they explore objects from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
Event type: Tour    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

Georgia Resiliency and Integrity Training (G.R.I.T.)

Tue. November 17, 2026, 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM - Memorial Hall 212
G.R.I.T. is a resiliency workshop designed to empower you to build your bark at UGA. Learn strategies that will help you face adversity with confidence, adapt to change, and maintain a positive outlook as you accomplish your goals.
This event is limited to 10 students
Reservation information: Use the Bookings link to register: https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/book/GRIT@groups.uga.edu/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true
Event type: Personal Enrichment    Host: Office of Student Conduct
More information: 706-542-1131, conduct@uga.edu, //conduct.uga.edu/georgia-resiliency-and-int

Study Abroad In Oceania

Tue. November 17, 2026, 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM - MLC Room 245
Info session on the numerous opportunities to study abroad in Oceania.
This event is limited to 25 students
Event type: Forum/Panel    Host: Office of Global Engagement
More information: Colleen Larson, 706-542-2900, clarson@uga.edu, studyaway.uga.edu

MFECOE Future Forward Workshop: Career by Design

Tue. November 17, 2026, 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM - Aderhold Hall room 116
Students will explore three key decisions that can help them navigate their careers with clarity and confidence. Participants will leave with a personalized Career by Design Blueprint—a practical guide for making thoughtful career and life decisions throughout college and beyond. Join UGA alumna, Dr. Tonya Cornileus, for this engaging conversation.
Event type: Career Development     Host: Mary Frances Early College of Education
More information: Kayla McKinney, 7065422019, kaylamck@uga.edu, //uga.questionpro.com/mfecoeworkshop

University Health Center Self-Guided Tour

Wed. November 18, 2026, 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM - University Health Center 55 Carlton Street Athens, GA 30602
Students are invited to come to the University Health Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays between 9 am and 11 am OR 2 pm and 4PM pm for a self-guided tour of our facility. Students should check in at registration where you will receive a scavenger hunt card and a bag for all the great swag you will receive while you are here. The tour takes approximately 1 hour to complete. Students should not come between 12 and 2 because many of our departments are closed for lunch.
Event type: Tour    Host: Missy Jackson, DNP, WHNP-BC Director of Nursing & Care Management
More information: Missy Jackson, 706-542-8707, missy.jackson@uga.edu, healthcenter.uga.edu

GIS Day @ UGA

Wed. November 18, 2026, 11:30 AM - 04:30 PM - UGA Special Collections Library: Rooms 277 & 285
GIS Day @ UGA highlights how spatial data, Geographic Information Science, and GIS technologies can be used to address real world challenges in science, government, and society. The event features GIS-related workshops and speakers, along with a networking fair that connects students with research, internship, and career opportunities. GIS Day @ UGA also showcases the GIS-related work of undergraduate and graduate students at UGA.
Event type: The event features workshops, guest speakers, student competitions, and a networking fair.    Host: Kayla Anderson, Meagan Duever, & Carter Epperson (Co-Chairs of GIS Day @ UGA 2026)
More information: Kayla Anderson, kayla.anderson@uga.edu

Tour at Two

Wed. November 18, 2026, 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection and are led by museum docents.
Event type: Tour    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

UGA Exchanges Group Advising

Wed. November 18, 2026, 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM - MLC Room 267
Group advising sessions for students interested in UGA Exchange programs.
This event is limited to 40 students
Event type: Advising Session    Host: Office of Global Engagement
More information: Greg Hawrelak, 706-542-2900, gregory.hawrelak@uga.edu, studyaway.uga.edu

November Knockout

Wed. November 18, 2026, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM - Ramsey Student Center (Boxing Studio)
Get ready to knock out the final weeks of the semester with our high-intensity, combat-driven workout that blends MMA striking and self-defense to help you build strength, speed, and confidence! Step into the ring and end the month with a knockout performance!
This event is limited to 15 students
Event type: Fitness & Well-Being    Host: UGA Recreational Sports
More information: Brody Couch, brody.couch@uga.edu, //shop.recsports.uga.edu/Program/GetProgramD

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

University Health Center Self-Guided Tour

Thu. November 19, 2026, 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM - University Health Center 55 Carlton Street Athens, GA 30602
Students are invited to come to the University Health Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays between 9 am and 11 am OR 2 pm and 4PM pm for a self-guided tour of our facility. Students should check in at registration where you will receive a scavenger hunt card and a bag for all the great swag you will receive while you are here. The tour takes approximately 1 hour to complete. Students should not come between 12 and 2 because many of our departments are closed for lunch.
Event type: Tour    Host: Missy Jackson, DNP, WHNP-BC Director of Nursing & Care Management
More information: Missy Jackson, 706-542-8707, missy.jackson@uga.edu, healthcenter.uga.edu

2026 Election Recap

Thu. November 19, 2026, 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM - Special Collections Libraries, Auditorium
A panel discussion on the results of the 2026 election cycle. Speakers will unpack the election outcomes and analyze potential implications for Georgia and the nation. Panelists include: Maya Prabhu from PeachPol, Trey Hood from the University of Georgia, Karen Owen from the University of West Georgia, and Ronald Keith Gaddie from Texas Christian University. Bill Crane, communication strategist and Chief Political Analyst for WSB-TV, will moderate the event.
Event type: Discussion    Host: Kaylynn Washnock Stooksbury
More information: Kaylynn Stooksbury, washnock@uga.edu, //www.libs.uga.edu/events/2026-election-recap

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/

Yoga in the Galleries

Thu. November 19, 2026, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
Join us for a free yoga class surrounded by works of art in the galleries. Led by instructors from Yoga and Pilates for the People, this program is free and open to both beginner and experienced yogis. Sanitized mats are provided. Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets are available in the lobby starting at 5:15 p.m.
Reservation information: Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets are available in the lobby starting at 5:15 p.m.
Event type: Personal Enrichment    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

Drawing in the Galleries: Edmonia Lewis

Thu. November 19, 2026, 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
Join Luke Graves for a one-day figure drawing workshop inspired by the sculpture of Edmonia Lewis. Participants will draw from sculptural references while focusing on proportion, gesture and the translation of three-dimensional form using line and value. Emphasis will be placed on observing structure, light and shadow to build convincing, expressive figures. Through guided demonstrations and individual feedback, artists will develop both technical skills and a deeper understanding of form.
Reservation information: This program is free but seats are limited; to reserve a spot email gmoa-tours@uga.edu.
Event type: Art    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

International Coffee Hour with Education Abroad Ambassadors

Fri. November 20, 2026, 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM - Victor K. Wilson Ballroom, Memorial Hall
International Coffee Hour is a weekly gathering bringing UGA students, faculty, staff, and community members together over coffee, international cuisine, and conversation. Enjoy free food and meet someone new every Friday from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm in the Victor K. Wilson Ballroom.
Event type: Personal Enrichment    Host: The Center for Global and Cultural Student Engagement
More information: gse@uga.edu, //cgcse.uga.edu/gse/international-coffee-hou

Student Perspectives

Sat. November 21, 2026, 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
Join one of our student guides for a conversational tour of the permanent collection. Experience the galleries through the eyes of UGA undergraduates as they explore objects from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
Event type: Tour    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

Sunday Afternoon Tour

Sun. November 22, 2026, 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
Stop by for a Sunday afternoon tour featuring highlights of the permanent collection and current special exhibitions, led by museum docents.
Event type: Tour    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

Tour at Two

Wed. November 25, 2026, 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection and are led by museum docents.
Event type: Tour    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

Student Showcase: Student Research and Responses to the Georgia Museum of Art’s Collection

Tue. December 1, 2026, 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
Thousands of students come to the Georgia Museum of Art every semester as part of their classes. The Student Showcase highlights the papers and creative responses resulting from these classes. Come see how UGA classes use our collection through these short, interdisciplinary presentations.
Event type: Art    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

Study Break

Wed. December 2, 2026, 12:00 PM - 04:30 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
Need a break from studying for final exams? Students are invited to stop by the museum on Reading Day to participate in one of our art and wellness programs or take a pause and enjoy some art in the galleries at their own pace. Snacks, coffee and refreshments provided. This program is presented in partnership with UGA’s Office of Student Care and Outreach and with support from Anne & Bill Newton and Bill Parker. Full schedule to come.
Event type: Art    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

Artful Conversation: “Untitled (Escape Collage)”

Wed. December 2, 2026, 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
Artful Conversation programs are 30 minutes long, focus on just one work of art and provide opportunities for close looking, open-ended dialogue and discovery. Join Mallory Lind, associate curator of community engagement and outreach, for a conversation on Rashid Johnson’s multimedia work “Untitled (Escape Collage).”
Event type: Discussion    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

Jingle Jam Cardio Dance Party

Wed. December 2, 2026, 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM - Ramsey Student Center (Studio D)
Get ready to sleigh your fitness goals in this high-energy, holiday-themed cardio dance class! "Jingle Jam Cardio Dance Party" combines festive tunes with fun choreography to create a workout that feels more like a celebration than exercise. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a beginner, this class offers a joyful way to stay active and embrace the holiday spirit.
Event type: Fitness & Well-Being    Host: UGA Recreational Sports
More information: Brody Couch, brody.couch@uga.edu, //shop.recsports.uga.edu/Program/GetProgramD

Tour at Two

Wed. December 9, 2026, 02:00 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection and are led by museum docents.
Event type: Tour    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

Tour at Two

Wed. December 16, 2026, 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection and are led by museum docents.
Event type: Tour    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

Yoga in the Galleries

Thu. December 17, 2026, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
Join us for a free yoga class surrounded by works of art in the galleries. Led by instructors from Yoga and Pilates for the People, this program is free and open to both beginner and experienced yogis. Sanitized mats are provided. Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets are available in the lobby starting at 5:15 p.m.
Reservation information: Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets are available in the lobby starting at 5:15 p.m.
Event type: Personal Enrichment    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

Sunday Afternoon Tour

Sun. December 20, 2026, 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
Stop by for a Sunday afternoon tour featuring highlights of the permanent collection and current special exhibitions, led by museum docents.
Event type: Tour    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

Tour at Two

Wed. December 23, 2026, 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection and are led by museum docents.
Event type: Tour    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

Tour at Two

Wed. December 30, 2026, 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM - Georgia Museum of Art
These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection and are led by museum docents.
Event type: Tour    Host: Hillary Brown
More information: Hillary Brown, 706-542-4662, hazbrown@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org

Art History Faculty Lecture with Asen Kirin | The Many Lives of an Art Collection

Tue. January 19, 2027, 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM - Lamar Dodd School of Art | N100
Join us for an Art History Faculty Lecture with Professor and Parker Curator of Russian Art at the Georgia Museum of Art Asen Kirin, who will present “The Many Lives of an Art Collection”.
Event type: Lecture    Host: Francis Oliver
More information: Francis Oliver, DoddComm@uga.edu, //art.uga.edu/event/art-history-faculty-lecture-with-asen-kirin-the-many-lives-of-an-art-collection/

Exhibitions Opening Reception at the Athenaeum

Sat. January 23, 2027, 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM - Athenaeum | 287 W. Broad Street
Join us at the Athenaeum from 4 – 6 pm to celebrate the opening of Christy Bush: Continuum. Erin Johnson: The Measure Is Something Else will also be on view. Exhibiting artist Christy Bush will be in attendance. Free and open to the public. Media and VIP preview will take place an hour before event from 3-4 pm
Event type: Reception    Host: Francis Oliver
More information: Francis Oliver, DoddComm@uga.edu, //art.uga.edu/event/exhibitions-opening-reception-at-the-athenaeum-2/

Art History Faculty Lecture with Sunghoon Lee | Horizontal Passage, Vertical Ascent: Representing th

Tue. February 16, 2027, 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM - Lamar Dodd School of Art | N100
Join us for an Art History Faculty Lecture with Assistant Professor Sunghoon Lee, who will present “Topics in Early Modern Art”. Sunghoon Lee is a historian of global early modern art whose research and teaching encompass early modern European empires and their colonial arts, print culture and the history of the book, and cartographic imagination and representation.
Event type: Lecture    Host: Francis Oliver
More information: Francis Oliver, DoddComm@uga.edu, //art.uga.edu/event/art-history-faculty-lecture-with-sunghoon-lee-topics-in-early-modern-art/

Spring Lunch and Learn Curator Tour at the Athenaeum

Fri. February 19, 2027, 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM - Athenaeum | 287 W. Broad Street
Join Gallery Director Rachel Waldrop for a tour of Athenaeum exhibitions Erin Johnson: The Measure Is Something Else and Christy Bush: Continuum.
Event type: Exhibition Tour    Host: Francis Oliver
More information: Francis Oliver, Francis.Oliver@uga.edu, //art.uga.edu/event/spring-lunch-and-learn-c

Closing Symposium for Erin Johnson: The Measure is Something Else

Sat. March 20, 2027, 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM - Athenaeum | 287 W. Broad Street
In conjunction with Erin Johnson: The Measure Is Something Else and to further disseminate Johnson’s work, the Athenaeum will host a public symposium to close the exhibition, featuring a Visiting Artist keynote lecture with the artist and debut of Johnson’s new work. Symposium details TBA
Event type: Symposium    Host: Francis Oliver
More information: Francis Oliver, Francis.Oliver@uga.edu, //art.uga.edu/event/closing-symposium-for-er

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