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Class of 2017The University of Georgia
Class of 2017The University of Georgia
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GREETINGS TO YOU!Your future awaits, one of tradition and pride at
the great UGA. Use this book as a guide through
the next few years to capture the moments you’ll
hold near and dear. Appreciate the traditions,
both present and past, for you are the keeper of a
tradition that lasts. Carry your G Book with
pride and then heed the call to keep our
traditions alive—each one and all. The Bulldog
Nation is now counting on you to remember
its story and create one anew!
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g book Class of 2017The University of Georgia
Place your UGA ID hereupon graduation.
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table of contents
Introduction to The G Book
Greetings from the UGA Alumni Association
How to be an official UGA Tradition Keeper
Welcome from the Student Alumni Association
UGA History
Historic Campus Buildings
UGA Multicultural Firsts
Did You Know?
Lost Traditions
The UGA of Our Generation
No Dawg Should Bark Alone: Know Your Georgia Spirit
Ugas Through Time
Traditions
Traditions of All Time
Traditions of Our Time
Make Your Own Traditions
Commencement
If I Only Knew Then: Advice from Alumni and Students
G Book Contributors & Special Thanks
Student Alumni Council
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introduction to the gbook
GLORY, GLORY, TO OLD GEORGIA!
the G BOOK is the official traditions handbook for
University of Georgia students. Your Student Alumni
Association (SAA) has the motto —“Where Wisdom,
Justice, and Moderation meet Pride, Loyalty, and Tradition.”
SAA is the gatekeeper for UGA traditions, and it invites
all UGA students to participate in the G Book experience. To
make it applicable to the student experience today, students
wrote and crafted your Class of 2017 edition of the G Book.
From 1915 through the late 1950s, the G Book existed as a
guide to students about all things Georgia. Men were
actually required to carry the book in their front left pocket.
Much smaller then, the pages were filled with rules and
regulations by which all university students had to abide. It also served as the main book
for cheers and songs that established Georgia pride.
More than 50 years later, the G Book is back! Revived by the Student Alumni Council
(SAC) in 2009, this is the fifth edition of the new G Book. The G Book aims to connect
you with the traditions and points of pride of the University of Georgia. These pages are
designed to capture your memories as a Dawg. Take pictures, fill the pages,
and create a living testament of your time spent at UGA.
This book will introduce you to the history, traditions, and spirit that graduates of UGA
should understand and carry with them. As Larry Munson so aptly put it, “There is no
tradition more worthy of envy, no institution worthy of such loyalty as the University
of Georgia.” As you embark on your collegiate journey, try to experience all aspects of
the campus and the community. Learn as much as you can about yourself by stepping
outside your comfort zone and trying something different.
As our university continues to grow, new traditions are created all the time. From not
walking under the Arch, to taking your picture on the Arch logo tile in the Tate Student
Center—each tradition is unique and special to the Bulldog Nation. It’s up
to the students to create them and keep them alive.
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The Wray-Nicholson House:
Headquarters of the UGA Alumni Association
greetings from the alumni association
Welcome to UGA! As you embark on some of the most critical, exciting, and
memorable years of your life, we hope that you will remember three important
facets of being a Georgia Bulldog.
PRIDE: You are now a student at one of the most prestigious institutions of higher
education in the country. The nation’s most beautiful campus and America’s favorite
college town are now your home. The successes of your faculty, fellow students, athletic
teams, and alumni are your successes.
LOYALTY: Once a Dawg, always a Dawg! How sweet it is! UGA students and alumni
share a strong bond with each other and with our alma mater. Learn to appreciate
and utilize the tightly knit and spirited network of UGA alumni spread across the world.
Take part in the activities and groups that strengthen and improve the university.
TRADITION: As a student at America’s oldest public university, you are now a part of
more than 228 years of rich history. Generations of alumni now look to you to continue
to uphold UGA’s legacy. As you immerse yourself in the culture and tradition of UGA,
remember that more than 357,000 graduates have come before you. Generations of
alumni look to you to uphold UGA’s legacy.
GO DAWGS!
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How to be an official UGA Tradition Keeper
A UGA Tradition Keeper is someone who cares deeply about the history and
tradition of the University of Georgia. You do not just read the GBook, you
live it. A Tradition Keeper actively participates in checking off the traditions
listed within these pages. As you flip through your book, take every opportunity
to live these experiences while you are here.
When you have completed 10 traditions, you will receive a Tradition Keeper button
that reads “Future Tradition Keeper.” This signifies that you are a passionate, distin-
guished Bulldog who is experiencing UGA to the fullest.
When you have completed 20 traditions, you will receive a Tradition Keeper lapel
pin. Wearing the Tradition Keeper lapel pin is even more distinguished and puts you
halfway to becoming an official Tradition Keeper!
When you have completed 30 traditions, you will receive an official G Book t-shirt.
Completing 30 traditions shows your dedication to UGA and your passion for continuing
the legacy.
When you have completed 40 traditions, you will receive the official Tradition
Keeper personalized plaque. Make it your keepsake showing that you have helped
preserve our “Alma Mater fair, beyond compare.” It is the ultimate symbol of pride,
loyalty, and tradition.
Tradition Keeper check-ins are held at any Student Alumni Association (SAA) table
on campus throughout the year. Be sure to check the SAA facebook page, UGA Alumni
Association calendar and SAA on twitter for tabling dates. Any member of the Student
Alumni Council (SAC) can verify Tradition Keeper status.
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welcome from the uga alumni association
You’ve arrived at 33°57'21"N 83°22'28"W, Athens, Georgia, United States of America.
Welcome to The University of Georgia; the nation’s oldest public institution, home of
the Georgia Bulldogs, over 140 degree programs, and now…home to you.
This book, the G Book, is designed to be both a challenge and a guide to your time at
UGA. Within its pages you will learn why we do the things that we do (avoiding walking
under The Arch, calling the Dawgs, and searching for North Campus ghosts); as well as
the people and events that inspired them. You will be challenged to make your own
history by sampling the Tradition Keeper activities to document your unique time as a
Georgia Bulldog.
With a history so rich and diverse, our traditions transcend generations. It is our hope
that the Class of 2017 will come to understand the importance of embarking on and “fin-
ishing the drill.” Simply put, by participating in the traditions and experiences contained
in this book, you will become part of the very threads that form the united fabric of the
past, present, and future of this university. By branching out all over campus to gather
these experiences, you will better appreciate what UGA offers –an increasingly valuable
education and a vibrant college experience.
Your UGA experience lies unwritten in your very own hands. Whether joining 92,742 of
your closest friends in Sanford Stadium, napping on the North Campus lawn, or grinding
out an A in that Organic Chemistry class, you alone will direct your highlight reel.
You are now a small part of something much greater than yourself. Today, you join 228
years of red and black pride, loyalty, and tradition. Today you join a diverse fraternity of
friends and strangers who know that every “Go Dawgs, Sic’Em!” ends in a resounding
“Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof, Woof!” And after 228 years, “It’s (still) Great To Be a Georgia
Bulldog!”
WeLCOMe FrOM THe STUDeNT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
228 Years of Tradition in YOUr hands
Meredith R. Dean ’14
Hillary A. Thornton ’14
Mica David ’15
Derek Hammock ’15
Kimberly Caldwell ’15
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1785: Abraham Baldwin, founder of the University of Georgia, drafts legislation that becomes the university’s charter.
1803: The Demosthenian Literary Society, UGA’s oldest student-run organization, is founded.
1804: President of UGA, Josiah Meigs, presides over the first commencement ceremony.
1806: Franklin College, now Old College, opens as the first permanent building on campus. UGA becomes known as Franklin College, a designation that lasted for more than 50 years.
1820: Phi Kappa is founded as a rival literary society to Demosthenian.
1833: UGA’s first Botanical Garden is founded.
1834: The Alumni Society is formed and its first meeting is held in the Chapel.
1858: The Botanical Garden is sold and proceeds used to erect the Arch and wrought iron fence surrounding North Campus. The fence is needed to keep livestock off campus.
1859: UGA is organized into five schools: law, medicine, agriculture, engineering, and commerce.
1863: The university closes in October because of the Civil War when enrollment
drops to 78 students. The university does not reopen until January 1866.
1866: The first social fraternity is organized (Sigma Alpha Epsilon.)
1872: UGA is designated a land-grant institution under the Morrill Act.
1886: UGA competes in its first intercollegiate athletic event, defeating Emory
in baseball. The feat is commemorated in the first edition of the Pandora Yearbook.
1892: Chemistry Professor and alumnus Charles Herty (BPh, 1886)
organizes and coaches UGA’s first intercollegiate football team.
1903: Establishment of the School of Pharmacy. UGA’s first summer sessions are held.
1905: The Redcoat Marching Band is formed as a section of the UGA Military Department.
1906: Establishment of the School of Forest Resources later named the
Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources.
1908: Establishment of the College of Education. The A&M College is divided
into the College of Science and Engineering and the College of Agriculture.
1910: Establishment of the Graduate School.
1912: Re-establishment of the School of Commerce later named the Terry College of Business.
1915: Establishment of the School of Journalism later named
the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
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1918: First undergraduate woman is admitted to UGA.
1919: Enrollment level reaches 1,000 students.
1920: Bulldog becomes UGA’s mascot.
1928: Hugh Hodgson becomes the first music professor.
1933: Establishment of the School of Home Economics later to
be called the College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS.)
1937: Establishment of the Art Department later named the Lamar Dodd School of Art.
1940: The first George Foster Peabody Award is presented to recipients recognizing
excellence in radio and television broadcasting administered by the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
1942: The Georgia football team wins the National Championship for the
first time. However, the title is disputed between UGA and Ohio State.
1946: Establishment of the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Two electric lights are added to the top of the Arch.
1948: Establishment of UGA Athletic Association.
1953: Establishment of The Georgia Center for Continuing Education and
Rock Eagle 4-H Center.
1956: Uga I makes his first appearance as the UGA mascot.
1961: Charlayne Hunter (’63) and Hamilton Holmes (’63) enroll as the
first African American students, thus ending segregation.
1963: Enrollment level reaches 10,000 students.
1964: The Georgia Coliseum is opened, seating 10,523, later re-named to honor
Herman Stegeman who coached basketball, football, baseball, and track at UGA.
Establishment of the School of Social Work.
1965: UGA is designated as the state’s flagship institution of higher education.
1966: Campus Transit is established running only one route,
North-South, costing 5 cents per ride.
1967: Enrollment level reaches 20,000 students.
1969: Establishment of the School of Environmental Design later to
be named the College of Environment and Design.
1970: Establishment of the Study Abroad Program.
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1974: A world record for largest group streak is established in March
when 1,543 people simultaneously streak throughout campus.
1980: UGA is awarded sea-grant status and the football team wins
the National Championship led by freshman Herschel Walker.
1981: Enrollment level reaches 25,000 students.
1982: Establishment of the School of Music, later named the
Hugh Hodgson School of Music.
1983: The Tate Student Center opens.
1984: The number of women enrolled at UGA exceeds the number of male students.
1996: UGA hosts the medal rounds of Women’s Olympic soccer in a hedge-less Sanford Stadium and rhythmic gymnastics and volleyball at Stegeman Coliseum.
1998: Enrollment level reaches 30,000 students.
1999: UGA recognizes President Jimmy Carter as the first recipient of the Delta Prize
for Global Understanding.
2001: Establishment of the School of Public and International Affairs.
2005: Establishment of the College of Public Health.
2007: Establishment of the Odum School of Ecology.
2008: UGA partners with Georgia Health Sciences University to establish a medical campus in Athens.
2009: Winning their fifth-straight national title, the Gym Dogs are the first UGA athletic team, and the first gymnastics team nationally, to reach double digits, making it a perfect ten!
2010: UGA celebrates the 225th anniversary of its charter.
2011: UGA celebrates the 50th anniversaries of desegregation and the Honors Program.
2012: UGA opens the Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries.
2011: Larry Munson, legendary radio play-by-play football broadcaster,
dies at age 89 after 42 years of calling games for the Dawgs.
2012: College of Public Health moves to the Health Sciences Campus.
2013: President Michael F. Adams stepped down as President after
16 years of service. Provost Jere Morehead named new President of UGA.
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Historic CAmpus Buildings
With a campus that encompasses 389 buildings, The University of Georgia’s
main campus spans 759 acres. These buildings are the center of our educa-
tional, extracurricular and recreational pursuits at UGA. These places on campus
serve as bookmarks of our college career. They are the halls we walk through, the
classrooms we sit in and the places where best friends are made. These places on
campus are what we look to and how we will remember our time at UGA. From
“Snellabrating” at 3:00 a.m. to watching the Dawgs “between the hedges,” the
buildings and places on campus connect us all as one Bulldog Nation.
Grady: The Grady College of
Journalism and Mass Com-
munication is home to some of
the oldest and most distin-
guished communication pro-
grams in the country. Its three
departments—journalism, ad-
vertising and public relations,
and telecommunications, are
consistently ranked among the
very best in the nation. The college was named for one of the nation’s top journalists,
Henry W. Grady. He was an Athens native who graduated from the University of Geor-
gia in 1868. He is known for his vision of a “New South” following the Civil War. He
dreamed of a land “thrilling with the consciousness of growing power and prosperity.”
Grady and went on to become editor for what is now the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Henry W. GradyGrady College of Journalism
Brumby Hall: For 47 years, this
nine-story, all-female, first-year
student residence housed approxi-
mately 950 women. This year,
however, that is all changing.
Brumby now joins the other two
high-rises as co-ed dormitories.
Constructed in 1966, the hall was
named for the second Dean of
Women and associate professor of Romance Languages at the University of Georgia, Ann
Wallace Brumby. Brumby Hall’s famous rotunda is the site of many events and activities,
from enrichment programming to self-defense demonstrations.
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Lamar Dodd: The Lamar Dodd
School of Art occupies a $39 mil-
lion structure on the University of
Georgia’s East Campus. The Lamar
Dodd School of Art is one of the
largest, highly ranked univer-
sity art programs in the nation.
Founded in 1937, the School of Art
was named after Lamar Dodd in
1996. Dodd served as head of the Art Department at the University of Georgia from 1939 until
his retirement in 1972. The school continues Lamar Dodd’s legacy of developing the creative
and scholarly potential of its students, supporting the faculty in its pursuit of excellence in
teaching and research, and serving the public and appropriate professional constituencies.
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Terry: The Terry College is the
flagship business school in the
state of Georgia. Originally found-
ed in 1912 as the School of Com-
merce, the school was renamed in
October 1991 to the C. Herman
and Mary Virginia Terry College of
Business. The name honors Flor-
ida insurance executive C. Herman Terry, a Georgia native and 1939 alumnus of UGA who,
along with his wife, donated $6 million to the school in 1990. The Terry’s donation was used
to fund various endowed chairs, faculty fellowships, and scholarships. The Terry College of
Business is consistently ranked among the top business colleges in America. On April 26, 2013,
The Terry College of Business held the ground breaking ceremony for the new Business Learn-
ing Community to be built on the corner of Lumpkin and Baxter streets.
Terry College of Business C. Herman Terry (’39)
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Caldwell Hall: Completed in
1981, Caldwell Hall rises above
the ancient trees of North
Campus at the University of
Georgia. Its namesake, Harmon
W. Caldwell, served as dean of
the law school, President of the
University of Georgia and
Chancellor of the University
System of Georgia. The College of Environment and Design was located in Caldwell until
2012 when it moved its main office to the Jackson Street Building.
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Creswell Hall: Creswell Hall is
a nine-story residence hall that
is home to approximately 965
first year men and women. This
building was named after Mary
Ethel Creswell who was the first
woman to earn an undergradu-
ate B.S. degree from the
University of Georgia. In 1918,
Creswell was appointed head of the newly created Division of Home Economics for the
University. In 1933, UGA established the College of Home Economics and Creswell was
named as the first dean and served in that position until her retirement in 1945. Creswell
was also the first female recipient of the Georgia Alumni Award for outstanding service to
the University in 1949.
ramsey: The university’s Ber-
nard B. Ramsey Student Physi-
cal Activities Center is named
after one of the university’s
most influential donors. Ber-
nard B. Ramsey, who graduated
from the University of Geor-
gia’s Terry College of Business
in 1937, gave more than $38
million to the university to fund programs including the 420,000 square foot Ramsey
Student Center for Physical Activity that was completed in 1995. The Ramsey Center of-
fers a myriad of activities for students, faculty and staff.
Bernard B. ramsey (’37)ramsey Center
Creswell Hall Mary ethel Creswell (’03, ’19)
Miller Learning Center Zell Miller (’57, ’58)
Miller Learning Center: Located
in the heart of the University of
Georgia campus, the $43.6
million Miller Learning Center
has been the largest building on
campus since its opening in the
Fall of 2003. Originally dedicated
in 2003 as the Student Learning
Center, the building became the
Zell B. Miller Learning Center in 2008 to honor and recognize Miller’s 60 years of public
service, including two terms as Governor of Georgia and four years in the U.S. Senate.
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russell Hall: Russell Hall,
home to 965 first year stu-
dents, is one of three high-rise
residential communities at
the University of Georgia. The
building is named after Richard
B. Russell, Jr., a former Gov-
ernor of Georgia and United
States Senator. Russell began
law school at the University of Georgia School of Law in 1915 and earned a Bachelor of
Laws (B.L.) degree in 1918. While at UGA, he was a member of the Phi Kappa Literary
Society.
russell Hall richard B. russell (’18)
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Sanford: University of
Georgia football fans gather
in Sanford Stadium on fall
Saturdays to cheer on their
Bulldogs “between the
hedges.” Perhaps the most
recognizable and celebrated
facility on campus, Sanford
Stadium is named for the
late Dr. Steadman V. Sanford, former president of the University and Chancellor of the
University system. Dr. Sanford personally led the fundraising efforts and secured the
costs for the stadium. Completed in 1929, the 92,746 seat stadium is the 7th largest
on-campus stadium in the country. The stadium is the 8th largest non-racing stadium
in the United States and the 14th largest such stadium in the world. Sanford Stadium
hosted the medal rounds of the 1996 Olympic men’s and women’s soccer competition
watched by over 3 billion TV viewers around the world.
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Stegeman: The University of
Georgia’s Stegeman Coliseum
was dedicated to the memory
of Herman James Stegeman,
who served as UGA’s head
basketball coach (1919–1931),
head baseball coach (1919–
1920), head track and field
coach (1920–1937), and
athletic director (1922-1939). As head coach of the Georgia basketball team from 1919
until 1931, he still owns the second-best winning percentage (.686) of any Georgia coach
with more than 50 games. Stegeman is still regarded by many as one of the first great
basketball “gurus.” Stegeman Coliseum also hosted rhythmic gymnastics and volleyball
competition during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games.
Herman James StegemanStegeman Coloseum
Tate: Dean William Tate (’24,
’27) served as the Dean of Stu-
dents from 1946-1971. During
his 25 years as Dean, Tate re-
peatedly expressed to colleagues
the need for a new student
center with a larger capacity
for students to host activities.
Known as “UGA’s living room,”
the Tate Student Center was opened and dedicated in the Fall of 1983. The student center
was built for the benefit of the entire university community and has become the “heart”
of student activities on campus. The mark that Dean Tate left on both the University of
Georgia and its students is evident. Tate Student Center is a realization of his dream and a
lasting testament to his memory.
Tate Student Center Dean William Tate (’24, ’28)
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uga multicultural firsts
No history of UGA could be successfully written without acknowledging the vital
contributions minority students have made from desegregation to today. The university
owes much to the brave trailblazing of Charlayne Hunter-Gault, Hamilton Holmes, and
Mary Frances early. From that pivotal day in 1961 through today, students of all races
and creeds have been strengthening UGA’s academic excellence and role as a leader in
higher education.
1941: Koji Ariyoshi (’41) became the first Asian-American student to graduate from UGA.
1961: Charlayne Hunter (’63) and Hamilton Holmes (’63) become the first African American
students to enroll at the University of Georgia. They were later joined by Mary Frances Early,
a graduate student, who became the first African American to earn a degree from UGA when
she received her master’s degree in music education in 1962. Hunter and Holmes received their
undergraduate degrees in 1963.
1968: Dr. Richard M. Graham becomes the first African American faculty member at UGA
when he joins the School of Music. He later becomes the director of the school in 1994.
1969: The Zeta Pi chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity becomes the first African
American fraternity at UGA on May 10, 1969. The first members are Eddie Cheeks (’72), Alan
Jackson (’74), Richard Morgan (’73), Bennie Roberson, Michael Stover, Russell William, and
Alonzo Wilson (’73).
1977: Dr. Leroy Ervin and Dr. Ron Radden establish the Abeneefoo Kuo Honor Society, the first
and only honor society dedicated to black students. Abeneefoo Kuo means “circle of honor” in
Swahili.
1981: Harold Wright (’83) becomes the first African American drum major for the Redcoat
Marching Band.
1989: The Office of Minority Service and Programs opens. The first director is Dr. Leslie K.
Bates, who joins the office in April 1990.
1989: Minority Services and Programs (MSP) opens its doors in September.
1991: The Hispanic Student Association is founded.
1992: Premal Amin (’96) and five other students create the Indian Culture Exchange.
1994: The African American Cultural Center is founded by the UGA Division of Student
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Affairs, African American studies, and members of the black faculty and staff. The first
coordinator for the center is Kimberly Thomas.
1994: Telvis M. Rich (’94, ’95) and Ronald G. Jones II (’95) ran on the first African American
ticket for SGA President and Vice President.
1995: Alumnus Robert Benham (‘70) becomes the Georgia’s Supreme Court first black Chief
Justice.
1995: The African American Cultural Center (AACC) opens in January.
1999: Hilton Young (’79) becomes first African-American president of UGA’s National Alumni
Association and Mark Anthony Thomas (’01) becomes the first African-American
editor-in-chief of The Red & Black.
2002: Office of Institutional Diversity opens.
2003: Sarah Chen charters the Asian-American Student Association.
2005: The Minority Services & Programs and the African American Cultural Center decide to
split and become standalone offices. This separation allows both offices to provide more
comprehensive services to multicultural students and students of the African Diaspora.
2009: The Multicultural Services and Programs office reunites with the African American
Cultural Center to provide more inclusive and collaborative programming for all students.
2009: Multicultural Services and Programs celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a
“Continuing Our Legacy” weekend event.
2009: Christina Swoope (’10) and Darryl Tricksey (’10) become the first African American
homecoming king and queen.
Students performing India Night 2013 Hamilton Holmes (’63) and Charlayne
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did you know?
• The first Garden Club in America was
organized in Athens, Georgia in 1891.
• Old College (1806), UGA’s first
permanent building, was modeled after
Connecticut Hall at Yale. The building
was originally named Franklin College
after Benjamin Franklin. UGA was called
Franklin College throughout the
antebellum period.
• The Arch once had a gate which
mysteriously disappeared around 1885.
To this day, no one knows what
happened to the Arch gate, but the
notches where it once stood still remain
on the iron structure.
• Memorial Hall memorializes the 47
UGA men who served and died in World
War I and bears the names of the battles
in which they died. In the northeast
corner of the Miller Learning Center
at the Memorial Gardens, UGA now
memorializes all veterans who have died
in battle.
• The tree that owns itself was willed eight
feet of land surrounding its base. It was
also recognized by Ripley’s Believe It or
Not!
Old College
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1. rat CapsBeginning at registration, freshmen were required to wear red and black caps with a “G”
every day. The caps could be removed if Georgia beat Georgia Tech in football. However,
if not, they were to be worn until the winter break. If for any reason a freshman was
caught without his rat cap, his head would have been shaved.
2. rat Court The rat court existed to monitor and sanction freshmen. Each residence hall had a court
and demerits were assigned when a freshman did something out of line. As punishment,
freshmen had to go to the Varsity on the corner of Broad and College Streets to take
orders for upperclassmen.
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3. The GoatThe goat served as the first mascot during the football game against Auburn in 1892.
According to old pictures, the goat wore a ribboned hat and a black coat with red letters
on each side. This mascot was short lived and was replaced with a female Bull Terrier in
1894.
4. Shirttail ParadeAt what is now known as the UGA Health Sciences campus, freshmen would partake in
a tradition called the Shirttail Parade during the fall and spring semesters. Starting where
the MLC stands today, men would gather, drop their pants, then run toward Coordinate
Campus. Upon arriving, the students held a huge pep rally and bonfire. The tradition
continued until the community complained and the university grew too large for such a
tradition.
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6. Little CommencementBeginning in the early 1920s, Little Commencement was the social event of the year.
Sponsored by fraternities, dances with big-name bands were held on Friday and Saturday
nights. Breakfasts and afternoon teas were also held both days. Prior to women being
admitted to the university in 1918, fraternity houses would be cleaned, brothers moved
out, chaperones brought in, members’ dates—mostly from out of town—would move in,
and the fun would begin. It was originally held when the Bulldogs played Georgia Tech
in a baseball game, and began with the senior parade. It later moved to the homecoming
football game and was held well into the early 1960s.
5. Senior ParadeOriginally held before the Little Commencement dance and the Georgia Tech baseball
game at home, male seniors would walk around Sanford Field in wild and crazy
costumes. This continued until the 1930s when it became a more formal event held
during the homecoming football game. Later, seniors would don their best outfits and
parade around Sanford Stadium. The tradition lasted until the 1960s when the number
of seniors made it impossible to continue the tradition.
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7. The Toombs OakA sundial stands in front of the UGA Chapel where once a mighty oak tree stood—
Toombs Oak—named for the famous Senator and Confederate General Robert Toombs,
who was expelled from the university in 1825. As the story goes, Toombs returned and
attended his class’ commencement at the Chapel where he began an eloquent speech
under the limbs of the giant oak. The speech was so powerful that people opted to listen
to Toombs speak rather than watch the commencement ceremony. Despite his expulsion,
Toombs never stopped loving UGA. He eventually served on the board of trustees from
1859–1885.
8. Tradition of Saying “Hello”An early tradition required that students greet one another as they passed. A 1921 G
Book states, “The first thing that you will notice after reaching the Georgia campus is
the democratic spirit among the Georgia boys. It is the custom to speak to each other
whether they have been introduced or not. A man cannot afford to be snobbish at
Georgia.”
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9. Mandatory ChapelThe Chapel that stands on North Campus was constructed in 1832. It was built to
replace the first chapel that had proved to be inadequate in size for the quickly growing
university. Through the end of the 19th century, the Chapel remained large enough to
house the entire student body at mandatory services. The Chapel Bell, which once sat
atop the structure, instead of behind it as it does now, was used to summon students
to mandatory prayers and to signal change of classes.
10. Sitting on the railroad Tracks for a GameBefore the east end zone was enclosed in 1981, fans who could not get tickets to the
home games would line the railroad tracks to watch the Bulldogs take on their next
opponent.
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Et docere et rerum exquirere causas
To teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things
The Pillars of the ArchAs members of the University of Georgia community, we aspire to uphold
the principles manifested by the three pillars of the Arch:
Wisdom, Justice & ModerationWISDOM challenges us to apply lessons received inside and outside the
classroom to our everyday lives. Wisdom transcends knowledge, embracing
curiosity, discovery, and expression throughout our community.
JUSTICe leads us to be fair in our dealings, accountable for our actions, responsible
for ourselves, and empathetic for others. Justice requires honesty and celebrates
diversity, establishing credibility and integrity for our community and ourselves.
MODerATION compels us to act with civility, bolstering our faith in others and
the faith others have in us. Moderation accentuates our self-respect, promotes
responsible citizenship, and enhances pride in our university.
Without each of these pillars, the Arch would lose its strength and balance.
Likewise, all three qualities are necessary for us to be strong and complete citizens.
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Alma Mater
From the hills of Georgia’s northland
Beams thy noble brow,
And the sons of Georgia rising
Pledge with sacred vow.
‘Neath the pine trees’ stately shadow
Spread thy riches rare.
And thy sons, dear Alma Mater,
Will thy treasures share.
And thy daughters proudly join thee,
Take their rightful place,
Side by side into the future,
Equal dreams embrace.
Through the ages, Alma Mater,
Men will look to thee;
Thou the fairest of the Southland,
Georgia’s Varsity.
(Chorus)
Alma Mater, thee we’ll honor,
True and loyal be,
Ever crowned with praise and glory,
Georgia, hail to thee.
Your role: Learn the words and sing! The
Alma Mater is played at various occasions
on campus. Prior to kickoff at football games,
fans are encouraged to sing the first verse
and the chorus.
Fun Fact: The lyrics are by J.B. Wright, Jr.
Class of 1912. In response to a request by
University Council for more inclusionary
language in the Alma Mater, the third verse
was added in 1990. The lyrics to that verse
were written by Gail Carter Dendy, B.A. ’74,
M.A. ’81.
Glory Glory
(Played after a score)
Glory. glory to old Georgia!
Glory, glory to old Georgia!
Glory, glory to old Georgia!
G-E-O-R-G-I-A
Glory, glory to old Georgia!
Glory, glory to old Georgia!
Glory, glory to old Georgia!
G-E-O-R-G-I-A
Your role: Commonly played by the Redcoat
Band after a score, students and fans yell
“Glory, glory to old Georgia!” three times and
usually replace G-E-O-R-G-I-A with “And
to hell with…” our opponent.
Fun Fact: “Glory Glory” is sung to the tune
of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.”
It originated as early as the 1890s, but Hugh
Hodgson, Georgia’s famous composer and
musician arranged it in its present form.
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Hail Georgia
Hail to Georgia down in Dixie!
Our college honored fair and true,
The Red and Black is her standard,
Proudly it waves!
Streaming today and the ages through,
She’s the fairest of the Southland,
We’ll pledge our love to her for aye,
To that college dear we’ll ring a cheer,
All hail to dear old UGA!
Fun Fact: “Hail Georgia” is the official fight
song of the Bulldogs, but “Glory Glory” is
more commonly used.
Calling the Dawgs:
GOOOOOOOOOO Dawgs! Sic’em! Woof!
Woof! Woof! Woof! Woof!
Your role: At football games, the crowd
starts yelling “Go” while holding a low “o”
sound until the ball is kicked when “Dawgs”
is yelled. Afterwards, the crowd chants
“Sic’em! Woof!...”
Fun Fact: During orientation, all participants
line up on the stairs in Tate Plaza and are led
in their first Calling of the Dawgs.
Fun Fact: The yell was created by Morton
Hodgson, class of 1909 and appeared in
several G Books through the years as a
mandatory learned yell.
Going Back:
Going back, going back
Going back to Athens town.
Going back, going back
To the best old place around.
Going back, going back
To hear that grand old sound
Of a chapel bell and a Georgia yell,
Going back to Athens town.
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UGA Battle Hymn
The Battle Hymn of the Bulldog Nation is a song held close to the hearts of many
Bulldog fans. On game day it is initially played at the Dawg Walk after the team enters
the stadium. Many Georgia fans cherish when the Battle Hymn is played during the
Larry Munson football highlight clips shown during the pre-game show. A trumpet
soloist begins the Battle Hymn from the southwest upper deck of the stadium. Shortly
after, the entire Redcoat Band joins in the hymn. It is tradition for the students to rise,
remove their hats, and point toward the trumpet soloist in honor of this hymn.
Georgia “G”
After football coach Vince Dooley arrived in Athens in 1963, he worked to re-design
the uniforms and create a logo to become synonymous with the University of Georgia.
After deciding on a forward facing “G,” Dooley received design assistance from Anne
Donaldson, the wife of a coach, to bring his vision to life. Since the design was similar
to the Green Bay Packers’ “G” that debuted in 1961, UGA had to get special permission
to use Green Bay’s marks. However, through the years Green Bay has redesigned its
oval “G” several times. Its current inception is very similar to the original 1964 Georgia
oval “G” which has stood the test of time.
Krypton
At popular UGA athletic events, Krypton is played by the Redcoat Band. The most
popular time the song is played is at the end of the third quarter at football games. The
fans across the stadium raise their hands showing four fingers on each hand signifying
the beginning of the fourth quarter and move back and forth with the beat of the music.
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“Between the Hedges”
The famous hedges that line the field of Sanford Stadium have been in place since the
dedication in 1929. It was not until the 1930s when legendary sportswriter Grantland
Rice coined the famous phrase that describes Sanford Stadium today. Rice said that
Georgia always had an advantage when playing their opponent “between the hedges.”
Only once in history has there been a game played in a hedge-less stadium. The hedges
were removed in 1996 to accommodate the final rounds of Olympic Soccer, but were
replaced with newer hedges prior to the start of fall. In addition to being aesthetically
pleasing, the hedges also serve as a crowd control measure. Only once have fans rushed the
field. It occurred after Georgia upset Tennessee in 2000; ending that series’ longest losing
streak dating to 1988.
Silver Britches
The legendary UGA Silver Britches began in 1939
when the new head coach, Wally Butts, decided to
create a strikingly original uniform for his football
team. The pants immediately became a symbol of
Bulldog pride among students and fans. In the 1950s,
they became one step away from legend when the
famous quote “Go, You Silver Britches” first began to
appear on banners, in cheers, and on clothing. In
1964, Coach Vince Dooley decided to pair his red
jerseys with white pants and the tradition of the
Silver Britches disappeared. However, sixteen years
later, Dooley decided to bring the Silver Britches
back for a season he thought was marked with
victory. The year was 1980, and indeed, those Silver
Britches saw victory. Silver Britches
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The Deep South’s Oldest rivalry
This is the name given to the football game in which the Georgia Bulldogs face the
Auburn Tigers. The first game was played on February 20th in 1892 in Atlanta at
Piedmont Park. Although the game has been played many places, and is now played
alternately in Athens and Auburn, for many decades it was a tradition for the game to be
played in “neutral” territory in Columbus, Georgia. In honor of the oldest and greatest
rivalry in the Deep South, student leaders at each university annually engage in Better
Relations Day. In alternating years, the student leaders travel to the rival university to
learn about their campus and sign a pact to keep the tradition and sportsmanship of the
game alive.
Clean, Old-fashioned Hate
This is the name given to the football game in which the Georgia Bulldogs face the
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Although there is a discrepancy over how many times
the football game has been played (Georgia claims 102 and Tech claims 104), the first
meeting was on November 4, 1893. This clean, old-fashioned hate goes well beyond
football and has a storied history of stolen mascots and pranks played between Georgia
students and the students at the North Avenue Trade School.
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Origins of red and Black
True Georgia fans “bleed red and black.” In obvious reference to the university’s
official colors, this saying has become a common truism within the Bulldog Nation.
The university’s colors of red and black stem back to the 19th century “turf wars”
between Georgia and in-state rival Georgia Tech.
In a December 1891 issue of the university’s literary magazine, the student editors
had proclaimed Georgia’s colors to be “old gold, black, and crimson.” However, Dr.
Charles H. Herty, the first football coach and “the father of intercollegiate athletics”
at the university, saw the color “yellow,” not gold, when he examined the pages of the
Georgia University Magazine. In an effort to increase school spirit, Herty organized the
school’s first Athletic Association. He then saw to it that yellow was eliminated from
the colors because he saw the color yellow as weak and a symbol of cowardice. When
Georgia Tech later adopted the colors of gold and white, it only served to further Georgia
fans’ distaste for anything yellow. Thus the University of Georgia established its official
school colors as red and black. (Early on, the original “crimson” had become good ole’
Georgia “red”.)
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Mascots
How We Became the “Bulldogs”
Many assume that Georgia acquired the nickname, Bulldogs, because of the strong ties
with Yale whose nickname is Bulldogs. It was not until November 3, 1920 when Morgan
Blake of the Atlanta Journal wrote about school nicknames and said “The Georgia Bulldogs
would sound good because there is a certain dignity about a bulldog, as well as ferocity.”
Just three days later on November 6, 1920, Atlanta Constitution writer Cliff Wheatley
used the nickname “Bulldogs” five times in his story to describe a 0-0 tie against Virginia.
Hairy Dawg
Hairy Dawg
UGA has not always had the loveable Hairy Dawg on the sidelines at athletic events.
It was not until the 1980 National Championship Sugar Bowl that Hairy Dawg made
his debut appearance. Hairy was designed and created by Tom Sapp, a 1969 graduate
of the university after the University of Florida introduced their new costumed mascot
at the Georgia – Florida game. The intimidating, yet captivating, Hairy Dawg has a large
wardrobe including: his football uniform, pompom pants, formal wear for Homecoming,
basketball gear, and suit and tie for gymnastics meets.
Spike
Originally introduced in 2003, this inflatable dog is the newest addition to the mascot
family. Spike proudly cheers on the Dawgs at basketball games and volleyball meets by
doing some really cool tricks like jumping on top of his head!
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Uga III (1972–1981)
“How ’Bout This Dog”
Uga II (1966–1972)
“Not Bad for a Dog”
Uga (1956–1967)
“Damn Good Dog”
Uga VII (2008–2009)
“Uga VI’s Loran’s Best”
Uga VIII (2009–2011)
“Big Bad Bruce”
Uga V (1990–1999)
“Defender of his Turf”
Uga IV (1981–1990)
“The Dog of the Decade”Uga VI (1999–2008)
“A Big Dog for a Big Job
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Uga IX (2011–current)
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1. The Arch
2. Founders Week
3. Literary Societies
4. The Tree That Owns Itself
5. The Red & Black
6. Attend an Event in the Chapel
7. Student Organizations
Traditions of All Time: Experiences that have been constant in student life at UGA for over 100 years
14. The Student Alumni Association
15. Picture with Uga or Hairy Dawg
16. Watch a Game Between the Hedges
17. Take a Picture on the Arch Logo Tile
18. Tailgate on Gameday
19. The Dawg Walk
20. Center for Leadership and Service
21. Georgia - Florida Game
22. Sit with Bernard Ramsey ’37
23. Late Night Snelling
24. Athens Music Scene
25. Dawgs After Dark
26. Intramural Sports
27. Performing Arts Center
28. Street Painting
29. Attend an Intercultural Event
30. The Tate Plaza
31. Herty Field Activities
32. The Abraham Baldwin Statue
33. Richard B. Russell Building
Special Collections Libraries
34. The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
35. See a Movie at the Tate Student Center
36. Ghost Tour
37. Visit the Georgia Museum of Art
38. Education Abroad
39. 100 Days Until Graduation
40. State of the University Address
41. Freshman Welcome
42. Senior Signature
43. Picture with Your School or College
44. The Great Southland Stampede Rodeo
45. Athens Cultural Scene
46. Enjoy the Great Outdoors
47. G Day and Tailgate
Traditions of Our Time: Experiences for our generation
8. Class Ring
9. Participate in Homecoming Events
10. The Chapel Bell
11. Participate in a Greek Event
12. Attend an Athletic Event
13. The Creamery
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1. the arch
Having served as the official entrance
to campus for more than 150 years,
The Arch is the official symbol of the
University of Georgia. Daniel Redfearn
(1910), is credited with beginning the
tradition that you should not walk
under the Arch lest you may not
graduate from UGA. Recognized as one
of the school’s finest traditions, students
today avoid walking underneath the
Arch until they have a diploma in hand
as Redfearn had established. The pillars
of the Arch represent wisdom, justice,
and moderation. When you graduate
from the University of Georgia, you
should embody these qualities
representing our institution. Until then,
when you are strolling through North
Campus, walk under the Arch at your
own risk!
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2. founders week
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January 27th is UGA’s birthday. Celebrate by taking part in a number of events during
Founders Week, especially the Founders Day Lecture held in the Chapel. The lecture is
always given by an esteemed professor or guest. It attracts students, alumni, faculty, and
others as they gather to celebrate the university’s founding and its motto, “to teach, to
serve, and to inquire into the nature of things.” The Student Alumni Association
sponsors several events to celebrate UGA’s founding such as a student organization video
contest, Greek organization banner contest, downtown business involvement with
promotions, social media trivia, t-shirt giveaway, and a cupcake giveaway in partnership
with UGA Food Services. There are other events throughout the week sponsored by a
variety of campus organizations to celebrate UGA.
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3. literary societies
In 1803, UGA students formed the first
student organization on campus, the
Demosthenian Literary Society. This
society is a group designed to cultivate
public speaking and rhetoric. In 1820,
the rival Phi Kappa Literary Society
formed with similar goals in mind. More
than 200 years later, both groups still
exist and meet in their respective halls
on North Campus. From politicians and
statesmen to business leaders and
authors, many notable UGA alumni
refined their oration skills in one of
these two societies. During the
antebellum era, almost all students
joined either Demosthenian or Phi
Kappa. Drop by either hall on a
Thursday evening at 7 p.m. to enjoy an
evening of thought provoking debate
while engaging in one of the University
of Georgia’s longest standing traditions.
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Drive up the only remaining cobblestone street in Athens and arrive at the Tree That
Owns Itself. This is a tradition that has existed since 1832 when Colonel William H.
Jackson, the son of a Georgia governor and a professor at UGA, deeded a beloved white
oak and the eight feet of surrounding land to itself because of the great love he had for
the tree. The current tree is the offspring of the original which fell due to natural events
in 1942. It later grew from an acorn of the original tree and was transplanted to the
location of the original by the College of Agriculture’s Horticulture Department. Located
on the corner of Dearing and Finley Streets, the tree still stands on the ground it owns.
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5. the red & black
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Established in 1893, the paper was sponsored by the university until it established itself
as an independent print publication in 1895. The next year, the Athletic Association
oversaw the publication and turned it into its sports journal until 1928. The paper was
then transferred to the Journalism department on campus. After several disagreements
with the administration, the staff of the student-run paper chose to become independent
once more in 1980. Since then, the Red & Black has been supported solely through
advertisements from local area businesses. Visit: www.redandblack.com
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6. attend an event in the chapel
Known as one of the most conspicuous landmarks on campus, the University of Georgia
Chapel held daily mandatory religious services, student assemblies, and even commence-
ments. Erected in 1832 on North Campus to replace the original wooden structure, this
Greek revival construction is home to modern-day weddings, lectures, meetings,
concerts, and plays every semester. Don’t miss out on attending any of these
great events while you are still a student at UGA! Visit: chapel.myweb.uga.edu
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7. student organizations
With more than 34,000 students, there are a multitude of opportunities to find your
niche on campus. There are more than 650 registered student organizations that UGA
has to offer. By joining a club, greek life, or any other student organization, you have the
opportunity to serve your community, make a difference on campus, or just have fun
with a diverse group of students with similar interests. If you are interested in impacting
the lives of others, UGA has several great philanthropic organizations, including UGA
Miracle, UGA H.E.R.O.’s, and Relay for Life. Activity fairs are held during the fall and
spring semesters to inform students of the countless ways to get involved on campus.
Looking to start a new organization at UGA? Visit: www.uga.edu/stuorgs
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8. class ring
One of the greatest and most widely observed
traditions at UGA is the official class ring. The ring
is the everlasting symbol to represent the honor
and traditions of the university. It was created by
the UGA Alumni Association with input from both
students and alumni. The ring is a classic icon
identifying the wearer as a person of excellence,
integrity, and leadership. The official class ring is
reserved for junior and senior students in good
academic standing, as well as alumni of the univer-
sity. Class rings are presented each spring during the
ring ceremony. When worn as a student, the Arch
design should face you. During your commencement
ceremony, you are asked to turn your ring so the
Arch design faces away from you, signifying that
you are a proud graduate of the University of
Georgia. Visit: www.uga.edu/alumni
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9. participate in homecoming events
Homecoming week provides a time for the whole Bulldog nation to come back together
in Athens to share in our love for the University of Georgia. Participate in the activities
hosted by the University Union throughout the week including street painting, attending
concerts, Pre-Tailgate, and much more. Friday night, grab your friends and fellow Bulldog
family members and head downtown to see the Redcoats, football team, and floats paint
the town red and black at the homecoming parade. On Saturday during halftime of the
Homecoming game, the King and Queen are announced. They are selected each year by
application, interview, and student voting during the week of Homecoming.
Visit: www.uga.edu/union
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10. the chapel bell
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The bell tower, formerly located on top of the Chapel, served as a call to bring students to
class. Due to damage, the bell was transferred to the rear of the building for all to ring in
1913. Whether it was a victory over a big football rivalry game or on your first official tour of
campus, you may have heard the ringing of the Chapel bell from North Campus. Located
behind the Chapel, the tradition of ringing the bell dates back to the 1892 when the Bulldogs
played their games on Herty Field. Freshmen used to ring the Chapel bell continuously until
midnight after a victory. Following a Georgia victory over Florida in 2007, the bell fell from
its support platform due to the overwhelming excitement of Bulldog fans ringing the bell for
hours. Today alumni, students, and Georgia fans rejoice in ringing the bell. Take part in this
tradition following any athletic victory or even managing to pass that organic chemistry test.
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11. participate in a greek event
One of the longest-running campus life traditions is participating in a Greek letter
organization. Sigma Alpha Epsilon was the first fraternity to be established at the univer-
sity in 1866. 55 years later, Phi Mu became the first sorority on campus to integrate
women into the Greek system in 1921. Since then, more than 60 Greek letter organiza-
tions have come to campus to provide opportunities to all students through membership
selection, brotherhood/sisterhood, leadership, educational programs, philanthropies, and
community involvement. Greek organizations coordinate a variety of events such as date
nights, formals, parent events, and a variety of philanthropic fundraisers. Visit: www.
uga.edu/greeklife
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With nine men’s and 12 women’s varsity sports teams that have won 38 national
championships, there is no better place for college athletics than the University
of Georgia. Watch the 10-time National Championship Gym Dogs stick it to
their competition in Stegeman Coliseum, stop by Foley Field and enjoy a baseball
game, or show the tennis teams some love during a match at the Dan Magill
Tennis Complex. The University of Georgia is home to some of the finest athletic
events in the nation. Many events are free for students, so be sure to support all
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13. the creamery
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Tucked away on South Campus, the UGA Creamery is one of the best-kept secrets on
campus. Enjoy amazing ice cream, fresh dairy products, snacks, and sandwiches from 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Creamery was first opened in 1908, operating as a
dairy science teaching facility serving homemade ice cream. After the equipment became
obsolete in the 1990s, UGA Food Services took over operations in order to continue to serve
students. The Creamery is located at the end of the Environmental Health Sciences building
on South Campus. Stop by during class breaks and enjoy a treat!
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14. the student alumni association
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Sure, it sounds ironic: Student Alumni Association—but you’re not
a graduate yet, right? The Student Alumni Association (SAA) is a
way for you to connect to UGA and especially alumni while you are
in school. SAA donors receive invitations to events and programs
likes Dinner with a Dozen Dawgs, special t-shirt giveaways, the
Ghost Tour, and much more. Your lifelong connection with UGA
began when you received your admission to the university. Don’t
miss a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the UGA family.
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15. picture with uga or hairy dawg
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Named America’s number one college mascot by Sports Illustrated in 1997, Uga is a major
deal here at the University of Georgia. Since 1956, the Seiler family has graciously cared for
the lineage of Ugas to serve as one of the most notable mascots in the nation. Throughout
the year, there are various opportunities to get up close and personal with the dog that is
loved by millions. Whether it is at the team picture day or underneath Sanford Bridge
prior to kickoff, don’t miss an opportunity to take a picture with Uga. However, if a photo
shoot with our English Bulldog proves to be too challenging, our Hairy Dawg mascot in
costume is just as awesome. Find him at athletic events and special occasions on campus!
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16. watch a game between the hedges
Since 1929, a tradition that is held dear for many Bulldog fans is to watch a game between
the hedges in Sanford Stadium. Saturday in the fall means it is time put on your best red
and black and head to the stadium to cheer on the Dawgs with 92,746 of your closest
friends. As the seventh largest on-campus stadium in the country, Sanford has gone through
multiple renovations throughout its 83-year history with the last seats added in 2004 and
the addition of Reed Plaza in 2010. There is no way to explain the feeling of cheering on the
Dawgs and the amount of school pride exhibited in the stadium in a sea of red and black.
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inside the main entrance off the Alumni Plaza of the Tate Student Center. This new
tradition was established after the expansion of the building in 2009. While the UGA
Arch logo tile is roped off for much of the year to keep it clean and prevent wear, the
stanchions are removed during special events such as Homecoming and Graduation for
students, alumni, family, and friends to take photos. Next time the ropes are down, make
sure to step by the Arch and get your picture with the famous UGA symbol, which
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18. tailgate on gameday
Gamedays in Athens would not be complete without the fun and fellowship of a
pre-game tailgate! Thousands of alumni and students come together on Saturdays in
Athens to celebrate with delicious food, games, and music. Make sure to get up early and
grab a good spot because Bulldog fans begin tailgating early. Remember to be a respon-
sible tailgater and leave your site as clean as you found it! Visit: www.gameday.uga.edu
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Coach Mark Richt began today’s version of the Dawg Walk in 2001 when he started
his career at UGA. The origin of the “Walk” still remains vague. It is now a “pep rally”
style event where football players exit the buses from Lumpkin Street and walk into the
stadium through Gate 1 amidst a cheering crowd. The Dawg Walk begins approximately
two hours before home football kickoffs at the Tate Student Center Parking lot. Grab a
spot and listen to the band play as the flag bearers, cheerleaders, and Hairy Dawg lead
our team into Sanford Stadium!
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20. center for leadership and service
The Center for Leadership and Service is the hub for student involvelment and enrichment,
especially for first-year students. The CLS sponsors Dawg Camp, which includes four
different camps: Adventure, Classic City, Discovery, and Fusion. You are guaranteed to
make new friends, have a great time, and learn how to thrive at UGA. The CLS also offers
many other programs like Arch Society, LeaderShape, Impact, Leadership Resource Team,
Volunteer UGA, and Leadership UGA. You can even apply for scholarships and take courses
through CLS. The Center for Leadership and Service offers something for everyone, so don’t
miss out! Looking for other ways to get involved on campus? Attend the fall activities fair!
Visit: www.cls.uga.edu
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21. georgia-florida game
Georgia-Florida is one of the greatest and rowdiest rivalries in the history of college
football. Since 1933, the city of Jacksonville has hosted the game as a neutral site. The
exceptions are 1994 and 1995 when it was hosted in Athens and Gainesville respectively
due to renovations at Jacksonville Memorial Stadium. In person or in the comfort of your
home, the game is always an electrifying experience. So gather your friends, wear your
finest red and black, and cheer on the Dawgs wherever you may be! Don’t forget: UGA
currently leads the series 48 - 40 - 2 as well as boasting the record for the largest victory
with a score of 75 - 0!
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22. sit with bernard ramsey ’37
Bernard B. Ramsey ’37 was one of UGA’s most charitable benefactors. A native of
Macon, Georgia, Ramsey’s generosity was evident with his gift of $38 million from his
estate to UGA. Portions of this donation were allocated for the Bernard B. Ramsey
Foundation Fellowship. His passing in 1996 executed the gift, funding the Honors
Program, the Foundation Fellows scholarships, and the Ramsey Scholarship. Ramsey’s
gifts have also endowed professorships and construction projects including the new
Performing Arts Center and the Butts-Mehre Athletic Heritage Hall. His dedication to
the university is honored by the Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activities. Sit
and snap a photo with his statue in front of Moore College on North Campus.
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23. late night snelling
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In the mood for a fourth meal? Sounds like it’s time for a Snellebration! Join your friends
anytime after regular dining hall hours at the centrally-located Snelling Dining Com-
mons on campus. Whether you’re studying for an exam or hanging out with friends in
between classes, you can enjoy Snelling 24 hours a day from Monday at 7 a.m. through
Friday at 2:30 p.m. The early morning menu starts at 3 a.m. and is filled with delicious
breakfast staples like homemade waffles, eggs, biscuits, grits, donuts, and made-to-order
omelets. Also, be on the lookout for holiday and special occasion celebrations in all four
dining halls. UGA Food Services truly spoils students, especially with pancakes and
beignets during finals week. Students can also submit homemade recipes during “A Taste
of Home.” No one celebrates like UGA Food Services. It is no surprise that they have won
more than 70 national awrds. Visit: www.uga.edu/foodservice
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24. athens music scene
One of the greatest features that Athens offers students is its amazing and diverse
music scene. No matter what day of the week it is, you can see a great concert. Athens
is famous for being the home of music groups like the B-52’s, Widespread Panic, and
R.E.M. Whether you are into classical, rock, alternative, pop, hip hop, indie, new
wave, or country music, Athens will have a concert for you. Popular venues include
the 40 Watt Club, Morton Theatre, Melting Point, Classic Center, Caledonia Lounge,
New Earth Music Hall, Legion Field, and the historic Georgia Theatre. A UGA college
experience would not be complete without seeing a concert.
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25. dawgs after dark
Are you in the mood for free food, fun activities, and other great forms of entertainment
on a Friday night? The University Union’s Dawgs After Dark is a night-long, themed
programming event catered for students to enjoy. With past activities including
inflatables, watching a movie, and playing laser tag, Dawgs After Dark offers fun for
everyone on select Friday evenings from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Bring your UGACard and get
ready to take advantage of all of your favorite activities with friends for free!
Visit: www.uga.edu/union/divisions/dad.html
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26. intramural sports
Not quite ready to be on a UGA intercollegiate athletic team but still have the competitive
drive? Join an intramural team through the Ramsey Student Center. With 24 sports offered
from basketball and volleyball to squash and ultimate frisbee, get your friends together to
create a team or sign up as a free agent. Intramural sports are offered year-round with team
sign-ups occurring at the beginning of each semester. If you like to watch more than play,
UGA Rec Sports is still the place to be! The men’s and women’s basketball championships
are played in Stegeman Coliseum, and the flag football championships are played in Sanford
Stadium. Get a group together and cheer on your Bulldogs as they engage in some friendly
competition. Visit: www.recsports.uga.edu
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27. performing arts center
Every year, some of the most talented composers, dancers, and musicians from across the
globe perform in the Performing Arts Center, located on East Campus. Experience some of
the world’s most acclaimed performers in Hodgson Hall, a 1,100 seat festival-style theater
or the Ramsey Concert Hall, a traditional theater seating 360 people. Students can take
advantage of half-priced tickets! Visit: www.uga.edu/pac
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28. street painting
No matter what organization you represent, there may be an opportunity for you to
partake in the fun tradition of street painting on Sanford Drive. The painting takes
place at midnight to publicize an event or special occasion within an organization of
the university as a whole. First, be sure to get your design approved by Campus Reserva-
tions, and then you are free to begin painting your graffiti art masterpiece for thousands
of fellow Dawgs to see on their way to class. Visit: www.reservations.uga.edu
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29. attend an intercultural event
With such a vibrant student community, don’t miss out on the chance to engage in
many of the enriching programs that celebrate diversity. From dancing the night away
at the Unity Ball, participating in Safe Space Training, attending an international coffee
hour, to a performance by the Pamoja Dance Company, there are numerous unique
activities to celebrate the cultures and diversity of all Bulldogs. The International
Street Festival is an annual event that promotes cultural awareness within the Athens
community. Each spring, various student groups and community organizations have
cultural displays and performances. Visit: www.uga.edu/ica
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30. Tate plaza
Tate Plaza named for former Dean, William Tate, is located at the center of campus.
Not only is it at the heart of campus, but it is also at the heart of the majority of student
organizations. UGA pride and spirit are always in the air above Tate Plaza, as it is where
students engage others about their passion and happenings within their organization. It
is also the only place on campus open to free speech. Regardless of your year or major,
you cannot miss Tate Plaza. Whether you’re rushing to class or enjoying UGA’s beautiful
campus, don’t pass Tate Plaza, without seeing what’s going on. Don’t forget to contact
campus reservations before setting up a tabling event! Visit: www.mlc.uga.edu
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31. herty field activities
Herty Field, located on North Campus, was the original on-campus playing venue for
track, football, and baseball at the University of Georgia. Before it was used for athletics,
the field was used as a marching ground. However, under the direction of Dr. Charles
Herty, a professor of Chemistry and the creator of the UGA varsity football team,
the field was landscaped to host games and practices for the university’s varsity and
intramural activities. In the Fall of 1892, with Dr. Herty serving as head coach, the
field was opened for the first UGA home football game against Mercer University. UGA
defeated Mercer by a final score of 50-0. Take part in this tradition by visiting Herty
Field and throwing a football on UGA’s original athletic field!
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32. the abraham baldwin statue
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A native Georgian, Abraham Baldwin
was born the son of a blacksmith and
died as one of the most influential figures
in UGA’s history. As an elected member
of Georgia’s state legislature, Baldwin
strongly believed education was the key
to the future prosperity of Georgia and
advocated strongly for the education of
its citizens. Abraham Baldwin developed
a comprehensive educational plan that
ultimately included land grants from
the state to fund the establishment of
the University of Georgia. Through
Baldwin’s efforts, UGA became the first
state-chartered school in the nation in
January of 1785. Along with authoring
the UGA Charter, Baldwin also served as
the first president of UGA from 1785
to 1801. To commemorate the legacy of
Abraham Baldwin, UGA’s founder and
father of higher public education, the
UGA Alumni Association erected the
statue on north campus in the fall of 2011.
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33. richard b. russell building special collections libraries
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One of the university’s most valuable traditions is the Hargrett Library found in the
newly built Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries. While a leading
repository on Georgia history and culture, it holds 200,000 volumes in its rare book and
Georgiana collections, six million pages of historical manuscripts and photographs,
including maps and broadsides, and UGA archives and records. Other areas of emphasis
include performing arts and natural history. With the earliest entries dating back to the
15th century, the Hargrett Library also holds the Confederate Constitution.
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34. the state botanical garden of georgia
A great place to get away from campus
to study, get some fresh air, or go for a
run is at one of Georgia’s best-kept
secrets: the State Botanical Garden.
Enjoy more than five miles of nature
trails or take a moment to relax by the
Oconee River. The garden is a public
educational facility and covers more
than 300 acres. It features specialty
gardens and a tropical conservatory
with a broad array of native and exotic
plants. The Visitor Center, Day
Chapel, and Callaway Building are all
used for special events such as
meetings, weddings, receptions, and
dances. This garden offers a great
venue for relaxation and a little time
to get away from the hustle and bustle
of campus and the city.
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35. see a movie at the tate student center
Described as the living room of campus, the Tate Student Center is the perfect place
for you and your friends to relax, socialize, and enjoy life as a student. You can grab
a bite to eat at one of the award-winning campus eateries, catch up on sports in
the Dawg Pen, or watch a movie at the Tate Center. With movie admission only $1
for students with valid UGACards and $2 for non-students, the Tate Movie Theater
is perfect for a night out. Visit: www.uga.edu/union/movies
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36. ghost tour
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Ready to be spooked walking
on North Campus around
the centuries-old buildings?
Ever wondered what the
story was behind that historic
building where you have
class? Go on the Ghost Tour
in October! Started in 2009,
Student Alumni Council
members lead historic ghost
tours around North Campus
and neighboring buildings
with a creepy past. Complete
with elaborate narratives and
costumes, go on the walking
tour of our historic campus.
This event also doubles as
a food drive so come ready
with canned goods in hand
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37. visit the georgia museum of art
The Georgia Museum of Art, the official art museum of the state, has had a home on
campus since 1948. As a student, make sure to spend some time experiencing collections
from artists around the world and see the magic in American paintings or art from the
Italian Renaissance. The recent expansion of the museum added an outdoor sculpture
garden and additional galleries to display permanent collections. Best of all, admission
to the museum is free! Visit: www.uga.edu/gamuseum
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38. education abroad
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Ever looked out of one of your classroom windows wishing you were in a tropical
landscape or the rolling hills of a green countryside pasture? Luckily, UGA has more than
100 faculty-led study abroad programs in addition to a variety of exchange programs on
every continent, even Antarctica! Immerse yourself in a foreign country for a term and
learn about another culture. UGA has campuses in England, Costa Rica, and Italy. Credit
offerings are available for a large spectrum of concentrations. Visit the Office of Interna-
tional Education and plan your trip abroad! Visit: www.international.uga.edu
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39. 100 days until graduation
Started by the UGA Alumni
Association in 2000, 100
Days Until Graduation is the
official kickoff for seniors to
begin the countdown to
graduation day! The event is
held in either late January or
early February and features
many giveaways, entertain-
ment for seniors, resources
such as the Career Center,
UGA Graduate School, class
ring information, Senior
Signature program, and door
prizes galore!
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40. state of the university address
The president of UGA must
deliver an address to be in
accordance with the
University Council by-laws.
The speech pertains to the
initiatives, outlook, and
direction of the university
and is held every January in
the Chapel on North
Campus. The event is free
and open to the entire
university community.
Visit: president.uga.edu
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41. freshman welcome
In the Fall of 2011, 3,500 first-year students filed into Sanford Stadium to participate
in UGA’s first Freshman Welcome. Adapted from a former event known as Freshman
Convocation, Freshman Welcome is designed by the Student Alumni Council and the
Student Government Association to bring in the class and introduce them to the Bulldog
Nation. The event entertains students with music and guest speakers. It is a once in a
lifetime chance to stand with all of your classmates on the football field in the shape
of the Georgia “G.” Freshman Welcome marks the beginning of your journey at the
University of Georgia.
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42. senior signature
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As a senior, you make your last gift
as a student to the University of
Georgia through Senior Signature.
Your donation supports the alumni
events and academic initiatives that
aided your growth as a student and
creates a strong learning environ-
ment that allows other students to
succeed. By donating to Senior
Signature, you begin your own
lasting legacy as a graduate of the
University of Georgia with your
name permanently placed on a
plaque in Tate Plaza. The continued
yearly support of alumni, friends,
and family allows future generations
of UGA students to receive the
same, or an even better, experience
at this top-tier university. For more
information on giving back to UGA
and Senior Signature, visit: www.
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43. picture with your school or college
The heartbeat of the University of Georgia lies in the classroom. As the state of
Georgia’s flagship institution, UGA is made up of 17 schools and colleges. These schools
and colleges instill a pride in their students and support them throughout their college
career. A picture of you in front of your school or college allows you to remember the
days spent studying for a test in the Journalism Building, the History professor that
always made your class enjoyable, or the friends made within your major.
Visit: www.bulletin.uga.edu
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44. the great southland stampede rodeo
For over 35 years, the Block and Bridle Club at UGA has hosted an event that gives the club
bragging rights as the only professionally-sanctioned rodeo organized by college students.
The Great Southland Stampede Rodeo hosts mechanical bull rides, livestock showings, rodeo
clowns, bareback riding, bull riding, and much more! This rodeo even includes its own
signature event, the pig-tote, in which contestants plop squealing piglets into wheelbarrows
and race across the dirt. Grab your cowboy hat and your boots and head down to the South
Milledge Arena for a good old-fashioned rodeo!
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Athens is known for its exciting events and renowned restaurants. The Athens Farmers
Market provides a great opportunity to get fresh local produce and connect with local shop
owners and residents. The National, 5&10, DePalma’s, The Last Resort, and other restaurants
are exclusively in Athens and are sure to treat diners with their seasonal menus and wonderful
offerings of locally-made products such as Jittery Joe’s. Athens offers great events throughout
the year including A Taste of Athens in February, Twilight Criterium in April, and its own
music festival, AthFest, during in June. Students can meet many unique Athenians like Michael
Davenport, a veteran, who paints with a pen held in his teeth because he lost his arms in an
electrical accident. He’s a favorite around town!
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46. enjoy the great outdoors
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Whether it is self-directed or guided by campus organizations such as the Georgia Outdoor
Recreation Program (GORP), an outdoor activity or trip is a must for any college student.
GORP is designed to provide fun, hands-on instructional opportunities for beginner to
advanced participants. You will learn the skills and safety concerns for a wide variety of
outdoor activities in a supervised environment. An experienced staff of trip leaders provide
logistical planning, instruction, leadership, and facilitation for group experience. Meet people
with similar interests and take a break from your daily routine. GORP also oversees equip-
ment rental from the Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC) in Ramsey if you want to tackle the
outdoors yourself. Visit: www.recsports.uga. edu/outdoor_rec.php
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Attend the biggest tailgate of the spring semester before the annual G-Day Game. Held
in Tate Plaza, the Student Alumni Council hosts a tailgate for all Bulldog fans. Come and
enjoy entertainment by the Redcoat Band, Dance Dawgs, UGA Cheerleaders, Hairy Dawg,
UGA Accidentals, and other campus performance groups. Student Alumni Association
donors receive a special G-Day shirt and catered food. In addition to all of the great
entertainment, there is a family section available to all, featuring freeze pops, face painting,
and coloring sheets. Don’t miss out on the most exciting tailgate of the season!
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All traditions at UGA had to start somewhere. What is your favorite aspect of life at
UGA? Use this space to start your own tradition that friends and family can enjoy for
years to come.
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UGA? Use this space to start your own tradition that friends and family can enjoy for
years to come.
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Earlier commencement ceremonies lasted three to four days with each graduating senior
given the option to speak for up to 10 minutes and festivities with dances lasting into
the wee hours of the night. The modern commencement ceremony took its form after
World War II due to increasing enrollment. It was not until the 1950s that the spring
commencement ceremony was moved to Sanford Stadium because the graduating classes
had grown too large for on-campus auditoriums. However, one tradition that has been
present from the very beginning is that the sheriff of Athens-Clarke County leads the
graduation processional armed with a sword. This was a safety measure because the
university was established near a turbulent frontier.
Today commencement ceremonies are held in May, August, and December with Sanford
Stadium serving as the spring undergraduate ceremony facility and Stegeman Coliseum
hosting all other ceremonies.
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Chase Burkhart, ’[email protected] StudentCollege of Family and Consumer Sciences“Get involved in the student organizations related to your areas of career interest. They are great places to meet like-minded people and a fantastic way to network with future employers.”
Shahzad Pirvani, ’[email protected] AnalystFMV Opinions“Learn to find a balance between working towards future goals and cherishing the present. Both are extremely important and, depending on your value set, one might dominate the other. You might have to make some very difficult decisions that will push you out of your comfort zone. Think hard but don’t be afraid to make these. Remember, risk and return go hand-in-hand. If you’re ever too comfortable then you’re already underperforming and are doing a great disservice to the society and to your own potential.”
Blair Tighe, ’[email protected] States Army2013 40 Under 40 Nominee“Enter the world with a goal of serving a higher purpose that is bigger than you. If you live by this mentality, you will find yourself much happier and satisfied with who you are as you grow older.”
Gene Kelly, ’[email protected] Rain Barrel Depot/Back Nine Ventures, LLC“Read and take the test in “Now Discover Your Strengths” by Marcus Buckingham. I cannot think of a better way to really become educated and set a strong foundation for life after college than knowing who you are, your strengths and then choosing an aca-demic path that parallels your strengths.”
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Scott Hitch, ’96, ’[email protected] Forman, LLP“Follow your passions, not your paycheck, and take professional chances when you’re young. Limit your debt as best you can and save whatever money you earn. Building a nest egg early will enable you to follow your dreams throughout your life.”
Marc Garofalo, ’[email protected] Director, Terry MentorTerry College of BusinessAthens Area Alumni Chapter Volunteer
“I would dedicate my summers to self-dis-
covery and get out of Athens. Travel for
adventure-type work, study abroad,
internships, externships, etc. These unique
experiences will set you apart from the pack
and help you build a diverse network. Travel
and take risks before you have a family, a
mortgage, or both!”
Connie Braesch, ’[email protected] Affairs OfficerUnited States Coast Guard2013 40 Under 40 Nominee
“Control your attitude and drive your
ambition. Don’t weight others down with
negativity and frustration. My favorite
quote from one of my mentors is ‘the
difference between an adventure and an
ordeal is attitude.’”
Laurie Barron, ’[email protected] County School System2013 40 Under 40 Nominee“No matter your path in life, always put people first. The best leader serves others, builds relationships, and works collabora-tively. Those who least deserve your respect and help are often those who need it most.”
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Jessica Abe, ’[email protected] StudentTerry College of Business
“Have a plan in mind, but never fear a
change of heart or a change in direction.
College is a whirlwind of personal and
professional growth packed into one short
time period. Learn from your experiences
and the people you meet. Allow them to
shape you for the better. Most importantly,
always keep an open mind. You will soon
find that college and life after is almost
impossible to predict.”
Rodney Bullard, ’[email protected] DirectorChick-fil-A Foundation2013 40 Under 40 Nominee
“Do not let anyone or anything limit the
height of your aspirations.”
Travis Canova, ’[email protected] AgentFederal Bureau of Investigation2013 40 Under 40 Nominee
“Seek counsel from leaders in your fields of
interest. Give them the opportunity to give
back. Ask thoughtful questions and listen.
How did they get where they are? What
were some mistakes they made? Opportuni-
ties they seized? What would they have done
differently? What books would they
recommend?”
Lindsey Groepper, ’[email protected] 40 Under 40 Nominee
“Stop talking and start doing. Don’t use
“time” – either the excess or lack of it – as
an excuse to delay the act of doing. Actions
trump intentions every time.”
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Haley Jackson, ’[email protected] CoordinatorB’Nai B’Rith ApartmentsFormer Student Alumni Council Member, SecretaryPast President, UGA Special Olympics
“Take that seemingly ‘random’ elective class!
Choose electives in various concentrations
and in subject areas that have little or
nothing to do with your major. Every
‘random’ elective class I took bestowed upon
me knowledge and experiences that have
subsequently proved invaluable in both my
professional and personal lives. You never
know what life challenge may be placed
upon you or what endeavor you may embark
upon. Each and every little tidbit of
knowledge makes you better apt to deal with
the situation and come out successful.”
Mara Maddox, ’[email protected] Relations ManagerBloomingdale’s2013 40 Under 40 Nominee
“UGA is a big place that is easy to get lost in.
I recommend finding small groups to
associate with- both socially and academi-
cally. By making these connections, you’ll
create a sounding board for school and
relationships that can last beyond gradua-
tion. Lean on your academic school for your
major too. I wish I utilized the administra-
tion more and once you graduate you have to
chart the course on your own! Be your own
advocate for success.”
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Brendan Hatcher, ’[email protected]. State Department2013 40 Under 40 Nominee
“There are no born leaders. Leaders are
born of adversity, sacrifice, passion, trial,
and sweat. Leaders rarely take the
comfortable route. Don’t be afraid to take
chances in life in pursuit of what is right.”
Jessica McClellan, ’00, ’[email protected] Attorney, Aviation and Admiralty LitigationU.S. Department of Justice2013 40 Under 40 Nominee
“Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation: I am a
fourth generation Bulldog and the pillars
of the Arch remain my guiding principles.
Don’t forget to dream big and have fun
along the way. Life is about using the
whole box of crayons.”
Wesley Zwirn, ’00, ’[email protected]/PresidentProdigies Child Care Management, LLC; Little Prodigies Child Development Center, LLC2013 40 Under 40 Nominee
“Listen to your inner cheerleader and never
be negatively influenced by your own mind,
society, or negativity around you. It’s easy to
think you cannot do it, but you can. Put
blinders on and keep taking one step
forward. Over time, your consistency will
put you ahead of your competition.”
Nathan Hardeman, ’[email protected] DirectorEngadi Ministries International2013 40 Under 40 Nominee
“Don’t study just to get a degree on paper.
Study to achieve the greatest possible
potential for what you love doing. Then
pursue your passion for the rest of your life.
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Padgett Wilson, ’[email protected] Operating OfficerGeorgia Department of Economic Development2013 40 Under 40 Nominee
“Enjoy every second of your time in
Athens. It is a wonderful place and you
will spend the rest of your life trying to
get back. But keep those memories in
your head and not recorded for the
entire world to see on Facebook, Twitter,
and Instagram. Your career will thank
you later.”
Sharon Steingruber, ’[email protected] ManagerCorus 360
“I wish I had learned early on that you are
as smart and dedicated as the people you
hang out with. If your friends are working
hard, you will too. Surround yourself with
high achievers. But also be sure to take
advantage of every sporting event UGA
has! Gymnastics, basketball, softball,
baseball...do it all! The UGA spirit is like
none other!”
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Allison Ward, ’[email protected] AdvisorDeVry University
“Words of wisdom my dad told me before
I left for school were ‘Remember, not
everyone has a big test the next day!’
— meaning, try not to let all the fun
interrupt your focus!”
Michael McConnell, ’[email protected] Professor of Aerospace Science & Operations Flight CommanderUnited States Air Force – AFROTC Detachment 160Board Member - Athens Area Chapter for the UGA Alumni Association2013 40 Under 40 Nominee
“Explore not only UGA, but Athens! Leave
no stone unturned, no corner of Athens
unexplored, and no event unattended.
Have no regrets when you leave so that
you can honestly say to yourself that you
took advantage of everything UGA and
Athens had to offer.”
Logan Smalley, ’[email protected] CatalystTED2013 40 Under 40 Nominee
“A poet named Muriel Rukeyser said ‘The
universe is made of stories, not of atoms.’
My advice would be to notice the verb in
that sentence. Participate in making the
world, by using every tool available to
tell your story, and to help tell the story
of others.”
Gary Widby, ’[email protected] D. Widby, CPA
“If I only had known then what a
priceless value my UGA experience would
be throughout the rest of my life in terms
of personal enrichment, I would have
always kept a positive attitude and
savored every moment on campus. When
the blues of college challenges hit you,
and they will, don’t fail to use your time
wisely and remember you are already a
winner in life just to have made the cut.
There are multitudes of potential UGA
students out there who didn’t make the
cut, but you did. Now is your time to
excel. Now is your time to seize this
moment in your life’s history. Make it
count.”
Tierra Destiny Reid, ’[email protected] Brands2013 40 Under 40 Nominee
“Follow your truth. Never forget to listen
to the voice inside that will guide you.
Trust that every hill and valley is molding
you into who you are meant to become.
Shine bright so that others will be
liberated to do the same.”
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Special Thanks
Alan Goodno ’11
Christie Haynes ’10
Christina Swoope ’11
The UGA Alumni Association
The Student Alumni Council
University Housing
The Residence Hall Association
Student Government Association
Department of Admissions and the UGA Orientation Leaders
Dr. F.B. Nash Boney
Mary Linnemann, The Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscript Library
Wendy Garfinkel, The Adsmith
Noelle Shuck, The Adsmith
Kirk Smith, The Adsmith
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2013-2014 student alumni council
Joseph Arnold ’14
Kevin Femi Brinson ’14
Walter Tripp Brooks ’15
Kimberly Caldwell ’15
Alexander Carruth ’15
Maggie Carter ’14
Emilie Clarke ’16
Callie Dailey ’16
Nicole Dancz ’15
Mica David ’15
Meredith Dean ’14
Loni Gibson ’15
Raven Gibson ’15
Evan Graham ’15
John Hagan ’14
Derek Hammock ’15
Emily Joseph ’15
Taylor Kiley ’14
Ally Laukhuf ’15
Kevin Lee ’15
Jeremiah Lemons ’15
Lyddy O’Brien ’16
Richard Richie O’Connell ’14
Oge Okoye ’14
Heath Robinson ’15
Shelby Rudd ’14
Mark Rush ’15
Hillary Thornton ’14
Noemie Tshinanga ’14
Pranay Udutha ’14
Dowdy White ’16
Taryn Winston ’15
Marcus Wilson ’15
Teman Worku ’15
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