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Ag Dawgs After Hours is headed to Thomasville this Thursday, February 24 and LaGrange on March 17! Interested in getting involved with the host committee? Know someone or a business who would sponsor the event?
Registration is open for Thomasville and LaGrange.
Joining the U.S. Navy allowed Toby Palmer (BSA - Entomology, ’01; BSA - Poultry Science, ’01) to do “things that most people in those fields only talk about doing or hope that they get to do one day,” he said. “We were actually getting to go to these places and start up insect control to help the local populations.”
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Building leadership and empowering individuals of under-represented and diverse backgrounds allows the Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) chapter at CAES to strengthen our college. Join fellow Bulldogs in continuing to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive UGA to ensure a better tomorrow for all. Make your gift to the CAES Diversity Affairs Development Fund today!
Celebrate
The 66th UGA CAES Alumni Association Awards is set for April 9 at noon in UGA's Tate Student Center Grand Hall.
Honorees include:
Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame
Henry Massey (posthumously)
Tom McCall
Alumni Award of Excellence
Swagata "Ban" Banerjee (PhD ’04)
James M. "Jimmy" Blitch (BSA ’54)
Garth Boyd (BSA ’80; MS ’82)
Joy Carter Crosby (BSA ’97; MAL ’07)
Young Alumni Achievement Award
David Cromley (BSA ’09)
Samantha Tankersley Kilgore (BSA ’11)
Anna Daniel Reddish (BSA ’08; MADS ’09)
Lanie Huff Riner (BSA ’05)
Do you know an incoming freshman, transfer or current CAES student?
The CAES Undergraduate Scholarship portal is open! Apply online to be considered for all general scholarships. Applications are due March 1, 2022.
The CAES Prospective Students Scholarship application is also open and is a separate application. Applications are due March 18, 2022.
Support the CAES Alumni Association
Your gift allows the CAES Alumni Association to connect, engage and celebrate with alumni, students and friends of the college. Contributions support student scholarships and provide enrichment opportunities for students and alumni.
Additional opportunities to support departmental, scholarship, Extension and specific program areas are available online.
Upcoming Events
Ag Dawgs After Hours: Thomasville
Thursday, February 24
5:30 p.m.
Experience the Farmer's Daughter's tasting room in downtown Thomasville. Network with other Ag Dawgs in the area while enjoying appetizers.
Ag Dawgs After Hours: LaGrange
Thursday, March 17
5:30 p.m.
Join other Ag Dawgs at the Hills and Dales estate. An optional house and garden tour will be available at 5:00 p.m. and the event will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Georgia Giving Day
Thursday, March 31
CAES alumni and friends can show their support by making a contribution to CAES and encouraging fellow grads to help enhance student support in our college.
UGA CAES Alumni Association Awards Celebration
Saturday, April 9
12:00 p.m.
Celebrate and connect with CAES alumni and friends.
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Planning is underway for future events. Looking forward to connecting, engaging and celebrating with you! Check back here for updates.
*In person events will take place only if it is deemed safe to do so at that time by the CDC and state health officials.
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