Flavor of Georgia | Dawg Day of Giving | 40 Under 40 Nominations |
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The 2024 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest is on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the Classic Center in Athens, GA. Flavor of Georgia is a food product contest for established or market-ready foods and beverages made in the state. The reception is a great opportunity to sample the products and meet the Flavor of Georgia Finalists. At the 2024 reception, there will be three finalists from each of the twelve product categories.
Register to attend here. |
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University of Georgia vice provost for graduate education, dean of the Graduate School and plant pathology professor, Ron Walcott (PhD - Plant Pathology, '99) shared, "It was hard because when you're a first-generation anything, you become the first-generation everything for your family. This happens a lot with underrepresented, minority kids whose parents might not have the full scope of understanding what career pathways and opportunities there are in agriculture." when discussing his decision to leave Barbados to pursue higher education in plant pathology.
Read more about Ron's story here. |
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Join us on Saturday, April 6 at the Classic Center in Athens, GA for the 68th Annual UGA CAES Alumni Association Award Celebration. The 2024 Young Alumni Achievement, Alumni Award of Excellence, and the Georgia Hall of Fame award honorees will be recognized. View all honorees here. Register to attend the Award Celebration. |
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On Tuesday, March 26 we’re Calling the Dawgs to support CAES. Dawg Day of Giving is a unified, all-day fundraising effort calling on the University of Georgia alumni, donors, students, faculty, staff, parents and friends to come together to support UGA.
Give to the CAES on March 26! |
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Know an Ag Dawg under 40 (as of September 2024) leading the way in their profession or community? Nominate them for the 2024 UGA 40 Under 40 class by March 25!
Nominate an Ag Dawg here. |
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Be inspired by CAES alumna Phyllicia Thomas (BSES - Environmental Economics and Management, '19) who overcame catastrophic injuries to champion environmental justice.
Read more in her Cultivate feature here. |
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The CAES Student Emergency Fund provides limited, one-time financial assistance to enrolled undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences who are unable to meet immediate, essential expenses because of temporary hardship related to an emergency. |
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Poultry Science South GA Alumni + Friends Social March 26, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Tifton, GA |
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Flavor of Georgia April 4, 2024 4:00 p.m. Athens, GA |
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68th Annual UGA CAES Alumni Association Awards April 6, 2024 11:00 a.m. Athens, GA |
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J.G. Woodroof Lecture April 9, 2024 12:30 p.m. Athens, GA |
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Dr. Jeanna Wilson Retirement Celebration May 16, 2024 5:00 p.m. Athens, GA |
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Ag Dawg After Hours: DC May 21, 2024 6:00 p.m. Washington, D.C. |
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Planning is underway for future events. Looking forward to connecting, engaging and celebrating with you! Check back here for updates. |
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Interested in a career within UGA Extension? Check out exciting opportunities across the state of Georgia. |
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Engage with your alma mater in a meaningful and personal way by signing up to become a mentor. Your wisdom and experiences would be invaluable to a CAES student. |
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The University of Georgia Foundation is registered to solicit in every state and provides state specific registration information. |
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