National Mentoring Month | Intros and Appetizers | Welcome Dr. Kopsell

Connect

January is National Mentor Month, and we are celebrating the meaningful impact of mentorship by highlighting some of our CAES mentors and mentees. Thanks to CAES alumnus Chris Chammoun (BSA '08) for connecting with current CAES student and ambassador Michael Howard. The UGA Mentor Program connects students to alumni through an online platform so you can mentor from anywhere! Learn more and sign up at mentor.uga.edu.

"The third round of students recruited through the CAES Rural Scholars Program includes Jay Lavender of Statham, Georgia; Jane Ashley Rowell of Douglas, Georgia; and Willow Waldrep of Forsyth, Georgia. Launched in 2020, the program was the vision of Keith Kelly, a 1980 CAES graduate and founder, president and CEO of Kelly Products; his wife, Pam Kelly; and 1983 CAES alumnus Robert Varnedoe." 

Check out the 2023-2024 CAES Rural Scholars Newswire article here.

Engage

Hey #AgDawg alumni, are you passionate about the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and want to give back?

Apply to be on the CAES UGA CAES Alumni Association Board of Directors! Application deadline is January 26, 2024. Learn more about the Board of Directors and the work they do here. 

Are you an alumni or industry partner who is interested in helping CAES students by sharing your professional experience? If so, join us for Intros and Appetizers on February 1! Intros and Appetizers is a low pressure, high energy student and alumni networking opportunity. We look forward to seeing you there!

Register today!

Celebrate

Join us in welcoming CAES Alum, Dr. Dean Kopsell (MS '95, PhD '99), as Associate Dean forAcademic Affairs. He will officially join CAES on February 1, 2024.

"Students are always evolving and changing, and our ability to meet their needs is critical to our success," he said. "The college is in a unique position to help students make connections, now and after they graduate. Teaching is really where it all starts."

Read more about Dr. Kopsell's experiences and eagerness to join his alma matter.

Save-the-Date, #AgDawgs! The 68^th Annual UGA CAES Alumni Association Awards is right around the corner.

Saturday, April 6, 2024

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

The Classic Center Atrium

Athens, GA

Award inductees and a formal invitation will be available soon. Click here for more information.

Support CAES Students

Pave the way for the future leaders of agricultural and environmental sciences while leaving a legacy through our Buy A Brick campaign. You can help lay the foundation for continued excellence at CAES by supporting the CAES Four Towers Brick Campaign.

Your personalized brick will be placed outside the CAES Activity Center in front of the Four Towers Building. The Activity Center is home to the CAES student lounge and the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame, a perfect location for alumni and friends to showcase their CAES pride. Orders placed by April 12, 2024 will be installed this spring!

Upcoming Events

2024 Georgia Ag Forecast

January 26, 2024

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tifton Conference Center

Spring 2024 Intros and Appetizers

February 1, 2024

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Studio 225

Athens, GA

Flavor of Georgia

April 4, 2024

Athens, GA

Register by January 30, 2024 to compete in the contest!

68^th Annual UGA CAES Alumni Association Awards

April 6, 2024

Athens, GA

Save-the-Date

Planning is underway for future events. Looking forward to connecting, engaging and celebrating with you! Check back here for updates.

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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