They're baaaaaack! Classes started last week and the energy is palpable. Congrats to the Student Engagement team on a successful Freshman Welcome; as you engage thousands of students from their first day on campus, you help build a committed alumni network in the future. And thank you to the Donor Relations & Stewardship team for hosting our faculty, staff and retiree donors for a lovely PAWS Reception last week. Thanks to EVERYONE for all you do!
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Interim Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations and Interim Executive Director of the UGA Foundation |
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What You'll Find in This Month's Pulse |
- ? Fundraising Update
- Upcoming DAR Meetings ?
- Events for Alumni + Friends
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✍ Strategic Initiatives
- ☕ Coffee & Conversations w/Provost Hu
- DAR Headshot Schedule ?
- ? UGA Professional Development Resources
- ? Dawg Source Launch
- Refreshed Career Services Webpage ?
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? Career Center: A Year in Review
- ? Reminder: UGA Logos
- Football Season Content
- ? Preseason Solicit. Campaign
- Alumni Count Update ?
- DAR ?s: Umesh Patel + Jill Bateman
- ✈️ Regional Programs Travel Schedule
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Open DAR Positions
- ?? Staff Announcements
- Football Hype Video + Freshman Welcome Time Lapse + Impressive Student News
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After a successful FY23, it's time to roll up our sleeves and get to work. We're running a little behind as we dig into the new year. Fundraisers: please update plans and opportunities in GAIL and let's hit the road to meet with prospects. Questions? Email Jeremy Ransom.
The Alumni Participation Rate (APR) has started off strong with nearly 3,600 donors in the month of July. APR is tracking 10% ahead year-over-year as a result of the gameday button campaign. Questions? Email Heather Duiser.
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Fall Development Meeting September 11 Tate Grand Hall |
Emeritus Trustee Quarterly Program September 12 Atlanta History Center |
Alumni Board of Directors Fall Meeting September 15 Athens, Georgia |
Board of Trustees Fall Board Meeting October 5-6 Athens, Georgia |
DAR 101 (for new employees) October 10 Moore-Rooker Hall, Stelling Study |
DAR Town Hall October 16 Tate Grand Hall |
| Team Stewardship November 2 Georgia Museum of Art |
Board of Visitors Fall Board Meeting November 2 Athens, Georgia |
Winter Development Meeting February 12, 2024 Tate Grand Hall |
UGA Board of Visitors Spring Meeting March 21, 2024 Athens, Georgia |
Spring Development Meeting May 13, 2024 Tate Grand Hall |
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Events for Alumni + Friends |
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| Parents Leadership Council Weekend September 8-9 Athens, Georgia |
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Four Strategic Initiatives |
As we transition into FY24, DAR will focus on four main areas (below). In the coming months, we will collaborate to define and communicate success around these areas and align our work to advance them. They have been communicated to the president, and VP Walton has been including them in meetings across the division: -
Fundraising to support UGA strategic priorities through scholarship support, experiential learning, facilities and active learning, student wellness, and faculty support.
- Strengthening our donor pipeline through data-driven engagement with students, alumni, and friends.
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Expanding industry engagement and cultivating support for the Innovation District.
- Engaging students in career development and mentorship.
Questions? Email Tyler Daniels. |
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Coffee & Connections with Provost Hu |
S. Jack Hu, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, invites campus faculty and staff for Coffee and Connections, an informal networking event that invites attendees to build connections with UGA leadership and each other. Two gatherings are planned for this semester: - Friday, Sept. 15 | 8:30-10 AM
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Thursday, Nov. 9 | 8:30-10 AM
Events will be held at the Delta Innovation Hub. Please register if you plan to participate.
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New employees: have you scheduled a headshot with Edwin Hammond yet? Click the links below to fill out a scheduling form; all headshots are taken in front of 1 Press Place. |
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UGA Professional Development Resources |
The start of a new school year is here, and many students are excited to get back to campus and start learning. Did you know that you don't have to be a student to learn new skills at UGA? There are myriad opportunities for faculty/staff to expand their knowledge and expertise through classes, workshops, and other online resources—there's something for everyone! Talent Management encourages you to take advantage of all UGA has to offer, such as: Questions about these resources? Please contact Michelle Carter. |
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To enhance the student experience, UGA is launching Dawg Source to connect students to resources from pre-enrollment through graduation in person and online. This "one-stop" initiative was announced during the 2023 State of the University Address. During Phase 1, the UGA App for iOS and Android will offer customized views for students, employees, and other groups. Users will select an experience category, which will allow the UGA App to emphasize the info that is most applicable. Download the UGA App in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store
. And don't forget to also download the UGA Safe App (below).
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Refreshed Alumni Career Services Webpage |
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UGA Career Center: A Year in Review |
For the seventh year in a row, the UGA Career Center was the No. 1 way that UGA students found employment. Check out the successes this stellar team achieved this past year. A few highlights: -
The Career Center managed 7,486 career counseling and drop-in appointments for students and alumni
- 5,132 students participated in 89 ArchReady programs.
- $117,800 in scholarship funding was provided to students for professional attire
- And much, much more!
Questions? Email Scott Williams. |
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Reminder: Do Not Use Trademarked (TM) Logos |
Please remember to only use UGA logos that have a registered mark (R) next to them, NOT logos with a trademark (TM) next to them. Check out Amanda Qubty's blog about this. |
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Football Season Content for Bulldog Fans |
This football season, alumni.uga.edu/football will again serve as Alumni Football HQ, featuring events, news and other spirited opportunities to engage with UGA grads. The page is still being finessed ahead of kickoff; please send updates to Elizabeth Elmore. And don't forget to visit alumni.uga.edu/gamewatching to encourage alumni, friends and fans to call the Dawgs with their local alumni chapter. Questions about game-watching parties? Questions? Email
Doug McAcy.
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? Pre-Season Football Solicitation Campaign ? |
This year's preseason football solicitation campaign began in early July and will continue through September 5. This campaign has a two-pronged goal: acquiring new donors while retaining current and previous donors. Donors who give $5+ will receive a pair of game day buttons. Questions? Email Sherry Abrams.
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Alumni Count: More than 355,000 |
Twice per year, we update our living alumni count so that we're all saying the same thing on websites, materials and in scripts. As of July, we have "more than 355,000 living alumni." Please let others know who may need to updates their print/online resources. Questions? Email Elizabeth Elmore. |
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Umesh Patel The Career Center's associate director of alumni career services is passionate about fitness and dreams about a vacation to visit all 50 states (preferably driving)!
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| Jill Bateman Did you know that Kathy Bangle set this DAR central director of development up with her husband 27 years ago? John works in Athletics and they're big UGA sports fans! |
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The Regional team will be traveling to the following cities soon. |
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Chris Jefts Thomasville, GA (August 22-23)
Rome, Calhoun, Dalton, GA (August 29-30) Albany, GA (September 18-20) Justin Hill
Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, FL (August 22-24) MS Area (September 12-14) Rob Carrico Colo. Spr./Vail/Denver, CO (August 28-31) Richmond, VA (Week of Sept. 11) Austin, San Antonio, TX (Week of Sept. 25)
Katie Adams Mobile, AL (August 21-22) Tampa, FL (August 28-30) Chattanooga, TN (September 25-27)
LaRisa Chambers Palo Alto & San Jose, CA (Sept. 14-15) |
| Chandler Boyle Charlotte, NC (August 22) Raleigh, NC (August 24; September 5-6) Greensboro, NC (September 7) Athens, GA (September 10-12)
Charlotte, NC (September 20-21) Ellie Engquist Athens, GA (September 8-11)
Adam Prescott Columbus, GA (August 22-24) Atlanta, GA (Aug 29 and 30) Atlanta, GA (Sept 12 and 13; 26 and 27) Elizabeth Kozak
Athens, GA (September 10-11) Charlotte, NC (September 20-22) Alysse Capitanelli NY Area (Sept. 11-14; 25-27; 27-28) |
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Open Positions
This is to make you aware of position postings in the division. We encourage anyone interested in applying to do so. All UGA HR policies and procedures will apply. If you know of a potential candidate who may be a good fit for an opportunity, contact Michelle Carter. |
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- Welcome to Ellie Engquist, Associate Regional Director, Regional Programs
- Welcome to Jacalyn Butts, Career Consultant, Career Center
- Welcome to Kristyn Price, Data Collection Specialist, Records
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Welcome to Mary Koon, Assistant Director of Foundation Relations, Foundation Relations
- Welcome to Julianna Jaeger, Career Consultant, Career Center
- Congrats to Eliza Hembree, Sr. Development Analyst, Research
- Best wishes to Beth Zimmerman, leaving Regional Programs
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Are you ready for football season?
Let Edwin Hammond's hype video get you amped for kickoff on September 2! |
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Do you have information for an upcoming edition of the Pulse?
Send it to Elizabeth Elmore. |
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