Bulldog Bulletin - February 2022 

2023 State of the University

Reflecting on the last decade at UGA

On January 25, UGA President Jere W. Morehead delivered the 2023 State of the University Address. He reflected on the past decade and looked ahead to the future.

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2023 40 Under 40 nominations open February 15

We are looking to recognize passionate, engaged, and diverse alumni to represent the Class of 2023. Nominate a grad starting next week!

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Enhance Your Professional Skills

 

Salary and Benefits Negotiation 101 

This free webinar on Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. ET will prepare you for the “ask” and help you effectively navigate salary negotiations.

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2023 TEDxUGA

TEDxUGA 2023 | March 31 — Event and Livestream Registration Open

At UGA, we plant seeds of research and scholarship every day. And this year, TEDxUGA 2023 will explore how these seeds have taken root and flourished into ideas with the power to change the world. You will hear innovative thoughts from Maria Taylor (ABJ '09), Jake Goodman (BSA '15, MBA '20) and Jarryd Wallace (AB '19)—and you can enjoy them in person or streamed from wherever you live.

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Get your UGA ring today!

100 Years of the UGA Ring

Whether you graduated in December 2022 or 1962, it's never too late to purchase a UGA Ring, a symbol of pride and tradition for 100 years. Balfour offers styles for men and women, and flexible payment options.

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Alumni Spotlights

 
Linda Glanton Early

Hard work, determination and mentorship led to success for Linda Glanton Early (BSA '74), the first Black woman to graduate from UGA's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Meet Linda Glanton Early
Kelly Layton

Kelly Layton (BFA '90) believes, "First, you learn. Then, you earn. Then, you return." This philosophy has inspired her to make the largest single commitment in the history of the Lamar Dodd School of Art's graphic design area. 

Meet Kelly Layton
  • Victoria Dugger (MFA ’22)'s work will be on display until June at the Atlanta Contemporary.
  • This year’s Terry Trailblazers are helping build more inclusive and productive workplaces.
  • Jerry Swain Jr. (BSED '68) is NASA’s resident storyteller.
  • At LD Entertainment, Beau Ward (ABJ ’15) develops scripts, brings new projects to investors, and sees those projects through post-production.
 
February Bookstore Giveaway

February Giveaway

The UGA Bookstore is a one-stop shop for those looking for 2022 championship swag—on campus and online. This month, the Bookstore is giving away a UGA Football 2022 National Champions Back to Back 16x16 Acrylic Sign ($90 value) to one lucky Bulldog. Enter by Friday, February 24, at 11:59 p.m. for your chance to take home this sign.

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Dawgs on Social

 

Keeping up with the Dawgs is easy! Simply follow UGA Alumni on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Tik Tok for all your Bulldog news.

No one likes a seat thief?
 

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Join us on April 15 for G-Day 2023!
 

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G-Day is April 15—we're ready!

News from Campus

 
  • UGA generated a record $7.6 billion for the state’s economy in 2022.
  • For the first time in its history, UGA surpassed a half-billion dollars in research and development spending.
  • The Peabody Awards, based in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, will be held for the first time in Los Angeles on June 11.
  • The Dawgs are on top again. U.S. News & World Report placed several of UGA’s online programs among the nation’s top 10.

BECOME A MENTOR

It's important to connect with each other and the UGA Mentor Program is here to help you do just that.

 

DISCOVER ALUMNI CHAPTERS

Socialize, network, and volunteer with Bulldogs in your area.

DISCOVER ALUMNI CHAPTERS

Socialize, network, and volunteer with Bulldogs in your area.

 

UPDATE YOUR INFO

Stay up to date on events and opportunities.

 

GIVE TODAY

UGA donors are changing lives every day. Make an impact by giving today.

GIVE TODAY

UGA donors are changing lives every day. Make an impact by giving today.

 
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