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The G Book Class of 2019

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GREETINGS!

Use this book as a guide to capture the moments you’ll

hold near and dear here at the University of Georgia.

Appreciate and uphold the traditions, both present

and past, for you are the keeper of the UGA legacy.

Carry your G Book with pride and then heed the call

to keep our traditions alive. The Bulldog Nation is

counting on you to remember its story and create

one of your own!

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G BOOK CLASS OF 2019The University of Georgia

Place your UGA ID hereupon graduation.

Name:

Major(s):

Hometown:

Date Received:

Where I Have Lived:

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alumni.uga.eduGeorge Cooke, View of Athens from Carr’s Hill, 1845

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction to The G Book 7

Greetings from the UGA Alumni Association 8

How to be an official UGA Tradition Keeper 9

Letter from the Editors 10

UGA History 11

UGA: Then, Now, and Tomorrow 15

The UGA Motto 22

UGA Multicultural Firsts 23

Did You Know? 25

Lost Traditions 26

The UGA of Our Generation 32

The Redcoats are Coming! 34

Know Your Georgia Spirit 36

Ugas Through Time 40

Traditions 42

Timeless Traditions 44

Traditions of Our Time 59

Make Your Own Traditions 94

Commencement 96

If I Only Knew Then: Advice from Alumni and Students 98

G Book Contributors & Special Thanks 106

2015-2016 Student Alumni Council 107

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INTRODUCTION TO THE G BOOK

The Centennial Edition

The G Book is the official traditions handbook for

University of Georgia students. Your Student Alumni

Association (SAA) has the motto —“Where Wisdom, Justice,

and Moderation meet Pride, Loyalty, and Tradition.” SAA is

the gatekeeper for UGA traditions, and it invites all UGA

students to participate in the G Book experience. To make it

applicable to the student experience, students wrote and

crafted your current Class of 2019 edition of the G Book.

From 1915 through the late 1950s, the G Book was a guide

to students about all things Georgia. Men were required

to carry the book in their front left pocket. Much smaller

then, the pages were filled with rules and regulations by

which all university students had to abide. It also served

as the main book for cheers and songs that established Georgia pride.

More than 50 years later, the G Book is back! Revived by the Student Alumni Council

(SAC) in 2009, this is the seventh edition of the new G Book. The G Book aims to connect

you with the traditions and points of pride of the University of Georgia. These pages are

designed to capture your memories as a Bulldog. Take pictures, fill the pages, and create a

living testament of your time at UGA.

This book will introduce you to the history, traditions, and spirit that graduates of UGA

should understand and carry with them. As the late Larry Munson so aptly put it, “There is

no tradition more worthy of envy, no institution worthy of such loyalty as the University

of Georgia.” As you embark on your collegiate journey, try to experience all aspects of the

campus and the community. Learn as much as you can about yourself by stepping outside

your comfort zone and trying something different.

As our university continues to grow, new traditions are created all the time. Each tradition

is unique and special to the Bulldog Nation. It’s up to the students to create them and keep

them alive.

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The Wray-Nicholson House:

Headquarters of the UGA Alumni Association

GREETINGS FROM THE UGA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Welcome to UGA! As you embark on some of the most critical, exciting, and

memorable years of your life, we hope that you will remember three important facets

of being a Georgia Bulldog:

PRIDE: You are now a student at one of the most prestigious institutions of higher

education in the country. The nation’s most beautiful campus and America’s favorite

college town are now your home. The successes of your faculty, fellow students, athletic

teams, and alumni are your successes.

LOYALTY: Once a Dawg, always a Dawg! How sweet it is! UGA students and alumni share

a strong bond with each other and with our alma mater. Learn to appreciate and utilize

the tightly knit and spirited network of UGA alumni across the world. Take part in the

activities and groups that strengthen and improve the university.

TRADITION: As a student at America’s oldest public university, you are now part of

more than 230 years of rich history. Generations of alumni look to you to continue to

uphold UGA’s legacy. As you immerse yourself in the culture and tradition of UGA,

remember that more than 357,000 graduates have come before you.

GO DAWGS!

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How to be an official UGA Tradition Keeper

A UGA Tradition Keeper is someone who cares deeply about the history and tradition

of the University of Georgia. You do not just read the G Book, you live it. A Tradition

Keeper actively participates in checking off the traditions listed within these pages.

As you flip through your book, take every opportunity to live these experiences while

you are here.

When you have completed 10 traditions, you will receive a Tradition Keeper button that

reads “Future Tradition Keeper.” This signifies that you are a passionate, distinguished

Bulldog who is experiencing UGA to the fullest.

When you have completed 20 traditions, you will receive a Tradition Keeper lapel pin.

Wearing the Tradition Keeper pin is even more distinguished and puts you halfway

to becoming an official Tradition Keeper!

When you have completed 30 traditions, you will receive an official G Book T-shirt.

Completing 30 traditions shows your dedication to UGA and your passion for continuing

the legacy.

When you have completed 40 traditions, you will receive the official Tradition Keeper

personalized plaque. Make it your keepsake showing that you have helped preserve our

“Alma Mater fair, beyond compare.” It is the ultimate symbol of pride, loyalty, and tradition.

Tradition Keeper check-ins are held at any Student Alumni Association (SAA) table on

campus throughout the year. Be sure to check the SAA Facebook page, UGA Alumni

Association calendar and SAA on Twitter for tabling dates. Any member of the Student

Alumni Council (SAC) can verify Tradition Keeper status.

TRADITION KEEPER

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One hundred years ago,

members in the University of

Georgia Y.M.C.A. wanted to

create a handbook of all things

Georgia to guide the college

experience of every student. It

was filled with class guides,

faculty information, and

Georgia’s history and traditions.

That little handbook was the G

Book, and it was once mandatory

to carry it at all times.

What those Y.M.C.A. students

realized in 1915 is that, while we may enter the university from various places, Georgia’s

rich cultural tradition is what binds us all into one UGA. One hundred years later, while UGA

has certainly changed a great deal, the sense of pride held by Georgia students for their

alma mater is as strong as ever.

In your hands is the Centennial Edition of that same G Book. It is the official traditions

handbook of the University of Georgia, and it is meant to serve you as you craft your

Georgia story.

As the newest Bulldogs, you arrive to a campus that has been shaped by the thousands of

students who have come before you. Whether you’re a ninth-generation Bulldog or a first,

this G Book can connect you to that rich Georgia legacy developed over the past two

centuries. Let it teach you Georgia’s history, and inspire with you 230 years of stories that

make UGA what it is today.

Your years at Georgia will be a source of joy and pride for the rest of your life. You’ll meet

your best friends, favorite professors, and maybe even your future spouse while on this

campus. As you experience UGA, let your G Book assist you in getting the most out of your

college experience. Use it as a guide when you are curious about your new home, and let it

record your memories as you complete Georgia’s hallowed traditions.

Most importantly, though, as a student you now have the ability to shape the future of

UGA. With your G Book at your side, go out and do it!

Go Dawgs!

ET DOCERE ET RERUM EXQUIRERE CAUSAS.

To teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things.

LETTER FROM THE EDITORS

William Ferrand ‘15Callie Dailey ‘15

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UGA HISTORY

1785: Abraham Baldwin, founder of the University of Georgia, drafts legislation that

becomes the university’s charter.

1803: The Demosthenian Literary Society, UGA’s oldest student-run organization, is founded.

1804: President of UGA, Josiah Meigs, presides over the first commencement ceremony.

1806: Franklin College, now Old College, opens as the first permanent building on campus.

UGA becomes known as Franklin College, a designation that lasted for more than 50 years.

1820: Phi Kappa is founded as a rival literary society to Demosthenian.

1833: UGA’s first botanical garden is founded.

1834: The Alumni Society is formed and its first meeting is held in the Chapel.

1858: The original botanical garden is sold and proceeds used to erect the Arch and wrought iron

fence surrounding North Campus. The fence is needed to keep livestock off campus.

1859: UGA is organized into five schools: law, medicine, agriculture, engineering, and commerce.

1863: The university closes in October because of the Civil War when enrollment drops to 78

students. The university does not reopen until January 1866.

1866: The first social fraternity is organized (Sigma Alpha Epsilon).

1872: UGA is designated a land-grant institution under the Morrill Act.

1886: UGA competes in its first intercollegiate athletic event, defeating Emory in baseball.

The feat is commemorated in the first edition of the Pandora Yearbook.

1892: Chemistry professor and alumnus Charles Herty (BPH 1886) organizes and coaches

UGA’s first intercollegiate football team.

1903: Establishment of the School of Pharmacy. UGA’s first summer sessions are held.

1905: The Redcoat Marching Band is formed as a section of the UGA Military Department.

1906: Establishment of the School of Forest Resources later named the Warnell School

of Forestry and Natural Resources.

1908: Establishment of the College of Education. The A&M College is divided into the College

of Science and Engineering and the College of Agriculture.

1910: Establishment of the Graduate School.

1912: Re-establishment of the School of Commerce, later named the Terry College of Business.

1915: Establishment of the School of Journalism later named the Grady College of Journalism

and Mass Communication.

1918: First undergraduate woman is admitted to UGA.

1919: Enrollment level reaches 1,000 students.

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1920: The Bulldog becomes UGA’s mascot.

1928: Hugh Hodgson becomes the first music professor.

1933: Establishment of the School of Home Economics, later to

be called the College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS.)

1937: Establishment of the Art Department, later named the Lamar Dodd School of Art.

1940: The first George Foster Peabody Award is presented to recipients recognizing

excellence in radio and television broadcasting administered by the Grady College

of Journalism and Mass Communication.

1942: The Georgia football team wins the National Championship for the first time.

However, the title is disputed between UGA and Ohio State.

1946: Establishment of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Two electric lights are

added to the top of the Arch.

1948: Establishment of the UGA Athletic Association.

1953: Establishment of the Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Rock Eagle

4-H Center.

1956: Uga I makes his first appearance as the UGA mascot.

1961: Charlayne Hunter-Gault (ABJ ’63) and Hamilton Holmes (BS ’63) enroll as the first

African-American students, thus ending segregation.


1964: The Georgia Coliseum is opened, seating 10,523, later re-named to honor Herman

Stegeman who coached basketball, football, baseball, and track at UGA. Establishment

of the School of Social Work.

1965: UGA is designated as the state’s flagship institution of higher education.

1966: Campus Transit is established, running only one route, North-South, costing 5 cents

per ride.


1969: Establishment of the School of Environmental Design, later to be named the

College of Environment and Design.

1970: Establishment of the Study Abroad Program.

1974: A world record for largest group streak is established in March when 1,543 people

simultaneously streak throughout campus.

1980: UGA is awarded sea-grant status and the football team wins the National Championship

led by freshman Herschel Walker (M ‘85).



1982: Establishment of the School of Music, later named the Hugh Hodgson School of Music.

1983: The Tate Student Center opens.

1984: The number of women enrolled at UGA exceeds the number of male students.

1985: UGA celebrates the 200th anniversary of the signing of its charter.

1996: UGA hosts the medal rounds of Women’s Olympic soccer in a hedge-less Sanford

Stadium, and rhythmic gymnastics and volleyball at Stegeman Coliseum.


1999: UGA recognizes President Jimmy Carter as the first recipient of the Delta Prize

for Global Understanding.

2001: Establishment of the School of Public and International Affairs.

2005: Establishment of the College of Public Health.

2007: Establishment of the Odum School of Ecology.

2008: UGA partners with Georgia Health Sciences University to establish a medical campus

in Athens.

2009: Winning their fifth-straight national title, the Gym Dogs are the first UGA athletic team,

and the first gymnastics team nationally, to reach double digits, making it a perfect ten!

2010: UGA celebrates the 225th anniversary of its charter.

2011: UGA celebrates the 50th anniversaries of desegregation and the Honors Program.

2011: Larry Munson, legendary radio play-by-play football broadcaster, dies at age 89 after 42

years of calling games for the Bulldogs.

2012: Establishment of the College of Engineering.

2012: UGA opens the Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries.

2012: The College of Public Health moves to the Health Sciences Campus.

2013: Provost Jere W. Morehead (JD ‘80) invested as new president of UGA.

2013: UGA celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Tate Student Center.

2014: Completion of the Coverdell Building, home of the College of Public Health’s Biomedical

and Health Sciences Institute.

2015: Opening of the College of Veterinary Sciences Veterinary Learning Center.

2015: Completion of Correll Hall, first of three new buildings in the Terry College of Business

“Business Learning Center.”

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A glimpse into UGA’s past, present, and future.

Women at UGA“To her [Georgia] belongs the honor of the oldest

state university for men and the first chartered

institution for the higher education of women in

America.”

– Excerpt from Co-education and the Georgia

State College of Agriculture

Prior to 1918, the University of Georgia, as well as

many other institutions across the country, only

admitted men to pursue higher education and prepare them for future success. At that

time, women were not allowed or expected to seek a higher form of education. However,

the instilled hegemony in American society against the rights of women began to change

as the Women’s Suffrage Movement swept the nation.

As far back as 1899, a group of women from the Daughters of the American Revolution and

the Colonial Dames sent a petition to the trustees of the University of Georgia asking that

women be admitted; however, the petition was declined and all records of the petition were

destroyed. By 1903, women could enroll in summer school courses for teacher training at

UGA, yet this did not grant them official admission. The organizations were persistent,

however, and in 1911 the University Trustees voted to allow female students to earn an M.A.

for work completed during summer school. On June 17, 1914, Mary Dorothy Lyndon (MA 1914)

became the first woman to earn an M.A. for work completed at the university, and later

was appointed the first Dean of Women. Admittance of women to the university came in

1918 making UGA the first chartered university to allow the further advancement of

women’s education.

The first woman to actually register for classes at UGA was Lois Walker Witcher (BSHE

1920). The women registered in the office of Chancellor David Barrow so they would not

have to suffer the indignity of standing in line. Mary E. Creswell (BSHE 1919) was the first

woman to receive a Baccalaureate degree from the University of Georgia, as well as

becoming the first female faculty member by organizing the Division of Home Economics.

From 1918-1933, women at the university took courses in the Division of Home Economics in

areas such as teaching, research and extension. By 1921, Soule Hall was established as a

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dormitory for women. Institutional

Economics courses were established in

1923, and graduate courses were

established in 1924. Major courses in

physical education for women came in

1926. Courses and majors continued to

open up for women, and concurrently, the

amount of research conducted by women

was on the rise.

The first child development lab in the

southeastern United States opened in

1926, and vitamin research in conjunction

with the State Experiment Station began

in 1928. By 1932, major concentrations

had been established in teacher training,

institutional management, applied art,

home demonstration work, household

equipment, and general home economics.

Though the progression of women’s

acceptance at the university continued,

women did face some tension early on.

For example, female students learned quickly not to walk too close to men’s dormitories

out of fear of getting hot water dumped on them. The women also experienced protests

and signs put on all the trees that read “Give us back our University.” Female students

were also not allowed to participate in Student Government. In 1920, female students

created the Student Government Association of Women under the advisement of the Dean

of Women, in order to address gender issues on campus. It wasn’t until 1977, with the

founding of the Institute for Women’s Studies, that a department focused specifically on

issues of gender equality and women’s rights at UGA.

Today, the University of Georgia boasts a population of female students that outnumbers

their male counterparts 57 percent to 43 percent. Both women and men are open to

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fields that were previously dominated

by male students (such as

engineering and business). UGA also

offers many different student

organizations on campus specifically

tailored for female students such as

Women’s Club Ultimate Frisbee Team

and Women’s Outreach and Resource

Collective. UGA also has 11 women’s

varsity sports that are highly

competitive in the Southeastern

Conference. The university has an

online website for women’s resources

that serves almost as a virtual

women’s center where female

students can look for a wide range of

resources under a single umbrella.

UGA Women’s Resources highlights

women’s services, organizations,

programs and events across campus.

It provides a hub for safety

information, community support and

advocacy for women. The University Health Center also has its own women’s clinic which

is designed specifically for women’s health.

Though the acceptance and admission of women at the university has made leaps and

bounds since 1900, the university and its students continue to work to eliminate the

gender divide on campus. Currently, administrators are looking into the possibility of

creating a physical Women’s Center on campus. It is clear that women at the University of

Georgia will continue to excel and strive for excellence in academics, athletics, and their

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Diversity at UGANo reflection on the past 100

years at UGA would be complete

without including the increase

and push for diversity that exists

today at the University of

Georgia. Our diverse student

population not only represents

students of different races and

ethnic groups, but in sexual

identity, gender, and ability as

well. The university strives to create a welcoming place for students of all backgrounds and

walks of life in order to create a supportive learning environment in which students can

reach their full potential.

Trailblazers such as Charlayne Hunter-Gault (ABJ ’63), Hamilton Holmes (BS ’63), Koji

Ariyoshi (ABJ ’41) and Mary Frances Early (MMED ’62, EDS ’71) paved the way for students

of all races to further their education at the University of Georgia. Ariyoshi became the

first Asian-American student to graduate from UGA in 1941. Twenty years later, Hunter-

Gault, Holmes, and Early faced racism and prejudice directly upon their admittance in 1961.

The advancement of minority groups at UGA has continued to develop over the past 75

years. In 1968, Dr. Richard M. Graham became the first African-American faculty member

at UGA. Dr. Graham eventually became the director of the School of Music in 1994. The

Office of Minority Service and Programs, led by Dr. Leslie K. Bates, opened in 1989. Two

years later, the Hispanic Student Association was founded. The Indian Culture Exchange

(also known as ICE), created by Premal Amin and five other UGA students, began in 1992.

UGA continued to build and expand to better suit the needs of students with the

establishment of the African-American Cultural Center. It was founded by the UGA Division

of Student Affairs, African-American studies, and members of the black faculty and staff in

1994 and opened a year later. In 2002, the Office of Institutional Diversity opened and is

committed to a vision of leadership that embraces diversity and inclusion at the University

of Georgia. In 2003, Sarah Chen chartered the Asian-American Student Association.


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In 2009, Christina Swoope and Darryl

Tricksey became the first African-

American homecoming king and

queen at the University of Georgia.

Though progress has been made in

the areas of race and ethnicity

diversity at the University of Georgia

over the past 100 years, advances in

the areas of student sexual identity

and students with disabilities have

occurred as well. In 2005, the LGBT

Resource Center was established to serve as a place for LGBTQA-identified students and

their allies to find community, support, and developmental resources at the University of

Georgia. The LGBT Resource Center is committed to providing meaningful programming

and engagement that meet the needs of the LGBTQA (and ally) communities by creating

an environment of advocacy, education, and support. A student organization called the

Lambda Alliance was established on campus in 1992, and its mission is to strengthen the

gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally (LGBTQA) community at the University

of Georgia.

Resources and support for students with disabilities began at the university in 1973 with

the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Services for students with disabilities

continued at the university through different departments until 1985 with the opening of

the Disability Resource Center. The Disability Resource Center is a place where students

with disabilities can register for services (such as academic support), gain campus

accessibility, and register for note takers.

Today, diversity at UGA is alive and vibrant. The university continues to build upon the

mission of the Office of Institutional Diversity to provide institutional leadership with

focused effort to enhance and maintain a diverse and inclusive environment for learning,

teaching, research and service at the University of Georgia. The university also hosts

events and programs promoting diversity in which students are able to become involved.

Though we may come from different backgrounds and cultures, there will always be one

thing that unites us: we are all Georgia Bulldogs.



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Expansion of UGAIn the past 100 years, UGA has focused

on expanding not only its facilities, but its

programs as well. In fact, if you had

arrived to campus in 1915, things would

look very different than they do today.

Sanford Stadium (originally known as

Sanford Field) was no more than a small

grass ballground with wooden stands

situated in the natural valley between

North and South Campuses. Memorial

Hall, sitting adjacent to the stadium

today, was not built until 1925. If a

student wanted to have a quick bite to

eat, he and his friends would meet at the

then 14-year-old Denmark Hall (a small

building behind Caldwell Hall that now

serves as a graduate studies building),

named after the first alumnus to lead a

fundraising campaign for the university.

There, he and his fellow male students

would probably be discussing how professor and faculty chairman of athletics, Steadman V.

Sanford, had just established the Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass

Communication. Maybe as a student in the 3-year-old College of Commerce, he was excited

to share Brooks Hall with the new journalism students, but perhaps his friends spent most

of their time in one of the other seven schools and colleges on campus. In any case, it was

clear that UGA was foregoing many transformations into what it might become in the

future.

The university in 1915 was expanding in Athens and around the state. Only a year earlier,

with the passing of the Smith-Lever Act, the UGA Cooperative Extension Service was

created to use the resources of the university to improve the lives of all Georgians. At this

time, it was becoming clear that UGA was to have its first international presence with the

sending of many Georgia students to fight in “the Great War” waging in Europe.

As students enter Memorial Hall today, built in honor of all of UGA’s veterans lost in combat,

they walk onto a campus that has increased in size. Where there was once only a small


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playing field, lies the

massive Sanford Stadium

with the capacity to hold

92,746 football fans. To the

side of the stadium, is the

equally impressive Tate

Student Center, named for

former Dean of Students

William Tate. Students

studying here between

classes or holding

organizational meetings

have majors in 18 different

schools and colleges. The Terry College of Business is in the beginning of a multi-phase

expansion that will provide three new buildings for classrooms, study space, and

administrative offices. Furthermore, UGA has a medical school partnership with Georgia

Regents University that allows doctoral students to stay and study in Athens on its new

medical campus located only minutes away from the Arch. However, this is not the only

expansion for students. Instead of crowding into Denmark Hall, students now have the

opportunity to eat in one of UGA’s five award-winning dining commons. Or, if feeling a

little out of shape, students can work out in the state-of-the-art Ramsey Student Center

for Physical Activity. When they are not studying or enjoying time out of the classroom,

UGA students have a choice between more than 20 residence halls.

UGA has also expanded its reach throughout the nation and world. According to Beverly

Sparks, associate dean of Extension in the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental

Sciences, in “the past 100 years, UGA Extension helped eradicate the boll weevil, introduce

new food safety measures and promote land conservation,” throughout the country. The

university has attracted international attention, with more than 2,600 students from 125

countries in attendance.

With Georgia graduates today serving in Congress, anchoring national news programs,

leading Fortune 500 companies, and furthering their studies abroad with Fulbright, Truman,

and Goldwater Scholarships, it is clear that the university has a bright future ahead. The

campus will undoubtedly look different in 2115. One thing that is clear, though, is that the

university will continue to attract the brightest students and remain a leader in public

higher education.


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THE UGA MOTTO

Et docere et rerum exquirere causas

To teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things

The Pillars of the ArchAs members of the University of Georgia community, we aspire to uphold

the principles manifested by the three Pillars of the Arch:

Wisdom, Justice & Moderation

WISDOM challenges us to apply lessons received inside and outside the

classroom to our everyday lives. Wisdom transcends knowledge, embracing curiosity,

discovery, and expression throughout our community.

JUSTICE leads us to be fair in our dealings, accountable for our actions, responsible

for ourselves, and empathetic for others. Justice requires honesty and celebrates

diversity, establishing credibility and integrity for our community and ourselves.

MODERATION compels us to act with civility, bolstering our faith in others and

the faith others have in us. Moderation accentuates our self-respect, promotes

responsible citizenship, and enhances pride in our university.

Without each of these pillars, the Arch would lose its strength and balance.

Likewise, all three qualities are necessary for us to be strong and complete citizens.

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UGA MULTICULTURAL FIRSTS

No history of UGA could be successfully written without acknowledging the vital contributions

minority students have made from desegregation to today. The university owes much to the

brave trailblazing of Charlayne Hunter-Gault, Hamilton Holmes, and Mary Frances Early.

From that pivotal day in 1961 through today, students of all races and creeds have been

strengthening UGA’s academic excellence and role as a leader in higher education.

1941: Koji Ariyoshi (ABJ ’41) becomes the first Asian-American student to graduate from UGA.

1961: Charlayne Hunter-Gault (ABJ ’63) and Hamilton Holmes (BS ’63) become the first African-

American students to enroll at the University of Georgia. They were later joined by Mary Frances

Early (MMED ’62, EDS ’71), a graduate student, who became the first African-American to earn a

degree from UGA when she received her master’s degree in music education in 1962. Hunter and

Holmes received their undergraduate degrees in 1963.

1968: Dr. Richard M. Graham becomes the first African-American faculty member at UGA when

he joins the School of Music. He later becomes the director of the school in 1994.

1969: The Zeta Pi chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity becomes the first African-American

fraternity at UGA on May 10, 1969. The first members are Eddie Cheeks (BS ’72), Alan Jackson

(BCA ’79), Richard Morgan (BSPH ’73), Bennie Roberson, Michael Stover, Russell William, and

Alonzo Wilson (BSPH ’73).

1977: Dr. Leroy Ervin and Dr. Ron Radden establish the Abeneefoo Kuo Honor Society, the first

and only honor society dedicated to black students. Abeneefoo Kuo means “circle of honor”

in Swahili.

1981: Harold Wright (BBA ’90) becomes the first African-American drum major for the

Redcoat Marching Band.

1989: The Office of Minority Service and Programs opens. The first director is Dr. Leslie K.

Bates, who joins the office in April 1990.

1989: Minority Services and Programs opens its doors in September.

1991: The Hispanic Student Association is founded.

1992: Premal Amin (BS ’96) and five other students create the Indian Culture Exchange.

1994: The African-American Cultural Center is founded by the UGA Division of Student Affairs,

African-American studies, and members of the black faculty and staff. The first coordinator for

the center is Kimberly Thomas.

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1994: Telvis M. Rich (BSW ’94, MSW ’95) and Ronald G. Jones II (BS ’95, BSFCS ’95, MBA ’03)

run on the first African-American ticket for SGA president and vice president.

1995: Alumnus Robert Benham (JD ‘70) becomes Georgia’s first African-American Chief

Justice.

1995: The African-American Cultural Center (AACC) opens in January.

1999: Hilton Young (BSED ’79) becomes the first African-American president of UGA’s National

Alumni Association and Mark Anthony Thomas (BBA ’01) becomes the first African-American

editor-in-chief of The Red & Black.

2002: The Office of Institutional Diversity opens.

2003: Sarah Chen charters the Asian-American Student Association.

2005: The Minority Services & Programs and the African-American Cultural Center become

standalone offices. This separation allows both offices to provide more comprehensive services

to multicultural students and students of the African Diaspora.

2009: The Multicultural Services and Programs office reunites with the African-American

Cultural Center to provide more inclusive and collaborative programming for all students.

2009: Multicultural Services and Programs celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a

“Continuing Our Legacy” weekend event.

2009: Christina Swoope (BS ’11) and Darryl Tricksey (BSEH ’10) become the first African-

American homecoming king and queen.

Hamilton Holmes (BS ’63) and Charlayne Hunter-Gault (ABJ ’63)

Students performing India Night 2013

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DID YOU KNOW?

• The first Garden Club in America was

organized in Athens, Georgia in 1891.

• Old College (1806), UGA’s first

permanent building, was modeled after

Connecticut Hall at Yale. The building

was originally named Franklin College

after Benjamin Franklin. UGA was called

Franklin College throughout the

antebellum period.

• Joseph E. Brown Hall is the home of

Germanic and Slavic Studies, but also

houses a unique oddity. While standing

in the court yard, there is a stairwell

that can be seen through one of the

glass walls of the building. These stairs

seem to lead to nowhere.

• The Arch once had a gate which

mysteriously disappeared around 1885.

To this day, no one knows what

happened to the Arch gate, but the

notches where it once stood still remain

on the iron structure.

• Memorial Hall memorializes the 47

UGA men who served and died in World

War I and bears the names of the battles

in which they died. In the northeast

corner of the Miller Learning Center

at the Memorial Gardens, UGA now

memorializes all veterans who have

died in battle.

• The Tree That Owns Itself was willed

eight feet of land surrounding its base.

It was also recognized by Ripley’s

Believe It or Not!

• The bulldog statue outside of memorial

hall has led an interesting life. The long

existing rivalry between UGA and

Georgia Tech subjected our beloved

UGA sculpture to kidnapping. Now

pranks are still played when the rivals

come to town. Additionally, the bronze

beauty is always greased. Touch it next

time you go by!

Old College

The First Garden Club

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1. Rat CapsBeginning at registration, freshmen were required to wear red and black caps with a “G”

every day. The caps could be removed if Georgia beat Georgia Tech in football. If not, they

were to be worn until the winter break. If for any reason a freshman was caught without

his rat cap, his head would be shaved.

2. Rat CourtThe rat court existed to monitor and sanction freshmen. Each residence hall had a court,

and demerits were assigned when a freshman did something out of line. As punishment,

freshmen had to go to the Varsity on the corner of Broad and College Streets to take

orders for upperclassmen.

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3. The GoatThe goat served as the first mascot during the football game against Auburn in 1892.

According to old pictures, the goat wore a ribboned hat and a black coat with red letters

on each side. This mascot was replaced with a female Bull Terrier in 1894.

4. Shirttail ParadeAt what is now known as the UGA Health Sciences Campus, freshmen would partake in the

Shirttail Parade during the fall and spring semesters. Starting where the MLC stands today,

men would gather, drop their pants, then run toward Coordinate Campus. Upon arrival, the

students held a huge pep rally and bonfire. The tradition continued until the community

complained and the university grew too large for such a tradition.

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6. Little CommencementBeginning in the early 1920s, Little Commencement was the social event of the year.

Sponsored by fraternities, dances with big-name bands were held on Friday and Saturday

nights. Breakfasts and afternoon teas were also held both days. Prior to women being

admitted to the university in 1918, fraternity houses would be cleaned, brothers moved out,

chaperones brought in, members’ dates—mostly from out of town—would move in, and the

fun would begin. It was originally held when the Bulldogs played Georgia Tech in a baseball

game, and began with the senior parade. It later moved to the homecoming football game

and was held well into the early 1960s.

5. Senior ParadeOriginally held before the Little Commencement dance and the home Georgia Tech

baseball game, male seniors would walk around Sanford Field in wild and crazy costumes.

This continued until the 1930s when it became a more formal event during the homecoming

football game. Later, seniors would don their best outfits and parade around Sanford

Stadium. The tradition lasted until the 1960s when the number of seniors made it

impossible to continue the tradition.

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7. The Toombs OakA sundial stands in front of the UGA Chapel where once a mighty oak tree stood—Toombs

Oak—named for the famous Senator and Confederate General Robert Toombs, who was

expelled from the university in 1825. As the story goes, Toombs returned and attended his

class’ commencement at the Chapel where he began an eloquent speech under the limbs

of the giant oak. The speech was so powerful that people opted to listen to Toombs speak

rather than watch the commencement ceremony. Despite his expulsion, Toombs never

stopped loving UGA. He eventually served on the Board of Trustees from 1859–1885.

8. Tradition of Saying “Hello”An early tradition required that students greet one another as they passed. A 1921 G Book

states, “The first thing that you will notice after reaching the Georgia campus is the

democratic spirit among the Georgia boys. It is the custom to speak to each other whether

they have been introduced or not. A man cannot afford to be snobbish at Georgia.”

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9. Mandatory ChapelThe Chapel that stands on North Campus was constructed in 1832. It was built to replace

the first chapel that had proved to be inadequate in size for the quickly growing university.

Through the end of the 19th century, the Chapel remained large enough to house the

entire student body at mandatory services. The Chapel Bell, which once sat atop the

structure, instead of behind it as it does now, was used to summon students

to mandatory prayers and to signal change of classes.

10. Sitting on the Railroad Tracks for a GameBefore the east end zone was enclosed in 1981, fans who could not get tickets to the home

games would line the railroad tracks to watch the Bulldogs take on their next opponent.

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KNOW YOUR GEORGIA SPIRIT

Alma Mater

From the hills of Georgia’s northland

Beams thy noble brow,

And the sons of Georgia rising

Pledge with sacred vow.

‘Neath the pine trees’ stately shadow

Spread thy riches rare.

And thy sons, dear Alma Mater,

Will thy treasures share.

And thy daughters proudly join thee,

Take their rightful place,

Side by side into the future,

Equal dreams embrace.

Through the ages, Alma Mater,

Men will look to thee;

Thou the fairest of the Southland,

Georgia’s Varsity.

(Chorus)

Alma Mater, thee we’ll honor,

True and loyal be,

Ever crowned with praise and glory,

Georgia, hail to thee.

Your Role: Learn the words and sing! The

Alma Mater is played at various occasions

on campus. Prior to kickoff at football games,

fans are encouraged to sing the first verse

and the chorus.

Fun Fact: The lyrics are by J.B. Wright, Jr.

Class of 1912. In response to a request by

University Council for more inclusionary

language in the Alma Mater, the third verse

was added in 1990. The lyrics to that verse

were written by Gail Carter Dendy (BA ’74,

MA ’81).

Glory, Glory

(Played after a score)

Glory. glory to old Georgia!

Glory, glory to old Georgia!


G-E-O-R-G-I-A




G-E-O-R-G-I-A

Your Role: Commonly played by the Redcoat

Band after a score, students and fans yell

“Glory, glory to old Georgia!” three times and

usually replace G-E-O-R-G-I-A with “And

to hell with…” our opponent.

Fun Fact: “Glory, Glory” is sung to a 19th

century melody commonly known as “John

Brown’s Body” or “Battle Hymn of the

Republic.” Though it appears in mid-century

hymnals as “Say, Brothers, Will You Meet Us,”

its true origin is unknown; some scholars

believe it may have been composed in Georgia.

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Hail to GeorgiaHail to Georgia down in Dixie!

A college honored fair and true,

The Red and Black is her standard,

Proudly it waves!

Streaming today and the ages through,

She’s the fairest of the Southland,

We’ll pledge our love to her for aye,

To that college dear we’ll ring a cheer,

All hail to dear old UGA!

Fun Fact: “Hail Georgia” is the official fight

song of the Bulldogs, but “Glory, Glory” is

more commonly used.

Calling the Dawgs: GOOOOOOOOOO Dawgs! Sic’em! Woof!

Woof! Woof! Woof! Woof!

Your Role: At football games, the crowd

starts yelling “Go” while holding a low “o”

sound until the ball is kicked when “Dawgs” is

yelled. Afterwards, the crowd chants “Sic’em!

Woof!...”

Fun Fact: During orientation, all participants

line up on the stairs in Tate Plaza and are led

in their first Calling of the Dawgs.

Fun Fact: “Going Back” is used at the

beginning of the “Georgia Bulldog Medley.”

It is also used in the “Georgia Medley” which

the Men’s Glee Club sings at the end of every

concert. Men’s Glee Club is the oldest musical

organization on campus.

Going Back: Going back, going back

Going back to Athens town.

Going back, going back

To the best old place around.

Going back, going back

To hear that grand old sound

Of a chapel bell and a Georgia yell,

Going back to Athens town.

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In 1955, the modern era of the band was marked by the arrival of Director Roger Dancz

and his wife Phyllis who was to become the Director of the Auxiliaries. Before Roger’s

arrival, the band was known simply as the Georgia Marching Band. Thanks to the arrival of

the Danczs, the band began to grow in size and perform more elaborate halftime shows

during the 1960s and ‘70s. In 1959, Phyllis Dancz formed the “Georgettes,” a dance line

that performs alongside the band during the pre-game and halftime shows. Later, the

Bulldog Banners, now known as the UGA Flagline, was formed to add color and motion to

halftime shows.

UGA Battle HymnThe Battle Hymn of the Bulldog Nation is a song held close to the hearts of many Bulldog

fans. More than 20 students audition each year to be selected to perform the Battle Hymn

solo; normally no more than four are chosen. On game day, it is initially played at the Dawg

Walk after the team enters the stadium. Many Georgia fans cherish when the Battle Hymn is

played during the pre-game show. A trumpet soloist begins the Battle Hymn from the

southwest upper deck of the stadium. Shortly after, the entire Redcoat Band joins in the

hymn. It is tradition for the students to rise, remove their hats and point to the trumpet

soloist in honor of this hymn.

Georgia “G”After football coach Vince Dooley arrived in Athens in 1963, he redesigned the uniforms

and created a logo that would become synonymous with the University of Georgia.

Deciding on a forward-facing “G,” Dooley received assistance from Anne Donaldson to

bring his vision to life. Since the design was similar to the Green Bay Packer’s “G” logo that

debuted in 1961, UGA had to get special permission to use Green Bay’s marks. Through the

years, Green Bay has redesigned its oval “G” several times, and its current inception is

similar to the original 1964 Georgia Super “G” which has stood the test of time.

Krypton The “Krypton Fanfare,” from the original Superman movie, is a song you will hear multiple

times each game day in Sanford Stadium. It is played twice before the start of the game:

once when the team has completed its pre-game warm-ups and walks hand in hand to the

endzone, and a second time just before the team runs onto the field for the game. It is also

played once during the game, between the 3rd and 4th quarters. If the game is close, the

Redcoats will often perform Krypton one more time to pump up the fans and give the team

support when it needs it the most.

THE REDCOATS ARE COMING!

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“Between the Hedges”The famous hedges that line the field of Sanford Stadium have been in place since the

dedication in 1929. It was not until the 1930s when legendary sportswriter Grantland

Rice coined the famous phrase that describes Sanford Stadium today. Rice said that Georgia

always had an advantage when playing their opponent “between the hedges.” Only once in

history has there been a game played in a hedge-less stadium. The hedges were removed in

1996 to accommodate the final rounds of Olympic Soccer, but were replaced with newer

hedges prior to the start of fall. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, the hedges also

serve as a crowd control measure. Only once have fans rushed the field. It occurred after

Georgia upset Tennessee in 2000; ending that series’ longest losing streak dating to 1988.

Silver BritchesThe legendary UGA Silver Britches began in 1939

when the new head coach, Wally Butts, decided to

create a strikingly original uniform for his football

team. The pants immediately became a symbol of

Bulldog pride among students and fans. In the 1950s,

they became one step away from legend when the

famous quote “Go, You Silver Britches” first began to

appear on banners, in cheers, and on clothing. In 1964,

Coach Vince Dooley decided to pair his red jerseys

with white pants and the tradition of the Silver

Britches disappeared. However, sixteen years later,

Dooley decided to bring the Silver Britches back for

a season he thought was marked with victory. The

year was 1980, and indeed, those Silver Britches

saw victory. Silver Britches

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The Deep South’s Oldest RivalryThis is the name given to the football game in which the Georgia Bulldogs face the Auburn

Tigers. The first game was played on February 20th in 1892 in Atlanta at Piedmont Park.

Although the game has been played many places, and is now played alternately in Athens

and Auburn, for many decades it was a tradition for the game to be played in “neutral”

territory in Columbus, Georgia. In honor of the oldest and greatest rivalry in the Deep

South, student leaders at each university annually engage in Better Relations Day. In

alternating years, the student leaders travel to the rival university to learn about their

campus and sign a pact to keep the tradition and sportsmanship of the game alive.

Clean, Old-fashioned HateThis is the nickname given to the football game in which the Georgia Bulldogs face the

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The game has been played 109 times according to Georgia

Tech and only 106 times according to Georgia record books. Georgia discredits two games

in 1943 and 1944 because many of their players went to fight in World War II. Since the

first meeting on November 4, 1893, the record between the two teams is 65 Georgia wins,

40 Georgia Tech wins, and five ties. This clean, old-fashioned hate goes well beyond

football and has a storied history of stolen mascots and pranks played between Georgia

students and the students at the North Avenue Trade School.

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Origins of Red and BlackTrue Georgia fans “bleed red and black.” In obvious reference to the university’s

official colors, this saying has become a common truism within the Bulldog Nation.

The university’s colors of red and black stem back to the 19th century “turf wars” between

Georgia and in-state rival Georgia Tech.

In a December 1891 issue of the university’s literary magazine, the student editors

had proclaimed Georgia’s colors to be “old gold, black, and crimson.” However, Dr. Charles

H. Herty, the first football coach and “the father of intercollegiate athletics”

at the university, saw the color “yellow,” not gold, when he examined the pages of the

Georgia University Magazine. In an effort to increase school spirit, Herty organized the

school’s first Athletic Association. He then saw to it that yellow was eliminated from

the colors because he saw the color yellow as weak and a symbol of cowardice. When

Georgia Tech later adopted the colors of gold and white, it only served to further Georgia

fans’ distaste for anything yellow. Thus the University of Georgia established its official

school colors as red and black. (Early on, the original “crimson” had become good ole’

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MascotsHow We Became the “Bulldogs”Many assume that Georgia acquired the nickname, Bulldogs, because of the strong ties

with Yale whose nickname is Bulldogs. It was not until November 3, 1920 when Morgan Blake

of the Atlanta Journal wrote about school nicknames and said “The Georgia Bulldogs would

sound good because there is a certain dignity about a bulldog, as well as ferocity.” Just

three days later, on November 6, 1920, Atlanta Constitution writer Cliff Wheatley

used the nickname “Bulldogs” five times in his story to describe a 0-0 tie against Virginia.

Hairy DawgUGA has not always had the lovable Hairy Dawg on the sidelines at athletic events.

It was not until the 1980 National Championship Sugar Bowl that Hairy Dawg made his

debut appearance. Hairy was designed and created by Tom Sapp, a 1969 graduate of

the university after the University of Florida introduced its new costumed mascot at the

Georgia – Florida game. The intimidating Hairy Dawg has a large wardrobe including a

football uniform, pompom pants, formalwear for Homecoming, basketball gear, and a

suit and tie.

SpikeOriginally introduced in 2003, this inflatable dog is the newest addition to the mascot

family. Spike proudly cheers on the Bulldogs at basketball games and volleyball meets by

doing some cool tricks like jumping on top of his head!

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Uga III (1972–1981)

“How ’Bout This Dog”

Uga II (1966–1972)

“Not Bad for a Dog”

Uga (1956–1967)

“Damn Good Dog”

Uga VII (2008–2009)

“Uga VI’s Loran’s Best”

Uga VIII (2009–2011)

“Big Bad Bruce”

Uga V (1990–1999)

“Defender of his Turf”

Uga IV (1981–1990)

“The Dog of the Decade”Uga VI (1999–2008)

“A Big Dog for a Big Job

and He Handled it Well”

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Uga IX (2011–current)

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TRADITIONS

1. The Arch

2. Founders Week

3. Literary Societies

4. The Tree That Owns Itself

5. The Red & Black

6. Attend an Event in the Chapel

7. Student Organizations

Traditions of All Time: Experiences that have been constant in student life at UGA for more than 100 years

14. The Student Alumni Association

15. Picture with Uga or Hairy Dawg

16. Watch a Game Between the Hedges

17. Take a Picture on the Arch Logo Tile

18. Tailgate on Gameday

19. The Dawg Walk

20. Center for Leadership and Service

21. Georgia - Florida Game

22. Sit with Bernard Ramsey ’37

23. Late Night Snelling

24. Athens Music Scene

25. Attend a University Union Event

26. Get Active

27. Performing Arts Center

28. Street Painting

29. Attend an Intercultural Event

30. The Tate Plaza

31. Herty Field Activities

32. The Abraham Baldwin Statue

33. Richard B. Russell Building

Special Collections Libraries

34. The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

35. See a Movie at the Tate Student Center

36. Ghost Tour

37. Visit the Georgia Museum of Art

38. Education Abroad

39. 100 Days Until Graduation

40. State of the University Address

41. Freshman Welcome

42. Senior Signature

43. Picture with Your School or College

44. The Great Southland Stampede Rodeo

45. Get Local

46. Who Let the Dogs Out

47. G Day

Traditions of Our Time: Experiences for our generation

8. UGA Ring

9. Participate in Homecoming Events

10. The Chapel Bell

11. Participate in a Greek Event

12. Attend an Athletic Event

13. The Creamery

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TIMELESS TRADITIONSExperiences that have been constant in student life

at UGA for more than 100 years

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1. THE ARCH

Serving as the official symbol of the

University of Georgia, the Arch was built

in the 1850s and originally served as part

of a larger iron fence securing the

campus. Daniel Redfearn (BL 1909, BS

1910) is credited with making the Arch

the sacred symbol of UGA. Recognized

as one of the school’s finest icons,

students today hold the Arch in high

regard as its three pillars represent the

virtues of wisdom, justice, and

moderation. Upon graduating from UGA,

you should embody these qualities

representing your institution. Until then,

snap a picture of yourself by the Arch

and get your G Book off to a quick start

with Tradition #1!

Place Your Photo Here to be recognized as a Tradition Keeper

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2. FOUNDERS WEEK


January 27 is UGA’s birthday. Celebrate by taking part in a number of events during

Founders Week, especially the Founders Day Lecture held in the Chapel. The lecture is

always given by an esteemed professor or guest. It attracts students, alumni, faculty, and

others as they gather to celebrate the university’s founding and its motto, “to teach, to

serve, and to inquire into the nature of things.” The Student Alumni Association sponsors

several events to celebrate UGA’s founding such as a student organization video contest,

Greek organization banner contest, downtown business involvement with promotions,

social media trivia, T-shirt giveaway, and a cupcake giveaway in partnership with UGA Food

Services. There are other events throughout the week sponsored by a variety of campus

organizations to celebrate UGA.

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3. LITERARY SOCIETIES

In 1803, UGA students formed the first

student organization on campus, the

Demosthenian Literary Society. This

society is a group designed to cultivate

public speaking and rhetoric. In 1820, the

rival Phi Kappa Literary Society formed

with similar goals in mind. More than 200

years later, both groups still exist and

meet in their respective halls on North

Campus. From politicians and statesmen

to business leaders and authors, many

notable UGA alumni refined their oration

skills in one of these two societies.

During the antebellum era, almost all

students joined either Demosthenian or

Phi Kappa. Drop by either hall on a

Thursday evening at 7 p.m. to enjoy an

evening of thought-provoking debate

while engaging in one of the University

of Georgia’s longest standing traditions.


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Drive up the only remaining cobblestone street in Athens and you will arrive at the Tree

That Owns Itself. In 1832, a UGA professor by the name of Colonel William H. Jackson (son

of the former Georgia Governor James Jackson) deeded a beloved white oak and the eight

feet of surrounding land to itself to ensure that it could never be cut down. For over a

hundred years, the tree was protected from lurking axes until it finally fell due to natural

events in 1942. The current tree was grown from an acorn of Jackson’s oak, and was

transplanted to the location of the original tree by the College of Agriculture’s Horticulture

Department. Located on the corner of Dearing and Finley Streets, the tree still stands on

the ground it owns.

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Established in 1893, the paper was sponsored by the university until it established itself

as an independent print publication in 1895. The next year, the UGA Athletic Association

oversaw the publication and turned it into its sports journal until 1928. The paper was then

transferred to the Journalism Department on campus. After several disagreements with

the administration, the staff of the student-run paper chose to become independent once

more in 1980. Since then, the Red & Black has been supported solely through

advertisements from local area businesses. Visit: www.redandblack.com

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6. ATTEND AN EVENT IN THE CHAPEL

Known as one of the most conspicuous landmarks on campus, the University of Georgia

Chapel held daily mandatory religious services, student assemblies, and even

commencements. Erected in 1832 on North Campus to replace the original wooden

structure, this Greek revival construction is home to modern-day weddings, lectures,

meetings, concerts, and plays every semester. Don’t miss out on attending any of these

great events while you are still a student at UGA! Visit: chapel.myweb.uga.edu


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7. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

With more than 34,000 students, there are a multitude of opportunities to find your niche

on campus. There are more than 650 registered student organizations that UGA

has to offer. By joining a club, greek life, or any other student organization, you have the

opportunity to serve your community, make a difference on campus, or just have fun with

a diverse group of students with similar interests. If you are interested in impacting the

lives of others, UGA has several great philanthropic organizations, including UGA Miracle,

UGA H.E.R.O.’s, and Relay for Life. Activity fairs are held during the fall and spring semes-

ters to inform students of the countless ways to get involved on campus. Looking to start a

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9. PARTICIPATE IN HOMECOMING EVENTS8. THE UGA RING

One of the greatest and most widely

observed traditions at UGA is the official

ring. The ring is the everlasting symbol to

represent the honor and traditions of the

university. It was created by the UGA

Alumni Association with input from both

students and alumni. The ring is a classic

icon identifying the wearer as a person of

excellence, integrity, and leadership. The

official class ring is reserved for junior and

senior students in good academic

standing, as well as alumni of the univer-

sity. Class rings are presented each spring

during the ring ceremony. When worn as a

student, the Arch design should face you.

During your commencement ceremony,

you are asked to turn your ring so the

Arch design faces away from you,

signifying that you are a proud graduate of

the University of Georgia.

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9. PARTICIPATE IN HOMECOMING EVENTS

Homecoming week provides a time for the Bulldog Nation to come together in Athens to

celebrate the University of Georgia. Students can participate in the activities hosted by the

University Union, including street painting, concerts, pre-game tailgates, and more. Friday

night, grab your friends and family members and head downtown to see the Redcoats and

hundreds of parade floats paint the town red and black at the homecoming parade. On

Saturday, during halftime of the Homecoming game, the king and queen are announced.

They are selected each year by application, interview, and student voting during the week of

Homecoming.

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The Chapel Bell, one of UGA’s most iconic traditions, has been heard sounding in North

Campus for well over 100 years. Originally housed in a small tower on top of the Chapel, the

bell primarily existed to mark religious services, class changes, and (if necessary)

emergencies. However, the beloved tradition of ringing the bell dates back to 1892, the year of

Georgia’s first football game, when the Bulldogs played their games on Herty Field. Following

a victory, freshman used to be required to ring the bell continuously until midnight. When the

bell tower was found to be rotting in 1913, it was removed and replaced by the wooden tower

currently at the rear of the Chapel, making it available for all to access. Today, alumni,

students, and Georgia fans rejoice in ringing the bell. Whether it is a Bulldog athletic victory or

simply getting a passing grade on that tough accounting test, head over to the Chapel Bell

and take part in the tradition.

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One of the longest-running campus life traditions is participating in a Greek letter organiza-

tion. Sigma Alpha Epsilon was the first fraternity to be established at the university in 1866.

55 years later, Phi Mu became the first sorority on campus to integrate women into the

Greek system in 1921. The Greek Life community at the University of Georgia consists of 61

fraternities and sororities that belong to four different councils: Interfraternity Council,

National Pan-Hellenic Council, PanHellenic Council, and the Multicultural Greek Council.

They provide opportunities to all students through membership selection, brotherhood/

sisterhood, leadership, educational programs, philanthropies, and community involvement.

Greek organizations coordinate a variety of events such as date nights, formals, parent

events, and a variety of philanthropic fundraisers. Visit: www.uga.edu/greeklife


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With nine men’s and 12 women’s varsity sports teams that have won 41 national

championships, there is no better place for college athletics than the University

of Georgia. Watch the 10-time National Championship Gym Dogs stick it to their

competition in Stegeman Coliseum, stop by Foley Field and enjoy a baseball game, or

show the tennis teams some love during a match at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex. The

University of Georgia is home to some of the finest athletic events in the nation. Many

events are free for students, so be sure to support all of the Bulldogs’ athletic teams.

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13. THE CREAMERY


Tucked away on South Campus, the UGA Creamery is one of the best-kept secrets on

campus. Enjoy amazing ice cream, fresh dairy products, snacks, and sandwiches from 8 a.m.

to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Creamery was first opened in 1908, operating as a dairy

science teaching facility serving homemade ice cream. After the equipment became obsolete

in the 1990s, UGA Food Services took over operations in order to continue to serve students.

The Creamery is located at the end of the Environmental Health Sciences building on South

Campus. Stop by during class breaks and enjoy a treat!

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TRADITIONS OF OUR TIMEExperiences of our generation

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Sure, it sounds ironic: Student Alumni Association – but you’re not a graduate yet, right?

The Student Alumni Association (SAA) is a way for you to connect to UGA and especially

alumni while you are in school. SAA donors receive invitations to events and programs like

Dinner with a Dozen Dawgs, special T-shirt giveaways, the Ghost Tour on North Campus,

and much more! Through the Student Alumni Association, you are also able to apply to be

on the Student Alumni Council which not only allows you to develop yourself profession-

ally, but also be a part of a group of student leaders who embody the values and traditions

of the University of Georgia. Your lifelong connection with UGA began when you received

your admission to the University of Georgia, so why not start a tradition of giving today?

Visit alumni.uga.edu/saa to become part of the Student Alumni Association (SAA)!

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15. PICTURE WITH UGA OR HAIRY DAWG


Named America’s top college mascot by Sports Illustrated in 1997, Uga is a major deal at

the University of Georgia. Since 1956, the Seiler family has cared for the lineage of Ugas.

Throughout the year, there are opportunities to get up close and personal with the dog that

is loved by millions. Whether it is at the football team picture day or underneath Sanford

Bridge prior to kickoff, don’t miss an opportunity to take a picture with Uga. However, if a

photo shoot with our English Bulldog proves to be too challenging, our Hairy Dawg mascot

in costume is just as awesome. Find him at athletic events and special occasions on campus!

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16. WATCH A GAME BETWEEN THE HEDGES

Since 1929, a tradition that is near and dear to Bulldog fans is to enjoy a game between the

hedges in Sanford Stadium. On Saturdays in the fall, 92,746 Georgia fans dress in their best

red and black to cheer on the Dawgs. As the fifth-largest college stadium in the country,

Sanford has gone through multiple renovations in its 86-year history, with the last seats being

added in 2004 and the addition of Reed Plaza in 2010. There isn’t quite a way to describe the

electricity that fills Sanford Stadium’s sea of red and black on gameday and there is no way to

describe the feeling of cheering on the Bulldogs to victory.


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Get your photo taken during special events on the 15-foot Arch logo tile located just inside

the main entrance of the Tate Student Center. This new tradition was established after the

expansion of the building in 2009. While the UGA Arch logo tile is roped off for much of

the year to keep it clean and prevent wear, the stanchions are removed during special

events such as Homecoming and graduation for students, alumni, family, and friends to

take photos. Next time the ropes are down, make sure to stop by the Arch and get your

picture with the famous UGA symbol, which stands for wisdom, justice, moderation.

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18. TAILGATE ON GAMEDAY

Saturdays in Athens would not be complete without the fun and fellowship of a tailgate

before the football game. Thousands of alumni, students, and fans come together on

gameday to celebrate the Dawgs with delicious food, music, and games. Georgia fans

begin tailgating early so sleeping in on Saturdays is not an option. Get there early if you

want to grab a prime tailgating spot! Buses run to and from Sanford Stadium before and

after the game so no worries if you tailgate farther away. As always, good tailgate

etiquette is appreciated. Remember to be a responsible tailgater and leave your spot as

clean as you found it!


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The football team has entered Sanford Stadium in a number of different ways over the

years. At times they have entered quietly through the East Campus Road entrance. At

other times they have entered from Lumpkin Street with varying degrees of fanfare.

Coach Richt began today’s version of the Dawg Walk in 2001 after he appointed a Spirit

Committee to find new ways to build fan enthusiasm. That committee created the Dawg

Walk from the existing Redcoat Band pregame warm-up, which had taken place in the Tate

Center Parking Lot for several years. Football players exit the buses from Lumpkin Street

and walk into the stadium through Gate 10 amidst a cheering crowd. The Dawg Walk begins

approximately two hours before home football kickoffs at the Tate Student Center parking

lot. Grab a spot and listen to the band play as the flag bearers, cheerleaders, and Hairy

Dawg lead our team into Sanford Stadium.

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20. CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

The Center for Leadership and Service is the hub for student involvement and enrichment,

especially for first-year students. The CLS sponsors Dawg Camp, which includes four different

camps: Adventure, Classic City, Discovery, and Fusion. You are guaranteed to

make new friends, have a great time, and learn how to thrive at UGA. The CLS also offers

many other programs like Arch Society, LeaderShape, Impact, Leadership Resource Team,

Volunteer UGA, and Leadership UGA. You can even apply for scholarships and take courses

through CLS. The Center for Leadership and Service offers something for everyone, so don’t

miss out! Looking for other ways to get involved on campus? Attend the fall activities fair!

Visit: www.cls.uga.edu


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21. GEORGIA-FLORIDA GAME

Georgia-Florida is one of the greatest and rowdiest rivalries in the history of college

football. Since 1933, the city of Jacksonville, Florida has hosted the game as a neutral site.

The exceptions are 1994 and 1995 when it was hosted in Athens and Gainesville,

respectively, due to renovations at Jacksonville Memorial Stadium. Along with the

bragging rights comes the giant trophy, the Okefenokee Oar; the winner of the game is

able to display the Oar at their school until the next meeting down in Jacksonville. In

person or in the comfort of your home, the game is always an electrifying experience.

Gather your friends, your finest red and black, and cheer on the Dawgs wherever you may

be! Don’t forget UGA currently leads the series 48-41-2 as well as boasting the record for

the largest victory with a score of 75-0! How ‘bout them Dawgs?


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22. SIT WITH BERNARD RAMSEY

Bernard B. Ramsey (BSC ‘37) was one of UGA’s most charitable benefactors. A native of Macon,

Georgia, Ramsey’s generosity was evident with a gift of $34 million from his estate to UGA.

Portions of this donation were allocated for the Bernard B. Ramsey Foundation Fellowship. His

passing in 1996 executed the gift, funding the Honors Program, the Foundation Fellowship

scholarship, and the Ramsey scholarship. Ramsey’s gifts have also endowed professorships and

construction projects including the new Performing Arts Center (containing Ramsey Concert

Hall) and the Butts-Mehre Athletic Heritage Hall. His dedication to the University is honored by

the Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activities. Sit with his statue in front of Moore College

on North Campus and enjoy the great things on campus he helped to provide.


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23. LATE NIGHT SNELLING


In the mood for a fourth meal? Sounds like it’s time for a Snellebration! Join your friends

anytime after midnight at the centrally-located Snelling Dining Commons on campus.

Whether you’re studying for an exam or hanging out with friends in between classes, you

can enjoy Snelling 24 hours a day from Monday at 7 a.m. through Friday at 2:30 p.m. The

early morning menu starts at midnight and is filled with delicious breakfast staples like

homemade waffles, eggs, biscuits, grits, donuts, and made-to-order omelets. Also, be on

the lookout for holiday and special occasion celebrations in all four dining halls. UGA Food

Services truly spoils students, especially with pancakes and beignets during finals week.

Students can also submit homemade recipes during “A Taste of Home.” No one celebrates

like UGA Food Services. It is no surprise that they have won more than 80 national awards.

Visit: www.uga.edu/foodservice

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24. ATHENS MUSIC SCENE

One of the greatest features that Athens offers students is its amazing and diverse

music scene. No matter what day of the week it is, you can see a great concert. Athens

is famous for being the home of music groups like the B-52’s, Widespread Panic, and R.E.M.

Whether you are into classical, rock, alternative, pop, hip hop, indie, new wave, or country

music, Athens will have a concert for you. Popular venues include the 40 Watt Club,

Morton Theatre, Melting Point, Classic Center, Caledonia Lounge, New Earth Music Hall,

Legion Field, and the historic Georgia Theatre. A UGA college experience would not be

complete without seeing a concert.


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25. ATTEND A UNIVERSITY UNION EVENT

From movie sneak-peeks and premiers to concerts, guest lectures and UGA Night at Six

Flags Over Georgia, University Union knows how to throw a great event! Venues at UGA

have recently hosted performers such as Gym Class Heroes, Hoodie Allen, John Legend,

and even the legendary Maya Angelou! And who could forget about Dawgs after Dark?

These night-long, themed events are free for students and offer food, fun activities, and

other great entertainment! Visit: www.uga.edu/union/divisions/dad.html


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26. GET ACTIVE

Not quite ready to be on a UGA intercollegiate athletic team, but still have the competitive

drive? Join an intramural team through the Ramsey Student Center! With more than 24

sports offered year-round, start a team or register as a “free agent.” Have the urge to go

exploring? Go on a Georgia Outdoor Recreation Program trip! GORP is designed to provide

fun, hands-on opportunities for beginner to advanced participants. Supervised by a trained

and experienced staff, you’ll learn the skills needed for a wide variety of outdoor activities.

These trips are a great way to meet people with similar interests and escape your daily

routine! Want to play a pick-up game of football, Ultimate Frisbee, or Quidditch? Take a trip

to Myers Quad and you’re bound to see students playing! Whether it’s a team, a trip, or a

friendly Quidditch match, get out there and get active! Visit: www.recsports.uga.edu

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27. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

The world’s best come to Athens! The Performing Arts Center, part of the Performing and

Visual Arts Complex on East Campus, always hosts an impressive bill of artists. Its 2013-14

season boasted a variety of performers such as Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln

Center Orchestra, violinist Joshua Bell, Second City Comedy Troupe, the Vienna Boys Choir,

the Rudolf Nureyev State Ballet Theatre, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and STOMP. Not

all performances are by traveling artists, though. The School of Music also utilizes the PAC

for performances, and UGA ensembles put on dozens of incredible concerts throughout the

school year. Within the Performing Arts Center you’ll find two main stages. Hodgson Hall

accommodates 1,100 persons in festival style seating and is used for solo artists, chamber

ensembles, and symphony, band, and choral performances. The 360-seat Ramsey Hall is a

traditional hall designed for more intimate solo recitals, chamber music concerts, and small

choral concerts. As a student, all shows are only $5, so head over to the PAC and see some

amazing performances! Visit: www.uga.edu/pac

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28. STREET PAINTING

No matter what organization you represent, there may be an opportunity for you to

partake in the fun tradition of street painting on Sanford Drive. The painting takes place at

midnight to publicize an event or special occasion. First, be sure to get your design

approved by Campus Reservations, and then you are free to begin painting your graffiti art

masterpiece for thousands of fellow Dawgs to see on their way to class.

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29. ATTEND AN INTERCULTURAL EVENT

With such a vibrant student community, don’t miss out on the chance to engage in many

of the enriching programs that celebrate diversity. Dance the night away at the Unity Ball,

participate in Safe Space Training, attend an international coffee hour, or attend a

performance by the Pamoja Dance Company. There are numerous unique activities to

celebrate the cultures and diversity of all Bulldogs! The International Street Festival is an

annual event that promotes cultural awareness within the Athens community. Each spring,

various student groups and community organizations have cultural displays and

performances. Come out, get ready to learn, and support your fellow bulldogs.

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30. TATE PLAZA

Tate Plaza, named after former Dean William Tate, is located at the center of campus.

Opened in 1983, the Tate Student Center was built for the benefit of the entire University

community and quickly became the “heart” of student activity on campus as well as the

home of the Department of Student Activities (now known as the Department of Student

Activities and Organizations). For nearly three decades, the many programs and services

housed within Tate have been designed to meet the social, cultural and recreational needs

of UGA’s student body. UGA pride and spirit are always in the air above Tate Plaza, as it is

where students engage others about their passions and happenings within their

organization. It is also the only place on campus deemed as a public forum. Regardless of

your year or major, you cannot miss Tate Plaza. Whether you are rushing to class or

enjoying UGA’s beautiful campus, do not pass Tate Plaza without seeing what is going on!

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31. HERTY FIELD ACTIVITIES

Herty Field, located on North

Campus, was the original on-campus

playing venue for track, football, and

baseball at the University of Georgia.

Before it was used for athletics, the

field was used as a marching ground.

However, under the direction of Dr.

Charles Herty, a professor of

Chemistry and the creator of the

UGA varsity football team, the field

was landscaped to host games and

practices for the university’s varsity

and intramural activities. In the Fall of

1892, with Dr. Herty serving as head

coach, the field was opened for the

first UGA home football game against

Mercer University. UGA defeated

Mercer by a final score of 50-0. Take

part in this tradition by visiting Herty

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32. THE ABRAHAM BALDWIN STATUE

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A native Georgian, Abraham Baldwin

became one of the most influential figures

in UGA history. As an elected member of

Georgia’s state legislature, Baldwin

strongly believed education was the key to

the future prosperity of Georgia and its

citizens. Abraham Baldwin developed a

comprehensive educational plan that

ultimately included land grants from the

state to fund the establishment of the

University of Georgia in January of 1785,

the nation’s first ever public university.

Baldwin also served as UGA’s first president

from 1785-1801. To commemorate his

legacy at Georgia and his reputation as the

father of public higher education in

America, the Alumni Association erected

the Baldwin statue adjacent to Old College.

Next time you are on North Campus, honor

Mr. Baldwin and rub the statue’s right foot

for good luck on your endeavors at UGA!

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33. RICHARD B. RUSSELL BUILDING SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES


One of the university’s most valuable traditions is the Hargrett Library found in the newly

built Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries. A leading repository of Georgia

history and culture, it holds 200,000 volumes in its rare book and Georgiana collections,

six million pages of historical manuscripts and photographs, including maps and

broadsides, and UGA archives and records. The library even holds a book bound

completely with human skin! Other areas of emphasis include performing arts and natural

history. With the earliest entries dating back to the 15th century, the Hargrett Library also

holds the Confederate Constitution. Visit: www.libs.uga.edu/hargrett

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A great place to get away from campus

to study, get some fresh air, or go for a

run is at one of Georgia’s best-kept

secrets: the State Botanical Garden.

Enjoy more than five miles of nature

trails or take a moment to relax by the

Oconee River. The garden is a public

educational facility and covers more

than 300 acres. It features specialty

gardens and a tropical conservatory

with a broad array of native and exotic

plants. The Visitor Center, Day Chapel,

and Callaway Building are all used for

special events such as meetings,

weddings, receptions, and dances. This

garden offers a great venue for

relaxation and a little time to get away

from the hustle and bustle of campus

and the city.

Visit: www.uga.edu/botgarden


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With admissions for only $1 for students and $2 for non-students, Tate Movie Theater is

the perfect place for a night out! Showing movies every Thursday through Sunday, stop by

and see a show your wallet won’t regret later! You can even grab a bite to eat at one of

Tate Student Center’s award-winning campus eateries before the movie starts! Be sure to

keep up with the movie schedule for the semester so you’ll always know what movies are

showing next, as well as when the next movie premiere will be! Visit: www.uga.edu/

union/movies


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36. GHOST TOUR


As the oldest state-chartered

institution in the country, the

university’s North Campus and

it’s centuries-old buildings are

crawling with historical events

and stories - some darker

than others. To find out what

eerie occurrences and ghost

tales thrive only feet from

the Arch, go on the Ghost

Tour in October! Complete

with elaborate narratives and

costumes, the Student Alumni

Council members lead historic

ghost tours around North

Campus and neighboring

buildings with a not-so-

pleasant past. This event

also doubles as a food drive

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37. VISIT THE GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART

The Georgia Museum of Art, the official art museum of the state, has had a home on

campus since 1948. Located on East Campus, make sure to spend some time experiencing

collections from artists around the world. Experience the magic in American paintings or

art from the Italian Renaissance. The recent expansion of the museum added an

outdoor sculpture garden and additional galleries to display permanent collections. Best

of all, admission to the museum is free! Visit: www.uga.edu/gamuseum


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38. EDUCATION ABROAD


Ever looked out one of your classroom windows wishing you were in a tropical landscape

or the rolling hills of a green countryside pasture? Luckily for you, UGA has more than

100 faculty-led study abroad programs in addition to a variety of exchange programs on

every continent, even Antarctica! Immerse yourself in a foreign country for a term and

learn about another culture. UGA has campuses in England, Costa Rica, and Italy. Credit

offerings are available for a large spectrum of concentrations. Don’t think you have

enough funds to cover a trip abroad? UGA offers many travel scholarships that you may

be eligible to apply for. Visit the Office of International Education and plan your trip

abroad! Visit: www.international.uga.edu

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39. 100 DAYS UNTIL GRADUATION

Started by the UGA Alumni

Association in 2000, 100 Days

Until Graduation is the official

kickoff for seniors to begin

the countdown to Spring

Commencement day! The

event is held in either late

January or early February

each year and is a one-stop-

shop for any and all possible

graduation needs! It features

giveaways, resources from

the university’s Career Center

and many colleges, as well as

the UGA Graduate School

information. The kickoff even

includes how to get the

Graduation essentials: cap

and gown, UGA ring, senior

signature, and graduation

announcements!

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40. STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY ADDRESS

Held every January in the

Chapel on North Campus, the

State of the University Address

is a must see. The university

president is required, in

accordance with the University

Council by-laws, to an address

that pertains to the initiatives,

outlook, and direction of the

University. This event is free and

open to the entire community,

so come learn about the “Fairest

of the Southland” and all it

hopes to accomplish in the

upcoming year!

Visit: president.uga.edu


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Jere W. Morehead (JD ’80), 22nd President of UGA

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41. FRESHMAN WELCOME

In the Fall of 2011, 3,500 first-year students filed into Sanford Stadium to participate

in UGA’s first Freshman Welcome. Freshman Welcome is coordinated by the Student

Alumni Council and the Student Government Association to welcome the class and

introduce them to the Bulldog Nation. The event entertains students with music and

guest speakers. It is a once in a lifetime chance to join your classmates on the football

field in the shape of the Georgia “G.” Freshman Welcome marks the beginning of your

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Leaving a legacy at the University of Georgia becomes something of the utmost importance

as senior year rolls around. Make your mark with Senior Signature by donating to one of the

many academic initiatives that have contributed to shaping the person you have become. In

honor of your generosity, your name will be forever engraved on a plaque in Tate plaza for

generations past, present, and future to see. Because of the continuous support of alumni,

friends, and family, future generations of UGA students will be able to experience the even

greater opportunities at this top-tier university. For more information on giving back to UGA

and Senior Signature visit: www.alumni.uga.edu/seniorsignature

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43. PICTURE WITH YOUR SCHOOL OR COLLEGE

The heartbeat of the University of Georgia lies in the classroom. As the state of Georgia’s

flagship institution, UGA is made up of 18 schools and colleges. These schools and

colleges instill a pride in their students and support them throughout their college career.

A picture of you in front of your school or college allows you to remember the days spent

studying for a test in the Journalism Building, the history professor who always made your

class enjoyable, or the friends you made within your major. Visit: www.bulletin.uga.edu


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44. THE GREAT SOUTHLAND STAMPEDE RODEO

For more than 35 years, the Block and Bridle Club at UGA has hosted an event that gives the

club bragging rights as the only professionally-sanctioned rodeo organized by college

students. The Great Southland Stampede Rodeo hosts mechanical bull rides, livestock

showings, rodeo clowns, bareback riding, bull riding, and much more! This rodeo even includes

its own signature event, the pig-tote, in which contestants plop squealing piglets into

wheelbarrows and race across the dirt. Grab your cowboy hat and your boots and head down

to the South Milledge Arena for a good old-fashioned rodeo!

Visit: www.uga.edu/bandb/GSSRodeo.html


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45. GET LOCAL


With more than 100 unique eateries and stores in Athens, along with a thriving music

community, we encourage students to get out of the campus bubble and explore all that the

Classic City has to offer. Local favorites include restaurants such as Weaver D’s, Ted’s Most Best,

The Grill, Clocked, and Trapeze. Looking for a nice place to have a cup of coffee or study? Head

over to Walker’s or Jittery Joe’s downtown and taste some locally-roasted (and affordable)

coffee. Athens also offers great events throughout the year including the International Street

Festival, the Twilight Criterium in April, and AthFest during the summer. Experience life beyond

the Arch and get in touch with the Athens community. Visit: athensdda.org

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46. WHO LET THE DOGS OUT


More than 36 bulldog statues appear all over the Athens area, each with a different

personality and unique appearance. Athens-Oconee Junior Woman’s Club member Linda Ford

(BS ‘81 MS ‘83) and fellow club member Julie Walters established the “We Let the Dogs Out”

project. It has since placed bulldog statues all over Athens, including one in front of the UGA

Alumni Association designed by UGA graduate Chris Wyrick (MFA ‘00) in honor of Herschel

Walker (M ‘85). We encourage you to find as many as you can and take a moment to

appreciate the diversity and culture they represent in the heart of the Bulldawg Nation.

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47. G-DAY

So it’s Spring semester, and you are itching for some Georgia Football. What do you do?

Attend G-Day of course! The annual spring game brings Bulldog fans back to Athens

to get a preview of what’s to come for the upcoming football season. In addition to the

football game, the Redcoat Band, Dance Dawgs, UGA Cheerleaders and Hairy Dawg will

be entertaining in Tate Plaza before kickoff. It’s a great day to be full of Georgia pride

without having to worry about bumping into any of those Tiger, Jacket, or Gator fans (not

to mention admission is free). Whether you’re cheering for Red or Black, you know that the

Dawgs are always going to come out on top!


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COMMENCEMENT

Early commencement ceremonies could last three to four days, with each graduating

senior given the opportunity to speak for up to 10 minutes along with festivities and

dances lasting until the very wee hours of the morning. The commencement ceremony

that we know now took form after World War II due to increasing enrollment. It was not

until the 1950s that the Spring Commencement Ceremony moved to Sanford Stadium

because the graduating classes had grown too large for on-campus auditoriums.

However, one tradition does remain the same — the sheriff of Athens-Clarke County leads

the graduation processional armed with a sword. This was a safety measure because the

university was established near a turbulent frontier. Today, commencement ceremonies

are held in May and December with Sanford Stadium serving as the spring undergraduate

ceremony facility and Stegeman Coliseum hosting fall and graduate commencements.

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ADVICE FROM ALUMNI AND STUDENTS

Josh Paine (BSA ’12)

[email protected]

Marketing Specialist

UGA CAES

Former Student Alumni Council Member

“You have made one of the best decisions

of your life enrolling in dear old UGA. The

“Fairest of the Southland” will not only be

your home for at least four years, but it will

live in your heart forever. Don’t stress if you

don’t know what you want to be when you

grow up. I promise it will work out. Develop a

solid network of friends, co-workers, profes-

sors, bosses and mentors that you stay in

touch with and can rely on for information

and advice. Teamwork and project manage-

ment are vital to success after college, so

start preparing now!”

Devin Fiegelist (BBA ’10)

[email protected]

Fuel Pricing Analyst

RaceTrac Petroleum

“Explore Athens past downtown. You’ll find

some of the more unique restaurants,

volunteer opportunities, and study spots!”

Maureen Clayton (ABJ ’80, MA ’84)

[email protected]

President

Insight Strategic Communications

Bulldog 100 Honoree

Member, UGA Alumni Association

Executive Committee

“Every phase of your life is a new beginning.

You don’t have to be who you were in high

school. Say yes to new things, learn and grow

into the person you want to be.”

Jenae Moxie (AB ’12)

[email protected]

J.D. Candidate

Harvard Law School


“Do not feel the need to do what everybody

else is doing. There are so many incredible

academic programs, extracurricular activities,

and amazing new experiences at this big,

beautiful school; this is your time to explore

them and find your passion in the process.

You are surrounded by amazing classmates,

professors, staff, and organizations - you will

do yourself a huge disservice if you limit

yourself to what you think you know.”

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Mel Baxter (AB ’12)

[email protected]

Assistant Director of Visitor Relations

Stanford University

2011 Orientation Leader

“Do something at least once a month to get

outside of your comfort zone... This can range

from introducing yourself to the person

sitting behind you in class to taking that

out-of-town unpaid summer internship. You

will learn and grow, as well as appreciate your

college experience even more, by doing this.”

Laurie Barron (BSED ’96)

[email protected]

Superintendent

Evergreen School District, Kalispell, Montana

2013 40 Under 40 Honoree

“No matter your path in life, always put

people first. The best leader serves others,

builds relationships, and works collabora-

tively. Those who least deserve your respect

and help are often those who need it most.”

Jessica Abe (BBA ’14)

[email protected]

Performance Improvement Consultant

Ernst and Young

Terry College of Business

“Have a plan in mind, but never fear a change

of heart or a change in direction. College is a

whirlwind of personal and professional

growth packed into one short time period.

Learn from your experiences and the people

you meet. Allow them to shape you for the

better. Most importantly, always keep an open

mind. You will soon find that college and life

after is almost impossible to predict.”

Katherine Adams (BS ’05, MED ’07, PHD ’13)

[email protected]

Program Coordinator

Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia

2015 40 Under 40 Nominee

“Remember that you are not just gaining a

degree. Get involved, participate in experien-

tial learning, complete assignments with a

social justice lens, and consider how you can

make the world better now.”

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Connie Braesch (MA ’09)

[email protected]

Homeland Security Infrastructure Protection

Liason

United States Coast Guard


“Control your attitude and drive your ambition.

Don’t weight others down with negativity

and frustration. My favorite quote from one

of my mentors is ‘the difference between an

adventure and an ordeal is attitude.’”

Rodney Bullard (MBA ’12)

[email protected]

Executive Director

Chick-fil-A Foundation


“Do not let anyone or anything limit the

height of your aspirations.”

Travis Canova (BBA ’05, MACC ’05)

[email protected]

Manager Advisory Services, KPMG


“Seek counsel from leaders in your fields of

interest. Give them the opportunity to give

back. Ask thoughtful questions and listen.

How did they get where they are? What were

some mistakes they made? Opportunities

they seized? What would they have done

differently? What books would they recom-

mend?”

Lindsey Groepper (ABJ ’01)

[email protected]

President

BLASTmedia


“Stop talking and start doing. Don’t use

“time” – either the excess or lack of it – as an

excuse to delay the act of doing. Actions

trump intentions every time.”

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Haley Jackson (ABJ ’09, BSFCS ’09)

[email protected]

Informed Navigator, PinnacleHealth System


Secretary

Past President, UGA Special Olympics

“Take that seemingly ‘random’ elective class!

Choose electives in various concentrations

and in subject areas that have little or

nothing to do with your major. Every ‘random’

elective class I took bestowed upon me

knowledge and experiences that have

subsequently proved invaluable in both my

professional and personal lives. You never

know what life challenge may be placed upon

you or what endeavor you may embark upon.

Each and every little tidbit of knowledge

makes you better apt to deal with the

situation and come out successful.”

Mara Maddox (ABJ ’96)

[email protected]

Integrated Marketing Program Manager

Hexagon AB


“UGA is a big place that is easy to get lost in.

I recommend finding small groups to

associate with- both socially and academi-

cally. By making these connections, you’ll

create a sounding board for school and

relationships that can last beyond gradua-

tion. Lean on your academic school for your

major too. I wish I utilized the administration

more and once you graduate you have to

chart the course on your own! Be your own

advocate for success.”

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Kyle Hatcher (BBA ’97)

[email protected]

Diplomat

U.S. State Department


“There are no born leaders. Leaders are born

of adversity, sacrifice, passion, trial, and

sweat. Leaders rarely take the comfortable

route. Don’t be afraid to take chances in life

in pursuit of what is right.”

Jessica McClellan (AB ’00, JD ’03)

[email protected]

Trial Attorney

Aviation and Admiralty Litigation

U.S. Department of Justice


“Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation: I am a

fourth generation Bulldog and the pillars of

the Arch remain my guiding principles. Don’t

forget to dream big and have fun along the

way. Life is about using the whole box of

crayons.”

Wesley Zwirn (BSA ’00, MS ’03)

[email protected]

Owner/President

Prodigies Child Care Management, LLC; Little

Prodigies Child Development Center, LLC


“Listen to your inner cheerleader and never

be negatively influenced by your own mind,

society, or negativity around you. It’s easy to

think you cannot do it, but you can. Put

blinders on and keep taking one step forward.

Over time, your consistency will put you

ahead of your competition.”

Nathan Hardeman (BBA ’05)

[email protected]

Executive Director

Engadi Ministries International


“Don’t study just to get a degree on paper.

Study to achieve the greatest possible

potential for what you love doing. Then

pursue your passion for the rest of your life.”

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Padgett Wilson (AB ’96)

[email protected]

Chief Operating Officer

Georgia Department of Economic

Development


“Enjoy every second of your time in Athens.

It is a wonderful place and you will spend

the rest of your life trying to get back. But

keep those memories in your head and not

recorded for the entire world to see on

Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Your

career will thank you later.”

Sharon Steingruber (AB ’90)

[email protected]

Account Manager

Corus 360

“I wish I had learned early on that you are as

smart and dedicated as the people you hang

out with. If your friends are working hard,

you will too. Surround yourself with high

achievers. But also be sure to take advantage

of every sporting event UGA has! Gymnastics,

basketball, softball, baseball...do it all! The

UGA spirit is like none other!”

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Allison Ward (AB ’06)

[email protected]

Account Executive

Global Employment Solutions

“Words of wisdom my dad told me before I

left for school were ‘Remember, not everyone

has a big test the next day!’ — meaning, try

not to let all the fun

interrupt your focus!”

Michael McConnell (AB ’07)

[email protected]

Operations Manager

Commercial Casework Industries, LLC

Board Member - Athens Area Chapter of the

UGA Alumni Association


“Explore not only UGA, but Athens! Leave no

stone unturned, no corner of Athens

unexplored, and no event unattended. Have

no regrets when you leave so that you can

honestly say to yourself that you took

advantage of everything UGA and Athens had

to offer.”

Logan Smalley (BSED ’06)

[email protected]

Director of TED-Ed

TED Conferences


“A poet named Muriel Rukeyser said ‘The

universe is made of stories, not of atoms.’

My advice would be to notice the verb in

that sentence. Participate in making the

world, by using every tool available to tell

your story, and to help tell the story of

others.”

Gary Widby (BBA ’77)

[email protected]

CPA

Gary D. Widby, CPA

“If I only had known then what a priceless

value my UGA experience would be through-

out the rest of my life in terms of personal

enrichment, I would have always kept a

positive attitude and savored every moment

on campus. When the blues of college

challenges hit you, and they will, don’t fail to

use your time wisely and remember you are

already a winner in life just to have made the

cut. There are multitudes of potential UGA

students out there who didn’t make the cut,

but you did. Now is your time to excel. Now is

your time to seize this moment in your life’s

history. Make it count.”

Tierra Destiny Reid (BSFCS ’04)

[email protected]

President

TDR Brands


“Follow your truth. Never forget to listen to

the voice inside that will guide you. Trust that

every hill and valley is molding you into who

you are meant to become. Shine bright so

that others will be liberated to do the same.”

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G BOOK CONTRIBUTORS

Special ThanksAlan Goodno (BBA ’11)

Christie Haynes (AB ’10)

Christina Swoope (BS ’11)

The UGA Alumni Association

The Student Alumni Council

Department of Admissions and the UGA Orientation Leaders

Dr. F.B. Nash Boney

Mary Linnemann, The Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscript Library

Edward Gilbert Head, UGA Archives

Amanda Ansell, The Adsmith

Kirk Smith, The Adsmith

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Ola Ayeni ‘17

Erin Burnett ’17

Zach Chatham ’18

Briana Clark ’17

Emilie Clarke ’16

Kenneth Cochran ’16

Callie Dailey ’16

Onyale Donloe ’16

John “Chappell” Foley ‘17

Derric Fray ‘17

Sarah Howard ‘18

Brenae Jacobs ‘16

Jasmine Johnson ‘16

Daniel Jones ‘17

Michael Karsten ‘17

Jesse Kerzner ‘18

Ally Laukhuf ‘16

Savannah Lockman ‘17

Mallika Madhusudan ‘18

Cameryn Massey ‘15

Lyddy O’Brien ‘16

Asher Orr ‘16

Laura Pontari ‘16

Kelsey Reddick ‘18

Briana Rogers ‘16

Christopher Sapp ‘16

Daniel Seeler ‘18

Kennington Smith ‘17

Tia Smith ‘18

Jasmine Somerset ‘18

Kevin Steele ‘17

Julius Thomas ‘18

Jakira “Kira” Trawick ‘17

Reed Turry ‘17

Lindsay Vandiver ‘18

Dowdy White ‘16

Erica Williams ‘16

Victoria Williams ‘18

Teman Worku ‘15

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