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Top photo: "These are some of my closest friends from my awesome campus ministry Alpha Omega."–Christy Ansley ’12. From l to r. Back row: Mike, Cameron, Cam Ted, Kelsey, Andrew, Daniel Middle row: Candice and Jordan. Front row: Amelia, Deanna, and Christy. Class of 2012.

Bottom photo: Lori Morrow ’04 & ’10 with Hines Ward ’98 at Hines Ward Charity Weekend.

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elcome to the premier edition of Profiles! We’re excited to unveil

this quarter ly e-magazine, created especially for recent UGA gradu-ates like you. I’m Elizabeth Guest, and I work in the University’s Office of Annual Giving. We’re ramping up our efforts to connect with recent gradu ates and commu-nicate ways you can stay involved

and make a difference at your alma mater. Fall is just gorgeous in Athens. I’m from Texas, and our leaves don’t change colors. One day it is 90 degrees outside and the next the temperature has plum meted 50 degrees with a whipping wind that catches brown, shriveled up leaves that have dropped off the trees seemingly overnight. I hope you get a chance to visit Athens soon and relish in the beauty of the season, whether you are cheering on the football or basketball teams, or attending a special event on campus. See the event calendar on page 5 for upcoming happenings. Our first issue features two local business owners, a few up-dates from the University and ways to stay connected. Scat-tered throughout Profiles are snapshots submitted by you. If you didn’t get the memo, don’t worry. Submit some photos online and you could find yourself in the pages of our next e-magazine. If you have any ideas about what you want to see in future issues, please let us know. Enjoy reading Profiles!

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On September 15, Presi dent Michael Adams “collared” Uga IX, also known

as Russ. Russ is the eight-year old half-brother of Uga VII, and although

his coat is not pure white—the traditional requirement for the mascot—he has cer-

tainly proved his worth as interim mascot for 25 games over four seasons.

Coach Mark Richt praised the little

guy’s determination, as Russ “could have gotten bitter with everyone

saying he couldn’t get it done’’ and compared him to a player who

had been told that he wasn’t good enough to start, but

‘’bowed his neck and won the job.’’ He added, “I’m proud

of him.”

Even Uga is a donor to the University—what a

philanthropic mascot! In 2009, Frank W. “Sonny”

and Cecilia Seiler gave the UGA Libraries letters and

business correspondence re-lated to the dogs, as well as

photos and letters from fans so the legacy of all the Geor-

gia mascots will be preserved.

Meet Uga IX and get a headstart on your holiday shopping during

Alumni Night at the Bookstore on Nov. 16. §

Meet Uga IX

meet TJ Callaway

BBA Finance ’07Founder and CEO

Five Mile Club and Onward Reserve

Thomasville, Georgia native TJ Callaway continues to be intertwined with UGA and Athens. Callaway enjoyed student life and credits the Leonard Leadership Scholars Program, an intense two-year business leadership program, for helping him land his first job. As an alumnus, Callaway is a Third Pillar con-secutive donor. He has served on Terry College’s Young Alumni Board and was recently recognized as a member of UGA’s 2012 40 Under 40, which recognizes young alumni making an impact in business, leadership or philanthropy. With four years of investment banking experience in Atlanta, Callaway and his friend Will Watts started Five Mile Club in 2011 while still at “real jobs.” Fivemile.com, a website specializing in sporting, Southern and outdoor gear at 70% off retail prices, gave its founders an opportunity to capitalize on their entrepre-neurial spirits.

One summer evening in 2012, Callaway stumbled upon a storefront opportunity on Clayton Street in downtown Athens to compliment his online business. Within twelve hours, he had the lease and Onward Reserve opened in less than a month—just in time for fall semester and football season.

Each piece of the store’s décor has a story—from the 2,000 pound Cape buffalo to art by Steve Penley. Callaway especially loves the “pictures of us fishing, playing golf, hunting…all good memories to share who we are and help us connect with cus-tomers.”

Callaway hopes business continues to grow and believes that “one of the most exciting things you can do with success is share with family and friends.”

www.onwardreserve.com § www.fivemile.com

I’m developing UGA tradi-

tions of my own. Instead

of running across campus

on gamedays, I work at the

store and get to catch up

with old friends who drop by.

We pretty much stay open

however late we need to—

for the Homecoming game,

it was 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.”

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In 10 years... Who knows! If you told me two years ago I would be in the men’s clothing industry, I would have said you’re crazy.

Biggest challenge: Starting a small business from the ground up.

Hope to be known for: Helping young people. I got a lot of help through the years reaching out to others, asking them how they did it and what they would do differently. I hope to be known for sharing my life lessons with others, too.

NOVEMBER

11/16 UGA Women’s Basketball vs. South Carolina State Alumni Night at the BookstoreSee UGA IX and receive an extra dis-count on all bookstore purchases, for a total 20% off. More information.

11/17 UGA Football vs. Georgia Southern 11/18 UGA Women’s Basketball vs. Bel-mont 11/23 UGA Men’s Basketball vs. East Ten-nessee State

11/24 UGA Football vs. Georgia Tech

11/26Metro Dawg Mondays at The Ivy Buckhead6:30pm. More information.

11/25–30 CAES 2012 Cuba Agricultural TourCuba Trip focused on Cuban culture and agricultural economics for Alumni and Friends of College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. More information.

11/29Georgia Economic Outlook: Atlanta11am-2pm. More information.

UGA Football at Auburn 11/29-30 UGA Holiday Concert Hodgson Hall, Performing Arts Cen-ter. More information.

11/30Women’s Business Expo through the Small Business Development Center Network with other women in busi-ness, attend presentations on social media marketing, financing, SEO, and hear a small business success story. A holiday lunch will be served and door prizes will be raffled off. Chicopee Complex, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. More information.

EventsDECEMBER

12/1 Football SEC Championship 12/7 Observatory Open HouseVisitors can view the planets through the 24-inch telescope in the dome on top of the building as well as through several smaller telescopes on the roof. More information. 12/8 Georgia Museum of Art Holiday WorkshopMake holiday ornaments and decora-tions inspired by the museum’s perma-nent collection. A holiday performance by the Meridian Women’s Choir. More information. 12/15 UGA Men’s Basketball vs. Iona 12/16 UGA Women’s Basketball vs. Lip-scomb 12/18 Special Collections Library Tuesday Tour at TwoA weekly tour of the gallery spaces led by members of the special collections staff. More information. 12/22 UGA Men’s Basketball vs. Southern Cal 12/29 UGA Men’s Basketball vs. Florida A&M

§ Check out the complete Alumni Association Calendar. § Events at the UGA Performing Arts Center.§ Only select athletic events listed above. See the complete athletics schedule.§ There are lectures, seminars, and guests presenters on a wide variety of topics nearly everyday. See the full listing of UGA events open to alumni.

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§ Check out the complete Alumni Association Calendar. § Events at the UGA Performing Arts Center.§ Only select athletic events listed above. See the complete athletics schedule.§ There are lectures, seminars, and guests presenters on a wide variety of topics nearly everyday. See the full listing of UGA events open to alumni.

Staying Involved Once you’ve earned your UGA diploma, make the most of your degree by staying connected with your school, college or degree program. There is an abun-dance of opportunities for networking within your profession, honing your marketable skills, and getting recognized for your accomplishments. Here is a small sample of what’s going on:

§ Visit art galleries and attend seminars and lectures at the Lamar Dodd School of Art§ Study chemistry or work in the field currently? The Chemistry department offers

seminars almost every day from UGA professors and professors from around the globe§ Jittery Joe’s has partnered with the Psychology De-partment to create a brand new coffee, the Freudian Drip, which helps to support the Psychology program§ Aside from an Alumni Board, Alumni Awards, a list of alumni authors, and much more, the Grady College of Journalism hosts an annual homecoming tailgate!§ Volunteer with the Terry College of Business Alumni Mentor Program, which connects current undergradu-ate students with alumni§ The School of Public and International Affairs has a unique Create an Internship program, that allows alumni who work in a government agency, non-profit organization, or related corporate field, to create an internship for UGA graduate students To see other school, college, and graduate program activities for alumni, visit UGA’s website, scroll to “Aca-demics,” and click on the area of interest. §

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A tlanta-based bridal expert, author and boutique owner Rachel Esposito always knew she wanted to own her own business—she just wasn’t sure what that business would be. When Esposito graduated in 2001, she took a job in the account-ing department of a national transportation company and quick-ly realized she was not in the right place. While helping her sis-ter-in-law find her wedding dress, she recognized a need in the Altanta-area for a particular kind of bridal shopping experience and opened Bel Fiore Bridal in 2004. “There weren’t a lot of bridal boutiques that catered to a moder-ate price range while providing a really good customer service experience,” she said. “Our philosophy is you don’t have to spend $5,000 on a dress to be treated nicely.” Since 2004, the boutique has grown and become known for hav-ing styles at reasonable prices with outstanding customer service. For two consecutive years, Esposito has been honored at UGA’s Bulldog 100, which recognizes the 100 fastest growing business-es owned by UGA alumni. Esposito is the author of The Ultimate Insider's Guide to Finding the Perfect Wedding Dress and a contributing author of 101 Se-crets Every Bride Needs to Know About Buying Wedding Attire.

"My professors were great and provided the support I needed to be successful in courses and in my future career," she said. Esposito loved her time as a student at UGA and was a Senior Signature donor. www.BelFioreBridal.com

The most reward-ing part of my job is to have a bride return to the store after she's been married and tell us what a great experience she had.”

BBA Management ’01 Owner, Bel Fiore Bridal

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Currently reading: I don’t do a whole lot of reading outside of work. I have 2 small children, but I typically read sales books that are bridal specific. Hope to be known for: I would like to be known more as an expert in the industry than as a store owner. Biggest challenge: Trying to main-tain a balance between having a life, two small children and being a busi-ness owner. It’s hard to give 100% to three different areas of your life.

Meet Rachel Esposito

Bulldogs everywhere!p e o p l e � p l a c e s � p r i d e

Clockwise from top middle: Joash Brunet ’95, Bronie Massey ’95 and Herschel Walker before the game; Kimberly Bourroughs, J.D. ’07, Teah Glenn, J.D. ’07 and Enjolique Aytch J.D. ’07 at the game; Raj Shah ’06 and Laura Quintero ’07 on vacation in Virginia Beach; Amanda Walker Moore ’06, Austin, Tay-lor, Andrew ’06, and Bailey, visiting the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Mo.; Lauren Wheeler ’09, Lauren Zelazek ’09, Simba Machona ’08 hanging out in New York City; Tionya ’07 and Roswell Lawrence ’05 celebrating their second wedding anniversary in Paris, France.

On the cover: (Top right): Miranda Simmons ’10 and her cousins Jaye Beth and Jude Womble. (Bottom l to r): Jeroskee Outler ’07 and his son Jaylen before Homecoming; Morgan Bacon Cheek ’08, Dr. Laura Gowder ’08 and Sarah Dougherty Johnston ’07, Zeta Tau Alpha sorority sisters, participated in a month long medical mission trip through Medical Campus Outreach in the rural hill tracts of Bangladesh; Hairy Dawg poses with newly minted Uga IX.

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