Summer Short Session II Final Exams

Official University Events

Nature Ramblers

Other, Free Events

Learn more about the natural areas, flora and fauna of the garden while making new friends and enjoying the cool, fresh air. Sessions will start with an inspirational reading by a nature writer such as Annie Dillard, John Muir or Janisse Ray. This is a ramble, not a hike; we will stop to view interesting plants, insects, butterflies, mushrooms, etc. along the way.

Registration: Journal of Language & Literacy Education Conference

Conferences, Fairs and Symposiums

The Journal of Language & Literacy Education Conference's theme is "Literacy for/and Social Justice: Inspire, Engage, Create, Transform" and includes a variety of interactive sessions. Price to be determined.

Exhibit: Photography Certificate Program

Exhibitions, Free Events

The UGA Center for Continuing Education is sponsoring the photography certificate program exhibit at Ciné. Students receiving their certificates this year will be exhibiting their photographs as part of the program requirements.

Friends First Friday

Lectures, Readings and Discussions

Beverly Morton, FRIENDS member services coordinator, and BJ Garrett, membership chair, will give an update on our annual flea market fundraising event. This monthly event includes a full breakfast and an opportunity to meet new people while learning about the garden, gardening or garden history. RSVP at 706-542-6138 by July 31.

Summer Commencement 2013

Official University Events, Free Events

Speaker: Inez Moore Tenenbaum, the ninth chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and a UGA almuna. Combined undergraduate and graduate ceremony.

UGAMail, Calendar Upgrade

Other

UGA will upgrade its email and calendar services to Microsoft's Office 365, starting at 6 p.m. on Aug. 2. The upgrade is expected to end the evening of Aug. 4, although it could require additional time. During the upgrade, users will have access to UGAMail, but there may be brief a downtime while accounts are being transitioned to Office 365.

Construction advisory: Sanford Drive lane closure

The portion of Sanford Drive that will have the lane closure is from the loading dock at the Georgia Center to Carlton Street to accommodate the loading of materials for the re-roof of the Georgia Center.

Concert: Athens Brass Choir

Performing Arts, Free Events

Enjoy the talented musicians of the Athens Brass Choir as they perform marches to show tunes in this free afternoon concert inside the air-conditioned conservatory.

New Faculty Colloquium

Classes and Workshops

Reception to follow at 5 p.m.

Student Football Ticket Registration

Athletics

Starts at noon. Through Aug. 21. For new students—incoming freshmen, transfer students and graduate students who are new to UGA—this is the first opportunity to register for football student season tickets. Is dependent on the date you register for classes. Tickets are not allocated based on date in which requested.

Red & Black Breakfast

Other

For the incoming "Red & Black" student staff to meet UGA administrators whom they will be covering in the coming year.

Hunker Down with Housing 2013

Official University Events, Free Events

Hundreds of Hunker Down with Housing volunteers will be located all over campus between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to greet new students and parents, give directions to area parking lots, direct traffic and generally serve as a resource for residents and their families.

Tuesday Tour at Two

Exhibitions, Literary Arts, Tours, Free Events

A tour of the gallery spaces led by members of the special collections staff.

Orientation

Official University Events

General Residence Hall Check-In

Official University Events

Hundreds of Hunker Down with Housing volunteers will be located all over campus between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to greet new students and parents, give directions to area parking lots, direct traffic and generally serve as a resource for residents and their families. Residents are welcome to check into their residence hall anytime before August 12.

Graduate School Orientation and Information Fair

Official University Events

For new graduate students on the Athens Campus. Meet representatives from UGA and community organizations.

Tour at Two: Highlights from the Permanent Collection

Tours, Visual Arts, Free Events

Led by Georgia Museum of Art docents.

Zumba at the Garden

Health, Other

Held every Wednesday. Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked.