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UGA students meet with Kenyan President Dr. Ruto
USAID invited UGA African Graduate Student Forum members to witness a new STEM education partnership with Kenya.
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Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month
From March 15 to April 15, the University of Georgia will celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month. APIDA Heritage Month is a
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UGA enhances residential belonging initiatives
Residential Belonging Assistants to continue the legacy of C.L.A.S.S. Advocates program As part of ongoing efforts to foster a sense of belonging for its students,
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UGA students find connection … and a fresh look
James Stinson IV saw a disconnect between well-being resources and black male students on campus. Even though UGA has many well-being programs, Stinson, a fourth-year majoring in social work from Ellenwood, Georgia, and president of Black Male Leadership Society (BMLS) saw an opportunity for a student-driven avenue to connect black male students with well-being and belonging resources on campus. Working with Student Care and Outreach (SCO), Multicultural Services and Programs (MSP), and BMLS, Stinson launched UGA’s first Barbershop Talk last February 2023.
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More than 30 faculty and staff participated in first Belonging workshop
Student Affairs and Office of Instruction this past December cohosted an afternoon training on Belonging. Together over 30 staff and faculty engaged in open dialogue on what belonging means to UGA students through a series of interactive activities.
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Student Spotlight: Meet Dalma Arteaga
Dalma Arteaga Rosales is a third-year triple major (Supply Chain & Operations Management (Terry); International Affairs (SPIA); Portuguese (Franklin)). She is passionate about building community on campus– specifically with those who are globally minded.
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UGA Students Celebrate Black History Month
February 1 marks the beginning of Black History Month, a national observance when Americans recognize and reflect on the contributions and resilience of African Americans
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Welcome UGA events to kickoff the Spring 2024 semester
Welcome UGA continues its campus-wide celebration into the new year for incoming and returning students. Various departments and organizations hosted not just events, but opportunities
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Empowering our Spanish-Language Staff
University Housing is proud to announce a new partnership between the department and UGA’s Intensive English Program (IEP). Together, they have launched a six-month long “ESL for Professional Staff Development” course designed to support Spanish-language speakers among staff.
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Finding friendship at International Coffee Hour
Lei Jin, graduate student in real estate, and Burke Berry, third-year undergraduate in biochemistry and molecular biology, share their story of finding friendship each Friday