The Jan. 9, 1961, Red & Black reports the arrival of Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes, the first black undergraduates at UGA. COURTESY UGA LIBRARIES

 

PICK OF THE WEEK: Holmes-Hunter Lecture

Calling all Southerners, Georgia fans, history buffs and patriots — this annual lecture is one not to be missed. Black History Month is coming to an end, but the Holmes-Hunter Lecture celebrates more than desegregation of the University — it celebrates an important aspect of our American history. The lecture is in honor of the University’s first enrolled African-American students, Charlayne Hunter-Gault and the late Hamilton Holmes.

This year’s speaker is Ron Clark, author and founder of the Ron Clark Academy in metro Atlanta. Clark is well-known for inspiring a group of inner-city students in Harlem, N.Y. to achieve the highest test scores in their school. The Ron Clark Academy uses innovative teaching techniques to allow students to achieve academic excellence beyond most school districts’ standards. Clark will speak on race relations, inclusion and diversity, and students from his academy will give a special performance. A book signing and reception will follow.

 Who: The Office of the President

Where: Hodgson Hall, Performing Arts Center

When: 2 p.m. Cost: Free

Contact: Matt Winston@mwinston@uga.edu 

THURSDAY, FEB. 25

Lectures & Classes 

 Who: Lamar Dodd School of Art

What: Lecture: Kevin Snipes

When: 5 p.m.

Where: 150 Lamar Dodd School of Art

Cost: Free

Verdict: Come out and hear this dynamic speaker, who is a ceramic artist and artist-in-residence at the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts, a public, nonprofit educational institution. Snipes’ work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Contact: 706-542-1593, tsaupe@uga.edu 

 

Events & Opportunities

What: Peace Corps Globe Talk  

When: 5:30-6:30 p.m. 

Where: 250 Miller Learning Center  

Cost: Free

Verdict: Come learn more about the toughest job you’ll ever love.  Returned volunteers will be available to answer questions. Contact Lisa Woodruff at peacecorpsuga@gmail.com 

Who: Phi Kappa Literary Society

What: Debate on Book Banning

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Phi Kappa Hall

Cost: Free

Verdict: Come and join in with the debate on ‘For the protection of the masses, books deemed dangerous ought to be banned.’  Contact: schweg@uga.edu. 

Who: Sustained Dialogue @ UGA

What: Discussion: What’s the Major Issue?

When: 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: 269 Miller Learning Center.

Cost: Free

Verdict: Come watch a video and join in on a discussion about discrimination and biases held against certain college majors. Contact: jessti17@uga.edu. 

Who: Residence Hall Association

What: Roll Bounce

When: 10 p.m.-midnight

Where: Skate-A-Round USA.

Cost: Free for on-campus residents with UGA ID and housing sticker.

Verdict: Join RHA for free food, refreshments and a night or roller skating. Contact: jake67@uga.edu  

Sporting Events 

What: Women’s basketball at South Carolina

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Columbia, S.C.

Contact: 706-542-1621, www.georgiadogs.com  

What: Men’s basketball at Vanderbilt.

When: 7 p.m

Where: Nashville, Tenn.; the contest will air on ESPNU

Contact: 706-542-1231, www.georgiadogs.com

FRIDAY, FEB. 26

Events & Opportunities 

Who: International Student Life What: International Coffee Hour and Black Business Expo

When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Memorial Hall Ballroom.

Cost: Free

Verdict: ISL’s weekly Coffee Hour offers a smorgasbord of cuisine from around the world. Contact: 706-542-5867  

Who: Hugh Hodgson School of Music

What: Concert: Wind Ensemble

When: 8 p.m.

Where: Hodgson Hall.

Cost: Free

Verdict: Hear the melodic sounds of the wind ensemble as they play. Conducted by John Lynch. Contact: 706-542-3737

Who: The Institute for African American Studies.

What: African Diaspora Film Festival: “Scene not Heard”

When: 7-9 p.m.

Where: Fourth Floor Memorial Hall, African American Cultural Center

Cost: Free

Verdict: Watch a documentary by Maori Karmael Holmes about the music scene in Philadelphia. Contact: 706-542-5157, kkmfree@uga.edu  

Who: Student Academic Honesty Council

What: Academic Honesty Forum

When: 6-7 p.m.

Where: 214 Miller Learning Center.

Cost: Free

Verdict: As a part of Academic Honesty Awareness Week, speakers lecture on the topic ‘Fair Play: Lessons in Honesty Learned through Collegiate Athletics.’ Refreshments provided. Contact: gordonls@uga.edu

Lectures & Classes 

What: Geography Lecture

When: 3:30 p.m.

Where: 200C Geography-Geology Building

Cost: Free

Verdict: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s James Holt will discuss the context of geography at the CDC and how it is used to identify, control and prevent disease in certain regions of the world. Contact: 706-542-1753, fsarmien@uga.edu 

Sporting Events 

What: Softball vs. Iowa State

When: 3:30 p.m. Also Feb. 27 at 2:30 p.m. Part of Georgia Softball Classic.

Where: Softball Complex, 2330 S. Milledge Ave.

Cost: Free

Verdict:  Support the softball team as they take on Iowa! Contact: 706-542-1621, www.georgiadogs.com  

What: Baseball vs. Stetson

When: 5 p.m.

Where: Foley Field

Cost: Free for students

Verdict:  Watch a great game between Georgia and Stetson! Contact: 706-542-1231, www.georgiadogs.com  

What: Softball vs. Charleston Southern

When: 5:45 p.m.

Where: Softball Complex, 2330 S. Milledge Ave

Cost: Free for students

Verdict: Take a second chance to support the softball team as they take on Charleston Southern as a part of Georgia Softball Classic. Contact: 706-542-1621, www.georgiadogs.com  

What: Gymnastics vs. LSU

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Stegeman Coliseum.

Cost: $10 adults, $6 children, $2 UGA students.

Verdict:  Come out and support the Gym Dogs! Can’t make it? Watch it on March 7 at 3 p.m. on ESPN2-TV. Contact: 706-542-1231, www.georgiadogs.com

SATURDAY, FEB. 27

Events & Opportunities 

Who: Abeneefoo Kuo Honor Society

What: Abeneefoo Kuo Honor Society Induction

When: 3 p.m.

Where: Reception Hall, Tate Student Center

Cost: Free

Verdict: Celebrate as the new members of ABK are inducted into this illustrious honor society. Contact Bridgette Burton at bridge07@uga.edu. 

Who: Campus Connection

What: 2nd Annual Wild Game Dinner

When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: The Smith House, 1760 Old Epps Bridge Road.

Cost: Tickets ($7) available in advance.

Verdict: Don’t miss this sampling of deer, elk, goose, quail, squirrel and rabbit and hear guest speaker, Kevin ‘Chappy’ Hines. Contact: 706-296-3949, harris99@uga.edu. 

Sporting Events 

Who: Georgia Arborist Association and Tree Climbers International

What: 13th Annual 2010 Tree Climbing Championship

When: 8 a.m.

Where: Flichums Phoenix in Whitehall Forest

Cost: Free

Verdict: Professional tree climbers compete for the title of Georgia State Champion. Also a free Fun Climb for ages 5 and up. Contact: 770-554-3735, www.georgiaarborist.org, gaa@georgiaarborist.net

What: Men’s tennis vs. East Tennessee State

When: 2:30 p.m.

Where: Dan Magill Tennis Complex.

Cost: Free

Verdict: Support the men’s tennis team as they take on East Tennessee State! Contact: 706-542-1621, www.georgiadogs.com. 

What: Softball vs. Iowa State

When: 2:30 p.m.

Where: Softball Complex, 2330 S. Milledge Ave.

Cost: Free

Verdict:  Continue to support the softball team as they take part in the Georgia Softball Classic.

What: Men’s basketball vs. Florida

When: 4 p.m.

Where: Stegeman Coliseum

Cost: $2 for students

SUNDAY, FEB. 28

Events & Opportunities 

Who: Office of Student Financial Aid

What: College Goal Sunday

When: 2-4 p.m.

Where: 148 Miller Learning Center.

Cost: Free

Verdict: Come fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Both UGA and non-UGA students are welcome to attend this event. For more information, visit http://www.uga.edu/osfa/cgs.html Contact: 706-542-6147, 

Sporting Events 

What: Women’s basketball vs. Arkansas

When: 2 p.m.

Where: Stegeman Coliseum

Cost: $5; $3 children; free for faculty, staff and students

Verdict: Cheer on the Lady Dogs as they take on Arkansas.

What: Softball vs. South Alabama

When: 1:30 p.m.

Where: Softball Complex, 2330 S. Milledge Avenue.

Cost: Free

MONDAY, MARCH 1

Events & Opportunities 

Who: Speak Out for Species

What: Film: “Dealing Dogs”

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: 102 Miller Learning Center.

Cost: Free

Verdict: View a film about a six-month undercover investigation at one of America’s most notorious dog dealers and the attempt to save the dogs being mistreated there. Part of the 5th annual Animal Voices Film Festival. Contact: www.uga.edu/sos, sos@uga.edu  

Who: Institute for Women’s Studies.

What: Seneca Falls Film Viewing

When: 10a.m.-noon

Where: Memorial Hall Ballroom

Cost: Free

Verdict: View a documentary about a life-changing journey of nine high school girls (and one 10-year-old boy) bound for the birthplace of women’s rights in America. Contact: 706-542-2846

TUESDAY, MARCH 2

Events & Opportunities  

Who: University Housing

What: Diversity Awareness Week at Georgia (DAWG) Days: Tunnel of Oppression

When: Noon-8 p.m.

Where: Grand Hall, Tate Student Center

Cost: Free

Verdict: Take a full sensory tour to help participants gain insight into types of diversity and oppression. Contact: 706-542-2041, sheming@uga.edu 

Who: LGBT Resource Center.

What: Discussion: Let’s Talk About it! Bisexual in a Binary World

When: 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: 147 Miller Learning Center.

Cost: Free

Verdict: Engage in a weekly discussion series that explores college life through the lens of gender and sexual identity. Contact: 706-542-4077, lgbt@uga.edu  

Who: Student Government Association

What: Student Government Association General Body Meeting

When: 7 p.m.

Where: 148 Miller Learning Center.

Cost: Free

Verdict: Stay abreast on what is going on within SGA and the University! Contact: ugasgaexec@gmail.com  

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3

Events & Opportunities 

Who: The Career Center

What: Internships Workshop

When: 4-5 p.m.

Where: 150 Miller Learning Center

Cost: Free

Verdict: Learn the best strategies for finding and getting internships. Contact: 706-542-3375, www.career.uga.edu  

Who: University Housing and Brumby Community Council

What: Diversity Awareness Week at Georgia (DAWG) Days: Patchwork of Cultures XVI

When: 4:30-7 p.m.

Where: Brumby Hall Rotunda

Cost: Free

Verdict: Engage in a forum for students to display their culture and talents. It’s a Blue Card Event! Contact: 706-542-2041, sheming@uga.edu, 

Lectures & Classes 

Who: African American Studies, African Studies, African American Cultural Center.

What: APERO Africana Brown Bag Lecture

When: 12:15 p.m.

Where: African American Cultural Center, fourth floor, Memorial Hall

Cost: Free

Verdict: Valentine Nzengung speaks on ‘Opportunities for Africa in the Emerging Global Green Economy.’ Contact: fsgiles@uga.edu  

Sporting Events 

What: Men’s basketball vs. Kentucky

When: 8 p.m.

Where: Stegeman Coliseum

Cost: $15, $2 UGA students

Verdict: Support the men’s basketball team as they take on Kentucky! SEC Network TV. Contact: 706-542-1621, www.georgiadogs.com.