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Prospective Student Day
2022-10-14 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | GA
Prospective Student Day is an opportunity for prospective high-school and transfer students and their parents to learn more about Grady College. In addition to a guided tour, students will hear about admission and eligibility requirements and programs of study.
Fall 2022 tour dates are September 16 (in-person), October 14 (in-person) and November 11 (virtual).
To register for our Prospective Student Day, please click here. For questions or to schedule a private visit, please contact: Marcella Genut, Prospective Student Advisor. Email: gradyprospective@uga.edu | Phone: 706-542-2896

New Admit Celebration
2022-10-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Peyton Anderson Forum
Grady College welcomes its newest students with refreshments and information on programs and student organizations at Grady College.
More details to come.

WUOG 50th Birthday Panel
2022-10-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Studio 100, Grady College
WUOG, our student-run campus radio station, turns 50 this year! To celebrate, join us for an alumni panel “Talk about the Passion: WUOG at 50 – Looking Back and Looking Ahead.” The panel will be a discussion of how a love for college radio and WUOG, in particular, served as the trajectory for some amazing careers and what the landscape of radio/communications looks like now and in the future.
The panelists include Val Carolin, Ed Dunbar, Mike Henry, Condace Pressley and Richard Warner. Jennifer Griffith, a senior lecturer in Advertising, will be moderating. More information on each panelist can be found below.
Val Carolin has remained in the radio business since graduating from Grady in 1984. Val spent the bulk of his career (18 years) with CBS Radio in a variety of sales and sales management positions serving, in Chicago, as Central Regional Manager of CBS Radio Representatives and as General Sales Manager of WBBM Newsradio. He relocated back to Georgia 25 years ago with CBS and served as Sr VP of Sales with CBS Radio in Atlanta leading the sales teams at WVEE, WZGC and the Atlanta Falcons Radio Network. Has also served as VP of Sales in Atlanta with Clear Channel Radio (now iHeart), and with Westwood One. Val joined Salem Media in 2017 and serves as Regional VP over Salem’s Nashville, Greenville, Orlando, and Tampa operations while having day to day responsibilities managing Salem’s Atlanta stations, which include 104.7 The Fish, FaithTalk Atlanta and AM 920 WGKA. Along the way, Val served as a long-time board member of Public Broadcasting Atlanta and has been deeply involved in the Atlanta Boy Scouts and served on the board of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. He is married to Ann, a fellow Grady grad, his son is a Terry grad and his daughter is a recent graduate of that school in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He’s thrilled to be here celebrating WUOG’s 50 years and recognizing the powerfully positive impact this radio station had on his life.
Ed Dunbar, a 1973 Grady graduate, was WUOG’s first General Manager who signed the station on the air at 2:00 p.m. on October 16, 1972. Since then, he has served as President and Chief Operation Officer at SeaChange International, Vice President at Comcast Cable Communication and at Comcast Spotlight. Ed was Executive Vice President of USA NET, Corporate Vice President of Advertising Sales at Media One, along with Vice President and General Manager for Cable Advertising of Atlanta. Ed has also been active on various boards, including the boards of directors for Vehix.Com, Adlink, and National Cable.
Mike Henry is founder and CEO of media consulting firm Paragon and a 2012 Peabody Award recipient. Mike has 40+ years’ experience consulting radio, record labels, TV, cable, satellite radio, digital media, emerging technology, media lenders and buyers. Specialties include media start-ups, creating new media content and business models, social, mobile and public media. Mike is a long-time music and format specialist who developed the NPR News brand and helped create over a dozen new radio formats, including Alternative, Triple A, Modern AC, Adult Hits (aka “Jack FM”) and the new Music Discovery and Urban Alternative formats in public radio. Mike currently has helped launch or consults many public media Music Discovery stations, including KERA/Dallas, KCUR/Kansas City, WFUV/New York, KCMP/Minneapolis, Indie 102.3/Denver, KUTX/Austin, RadioMilwaukee, Blazin’ Hot 91/Norfolk and The Vibe/Houston. He also has a history of working for digital media start-ups, including Sony eMarker, Clip Interactive and founding VuHaus Group, public media’s video streaming platform at NPR Music Live Sessions. As a partner in Media Mechanics, Mike received a 2012 Peabody Award for development and executive production. production of the public radio series, “Inside the National Recording Registry.”
Condace Pressley is an award-winning journalist, morning personality and 2016 inductee into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame. Many in Atlanta are familiar with her voice as reporter/anchor on KISS 104.1 and on News 95.5 and AM750 WSB. She is the producer and host of the Sunday public affairs program ‘Perspectives.’ A 2016 graduate of Leadership Atlanta, Condace is a distinguished University of Georgia alumna joining the Centennial Class of Fellows of the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication in 2015. The HistoryMakers, the world’s largest African American oral video history archive profiled Pressley in 2014 for her significant contributions to media. Condace is a former President of both the National and Atlanta Association of Black Journalists and was Atlanta’s 2012 Pioneer Black Journalist. Condace is active in the community having served on the boards of Girls, Inc., The Georgia Ballet, The YWCA of NW Georgia, Hosea Helps where she served as board chair and she continues to volunteer with Leadership Atlanta. Condace enjoys mentoring and has passion for the arts and travel.
Richard Warner is CEO of Aware Force, a twice-monthly cybersecurity e-newsletter that engages employees in cyber and measurably reduces an organization’s cyber risk. For 15 years, Richard moderated cybersecurity summits across the U.S., events attended by thousands of cybersecurity professionals, and is now producing a series of “Smarter CISO” podcasts. Richard began his career at the University of Georgia’s WUOG FM. He spent 40 years on the air and in management at radio and television stations, including WSB radio and WGST NewsRadio in Atlanta, business commentator and host of FOX5’s “Good Day Atlanta,” and for 30 years as anchor of a weekly business series on the statewide Georgia Public Television network. His daily marketing and consumer commentary was syndicated to over 200 radio stations nationwide. He was elected to the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame with a Lifetime Achievement Award and now serves on the board of directors of Friends of Georgia Radio.
The photo to the right is of WUOG Radio’s first broadcast in 1972. It is courtesy of University of Georgia Marketing and Communications.

AdPR Connection
2022-11-01 10:00 - 17:00 | GA
Advertising and Public Relations students, save the date for this valuable, in-person career fair and information session!
More details to come.

Georgia Premiere, "Behind the Strings; The Shanghai Quartet Documentary Film"
2022-11-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Tate Theater, 45 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, 30602, United States
UGA hosts a showing of this new film plus a moderated audience Q&A with the producer Michael Peroff (ABJ ’67) and quartet members TBD (both joining via video conference).
The film showcases the lives of the members of this globally successful chamber-music quartet, their rise to the top and the price they pay to stay there. And it reveals why China keeps inviting them back to perform their once forbidden music.
Because Mao’s Cultural Revolution banned Western Classical music and persecuted those who played it, a group of talented young musicians fled the country and immigrated to the United States. Isolated, penniless and dejected, they struggled to overcome language and cultural barriers and were close to throwing in the towel and returning to China.
Against all odds, they succeeded and became one of the preeminent string quartets in the United States. The pressures of their extraordinary success, the nonstop touring schedule and teaching responsibilities resulted in a host of new challenges, creating fissures in the close-knit quartet.
In a bittersweet turn of events, the Quartet played a big role in making Western Classical Music gain new acceptance in China. The group returned to their native country as conquering heroes and now play to sold out audiences throughout the country. Ironically, the music that was once banned and punishable, is not only appreciated in China, but is playing an increasingly important role in elevating the country’s cultural significance on the world stage.
The film is being brought to campus by the Center for Asian Studies, Department of Entertainment & Media Studies, Department of History, Department of Theatre and Film Studies and the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. Admission is free.

AdPR Connection Virtual Panels
2022-11-02 15:30 - 17:30 | GA
Advertising and Public Relations students, save the date for these valuable virtual career fair panels, happening at 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
More details to come.

Grady Board of Trust Meeting
2022-11-04 00:00 - 23:59 | GA

Prospective Student Day (virtual)
2022-11-11 00:00 - 23:59 | GA

Comfort Corner
2022-12-01 00:00 - 2022-12-06 23:59 | Grady College Peyton Anderson Forum Room 238
The final days of the semester can be very stressful. If you need a little end of the semester stress relief, stop by the Peyton Anderson Forum (room 238) for some healthy snacks and comfort food, along with some stress reducing activities.

Paws with the Dean
2022-12-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Schnitzer Family Media Lawn, 120 Hooper St., Athens, GA, 30601, United States
Take a pause from studying and group projects on Tuesday, December 6, and join us on the Schnitzer Family Media Lawn for Paws with the Dean from 12 – 2 p.m. Dean Davis will be welcoming dogs and handlers for some time to de-stress.

Fall 2022 Grady Convocation Ceremony
2022-12-15 14:00 - 16:00 | UGA Fine Arts Theatre, 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, 30602, United States
Grady College’s Fall 2022 Convocation Celebration will take place in the Fine Arts Theatre at 255 Baldwin St. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. for the ceremony that starts at 2 p.m.
All students wishing to participate in the ceremony must arrive for check-in before 2 p.m. You will receive your name card and will be seated.
Graduates will have their names read in front of family, friends, faculty and staff as they walk across the stage at the Fine Arts Theatre. Following the ceremony, graduates and guests will be invited over to the Schnitzer Family Media Lawn at Grady College for a reception starting at 3 p.m.
Professional attire is recommended for the ceremony, and caps and gowns can be brought to the celebration on the lawn for photo opportunities.

Due to the number of guests anticipated, we will be using tickets at the Convocation ceremony only. Graduates are limited to 3 guests for the ceremony. If you have RSVP’d for more than 3 guests, they are welcome to attend the celebration on Grady College’s Schnitzer Family Media Lawn at 3 p.m. Tickets are not required for the celebration at Grady.
Questions regarding graduation can be directed to gradyabj@uga.edu.

For parking, please use the Hull Street Deck, the Tate Center Parking Deck, or other UGA surface lots in the area. Parking fees may apply in these decks depending on the day of the week and time of day. Please refer to on-site signage for access to surface lots. Most parking requires a five minute walk to the theatre. Acessible parking spaces are located behind the Fine Arts Building as well as the decks mentioned above.

2022 Fall Commencement
2022-12-16 00:00 - 23:59 | GA
The University of Georgia Commencement for the fall 2022 semester will take place on December 16. For updated information on Commencement, visit this link.

The Ebo Sisters Visit
2023-01-10 04:00 - 17:00 | Fine Arts Building Room 400, 255 Baldwin Street, Athens, GA, 30605, United States
The Ebo Sisters join Neil Landau, executive director of the MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media program, for a conversation about making their debut feature “Honk for Jesus, Save your Soul.”

Grady in D.C.
2023-01-31 18:00 - 20:00 | National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW, Washington D.C.
It’s that time of year: Grady is headed to D.C.
For more than a decade, Grady students and faculty have visited D.C. to learn more about communications roles in the area and network with alumni.
We are excited to bring this student group back for the first time since 2020. Join us to welcome the group and network with fellow alumni. Appetizers and beverages will be served.
Please register by Jan. 25 through this link.

Grady College Career Day 2023
2023-02-08 10:00 - 15:30 | Tate Grand Hall
Career Day connects top Grady talent with industries including digital, print and broadcast journalism, creative mass media, media sales, film, advertising and public relations. Career fair in the Tate Grand Hall from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., followed by a mixer with employers, faculty, staff and students in the Journalism Building from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Visit Handshake for more details.

Prospective Student Day
2023-02-17 00:00 - 23:59 | GA
Prospective Student Day is an opportunity for prospective high-school and transfer students and their parents to learn more about Grady College. In addition to a guided tour, students will hear about admission and eligibility requirements and programs of study.
Spring 2023 tour dates are February 17, March 24, April 7 and May 5.
To register for our Prospective Student Day, please click here. For questions or to schedule a private visit, please contact: Marcella Genut, Prospective Student Advisor. Email: gradyprospective@uga.edu | Phone: 706-542-2896

Cinema Roundtable: "Everything Everywhere All at Once" and Its Frenetic, Multicultural Multiverse
2023-02-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Fine Arts Building Room 400, 255 Baldwin Street, Athens, GA, 30605, United States
The Daniels Kwan and Scheinert’s unconventional Everything Everywhere All at Once has already won scores of top awards from a wide range of film festivals and grossed over $100 million worldwide at the box office. In addition to awards for best directing, screenplay, editing, and music, Michelle Yeoh and Jamie Lee Curtis have been singled out for their groundbreaking performances. Its explosive use of genres and eclectic visual styles has also prompted discussion of ADHD, among its characters, Dan Kwan, and even audience members.
This roundtable will address the story, intensified style, cultural implications, and reception of Everything Everywhere All at Once. Panelists include Kate Fortmueller and Sanghoon Lee (both in the Grady College’s Department of Entertainment & Media Studies) and Jingyi Zhang (theatre and film studies). The panel is moderated by Richard Neupert (theatre and film studies). The audience will be invited to ask questions; the event is free and open to the public.

Paws with the Dean
2023-02-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Schnitzer Family Media Lawn, 120 Hooper St., Athens, GA, 30601, United States
Take a pause from studying and group projects on Tuesday, February 28, and join us on the Schnitzer Family Media Lawn for Paws with the Dean from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Dean Davis will be welcoming dogs and handlers for some time to de-stress.

Women in Media - A Seat at the Table
2023-03-22 00:00 - 23:59 | Grady College Peyton Anderson Forum Room 238
UGA Women in Media hosts its Seat at the Table event. The day-long event includes a Lunch and Learn from 12 – 1:30 p.m., featuring keynote speaker Sequoyah Glenn, founder and principle consultant at 924 Cooperative, and panels from 6 – 8 p.m.
View flyer for details.

Prospective Student Day
2023-03-24 00:00 - 23:59, 2023-05-05 00:00 - 23:59 | GA
Prospective Student Day is an opportunity for prospective high-school and transfer students and their parents to learn more about Grady College. In addition to a guided tour, students will hear about admission and eligibility requirements and programs of study.
Spring 2023 tour dates are February 17, March 24, April 7, and May 5.
To register for our Prospective Student Day, please click here. For questions or to schedule a private visit, please contact: Marcella Genut, Prospective Student Advisor. Email: gradyprospective@uga.edu | Phone: 706-542-2896

GSPA Spring Workshop and Awards
2023-03-27 08:00 - 14:00 | Georgia Center for Continuting Education, 1197 South Lumpkin St.
The Georgia Scholastic Press Association and its members from across the state will celebrate the best in scholastic journalism at the Spring Workshop and Awards. The event will be held at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education on Monday, March 27, 2023. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. A workshop will lead the event, 9-11:45 a.m., followed by a banquet-style awards luncheon at noon, catered by the Georgia Center. Professional dress is suggested.
We will recognize recipients of awards administered throughout the year, including the Summer Yearbook and Literary Magazine contest winners, Georgia Champion and Junior Champion Journalists, First Amendment Essay finalists, Achievement Award winners and Spring Broadcast, Newspaper, Newsmagazine and News Website contest winners. Watch for registration information and other details here: https://www.ugagspa.org/workshop-awards.
GSPA membership is open to high and middle school- sponsored newspapers, news magazines, yearbooks, literary/creative magazines, broadcasts, and online media staffs in Georgia. Email gspa@uga.edu with questions.

Dawgs with the Dean
2023-03-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Schnitzer Family Media Lawn, 120 Hooper St., Athens, GA, 30601, United States
Students, faculty and staff are welcome to join Dean Davis for a hot dog lunch on the lawn (while supplies last). This bi-annual event is a College favorite and a great opportunity to network with others.

TEDxUGA
2023-03-31 08:00 - 17:00 | GA
Save the date for the annual TEDxUGA event!
More details to come.

Prospective Student Day
2023-04-07 00:00 - 23:59 | GA
Prospective Student Day is an opportunity for prospective high-school and transfer students and their parents to learn more about Grady College. In addition to a guided tour, students will hear about admission and eligibility requirements and programs of study.
Spring 2023 tour dates are February 17, March 24, April 7, and May 5.
The April 7th date is currently at capacity. For questions or to schedule a private visit, please contact: Marcella Genut, Prospective Student Advisor. Email: gradyprospective@uga.edu | Phone: 706-542-2896

Alumni Board and Board of Trust Meetings
2023-04-28 00:00 - 23:59 | Grady College, 120 Hooper St., Athens, GA, 30621, United States
The Alumni Board and Board of Trust will meet at Grady College on Friday, April 28.

Grady Salutes
2023-04-28 18:00 - 22:00 | GA
We look forward to honoring our new members of the Grady Fellowship, recipients of Alumni Awards, and our Dean’s Medal recipient during Grady Salutes.
This event is sold out. If you’re interested in being put on the waitlist, contact Karen Andrews (karena@uga.edu).

Comfort Corner
2023-05-01 00:00 - 2023-05-02 23:59 | PAF Conference Room, 120 Hooper St., Athens, GA, 30602, United States
The end of the semester is stressful. Need a little relief? Stop by the Peyton Anderson Forum Conference Room Monday, May 1, to Tuesday, May 2, and visit our comfort corner. We’ll have some healthy snacks and comfort food available along with some stress reducing activities.

Paws with the Dean
2023-05-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Schnitzer Family Media Lawn, 120 Hooper St., Athens, GA, 30601, United States
Take a pause from studying and group projects on Monday, May 1, and join us on the Schnitzer Family Media Lawn for Paws with the Dean from 11 – 1 p.m. Dean Davis will be welcoming dogs and handlers for some time to de-stress.

Grady in NYC
2023-05-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Empire Hotel, 44 West 63rd St., New York, NY, United States
We look forward to returning to NYC this summer with two student groups. Join us at a networking reception to welcome the first group to the city.
The event will take place during our Maymester ADPR summer trip, May 22-26. Students will visit agencies and other organizations to learn more about living and working in NYC. Please feel free to reach out if you would like to host a visit. The faculty contact is Kirsten Strausbaugh, kstrausb@uga.edu .
Register here.
