Grady

Alumni Board and Board of Trust Meetings
2023-04-28 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | 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.

Prospective Student Day
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

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.

Grady in LA
2023-06-08 18:00 - 20:00 | NeueHouse, 6121 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States
We look forward to returning to LA this summer. Join us for a networking reception to welcome our Grady in LA students to the city.
Register here.

Grady in Chicago
2023-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Chicago Public Media, 848 East Grand Ave., Chicago, IL, United States
Join us for a networking reception in Chicago!
We look forward to the debut of our Summer in Chicago program, which will bring 12 students to the city to gain valuable hands-on experience in advertising, public relations and journalism.
Register here.

NABJ – Birmingham alumni event
2023-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Hilton Garden Hotel, Parkside Room, 250 18th St S, Birmingham, AL, United States
Join Dean Davis for a drop in reception with light refreshments during the NABJ Conference in Birmingham, Alabama.
Please RSVP to ugagrady@gmail.com by July 27.

Welcome Back Fall 2023
2023-08-16 00:00 - 2023-08-18 23:59 | GA
Welcome to our new and returning students! Celebrate with snacks, refreshments and activities on the Schnitzer Family Media Lawn from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day!

The Red & Black's Back to School Splash
2023-08-17 12:00 - 17:00 | The Red & Black, 540 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States
The Red & Black is hosting a Back To School Splash for all UGA students on Thursday, August 17, from 12-5 p.m. in The Red & Black’s parking lot at 540 Baxter St. There will be games, slides, food, shopping and more. It is free to attend!

Iced Coffee Bar
2023-08-22 12:45 - 15:30 | Grady College Peyton Anderson Forum Room 238
Stop by the Peyton Anderson Forum (room 238) on your way to or from class for a free iced coffee!

Doughnuts with the Dean
2023-08-28 09:30 - 11:00 | Grady College Peyton Anderson Forum Room 238
Stop by the Peyton Anderson Forum (room 238) for a free doughnut with Dean Davis!

2023 McGill Lecture
2023-09-20 16:00 - 17:00 | UGA Special Collections Libraries, room 271, Athens, GA, United States
2023 McGill Medal for Journalistic Courage winner, Lynsey Addario, will deliver the 43rd McGill Lecture, titled “Of Love & War: Humanity & Resilience on the Front Lines.” Addario is an American photojournalist who has been covering conflict, humanitarian crises and women’s issues around the Middle East and Africa on assignment for The New York Times and National Geographic for more than two decades.
The event is free and open to the public.
The lecture will be held via video call in UGA Special Collections Libraries, room 271. A link to the video call is also available here: https://zoom.us/j/99674684368.
Learn more about the McGill Program for Journalistic Courage.

40 Under 40 Visit
2023-09-22 10:15 - 23:15 | Grady College, 120 Hooper St., Athens, GA, 30621, United States
Each year UGA names honors 40 alumni under 40 leading the pack in their industries and communities. This year we are proud to have 6 alumnae on the list.

Kim Gebbia Chappell (ABJ ’06) – Broadcast News, VP of Marketing & Comms at Bobbie
Kaitlin Miller Febles (ABJ ’13) – PR, Principal Category Lead at Chick-fil-A, Inc.*
Christina Koebel (ABJ ’07) – Broadcast News, Chief of Staff to the CEO, The Weather Company
Mallory O’Brien (ABJ ’12) – Mass Media Arts, Global Brand Marketing at GE
Mandy Rodgers (ABJ ’08) – Magazines, Founder & CEO at Mandy Kay Marketing
Stacy Willingham (ABJ ’13)- – Magazines, NY Times best-selling novelist

Please plan to join us on Friday, September 22, for a breakfast reception to help welcome them home. We will gather in PAF 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. All faculty, staff and students are invited.

Prospective Student Day
2023-09-29 14:30 - 15:30, 2023-11-17 14:30 - 15:30 | Grady College Peyton Anderson Forum Room 238
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 2023 tour dates are September 29, October 20, November 17 and December 1 (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.

Fall 2023 Alumni Board Meeting
2023-10-13 00:00 - 23:59 | GA
The Grady College Alumni Board will meet at the College on Friday, October 13.

AdPR Week Fall 2023
2023-10-16 00:00 - 2023-10-20 23:59 | GA
Advertising and Public Relations (AdPR) Week is a series of events designed for students and program supporters. AdPR Week 2023 is scheduled for Monday, October 16, through Friday, October 20.
More details will be published closer the the date.

Dawgs with the Dean
2023-10-18 10:45 - 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.

Hunger Bowl
2023-10-19 00:00 - 2023-11-03 23:59 | GA
Participate in Hunger Bowl 2023!
Dawg House Donation Sites on Grady’s 2nd and 4th floor are ready to accept non-perishable food items. Donate via Venmo, PayPal or Credit Card: https://give.classy.org/GradyCollege

Prospective Student Day
2023-10-20 14:30 - 15:30 | Grady College Studio 100

GSPA Fall Conference
2023-10-24 00:00 - 23:59 | Tate Student Center
Mark your calendars for the next Fall Conference Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at the University of Georgia’s Tate Student Center. It is located at 45 Baxter St, Athens, GA, 30602. The event will feature several rounds of concurrent sessions covering a variety of topics of importance to scholastic journalists and advisers.
More details are available on www.ugagspa.org/conference.

AdPR Academy
2023-10-25 00:00 - 2023-10-29 23:59 | Fitzco, 944 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30318, United States
The Myra Blackmon AdPR Academy for Diversity and Inclusion, Grady College’s educational outreach program designed to amplify the power of diversity, equity and inclusion while growing the pipeline of diverse advertising and public relations professionals, will happen October 25-29 at Fitzco in Atlanta.

Fall 2023 BOT Meeting
2023-11-03 00:00 - 23:59 | GA
The Grady College Board of Trust will meet at the College on Friday, November 3.

AdPR Connection 2023
2023-11-08 00:00 - 2023-11-09 23:59 | GA
Advertising and Public Relations students learn from and network with some of the leaders of the industry.
Wednesday, Nov. 8:

Kickoff event, panel discussions, snacks, prizes, free headshots and more, from 3 to 5 p.m., North Psychology Journalism Tower, room 106.

Thursday, Nov. 9:

Keynote address and graduating student networking hour, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Peyton Anderson Forum (room 238).
Lunch presentation, from 12 to 12:45 p.m., Tate Student Center Grand Hall.
Career fair, from 1 to 5 p.m., Tate Student Center Grand Hall.

More information on AdPR Connection is available here: https://grady.uga.edu/adprconnection/

Alumni Tailgate
2023-11-11 00:00 - 23:59 | Schnitzer Family Media Lawn, 120 Hooper St., Athens, GA, 30601, United States
Please join us on the Schnitzer Family Media Lawn 2 1/2 hours before kickoff against the University of Mississippi for an alumni tailgate.
Register here.
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Prospective Student Day
2023-12-01 14:30 - 15:30 | Grady College Peyton Anderson Forum Room 238
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. The Prospective Student Day on December 1 is virtual.
Fall 2023 tour dates are September 29, October 20, November 17 and December 1 (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.

NMI SLAM
2023-12-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Terry Executive Education Center, 3475 Lenox Rd., Atlanta, GA, United States
Hosted every semester, SLAM features New Media Certificate Capstone creations. Everyone is invited to this day dedicated to student projects that takes innovation and creativity to the next level.This semester, the NMI is doing things a bit differently. Faculty and students will head to Atlanta for the day. Once there, they’ll kick off SLAM with networking and snacks, followed by the student showcase. After presentations, the NMI will share student certificates and awards, and then cap off the evening with Xpo Encore—an opportunity to celebrate the students’ impressive achievements over delectable hors d’oeuvres, refreshing drinks and wonderful company.
RSVP: https://www.linkedin.com/events/slam7117171008259670017/

Fall 2023 Grady Graduation Celebration
2023-12-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Schnitzer Family Media Lawn, 120 Hooper St., Athens, GA, 30601, United States
Graduates and their guests are invited to celebrate with other graduates and faculty/staff at this drop-in celebration. Guests will enjoy light refreshments, opportunities to connect with fellow parents, faculty and staff, plenty of photo opportunities and an inside look at your student’s academic home. Tickets are not required for the celebration at Grady.
