Grady

AdPR Week Fall 2023
2023-10-16 00:00 - 2023-10-20 23:59 (America/New_York) | 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
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.

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
2023-11-17 14:30 - 15:30 | Grady College Peyton Anderson Forum Room 238

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.

Fall 2023 Convocation
2023-12-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Hodgson Hall, 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States
Congratulations to our fall 2023 graduates! Convocation will be held on Thursday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m. at Hodgson Hall.
All students wishing to participate in the ceremony must arrive for check-in before 9:45 am. Student check- in will be in the Ramsey Concert Hall.
Graduates will have their names read in front of family, friends, faculty and staff as they walk across the stage. Dress is professional; caps and gowns are not worn for Grady Convocation. The ceremony will be live streamed.
Tickets may be picked up in the Dean’s Suite, starting on Monday, Nov. 27 – Friday, Dec. 8. If there are tickets remaining, those may be picked up starting on Monday, Dec. 11.
Questions regarding graduation can be directed to Karen Andrews, KarenA@uga.edu.

Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremony
2023-12-15 00:00 - 23:59 | Stegeman Coliseum
Friday, December 15, 2023
Undergraduate: 10:00 a.m., Stegeman Coliseum
Graduate: 2:00 p.m., Stegeman Coliseum

Grady College Applications Deadline
2024-01-19 17:00 | GA
Grady College’s current application cycle closes on Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. This application deadline is for those seeking to start at Grady in fall 2024.

Grady College Career Day
2024-02-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Tate Grand Hall
This day-long event connects companies and organizations with students seeking careers in digital, print and broadcast journalism, creative mass media, media sales, advertising and public relations. Internships and full-time positions will be available.
All Grady majors and pre-Grady students can attend. It’s never too early to start building your network.
Visit the Hire UGA webpage for more details.

Grady Greats 2024: Political Fact, Fiction and Fairness
2024-02-20 09:45 - 13:30 | The View Studio, 57 W 66th St., New York, New York, 10023, United States
We are thrilled to be back in NYC for a very special program. Please join us for Grady Greats 2024: Political Fact, Fiction and Fairness.
Featuring:

Will Carr (ABJ ’06), correspondent, ABC News
Michael Giarrusso (ABJ ’92), deputy director of newsgathering, Associated Press
Mary Katharine Ham (ABJ ’02), political commentator and author
Deborah Norville (ABJ ’79), anchor, “Inside Edition”
Joseph Watson, Jr., Carolyn Caudell Tieger Professor of Public Affairs Communication, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication

Moderated by:

Deborah Roberts (ABJ ’82), co-anchor, ABC News 20/20

With appreciation to Robin Hommel (ABJ ’96), executive broadcast producer, “The View,” Dodie Cantrell-Bickley (MFA ’17) and the students of DiGamma Kappa.
Space is limited. Guests will need to be checked in by 10 a.m. and attend the taping of The View, prior to Grady Greats. Other instructions will be sent in event confirmation.
RSVP by Feb. 12

Antiracist Journalism: Challenges and Solutions to Creating Equitable Local News
2024-02-20 14:30 - 15:30 | UGA Special Collections Libraries, Auditorium, 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, 30605, United States
Antiracist Journalism: Challenges and Solutions to Creating Equitable Local News. Dr. Andrea Wenzel, an associate professor at Temple University, will be joined by Tracie Powell (ABJ ’93), founder and CEO of The Pivot Fund, for a discussion about antiracist journalism.

NYC Alumni Mixer
2024-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Bowlero Chelsea Piers, 60 Chelsea Piers, New York, New York, 10011
Calling all NYC alumni: Gather with members of DiGAmma Kappa at the Bowlero at Chelsea Piers for this year’s Alumni Mixer.
For registration information, click here. Please register by February 15, 2024.

Prospective Student Day
2024-02-23 | Grady College Room 412
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 2024 tour dates are Feb. 23, March 22 (virtual), April 12 and May 3 (virtual).
Register here: https://grady.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_enQpNm1Ixq2GGIS
For questions or to schedule a private visit, please contact: Marcella Genut, Prospective Student Advisor. Email: gradyprospective@uga.edu.

DC Alumni Mixer
2024-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | The Henri, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Calling all DC alumni: Gather at The Henri on Wednesday, Feb. 28, for this year’s Alumni Mixer.
For registration information, click here. Please register by Feb. 23, 2024.

UGA Spring Break
2024-03-04 - 2024-03-08 | GA
The University of Georgia’s Spring Break is from Monday, March 4, to Friday, March 8.

New Admit Day Spring 2024
2024-03-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Grady College Peyton Anderson Forum Room 238
Grady’s new admits celebrate their admission and learn more about the College at our bi-annual new admit celebration. Come meet with leaders and representatives from student clubs and organizations, and don’t forget to grab your free Grady College t-shirt!

Prospective Student Day (Virtual)
2024-03-22 14:30 - 15:30 | GA

GSPA Spring Awards 2024
2024-03-25 | Georgia Center for Continuting Education, 1197 South Lumpkin St.
The Georgia Scholastic Press Association (GSPA) annual Spring Awards will be held Monday, March 25, at the Georgia Center.

Dawg Day of Giving
2024-03-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Grady College Peyton Anderson Forum Room 238
Join us on Tuesday, March 26, for a fun-filled Dawg Day of Giving event on the Schnitzer Family Media Lawn! Stop by and try your luck at Plinko for a chance to win exciting prizes.

Dawgs with the Dean Spring 2024
2024-03-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Schnitzer Family Media Lawn, 120 Hooper St., Athens, GA, 30601, United States

TEDxUGA 2024
2024-03-29 19:00 | Morton Theater, 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, 30601, United States
Join the University of Georgia for the 11th annual TEDxUGA. A snapshot captures a fleeting moment in its purest form, unfiltered and unrestrained. One snapshot is a single perspective, but when united with others, a gallery emerges. TEDxUGA 2024 will provide a lens into the gallery of ideas that exist within the University of Georgia community. Join us as we explore the candid experiences, groundbreaking research, and innovative scholarship that will frame the future.
For more information about the event, presenters, and more, please visit the 2024 Event and Team pages.
Learn more & Register: https://tedxuga.com/register/

Executive Education in Crisis Communication
2024-04-12 08:00 - 17:30 | Terry Executive Education Center, 3475 Lenox Rd., Atlanta, GA, United States
Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication and Terry College of Business have partnered to offer an executive education program in crisis communication and management. This intensive, one-day, in-person program will supply business leaders with the knowledge, skills and efficacy to lead through crises, influence stakeholders, leverage resources and enhance business processes.
The program, “Empowering Leaders: How to Excel Through Crisis With Proven Strategies,” is set to kick off at the Terry Executive Education Center in Atlanta on April 12, 2024, and run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Learn more and register: https://www.terry.uga.edu/executive/crisis-communication-think-tank/
