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Message from the Executive Director
As COVID-19 vaccinations continue, the Office of Alumni Relations is considering how and when we can safely host in-person events and programs for alumni. As I write this in April, I don’t know what our fall lineup will entail, but I encourage you to visit alumni.uga.edu/calendar for the latest updates. Hosting virtual events for the past 14 months not only helped prevent the spread of the virus but also allowed us to connect with alumni who don’t live near Athens or an alumni chapter. We plan to continue offering ways for alumni to share the Bulldog spirit both in person and online in the coming year. Speaking of virtual, we hosted our annual Alumni Leadership Assembly online in February, and I want to thank the 200+ alumni volunteers who participated. These graduates give their time, energy, and financial support to strengthen the Bulldog network around the world, and we appreciate them!
—Meredith Gurley Johnson BSFCS ’00, MEd ’16
executive director, uga alumni association
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Generous Bulldogs Lead Third Successful Georgia Giving Week
In April, more than 3,000 generous UGA alumni and friends contributed to the university during the third-annual Georgia Giving Week, raising more than $2 million for funds across campus. These resources help address UGA’s most pressing needs, such as preparing veterinary students for difficult surgeries with 3D-printed bone models and supplying students in need with self-care and hygiene products.
Alumni Career Resources
Missing Out on Alumni News?
We get it. Sometimes you receive too many emails. If you opted out of UGA Alumni emails months or years ago, you might wonder why you missed out on an event, a profile of a former classmate, free career resources, and more. If you’d like to welcome alumni news back into your inbox, visit alumni.uga.edu/reconnect and we’ll take care of the rest!
The UGA Career Center offers a range of career resources for alumni at any stage in their career. Looking to land a new job? A self-guided, fourweek Job Search Bootcamp will help you better communicate your skills to employers and get hired. Check out this and other resources and programs to build the career of your dreams at career.uga.edu/alumni.
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In late January, Super Bowl champion, author, and literacy advocate Malcolm Mitchell AB ’15 moderated a virtual book club discussion with Delia Owens BS ’71, author of The New York Times bestseller Where the Crawdads Sing. Thanks to these two outstanding authors for sharing their conversation with more than 700 alumni and friends who listened in online.
CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT CHAPTER NAME: Dallas-Fort Worth
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CHAPTER PRESIDENT: Tracey Koerner BBA ’91 NUMBER OF ALUMNI IN THE AREA: 2,257
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On Feb. 11, hundreds of business leaders participated in a virtual Bulldog 100 Celebration to recognize the fastest-growing businesses owned or operated by UGA alumni. Among those celebrating from home with family was Mike Durand BBA ’06, owner of J&M Pool Company in Senoia. His company landed at No. 51.
The Dallas-Fort Worth chapter is one of UGA’s largest and most active alumni chapters in the country. Its regular programming includes bimonthly book clubs, service opportunities, and events. Recently, they hosted a virtual chat with UGA football greats Rennie Curran BBA ’17, and Drew Butler ABJ ’11, MS ’13. The DFW chapter has strong representation and events throughout both the Dallas and Fort Worth metro areas.
Nashville Alumni Chapter Vice President Marlteze Saffold BSA ’09 showed his Bulldog spirit during February’s Alumni Leadership Assembly. This annual alumni volunteer training event was held virtually this year.
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