STUDENT ACTIVITIES

 
Department of Campus Life
  Campus Ministry Association
  International Student Life
  Student Communications
  Student Organizations


Department of Campus Life

The Department of Campus Life seeks to enhance the educational experience for all students and to help build a sense of campus community through a wide variety of programs and services for individuals and for student groups. The Department of Campus Life is a primary contact point for students through more than 590 registered student organizations, student programming groups (such as the University Student Union Programming Board and Homecoming), student leadership programs and volunteer services (Center for Leadership and Service), Pandora yearbook, the student-run radio station (WUOG 90.5 FM), and the National Student Exchange.

Facilities and services available through the department within the Tate Student Center include information desks; study and TV lounges; meeting, conference, and multi-purpose rooms; a movie theater; student organization offices; the Campus Life Business Office (ticket sales, UGACard office, and cashier's window); Print and Copy Services; a game room; van rentals for the Division of Student Affairs; and technical support and equipment rental for campus events. The Tate Student Center houses the Bulldog Cafe, Dawg Snacks Concessions, and a branch of the United States Postal Service.

Opening in summer 2009, the Tate Student Center expansion will feature additional meeting rooms and lounges; a food court with Barberito's Southwestern Grille, Larry's Giant Subs, and an Asian-themed restaurant; a faculty/staff dining room; a recreation room called the "Dawg Pen"; an expanded Print and Copy Services shop; and an 11,000-square-foot multipurpose room suitable for lage scale events or sub-dividable into seven smaller rooms.

The Department of Campus Life also operates Legion Pool, an outdoor swimming facility, and the adjacent Legion Field, an outdoor program and event facility. For more information, log on to the Department of Campus Life website at www.uga.edu/campuslife, visit the Department of Campus Life at 325 Tate Student Center, or call (706) 542-7774.

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Campus Ministry Association

Students may participate in the religious programs of Athens churches and in student organizations sponsored by all major faiths, denominations, and inter/non-denominational organizations. Many of these maintain student religious centers and are members of the Campus Ministry Association. These include: Baptist Student Union, Bulldog Christian Fellowship, Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholic Center, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Christian Campus Fellowship, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints-Institute of Religion, Disciples on Campus, Episcopal University Center, Georgia Christian Student Center, Hillel: Campus Center for Jewish Life, Holy Cross Lutheran, Methodist Center (Wesley Foundation), The Navigators, Orthodox Christian Fellowship, Presbyterian Student Center, Reformed University Fellowship, Unitarian-Universalist Campus Ministry, Worldwide Discipleship Association and Young Life.
Religious Affairs Liaison: 201 Holmes/Hunter Academic Building, (706) 542-3564.

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International Student Life

The International Student Life Office encourages both international and U.S. students to participate in cross-cultural programs and international activities at UGA. Students are invited to become World Ambassadors, serve as orientation leaders, as well as volunteer and participate in such international and intercultural programs as International Coffee Hour (every Friday during the fall and spring semesters), International Street Festival and other diverse programs. The office also provides new student orientation programs for international students at UGA every semester, including individualized advising and housing assistance. International Student Life's mission is to support UGA's goal of providing an environment that appreciates our interdependent global society. By working with students to create a welcoming space that provides opportunities for the interactions of students from the USA and other nations, the International Student Life staff provide services for, awareness of, and education about the worldwide social and cultural issues facing UGA students. The office Web site address is: www.uga.edu/isl or contact the International Student Life Office, 210 Memorial Hall, (706) 542-5867 for more information.

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Student Communications

The Pandora (yearbook) and WUOG-FM (student radio station) are administered through the Department of Student Activities, (706) 542-7774. The Red & Black is an independently-produced student newspaper.

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Student Organizations

A large number of professional and honorary organizations, fraternities and sororities, honor societies, advocacy, international, recreational, and service groups exist on the University campus. A detailed listing of more than 500 organizations is available from the Department of Student Activities in the Tate Student Center, (706) 542-7774.
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