STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Art, Drama, and Music Activities
Department of Campus Life
Campus Ministry Association
International Student Life
Student Communications
Student Organizations
Art, Drama, and Music Activities
Art activities include exhibitions by students and faculty of the School of Art as well as occasional traveling
exhibitions, slide lectures and informal critiques by visiting artists and various student field trips. Spring, summer,
and fall sessions in Cortona, Italy are jointly operated by the School of Art and the School of Environmental Design.
All students are eligible to participate in the regular major productions of the University Theatre in the drama
department as well as in numerous smaller stage and media activities. Outstanding professional companies also appear on
the campus. A summer Studies Abroad Program in Italy and England is available jointly operated by the Department of
Drama and the College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
The School of Music presents weekly programs featuring faculty members, guest artists, and students. Other music
activities include performances by student choral organizations, band organizations, and the Symphony Orchestra.
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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 360 registered student
organizations, student programming groups (such as the University Union and Homecoming), student leadership programs and volunteer services (Center for Leadership and Service),
sororities and fraternities (Office of Greek Life), Pandora yearbook, the student-run radio station (WUOG 90.5 FM), and the National Student
Exchange.
Facilities and services available through the department in the Tate Student
Center and Memorial Hall include an information desk; 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; 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.
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.