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1. DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW
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This Week:
Friday, December 2
- UGA Food Science Club Holiday Dinner Party - 6:30 p.m. - FS Building, Room 242
Saturday, December 3
- The UGArden Herbs Holiday Market - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - UGArden
Sunday, December 4
- Registration deadline for CAES Convocation Ceremony (December Graduates)
Upcoming:
Tuesday, December 6
- UGA Horticulture Club Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - Miller Plant Science, 1205
Wednesday, December 7
- Reading Day
Thursday, December 8 - Wednesday, December 14
- Finals
Friday, December 16
- UGA Fall Graduation & CAES Convocation
Sunday, February 19
- CAES Ambassador Applications are due! |
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Looking for camels? We've got the trip for you!
Visit Morocco to learn more about agriculture, community and organizational development! You'll have the chance to get to know the locals and experience the wonderful culture in Morocco! Learn more here and apply by December 1st!
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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR THE SPRING BREAK TOUR!
Spend the week exploring the variety of the agriculture industry found across the state of Georgia. This trip is perfect for all - regardless of your experience with agriculture! Learn more and apply online by December 6th.
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Interested in innovation and entrepreneurship abroad?
Visit Tel Aviv, Israel! Boasting one of the top 5 cities worldwide for innovation and business development, Israel has been deemed the "start-up nation." Significant scholarship opportunities are available! Learn more and apply here by February 15th!
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William C. Berg Academic Excellence Scholarship
Five $1,500 scholarships for undergraduate students pursuing degrees in any field, provided by BASF Corporation and National Corn Growers Association. Apply by Tuesday, January 31.
Premier Select Sires
Each year, Premier Select Sires awards up to $20,000 to students within the Premier territory through the Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program. This program provides financial support to eligible college undergraduates in agricultural majors. Learn more about available scholarships and apply here. Applications are due by Tuesday, January 31.
Georgia Foundation for Agriculture Scholarships
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture is committed to investing in students pursuing careers in agriculture or a related field. For the 2023 year, GFA is offering $70,000 worth of scholarships. There are several scholarship opportunities across four categories available to students, each with varying criteria and eligibility requirements. Learn more and find out how to apply here. Applications are due by March 1.
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4. CAES CLUB & SOUTH CAMPUS CORNER
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Interested in being a CAES Ambassador?
The 2022-2024 CAES Ambassador applications are now open! CAES Ambassadors have the opportunity to meet and network with college leaders, develop friendships, expand communication and leadership skills, meet with prospective students and network with alumni, all while representing CAES. Learn more about the CAES ambassador program and apply today! (*Be sure to attend 1 mandatory info session in order to be eligible to apply!) Applications are due Sunday, February 19.
Apply to be a chaperone for the Young Scholars Program!
The Young Scholars Program (YSP) is a six-week summer internship program for high school students interested in agricultural, food, and environmental sciences. The Office of Diversity Affairs is looking for collegiate chaperones for the summer! Click here to learn more and apply here by January 19.
How can you start building your network?
Use these Career Center resources for guidance on how you can build and maintain professional connections. Check out this blog post to get started!
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Did you miss the D.W. Brooks Lecture?
We have good news for you! You can watch a recording of Dr. Alison Van Eenennam's wonderful discussion "Science Friction: Can effective communication save genome editing from the fate of GMOs?"
Follow CAES on Tik Tok!
Did you know that CAES is now on Tik Tok?! Follow along with the latest happenings in teaching and research on South Campus and beyond by checking out @uga_caes!
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Have you completed the UGA CAES ViewFinder Climate Survey yet?
Look for an email from "Viewfinder Campus Climate Surveys" to provide your feedback on the culture within our college. Your input will help develop a strategy for increasing diversity, equity and inclusion at CAES that creates an inclusive and welcoming environment for all!
Sunday Spotlights
Attention students! We want to spotlight YOU on the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences social media pages! Fill out this form to be considered for a spotlight!
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This week's Pic of the Week features dairy science professor Dr. Jillian Bohlen in a cow costume! Students in the UGA Dairy Science Club hosted a "No Kid Hungry" Fundraiser raising $1,560.29 where students donated money to whichever professor they wanted to see teach class in a cow costume!
Want to submit a picture for Pic of the Week? Click here!
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