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Week of November 21, 2022
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1. DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW

This Week:
Wednesday, November 23 - Friday, November 25
- Thanksgiving Break

Upcoming:
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)
Wednesday, December 7
- Reading Day
Thursday, December 8 - Wednesday, December 14
- Finals
Friday, December 16
- UGA Fall Graduation & CAES Convocation
 



 

2. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Apply today to go to Cuba! Learn all about Food Security and Sustainability in an Economy inTransition in the beautiful country of Cuba! Applications are open until December 1st!
Looking for Spring Break plans??
We've got the perfect trip for you! 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.
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!

3. SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

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.

4. CAES CLUB & SOUTH CAMPUS CORNER

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

5. BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

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!

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!
 

PIC OF THE WEEK

This week's Pic of the Week features members of the UGA Pre-Vet Club! Club members met for a social meeting this past week for some fun and fellowship building gingerbread houses!

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