Weekly Digest

This week's Digest features many opportunities for our students. These range from student support events, such as Let's Talk, to opportunities to share research and ideas, such as the Capturing Science Contest. Check out the list below for more information!

Please contact me at mjenn@uga.edu if you have suggestions or if there is anything you'd like me to include in the Digest.

Halloween Pets

• Okay, this may not be an important action item for everyone, but I miss seeing the office assistant pet pictures, so I'm proposing a pet Halloween costume extravaganza in October.
• Please send me a photo of your pet(s) decked out for Halloween.
• I'll feature new pets each week in October with an opportunity for folks to vote for their favorite pictures.
• The pet costume that gets the most votes will win some sort of as-yet-to-be-determined prize.

All UGA Community (students, faculty and staff): Make an appointment with the UHC Travel Clinic by calling 706-542-5575, find a #flUGA mobile clinic on campus, or walk-in at the UHC Pharmacy, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 706-542-9979 for information, or see www.uhs.uga.edu/healthtopics/influenza.

The University Health Center Pharmacy, in collaboration with the College of Pharmacy, will be administering flu shots at the following:

• Sept. 17, 3-5 p.m.: College of Pharmacy, RC Wilson Breezeway
• Sept. 21, 3-5 p.m.: Terry College, Moore-Rooker, Room A220 (first hour by appointment - contact Chris Williamson, second hour walk-in)
• Sept. 22, 3-5 p.m.: College of Education, Aderhold Hall, Room 618
• Sept. 28, 3-5 p.m.: School of Law, Rusk Hall, Larry Walker Room, 4th floor
• Sept. 29, 8-10 a.m.: Brooks Hall, Conference Room 327
• Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: #flUGAFest, Tate Center, 4th floor
• Oct. 22, 3-5 p.m.: College of Pharmacy, RC Wilson Breezeway
• Valid UGA ID and current insurance card* required.
  

UGA Alert Test - Update your contact information if needed

• The UGAAlert test originally scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. has been rescheduled to Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
• Prior to the test next week, it is important that students, faculty, and staff review their contact information (phone numbers and email addresses) in the UGAAlert system to ensure their specific preferences for being notified are accurate. Contact information may be checked in the UGAAlert system at www.ugaalert.uga.edu.

• In response to a question regarding sheltering for emergencies during COVID-19 the response below was provided by the PMAB: "We recognize that shelter areas may not allow all preventative measures to be practiced, and that the priority at that time is protection from the direct threat of severe weather. Any preventative measures that can be followed will help reduce risks during a severe weather event. Face coverings help prevent the release of respiratory droplets and should be worn at all times when sheltering. We recommend having some face coverings/masks available in the event someone does not have one to wear. In addition, physical distancing should be encouraged whenever possible, provided the size and occupancy limits of the area allow this to be done safely. To further reduce risks, conversation should be minimized to prevent the release of respiratory droplets."

  
  

Environmental Literacy and Degree Works

With thanks to Edie for supplying the 81 numbers, I emailed Curriculum Systems with a list of IDs of students who whose Environmental Literacy requirement should have been marked as complete, but who did not have the requirement checked in Degree Works. Curriculum's response is below. The good news is that until the problem is solved, they're happy to do manual corrections.

• We are aware of the issue that some students who have AP credit and/or transfer work are not having their Environmental Awareness requirement satisfied appropriately. We believe it is a timing issue with when the AP credit/transfer course was articulated. We have a meeting tomorrow afternoon to discuss. In the meantime, we have a process that will allow us to manually update the records to satisfy the Environmental Awareness requirements for the students. We can follow up when we have additional information.
• If you come across any additional students in this situation, please email them to us. You can direct the email to currsys@uga.edu

• Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94656007213
• This is an optional training opportunity to learn about Terry application requirements, especially those that are new within the past few years. All Franklin advisors are invited to join, but attendance is optional.

Advisor Connections Coffee Hour - September 25th 9am- Zoom link will be sent today

• Join other UGA advisors for this drop-in opportunity to “gather” in a casual and social manner—no agenda and no need to talk about work (unless you want to 😊).

• Exploring Graduate Education @ UGA Week information
• OTAS Scavenger Hunt slides

OTAS Updates

• The Franklin College Transfer Ambassadors hosted a virtual scavenger hunt for new transfer students in lieu of our typical in-person guided tour. Students who correctly completed 10 or more questions were eligible for a prize. To see the clues and correct answers, take a look at the attached slides developed by Ambassadors Ami Itaya and Lena Kim.

Upcoming activities:

• Transfer Ambassadors (TA’s) will be sending outreach emails to check in with new students and offer virtual support.
• The first of a series of monthly online “TA Chats” will be held September 30 at 7:00 pm.)
• Pumpkin decorating contest (details TBA.)

• This task force has been charged with developing recommendations for initiatives and actions that UGA might implement during the current academic year to foster a more welcoming and supportive learning environment for Black and other underrepresented members of our campus community.
• They ask for your help in identifying promising new ideas for consideration, using the following form: https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ehfuda2eSaIm6vb.
• Ideas should be submitted by October 1, 2020.
  

Congratulations to Will Lewis on his article!

• Will Lewis and Dr. Lisa Rubin of Kansas State University have published research on “Collaboration between Campus and Athletic Advisors: Ensuring College Athletes' Success" in a special issue of the Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics, focused on “High Impact Practices in Intercollegiate Athletics”.
• The article is open access and can be found here: http://csri-jiia.org/collaboration-between-athletic-and-campus-advisors-ensuring-college-athletes-success/

General Information

Let's Talk - Tuesdays throughout Fall semester, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

• Let’s Talk is a drop-in service hosted by CAPS clinicians that offers virtual, one-on-one, 10-15 minute, informal consultations with UHC CAPS clinicians.
• Students can sign up to speak with a clinician about concerns, get help problem-solving, and learn more about counseling services at CAPS (University Health Center Counseling and Psychiatric Services) and other resources available to you at UGA and in the Athens area.
• Let’s Talk can only be accessed on the day of the session. The link will be posted on the Let’s Talk page.

Capturing Science Contest

• Guidelines: Convey a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concept to a broader audience using any medium of your choice.
• Deadline: 5 p.m., Dec. 7, 2020
• Prizes: The top four submissions receive prizes of $1,000, $800, $600, and $400.
• Special Prize: An additional $200 will be made available to the entry that engages most successfully with the topic of either COVID-19 or Racial and Ethnic Justice.
• Eligibility: All currently-enrolled UGA undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are eligible. Multidisciplinary and collaborative group submissions are highly encouraged. Students may submit works used for other class assignments. Multiple entries are acceptable.
• Learn more: guides.libs.uga.edu/capturingscience

Wells Fargo Student Impact Scholarship

The Student Impact Scholarship is available to support students who have been financially impacted by the pandemic, and who are working to make a difference in their communities,

• Applications open September 14 and will be accepted through October 2, 2020.
• Scholarship Amount: $5,000

To be eligible students must:

• Be intending to enroll or continue enrollment as a degree-seeking undergraduate student at an accredited U.S. college or university in Spring 2021
• Have been financially impacted by COVID-19 and have demonstrated financial need
• Have taken action towards uplifting and empowering their community in 2020
• Be a citizen, national, legal permanent resident of the United States, or a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) beneficiary. Citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau and the Republic of the Marshall Islands are also eligible to apply.
• Have applied for the 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if legally applicable.
• Complete the online application by the deadline

You will be asked to submit:

• Application - the online application including essay or video
• Transcript - an unofficial copy of your most recent transcript
• Student Aid Report - your 2020-2021 FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR)
• [For DACA students only] Valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD) through December 15, 2020
• Go to this website to apply.

TEDxUGA accepting applications for Student Idea Showcase

On Sept. 1, TEDxUGA is releasing applications for its 2020 Student Idea Showcase. Applications will be accepted through Sept. 30.

The Student Idea Showcase (SIS) celebrates the ideas, research, and passions that exist within the UGA student body. This year’s SIS will be on November 18.
Virtual information sessions will be held during application month:

• Wednesday, 9/16 at 10:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, 9/22 at 2:30 p.m.
• Monday, 9/28 at 3 p.m.

All info sessions will be held via Zoom: 976 3658 1445

Exploring Graduate Education @ UGA Week

• This virtual week of events for students interested in pursuing graduate education will begin on October 12th.
• See the attached flyer for details.

This Week

Tuesday, Sept. 22, Breaking Barriers: Being Black in the Media & Entertainment, 6 p.m.

• Join the Zoom conversation presented by The Industry, Black Media Mentorship Council and the UGA Mentor Program. The program will be moderated by Derek Walker with panelists: Nathan DuConge, Deja White, Jamari Jordan, Janis Middleton and Nick Williams. Register here.

Welcome UGA Event: Harry Potter Trivia Party, Tuesday, September 22 at 8:00pm

• Calling all muggles, witches, and wizards ... join a virtual Harry Potter trivia party where every witch and wizard is on their own.
• Capacity is limited, so registering is recommended. Register at: https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5vZD99uLjgVtdVb
• The top places will receive a prize.

Student Success Workshop: Navigating Communication Breakdown in Group Projects, Wednesday, September 23 at 4:00pm to 5:00pm

• In this one-hour workshop, students will learn about effective communication in group project settings. Students will also practice strategies to help them cope with communication breakdown and conflict when working with group project members.
• Join at https://zoom.us/j/98010267804.

Career Fair Prep: Arch Ready, Thursday, September 24 at 5:00pm to 6:30pm

• The Fall Career and Internship Fair will be virtual. Attend this Arch Ready event to prepare to interact with employers and learn about their opportunities in a new virtual capacity.
• Students MUST register via Zoom Webinar. To get Arch Ready credit for the event, studnets will need to use their UGA MYID email to register. Students will also need to complete the survey at the end of the presentation.
• Recommended dress for this event: Casual
• More information: (706) 542-3375

Workshop: Stress Relief for International Students, Friday, September 25 at 9:00am to 9:50am, and every Friday during Fall 2020

• A workshop focusing on learning strategies to reduce stress in a supportive environment.
• Zoom location: zoom.us/j/98405927899, Meeting ID: 984 0592 7899
• Led by CAPS (UHC Counseling and Psychiatric Services)

Virtual International Coffee Hour, Friday, September 25 at 12:00pm to 1:00pm and every Friday during Fall 2020

• Celebrate culture and connections at International Coffee Hour. Each week a different organization or department will host Coffee Hour.

First Generation Student Success Website

• DAE, in partnership with the UGA First Generation Committee, has launched a new website for first gen success at UGA!
• firstgen.uga.edu serves as the central, online location of resources, support, and community for first-generation students, faculty/staff supporting first-generation students, and families/supporters of first-generation students.
• If you have any questions or suggestions for additional content, please reach out to firstgen@uga.edu.