2015 UNG Alumni Weekend Brochure

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View the events and programs taking place for this year's UNG Alumni Weekend!

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Friday, April 17

9:00 a.m. Annual Nighthawks Athletic Club Golf Tournament • www.ungalumni.org/awgolf 7:30 a.m. Breakfast by McDonald’s. 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start. Space is limited. Call Mike Hyams to secure your spot 706-867-3277. Achasta Golf Course, 639 Birch River Dr., Dahlonega. $150/person.

9:00 a.m. – Physical Therapy Vestibular Course Vestibular course taught by Andy Robinson, PT, DPT, NCS, VCS. See UNG Physical �erapy website for details: http://ung.edu/physical-therapy/. HNS Building 311, $120/person. Pre-registration required – walk-ups not available.

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Class of 1965 Drop-In Join fellow classmates and reminisce about the good ‘ol days! Light snacks will be served. Hoag Student Center, Great Room, 3rd Floor. No charge.

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Vietnam Archives at the Library Visit the �rst �oor of the library to view “From North Georgia to Vietnam”; a display of documents, photos, and artifacts related to the Vietnam War. �e items on display have been donated or loaned to the University by UNG alumni and friends. Library Technology Center, 1st Floor Displays. No charge.

2:00 – 6:00 p.m. UNG DPT Student Research Presentations Description: Come hear DPT Class of 2016 present their research projects. HNS Building, Auditorium. No charge.

4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Retired Faculty & Staff Reception Come back to campus and reminisce with former faculty and sta� mere footsteps away from where your commemorative bricks are. Enjoy a serenade from �e Patriot Choir as you catch up with friends. Price Memorial Patio. No charge but pre-registration is requested.

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. College of Science & Mathematics Drop-in Meet with the CSM Dean and Department Heads during these drop-in sessions. Dr. Michal Bodri, Dean - HNS Room 404; Dr. Nancy Dalman, Biology - HNS Room 411; Dr. John Cruthirds, Mathematics - Newton Oaks Center, Room 215; Dr. Richard Prior, Physics - Rogers Hall, Room 117; Dr. John Leyba, Chemistry - Room 205. No charge.

4:30 p.m. Wine Tasting Join Dr. Guy Oliver for this informative and tasty session. Back Porch Oyster Bar, 19 N. Chestatee Street, Dahlonega. $35/person.

4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Open House, Student-Alumni Reception and Student Awards Ceremony Rogers Hall, 2nd and 3rd Floors. No charge.

5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Class of 1975 40th Class Reunion Mixer Catch up with fellow classmates at the Old Alumni House for a reception prior to dinner on your own on the square. Old Alumni House Patio. $12/person includes light snacks and drinks.

6:00 p.m. Golden Alumni Society Dinner A performance by �e Patriot Choir will kick o� your evening! All alumni who graduated 50+ years ago are welcome! Dining Facility Banquet Room. $35/person.

6:00 p.m. Class of 1965 50th Reunion Dinner Return to campus for an event-�lled weekend to reminisce and reconnect! Kick o� the weekend with BBQ dinner at the Achasta Golf Club Grille, 639 Birch River Dr., Dahlonega. $25/person, cash bar.

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10:00 a.m. Coffee & Conversation with Dean Donna Mayo UNG Business alumni are invited back to campus for an open house at the Mike Cottrell College of Business. Network with fellow alumni and hear the latest news and updates about the college from Dean Mayo. Newton Oaks Center, 2nd Floor, Room 124 in the Business Suite. No charge.

11:00 a.m. – Noon Honors Program 20th Reunion with Steve Smith Join Honors Program alumni and celebrate its 20 years. Dunlap Lobby. No Charge.

11:30 a.m. – Rifle & Pistol Range Open House & Firing Opportunity Test your skills at the Pennington Military Leadership Center, COL Raymond C. Hamilton Firing Range. No charge.

11:30 a.m. – Alumni Soccer Games and Cookout • www.ungalumni.org/awsoccer It’s our goal for you to have a great time at this year’s event! Men’s game at Noon and Women’s game at 2:00 p.m. Join us as we also honor the �rst team from 1967! Soccer Field. $30/person includes a t-shirt, food and beverages.

Noon NGCSU Alumni Association, Inc. Awards Luncheon Celebrate the accomplishments of our outstanding alumni and future alumni as we recognize the recipients of the following awards: 2015 Distinguished Alumnus, 2015 Hall of Fame Recipients, 2015 Ralph Colley Spirit of North Georgia Award, 2015 Young Alumnus Award, �e 2015 Paul M. Hutcherson Outstanding Student Award given to one male student and one female student and the 2015 Distinguished Professor Award. At press time, the selection process was still taking place. Please refer to the Alumni Weekend website www.ungalumni.org/aw for updated information and announcements of the 2015 award recipients. Dining Facility Banquet Room. $25/person.

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Department of Psychological Science Open House, Student-Alumni Reception, and Student Award Ceremony. Barnes Hall Lobby and Porch. No charge.

1:00 p.m. Wine Tour and Tasting at Wolf Mountain Vineyards Take a �eld trip down to Wolf Mountain for a “Winemakers on an Educational Tour” of their state-of-the-art winery. You will learn the winemaking process from vine to bottle during a one-hour tour with an additional 30 minutes in the tasting room. Wolf Mountain Vineyards, 180 Wolf Mountain Trail, Dahlonega. $30/person – please pay at Wolf Mountain.

1:00 p.m. Play Ball! Root for the home team as the UNG women’s softball team takes on Armstrong State University in the �rst game of this double-header. Haines & Carolyn Hill Stadium. $6/adults, $4/children 7-18, no charge for kids 6 and under – pay at the gate.

1:00-3:00 p.m. Fan Zone with Nigel the Nighthawk Sponsored by UNG Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Head down to the new UNG softball complex and enjoy �e Fan Zone! UNG athletes and cheerleaders will be on-hand to face paint and make bracelets with fans. Be sure to take a photo with Nigel the Nighthawk all while cheering on the Lady Nighthawks! Haines & Carolyn Hill Stadium. Cost: �e Fan Zone experience is included in paid entry to the softball game.

3:00 p.m. Hey Batter, Batter! Swing into the action and catch the second game of this double-header! UNG v. Armstrong State University. Haines & Carolyn Hill Stadium. $6/adults, $4/children 7-18, no charge for kids 6 and under – pay at the gate.

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