Our Biannual celebration of sustainability successes at UGA

The Semester in Review celebrates student initiatives that advance sustainability on campus and in the community. The event includes speakers, poster / art displays, a light lunch, and opportunities to connect with others.

Past student interns at the Sustainable UGA Semester in Review

Past student interns at the Sustainable UGA Semester in Review

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Fall 2025 Sustainable UGA Semester in Review

UGA Reading Day, Wednesday December 3, 11AM-1PM
Special Collections Library

Celebrating UGA student initiatives that advance sustainability on campus and in the community. Presentations, poster displays, light refreshments, and an opportunity to connect with others. Opening Remarks will be provided by UGA Provost Benjamin C. Ayers.

The event is free and open to the public. All are welcome!

 

Directions

The event will be held in the UGA Special Collections Library (300 Hull Street Athens, GA 30605)

Bike racks and fare-free UGA and Athens Transit bus service are available nearby. Parking is available in the Hull and Tate Parking Decks.

 

Fall 2025 Agenda

Welcome – Kevin Kirsche, Director of Sustainability

Introduction – Colby Cannizzaro, Clarissa Hane

Opening Remarks – Provost Benjamin C. Ayers

 

OoS Internship Program – Chera Jo Watts, Graduate Assistant

Clean Energy & Climate SolutionsStuart Cohen, Becca Golden, Ashvij Hosdurg

Creating a Circular UGA – Camy Teichman, Emme McCummiskey, Delaney Mertz, Shannon Shotz

Leading Leaders – Gracie Culpepper, Cat Jones

 

Sustainability Certificate – Tyra Byers, Certificate Director

Coca Cola Sustainability Capstone – Anika Bhattacharya, Audrey Brown, Hayden, Drake, Brooke Pitcoff, Wyatt Starke

Certificate Graduates

 

Sustainability Abroad Microgrants – Dr. Martin Kagel, Anabelle Glisson

Campus Sustainability Grant Awards – India Barfield, Dr. Justin Ellis, Mason Towe

Networking Reception & Posters

Photos from past events

Posters and Presentations

Click the posters above to see a STORYMAP Archive of our Spring 2025 Semester in Review presentations and posters

Gain Skills and Understanding To Create Systemic Change

The Sustainability Certificate incorporates applied learning in interdisciplinary settings and equips students with critical skills to address global sustainability challenges through real-world solutions.

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