Upcoming Events

Join the UGA Special Collections Libraries and The Georgia Review on Friday, April 24th at 6pm at Athica Athens Institute of Contemporary Art for the induction of 2026 Georgia Writers Hall of Fame inductees Alice Friman and Charlie Smith. Enjoy poetry readings of both Smith and Friman's works, with the formal induction of both poets into the Hall of Fame to follow. After the induction, attendees will enjoy a light reception and the art gallery of Athica. 

This event is free and open to the public! Free parking can be found in the complex in which Athica is located. 

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This event is for UGA faculty, instructors, and graduate teaching assistants who teach evidence synthesis.

The Faculty Interest Group on Evidence Synthesis in the Classroom welcomes Dr. Terri Pigott, Professor at Georgia State University and nationally recognized expert in meta-analysis and evidence synthesis, for a lunchtime talk on teaching scoping and systematic reviews. Dr. Pigott is a 2023 Fellow of the American Educational Research Association, past President of the Society for Research Synthesis Methodology, and co-editor-in-chief of the journal Research Synthesis Methods.

Soft drinks and light finger food (sliders, pinwheels) will be served. You are welcome to bring your own lunch.

Participants will learn basic 3D modeling and how to independently operate the MakerBot Sketch Print 3D Printers and Ultimaker Cura Software from an undergraduate peer. Work is completed through self-paced, online modules and a quiz followed by a hands-on session to learn how to safely operate the 3D printers and use the printing software.

Come in and learn some basic skills on the Makerspace sewing machines. Participants will learn how to thread the machine and sew together a small object. No experience necessary and all materials provided! 

Learn how to engrave and cut materials like wood, fabric, and acrylic with

Conquer finals before they conquer you! Join the UGA Libraries on the 3rd floor of the MLC for a focused group study session. There will be coffee, snacks, guided yoga, hidden Uga stress toys, and more!

Don't navigate your grief alone! Join us on April 28 from 2-3:30PM in MLC 369 to create a cross stitch keepsake in memory of a loved one or pet. Whether you want to share about your loss or simply create amongst others, this program is here to help you navigate grief through creativity. Professionals from the UGA Health Center will also be in attendance for support. No experience is necessary! 

Join the UGA Special Collections Libraries for an opening reception to celebrate a series of new case exhibitions curated by UGA   undergraduate students! Enjoy food and drink in the exhibition hallway and meet student curators inside the galleries to learn more about their displays.

This event is free and open to the public. If you have any questions, please contact Jan Hebbard, jhebbard@uga.edu.

The libraries are hosting a Tech Petting Zoo at McBay Science Library from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm on Reading Day - April 28th, 2026. It will feature:

Join members of the Carpentries@UGA for a full-day workshop that introduces participants to essential tools for reproducible scientific analysis using Unix and R. Through hands-on, collaborative lessons, participants will learn foundational skills such as navigating the command line, managing data, writing scripts, and working in RStudio. This workshop is designed for beginners and open to any student, faculty, or staff! 

More info here: https://uga-carpentries.github.io/2026-05-11-uga/