Upcoming Events

Nov 05
Promotional graphic for the Russell Scholars Debate. The top portion features an aerial photograph of the University of Georgia Special Collections Libraries building framed by green trees.

Russell Scholars Debate

Join us for a public debate by the Richard B. Russell Advocacy Scholars of the Georgia Debate Union. 

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries, 271
Nov 12
AGIO SCL Free Screening

Athens, GA: Inside/Out 40th Anniversary Restoration FREE SCREENING

Join the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library and the Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection on Thursday, November 12th at the Special Collections Libraries auditorium for a free screening of the newly restored Athens, GA: Inside/Out. The 1986 documentary features interviews and concert footage of notable Athens bands, including R.E.M., Pylon, and The B-52s. The film was directed, written, and shot by Tony Gayton, a first-time director who recently graduated from University of Southern California before beginning this project.

4:30 pm Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries, 271
Nov 19
Third Thursday November Tour

Third Thursday Georgia Music Hall of Fame Tour

Join us for a guided tour of the Georgia Music Collections at the Akins Ford Arena on Thursday, November 19th! You will explore iconic memorabilia and historic artifacts while interacting with displays that celebrate Georgia's rich music history.

Please arrive by 6:30pm for the tour to promptly begin at 6:45pm. Enter via Gate 1 and meet at the mural wall. 

6:45 pm