Giving Back to FACS
Recently I had the opportunity to speak to some of the upperclassmen in the college. While the large lecture room in Dawson Hall had certainly undergone some seating upgrades since my days, I realized that not a lot else had changed. The college is continuing to produce highly talented, very motivated students who are prepared to begin their search for careers. However, just like I was at that point in my schooling, they are a little apprehensive of the interviewing process—and exactly how to make the contacts to receive an interview.
As alumni of the college we can make a tremendous difference in these students’ lives. How often have you offered internships, provided opportunities for a student to “shadow” you for a day, or even shared networking contacts with these students who are attempting to find their career paths? Have you ever invited a student to attend a career-related conference or seminar with you?
Secondly, as alumni we can also make a difference in FACS students lives by providing enrichment activities that enhance the classroom experience. This past July, the college lost one of the truly great architects of student enrichment, Dr. Jane Rhoden (BSHE ’60; MHE ’64, Child and Family Development). Dr. Rhoden was famous for opening her heart and her home to FACS students. She ensured that students received a great classroom experience and were exposed to activities that would round out their development, ultimately increasing their chances of landing that “perfect job” right out of college.
I, along with two other FACS graduates, Michele Ellington (BSHE ’89, Home Economics and Journalism) and Tammy Gilland (BSHE ’88, Home Economics and Journalism), have begun work to endow a Dr. Jane Rhoden Fund. The fund will allow FACS faculty to offer extra-curricular enrichment opportunities to students. If you would like to learn more about this fund or make a contribution contact Katrina Bowers, 706-542-4946.
Finally, alumni, you have talents and treasures—much of which I am sure you credit to your education and experiences at UGA. How are you using those talents and treasures to ensure the FACS tradition continues? For information on giving back to students through activities or experiences in your current profession, contact Suzanne Griffeth at 706-542-4881, or me, Jenn Townsend, 2008 FACS Alumni Board President.
Go Dawgs,
Jenn Townsend
Save the Date
June 23-24
Total Knowledge:
FACS Summer College
Athens, Georgia
September 6
South Campus Tailgate
UGA’s Legion Field
November 13
Donor/Scholar Recognition Reception
State Botanical Garden of Georgia
For the latest information on all alumni events, please see our online calendar.
Shaping the Silhouette
More than 100 Athens area and TMI alumni and friends attended the preview night program and reception for “Shaping the Silhouette: A Glimpse into 20th Century Fashion,” an exhibition at the Georgia Museum of Art. Students from the “Museum Issues in Historic Clothing and Textiles” course led a program describing the significance of the items chosen.
Advice from the Cake Doctor
Anne Litton Byrn (BSHE ’78, Home Economics and Journalism) signs a copy of her latest cookbook, “What Can I Bring?” for UGA alumna Anne Rayborn Howard during the Women of UGA luncheon in late January. Byrn’s talk was co-sponsored by the UGA Alumni Association and the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. The former foods editor of the Atlanta Journal Constitution has written five cookbooks including her original, “The Cake Mix Doctor.”
If you have news and information for FACS Facts send it to Suzanne Griffeth, Director of Alumni Relations and Student Leadership, at suzanne@fcs.uga.edu or call her at 706-542-4881. For the latest information on all alumni events, please see our calendar at www.fcs.uga.edu/alumni/calendar |
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