STUDENT EVENTS

The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources is one of the smallest schools on campus. This allows us to provide a small school atmosphere within the realm of a large university. A majority of WSFR students are active participants in the WSFR student clubs and organizations while taking part in UGA campus activities and exploring the numerous opportunities that Athens has to offer.

Orientations

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

The second Tuesday after classes begin (Spring & Fall Semesters), incoming professional students attend WSFR’s new student orientation and meet the Dean and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. New professional students learn about WSFR’s academic programs, student organizations, and other opportunities while receiving advice from the Student Organization Presidents and others.

Social Events

NEW STUDENT LUNCH

Every semester, the WSFR student organizations host a new student lunch in honor of WSFR’s new undergraduate and graduate students. WSFR faculty, staff, current, and new students are invited to attend.

GRADUATE STUDENT WELCOME RECEPTION

New and current WSFR graduate students are invited and encouraged to attend a welcoming reception for graduate students that is held each fall semester. This reception provides an opportunity for new graduate students to meet current graduate students, the Dean, and various other faculty and staff.

THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY ANNUAL WILDLIFE SUPPER

Every spring, the Wildlife Society hosts the Wildlife Supper. The Wildlife Supper provides an opportunity for wildlife professionals, WSFR students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other to socialize and taste exotic games dishes and the annual “mystery meat.”

AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY ANNUAL FISH FRY

The American Fisheries Society hosts an annual Fall Fish Fry to raise funds for their club. This social event provides an opportunity for all WSFR students, faculty, staff, career professionals, and alumni to socialize and eat fish. Door prizes, raffle prizes, and bluegrass music are provided.

LUMBERJACK BALL

The Lumberjack Ball, hosted by Xi Sigma Pi, is a fun social event held spring semester to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Events include the Miss Lumberjack Drag Competition, hot dog eating contest, pie the professor, tug of war, and many other events.

Academic and Professional Events

SAF ROUNDTABLE

Every spring semester, SAF hosts the SAF Roundtable. Roundtable is an informal gathering of Natural Resource professionals and WSFR students to discuss careers, position openings, and provide professional networking opportunities.

GETTING INTO GRADUATE SCHOOL (GIGS) FORUM

Hosted by the Warnell Graduate Student Association, GIGS provides an informational forum for students interested in attending graduate school at WSFR or at another institution.

Anual Spring Awards Banquet

Every April, WSFR hosts the annual spring awards banquet, an event to recognize WSFR students that receive awards for the current academic year and scholarships for the following academic year.

Graduation

SENIOR EXIT INTERVIEWS & COOKOUT

Each spring & fall semester, graduating WSFR seniors are provided with the opportunity to discuss their experiences at WSFR with several faculty, staff, and other graduating students. A cookout is also provided for these students before the Exit Interviews begin.

UGA COMMENCEMENT

UGA holds a commencement ceremony to honor its most recent graduates. Commencement ceremonies are held every spring, summer, and fall semester. To learn more about the UGA Commencement ceremonies, please visit the Office of the Registrar’s site.

WSFR GRADUATION

WSFR holds a separate graduation ceremony from UGA to honor WSFR students who are graduating. The program includes a student speaker chosen from among the WSFR graduates and a guest speaker from the Alumni Association.