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March 31, 2010 · 1:22 am

Andrew Young to Deliver Mary Frances Early Lecture

Don’t miss your chance to hear from an accomplished civil rights activist at this year’s Mary Frances Early Lecture! As the first African-American to earn a degree from UGA, Mary Frances Early was a key contributor to the Civil Rights Movement. Recognizing her as a avid activist in fighting discrimination, the university honors her impact on the institution and the nation at large by holding an annual lecture in her name.

Andrew Young

Andrew Young will deliver the tenth annual Mary Frances Early Lecture for the Spring of 2010. Having been a former ambassador to the United Nations and Civil Rights leader, no individual seems better fit for this year’s guest lecturer than Andrew Young. To name a few of what seems to be an endless array of accomplishments, Young acted as top aide to Dr. Martin Luther King during the Civil Rights Movement in the South, served on the House of Representatives and Member of Congress for the 5^th District. More recently, Young has been traveling around the world to help developing nations rebuild their economies.

The lecture will be given on April 6 at 4 p.m. and will be held at the UGA Chapel.

Action Packed Athens!

Image via UGA's Recreational Sports- Nantahala Hiking Trip

One reason to love the UGA Grad School is for its limitless provision of recreational activities. Through the GORP program, all university students alike have the chance to discover and take advantage of the Great Southern Outdoors. Whether your looking to get your SCUBA diving certification to show off in front of friends this spring break, or looking for a milder experience by joining Dr. Walter Cook on some local Athens trails, GORP offers it all. And to keep your strength and energy up on whatever trip you may choose to go on, you can expect to eat all the GORP, “good old raisins and peanuts” your heart desires. GORP’s mission is to lead and engage the diverse University community in learning and adopting healthy lifetime behaviors through participatory recreational programs and experiences. Leave no stone unturned in Athens, and take advantage of this amazing program now!

For more information or to check the calendar for upcoming programs/trips, please click here.