STUDENTAFFAIRS Spring Newsletter
U N I V E R S I T Y O F N O R T H G E O R G I A
2023 D I V I S I O N O F
MARCH
NIGHTHAWK NINE AWARDS UPCOMING EVENTS
UNG STUDENT WINS BIG! STUDENT MONEY MANAGEMENT CENTER
William Jackson, M S Kinesiology class of 2023, was the lucky student who won $1000 through the iGrad Monthly Challenge iGrad is the new financial literacy platform available to all UNG students, faculty and staff through the Student Money Management Center
William plans to use his windfall to pay for his NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Exam ($500 and 4 hours long Ouch!)
CONTENTS FEATURES DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHTS SPECIAL MENTION 02 03 04 05 06 07 09
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION HIGHLIGHTS STUDENT AFFAIRS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY MULTICULTURAL STUDENT AFFAIRS CAREER SERVICES FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE
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Student Government Association Highlights
UNG's Student Government Association has continued to grow with an impressive 80% of positions filled and a fully functioning governance across four out of five campuses this academic year. This marks the highest level of success since the consolidation of the organization. Over 30 students serve on more than 20 university committees, including the Presidential Search Committee.
SGA has held several events across UNG, including small sports tournaments, tabling events, and various opportunities for students to destress. Last year, they began the Spirit Awards tradition, and this year they created the new Nighthawks Nine leadership awards.
Looking to the future, SGA plans to add more fun to their voting process, including branding it as Student Voice Week, and by expanding Spirit Night to Spirit Week. SGA is celebrating UNG’s sesquicentennial with a time capsule project that will debut in late April, with the new administration officially taking over on April 23.
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SGA has sponsored 366 million in Campus Improvement Projects, including Gainesville's Student Center furniture, ESports Lounge, SGA Office, and multicourt lights, Blue Ridge's hammock village, and Dahlonega's volleyball court lights.
SGA President Anna Møller
SPRING 2023 | 02 FEATURE
Student Affairs
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY
UNG’s Student Affairs Professional Development Day was held on Friday, February 3, 2023. This event, coordinated by the SA Professional Development Committee, served as a time for staff to connect with colleagues and participate in educational sessions. This year’s theme was Honor the Past, Transform the Future. The event provided an opportunity for the Division to reflect on the changes that have occurred within the field of student affairs over the course of UNG's history.
Student Health Services staff enjoying time together before professional development day begins.
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TocelebrateWomen'sHistoryMonth inMarch,MSAhostedkeynote speakersLoriAnnFalkensteinand ReneeM.Reed,authorsofSame HouseDifferentAddress:OurBond ThroughtheMiracleofMotherhood. ForafunWHMactivity,studentscan pickupaDIYpaint-by-numberkitfor anopportunitytolearnmoreabout women'shistorywhileexpressing theircreativeside!(Seethelastpage foreventdetails.)
MULTICULTURAL STUDENT AFFAIRS
This February MSA celebrated Black History Month with a range of events, including a trivia contest, a tabling event, a museum exhibit, and a keynote speaker.
The Sankofa Traveling Museum, a collaboration with Dr. Ben Wynne of the Department of History, Anthropology, and Philosophy, displayed artifacts from African American history spanning 600 years. Jordan Green Ellis, a motivational speaker and author of Caps & Gowns All Smiles No Frowns; The Keys to Earning a DebtFree Degree, was the BHM keynote speaker.
MSA holds many opportunities for students, faculty, and staff alike to learn about all the various populations at UNG and around the world. Please visit their website for more events offered throughout the year.
MSA's
Cultural Competence Co-Curricular Certificate
The Cultural Competence Co-Curricular Certificate (C4) engages Undergraduate and Graduate Students with the opportunity to enhance their cultural diversity understanding. C4 is crafted to offer an opportunity to learn more about the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion while providing a greater understanding of how we can and should work together to build a stronger and more inclusive Nighthawk community.
For more information on certificate requirements and a list of workshops visit the Multicultural Student Affairs webpage.
SPRING 2023 | 04 DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT
The Sankofa Traveling Museum The Sankofa Traveling Museum
OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES
UNG's Career Services offers a variety of resources and events to help students with everything from exploring majors to connecting with potential employers. In addition to resume assistance, staff help students explore careers/majors with career assessment, practice interviews, develop job search strategies, and connect with employers.
Check out Career Services' new online tool, the UNG Digital Career Counselor! The Digital Career Counselor connects students with realworld stats about their major, interests, and job titles.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Thanks to the amazing support from faculty and staff, Career Services' events have been well-attended by students. Over 200 students participated in the Dahlonega career fairs, up to 20 students attended our monthly career chats, and we booked our Etiquette Dinner in less than a day!
WELCOME TANYA!
Welcome new Career Specialist/Internship Coordinator on the Gainesville campus - Tanya Hargrove!
The Gainesville All-Majors Career Fair will be on March 7 in the Robinson Ballroom, 11am - 1pm. A variety of employers will attend, and they're all eager to hire our outstanding Nighthawks!
The Hold On To HOPE Program, coordinated by the Office of Student Retention & Success, is designed to help students who have lost the HOPE Scholarship gain it back at their next checkpoint. Students complete a personalized success plan and are awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
Amount Awarded $19,000 Recipients 25 Students Who Completed the Program 13 Persistence 84% Regained HOPE - Spring 2023 24% On Track to Regain 86% Average GPA 3.12
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FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE
Fraternity and Sorority Life provides excellent opportunities for college students to find a home away from home, develop social and leadership skills, enhance academics, and gain experience that can help them in their future career. Being a member of FSL gives students a chance to assume different leadership roles, develop lasting friendships, and learn how to work with diverse people toward a common goal. Currently, the Fraternity and Sorority system is governed by two councils: Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council. The executive board members and delegates from every chapter meet on a regular basis to discuss matters affecting FSL and greater UNG communities.
The average Sorority member's GPA in Fall 2022 was 3.27, higher than the all-female UNG GPA of 3.10.
FSL welcomed 155 new members into the community via formal recruitment for both councils this year.
The average Fraternity member's GPA in Fall 2022 was 2.95, higher than the all-male UNG GPA of 2.94
Events Corps of Cadets Events
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FRIDAY, APRIL 14 Corps of Cadets Tattoo Ceremony 9:00 PM | Livsey Drill Field SATURDAY, APRIL 15 Aggressors Demonstration 1:00 PM | Promenade Order of Columbo Demonstration 1:30 PM | Columbo Tower SUNDAY, APRIL 16 Corps of Cadets Military Awards Review | 2:00 PM | General William “Lipp” Livsey Drill Field (Convocation Center if Rain) (The Review is the capstone event of the year for the UNG
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SPRING 2023 | 06 DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT
Sponsored by the UNG Alumni Association
NIGHTHAWK NINE
The Nighthawk Nine, hosted by UNG's Student Government Association, recognizes student leaders, across all campuses and classifications, who demonstrate Nighthawk Spirit through their service, leadership, and scholarship pursuits.
Anthony Giordano Miguel Tinoco Sara Gonzalez
Dahlonega, Freshmen Marketing Major
“Anthony leads by example and distinguishes himself as a forward-minded individual who cares deeply about morals, goodwill relationships, and active participation in our global society.”
Gainesville, Freshmen Natural Sciences Pathway
In the brief time Miguel has been a student at UNG, “he has demonstrated leadership, vision, and made a positive impact on CAMP and the entire UNG community.”
Dahlonega, Sophomore International Affairs Major
Sara "always puts effort and care into her academic endeavors, and the research project she helped create at the end of the year was one of the most outstanding submissions of the class.”
Melinda "Ruthie" Nash Lexx Apineru Lillie Hayes
Dahlonega, Sophomore Disciplinary Studies Major
Ruthie has made “service a part of her moral compass which motivates her growth as a leader.”
Dahlonega, Junior Studio Art Major
Lexx’s “passion and ability to positively impact the university through her meaningful interactions with students is unmatched among her peers.”
Dahlonega, Junior Biology/Pre-Med Major
Lillie is “one of the most diligent employees…who leaves a positive impact on everything and everyone that she comes into contact with.”
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Winners were presented with their very own bronze, Nigel the Nighthawk Statue in recognition of this prestigious honor.
SENIORS
Andrew BeMent Anna Moller Abigayle Roma
Dahlonega, Senior Chemistry Major
"Cadet BeMent always finds ways to remain actively engaged in the UNG community while also satisfying his many academic and personal obligations.”
Dahlonega, Senior Psychology Major, Organizational Leadership Minor
“Anna is an extraordinary leader because she focuses on service in her community, listening to community needs, and responding with collaborative and decisive efforts to lead positive sustainable change ”
Dahlonega, Dahlonega Communication Major, Modern Languages Minor
“Abby’s diplomatic skills have been a tremendous asset –whether negotiating with campus leaders, club members, faculty, vendors, or fellow students, she has managed to balance advocacy with respect ”
The Student Government Association recognized Dr. Jacobs as a special, honorary member of the inaugural Nighthawk Nine class of 2023.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
C4 INTRO TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
Monday, March 6th 12:00 PM
Young Hall & Virtual
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH KAHOOT TRIVIA
Thursday, March 9th 12:00 PM Virtual
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH PAINT BY NUMBERS
Wednesday, March 22nd 12:00 PM
DAH - Hoag Patio
GVL - Student Center Lobby
INTRO TO INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
Wednesday, March 29th 12:00 PM
DAH - Hoag ABC Rooms
DRUG TAKE BACK AMNESTY DAY
An opportunity to turn in old prescription medications and other drugs (including illegal drugs). Participants will place drugs in a provided plastic bag and drop them in a secure bin while having their privacy protected by a curtain.
Dahlonega
Monday, March 6th
12:00 PM-6:00 PM, Hoag Patio
Gainesville
Wednesday, March 8th
10:00 AM-2:00 PM, Outside Robinson Ballroom in the Student Center
Hosted by UNG Campus Police, the Office of the Dean of Students, and the Office of Student Counseling.
APRIL
EVENTS
Spring Fest GVL
April 5, 12:00 PM
Spring Jam DAH
April 12, 3:00 PM
Spring Fling OCN
April 13 11:00 AM
Asian American & Pacific Islander Keynote Speaker: Lily Paban
April 19
12:00 PM, GVL - Student Center
Ballroom & Virtual
Lavender Graduation Celebration
April 22
2:00 PM, DAH - Hoag Auditorium
Latinx Graduation Celebration
April 21
6:00 PM, GVL - Hugh Mills Fitness Complex
