Finance and Administration
Third Annual “New to F&A Day”
Wednesday, May 14, 2008

All employees who have joined the Finance and Administration workforce since July 1, 2006 are invited to attend the third annual “New to F&A Day” to be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2008. The day’s activities will provide information on the breadth and scope of Finance and Administration (which includes more than 1,600 employees in seven divisions); enlighten employees on opportunities for interaction in the local community; and create a means for networking within Finance and Administration, to include meeting the leaders of the various divisions.

The concept of “New to F&A Day” was developed by the division-wide Finance and Administration Diversity Committee, and is implemented with the help of staff from the Office of the Senior Vice President.

The day will include the following:

• Breakfast with Community Leaders
• Walking Tour of Downtown and North Campus
• Presentation by Senior Vice President Tim Burgess
• Lunch at Sanford Stadium’s SkyClub with Finance and Administration Senior Staff
• Bus Tour of Campus
• Walking tour of the Coliseum Training Facility
• Campus Services Fair

Please click here to view the agenda and additional information about the day’s events.

Below is information which may be useful to employees new to the University and Athens and even to those who ar not. Additional resource information will be included in participant’s packets provided the day of the event.

UGA amenities list
Finance and Administration organization chart
List of campus and area resources

Comments from past participants:

“It was very informative; after living in the area for 20 years, I learned a lot. I even got a better understanding of how dedicated UGA staff is.”

“Very enlightening.”

“Excellent program – great morale booster!”

“Enjoyed – had heard great things from prior participants.”

“Very thorough introduction of F&A.”

“I would most definitely encourage any new employees to attend this wonderful day.”

“Excellent idea to orient new employees to the University. Everyone was enthusiastic; the guides and assistants were exceptional.”

“I graduated from UGA and still managed to see parts of campus I’d never seen and to learn a little more about Athens. Thanks!”

“This was a great idea, and it helped me understand a lot more about the University. I learned some things I didn’t know, and I really enjoyed the experience.”

“It was wonderful, very informative. The event was well planned and thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks!”