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SUMMARY:Seminar: Jeremy Boss
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \n“Epigenetic Regulation of B-cell Immunity” \nDr. Jeremy Boss is a Professor and the Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Emory University School of Medicine. His additional appointments at Emory University include Emory Chair in Basic Sciences Research and Associate Dean for Basic Research. Dr. Boss earned his PhD From the State University of New York in Albany in 1982 and completed his postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University. His research focuses on the regulation of gene expression in the immune system and Parkinson’s Disease. Read more about Dr. Boss’ research here: https://med.emory.edu/departments/microbiology-immunology/research/labs/boss-jeremy/index.html.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-jeremy-boss/
LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T150000
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SUMMARY:Defense: Kwadwo Oworae
DESCRIPTION:“Prevention and Treatment of Invasive Candidiasis Caused by Drug-Resistant Candidozyma auris (Candida auris)” \nDoctoral defense: Kwadwo Oworae \nMajor professor: Karen Norris \nContact Jessi Moss (jart@uga.edu) for Zoom information.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/defense-kwadwo-oworae/
LOCATION:CVM 1640
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Julie Thompson
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \nDr. Julie Thompson is an Epidemic Intelligence Services Officer at the Center for Diseases Control and Prevention’s Bacterial Special Pathogens Branch. She earned her PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the Tulane University School of Medicine in 2022 and earned her DVM from the University of Georgia in 2019. Dr. Thompson’s work covers domestic and international outbreak investigations and emergency response trainings. Read more about Dr. Thompson here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-thompson-a09215102/.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-julie-thompson/
LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTSTAMP:20260404T022424
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SUMMARY:62nd Annual Conference & Alumni Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 62nd Annual Conference & Alumni Weekend at the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine! We’re excited to welcome alumni back to campus for a weekend of continuing education\, connection\, and celebration. Reunite with classmates\, learn from experts in the field\, and help us honor the legacy and future of veterinary medicine. \nRegistration for the 62nd Annual Conference & Alumni Weekend is now open! As this is a license renewal year\, there will be two hours of LEAP instruction offered. \n2026 Annual Conference & Alumni Weekend Schedule \nRegistration is closed.\n\nFull conference registration: $500 (14 hours total; includes 2 LEAP hours)\nFriday only: $250 (7 hours)\nSaturday only: $300 (7 hours; includes 2 LEAP hours)\n\nRegister Here \nInquiries: vetmedce@uga.edu \nUpdate your contact information here\, so you receive communications for this year’s Alumni Weekend! \nWe hope you’ll join us for these special events outside of CE: \nFriday\, April 17th \n\nCVM Alumni Awards Luncheon – 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm *Pre-registration required*\nAlumni Happy Hour – 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm *Pre-registration required*\nAlpha Psi and OTS Socials\n\nSaturday\, April 18th \n\n50th Class Celebration Luncheon – 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm *Pre-registration required*\nMom’s Luncheon – 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm *Pre-registration required*\n\nKeynote speaker is Dr. Deidre Fontenot\, Animal Health Operations Manager for the Disney Animal Health team.\n\n\nCVM Alumni Reception – 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm *Pre-registration required*\n\nHotel Accommodations\nThere will be multiple large community events in Athens over the time frame for the conference. You are encouraged to make your hotel reservations as soon as possible. \nHotel blocks drop March 17\, 2026. \nDates: Thursday\, April 16 – Sunday\, April 19\, 2026 \nWe’ve secured special hotel group rates for our alumni and conference guests. Please book early as space is limited. Booking Deadline: Tuesday\, March 17\, 2026. \nSpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area \n\nBook your group rate here\n\nHotel Indigo Athens Downtown \n\nBook your group rate here\n\nHomewood Suites \n\nBook your group rate here\n\nGeorgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel \n\nReservations may be made by calling the Georgia Center directly (706-548-1311) or through the Georgia Center website.  Reference Group ID 57562.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/62nd-annual-veterinary-conference-alumni-weekend/
LOCATION:UGA Center for Continuing Education and Hotel\, 1197 South Lumpkin Street\, Athens\, GA\, 30602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Balazs Rada
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \nDr. Balazs Rada is an Associate Professor in the Department of Infectious Diseases at the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine. He earned his PhD at the Semmelweis School of Medicine in 2005 and completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in 2011. Dr. Rada’s research focuses on respiratory innate immunity and broad-range antimicrobial therapies. Read more about his research here: https://vet.uga.edu/person/balazs-rada/.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-balazs-rada/
LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:jart@uga.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T111000
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Petros Karakousis
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the department’s seminar series for graduate students. \nDr. Petros Karakousis is a Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the School of Medicine at Washington University-St. Louis in 1998 and completed his residency in internal medical at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 2001.  Dr. Karakousis’ research focuses on tuberculosis\, HIV\, and host-pathogen interactions. Read more about his research here: https://www.karakousislab.com/.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/seminar-petros-karakousis/
LOCATION:S175 Coverdell Center
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
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SUMMARY:DVM Commencement Ceremony Class of 2026
DESCRIPTION:General\nDate: Saturday\, May 2nd\, 2026 \nStart Time: 10:00 a.m.    Doors Open: 9:15 a.m. \nCeremony Location: Stegeman Coliseum \n**This commencement ceremony is only for graduates of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.** \nFor information on the CVM’s undergraduate program commencement\, click here \nFor more information on UGA’s graduate programs commencement\, click here \nTickets\nThe DVM Commencement Ceremony is only open to graduating students and those invited by a graduate. Tickets for family and friends of graduates will be in the student’s regalia packet. \nSeating\nSeating for guests of graduates will be available on a first come\, first served basis. Doors to the Coliseum will open at 9:15 a.m. for guests to begin seating themselves. \nParking\nParking on campus is free on weekend days. Suggested lots are Carlton Street Deck (S15)\, South Campus Deck (S11)\, Foley Field Lot (S14)\, McPhaul Parking Lot (S10)\, Coverdell Parking Lot (S16)\, or Hoke Smith Annex Parking Lot (S12). For more information on parking near the Coliseum\, refer to the parking map. \n  \nStegeman Coliseum Policies\nAll guests will pass through weapons detection devices. Here is a list of Weapons Detection Nuisances that are recommended to be left in your car. \nSecurity has the right to inspect any item at any time for the purpose of safety. \n**Guests and graduates entering Stegeman MUST follow the Clear Bag Policy. \nThe policy’s guidelines are as follows: \nPermitted Items \n\nBags that are clear plastic\, vinyl\, or PVC and do not exceed 12″ x 6″x 12″\nOne-gallon clear plastic freezer bags\nSmall clutch bags\, with or without a handle or strap\, that do not exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″\nBags that contain necessary medical items\, which must be inspected and approved at a designated gate\nFood: items must fit inside the permitted-sized bags\nBeverages\, including water\, in sealed plastic bottles; items must fit inside the permitted-sized bag\nUmbrellas\nCameras and video recorders (Clear Bag Policy applies to camera bags)\nStrollers (must be stored in designated stroller parking areas)\n\n\n\nProhibited Items \nFor the safety\, security\, and experience of all guests\, the following items are prohibited: \n\nBackpacks\nDiaper Bags\nWrapped gifts or packages wherein the contents are not visible\nAlcohol\nGlass and aluminum containers\nTobacco: UGA is a tobacco-free campus.\nLarge items\, such as balloons\, banners and posters\, or amplification equipment\, such as bullhorns or megaphones\nWeapons Detection Nuisances\n\nProhibited items must be returned to cars or disposed of before entering and will not be accepted by employees or stored at the gates. \nDisability Access\nVisitors with disability concerns are strongly encouraged to arrive early to Stegeman coliseum. Doors open 45 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. \nMain entrances to Stegeman Coliseum along Sanford Drive and Carlton Street are wheelchair accessible. \nOn-site wheelchairs are NOT available. Guests with difficulty walking are strongly encouraged to bring their own wheelchair. \nDisability Parking\nParking for guests with disabilities is available in the Hoke Smith Annex lot (S12). The lot is adjacent to Stegeman Coliseum. \nDisability Seating\nSeating for guests in wheelchairs is very limited in Stegeman Coliseum and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. Disability and companion seating is located along the top row of the lower level. Disability seating allows access for one person in a wheelchair and one companion. Additional family members will need to sit separately in general seating. Please plan accordingly. \n 
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/dvm-class-of-2026/
LOCATION:Stegeman Coliseum\, 100 Smith St\, Athens\, GA\, 30605\, United States
CATEGORIES:DVM Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T084500
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SUMMARY:Emerging Diagnostics CE
DESCRIPTION:at the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine (501 DW Brooks Drive\, Athens\, GA 30602) RM 2501\n \nThe morning session will provide 4 CE credits\, including 2 LEAP hours\, and lunch. \nTwo optional wet labs will also be offered for an additional 2 CE credits. Wet labs will be free for veterinarians and technicians whose practices serve rural counties in Georgia. If this applies to you\, please contact Dr. Sarah Schneider at Sarah.Schneider@uga.edu to receive a discount code. \nSee the schedule below and the attached conference proceedings for more information. \nRegister here \nView the schedule as a PDF \nView the conference proceedings 2026
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/emerging-diagnostics-ce/
LOCATION:UGA College of Veterinary Medicine\, 501 D.W. Brooks Drive\, Athens\, GA\, 30602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T143000
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CREATED:20260309T125749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T134452Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Referring Veterinarian Appreciation Event
DESCRIPTION:As a thank you to our referring veterinarians\, the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital will host its annual appreciation event on our new date of May 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event will include 4 hours of FREE continuing education credits with 1 hour of LEAP credit. \nPresentations will feature both small animal and large animal talks by current VTH faculty. We will also be offering an optional tour of our facility after the event for those who are interested. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. All veterinarians within a referring practice are invited to participate.** \n**Veterinarians who previously registered for our postponed event on January 31 are asked to please re-register using the link below. \nView event schedule and presenters here. Registration is open until May 1st and is required to attend. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/2026-referring-veterinarian-appreciation-event-2/
LOCATION:UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital\, 2200 College Station Rd\, Athens\, GA\, 30602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T070000
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CREATED:20260324T191752Z
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SUMMARY:Hawaii Dawg-O
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 22nd Annual Hawaii Dawg-O event at the Georgia Theatre! \nThis beloved tradition brings together CVM alumni and friends for a night of live music\, dancing\, great food\, and fellowship. All proceeds raised will go towards scholarships for veterinary students. \nLearn more: https://bit.ly/40U92nb
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/hawaii-dawg-o/
LOCATION:Georgia Theatre\, 215 N Lumpkin St\, Athens\, GA\, 30601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T170000
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CREATED:20260212T203736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T203736Z
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SUMMARY:Management of Common Feline Surgical Emergencies in Small Animal Practice
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event will open in late spring 2027. \nThis will be a two day course including lectures and wet labs.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/management-of-common-feline-surgical-emergencies-in-small-animal-practice/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Veterinarians
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T170000
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CREATED:20260212T204041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T204400Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Inpatient Medicine Conference (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event will open late summer 2027. \nThis event will be virtual conducted via Zoom.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/2026-inpatient-medicine-conference-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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