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This week, Finance and Administration (F&A) and University Human Resources (UHR) celebrated a major milestone: 20 years of recognizing the staff who help keep the University of Georgia running.

Jeff Dalton plays a key role in keeping campus facilities functional, safe and true to their original character. As a project manager for the Facilities Management Division (FMD), he oversees a range of construction and renovation projects, from roof replacements to restorations. Each one requires a blend of technical know-how and long-term thinking.

Carlos Ramirez and David Padgett are the duo behind UGA’s fountain and irrigation team in the Facilities Management Division (FMD). Together, they maintain the water infrastructure that supports fountains and landscaping across the Athens campus, from the Arch to College Station Road. Their work is both expansive and essential.

The University of Georgia celebrated the 25th anniversary of its campus arboretum designation on Friday, honoring over two decades of intentional landscape stewardship and the continued growth of one of the university’s most beloved natural assets.

Britney Green serves her community when she’s on duty and when she’s off duty. Green joined the University of Georgia Police Department in 2014 as a patrol officer. After a year and a half, she moved to the Criminal Investigation Division, eventually becoming a lieutenant and supervisor of the division. Now, she serves as the department’s professional standards coordinator.

On March 13, the first group of staff members from Finance and Administration (F&A) and University Human Resources (UHR) graduated from the Data Analytics for Decision Making certificate program. As part of the graduation ceremony, participants presented team capstone projects that explored new ways to visualize and analyze data across key areas, including facilities, finance, human resources, student space use, and safety.

In December, Finance and Administration and University Human Resources wrapped up the fourth annual Community Holiday Outreach Initiative. The event raised funds and physical donations for families and seniors in Athens-Clarke County for a total value of $16,133, the highest total in the event’s history.

As a building services manager with the Facilities Management Division, Amesha Barnes wants to see all of her team members succeed.

Over 40 university representatives and partners to be showcased

Now through July, UGA Green Labs is hosting the annual Freezer Challenge, a contest encouraging researchers to clean out and maintain ultra-low cold storage units

University’s investment in new safety and security initiatives totals $25 million over the last nine years

University of Georgia Green Labs is a program committed to making labs more sustainable and efficient by reducing resource use and decreasing waste

Tracy Winters helps maintain Dining Services’ high standards