Celebrating Black History Through Steps Towards Inclusion
February 1-28, 2026
The F&A Culture and Belonging Committee presents: “Celebrating Black History Through Steps Towards Inclusion: A Journey of Selective sites Denoting African American Contributions at the University of Georgia.” Each of the ten locations on the tour highlights the historical significance of its namesake and its connection to African American students, graduates, staff, faculty, or a prominent location on campus. The tour is available online and in person during the month of February. The first one hundred people to complete the tour and submit a perfect-score quiz response will receive an exclusive gift, courtesy of the F&A Culture and Belonging Committee.
Please reference the UGA Calendar of Events for other culture and belonging-related events and functions around campus.
Past Events:
Pathways to Preventing and Managing Chronic Diseases at Home and in the Workplace
Session I: Understanding Chronic Illness
October 9, 2025
The opening session explored what chronic illness is, how it affects individuals and caregivers, and how workplaces can provide meaningful support.
Session II: Building Healthy Habits
November 12, 2025
The second session focused on practical strategies for building and maintaining healthy habits through nutrition and balanced eating.
Session III: Employer Support and Enhancing Healthy Habit
December 9, 2025
The second session explored the four pillars of wellbeing—mental, physical, social, and financial—with a focus on physical activity as it relates to chronic illness prevention.
Steps Towards Inclusion
Every Spring, Annually
The F&A Culture and Belonging Committee presents Steps Towards Inclusion: a journey of selective sites denoting African American contributions at the University of Georgia. Each of the ten locations on the tour highlights the historical significance of its namesake and its connection to African American students, graduates, staff, faculty, or a prominent location on campus. The tour is available online and in person during the month of February.
F&A Community Holiday Outreach Initiative with the Athens Housing Authority
November – December, Annually
Finance and Administration supports Athens community members in need each year through the F&A Community Holiday Outreach initiative, providing essential items and holiday gifts. Each division and central office within F&A sponsors one or two families or seniors through the program, which runs from October through December. Since its inception, the Community Holiday Outreach initiative has raised $49,618 to support Athens residents facing financial hardships. The program’s impact continues to grow, thanks to the generosity of F&A staff and the dedication of the F&A Culture & Belonging Committee, which organizes the event in partnership with the Athens Housing Authority.
F&A Mental Health and Well-being Training
Fall 2024
The F&A Mental Health and Well-being Training is sponsored by the F&A Culture and Belonging Committee in collaboration with University Human Resources and Student Affairs to offer mental health awareness training to Finance and Administration staff members.
Women Leading the Way: Lessons Learned and a Path Forward
Friday, August 27th, 2021, 12:00pm – 2:00pm | Tate Theatre & via Zoom
Inaugural F&A event honoring National Women’s Equality Day. August 26 marks the adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment which grants women the constitutional right to vote. In recognition of this moment, we asked women leaders from across UGA to join us for a panel to discuss their thoughts and experiences.
