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Open Mic with Dean Cully

Keeping in line with his mission to develop and maintain a relationship with the student body, Grady College Dean E. Culpepper "Cully" Clark, has agreed to take part in an interactive student forum. The forum, titled "Open Mic with Dean Cully," is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 6 p.m. in the Drewry Room.

"I hear some whisperings from the students sometimes, but this program will give me the opportunity to directly listen and respond to questions and concerns," said Clark. Clark, currently serving his second year at the University of Georgia, is a former dean of the College of Communication and Information Sciences at the University of Alabama. The seasoned professional is an authority on Southern history and culture, civil rights and race relations, as well as media history. Clark is a native of Grady County, Ga.

"Open Mic with Dean Cully" is a joint venture between Clark and the Grady Ambassadors, a select group of students chosen to serve as a bridge between faculty and students. The forum will allow university students, specifically those housed within Grady College, to voice their opinions on topics that are of concern or interest to them.

Students will be able to address Dean Clark directly in a Q&A format. The event is inspired in part by the annual "Open Mic with Mike," a similarly-themed program enabling discussion between university students and President Michael F. Adams.

"The Open Mic event will enable the Grady student body to express any concerns, rave about their program, professor or class, and ask questions," said Karen Andrews, Ambassador adviser and special events/marketing coordinator for Grady College. "I hope this becomes an annual event and that the Grady student body takes full advantage of this opportunity."

"Open Mic with Dean Cully" has been allotted a duration of approximately two hours. Refreshments will be served at the event.

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Board of Trustees Meet at Grady College

The University of Georgia's Arch Foundation Board of Trustees held its fall meeting at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication on Friday, Oct. 5.

"We were pleased and honored to have the opportunity to host the trustees at the Grady College," said Dean E. Culpepper Clark. "We were able to spotlight some of our Points of Pride with concurrent tours led by our exceptional Grady College Ambassadors."

Following Arch Foundation committee meetings, the trustees split into three groups and visited the following Grady College areas: the New Media Institute, the Peabody Awards suite and gallery, the graphics lab, the dean's office and renovated Drewry Room, the photojournalism lab, and broadcast news studios where NewSource 15 and Georgia Gameday are produced.

Grady College faculty members addressed trustees at each stop on the tour. A luncheon, arranged by the President's office, was held on the Grady lawn.

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Georgia Scholastic Press Association (GSPA) Conference

The Grady Ambassadors had the opportunity to speak to hundreds of high school students from around the state who attended the GSPA Conference. The Ambassadors answered questions about the Grady College, careers in journalism, life at the University and much more.

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Grady Homecoming

For the annual Georgia Football Homecoming game, the Grady Ambassadors have a crucial role in the celebration on the Grady lawn. Aside from serving as student representatives to the Grady Alumni Board and friends of Grady, Ambassadors assist with all aspects of the celebration including check-in, raffle prizes and more.

Grady Days

Grady College Ambassadors have the opportunity to meet high school students considering attending the University and who are also interested in the Grady College.

Throughout the year, Ambassadors give tours and provide peer-to-peer information for students and their families.

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Grady Student Appreciation Days

The Grady Ambassadors provide 'Student Appreciation Days' once a semester to give students of the Grady College a special day to take pride in their college.

Last fall, a table was set up in front of the Drewry Room of the Journalism building with hot chocolate and delicious treats for the students to enjoy.

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UGA's Got Talent

On Wednesday, April 9 the Grady Ambassadors will host "UGA's Got Talent" and all acts selected from the auditions will perform to compete for a $1,000 first place prize, $500 second place prize and $250 third place prize.

"UGA's Got Talent" will be held in the Georgia Center for Continuing Education's Mahler Auditorium. Tickets to attend the event will be $5.

All proceeds from the talent show will benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA), a non-profit organization that works to protect neglected and abused children through the legal system.

For more information regarding making a donation, becoming a sponsor or to purchase tickets, contact gradytalentshow@gmail.com.