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Al Roker, of NBC's Today Show fame, will give the annual Holmes-Hunter Lecture on February 8 at 3 p.m. The lecture will be held at the UGA Chapel on North Campus and is open to the general public.

Establish membership in The Georgia Bulldog Club for your future alumnus. Providing membership on an annual basis allows you to enhance the lives of nearly 600 UGA student-athletes while also building UGA football ticket priority points. The deadline for 2013 football priority giving is February 15, 2013.

Is your student interested in studying abroad? Over 2,000 University of Georgia students study abroad each year, selecting from over one hundred programs led by UGA faculty.

Faculty and staff connections with first-year students outside of the classroom often prove to be a key factor in the students' academic and social transitions to college. The Office of First Year Experience, within the Division of Student Affairs, has partnered with Bama Dining to make initiating conversations between students and faculty and staff easier than ever with the Out 2 Lunch program. Read more to learn about opportunities for your student to connect with his or her faculty and staff members.

As George Mason University begins the spring semester, health care professionals and educational institutions are concerned about the widespread seasonal flu. George Mason administrators continue to monitor this situation and follow the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials. The best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated. To find locations that have flu vaccine, students can visit www.flu.gov.

The UGA Career Center will be hosting its annual spring career fair on Wednesday, January 30. The fair will be held at the Classic Center in downtown Athens from noon until 5:00 p.m. Shuttles will run from the UGA campus to the Classic Center between 11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

President Michael Adams will give his final State of the University Address on Thursday, January 24, at 3:30 p.m. If you are in town, the community is invited to attend the address at the University Chapel on North Campus.

Feb. 16: Homecoming! Men's basketball game - 4 p.m.
Feb. 18: Midterm progress reporting period
Feb. 22: Spring 2013 Graduation application deadline
Feb. 25: Selective withdrawal period

Join us in celebrating a new semester at Mason during Winter Welcome Week which will be held January 21 - 26, 2013! This event is held annually to welcome new students starting in the Spring semester while kicking off a new year with all of our returning Mason Patriots.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was the conscience of his generation. Through the tireless dedication and effort of his fight to free all people from the bondage of separation and injustice, he evoked his dream of what could be possible in the United States. Given that George Mason University is a diverse institution, it is important that we continue to make this dream a reality.

With both the men's and women's basketball seasons in full swing here in Mason Nation, now is the best time to join your student for a home game and experience the Mason Magic firsthand! See below for a list of upcoming home games or click here to view both teams' full schedules.

The second semester can pose new challenges or see a resurgence of old challenges. Read on for information about some great resources on campus.