G eorgia College is excited to announce three upcoming in-person events for July. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, these types of activities were put on hold. Now, the university encourages alumni, living in one of these regions, to participate.

• July 15:  The Middle Georgia Alumni Chapter will host an Alumni Social at the Macon Bacon Game, beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets, located in the Bacon Box, are $30 and include admission to the game, an all-you-can-eat buffet and a hat. 

• July 18: The DMV (Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia) Alumni Chapter will host its first, in-person event—a Grill and Chill. Alumni who reside in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia are invited to attend this free event at Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C., beginning at 11:30 a.m. Those who attend will also have a chance to meet University President Dr. Steve Dorman. Food and drinks will be provided. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chair and additional, non-alcoholic beverages. Alumni can take some swag home, as well. Register today. 

• July 22: The Communications Alumni Council will host Comedy Night at the Atlanta City Winery. The event begins at 6 p.m. Comedian Andrew George ’12, will be the headliner for the evening. A plated dinner will be served, and alumni will enjoy an evening of laughter. The cost is $30 for a single ticket and $50 for a pair of tickets. Register before July 16.

Another July event included the LGBTQ+ Alumni Council’s virtual Drag Show Riot: Stonewall Commemoration held July 1. The event honored and highlighted the moment where the LGBTQ+ Rights Movement began. It was a fun-filled hour of music and dance, which also served as a fundraiser for the LGBTQ+ Alumni Council Scholarship. Guests were asked to donate $25 or more towards the scholarship.

“All four events have the common goal of engaging alumni, and they each have a unique way of reaching it,” said Tre’ Johnson, assistant director of Awards, Collaborations and Reunions.

The LGBTQ+ Alumni Council honored those who launched the fight for their rights despite the abuse they received.

“It is always a blessing to celebrate your heroes and have some fun doing it,” said Johnson.

With sporting venues starting to open up more, the Middle Georgia Chapter is seizing the opportunity to connect with alumni over a game and team that Middle Georgians love.

The DMV Alumni Chapter plans to use outdoors and a relaxed setting to drive attendance. Also, with Dr. Dorman retiring in a few months, Georgia College DMV alumni will not want to miss the chance to say goodbye to him.

Comedy Night promises a fun time, as well.

“George and his colleagues will lend their talents to entertain us,” said Johnson. “We all need a night of laughter, and with the beautiful setting of the Atlanta City Winery, I believe it is an evening we won’t soon forget.”

“Engagement is an opportunity to be of service,” said Johnson. “Our alumni have a multitude of things that are important to them, and how they want to make the most of their time. Engaging with their alma mater gives them the opportunity to express those desires and allows the Alumni Association to inform them of ways to make those passions come to life.”

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