This self-paced online course covers Lean Six Sigma principles, quality, and the DMAIC roadmap, and includes an in-depth focus on the Define stage to explore Voice of the Customer and Project Charter.

This self-paced online course covers Lean Six Sigma principles, quality, and the DMAIC roadmap, and includes an in-depth focus on the Define stage to explore Voice of the Customer and Project Charter.

This self-paced online course covers Lean Six Sigma principles, quality, and the DMAIC roadmap, and includes an in-depth focus on the Define stage to explore Voice of the Customer and Project Charter.

This self-paced online course covers Lean Six Sigma principles, quality, and the DMAIC roadmap, and includes an in-depth focus on the Define stage to explore Voice of the Customer and Project Charter.

This self-paced online course covers Lean Six Sigma principles, quality, and the DMAIC roadmap, and includes an in-depth focus on the Define stage to explore Voice of the Customer and Project Charter.

This self-paced online course covers Lean Six Sigma principles, quality, and the DMAIC roadmap, and includes an in-depth focus on the Define stage to explore Voice of the Customer and Project Charter.

How do instructors facilitate classroom discussions in which distinct ideas and multiple perspectives are shared? How can instructors prevent one or two voices from dominating the discussion? In this workshop, explore active learning strategies that establish built-in routines, support productive dialogue and active listening, and promote environments in which all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Join The Georgia Review, The Institute for Women’s and Gender Studies, and the UGA Department of Dance for an evening with Carol Gilligan as she reads from her new book Solstice. Gilligan is an award-winning psychologist, best known for her 1982 classic In A Different Voice. She is also a novelist; her new book Solstice traces the story of a long and complex marriage between a dancer and a journalist with tenderness, honesty, and the same keen observation of human psychology that Gilligan brought to her scholarly work. In Solstice, Gilligan also draws on her dance background to explore what the body can conceal and reveal. Gilligan will read from Solstice, to be followed by a Q & A and signing. Books will be available for purchase on site from Rec Room Books. This event is free and open to the public.

This self-paced online course covers Lean Six Sigma principles, quality, and the DMAIC roadmap, and includes an in-depth focus on the Define stage to explore Voice of the Customer and Project Charter.

This self-paced online course covers Lean Six Sigma principles, quality, and the DMAIC roadmap, and includes an in-depth focus on the Define stage to explore Voice of the Customer and Project Charter.

This self-paced online course covers Lean Six Sigma principles, quality, and the DMAIC roadmap, and includes an in-depth focus on the Define stage to explore Voice of the Customer and Project Charter.

This self-paced online course covers Lean Six Sigma principles, quality, and the DMAIC roadmap, and includes an in-depth focus on the Define stage to explore Voice of the Customer and Project Charter.

This self-paced online course covers Lean Six Sigma principles, quality, and the DMAIC roadmap, and includes an in-depth focus on the Define stage to explore Voice of the Customer and Project Charter.

This self-paced online course covers Lean Six Sigma principles, quality, and the DMAIC roadmap, and includes an in-depth focus on the Define stage to explore Voice of the Customer and Project Charter.

This self-paced online course covers Lean Six Sigma principles, quality, and the DMAIC roadmap, and includes an in-depth focus on the Define stage to explore Voice of the Customer and Project Charter.

This self-paced online course covers Lean Six Sigma principles, quality, and the DMAIC roadmap, and includes an in-depth focus on the Define stage to explore Voice of the Customer and Project Charter.

Learn how to use AI tools to strengthen résumés, cover letters, and interview preparation while maintaining an authentic voice. This workshop explores practical, ethical strategies for leveraging AI throughout the job search process and offers tips for creating application materials that accurately reflect each individual's skills, experiences, and career goals.

This collaborative workshop between UGA Libraries and the Career Center will help participants navigate today’s competitive job market with confidence and strategy. Participants will strengthen the core materials that drive successful applications — compelling cover letters, polished resumes, and professional LinkedIn profiles — while also exploring how to approach interviews with intention and clarity. Instructors will also introduce how AI tools like Copilot can support the writing process using the PREPARE framework for effective prompt development. Learn how to use AI thoughtfully to brainstorm, refine, and strengthen materials while maintaining an authentic voice. Special attention will be given to balancing authenticity with strategy — integrating meaningful keywords naturally, identifying impactful language versus empty buzzwords, and ensuring personality and strengths remain central in every application. This session will also address responsible AI use, including ethical considerations, privacy awareness, and strategies for critically evaluating AI-generated content to avoid common pitfalls and overreliance. By the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to: Develop stronger resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles aligned with employer expectations and their personal brand. Apply keyword strategies that improve discoverability while maintaining authenticity in application materials. Use AI tools like Copilot ethically and effectively to support writing and revision through structured prompting techniques. Critically evaluate AI-generated content to ensure accuracy, professionalism, and alignment with their voice.To receive credit for this program, students must log in through Handshake and complete the survey at the end of the session. Access to this event will be made available 5 minutes before the scheduled start time.

This self-paced online course covers Lean Six Sigma principles, quality, and the DMAIC roadmap, and includes an in-depth focus on the Define stage to explore Voice of the Customer and Project Charter.

This self-paced online course covers Lean Six Sigma principles, quality, and the DMAIC roadmap, and includes an in-depth focus on the Define stage to explore Voice of the Customer and Project Charter.

William Jackson Payne Memorial Concert Free admission (tickets required) Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet has inspired some of the most passionate and unforgettable music ever written. In this dynamic collaboration, chamber music powerhouses Boston Brass and Turtle Island String Quartet join forces to present bold new interpretations that trace the story’s sweeping romance and heartbreaking tragedy through music. The program features works by Kabalevsky, Prokofiev, and Elvis Costello—culminating in a thrilling performance of Leonard Bernstein’s iconic West Side Story suite. Part of American Panorama: Voices of a Nation at 250. WILLIAM JACKSON PAYNE MEMORIAL CONCERT The Payne Memorial Concert is named for Dr. William Jackson “Jack” Payne, former Dean of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, who founded the Franklin College Chamber Music Series in 1978. In honor of his efforts, the Payne Memorial Concert is presented free to the public once each season. RECEPTION Please join guests for a complimentary reception in the Performing Arts Center lobby during intermission. Light hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served.

Faculty artist Anne Slovin and guest artist Rose Wollman present a free recital — "Her Secret Life."

Sullivan Fortner, piano Kristiina Poska, conductor Often called “the great American opera,” Porgy and Bess has shaped American culture since 1935, inspiring artists from Maya Angelou to Miles Davis and Janis Joplin to Sublime. With George Gershwin’s unmistakable gift for melody, its music—alongside the iconic Rhapsody in Blue—blends jazz and classical styles to capture the vibrant spirit of two iconic American cities with deep musical heritage, Charleston and New York. Before intermission, the orchestra surges into Carl Nielsen’s powerful Fourth Symphony, “The Inextinguishable.” The program marks the orchestra’s debut performances with Estonian conductor Kristiina Poska and jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner. NIELSEN: Symphony No. 4, “The Inextinguishable” GERSHWIN: Catfish Row: Suite from Porgy and Bess GERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue Part of American Panorama: Voices of a Nation at 250. Join the audience for a free pre-performance talk by Patrick Castillo in Ramsey Concert Hall prior to the performance from 6:45-7:15 p.m. Castillo is a writer, composer, and former Vice President of Artistic Planning of the New York Philharmonic.

A trio of acclaimed musicians unite for a very special collaborative performance. Three-time Grammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn is known for her expressive musicality and wide-ranging repertoire. She is joined by German baritone Matthias Goerne, widely regarded as one of today’s leading interpreters of German art song, and pianist Gloria Chien, who is praised for technical brilliance and artistry. Together, these internationally celebrated artists bring a dynamic program to the stage, including a new work by Indian-American composer Reena Esmail, co-commissioned by the UGA Performing Arts Center.* Part of American Panorama: Voices of a Nation at 250. *Co-commissioned by La Jolla Music Society, Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Spivey Hall, University of California, Santa Barbara, and the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center. Join the audience for a free pre-performance talk by Patrick Castillo in Ramsey Concert Hall prior to the performance from 2:15-2:45 p.m. Castillo is a writer, composer, and former Vice President of Artistic Planning of the New York Philharmonic.

FRANZ SCHUBERT - Symphony No. 3 PYOTR TCHAIKOVSKY - Symphony No. 5 A night of symphonic contrasts. Both Schubert and Tchaikovsky have their own unique expressive voice. Both works have memorable melodies and exciting virtuosity.

Christian McBride is an eleven-time Grammy Award-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader. He is the jazz advisor of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, co-curator of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival, and co-director of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. In addition, he hosts NPR’s Jazz Night in America and The Lowdown: Conversations With Christian on SiriusXM. Whether behind the bass or away from it, McBride is always part of the music. From jazz to R&B, and pop/rock and hip hop/neo-soul to classical, he is a luminary with one hand ever reaching for new heights, and the other extended in fellowship—and perhaps the hint of a challenge—inviting audiences to join him. In Ursa Major, McBride is joined by four rising young instrumentalists: saxophonist Nicole Glover, guitarist Ely Perlman, pianist Mike King, and drummer Savannah Harris. Part of American Panorama: Voices of a Nation at 250.

What happens when a poet enters into conversation with her own earlier selves? Please join the audience for this evening with acclaimed poet Patricia Smith, the 2025 National Book Award winner for The Intentions of Thunder, a 2026 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry finalist, and recipient of the 2026 NAACP Image Award for Poetry. In The Intentions of Thunder, Smith boldly reimagines the “new and selected” collection, entering into dialogue with her earlier poems and transforming a career retrospective into an engagement with her earlier selves. The result is a deeply reflective and inventive look at a life in poetry—and the ways our past selves continue to speak to who we are becoming. Smith will read from The Intentions of Thunder before joining Chigozie Obioma, Helen S. Lanier Distinguished Professor, for a wide-ranging conversation about poetry, language, creativity, and the evolution of a poet's voice. A Q&A with the audience will follow the reading and conversation. The event is made possible with support from the Athens-Clarke County Library and the Willson Center. Copies of The Intentions of Thunder will be available for purchase from GHOST before the reading. A first-come, first-served queue for book signing will be available before the program begins. If you'd like to have a book signed, we encourage you to arrive early. As the Helen S. Lanier Distinguished Professor of English, Professor Chigozie Obioma brings writers of various genres to campus to speak and share their work with the university and the greater Athens community. The series is aimed to showcase writers with international reach and recognition who can inspire conversations around topics pertinent to their work. Learn more about the Lanier Reading Series here. Patricia Smith is the author of ten books of poetry, including The Intentions of Thunder: New and Selected Poems (Scribner 2025), winner of the 2025 National Book Award for Poetry, finalist for the 2026 Pulitzer Prize, and winner of the 2026 NAACP Image Award for Poetry; Unshuttered; Incendiary Art, winner of the 2018 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award, the 2017 Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the 2018 NAACP Image Award, and finalist for the2018 Pulitzer Prize; Shoulda Been Jimi Savannah, winner of the Lenore Marshall Prize from the Academy of American Poets; Blood Dazzler, a National Book Award finalist; and Gotta Go, Gotta Flow, a collaboration with award-winning Chicago photographer Michael Abramson. Her other books include the poetry volumes Teahouse of the Almighty, Close to Death, Big Towns Big Talk, Life According to Motown; the children's book Janna and the Kings and the history Africans in America, a companion book to the award-winning PBS series. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, Poetry, The Paris Review, The Baffler, BOMB, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Tin House and in Best American Poetry and Best American Essays. She co-edited The Golden Shovel Anthology—New Poems Honoring Gwendolyn Brooks and edited the crime fiction anthology Staten Island Noir. Her contribution to that volume, “When They Are Done With Us,” was awarded the Robert L. Fish Award for best debut short story from the Mystery Writers of America and was published in Best American Mystery Stories. Smith is a recipient of the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize for Lifetime Achievement from the Poetry Foundation, an inductee of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, and Academy of American Poets Chancellor and a member of the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame. She is also a Guggenheim fellow, a Civitellian, a finalist for the Neustadt Prize, and a four-time individual champion of the National Poetry Slam, the most successful poet in the competition’s history. Smith is a professor in the Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University and a former Distinguished Professor for the City University of New York.

Experience opera at its most intimate. Stripped of massive sets, opera reveals its core: stories of the human condition. This piano-led evening showcases a dynamic mix of our brightest rising talents and seasoned voices, combining raw vocal power with intense dramatic realism.

Experience opera at its most intimate. Stripped of massive sets, opera reveals its core: stories of the human condition. This piano-led evening showcases a dynamic mix of our brightest rising talents and seasoned voices, combining raw vocal power with intense dramatic realism.

With five Grammys, fourteen Blues Foundation Awards, and a career spanning nearly five decades, Keb’ Mo’ remains a driving force in modern roots music. He spent years honing his craft behind the scenes before his acclaimed 1994 debut introduced his genre-bending sound to the world. Since then, he’s topped charts, collaborated with legends, and performed on the world’s biggest stages. His UGA Presents debut showcases Keb’s versatility as a performer who continues to shape the sound of contemporary blues. Part of American Panorama: Voices of a Nation at 250.

As musical genres blend more than ever, it’s worth remembering that New Orleans has always been where global sounds and cultures meet—reshaped by the city’s unmistakable spirit and joie de vivre. No group embodies that legacy more than the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. For more than 65 years, they’ve honored the past while keeping New Orleans’ vibrant musical heritage alive. In their first visit to UGA in 15 years, the band brings Crescent City classics and favorite seasonal tunes to Hodgson Concert Hall just in time for the holidays—with their signature New Orleans twist. Part of American Panorama: Voices of a Nation at 250.

Welcome to a rich and contemplative holiday experience that bridges timeless tradition with contemporary reflection. Cantus—the acclaimed American a cappella ensemble—explores themes of hope, peace, and unity through beloved carols like “Silent Night” and “I Saw Three Ships,” alongside vibrant works by Zanaida Robles and Marian L. Harrison. Music by Rachmaninoff, Ariel Ramírez, and Eric Whitacre, paired with poetry curated by Michael Kleber-Diggs, creates a program both reverent and modern—resulting in an evening of joyful celebration. Part of American Panorama: Voices of a Nation at 250.

Mark and Maggie O’Connor have been in an uninterrupted musical collaboration since the day they first met. Now, the two Grammy Award winners come to Hodgson Concert Hall for the first time to ring in the holidays, Appalachia style. This joyful and heartwarming celebration draws from a variety of musical traditions—including Americana, bluegrass, jazz, and classical—to craft a festive program of beloved carols and Appalachian-inspired songs passed down through generations. With virtuosity and warmth, the O’Connors bring these timeless melodies to life in a performance that perfectly captures the spirit of the season. Part of American Panorama: Voices of a Nation at 250.

Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater is the leading street dance company in the U.S. For more than thirty five years, the Philadelphia-based ensemble has been dedicated to preserving and sharing hip hop culture through performances, education, and community engagement. Rooted in inner-city experience, Harris and RHPM create works that are powerful, intimate, and authentic, challenging stereotypes and celebrating the true spirit of street dance. Nuttin’ But A Word is a dynamic suite that explores and pushes the boundaries of styles such as Campbell locking, house, hip hop, and B-boying, emphasizing individuality, creativity, and innovation as essential forces for artistic and cultural evolution. Part of American Panorama: Voices of a Nation at 250. Join the audience for a free pre-performance talk by a member of the company in Ramsey Concert Hall prior to the performance from 6:45-7:15 p.m.

Now in its 31st year, Pink Martini is an unstoppable engine of joy that continues to bring founder Thomas Lauderdale’s mission of multi-cultural connection and inclusion to legendary concert stages on six continents. Presenting a mélange of catchy old-fashioned pop, global color, foot-tapping big band sound, and Hollywood glamour, Oregon’s famous “little orchestra” performs music intended to appeal to everyone, regardless of age or background. The band features a dozen musicians sharing songs in over 25 languages and collaborates with a wide variety of gifted singers in performance and across the band’s 10 studio albums. Part of American Panorama: Voices of a Nation at 250.

American music masters Edgar Meyer (bass) and Mike Marshall (mandolin) come together for a special collaboration rarely heard beyond the summer bluegrass festival circuit. They’re joined by Meyer’s son, violinist George Meyer—a gifted musician forging his own distinctive path as an artist, bringing fresh perspective and voice to the stage while drawing from a remarkable musical legacy. The program features selections from the genre-defying Short Trip Home album as well as new music written specifically for this tour—blending bluegrass, classical, and beyond. Part of American Panorama: Voices of a Nation at 250.

Jeremy Jordan is one of Broadway’s most in-demand leading men, known for his powerful vocals, emotional depth, and charismatic stage presence. He recently originated the title role in The Great Gatsby on Broadway and earned Tony and Drama Desk nominations for the acclaimed production of Floyd Collins at Lincoln Center. On TV, he starred in Supergirl, Smash, Hazbin Hotel, and Tangled. He’s widely known for his Tony- and Grammy-nominated role as Jack Kelly in Newsies. Other credits include Just In Time, Bonnie & Clyde, West Side Story, Waitress, and Little Shop of Horrors. His UGA Presents debut will feature a mix of Broadway favorites and popular music. Part of American Panorama: Voices of a Nation at 250.

The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields is one of the world’s greatest chamber orchestras, renowned for its fresh, brilliant interpretations. Through unrivalled live performances and a vast recording output, the Academy has gained an enviable international reputation for its distinctive, polished, and refined sound. Conrad Tao is a pianist and composer celebrated for his boundary-defying artistry as well as his powerful performances of traditional repertoire. Described by New York magazine as “the kind of musician who is shaping the future of classical music,” and praised by The New York Times for his “probing intellect and open-hearted vision,” Tao appears regularly as a soloist with leading orchestras and at major venues across the world. Part of American Panorama: Voices of a Nation at 250. STRAVINSKY: Concerto in E-flat Major, “Dumbarton Oaks” JS BACH (arr Stravinsky): Selection of Preludes and Fugues from The Well-Tempered Clavier JS BACH: Piano Concerto No. 4 in A Major, BWV 1055 CONRAD TAO: New Work COPLAND: Appalachian Spring Suite

Step into the early 1900s, when electricity dazzles, cars roar to life, airplanes lift off, and vaudeville stars are born. Scott Joplin’s irresistible rhythms steal the spotlight in this lively, one-of-a-kind concert experience in which conductor and pianist Rick Benjamin and his orchestra journey through the nation’s musical roots. Featuring gems by Joplin, Joseph F. Lamb, James Scott, George Botsford, May Aufderheide, and Kerry Mills, this popular slice of Americana brings the music of a bygone era close to home once again. Part of American Panorama: Voices of a Nation at 250. Join the audience for a free pre-performance talk by Rick Benjamin, founder and conductor of the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra, in Ramsey Concert Hall prior to the performance from 6:45-7:15 p.m.

UGA voice faculty will perform a collection of vocal works that reflect the variety of their pedagogical interests. This will be a multi-genre program, including not only classical vocal works, but also musical theater and popular pieces.

One of bluegrass and Americana’s most dynamic voices, Sierra Hull is a seven-time IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year winner and six-time Grammy Award nominee who balances time-honored practice with modern-day innovation. She is widely celebrated as one of music’s most visionary artists for her songwriting skills and instrumental virtuosity. A pioneer for acoustic music throughout her already impressive multi-decade career, Hull has graced the country’s most iconic stages and collaborated with many of its most esteemed musicians. We’re pleased to welcome the return of this singular artist—a unique musical force with deep roots in the bluegrass tradition. Part of American Panorama: Voices of a Nation at 250.

Rooted in Vienna’s centuries-old choral tradition, the Vienna Girls Choir offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience one of Europe’s most distinguished musical lineages through fresh, angelic voices. Founded in 2004 and trained alongside the Vienna Boys Choir, the ensemble has earned international recognition through performances with the Vienna Philharmonic and collaborations spanning classical masterworks and contemporary repertoire. Honored with the Austrian Musical Theatre Prize and the European Cultural Award, the Vienna Girls Choir combines technical excellence, expressive depth, and youthful vitality in performances that will delight audiences of all ages.

Over more than five decades, the Takács Quartet has risen to the very pinnacle of classical music, earning international acclaim for its artistry, precision, and depth of interpretation. Widely regarded as one of the finest string quartets in the United States, it has also been hailed as “probably the best string quartet on the planet” (The Age). Renowned for its vibrant performances, the ensemble returns to UGA with a compelling program featuring masterworks by Mozart and Brahms alongside American composer Gabriela Lena Frank’s evocative Quijotadas, blending tradition with contemporary brilliance. Part of American Panorama: Voices of a Nation at 250. Program MOZART: String Quartet No. 23 in F Major, K. 590 GABRIELA LENA FRANK: Quijotadas BRAHMS: String Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 51, No. 1 Join the audience for a free pre-performance talk by Michael Heald, Professor of Violin in the Hugh Hodgson School of Music, in Hodgson Concert Hall prior to the performance from 2:15-2:45 p.m.

Named for the Greek goddess, Artemis is a multinational ensemble of instrumental jazz virtuosos. Featuring pianist Renee Rosnes, trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, tenor saxophonist Nicole Glover, bassist Noriko Ueda, and drummer Allison Miller, the group blends bold originals with inventive interpretations of standards. In celebration of the recent Miles Davis centennial, the award-winning band explores the trumpeter’s monumental impact with reimagined arrangements, largely drawn from Davis’s signature 1960s period. From introspective moods to free interplay and dramatic shifts, Artemis presents a fascinating look at the many moods of Miles. Part of American Panorama: Voices of a Nation at 250.

Fifteen-time Grammy Award winner Ricky Skaggs is one of the most influential figures in modern country music. Praised by Chet Atkins for “single-handedly saving country music,” Skaggs has explored a range of genres while remaining deeply rooted in bluegrass. A virtuoso mandolinist and fiddler, he was awarded the National Medal of Arts, the nation’s highest honor for artistic achievement. Through his performances and recordings, Skaggs preserves and advances the bluegrass tradition, sharing its rich legacy with audiences around the world while continuing to explore new, genre-crossing musical ideas. Part of American Panorama: Voices of a Nation at 250.