- Coffee Hour. Sponsored by International Student Life, Chinese Student Union and the Association of Chinese Professionals. Enjoy a cultural experience and interact with other members from the Univ. community over international cuisine and beverages. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Memorial Hall Ballroom. Contact: 706-542-5867, aperry14@uga.edu

- Lecture: The Beef Industry in North America – Tradition, Technology and Threats. Sponsored by the College of Veterinary Medicine. Bob Smith, D.V.M., M.S., a renowned expert in livestock cattle health, gives the talk. The Population Health Food Animal Seminar, held in conjunction with specific food animal health classes, discusses food animal health & management, and diagnostics, focusing on changes over time in livestock and feedlot health, and preparedness of professionals for potential threats. A reception immediately follows. Noon to 1 p.m. College of Veterinary Medicine, H237 (lecture) and 222 (reception). Contact: 706-542-9330, dreeves@uga.edu

- Women’s Studies Friday Speaker Series: Princesses of Pyre – Globalization and Its Impact on Women in Developing Countries. Sponsored by the Institute for Women’s Studies. Deborah Gonzalez, international public service and outreach, gives the talk. 12:20 p.m. to 1:10 p.m. 348 Miller Learning Center. Contact: 706-542-2846, momolly@uga.edu

- Mela Fair. Sponsored by Asha for Education and the Indian Association of Greater Athens. A day of Indian culture and food.Asha is an organization that supports education for the underprivileged in India. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bishop Park. Contact: pujac@uga.edu

- Friends of the State Botanical Garden Annual Meeting and Lecture. Garden Writer Pam Beck presents Personality in the Garden. Dessert and book signing follow the lecture. Members $10, non-members $15. 7 p.m. State Botanical Garden, Callaway Building. Contact: 706-542-6138, beverly@uga.edu

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