PICK OF THE WEEK: GEORGIA SOFTBALL’S RED AND BLACK SHOWCASE
The No. 6 ranked Georgia softball team starts its third annual showcase Saturday with a double header against Virginia Tech  at 2:30 p.m. and Bowling Green at 5:45 p.m. With a 3-1 game streak, the Bulldogs will try to take on three teams, including Western Carolina. The Bulldogs started the season at No. 7 and with a a win against No. 3 ranked Michigan in Saturday’s National Collegiate Softball Invitational.  With veteran Sarah McCloud named SEC pitcher of the week, the Bulldogs should pull easy wins over their opponents. McCloud pitched four strikeouts, a hit and a walk in a Saturday game against Central Florida. The showcase ends Sunday with a game against Winthrop. Tickets are free and all games will be held at the Softball Complex on 2330 S. Milledge Avenue.

Thursday, February 18, 2010
Who: University Health Center
What: First Aid Class
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: University Health Center
Price: $25 per person
Verdict: Learn the first aid basics in this certification course. Participants earn training in how to handle injuries, sudden illness and breathing emergencies.

Who: Career Center and Department of Food Science and Technology
What: Careers in Food Science Night
When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: MLC 150
Price: Free
Verdict: Discuss how you can make food a fulltime career at this event

Contact: 706-542-5157, kkmfree@uga.edu
Who: Institute for African American Studies
What: African Diaspora Film Festival
When: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Cine
Price: Free
Verdict: Maria Govan’s Rain follows a girl on her quest to find her estranged mother.

Who: University Theatre Performance
What: Romeo and Juliet
When: Thurs. 18 and Feb 24 thru Sat. Feb. 27 at 8:00 p.m.; Feb. 28 at 2:30 p.m.
Where: Fine Arts Theatre
Price: $12- students; $15 non-students
Verdict: Come see the Shakespearean classic performed by members of the University Theatre

Friday, February 19, 2010
Who: International Student Life
What: International Coffee Hour
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Memorial Hall Ballroom
Price: Free
Verdict: Dine on the cuisine of the Chinese Language Society and Georgia China Alliance as you learn about their culture

Who: Institute for Women’s Studies
What: Friday Speaker Series
When: 12:20 p.m. – 1:10 p.m.
Where: MLC 214
Price: Free
Verdict: Explore the male sexual identity  with Corey Johnson from counseling and human development service

Who: UGA vs. Virginia Tech
What: UGA Softball
When: 2:30 p.m.
Where: Softball Complex
Price: Free
Verdict: Cheer on the Bulldogs to a winning victory in the first day of The Red & Black Showcase

Who: Institute of African Studies
What: African Diaspora Film Festival
When: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Where: 481 Tate Student Center
Price: Free
Verdict: View a film by Renne Bergan and Mark Shullar on Hatian women and the economy

Who: College of Agricultural and Environmental Science
What: Georgia Organics Conference
When: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Classic Center
Price: Free
Verdict: Obsessed with Farmville? Well, you’ll enjoy live farm tours and the sustainability expo

Saturday, February 20, 2010
Who: UGA vs. Virginia Tech
What: UGA Softball
When: 2:30 p.m.
Where: Softball Complex
Price: Free

Who: UGA vs. Alabama
What: UGA Basketball
When: 4:00 p.m.
Where: Stegeman Coliseum
Price: $15- non-students; $2- students
Verdict: Come out and show support the Bulldogs for a win against The Tide

Who: UGA vs. Florida
What: UGA Gymnastics
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Gainesville, Fla., televised on FSN-TV

Who: ugaMiracle and Greek Life Department
What: Dance Marathon
When: 10 a.m.- 10 a.m.
Where: Grand Hall in Tate Student Center
Price: Free
Verdict: Dance the night away in support of a miracle

What: India Night 2010, This annual event brings in nearly 2000 people and showcases Indian culture from all over the Southeast in the form of dances, skits, and other various performances.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Classic Center
Cost: $14
Name: Sumita Dalmia
Email: dalmia.sumita@gmail.com

Sunday, February 21, 2010
Who: UGA vs. Winthrop
What: UGA Softball
When: 1:30 p.m.
Where: Softball Complex
Price: Free
Verdict: Support the Bulldogs in a win against Winthrop

Who: UGA vs. Florida
What: Women’s Basketball
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Gainesville, FL ; televised on ESPN2
Verdict: Watch the Lady Bulldogs take on Florida

Monday, February 22, 2010
Who: College of Education’s Dean’s Council on Diversity
What: FIRE Seminar
When: Noon- 1 p.m.
Where: G23 Aderhold Hall
Price: Free
Verdict: Learn about your individual rights from the social justice group

Who: Intercultural Affairs, LGBT Resource Center and CAPS
What: Panel and Reception
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Second Floor of Tate Student Center
Price: Free
Verdict: Hear stories from families of the LGBT community. Refreshments will be served

Who: Speak Out for Species
What: 5th Annual Animal Voices Film Festival
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: MLC 102
Price: Free
Verdict: What’s egging you? Watch a film on what happens in egg facilities

Who: Hugh Hodgson School of Music
What: Wind Symphony Concert
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Hodgson Hall
Price: Free
Verdict: Listen to the sounds of horns conducted by Gregg Gausline

Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Who: Student Government Association
What: SGA Day at Tate
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Tate Student Center Plaza
Price: Free
Verdict: Show your appreciation for Student Government

Who: Student Academic Honesty Council
What: Academic Honesty Movie Night
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: MLC 247
Price: Free
Verdict: Learn about the cardinal sin of journalism in Shattered Glass. The film features Hayden Christensen

Who: Student Government Association
What: Senate Meeting
When: 7 p.m.
Where: MLC 148
Price: Free
Verdict: Voice your concerns about Student Government

What: Terry Class Gift kick-off with Senior Signature.
When:  8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Coke Lounge in Sanford Hall
Cost: Free

What: Graduation Celebration Days
When: February 23-25, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: University Bookstore
Seniors graduating in 2010 can take care of their graduation priorities in one place. Registrar’s Office, Senior Signature, Alumni Association, Balfour, Framing Success, Classic Photography, Jostens and the Graduate School will be in attendance.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Who: Student Academic Honesty Council
What: Pizza and Games
When: Noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Tate Student Center Plaza
Price: Free
Verdict: Have an honest slice of pizza and learn the about academic honesty policy

Who: African American Cultural Center
What: APERO Africana Brown Bag Colloquium
When: 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Where: Fourth Floor of  Memorial Hall
Price: Free
Verdict: Relive the history of Emmett Till in this play featuring the Black Theatre Ensemble

Who: UGA vs. Presbyterian
What: UGA Baseball
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Foley Field
Price: $5- regular admission, $8-reserved seating, free for students
Verdict: Cheer on the Bulldogs to  win

Who: UGA Costa Rica
What: Art and Culture Information Session
When: 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Where: S150 Lamar Dodd School of Art
Price: Free
Verdict: Spend may in Costa Rico after viewing this presentation

Who: UGA’s Osborne Classic Film Festival
What: Benefit Guitar Pull
When: 10 p.m.
Where: 40 Watt Club
Price: $10-advanced, $12- at the door
Verdict: Enjoy the tunes of Nashville hosed by Drive By Truckers’ Patterson Hood