Special Events
The ELS is proud to host special events throughout the year ranging from championship watch parties, outdoor film screenings including in Sanford Stadium, late-night and alternative programs, and other various experiences. For updated information, follow ELS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (@UGAengagement).
Take a Break
The ELS department and UHC Health Promotion are thrilled to present Take a Break Days! These days are full of events to offer you relaxation and fun over instructional break days. Reservations are required for some events. Make sure to check out each individual event below for full details.
- 10AM | Yoga Break | Join a University Health Center registered dietitian and yoga instructor in an all-level yoga class. | Register at: bit.ly/ugatabyoga
11AM – 1PM | Paint Take & Make | Stop by the Tate first floor information desk to pick up a paint kit with full instructions.
- 2PM | Take 10@2 | Attend a mindfulness session facilitated by University Health Center staff for a quick break during the day.
Join at: http://bit.ly/ugatab10
- 10AM – 12PM | Campus Challenge | Think you have what it takes? Complete 12 out of 24 tasks from the list then go to one of the four tabling locations to claim your prize | Learn more at: Campus Challenge Tasks
- 12PM – 2PM | Popsicles on the Plaza | Join us on Tate Plaza for music and King of Pops popsicles.
- 2PM | Take 10@2 | Attend a mindfulness session facilitated by University Health Center staff for a quick break during the day. |
Join at: http://bit.ly/ugatab10 - 4PM – 6PM | Just Inkin’ Around |Join us online to get a custom, personalized air-brush t-shirt. T-shirt mailed to you after the event. |
Space is limited! Register at: http://bit.ly/UGAAirbrush
- 10AM – 11:30AM | Self-Care Matters Paint Class | Take a break and de-stress while painting a UGA-themed picture. Stop by Health Promotion at the University Health Center (Mon-Fri 8am-Noon, 1pm-5pm) prior to April 8th to pick up required paint supplies and kit. | Join virtually on day of at: https://bit.ly/TABpaint
- 11:30AM – 12:30PM | Unplug & Restore Group Fitness Sampler | Join for a FREE outdoor, socially distanced group fitness class on Tate West Lawn where the instructors will take you through three different class formats! | Participants will have the chance to win a special giveaway prize for each format they attend during the one-hour event. | Anyone is welcome; no registration required
- 1PM – 5PM | Massage Chairs | Relax and unwind by signing up for Massage Chairs! Each massage will be ten minutes and is free for activity-fee-paying students in Tate 137. | Space is limited so sign-up here!
- 2PM | Take 10@2 | Attend a mindfulness session facilitated by University Health Center staff for a quick break during the day. |
Join virtually day of at: http://bit.ly/ugatab10
Film on the Fifty
Film on the Fifty is a tradition in which students have an opportunity to go “between the hedges” of Sanford Stadium and sit on either the field or in the stands and watch a movie on the Jumbotron. Though enjoyed by all students, Film on the Fifty is a tradition especially memorable for graduating seniors as they cherish their final days on campus and think back to the moment they were first united between the hedges at Freshman Welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sanford Stadium
The event is Wednesday, October 20, 2021. The movie will begin playing at 8:00PM.
Black Widow
Attendees will be allowed to start entering the stadium from Reed Plaza starting at 7:30PM.
Face coverings (over the nose and mouth) are a recommendation as a condition of all attendee ingress, egress, and movement throughout the stadium, as well as any time attendees are unable to maintain the recommended physical distance from others who are not in their same household. All students in attendance will be recommended to wear a face mask when entering and walking around the stadium.
Attendees will be allowed to sit in sections 117-121.
No one will be allowed to use a UGACard that is not issued to them. Please have your UGACard (students/faculty/staff) with you to be scanned at the entry.
A sealed bottle of water, bag of chips, and box of candy will be provided upon entry into the stadium for all students.
The Clear Bag Policy is still in effect.
Not allowed: outside food, personal pets, chairs, umbrellas, or backpacks
The University of Georgia is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities upon request. Please contact Nicole McConnell in the ELS via phone at 706-542-6396 or via email at nicole.mcconnell@uga.edu with specific requests.
Hand sanitizers will be deployed throughout the stadium.
All public water fountains will be disabled.
National Championship Watch Party - January 10, 2022
Join us in cheering on the Bulldogs at the National Championship Watch Party in Stegeman Coliseum!
Capacity for this event is 5000. Attendees are strongly encouraged to wear a face mask inside campus facilities including Stegeman Coliseum. UGA also strongly encourages members of the University community to be vaccinated and receive a booster.
Frequently Asked Questions
The National Championship Watch Party will be in Stegeman Coliseum located at 100 Smith St., Athens, GA 30602.
The event is Monday, January 10, 2022. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Attendance is limited to UGA students, faculty, and staff only. A valid UGACard will be required for entry.
The University of Georgia is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities upon request. Please contact Nicole McConnell in the ELS via phone at 706-542-6396 or via email at nicole.mcconnell@uga.edu with specific requests.
Parking will be available in the Carlton Street and South Decks. Attendees planning to drive are encouraged to carpool. A UGA Parking map can be found here. Students that live on-campus are encouraged to safely walk to the event, if possible. UGA transit service will be running their normal schedule before, during, and after the event. More information on routes can be found here.
The Clear Bag Policy is in effect.
Yes, concession stands will be open for attendees to purchase food and drinks. Food options will include hotdogs, popcorn, pretzels, and candy. Fountain and bottled drinks will also be available for purchase. No alcohol will be served at concessions. Additionally, no outside food or drinks will be allowed.
No reentry will be allowed. Once you leave the event, you will not be allowed back inside.
Capacity for this event is 5000. Attendees are strongly encouraged to wear a face mask inside campus facilities including Stegeman Coliseum. UGA also strongly encourages members of the University community to be vaccinated and receive a booster. For additional information regarding UGA protocols for COVID-19, please visit coronavirus.uga.edu.