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In the outdoor courtyard of Terrapin Beer Co., around 29 local Athens organizations and businesses gathered for the annual Green Life Awards on Friday. For over ten years, Athens Clarke
As a part of the University of Georgia Office of Sustainabilityâs Earth Day programing, students and Athens community members participated in the Earth Day Global Community Cleanup on April 22-25.
By the end of the weekend, students and Athens residents had collected 870 pieces of trash and recycling over 579 collection events. The most picked up items include plastics, cans and cigarettes.
Due to inclement weather, the UGA Office of Sustainabilityâs scheduled cleanup was on Friday afternoon, where over a dozen students gathered to pick up trash and clean up campus.
âWe had a great turnout. We collected a lot of trash,â said Demetrius Jelks, the events and engagement intern at the UGA Office of Sustainability and sophomore biochemistry and molecular biology major. âAnytime we can get out in the community and partner with students, or community partners, it s always a success.â
MEDLIFE at UGA receives top student organization award
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MEDLIFE at UGA 2020-2021 co-presidents Seena Mansouri and Emma Jones accept the SOAR Award for “Organization of the Year.” (Submitted photo)
MEDLIFE at UGA was named “Organization of the Year” during the 20th Annual H. Gordon and Francis S. Davis Student Organization Achievement and Recognition Awards, given out April 6 at the Tate Student Center. The SOAR Awards celebrate the accomplishments of student organizations at the University of Georgia.
MEDLIFE at UGA is a local chapter of an international nonprofit organization that seeks to provide medicine, education and development for low-income families. Each year, MEDLIFE at UGA offers more than 60 service opportunities to benefit the Athens community and fundraises for their partner communities abroad.