Upcoming Events  

September 7, 2005 - ILA Executive Leadership Speaker Michael Capellas, President & CEO of MCI, 5:00 pm, UGA Campus

Michael D. Capellas, a 28-year veteran of the information technology business, is president and CEO of MCI, a leading global communications provider, delivering converged communications and innovative solutions for consumers and customers ranging from small businesses to governments to members of the Fortune 500.

Prior to joining MCI in December 2002, Capellas, 50, was president of Hewlett-Packard Company. Previously, he was the chairman and CEO of Compaq, having joined the company in 1998 as chief information officer and also serving as chief operating officer before being named CEO in July 1999. This event is co-sponsored by the Terry College MBA Program.

November 1, 2005 - ILA Executive Leadership Speaker James E. Tally Ph.D., President & CEO Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, 4:00 pm, UGA Campus

November 19, 2005 - ILA Tailgate, North Campus

ILA Funding Update
As a result of a funding proposal to Citigroup Foundation on behalf of Primerica, ILA is the grateful recipient of a recent $50,000 gift. These funds will be used to expand and support the two undergraduate programs of the Institute for Leadership Advancement. The ILA was also a proud recipient of a grant from the UGA Parents and Family Association. Funds from this grant will be used to support the ILA Executive Speaker Series. Mid and Katie Ramsey also made a generous gift to the operating funds of the ILA. In addition, over $2,600 was given by Scholar and L.E.A.D. students and parents through the ILA Annual Fund. Overall, friends of ILA donated a total of $343,415 for the 2004-05 fiscal year ILA operating budget. ILA would not exist without the generous support of our financial partners. Since all of our programs are privately funded, a main strategic goal of the ILA is to raise private funding to completely implement and sustain the six ILA programs. With these contributions, the Terry College of Business and ILA will produce future generations of leaders that will impact their organizations and their communities.

Thanks to all our contributors for the year 2004-05: All Points Erosion, Miriam Bacon, Alan and Cindy Bullock, The Coca-Cola Company, Jerry and Suzette Craft, Frank Family Foundation, Randy and Susan Frost, The Home Depot, Earl and Bebe Leonard, Katie Mathis, Gavin Earl McQuiston, James and Patricia Odom, Jack and Roslyn Palmer, Joey Pella, Philip Morris USA, Mid and Katie Ramsey, Mike and Mary Reeves, Bill and Lynda Schenzel, Jessica Steinberg, Bradford Swann, Synovus, Matt and Jennifer Thompson, Melvin and Gwin Thompson, Ty and Jennifer Tippett, UGA Parents and Family Association, Leo and Angie Wells, Bill and Beverly Williams, and Lowell and Toni White.

Bebe and Earl Leonard Leadership Scholars Endowment Campaign
In conjunction with the Terry College Development Office, a committed team of volunteers have begun a campaign drive to endow the Bebe and Earl Leonard Leadership Scholars Program in honor of the Leonards. This team consists of Robert Durham, Managing Director and Regional Manager, Lehman Brothers; Frank Ros, Assistant VP, Latin Affairs, The Coca-Cola Company; Trip Martin, Lobbyist, Georgia Link; Dave Culley, Partner, Nease, Lagana, Eden & Culley. Their goal is to raise $2 million to endow the Bebe & Earl Leonard Leadership Scholars Program in the Institute for Leadership Advancement so that the Leonard family's commitment to leadership will continue in perpetuity. The following have already made pledges for this important campaign: Frank Barron, Mr. and Mrs. David Culley, Robert and Cheryl L. Durham, Rusty and Mary Epperson, Equifax Foundation, Jeff and Anita Ferchau, Donald and Marilyn Keough, Melba and Oakley Melton, Jr., Jim and Anne Minter, Paul Rosenthal, Loran Smith Company, Connell Stafford, and Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Thompson. Earl continues to influence, impact and enhance the lives of the future business men and women of the state of Georgia. If you would like to make a tax deductible gift to this endowment or be involved in this effort to support leadership and service enhancement in young people, please give our office a call.

Feldman New Associate Dean
Beginning August 1, 2005, Daniel Feldman, Synovus Chair of Servant Leadership and LRC Director will fill a new half-time position as Associate Dean for Research. He has been charged with the responsibility for improving faculty research productivity and for increasing the number and size of extramural research grants awarded to Terry faculty. Also during the 2005-06 academic year, Daniel will serve as Interim Department Head in Management. We congratulate Daniel on his appointment to these vital roles within the Terry College!

New! ILA Photo Gallery
Check out photos from various ILA events.

L.E.A.D. Graduate Headed to DC
L.E.A.D. graduate Christine Shepherd (International Business) is going to Washington, DC to lend UGA's Center for International Trade and Security (CITS) a hand in its project for the U.S. State Department evaluating national export control systems in more than 30 countries. Shepherd will be in Washington during fall semester as part of the CITS Washington internship program. Shepherd, who as a student was captain of UGA's varsity cross country team and a member of the L.E.A.D. Certificate Program, will be working out of CITS' new Washington office located at 1090 Vermont Avenue. The CITS Washington internship program gives one outstanding UGA student each spring and fall semester the opportunity to intern in the Washington office. CITS works with a range of students preparing them for careers in homeland and international security.

Upcoming L.E.A.D. Events

Annual Ropes Course - Saturday/Sunday, September 24-25, Lake Herrick

Welcome Back dinner - Tuesday, August 30, 6pm, Sons of Italy

Fall Hail and Farewell - Friday, December 9, afternoon

Spring Hail and Farewell - Wednesday, April 26, 7pm

Upcoming Scholar Events

Welcome Back Burrito Slam/Mentor Orientation - Wednesday, August 31, 630pm, Memorial Park

Retreat - Friday/Sunday, January 20-22, 2006, St. Simons Island

Graduation Banquet - Saturday, May 6, 2006, 6pm, Athens Country Club