Departmental Colloquia
The Department hosts a series of weekly Colloquia of a "general" nature (i.e., appropriate for faculty and graduate students in all research areas in the department). These are scheduled for 4:00 pm on Thursdays with a 15-minute coffee and conversation period preceeding the talk.  Colloquia are open to the public and are always, unless otherwise noted, in Room 202 Physics Building (the large auditorium off the front lobby).

The Colloquium Speaker Selection Policy can be found here (pdf).

SEMINARS

All seminars are open to the public and are always, unless otherwise noted, in the departmental conference room, in the front-office area (Room 201) of the Physics Building.

Atomic, Molecular, and Chemical Physics Seminar
Seminars hosted by the Atomic, Molecular, and Chemical Physics Group are held on Monday from 2:30 to 3:30. Speakers include in-house faculty and students as well as visitors.

Simulational Physics Seminar
The Center for Simulational Physics hosts weekly seminars on current research in simulational physics, computers, programming, statistical errors, and many other topics.

Physics and Astronomy Journal Club
This is a graduate student seminar held Tuesdays 2-3:30 PM. Students choose a recent article from a major physics or astronomy journal and present a talk on it.

OTHER EVENTS

Astronomy and Astrophysics Journal Club
The Journal Club meets weekly in the conference room of the Physics Building to discuss recent articles from various publications and to help keep members abreast of the latest developments in fields outside our specialties.

Quantum Computing Journal Club
The Quantum Computing Journal Club is hosted by the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Department of Mathematics, and covers all aspects of quantum information science. Everyone is welcome to participate.

Society of Physics (SPS)
he Society of Physics Students (SPS) is a national organization, run by the American Institute of Physics, dedicated to undergraduate physics education, research, and career advancement. In this meeting we will discuss the organization of  our local SPS chapter, elect a student president, and plan future events. Any undergraduate interested in physics is welcome to participate.

Observatory Schedule
The University of Georgia Observatory schedules public nights that include a trip to the 24" telescope on the roof of the Physics Building (if it's clear) or a brief talk about an astronomical topic of current interest (if it's cloudy). Follow the above link for our Observatory schedule, or get the most current information by calling the Observatory Message Line at 542-STAR. Persons with special needs are requested to call 542-2485 in advance to notify the organizers of these needs.

Menendez Lecture
To memorialize the life and career of former faculty member and department Head Manuel G. Menendez, the department annually hosts a lecture by a distinguished visiting scholar. The evening after the lecture features a light dinner with a program of chamber music to which friends and family members of the Menendez family are also invited.  Dr. Steve Girvin, Yale University, will present the 2008 lecture.  The lecture is free and open to the public.

Spring Picnic
The Department has an annual picnic for faculty, staff, and students in the spring each year. Families are encouraged to come. Socializing, eating, the annual faculty vs. students softball game, and other informal sporting activities are the attractions. 

Open House
An open house and tour are arranged annually in conjunction with the State Science Fair which is held in Athens. We also try to flexibly provide tours for other local groups such as classes from local schools and are also happy to provide tours of the department for individuals (e.g., prospective students, enthusiastic "scientifically inclined" primary and secondary school students, etc.) Tours can be arranged by contacting the Assistant Department Head, Dr. Steven Lewis.