Upcoming Events

Oct 23
In Search Of Peters

In Search of Phillis Wheatley Peters: A Short Historical Documentary

UGA hosts a screening and discussion of In Search of Phillis Wheatley Peters, a new, thirty-five minute documentary about America’s first published Black poet. Produced by Askew Pictures, the film illuminates a largely overlooked chapter of Wheatley Peters’ story: her marriage to John Peters and the radical choices she made in pursuit of autonomy, dignity, and love.

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries , 271
Nov 05
Promotional graphic for the Russell Scholars Debate. The top portion features an aerial photograph of the University of Georgia Special Collections Libraries building framed by green trees.

Russell Scholars Debate

Join us for a public debate by the Richard B. Russell Advocacy Scholars of the Georgia Debate Union. 

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries , 271
Nov 19
Promotional flyer for a "2026 Election Recap" event featuring four speaker headshots with affiliation. The event is moderated by Bill Crane (WSB-TV) with remarks by Dr. Charles Bullock (UGA). The flyer includes the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies logo and a background image of the U.S. Capitol and an American flag.

2026 Election Recap

Please join the Russell Library on Thursday, November 19 at 11:30 am, for a panel discussion on the results of the 2026 election cycle. Speakers will unpack the election outcomes and analyze potential implications for Georgia and the nation. Panelists include: Maya Prabhu from PeachPol, Trey Hood from the University of Georgia, Karen Owen from the University of West Georgia, and Ronald Keith Gaddie from Texas Christian University 

11:30 am to 1:00 pm Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries , Auditorium (271)