UGA FSC Updates: October 2021
Here's what you missed at our last general body meeting.
Featured Speaker: Faustine Sonon, Chick-fil-A Corporate
Members Only: Pay Dues Now!
FSC Swag: T-shirts Reveal
Mentorship: FSC Buddy Program
Volunteers Needed: Food Science Newsletter Writers
Special Event: Beyond Fresh Meats Short Course
Upcoming Events: November & December 2021
Follow us: Instagram | Youtube | Events Calendar
Contact us: ugafoodscienceclub@gmail.com
Featured Speaker: Faustine Sonon, Chick-fil-A Corporate
Sonon joined the Food Science club during our October 27 general body meeting. During his chat he shared:
His experience as Chick-fil-A Corporate's Menu & Packaging Team Lead
Why he choose to attend graduate school
How he's giving back through mentorship
Make it Official: Lock in Your Membership
You can start paying the $30 dues for the club now!
You can Venmo the treasurer Olivia at @livyfuller. You can also email Olivia at Olivia.Fuller@uga.edu for any questions or concerns.
FSC Swag: T-shirts Reveal
Thank you to everyone who presented their T-shirt design ideas for the 2021-2022 UGA Food Science Club T-shirt. We've finally chose one. YAY!
Everyone will be getting an email soon containing the link to the chosen t-shirt design, and an option to pick your preferred sizes.
*All members who have paid their dues will receive a FREE t-shirt!
Mentorship: FSC Buddy Program
The FSC-UGA buddy program is now officially open!
If you are still interested in finding a UGA FSC buddy email us at ugafoodscienceclub@gmail.com.
Volunteers Needed: Food Science Newsletter Writers
Love food? Want to write about it? Why not join the Food Science Club's Communications Team and create a Newsletter!
Write up recipes, rate the local restaurants, tell us the science behind any and everything food-related. We want to hear it all.
Writing not your thing? That's okay, here are more ways to volunteer with the UGA Food Science Club.
Special Event: Beyond Fresh Meats Short Course
Looking to learn more about meat science? Interested in working for a larger company? This weekend crash course at Tyson's Food Discovery Center may be a good opportunity for you!
When: March 11-13th, 2022
Where: Downer Grove, Illinois
Registration fee: $50 (+ $30 membership for the American Meat Science Association)
What’s covered: meals, hotel, transport to hotel *you need to cover transportation to Downer Grove(Chicago)
Application deadline: November 24th
Vaccination to Covid-19 is required.
Read more about the program via or apply via the links below.
Please feel free to email beyondfreshmeat@tyson.com, or Clayton Smith, a recent UGA Graduate at Tyson in R&D (clayton.smith2@tyson.com) with an questions, comments, or concerns.
Upcoming Events: Nov & Dec 2021
NOVEMBER
November 12 - Dinner with Exec Let’s have a magical dinner out with our favorite exec board. ( Covington Square @ 6:00 pm )- Carpool options are available
November 17 - International Potluck (General Body Meeting) Choose your favorite country and bring a dish to share with everyone.
November 17 - IFTSA Trivia Night @ 8p ET
November 24 - Festive Food and Chapter Buddy. Show off our regional commodities and meet other food scientists from other states in this IFTSA event. Let us know if you are interested.
DECEMBER
December 2 - FSC End of the Year Holiday Gathering (TBA)
Subscribe to our calendar to stay updated on our events!
Stay Connected!
Make sure to follow us on Instagram @ugafoodscienceclub and join our GroupMe so you don't miss out on event details.
Please contact the Food Science Club with any questions or concerns at ugafoodscienceclub@gmail.com.
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