President's Desk
Hello University of West Georgia!
I hope all of you are as excited about the year to come as I am. This year is pivotal in the University's history. With the help of millions in donations, stellar Student Governments and a strong-willed University President (just to name a few) in the past few years UWG has launched an unprecedented construction campaign that will all come to a pinnacle during my tenure - the Construction of the new Football Stadium. Never before in its history has West Georgia had a football stadium to call its own (although thank you very much Carrollton HS for the facilities). And with this stadium comes a chance that the University has ALSO never seen - the chance to finally become a destination University.
Imagine in years to come, West Georgia being a Division I program, with Nationally competitive Athletics and top of the line facilities for all to enjoy. Although currently I must admit, it is great to be a West Georgian, UWG is the only University in Georgia with this new-found potential as it is the only Institution not land-locked in its current location. While this might seem outlandish now, imagine coming back to visit friends for
Homecoming 25 years after you have left this University. Instead of only seeing players families and the occasional obnoxious student, you stand side by side with 50,000 other Wolves hootin', hollerin', and screamin' for your Alma Mater. I hope one day West Georgians can share their pride in this manner.
For this main reason, among many others, I decided to run for your President of the Student Body. I thank each and every one of you for support. This coming year can be definitive of this University, it depends on how big WE, as students, want to make it. I encourage all of you to take a sense of pride in this great institution, and MAKE the school reach its potential.
Thanks so much again, let's have a great year!
Alan Webster
Student Body President 2009-2010
P.S. Check back frequently for updates on both the Stadium and other aspects of Life at West Georgia!
