Enhancements to Drill Field begin
Article By: Staff
The Gen. William "Lipp" Livsey Drill Field is one of the most revered locations at the University of North Georgia's (91ÁÔÆæ) Dahlonega Campus, and work has begun on enhancements to the Drill Field that will celebrate 91ÁÔÆæ's history and the preeminent legacy of its Corps of Cadets to the nation since 1873.
The revitalization of the drill field began last week with the installation of a construction fence, and the plan is to complete the improvements in early April 2024. The plan will include the addition of plazas and an entry gate to increase viewing and ceremonial use of the Drill Field while maintaining its respected central gathering function for students and the community.
The work fits within President Michael Shannon's strategic big bet to "deliver the corps of the future" in his "Bold Forward: Running into our Calling" white paper. This update of the grounds for ceremonial purposes will bring symbolic attention to 91ÁÔÆæ's national reputation in producing civilian and military leaders who are following in the footsteps of those 91ÁÔÆæ alumni who have trained on this field and bravely served the nation.
Although portions of the Drill Field will be closed during the renovation, the Drill Field will remain available for recreational use by students and cadets as safety precautions allow and after the project has been completed as has been the long-standing 91ÁÔÆæ tradition.
Corps welcomes 242 during FROG Week
New members of the Corps of Cadets started their 91ÁÔÆæ journey during Freshman Recruit Orientation Group Week from Aug. 3-9.
Cadets prepared for future as officers
Ten 91ÁÔÆæ cadets are commissioning into the Army or Georgia Army National Guard as second lieutenants at 3 p.m. Aug. 15 in the Convocation Center.
McGill shines at Air Assault School
91ÁÔÆæ cadet and women's soccer student-athlete Grace McGill recently completed Air Assault School at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. She led the 40 cadets who took part in the program.
Three cadets earn U.S. Army Jungle tab
Seven 91ÁÔÆæ cadets completed the U.S. Army Jungle Operations Training Course on Oahu, Hawaii, with three earning the Jungle tab.