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Dr. Pam Bourland-Davis Memorial Fund


Dr. Pamela Bourland-Davis’s colleagues across Georgia Southern University and in the College of Arts and Humanities remain deeply saddened by her passing. Dr. Pam, as she was called by those who knew her, was a cherished member of the Department of Communication Arts and an inspiration to generations of students and colleagues.

In honor of Dr. Bourland-Davis’ legacy in the academy and the many students she taught, mentored, and had a profound impact on, the university has established the Dr. Pam Bourland-Davis Memorial Fund. This memorial fund ensures that her passion for Public Relations education and a commitment to student success will continue to impact students’ lives.

Those who wish to honor Dr. Bourland-Davis’ memory may contribute to the fund. For more information, please contact Mr. David Cutler at dcutler@georgiasouthern.edu.

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The Department of Communication Arts has several opportunities for alumni and friends of the Department and College to be a part of providing a world-class education to future communications professionals, including serving on the Multimedia Communications and/or Public Relations advisory boards. The Department is located in Sanford Hall and is seeking your support in producing graduates from a contemporary program who are prepared for entry-level work.

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Our advisory boards are comprised primarily of alumni, but also include  “friends of Georgia Southern.” Would you like to serve on an advisory board?
Please send us an email with your name, occupation, and contact information. Please include a statement of interest in regard to why you would like to serve on the board, and if you are an alumnus, please let us know!

Do you have or know of opportunities for current students or recent graduates?
If so, please let us know, and we will include them on the site.

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Interested in a naming opportunity with Sanford Hall?
If so, contact us.

Interested in making a gift to the department through the Georgia Southern Foundation?
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To donate to the Department, please click “Designate my gift.” For more information, contact the Georgia Southern University Foundation at (912)-GSU-GIVE.

All contributions made to Endowed Projects (those beginning with “3”) are added to the corpus, or principal, of the endowment. The endowed principal may never be spent. Income earned on the principal is used to fund projects or programs. The Foundation’s endowed projects are jointly administered by department chairs or area directors and the Foundation. Disbursements from endowment earnings are made only when requested by the appropriate department chair or area director. Endowed projects are typically used to fund scholarships or professorships.

All contributions to Restricted Projects (those beginning with “0”) may be used to fund activities and programs. Restricted projects have been established for most academic and administrative areas on campus. Disbursements from restricted projects must be initiated by the various program directors or department chairs and approved by the appropriate academic dean or vice president. A minimum balance of $1,000 is required to establish a new project. Unrestricted contributions made to the Greater University Fund are disbursed across campus through a budgetary process which is approved and monitored by the University Vice Presidents and the Georgia Southern University Foundation Board of Directors.

Foundation account numbers for the Department of Communication Arts:

  • 0121 Department of Communication Arts
  • 0769 Communication Studies (Formerly Speech Communication)
  • 3342 Friends of the Theatre
  • 0201 Journalism Program
  • 0031 Kent Murray Studio Memorial Fund
  • 0573 Multimedia Communication
  • 0205 Patricia S. Pace Memorial Account
  • 0286 Public Relations Studies
  • 3534 Jenny Lynn Anderson Scholarship in Communication Arts
  • 3547 Laura Dyar Journalism Scholarship
  • 3297 Dorothy Few Lee Scholarship
  • 0979 Lois Internship Award
  • 3412 Susan Bacon MacLachlan Memorial Scholarship
  • 3721 Clarence W. McCord Memorial Endowment Fund
  • 3536 Clarence W. McCord Scholarship
  • 0710 Multimedia Communication Scholarship
  • 3619 Mitchell E. Peace Scholarship in Journalism
  • 3741 Rountree Group Integrated Communications Endowed Scholarship
  • 3636 Stephanie Routman Memorial Theatre Scholarship
  • 3743 Mical Whitaker African-American Theatre Scholarship