MLK Celebration Speaker Moved to Feb. 18
The University has rescheduled its MLK Celebration speaker Michele Norris, the first African-American female host for NPR, until Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m.
Michele Norris to Speak at MLK Celebration
“We chose Michele Norris because of her reputation, professional accomplishments, and because of her initiative that she started in 2010, the Race Card Project, which encouraged a wider conversation about race among her readers and listeners,” said Dorsey Baldwin, director of the Multicultural Student Center. “We’ve even started the Race Card Project on our campus to get honest and open feedback from our students, faculty and staff.”
City Campus Plans for Another BIG Global Entrepreneurship Week
The Georgia Southern University Business Innovation Group (BIG) will participate in “Global Entrepreneurship Week,” Nov. 17-22. Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), a Kauffman Foundation initiative, is a worldwide celebration of the innovators and job creators that bring ideas to life.
Georgia Southern University to Participate in International Fraud Awareness Week Nov. 16-22
“Georgia Southern University recognizes that an ethical, efficient and effective work environment is essential in our continuing effort to successfully accomplish our mission,” said Brooks A. Keel, Ph.D., president. “Fraud, waste and abuse directly impact our stewardship responsibilities and the well-being of individuals within our campus community.”
Georgia Southern University Brings the World to Statesboro for 9th Annual International Festival
Georgia Southern University will bring the world to Statesboro during the 9th Annual International Festival on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Mill Creek Regional Park, 888 Georgia Highway 24. The annual festival, hosted by the Center for International Studies, is a celebration of culture, music, art and food from around the world. Admission to the festival is free and open to everyone.
University to Host Renowned Author Richard Louv in Sustainability Seminar
The Georgia Southern University Center for Sustainability and the Recreation and Tourism Management Program will partner to host Richard Louv, acclaimed author and journalist, in a sustainability seminar titled “The Hybrid Mind,” on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center, 847 Plant Drive. Louv is the author of eight books on the connections between family, nature and the community.
Office of Alcohol & Other Drugs Programs Observes National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
“We hope that the events of the week will motivate students to drink responsibly, set healthy limits and never drive while under the influence of alcohol,” said Nicole Withers, administrative coordinator.
University to Recognize Disability Awareness Month
“Observing October as Disability Awareness Month allows Georgia Southern to recognize and celebrate the vast contributions made every day by our students with disabilities,” said Mike Chamber, director of the Student Disability Resource Center. “In doing so, we can all learn more about issues and topics related to the field of disability as well as new and exciting opportunities to better serve students with disabilities through advancements in ever-evolving assistive technologies and university-wide contributions aimed at breaking down barriers.”
Georgia Southern University to Welcome Families at Fall Family Weekend
The Georgia Southern University Office of Orientation and Parent Programs will host the University’s annual Fall Family Weekend in downtown Statesboro from Sept. 26 to 28. The main events include an outdoor movie, silent auction and a full day of activities.
Center for Sustainability Goes Green for GreenFest 2014
“We hope that visitors will learn that it’s easier than they might think to make green choices,” said Lissa Leege, Ph.D., director of the Center for Sustainability. “We have the technology to reduce energy and water use and can make the choice to reduce waste and eat sustainably grown food.”