University’s Student Sustainability Fee Funds $198K in Sustainability Projects
The Sustainability Fee committee received 25 proposals requesting $725,836 and funded 11 of these proposals for $198,997. Fifteen academic departments in six colleges, as well as the Garden of the Coastal Plain, Campus Recreation and Intramurals, and the Division of Facilities Services submitted proposals.
Georgia Southern University ROTC Cadet Ranks Fourth in Nation
Of the 5,617 Cadets expected to graduate and commission between Fall 2014 and Summer 2015, Georgia Southern University Cadet Matthew Horne ranks fourth nationally. Horne is an International Studies major from Stedman, North Carolina and currently holds a 3.94 GPA.
Best and Brightest High School Seniors Attend 10th Annual Southern Scholars Showcase
“This event was intended to help prospective students decide if Georgia Southern is the right fit for them,” said Amy Smith, director for the Office of Admissions. “Prospective students were able to interact with current students, faculty, and staff throughout the weekend and ask many questions. Additionally, some students were offered valuable scholarship dollars to help offset the cost of attendance. Scholarships can range from one-time $500 awards to four-year renewable full tuition awards.”
MBA Global Business Strategy Team Finishes in Top 4 Percent of Business Simulation Program
“Having such positive and objective feedback from the simulation confirms our view that the Georgia Southern MBA is a top quality program that attracts very talented students who seek an MBA educational experience that is highly relevant to their careers,” said John Leaptrott, Ph.D., professor.
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.”
Three Professors Receive Large Grant to Aid Research
Three Georgia Southern professors have recently been awarded a more than $233,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to aid their research project titled “Identification of the sources of pathogens in wetland sediments and their influence on beach water quality.” Funded for one year, research is now underway.
Georgia Southern University Readies for Annual Holiday Lighting
Georgia Southern University will celebrate its annual Lighting of Sweetheart Circle on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 4 p.m. President Brooks A. Keel will flip the switch to commemorate the event.
U.S. National Tick Collection Temporarily Closes to Visitors; Re-opening Scheduled for Spring 2015
The U.S. National Tick Collection (USNTC) at Georgia Southern University is temporarily closed to visitors and tours as it prepares for expansion and relocation. The collection will relocate to the Math and Physics building in an effort to provide additional space for specimens, storage, research and improved fire protection. The expected completion date is Spring 2015.
Georgia Southern Vice President Named Interim President of Georgia Southwestern State University
University System of Georgia Chancellor Hank Huckaby today named Georgia Southern University’s Charles Patterson, Ph.D., as interim president of Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW).
Georgia Southern University Featured in National Association of Manufacturers Member Focus
Georgia Southern University is featured in the latest edition of the National Association of Manufacturers’ digital newsletter. President Brooks Keel was interviewed in the November 2014 edition of Member Focus: The Workforce Issue, Manufacturing the Next Generation. You can view the article, which discusses how to teach Millennials to manufacture products in the United States, on pages 12-15.