My News: August 19, 2019
Georgia Southern holds 2019 annual Fall Convocation, State of the University address
On Aug. 14, Georgia Southern University held its annual Fall Convocation and State of the University address with President Kyle Marrero on the Statesboro Campus and the Armstrong Campus in Savannah. The events officially marked the beginning of the University’s 2019-20 academic year.
Georgia Southern, Ogeechee Technical College sign agreements to provide more education opportunities for local students
Georgia Southern University (GS) and Ogeechee Technical College have signed three new agreements to create seamless transitions for students seeking a bachelor’s degree in information technology, logistics and intermodal transportation, and criminal justice and criminology programs at GS.
Faculty Spotlight: Gavin Colquitt
Gavin Colquitt, Ed.D., adapted physical education professor at Georgia Southern, co-founded Camp RAD in 2012 with Brent Wolfe, Ph.D. Camp RAD, which stands for Recreation for Adolescents with Disabilities, is in its seventh year and serves people ages 7 through 22. Colquitt and his team create goals for each participant in hopes of providing them with a life-changing experience. This year, the camp hosted more than 50 campers, split across the Statesboro Campus and the Department of Effingham County Parks and Recreation.
Georgia Southern University offers new tool to match course credits for military experience
Georgia Southern University is making it easier for active-duty military or veterans to find out what courses they can receive credit for based on their previous military experience.
Former meteorologist to speak at inaugural community lecture series on Armstrong Campus
Former WTOC meteorologist Pat Prokop will lead the first-ever Evening at Armstrong community lecture event, hosted by the Georgia Southern University Division of Continuing Education, on Sept. 12 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Armstrong Center. Tickets are $20.
Faculty/Staff RAC memberships
The Recreation Activity Center (RAC) offers special memberships for faculty and staff. The RAC gives you access to the aquatics center, group fitness classes, personal trainers and so much more.
Stop by Member Services any time and ask for Mary for a free two-week trial membership.
Athletics in Savannah
Georgia Southern will host Savannah Fan Fest at Memorial Stadium this Friday, Aug. 23. Join the team for an open practice followed by an autograph session with the coaches and players. Memorial Stadium hosted the first official Georgia Southern football game in 1984.
Women’s Soccer faces off against The Citadel on Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Armstrong Soccer Field in Savannah. Tickets can be purchased at gseagles.com/tickets.
On-Campus News
- Georgia Southern College of Education professor represents Georgia at national summit on special education
- Georgia Southern student, faculty research shows surprising findings about pet ownership, potential health risks for women
- Georgia Southern helping rural teachers introduce renewable energy into classrooms
- Eagle Beach Bash
- Savannah Fan Fest
- Eagle Nation Family Fun Day
- ‘Boro Browse
- Savannah Browse
In the Media
- First day of classes for the fall semester – WSAV
- First day of classes at Georgia Southern – WTOC
- GS to unveil new plan for graduations soon – Statesboro Herald
- Eagle seniors, Georgia Southern President baptized in Beautiful Eagle Creek – WJCL
- Georgia Southern hosts second fall scrimmage, fan fest – WTOC
- Traditions continue to grow at Georgia Southern with first ever president’s kickoff – WJCL
- Students at Georgia Southern-Armstrong kick-off the new semester with Operation Move-In – WJCL
- Move-In Day for first-year Georgia Southern University students today on Armstrong Campus – Fox 28
- Move-In Day on Armstrong Campus – WSAV
- Georgia Southern adds more shuttle departures to Statesboro, Armstrong campus route – WSAV
- GSU’s Marrero delivers State of University at Armstrong – Savannah Morning News
- ‘Never in enrollment decline again!’ Marrero promises GS employees transparency, input – Statesboro Herald
- Georgia Southern leaders host Fall Convocation – WJCL
- Operation Move-In Day kicks off today – WJCL
- Operation Move-In for thousands of students at Georgia Southern – WSAV
- Georgia Southern University President Dr. Kyle Marrero welcomes new semester – WTOC Mid-Morning Live
- Georgia Southern and Ogeechee Tech partner to link three programs – WSAV
- Georgia Southern University to hold its Fall Convocation, President Kyle Marrerro will give the State of the University address – WTOC
- Georgia Southern University students and staff now able to take advantage of free shuttle service – Fox 28
- Georgia Southern preparing to welcome students this week – WTOC
- Starting today, new way to get between Georgia Southern campuses – WTOC
- Multicultural Chamber Business Expo on Georgia Southern’s Armstrong campus – WTOC
- Georgia Southern, Ogeechee Technical College sign agreements to provide more education opportunities for local students – Savannah CEO
- OTC and GSU link 3 programs of study – Statesboro Herald
- Georgia Southern, Ogeechee Technical College sign agreements to provide more education opportunities for local students – Savannah Business Journal
- There’s a new way to keep cool and enjoy the Savannah Bananas baseball games – WSAV
- START NOW at Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus – Connect Savannah
- Georgia Southern, Ogeechee Tech sign student transition agreements – WTOC
- Allen Amason of Georgia Southern, their relationship and partnership with Parker’s – Savannah CEO
- Some residence halls at Georgia Southern to remain closed for Fall – WSAV
- Georgia Southern officials offer advice on college success – WSAV
- Paying it forward: Georgia Southern professor provides STEM opportunities to disadvantaged youth in her home country – Savannah Business Journal
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Last updated: 8/26/2019