MyNews: April 15, 2020
Georgia Southern student named Goldwater Scholar
Flowers, for many, may simply be a nice gift for a loved one or something to stop and smell along the way, but to Honors Program biology student Andrea Appleton, they are a window into the intricacies of daily life.
No Paulson? No problem! says Georgia Southern senior
When Rebecca Hooper, a senior marketing major at Georgia Southern University, heard there would be no graduation ceremony at Paulson Stadium this year, she decided to build her own.
Georgia Southern professor tapped for national project to foster retention and advancement of diverse STEM faculty
Georgia Southern Associate Professor Sarah Zingales, Ph.D., has been named a National Science Foundation ASCEND Faculty Fellow as part of a $1 million grant to support mid-career women faculty members in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Taking classes this summer? TAP deadline is today!
All Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) applications are due today by 5 p.m. Due to working remotely, supervisors can approve TAP applications through email. Approval emails must be from a Georgia Southern email account.
All TAP applications are to be submitted electronically. Staff should attach their application and confirmation emails to a MyHelp ticket and faculty application and confirmation emails should be submitted to Trina Smith at tsmith@georgiasouthern.edu.
RiteCare Center receives $10K donation from Savannah Scottish Rite Masons
The RiteCare Center on the Armstrong Campus has received $10,000 from the Savannah Scottish Rite masons, a gift that will help fund the learning experience of Georgia Southern University students and support the success of speech therapy clients.
Georgia Southern students, faculty participate in Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival regional competition
Faculty and students from Georgia Southern University’s Theatre Department on the Armstrong and Statesboro campuses were recently invited to participate in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Region 4 competition, held in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Georgia Southern aquaponics farm on Armstrong Campus donating produce during COVID-19 pandemic
Sustainability is at the forefront of the FORAM Sustainable Aquaponics Research Center (SARC) on the Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus, even during a pandemic. SARC recently donated produce grown at the aquaponics farm on campus to America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia. Donations like this, as well as other community service projects, are a large part of SARC’s mission.
Parker College of Business students gain real-world experience through networking events
Georgia Southern University senior marketing major Steve Lopez was able to see his skills gained in the classroom come full circle when he placed first in the second annual Parker Regional Sales Competition.
Office of Legal Affairs to participate in Georgia Legal Food Frenzy
The Office of Legal Affairs will participate in the Georgia Legal Food Frenzy for a fifth year. Law firms, legal organizations and in-house counsel across the state will compete in this food and fund drive competition to see who can have the biggest impact on hunger. At Georgia Southern, the Office of Legal Affairs will raise funds for America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia food bank from April 20 – May 1. Visit the Legal Affairs’ Community Engagement page or the University Events Calendar to learn more about the Georgia Food Frenzy and how you may join efforts to impact hunger in Southeast Georgia.
On-Campus News
- University update on COVID-19
- Online learning resources for faculty, students
- Georgia Southern alumni encourage community, adapt small business in trying times
In the Media
- GSU’s RiteCare Center receives $10K donation from Savannah Scottish Rite Masons – Savannah Business Journal
- Georgia Southern alumni encourage community, adapt small business in trying times – Savannah CEO
- Kings Bay adds economic stability to county – Brunswick News
- Savannah-area universities aid medical community by producing masks – Savannah Morning News
- Georgia Southern’s College of Business Boot Camp – The Bridge – WSAV
- Department of Education student relief (University included) – WTOC
- Board considers no tuition increase for Georgia Southern, Savannah State, others next year – WSAV
- Georgia Southern’s Chad Lunsford stays positive in trying times – Savannah Morning News
- GSU alumnae sew masks for health care workers – Savannah Morning News
- A local economy in serious flux: Georgia Southern’s Economic Monitor examines Savannah metro outlook – Connect Savannah
- Georgia Southern alumni provide much-needed masks for healthcare workers – Savannah Business Journal
- Georgia Southern’s Business students suit up for competition! – WSAV The Bridge
- New Johnson football coach found his calling through college course he took at Georgia Southern – Gainesville Times
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Last updated: 4/20/2020