MyNews: February 26, 2018
Biology faculty develops accessible, hands-on experiments to teach evolution
Being an evolutionary biologist is no longer just for professionals. Georgia Southern Department of Biology Professor Emily Kane, Ph.D., has developed a simple kit that allows grade school students to become scientists in their own classrooms.
Armstrong Campus to host reading with acclaimed novelist Chris Bachelder
Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus in Savannah will host a reading by acclaimed novelist Chris Bachelder, author of The Throwback Special, as part of its Spring 2018 Visiting Writers Series.
The event will take place on Thursday, March 1, at 7 p.m. at Foxy Loxy Café, located at 1919 Bull Street in Savannah, and is free and open to the public.
Georgia Southern ranked No. 8 on 2018 Military Times 10 Best Cybersecurity Programs list
Georgia Southern has been ranked No. 8 on the 2018 Military Times 10 Best Cybersecurity Programs list. The University’s Center for Applied Cyber Education (CACE), an interdisciplinary center and recognized national leader in cyber education and training that manages university-wide cyber education initiatives, is located on the Armstrong Campus in Savannah.
Treasure Savannah day of service to take place in Savannah, Hinesville
On March 3 Georgia Southern University students, faculty and staff will come together to volunteer for Treasure Savannah, the biannual day of service on the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and Liberty Campus in Hinesville. Treasure Savannah started in 2010 on the Armstrong Campus to celebrate the campus’s long and rich history in Savannah.
Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art hosts Nancy Bookhart for artist talk Feb. 28
The Georgia Southern Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art (BFSDoArt) will host artist and philosopher Nancy Bookhart, MFA, for an artist talk on the Statesboro Campus, Feb. 28 at 5 p.m. in Arts Building, room 2071. Based in Augusta, Georgia, Bookhart has presented her work at venues across the United States and Europe.
True Blue pride at the Olympic Games
Georgia Southern alumna Jordan Holmlund didn’t forget her True Blue spirit when traveling to the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. She made sure to to sport her Eagle pride during the men’s snowboarding big air finals event. Holmlund commissioned from the University’s Army ROTC program in 2013 and is currently stationed in Korea.
Where have you taken your Georgia Southern spirit? Send your True Blue travel photos to socialmedia@georgiasouthern.edu for a chance to be featured on the University’s social media channels!
Faculty, Staff Eagle Week set for March 5-9
Mark your calendars for the Faculty and Staff Eagle Week set for March 5-9! There will be New U information and training sessions, meet and greets, distribution of Georgia Southern swag and much more. A full schedule of events on each campus will be shared soon. Visit the link below for updates!
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On-Campus News
- On the Verge’ new music series continues with Grammy-winning group Third Coast Percussion
- Georgia Southern included in national 50 Best Online Master of Arts in Teaching degrees ranking
- Librarian named president of the Georgia Library Association executive board
- College of Education professor awarded summer fellowship
- Special education undergraduates travel to Harvard University to share research
- Spring Musical ‘The Spitfire Grill’ Opens Feb. 28 on the Armstrong Campus
In the Media
- City of Savannah data not compromised after recent malware attack — WTOC
- Former CFB Hall of Fame RB Adrian Peterson returns to Georgia Southern in support role — NBC Sports
- Liberty County gets STEAM’ed on Georgia Southern’s Liberty Campus — Coastal Courier
- New Statesboro arena expected to boost economy — WTOC
- Georgia Southern alumni helps Olympic athletes stay ready for competition — WSAV
- Cyber security experts offer tips to prevent malware attacks (staff featured) — FOX 28
Last updated: 3/8/2018