MyNews: July 30, 2018
Three Georgia Southern information technology students awarded Women in Technology scholarships
Women in Technology (WIT), an organization for the advancement of women in technological fields, has awarded $5,000 scholarships to three women at Georgia Southern University.
Unique farm-to-table program rolls out on Georgia Southern’s Armstrong Campus
Select dining options will be just-off-the-farm fresh on Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus in Savannah beginning Fall 2018, thanks to a unique in-house partnership. The FORAM Sustainable Aquaponics Research Center and Eagle Dining Services have joined to introduce the University’s first farm-to-table program.
Georgia Southern professor focused on shark, stingray research
Fans of the popular Discovery Channel event Shark Week have something in common with Georgia Southern University professor Christine Bedore, Ph.D. Bedore, an associate professor in the Department of Biology, has a passion for learning all she can about the ocean’s top predators, as well as a passion for researching stingrays. She’s done extensive studies and works regularly with OCEARCH, a nonprofit organization that tags sharks to conduct research off the East Coast.
Two Georgia Southern communication arts alumni win at the Southeast Emmy Awards
Two Georgia Southern University College of Arts and Humanities alumni took home trophies at the Southeast Emmy Awards in June in Atlanta.
Four Georgia Southern Phi Eta Sigma members win scholarships
Four students from Georgia Southern University’s Phi Eta Sigma (PEΣ) chapter were awarded scholarships from the society’s national organization, totaling $14,000. PEΣ is a national honor society recognizing success among first-year students, with 209 active chapters at colleges and universities around the country.
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On-Campus News
- Georgia Southern College of Science and Mathematics senior wins scholarship
- Georgia Southern student speech language hearing chapter awarded national honor
- Georgia Southern’s Q1 2018 Economic Monitor reports expected upswing later in the year
- Students, faculty recognized at 2018 Spring Award Ceremony
- Georgia Southern University offers Zipcar service to students
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commander praises Georgia Southern staff for work during September hurricane
- Georgia Southern faculty mentor students from around the Southeast
In the Media
- Incoming Georgia Southern freshmen participate in Project BUILD — WTOC
- Lunsford excited for 2018 buzz: GS Head Coach speaks in Savannah — WTOC
- Fields on Wuerfell List: Georgia Southern senior — WTOC
- A closer look: Understanding tariffs and impact on farmers — WSAV
- Georgia Southern’s Armstrong campus introduces farm-to-table initiative — FOX28
- Lost Civil War Prison: Time Team America — PBS
- Is this the breakthrough that will soon end diabetes? New implant would tackle cause of the disease — Daily Mail UK
- Joe Buck wins top Savannah-Chatham school board seat — Savannah Morning News
- Bennett appointed as Ogeechee Judicial Circuit superior court judge — Statesboro Herald
- Savannah Tech has new leader of admin services — Coastal Courier
- People on the Peninsula: The river crosser — Anchorage Daily News
Last updated: 8/10/2018