MyNews: March 11, 2019
Naming celebration for Parker College of Business recognizes growth of business programs
In recognition of the new partnership between Georgia Southern University and entrepreneur and philanthropist Greg Parker, the University hosted a naming celebration Friday for the newly named Parker College of Business. Community members and business leaders joined University students and officials to formally usher in a new chapter of academic excellence and student opportunities in the University’s growing business programs.
Georgia Southern to host actress Jodie Sweetin to speak on substance abuse recovery on March 11
Georgia Southern University’s School of Nursing will host entrepreneur, actress, producer and author Jodie Sweetin to share her inspirational and sobering message of resilience and triumph over substance abuse on March 11. Sweetin’s presentation, “The Road to Recovery,” is free and open to the public and will take place on the University’s Armstrong Campus in the Fine Arts Building Auditorium at 7 p.m.
Sweetin is known for her role as Stephanie Tanner on ABC’s long-running sitcom “Full House,” which still airs in syndication. She recently returned to her role as “Stephanie” in the successful Netflix reboot “Fuller House,” which has won numerous awards.
Graduate student recognized by American Society of Civil Engineers
Georgia Southern civil engineering graduate student Mariah Peart has been selected by the American Society of Civil Engineers as one of 10 New Faces Of Civil Engineering for 2019 — Professional Edition. Engineering professor Gustavo Maldonado, Ph.D., said it’s the first time a Georgia Southern student has received this recognition.
Test of EAGLE ALERT system set for March 12
Around 1:50 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, emergency alert notifications from Georgia Southern’s emergency communications system, EAGLE ALERT, will be activated on each of the University’s campuses in Statesboro, Savannah and Hinesville. During this test, a message will go out as an EAGLE ALERT. This will include email, phone and text message notifications. An emergency announcement will appear on the University homepage, the alert page (GeorgiaSouthern.edu/alert), digital signage and on the University’s social media accounts.
Georgia Southern to participate in annual St. Patrick’s Day parade
Georgia Southern University representatives will march in the 2019 Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade sharing True Blue spirit with thousands of parade attendees. This year’s parade will take place on Saturday, March 16, and will begin promptly at 10:15 a.m.
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On-Campus News
- Georgia Southern Parker College of Business sales students compete nationally
- Georgia Southern Art Department partners with Chautauqua School of Art in New York
- A Moveable Feast: Writing and Rewriting the Bible
- Georgia Southern’s online elementary education master’s among top-ranked in nation
- Spring break special dining hours
- Georgia Southern biology professor participates in global study of river ecosystems
- Georgia Southern public administration students place first in simulation competition
- Georgia Southern student selected as Board of Regents Academic Day representative
- Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus art students present senior exhibition
In the Media
- Educators say they are encountering more ‘wounded students’ – U.S. News & World Report
- Abuse, neglect: Georgia educators are seeing more signs of trauma in their students – WJCL
- Georgia Southern celebrates Parker donation – Savannah Morning News
- Greg Parker strives to make GSU Parker College of Business among best in America – WTOC
- Naming celebration for Georgia Southern’s Parker College of Business recognizes growth of business programs – Savannah CEO
- Full House’ actress Jodie Sweetin to speak on substance abuse recovery at Georgia Southern campus in Savannah – Savannah Morning News
- Fuller House’s Jodie Sweetin to speak at Georgia Southern about substance abuse – WJCL
- Dr. Howard Keeley from Georgia Southern University’s Center for Irish Research and Teaching weighs in on the rich history of the Irish in Savannah – WTOC
- Georgia Southern civil engineering graduate student Mariah Peart of Brunswick has been selected by the American Society of Civil Engineers as one of 10 New Faces Of Civil Engineering for 2019 – Brunswick News
- Komen Scholar to speak in Savannah about possible breast cancer vaccine – Savannah Morning News
- New documents show why police arrested wrong person – WTOC
- Commencement speakers announced: Concordia New York, Edinboro, Georgia Southern – Inside Higher Ed
- Georgia Southern grad student honored for engineering – Fox 28
- 30th Annual National Youth-At-Risk Conference held in Savannah – WTOC
- Savannah at-risk conference discusses rise in ‘wounded students’ – Savannah Morning News
- Defining the vision: Georgia Southern wants your input this week on the school’s new mission – WJCL
- Georgia Southern plans events to celebrate International Women’s Day – Connect Savannah
- Georgia Southern at-risk youth conference in Savannah advocates for parental involvement – Savannah Morning News
- GSU asking for input on the future – WTOC
- Georgia Southern student selected as Board of Regents Academic Day representative – Savannah CEO
- Georgia Southern’s College of Education continues to host the 30th annual National Youth at Risk Conference today – WTOC
- Monti Washington: From the Streets to the Stage hosted by Georgia Southern – Connect Savannah
- Georgia Southern screening of “The Cartel;” reading by novelist Julianna Baggott – Savannah Morning News
- Classical and jazz pianist virtuosos join for final Piano in the Arts concert on Georgia Southern’s Armstrong Campus – Connect Savannah
- New parents can expect a good night’s sleep only six years from now – Fatherly
- Georgia Southern’s School of Nursing’s online RN to BSN program ranked one of most affordable in nation – Savannah Business Journal
- Georgia Southern hosts 30th annual National Youth-At-Risk Conference – Savannah Business Journal
- Dangerous, viral ‘Momo Challenge’ causing concern for parents – WSAV
- Georgia Southern program ranked one of most affordable in nation – Savannah Morning News
- Georgia Southern’s i2STEMe partners with STEM development in India – Savannah CEO
- Georgia Southern hosts 30th annual National Youth-At-Risk Conference – Savannah CEO
Last updated: 3/24/2019