MyNews: May 14, 2020
Spring 2020 virtual commencement ceremonies available to view online
Georgia Southern created a star-studded virtual commencement ceremony to celebrate more than 4,300 Spring 2020 graduates. Each ceremony was live-streamed on the University’s Facebook page and through the commencement website at GeorgiaSouthern.edu/Commencement. The ceremonies have now been archived and are available to view on the commencement site.
Georgia Southern and Ogeechee Tech create accelerated pathway for student success
Georgia Southern University signed a memorandum of understanding with Ogeechee Technical College to provide an automatic admission pathway for local students.
The agreement creates an Accelerated Transfer Program that allows students who have been denied admission to Georgia Southern to enter OTC with intent to transfer to Georgia Southern at a later date.
Graduate ready to embrace next stage in his life
Armed with a dream, resilience and determination, graduate student Jadeon Carreker overcame formidable challenges in his pursuit of a master’s degree from Georgia Southern University’s Waters College of Health Professions. On Saturday, May 9, he was one of more than 4,300 students who were celebrated in the University’s first-ever virtual graduation ceremonies.
Georgia Southern Eagle Battalion Commander to continue soaring after graduation
Mattie Cantrall has been soaring over obstacles for the past four years at Georgia Southern, but after graduating this spring with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics, the Eagle Battalion Commander will take to the air again. This time in U.S. Army Air Assault School in Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Innovating for a cause: Georgia Southern University manufacturing 3D printed PPE for healthcare workers
As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded and healthcare organizations began experiencing shortages of personal protective equipment, faculty, staff and students at Georgia Southern University stepped up to fulfill a need.
Making use of the 3D printers on the Statesboro and Armstrong campuses, as well as at the FabLab at the Business Innovation Group’s downtown Statesboro location, the campus communities quickly began production of protective face shields and respirators.
Diary of a COVID-19 crisis nurse in NYC: A student’s first job
On May 1, Tucker Westbrook could finally sleep in. He’d been on duty as a COVID-19 crisis nurse at Harlem Hospital Center in New York City for 11 consecutive days, with a routine that began before the sun came up and ended long after the city had gone dark.
This was Westbrook’s first professional job, and nothing could fully prepare him for the impact of his initial experience.
USG Well-being offering daily live events
USG Well-being is offering daily live events to support remote employees through the month of May.
On-Campus News
- University update on COVID-19
- Online learning resources for faculty, students
- 2020 USG required cyber security training to be completed by May 15
- Georgia Southern Alumni Association honors outstanding senior
- Graduate student finds new ways to exhibit art through virtual art gallery
- Singers, choral conductors, and voice teachers face unique questions while planning a return from quarantine
In the Media
- Georgia Southern manufactures 3D printed equipment for healthcare workers – Savannah CEO
- Georgia Southern manufactures 3D printed equipment for healthcare workers – Savannah Business Journal
- Georgia Southern University to hold virtual graduations this weekend – WJCL
- Georgia Southern announces plans for virtual graduation ceremonies this weekend – Savannah Morning News
- Georgia Southern virtual graduation is a star-studded celebration of students – All on Georgia
- At risk youth struggling during COVID-19 pandemic – WTOC
- Some businesses in Coastal Empire are stuck in government aid limbo – WSAV
- GSU students donate produce to restaurants – WAGT
- Health officials: COVID-19 recovery hard to define – Valdosta Daily Times
- Georgia Southern to hold online commencement – WTOC
- Georgia Southern announces virtual graduation schedule – Fox 28
- Georgia Southern sets virtual graduation schedule – WSAV
- Pivoting during a pandemic – All on Georgia
- Georgians line up for Coronavirus testing – Patch
- Over 4,000 Georgia Southern students set to graduate ‘virtually’ next weekend – Statesboro Herald
- Georgia Southern studying fall campus return – Statesboro Herald
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Last updated: 5/18/2020