MyNews: November 5, 2019
Communication Arts welcomes back alumni for 50+1 anniversary celebration
Georgia Southern University alumni and students gathered in Sanford Hall for a reunion like no other. Some alumni came back to a new building and a freshly posted mural, making this 50+1 anniversary a celebration to remember.
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health presents Grand Rounds
Assistant Professor of epidemiology Jessica Schwind, Ph.D., will present a “One Health” seminar. “One Health” is a transdisciplinary concept that focuses on improving communication and collaboration across multiple sectors to attain optimal health for people, domestic animals, wildlife, plants and the environment.
Georgia Southern improves health in Coastal Georgia through new partnership
The Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health at Georgia Southern University is partnering with the Coastal Health District to train future health professionals through the formation of an Academic Health Department.
Bring food donations. Get your parking fines waived.
Georgia Southern University Parking and Transportation Services will waive outstanding campus parking tickets for students, faculty and staff on the Statesboro or Armstrong campuses, as well as members of the community, in exchange for food donations, for its Food for Fines events on Nov. 7 and 8.
Books Donation Drive to help raise funds for Staff Scholarship program
Donate gently used books to raise funds for the Staff Scholarship program. Drop off your book donations now through Nov. 15, at one of the locations on the Armstrong and Statesboro campuses.
Book donations will also be collected at the Staff Professional Development Conference on Nov. 13. Contact the Staff Council at gsstaffcouncil@georgiasouthern.edu for any questions.
Tony Award-winning musical, ‘The Color Purple,’ to inspire audiences at Performing Arts Center this Friday
In a stunning reimagining of an epic story about a young woman’s journey to love and triumph in the American South, the Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro Campus will present “The Color Purple” this Friday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m. as part of its 2019-2020 Main Stage Series.
Future Eagles can apply for free in November
During the month of November, prospective students can apply to Georgia Southern’s undergraduate programs for free. The typical $30 application fee will be waived for the entire month to encourage students to apply early. Join us in sharing this opportunity with future Eagles! To share the photo via email or on your social media sites, right-click and save.
Georgia Southern celebrates first-generation college students, faculty, staff
This week, Georgia Southern University is celebrating the experiences of first-generation college faculty, staff and students like Demetrius Hurst, a senior biology major from Waycross, Georgia, who will be the first in his family to graduate from college when he crosses the commencement stage in May.
Hanner Fieldhouse to host this week’s athletics events
Women’s basketball hosts College of Coastal Georgia today for an exhibition matchup, free to the public. Stop by Hanner Fieldhouse for Women’s basketball and to hear tunes on Turn Up Tuesday. Fans can submit their song choices at GSEagles.com/TurnUpTuesday.
Wear your best blue in support of Women’s Volleyball on Friday and join the team as they wind down their season against Appalachian State University.
After Friday’s volleyball match, Men’s Basketball will open their home regular season against Reinhardt University.
Volleyball hosts Senior Night on Saturday against Coastal Carolina University. Support the seniors and help the team get a win as they march toward the Sun Belt Conference tournament.
On-Campus News
- ‘All Things at Once’ visiting artist exhibition opens on Statesboro Campus
- Legal Affairs Boot Camp presents Campus Safety
- Celebrating International Education Week with Taste of the World
- 36th Annual Georgia Peach Classic begins Nov.8
- TRIO Program celebrates National First-Generation Day
- Nominations are open for the 2020 Alumni Awards
- Office of Multicultural Affairs hosts second annual Gullah Geechee Heritage Celebration
In the Media
- What’s next in the impeachment inquiry? Political science expert explains – WSAV
- Ghosts, Blood Wrestling, Savannah Weekend Events Oct. 31-Nov. 3 – GPB News
- Georgia Southern alum picked to lead Taylor Morrison’s Atlanta division – Metro Atlanta CEO
- Good Hope Primary welcomes Alliance of Therapy Dogs – Cullman Tribune
- No. 20 Appalachian State knocked from ranks of the unbeatens by Georgia Southern – USA Today
- Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Georgia Southern presents ‘The Addams Family’ on Armstrong campus – Savannah Morning News
- ‘A Day for Statesboro’ is Friday: Event allows GS to ‘thank’ community – Statesboro Herald
- Creative Coast column: Savannah’s Opportunity Zones are investment opportunities – Savannah Morning News
- Savannahian Rossiter inducted into Irish America Hall of Fame – Savannah Morning News
- Building a village just for veterans: efforts range from Canada to Savannah – iHeart Radio
- Investing in people’: Ceremony installs Marrero as GS’s 14th president – Statesboro Herald
- Georgia Southern announces new uniforms in video inspired by the horror movie ‘It’ – Long Room
- Georgia Southern Homecoming – WTOC Morning Break
- Susie Dasher receives grant for STEAM studies, Georgia Southern trains teachers
- WMAZ
- Savannah Pride celebrates 20 years with special guests, first-ever parade – Savannah Morning News
- GA students, soldier meet after becoming pen pals 13 years ago – Patch
- Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council visits Savannah – WTOC
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Last updated: 11/8/2019