MyNews: October 8, 2019
RSVP by Oct. 11 for Investiture of President Kyle Marrero
You are cordially invited to join the Investiture celebrations of the 14th president of Georgia Southern University, Dr. Kyle Marrero. The Investiture will begin on Oct. 24 with a Speaker Series and Reception in Savannah at 5 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium, followed by the Investiture Ceremony and Reception in Statesboro on Oct. 25 at 10:30 a.m. at Hanner Fieldhouse.
The dress code is business attire, and the ceremony will be webcast live. Please RSVP by Oct. 11.
Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus to host mayoral, city council forums
The Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus will host public forums for Savannah mayor and city council candidates on Oct. 10 and 17. The forum for mayoral and Districts 1 and 3 candidates will take place on Oct. 10, while the forum for at large candidates for Districts 2 and 6 candidates will take place on Oct. 17.
Georgia Southern community lends hand during day of service in Savannah, Hinesville
On Oct. 5, 171 students, faculty, staff and alumni of Georgia Southern University gathered for a day of volunteering in the Savannah and Hinesville communities during Treasure Savannah, an annual day of service sponsored by the Office of Leadership and Community Engagement.
Georgia Southern to host reading with acclaimed poet in Savannah
Georgia Southern University will host a reading by the critically acclaimed poet Beth Ann Fennelly in Savannah, as part of the annual Armstrong Visiting Writers Series. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place at Savannah Coffee Roasters on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. Fennelly is the Poet Laureate of Mississippi and the recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships, a United States Artists Award, a Pushcart Prize and a Fulbright grant to study in Brazil.
Find your health and wellness game plan at the Human Resources Benefits and Wellness Fair
The Department of Human Resources is encourages faculty and staff to find their health and wellness game plan during this year’s Benefits and Wellness Fair. Flu shots and free health screenings will be available, and many vendors will be on-site to showcase their services.
The Benefits and Wellness Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, on the Statesboro Campus, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, on the Armstrong Campus.
TRIO Programs gearing up for National First-Generation Celebration Day
The TRIO Programs of Georgia Southern University are gearing up to celebrate the achievements of first-generation college students and graduates on National First-Generation Celebration Day Nov. 8.
A first-generation college student or graduate is someone whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) did not receive a four-year bachelor’s degree. If you are someone who identifies as a first-generation student or graduate, or have any questions or concerns, please contact your campus’s TRIO program. More information about celebration activities will be released later this month.
Times announced for Fall 2019 Commencement
The start times have been announced for Fall 2019 Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13 and 14. Both ceremonies will begin at 1 p.m., and undergraduate and graduate students will graduate together. Students can choose which ceremony to attend based on the location where they would like to graduate.
Eagle Women’s teams take over this weekend at home
Women’s Soccer takes on the University of South Alabama at Eagle Field on Friday, Oct. 11, for their Pink Out. The Eagles will show their support for those fighting breast cancer and encourage all fans to wear pink.
Women’s Soccer will be back on Sunday, Oct. 13, when they take on Georgia State University. Show your Southern pride by wearing white to the game. There will be a T-shirt exchange for fans who bring a non-Georgia Southern shirt to the game. Turn in the shirt and receive a free white Georgia Southern shirt.
Eagle Softball hosts a couple of home games as a part of their fall schedule. Join the team on Saturday, Oct. 12, when they take on the Georgia Military College and on Sunday, Oct. 13, when they take on Georgia Highlands College in a free matchup.
On-Campus News
- Registration is open for the True Blue 5K/Abbie’s Adventure Race
- Join the Center for Sustainability for Environmental Community Cinema Oct. 9
- Join University Programming Board on the Armstrong Campus for movie night featuring ‘Us’
- Join University Programming Board on the Statesboro Campus for movie night featuring ‘Lion King’
- Student keyboard ensemble recital set for Friday
- Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony to perform Tuesday at PAC
- The 2019-20 Moveable Feast lecture series kicks off Thursday, Oct. 10
In the Media
- Georgia Southern strives for ‘inclusive excellence’ – Savannah Morning News
- Georgia Southern’s Moveable Feast series kicks off with talks on Hollywood stars, ghosts and Savannah’s Casimir Pulaski – Savannah Morning News
- Georgia Southern at work on proposed sustainability degrees – Associated Press
- Bonnethead sharks subject of newly funded research – Moultrie News
- Support grows for Savannah technology corridor – Savannah Morning News
- Hinesville, Fort Stewart host Community Forum – Coastal Courier
- Georgia Southern’s Center for Sustainability to host seventh annual GreenFest in downtown Statesboro on Oct. 5 – Savannah Business Journal
- Georgia Southern hoping to create sustainability degrees – WTOC
- The Top 5: Do Savannah’s best bets, Oct. 3-9 – Do Savannah
- Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools honors ‘teacher of the year’ with ceremony – WTOC
- Parker’s President Jeff Bush honored as a “Future Leader of Convenience” by Convenience Store News – Savannah CEO
- SB 206 causing waves in college sports – WTOC
- Record-setting win for Georgia Southern Men’s Golf Team– WJCL
- Keep Bulloch Beautiful needs volunteers – WTOC
- Georgia Southern’s Master of Public Health program ranked No. 1 in nation – All on Georgia
- A new school in the making – Savannah Morning News
- Savannah’s Fiesta Latina celebration promotes unity and culture – Savannah Morning News
- Dunbrody ship tour expands into Savannah in new exhibit – New Ross Standard
- Gov.’s budget cuts scrutinized – Valdosta Daily Times
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Last updated: 10/11/2019