MyNews: September 25, 2017
Savoring a memory: Childhood experiences inspire alumnus to create potato chip flavor
If the thought of fried green tomatoes brings back memories of your childhood, then you have something in common with Georgia Southern alumnus Greg Pope (‘05). Pope, who is an entrepreneur in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a finalist in the Lay’s “Do Us a Flavor” contest for his flavored potato chip, Fried Green Tomato.
Georgia Southern to host NASA Astronaut Col. Frederick Gregory as 2017 Fries Distinguished Lectureship Series speaker
Georgia Southern University will host Col. Frederick “Fred” Gregory, the first African American man to pilot and command a space mission and serve as the deputy administrator of NASA, as the 2017 Norman Fries Distinguished Lectureship Series speaker at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 5, at the Nessmith-Lane Conference Center Assembly Hall, 847 Plant Drive.
Georgia Southern College of Business hosts Professional Development Day
Students in the College of Business will have the opportunity to participate in professional development courses and hear from representatives from various corporations during the second annual Professional Development Day on Tuesday, Sept. 26. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will allow students to learn about topics ranging from leadership, interview skills, entrepreneurship, branding and much more. Business classes will be suspended for the day for students to attend the day’s conference-like sessions, presented by faculty and the College’s corporate business partners.
Georgia Southern University biologists quantify campus biodiversity
Faculty and students at Georgia Southern University have just completed a two-year study to quantify the biodiversity throughout campus. The Georgia Southern Biological Survey is among the most comprehensive of any university in the country, and it is unique in the state.
Georgia Southern marks 50th Anniversary of the Betty Foy Sanders Georgia Artists Collection
The Betty Foy Sanders Georgia Artists Collection, one of Georgia Southern University’s largest permanent collections, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. To mark the milestone anniversary, a special exhibition of the Georgia Artists Collection will be on view at the Center for Art & Theatre from Sept. 25 through March 9, 2018, and a special event is set for Sept. 28.
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On-Campus News
- RN-BSN program ranked No. 3 for Best Online Bachelor’s in Nursing
- Georgia Southern named one of the Most Affordable Online MBA Programs in the country
- COE faculty continue partnership with STEM Academy of USA in Bengal, India
- Stomp Out Stigma Week happening Sept. 25-29
- Join fellow Georgia Southern alumni for National Day of Service Saturday, Oct. 7
In the Media
- Who could say no to that face? — Statesboro Herald
- GSU students participate in ‘It Can Wait program’ for distracted driving — WTOC
- Georgia Southern officials discuss school merger at State of the University address — WJCL
- A museum of blood-sucking nightmares: the US National Tick Collection — Fox 6 Now
- What’s New at Georgia Southern? Insights on the Consolidation with Armstrong University from President Dr. Jaimie L. Hebert — Savannah CEO
Last updated: 10/6/2017