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SUMMARY:The Leadership Accelerator - Authentic Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Discover the leader within you! Join our Authentic Leadership Program and kickstart your journey. Join us to gain insights into your personal leadership style\, enhance your self-awareness\, and learn to authentically leverage your behavioral style while integrating core values into your leadership. Master the art of communication\, adapting to your audience\, and honing practical techniques for virtual and face-to-face scenarios. Explore the critical role of connections and relationships in success\, leveling up your leadership with compassion and empathy. \nDelve into impactful team-building activities and infuse a continuous team-building process into your organizational culture. Address productivity challenges\, moving beyond survival mode with task management skills tailored to your behavior style. Cultivate a resilient mindset to thrive in uncertain business environments\, enhancing well-being and leadership quality. Want to go on transformative journey to become a dynamic and resilient leader in today’s evolving landscape? This program is your gateway to unlocking true potential and becoming a leader that leverages who they are to make a lasting impact. \nAuthentic Leadership\n\n\nSession 1 – January 22\, 2025\n\n\nSession 2 – February 5\, 2025\n\n\nSession 3 – February 19\, 2025\n\n\nSession 4 – March 5\, 2025\n\n\nSession 5 – March 19\, 2025
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/the-leadership-accelerator-authentic-leadership/
LOCATION:Virtual\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff%20Wolfe":MAILTO:wolfe_jj@mercer.edu
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SUMMARY:More Than a Month: You Are Black History
DESCRIPTION:More Than a Month: You are Black History\nWhen: Feb. 3-Feb. 28\nWhere: Tarver Library\, Macon\nDetails: Mercer Libraries staff will have several resource-sharing displays set up throughout the second floor. Students will be invited to share notable Black leaders\, artists\, musicians\, authors\, professionals\, and content creators at these displays by interacting with them. Staff will also share weekly recommended resource lists – featuring books\, media\, games\, podcasts and more – that emphasize current and historical leaders and content by Black creators.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/more-than-a-month-you-are-black-history/
LOCATION:Tarver Library\, 1501 Mercer University Dr.\, Macon\, 31207
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff,Student
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T090000
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SUMMARY:Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate Program
DESCRIPTION:Learn to improve productivity and processes through this foundational Lean Six Sigma training. This course will cover key tools and concepts such as the Define\, Measure\, Analyze\, Improve\, and Control (DMAIC) methodology\, data collection and measurement techniques\, how to display visual data\, lean analysis tools (including fishbone diagram\, 5 Why’s\, 5 S’s\, Gemba Walk\, and Poka-Yoke)\, brainstorming and option selection criteria\, process improvement results assessment\, documentation\, and introduction to Six Sigma leadership and cultural approaches. This introductory course is designed for employees at any organizational level. All program participants will receive a Mercer University certificate of completion. \nIn this 8-hour program\, employees at all organizational levels can improve their productivity by learning to employ foundational Lean Six Sigma tools and concepts. Topics that will be covered in the Yellow Belt program include: \n– Define\, Measure\, Analyze\, Improve\, Control (DMAIC) methodology\n– Data collection and measurement techniques\n– Data display tools including scatter plots and linear models\n– Lean analysis tools such as fishbone diagram\, 5 Why’s\, 5 S’s\, Gemba walks\, and Poka-Yokes\n– Brainstorming and option selection criteria\n– Process improvement results assessment and documentation\n– Introduction to Six Sigma leadership and cultural approaches \nProgram Outcomes\nMercer’s Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certificate will prepare employees at any organizational level to make impactful contributions to quality improvement projects and advance their teamwork skills. Yellow Belt Certificate holders often become the “go-to” individuals in their departments to determine how to improve organizational inefficiencies and decrease defects. \nUpon completion of Mercer’s program\, individuals will be able to effectively contribute to process improvement projects with the development of the following skills: \n– Foundational understanding of the DMAIC methodology and the financial\, cultural and leadership impact Lean Six Sigma can have on an organization\n– The aptitude to recognize what types of relevant data should be used to measure different processes\n– The ability to collect qualitative and quantitative data and display this data using a variety of different visual tools for analysis\, team and senior leadership presentations\n– Employ over a dozen tools to analyze collected data and determine opportunities to create “experiments” to test for process improvements\n– Assess an experiment’s success and develop methods for controlling the updated process
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/lean-six-sigma-yellow-belt-certificate-program-18/
LOCATION:Virtual\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff%20Wolfe":MAILTO:wolfe_jj@mercer.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T170000
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SUMMARY:"Freedom Seekers" Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:When: The exhibit runs through March 22. Museum hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.\nWhere: Tubman African American Museum\, 310 Cherry St.\, Macon\nDetails: In collaboration with the museum\, Mercer Associate Professor of History and Africana Studies Dr. Matt Harper and students in his African American history course researched and curated an exhibit that features advertisements for runaway slaves published in the Macon Telegraph from 1823-1865. Museum admission is free for museum members and Mercer students and $5 for all others.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/freedom-seekers-exhibit/2025-02-26/
LOCATION:Tubman Museum\, 310 Cherry St.\, Macon\, 31201
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T130000
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SUMMARY:Special Consideration Program — Q&A Table
DESCRIPTION:Join Mercer University School of Business admissions to learn more about the Special Consideration Program for graduate school at Mercer. This is a drop-in table at the Connell Student Center Lobby.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/special-consideration-program-qa-table/
LOCATION:Connell Student Center Lobby\, Macon\, GA
CATEGORIES:Admissions - Graduate/Professional
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ORGANIZER;CN="Drew%20McIntosh":MAILTO:mcintosh_b02@mercer.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T120000
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SUMMARY:Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.) Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you driven to make a significant impact in your field and eager to elevate your expertise to the highest level? Discover Mercer University’s Doctor of Public Health! Join us for an engaging virtual information session where you’ll explore the unique opportunities available through our diverse concentrations. Whether you’re just beginning your research or ready to apply this year\, this is your chance to delve deep into our rigorous and transformative program. Learn about our innovative curriculum\, ask detailed questions about the admissions process\, and find out how a doctoral degree from Mercer can empower you to achieve your ambitious career goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to ignite your passion for research\, innovation\, and leadership. Register now and step into an extraordinary future with Mercer University!
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/doctor-of-public-health-dr-p-h-information-session-8/
LOCATION:Virtual\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admissions - Graduate/Professional
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ORGANIZER;CN="College%20of%20Health%20Professions":MAILTO:chpadmissions@mercer.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T153000
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SUMMARY:Georgia Native Plant Society Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:Come Volunteer with MerServe with the Native Plant Society and Dr. Bokros! Volunteers  will be helping to remove invasive plants and clean up around the job site. Sign up on BearPulse: https://givepul.se/e2zfdg
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/georgia-native-plant-society-volunteering/
LOCATION:Riverside Cemetery
CATEGORIES:Student
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T180000
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CREATED:20250110T180228Z
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SUMMARY:Baseball vs. Florida A&M
DESCRIPTION:Second game of the mid-week series.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/baseball-vs-florida-am-4/
LOCATION:OrthoGeorgia Park\, 1501 Mercer University Drive\, Macon\, GA\, 31207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Athletics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Todd%20Anderson":MAILTO:anderson_t02@mercer.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T180000
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SUMMARY:Women's Lacrosse vs. Kennesaw State
DESCRIPTION:Women’s lacrosse battles in-state rival Kennesaw State.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/womens-lacrosse-vs-kennesaw-state-2/
LOCATION:Five Star Stadium\, 1501 Mercer University Drive\, Macon\, 31207
CATEGORIES:Athletics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian%20Magnus":MAILTO:magnus_bt@mercer.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T183000
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SUMMARY:Galentines with NSBWM
DESCRIPTION:Love is in the air!! The National Society of Black Women in Medicine invites you to a fun-filled Galentines celebration! Join us on February 26th from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at CSC 3 for a night of games\, snacks\, and a photo booth to capture all the memories. Come celebrate love\, friendship\, and sisterhood with us! the memories. Come celebrate love\, friendship\, and sisterhood with us!
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/galentines-with-nsbwm/
LOCATION:Connell Student Center\, Conference Room 3\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T200000
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CREATED:20250113T210853Z
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SUMMARY:Softball vs. Georgia Southern
DESCRIPTION:Bears battle in-state rival Georgia Southern.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/softball-vs-georgia-southern/
LOCATION:Sikes Field\, Mercer University\, Macon\, GA\, 31210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Athletics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Todd%20Anderson":MAILTO:anderson_t02@mercer.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T213000
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CREATED:20250113T163218Z
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SUMMARY:RUF Large Group Worship
DESCRIPTION:Join RUF on Wednesday nights in Penfield Hall (right next to Cruz) for worship and teaching. Whether you are a committed Christian\, a curious skeptic\, or somewhere in-between we’d love to have you be a part of our community! Dinner is at 7:45 p.m. Worship is at 8:30 p.m.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/ruf-large-group-worship/2025-02-26/
LOCATION:Penfield Hall\, Macon\, GA\, 31207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student
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