Founders’ Day began in 1891 and was created as a celebration of Jesse Mercer’s birthday. During the mid-1990s, the Student Government Association brought Founders’ Day back to the Macon campus as one of the most cherished traditions. Join us as we celebrate this tradition as a prominent Mercerian is invited back to the University to share how Mercer has influenced his or her life.

Terry Hershey is an author, humorist, inspirational speaker, dad, ordained minister, golf addict and smitten by French wine. He divides his time between designing sanctuary gardens and sharing practices of “pausing” and “sanctuary” to help us rest, renew and live wholeheartedly. Story is one of the most powerful forms of communication, and Terry is a master storyteller. He tells stories of grace and inspiration as well as sharing his gift of seeing the world with new eyes. Spending a moment…

The Office for Student Success invites faculty and staff to come to an open Student Success Forum! We will be discussing Student Success initiatives in a town hall-like forum. We welcome Residential and Undergraduate faculty and staff to join. The event will take place in CSC 1 on Wednesday, February 8 at 10:10 am. We look forward to seeing you there!

Celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree! We will be giving away persimmon and chestnut oak trees to celebrate Mercer's status as a Tree Campus USA. First come, first serve. Limit of two of each type of tree per person. Thursday 2/16 @ 12 pm, GSC Lobby.

Mercer University Theatre presents 12 Angry Jurors. Twelve jurors decide the fate of an 18-year-old boy as he stands trial for murder. Tensions rise and pressure mounts as the trial unfolds, revealing the bias, prejudice and character of each juror. A suspenseful and timely story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Play by Reginald Rose. Directed by Mercer alumna Sheri Gilbert-Wilson.

Networking with the CEL is an informal drop-in event dedicated to forming new academic relationships. Faculty presenters will showcase their interests and skills via posters that will spark conversations about high-impact practices, travel experiences, course ideas, and much more. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is open to all Mercer faculty, staff, and community partners. Registration is encouraged not required. Learn more about this upcoming event by visiting https://cel.mercer.edu/upcoming-events/.

MERCER UNIVERSITY Save the Date and Join us for our Virtual Pre-Nursing Panel Discussion Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. This event is by invitation only and requires a RSVP. Please RSVP at http://evite.me/2VWXsRhGpF by Friday, March 3, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact 678.547.6517 or hughes_tm@mercer.edu.

Mercer University is the host institution for this year’s American Academy of Religion (AAR) Southeast Region Annual Meeting scheduled for March 10-12 on Mercer’s Atlanta campus. The AAR is the leading professional organization promoting scholarship in the study of religion, with over 5,000 members worldwide. The Southeast Region is one of the national organizations largest and most active regions. Dr. Hollis Phelps, associate professor of interdisciplinary studies, and Dr. Wesley Barker, associate professor of religious studies, both in Mercer’s College…

Join the Center for Career and Professional Development for a dialogue with Alison Nooks, Director of Graduate Career Services, Stetson-Hatcher School of Business. STUDENTS: Please register and log-in through your Handshake account. FACULTY & STAFF: Please email Julie Cannon requesting the Zoom link: cannon_je@mercer.edu To request alternative formats due to a disability, please contact Katie Johnson with Access and Accommodation at johnson_kc@mercer.edu or (478) 301-2778 at least 7 days prior to the event date.

The author of Afakasi Half-Caste will offer poems from where the cultures of the South and Samoa meet, then discuss place, poetry, and fiction with Jessica Handler, Sams Distinguished Writer In Residence, 2023.