Then, on Sunday, October 18, at 2:00 PM, the Venerable Maha Dam Phommasan, a Buddhist monk, will lead a Walk for Peace, beginning at Washington Park and concluding at Cruz Plaza. This event is part of Mercer University's Countdown to 19, a university-wide celebration of the historic investiture of Penny L. Elkins, Ph.D., as Mercer's 19th president. The investiture ceremony, to be held on October 29 and streamed live, will provide the global Mercer community the opportunity to participate in…

Join colleagues across Mercer to read and discuss Parker J. Palmer’s Let Your Life Speak—a short, thought-provoking exploration of purpose, vocation, and becoming who we are meant to be. Our conversations will bookend Let Your Life Speak: A Fireside Chat with President Elkins on October 22, offering an opportunity to reflect together before and after the event. This series is hosted by the Center for Leadership, Ethics, and Service as a part of our grant-funded initiative, Building Character on Purpose.…

New to BearPulse or looking for a refresher? This hands-on training, provided by the Center for Engaged Learning, will introduce the core functions of BearPulse and help you confidently navigate the platform. Participants will learn how to post and find volunteer opportunities, manage participant sign-ups, track service hours, and document student engagement. Whether you are a community partner, faculty or staff member, or student, this session will provide the foundational knowledge needed to effectively use BearPulse to support service and…

Rev up for National Vote Early Day with Mercer Votes: Pit Stop to the Polls! Before you head to the polls, make one quick pit stop with Mercer Votes! Inspired by a race day pit stop, this event is designed to help students get race-ready for early voting by providing the information and resources they need to cast their ballot with confidence. Stop by to: Grab snacks for the "road" Get directions to local early voting locations Pick up a…

Join colleagues across Mercer to read and discuss Parker J. Palmer’s Let Your Life Speak—a short, thought-provoking exploration of purpose, vocation, and becoming who we are meant to be. Our conversations will bookend Let Your Life Speak: A Fireside Chat with President Elkins on October 22, offering an opportunity to reflect together before and after the event. This series is hosted by the Center for Leadership, Ethics, and Service as a part of our grant-funded initiative, Building Character on Purpose.…

The Ford Football Concert Series, which will celebrate its eighth season in the fall, gives Mercer football faithful the opportunity to enjoy live music from a variety of national recording artists and local talent at Toby Town, the designated tailgating area on Black Field, which is located adjacent to Five Star Stadium. Admission to all musical performances is free. Macon product Cam Smith will open pregame festivities on Black Field at noon on October 31, with Southern rock group Bottomland…

The Ford Football Concert Series, which will celebrate its eighth season in the fall, gives Mercer football faithful the opportunity to enjoy live music from a variety of national recording artists and local talent at Toby Town, the designated tailgating area on Black Field, which is located adjacent to Five Star Stadium. Admission to all musical performances is free. The Restless Natives, a Macon-based modern tribute band to the Allman Brothers, will put the wraps on the Ford Football Concert Series on…

New to BearPulse or looking for a refresher? This hands-on training, provided by the Center for Engaged Learning, will introduce the core functions of BearPulse and help you confidently navigate the platform. Participants will learn how to post and find volunteer opportunities, manage participant sign-ups, track service hours, and document student engagement. Whether you are a community partner, faculty or staff member, or student, this session will provide the foundational knowledge needed to effectively use BearPulse to support service and…

We'll flip the switch on the lights in Mercer Village as part of the Macon Milledgeville Regional Habitat for Humanity's Light More Homes Christmas light display.

This holiday tradition, hosted by the Student Government Association, annually draws hundreds of students as well as faculty, staff, and their families. At 6 p.m., the Mercer Singers lead the audience in carols, the University minister offers a Christmas meditation, and faculty/staff members entertain the audience with a traditional Christmas reading. The event concludes with the lighting of the Mercer Christmas tree and is followed by Winter Wonderland at 7 p.m. in Mercer Village.