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SUMMARY:Chelsea Rathburn Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Chelsea Rathburn\, an associate professor of English at Mercer and the Poet Laureate of Georgia\, will read from her new poetry collection\, Broken Houses.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/chelsea-rathburn-book-launch/
LOCATION:Presidents Dining Room\, 1501 Mercer University Drive\, Macon\, 31207
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff,Public,Student
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T110000
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SUMMARY:BearPulse 101
DESCRIPTION: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 civic engagement at Mercer University.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/bearpulse-101-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff,Public,Student
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center%20for%20Engaged%20Learning":MAILTO:CEL@mercer.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T210000
DTSTAMP:20260830T155918
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SUMMARY:Celebration and Remembrance: Bixby Kennedy and Steve Beck — Recital for Clarinet and Piano
DESCRIPTION:Bixby Kennedy (Frisson\, New York New Music Ensemble\, Ensemble Connect: Carnegie Hall; Fabian Distinguished Artist at Mercer University) and Steven Beck (Juilliard; Da Capo Chamber Players; UMASS Amherst) present Celebration and Remembrance. The program begins with a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary featuring works by George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein and exploring the connections to French composers Nadia Boulanger and Francis Poulenc.  The second half will commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11th with the world-premiere of NYC-based composer Ed Green’s Night Report from the Unseen Battlefield. Inspired by his survival of the events which took place that morning.  The program concludes with the ever-reflective and Autumnal Brahms F-minor sonata for clarinet and piano.  All are welcome and admission is free!
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/celebration-and-remembrance-bixby-kennedy-and-steve-beck-recital-for-clarinet-and-piano/
LOCATION:Fickling Hall\, 1501 Mercer University Drive\, Macon\, 31207
CATEGORIES:Arts,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Townsend%20School%20of%20Music":MAILTO:music@mercer.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T170000
DTSTAMP:20260830T155918
CREATED:20260819T184851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T184619Z
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SUMMARY:Ford Football Concert Series: Demun Jones\, Featuring Dani Rucker
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJones County product and country-rap phenom Demun Jones will take the stage at 4 p.m. prior to Mercer’s matchup with Presbyterian on September 5. Dani Rucker\, a cinematic\, folk-leaning artist\, will take on opening-act duties at 3 p.m. ahead of Jones.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/ford-football-concert-series-demun-jones-featuring-dani-rucker/
LOCATION:Black Field\, 1501 Mercer University Drive\, Macon\, 31207
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff,Public,Student
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.mercer.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/08/DEmun-Jones.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260830T155918
CREATED:20260821T185026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T185045Z
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SUMMARY:Ford Football Concert Series: The Stews\, Featuring JB Strauss
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Stews will take the stage at 4 p.m. prior to Mercer’s matchup with Furman on Sept. 12. JB Strauss will take on opening-act duties at 3 p.m.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/ford-football-concert-series-the-stews-featuring-jb-strauss/
LOCATION:Black Field\, 1501 Mercer University Drive\, Macon\, 31207
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff,Public,Student
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.mercer.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/08/The-Stews.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T110000
DTSTAMP:20260830T155918
CREATED:20260825T202834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T202834Z
UID:32587-1790763300-1790766000@events.mercer.edu
SUMMARY:BearPulse 101
DESCRIPTION: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 civic engagement at Mercer University.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/bearpulse-101-3/
LOCATION:Virtual\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff,Public,Student
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center%20for%20Engaged%20Learning":MAILTO:CEL@mercer.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T140000
DTSTAMP:20260830T155918
CREATED:20260828T202518Z
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SUMMARY:9th Annual Lauren Giddings 5K
DESCRIPTION:Mercer Law School’s Association of Women Law Students (AWLS) will host the 9th annual Lauren Giddings 5K on Saturday\, Oct. 10\, at Amerson River Park\, 2551 North Pierce Drive in Macon. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the race starts at 11 a.m. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to participate\, and children and pets are encouraged to join the event. Registration is $25 per runner\, or $35 for registration that includes a T-shirt. Walk-up registration will be available on race day.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/9th-annual-lauren-giddings-5k/
LOCATION:Amerson River Park\, 2551 North Pierce Dr.\, Macon\, GA\, 31204
CATEGORIES:Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Association%20of%20Women%20Law%20Students":MAILTO:howard_m@mercer.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T140000
DTSTAMP:20260830T155918
CREATED:20260821T185420Z
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SUMMARY:Ford Football Concert Series: Penelope Road\, Featuring Mothafunka
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAtlanta-based pop-rock artist Penelope Road will kick off pregame festivities at 1 p.m. as part of Mercer’s Family Weekend contest against Western Carolina\, with Mothafunka\, a student band that opened Mercer’s annual Bearstock event in 2025\, taking on opener responsibilities at noon.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/ford-football-concert-series-penelope-road-featuring-mothafunka/
LOCATION:Black Field\, 1501 Mercer University Drive\, Macon\, 31207
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff,Public,Student
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.mercer.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/08/Penelope-Road.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260830T155918
CREATED:20260819T182657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T182657Z
UID:32482-1792177200-1792180800@events.mercer.edu
SUMMARY:The King Center Sessions at Capricorn Presents Caroline Herring
DESCRIPTION:The King Center Sessions at Capricorn is proud to present an evening with folk & country musician Caroline Herring.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/the-king-center-sessions-at-capricorn-presents-caroline-herring/
LOCATION:Capricorn Sound Studios\, 530 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.\, Macon\, GA\, 31201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260830T155918
CREATED:20260819T201245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T201245Z
UID:32503-1792519200-1792530000@events.mercer.edu
SUMMARY:21st Annual Building the Beloved Community Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Beloved Community Initiative is proud to welcome representatives from OneRace Atlanta to discuss practical ways our community can work toward justice and racial reconciliation.\n\nOctober 20\n6 p.m.-9 p.m.\nPresidents Dining Room\n\nOctober 21\n9 a.m.-2 p.m.\nMercer Innovation Center\n\nFree with registration
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/21st-annual-building-the-beloved-community-symposium/
LOCATION:Presidents Dining Room\, 1501 Mercer University Drive\, Macon\, 31207
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260830T155918
CREATED:20260819T201328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T201328Z
UID:32505-1792573200-1792591200@events.mercer.edu
SUMMARY:21st Annual Building the Beloved Community Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Beloved Community Initiative is proud to welcome representatives from OneRace Atlanta to discuss practical ways our community can work toward justice and racial reconciliation.\n\nOctober 20\n6 p.m.-9 p.m.\nPresidents Dining Room\n\nOctober 21\n9 a.m.-2 p.m.\nMercer Innovation Center\n\nFree with registration
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/21st-annual-building-the-beloved-community-symposium-2/
LOCATION:Mercer Innovation Center\, 1501 Mercer University Dr\, Macon\, GA\, 31207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T110000
DTSTAMP:20260830T155918
CREATED:20260825T203158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T203158Z
UID:32589-1792750500-1792753200@events.mercer.edu
SUMMARY:BearPulse 101
DESCRIPTION: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 civic engagement at Mercer University.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/bearpulse-101-4/
LOCATION:Virtual\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff,Public,Student
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center%20for%20Engaged%20Learning":MAILTO:CEL@mercer.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T140000
DTSTAMP:20260830T155918
CREATED:20260821T185829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T185829Z
UID:32542-1793448000-1793455200@events.mercer.edu
SUMMARY:Ford Football Concert Series: Bottomland\, Featuring Cam Smith
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMacon product Cam Smith will open pregame festivities on Black Field at noon on October 31\, with Southern rock group Bottomland headlining the pregame performances at 1 p.m. ahead of Mercer’s tilt with The Citadel.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/ford-football-concert-series-bottomland-featuring-cam-smith/
LOCATION:Black Field\, 1501 Mercer University Drive\, Macon\, 31207
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff,Public,Student
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.mercer.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/08/Bottomland.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260830T155918
CREATED:20260821T190127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T190127Z
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SUMMARY:Ford Football Concert Series: The Restless Natives
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Restless Natives\, a Macon-based modern tribute band to the Allman Brothers\, will put the wraps on the Ford Football Concert Series on November 21 when Mercer squares off with Southern Conference rival East Tennessee State.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/ford-football-concert-series-the-restless-natives/
LOCATION:Black Field\, 1501 Mercer University Drive\, Macon\, 31207
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff,Public,Student
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.mercer.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/08/The-Restless-Natives.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T154500
DTSTAMP:20260830T155918
CREATED:20260825T202729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T202729Z
UID:32591-1795446000-1795448700@events.mercer.edu
SUMMARY:BearPulse 101
DESCRIPTION: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 civic engagement at Mercer University.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/bearpulse-101/
LOCATION:Virtual\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff,Public,Student
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center%20for%20Engaged%20Learning":MAILTO:CEL@mercer.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270329
DTSTAMP:20260830T155918
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T202512Z
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SUMMARY:International Cherry Blossom Festival
DESCRIPTION:Each March\, Macon becomes a pink\, cotton-spun paradise as hundreds of thousands of Yoshino cherry trees bloom in all their glory. Originally a sleepy Southern town\, Macon has now become a bustling center of beauty and international friendship.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/international-cherry-blossom-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Macon
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff,Public,Student
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ORGANIZER;CN="Campus%20Life%20and%20Student%20Involvement":MAILTO:campuslife@mercer.edu
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