The Scholarship of Sport Speaker Series engages leaders across various disciplines within the sports industry to reflect on their experiences; share their insights; and connect with students, faculty, alumni, and the business and professional communities. The series will include an interactive component, providing an opportunity for our attendees to join in conversation with the speakers and join in scholarly initiatives.

Part of Mercer’s Gothic Festival, this show features ghost stories from Mercer and Middle Georgia, interspersed with moments from Gothic authors. Special effects from the newly constructed tech booth are set to impress! These creepy haunts and horrors will be the epitome of the spirit of fall. Admission to the Nov. 12 show is free.

Georgia is having a runoff for the Senate Election. This race is crucial for both parties as will determine the control of the Senate. Make sure you make a plan to vote early, by absentee or in person on December 6th! Mercer Votes will be holding a Runoff Results Watch Party starting at 7 pm in Connell Student Center outside of Which Wich on December 6th. Free food will be provided while supplies last. For any questions about voting or…

The Women's Rights Are Human Rights exhibition features international posters on gender-based inequality, violence and discrimination. There will be an interdisciplinary discussion panel on the topic at 4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 26 in the Connell Student Center, Conference Room 2. The panel includes Dr. Natalie Bourdon, Dr. Erin McClenathan, Dr. Amy Nichols-Belo and Dr. Laura Simon and is moderated by Tennille Shuster. A closing reception will follow in the Plunkett Gallery, Hardman Hall, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.…

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…

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.

Do films have the power to break barriers, open minds, and transform lives? Discover the answer during this month’s Africa Film Studies, hosted by Dr. Obidoa and sponsored by the Africana Studies Program. On February 22, we will dive into this question: what do refugees really need? All students, faculty, staff, and the public are invited to join us in Stetson Hall, room 251, as we watch and discuss “The Good Lie,” a film which explores the journey of Sudanese…

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 the College of Professional Advancement and the Center for the Study of Narrative (CSN) for a lecture by Dr. Sjoerd-Jeroen Moenandar, assistant professor in the department of Minorities & Multilingualism at the University of Groningen (the Netherlands) on Tuesday, February 28 at 5:00 PM at the Administration and Conference Center in Room 245. Please contact Dr. Don Redmond, Associate Professor of Counseling and Director of the Center for the Study of Narrative at…