April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. In recognition of this month Mercer School of Medicine, in partnership with Resilient Middle Georgia, will hold a virtual screening of the documentary, "Resilience." Following the movie a short discussion will be held. Register in advance to receive the zoom link: https://mercer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYsdu6orz0rEtJ2awfBhfcfM7ZbNZaT_CEj Resilience explores the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the movement to treat and prevent toxic stress. Runtime: 1 hour

The office of International Programs and The Center for Career and Professional Development have partnered to teach students how to use studying abroad to their advantage.

Baccalaureate is a faith-based service that is student led and held in Willingham Auditorium. Macon undergrad students will process across the campus in regalia before the event, will touch Jesse Mercer’s head for luck and see their faculty before the event. Students can RSVP by using the link on the Baccalaureate website: https://www.mercer.edu/commencement/baccalaureate/.

Join Mercer's Art Department for the opening reception of Alexa Kleinbard's exhibition "Storm Songs." The artist will speak about the works on display at 6 p.m. followed by an informal reception in the galleries. Refreshments are provided, and admission is always free. “The catalyst for these drawings and paintings is my lifelong interest in the natural world and humans’ impact on it," Kleinbard said. "The stories of plants, how they heal us, feed us, clothe us and give us oxygen…

Save the date and join us for our virtual fall 2022 Pre-Nursing Workshop from 10 a.m.-noon on Sept. 10. This event is by invitation only and requires a RSVP. Please RSVP at http://evite.me/xH9D1Gdgkx by Sept. 9. If you have any questions, please contact Tammy Hughes at (678) 547-6517 or hughes_tm@mercer.edu.

Mercer University's 17th Annual Building the Beloved Community Symposium welcomes Daniel Hill, pastor of Chicago's River City Community Church and author of White Awake: An Honest Look at What It Means to Be White. The symposium gathers members of the community and faculty, staff, and students across racial and denominational lines to work toward racial justice and reconciliation as a part of their faith. This year's theme: What is my responsibility for racial justice and healing?

An epic tale spanning 40 years in the life of Celie (Whoopi Goldberg), an African-American woman living in Georgia who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. This gripping historical fiction is based on the novel by Alice Walker, originally from Middle Georgia. The Oprah-produced 1985 film will screen here at The Grand before the musical movie filmed only blocks away in downtown Macon premieres next year.

Save the date and join us for our virtual fall 2022 Pre-Pharmacy Workshop from noon-1 p.m. Sept. 22. This event is by invitation only and requires a RSVP. Please RSVP at http://evite.me/ed9tntr6Dd by Sept. 21. If you have any questions, please call (678) 547-6517 or email hughes_tm@mercer.edu.

Join us for United Way Friday at Amici. Amici will donate 10% of the day's profit to Mercer's United Way Campaign!

Join us at Francar's to enjoy great food and support a great cause! Francar's will donate 10% of its daily sales to Mercer's United Way Campaign.