Founders’ Day began in 1891 and was created as a celebration of Jesse Mercer’s birthday. During the mid-1990’s, 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. This year's keynote speaker is former Ga. Gov. Nathan Deal.

Our first Leader to Leader Symposium will be "layered" in that our speakers will talk about leading during a transition period, while simultaneously responding to COVID-19, and dealing with the day to day leadership responsibilities of their organizations. Zoom link -- mercer.zoom.us/j/93531862742

Mercer Chancellor Dr. R. Kirby Godsey will deliver the University’s 30th annual Harry Vaughan Smith Distinguished Visiting Professor of Religion Lectures Feb. 22-23 in Newton Chapel. Dr. Godsey will present three lectures on the theme “Romancing the Unknown.” The series opens on Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m. with “The Fabric of the Unknown,” followed by “The Myth of God” at 7:30 p.m. The closing lecture, “Amazing Grace,” will be held at 10:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb 23. The lectures,…

Save the Date and Join us for our Virtual Pre-Nursing Workshop Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 10:00a.m. to 11:30a.m. This event is by invitation only and requires a RSVP. Please RSVP at http://evite.me/2zPneVY4Vu by Friday, March 11, 2022.

Welcome to the first French Film Festival at Mercer. You are invited to the screening of 6 French films (All Films presented with English Subtitles) Films and Q&A presented by French Class Students (FRE 252) Films list: - Slalom by Charlène Favier (2021) - The Story of a Three Day Pass (La Permission) by Melvin Van Peebles (1968) - A Tale of Summer (Conte d’Eté) by Eric Rohmer (1996) - The Society of the Spectacle (La Société du spectacle) by…

Read and discuss The War: A Memoir by Marguerite Duras, who painfully waited for news and the return of her husband during WWII. Books and refreshments provided for first qualifying 25 in-person attendees who register. In-person (Macon, GA) and Zoom. Engage in discussion about the book with others who have had similar experiences. Discussion organized by Dr. Katherine Roseau and a small group of students. Dr. Roseau has taught courses on war writing and veterans' issues. Event funded by the…

Please join us for a critical and timely panel discussion on civil discourse and engaging difference. Mercer faculty will focus on Civil Discourse in Higher Education and how to have powerful, nuanced discussions that might engender differing/contrary perspectives. The interdisciplinary discussion will include personal and professional beliefs, theories of knowledge acquisition, and values as they relate to engaging in civil discourse. In-person on the Atlanta campus in Nursing 320 and streaming online (link to be posted closer to the event).…

Please join us for a critical and timely panel discussion on civil discourse and engaging difference. Mercer faculty will focus on Civil Discourse in Higher Education and how to have powerful, nuanced discussions that might engender differing/contrary perspectives. The interdisciplinary discussion will include personal and professional beliefs, theories of knowledge acquisition, and values as they relate to engaging in civil discourse. Join us in person on the Atlanta Campus, Nursing 320, or stream via Echo360 on March 24, 6:30-8:00pm. Free…

This is an opportunity for female students on Mercer's campus to express their art, science projects, fashion, music, etc. to the student body and faculty.

Come join us in Stetson 251 as we watch the movie Adú, a riveting tale on the woes of the refugee crisis.