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SUMMARY:Mercer Social Justice Book Club Movie Night: "Young Lakota"
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Willet Science Center’s auditorium for a screening and discussion of “Young Lakota” to commemorate Native American Heritage Month.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/mercer-social-justice-book-club-movie-night-young-lakota/
LOCATION:Willet Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T160000
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SUMMARY:United Way Friday at ZBeans
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy great food and support a great cause. ZBeans will donate 10% of their day’s sales to Mercer’s United Way Campaign.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/united-way-friday-at-zbeans-2/
LOCATION:Z Beans\, Montpelier Avenue and Cotton Avenue\, Macon\, GA\, 31201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jan%20Crocker":MAILTO:crocker_jh@mercer.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T150000
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SUMMARY:College Bound: An Inside Look at College Admissions
DESCRIPTION:College Bound: An Inside Look at College Admissions\n12pm – 3 p.m. • University Center\nDon’t miss the opportunity to get an inside look at the college admissions process during Mercer’s Homecoming Weekend. Join the Office of University Admissions for a seminar designed for alumni\, faculty\, staff\, friends of the University\, the Middle Georgia community\, and their college-bound students in grades 11-12. Lunch will be provided. Further details and registration information is forthcoming. With questions\, contact Mattie Zanin: (478) 301-2322. To register\, visit College Bound: An Inside Look at Admissions (mercer.edu)
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/college-bound-an-inside-look-at-college-admissions/
LOCATION:University Center\, 1730 Adams Drive\, Macon\, 31220
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Faculty & Staff,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T100000
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SUMMARY:Homecoming 5K
DESCRIPTION:Homecoming 5K\n8 a.m. • Five Star Stadium • $20\nThe 2023 installment of the Mercer University Homecoming 5K race will consist of two laps around the beautiful Mercer University campus with a short trip through Five Star Stadium and along Coleman Avenue. Registration includes a Homecoming 5K t-shirt based on availability. Pre-registration is now open. For more information\, contact Todd Thomas: (478) 301-2370.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/homecoming-5k/
LOCATION:Five Star Stadium\, 1501 Mercer University Drive\, Macon\, 31207
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Faculty & Staff,Public,Student
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260831T041924
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SUMMARY:Alice in Wonderland\, Presented by Mercer Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Alice in Wonderland\, presented by Mercer Theatre\n10 a.m. – 11 a.m. • Tattnall Square Park – Family Friendly! • Free\nJoin us for a bear-y free children’s theatre event at 10am on Saturday morning! Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” re-imagined\, adapted\, and directed by Mercer Theatre’s own Scot Mann. The familiar plot with its beloved characters is set in a steampunk world where the Victorian era meets science fiction through design and special effects. Family-friendly and in the beautiful Tattnall Square Park\, free coffee for adults (sorry\, cubs) will be provided by Z Beans. Please follow signs to the performance area at the southwest corner of the park. Appropriate for all audiences\, this performance is free and no registration is required. For more information\, contact Frani Rollins: (478) 301-2975.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/alice-in-wonderland-presented-by-mercer-theatre/
LOCATION:Tattnall Square Park\, 1155 College St\, Macon\, GA\, 31201
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts,Faculty & Staff,Public,Student
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T140000
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SUMMARY:College of Health Professions Tailgate
DESCRIPTION:College of Health Professions Tailgate\n11 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Black Field • Free\nThe faculty\, staff\, and students in the College of Health Professions welcome you to visit our tailgate prior to the Homecoming game. Everyone is welcome – returning alumni\, current students\, prospective students\, and family members. Come find out what is going on in the College and share in our dessert buffet. We will also have giveaways to take to the game. For more information\, contact Pamela Green: (678) 547-6208.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/college-of-health-professions-tailgate/
LOCATION:Black Field\, 1501 Mercer University Drive\, Macon\, 31207
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Faculty & Staff,Public,Student
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T140000
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SUMMARY:McAfee School of Theology Homecoming Tailgate
DESCRIPTION:McAfee School of Theology Homecoming Tailgate\n11:30 a.m. • Black Field • Free\nPlease join us for the annual McAfee School of Theology Homecoming Tailgate! Alums\, faculty\, staff\, and current students with their friends/family are invited to tailgate with us prior to the game on the Black Field beginning at 11:30 a.m. For more information and to register\, contact Nikki Hardeman.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/mcafee-school-of-theology-homecoming-tailgate/
LOCATION:Black Field\, 1501 Mercer University Drive\, Macon\, 31207
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Faculty & Staff,Public,Student
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T140000
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SUMMARY:College of Pharmacy Homecoming Tailgate
DESCRIPTION:College of Pharmacy Homecoming Tailgate\n12 p.m. – 2 p.m. • Black Field • Free\nThe College of Pharmacy invites students\, faculty\, staff\, alumni\, and friends to join us for our Homecoming Tailgate in Macon. Come by and enjoy an afternoon of fun and food before the big game. Everyone is welcome! With questions\, contact Genice Johnson\, Director of Alumni Services\, at johnson_g@mercer.edu or (678) 547-6306.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/college-of-pharmacy-homecoming-tailgate/
LOCATION:Black Field\, 1501 Mercer University Drive\, Macon\, 31207
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Faculty & Staff,Public,Student
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T143000
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SUMMARY:Stetson-Hatcher School of Business Homecoming Tailgate
DESCRIPTION:Stetson-Hatcher School of Business Homecoming Tailgate\n12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. • Black Field • Free\nThe Stetson-Hatcher School of Business would like to welcome our Alumni\, Students\, Prospective Students\, Faculty\, Staff\, Family\, and Friends to join our 2023 tailgate before the game. Please come and enjoy free food and drinks! Hang out with some old friends and make some new ones! We can’t wait to see you! Registration is not required. For more information\, contact Dollie Shankle: (478) 301-2832.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/stetson-hatcher-school-of-business-homecoming-tailgate/
LOCATION:Black Field\, 1501 Mercer University Drive\, Macon\, 31207
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Faculty & Staff,Public,Student
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T193000
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SUMMARY:Flip the Switch for Christmas Light Display
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we “flip the switch” on the Light More Homes Christmas light display in Mercer Village. In addition to turning on the lights for the first time this holiday season\, there also will be an announcement of the Chick-fil-A programming contest winners\, pictures with Mrs. Claus and the Grinch\, and hot chocolate. \nThe show will run each night from 6-10 p.m. until Jan. 6. \nMacon Area Habitat for Humanity’s Light More Homes annual Christmas light display brings joy to thousands each year and helps us literally “light more homes” by raising funds to build homes in Bibb and Jones counties.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/flip-the-switch-for-christmas-light-display/
LOCATION:Mercer Village\, Macon\, GA\, 31210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T144500
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SUMMARY:33rd Mercer University Press Authors Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Mercer University Press invites you to join our group of well-respected authors and enjoy an elegant lunch.\nThirty-Third Authors Luncheon\nSaturday\, December 9\, 2023\n10:30am – 11:55am; 1:30pm – 2:45pm\nAutographing and Book Sales \n12:00pm-1:30pm\nLuncheon and Presentations \nInterContinental Buckhead Atlanta\n3315 Peachtree Road\, NE\nAtlanta
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/33rd-mercer-university-press-authors-luncheon/
LOCATION:InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta\, 3315 Peachtree Rd\, NE\, Atlanta\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T160000
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SUMMARY:Winter Artist Market
DESCRIPTION:The McEachern Art Center is excited to announce its first Winter Artist Market on December 9th from 11-4 at 332 Second Street\, Macon\, GA! The market is free to attend and will include 20+ vendors. The market will have vendors specializing in ceramics\, painting\, jewelry\, vintage clothing\, antique home goods\, printmaking\, and more!
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/winter-artist-market/
LOCATION:McEachern Art Center\, 332 2nd Street\, Macon\, 31201
CATEGORIES:Arts,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Johnny%20Cohen":MAILTO:cohen_j@mercer.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260831T041924
CREATED:20240108T152442Z
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SUMMARY:At the Speed of Trust: An Interactive Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Engaged Learning and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives on Wednesday\, January 17\, for an interactive lunch and learn that explores how diversity\, equity\, and inclusion intersect with service and civic engagement. Participation is open to Mercer faculty\, staff\, students\, and community partners. Registration is required: bit.ly/engagedlunch. \nDoors will open at 11:30 am. Participants are encouraged to arrive at 11:30 am\, so there’s ample time to grab your free lunch and engage in informal networking before the program starts at noon.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/at-the-speed-of-trust-an-interactive-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:Connell Student Center\, Conference Room 1\, 1501 Mercer University Dr\, Macon\, 31207
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff,Public,Student
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T193000
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SUMMARY:Roberts Academy Speaker Series With Malcolm Mitchell
DESCRIPTION:Roberts Academy at Mercer University is launching its Speaker Series with Malcolm Mitchell on Tuesday\, Jan. 23\, from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.\, in the Presidents Dining Room in the University Center on the Macon campus. “Overcoming Reading Challenges – Stories of Success” is a free program presented by Roberts Academy\, a transitional school for children with dyslexia. Learn more.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/roberts-academy-speaker-series-with-malcolm-mitchell/
LOCATION:Presidents Dining Room\, 1501 Mercer University Drive\, Macon\, 31207
CATEGORIES:Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roberts%20Academy%20at%20Mercer%20University":MAILTO:info@robertsacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T210000
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SUMMARY:College Town Film Series 2024
DESCRIPTION:This Thursday\, Jan. 25\, kicks off the first week of the College Town Throwback Film Series! Students from Mercer University\, Middle Georgia State University\, and Wesleyan College will be able to see movies for FREE at the historic Douglass Theatre downtown at 7 p.m. MGA’s Dr. Patrick Brennan will show “Paper Moon” on January 25th. Mercer’s Evey Wilson Wetherbee will be showing “Back to the Future” on February 1. Wesleyan’s Tom Ellington will show “Groundhog Day” on February 8. Come out and enjoy the fun! Free for students and $5 for the public.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/college-town-film-series-2024/
LOCATION:Douglass Theatre\, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.\, Macon\, GA\, 31201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public,Student
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260831T041924
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SUMMARY:National School Counseling Week: "You Can't Pour From an Empty Cup"
DESCRIPTION:National School Counseling Week 2024 \nSchool counselors play an integral role in K-12 student success by helping students form healthy goals\, mindsets\, and behaviors that promote academic learning and the development of supportive skills such as time management\, perseverance\, self-motivation\, and self-direction (ASCA\, 2019). \nMercer University celebrates the work of school counselors in our state! Join us for a free webinar series for National School Counseling Week February 5-9\, 2024. \nZoom link: https://mercer.zoom.us/j/5175941091 \nMercer University is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider and CEUs are available for attendees \nMonday\, February 5 \n12pm-1pm \nCha’Kesha Spencer\, MS\, LPC\, Mercer University Doctoral Candidate \nPresentation: You can’t pour from an empty cup: Black counselor wellness practices and barriers to wellness
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/national-school-counseling-week-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Admissions - Graduate/Professional,Public,Student
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ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan%20Riechel":MAILTO:riechel_me@mercer.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T083000
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SUMMARY:Mercer Dance Team College Prep Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mercer University Dance Team for a college prep clinic. Participants will learn choreography to the Mercer fight song\, as well as both a hip hop and pom dance. A “gameday” and technique session has also been included as part of the agenda. Following the clinic\, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a question and answer session with current members of the Mercer Dance Team. This clinic will be held on Sunday\, February 11th beginning at 8:30am in the University Center Intramural Courts. The registration fee will be waived for current Mercer students. Be sure to check out the post on the Mercer Dance Team Instagram to register for the event (@mercerdanceteam)!
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/mercer-dance-team-college-prep-clinic/
LOCATION:University Center Intramural Courts
CATEGORIES:Public,Student
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T190000
DTSTAMP:20260831T041924
CREATED:20240207T170902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T170902Z
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SUMMARY:A Panel Discussion on the Intersection of Housing and Food Insecurity
DESCRIPTION:Join MerServe and Mercer Votes for a Panel Discussion on the Intersection of Housing and Food Insecurity on Thursday\, February 15th from 5:30 PM – 7 PM in the Willet Auditorium. This event will bring together experts\, advocates\, and community leaders to explore the relationship between housing and food security in Macon\, Bibb. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to the ongoing conversation.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/a-panel-discussion-on-the-intersection-of-housing-and-food-insecurity/
LOCATION:Willet Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="MerServe":MAILTO:Volunteer@mercer.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T203000
DTSTAMP:20260831T041924
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SUMMARY:Africa Film Series: “93 Days”
DESCRIPTION:Do films have the power to break barriers\, open minds\, and transform lives? Discover the answer at the Africa Film Series\, hosted by Dr. Obidoa and Sponsored by the Africana Studies Program and Quad Works. On February 21\, students\, faculty\, staff\, and the public are welcome to join us in Stetson 251 at 6:30 P.M. as we watch and discuss “93 Days”\, a film based on the true story of men and women who risked their lives and made sacrifices to save masses from the consequences of the Ebola Disease. Extra credit can be earned for diverse programs. Delicious refreshments will be served!
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/africa-film-series-93-days/
LOCATION:Stetson Hall\, Room 251\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff,Public,Student
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ORGANIZER;CN="Quadworks":MAILTO:quadworks@mercer.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T173000
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SUMMARY:Images of Positive Aging: A Guided Response Tour Photography Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join Engage for Images of Positive Aging: A Guided Response Tour Photography Exhibition of images used in an interprofessional education activity with health professions students to promote positive aging. Participants will be introduced to the 4Ms framework of age-friendly healthcare and view the photographs using a Guided Response Tour approach. Engage faculty will facilitate a brief discussion at the conclusion on the event. \nThis exhibition is the result of an activity supported by a Mercer Health Sciences Interprofessional Education Grant including students and faculty from the College of Health Professions\, College of Pharmacy\, and Georgia Baptist College of Nursing. \nEngage is an interdisciplinary team of clinician educators in the Mercer University College of Health Professions and College of Pharmacy including David Taylor\, Leslie Taylor\, Jennifer de la Cruz\, and Susan Miller. \nEngage is part of Georgia Gear\, a multi-institute partnership whose goal is to improve clinical care and quality of life for older adults and their families in Georgia.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/images-of-positive-aging-a-guided-response-tour-photography-exhibition/
LOCATION:Mercer Innovation Center\, 1501 Mercer University Dr\, Macon\, GA\, 31207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Engage":MAILTO:taylor_dw@mercer.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T200000
DTSTAMP:20260831T041924
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SUMMARY:"Breaking the News" Screening and Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of “Breaking the News” and a panel discussion on Thursday\, Feb. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Willet Science Center \nWho decides which stories get told? A scrappy group of women and LGBTQ+ journalists buck the white male-dominated status quo\, banding together to launch The 19th*\, a digital news startup aiming to combat misinformation. A story of an America in flux\, and the voices often left out of the narrative\, the documentary “Breaking the News” shows change doesn’t come easy. \nAfter the screening\, there will be a panel discussion including: \nSofi Gratas\, Reporter with GPB (Georgia Public Broadcasting) \nTanya Ott\, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Journalist in Residence at The Reg Murphy Center for Collaborative Journalism\, Mercer University \nTracie Powell\, Founder of The Pivot Fund \nKeith Reed\, Editor\, Capital B News \nModerated by Liz Jarvis Fabian\, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow at Mercer University
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/breaking-the-news-screening-and-panel/
LOCATION:Willet Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260831T041924
CREATED:20240305T213645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T213645Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Visionary Student Panel Showcase
DESCRIPTION:If you could wave a magic wand and fix one problem in your community\, what would it be? \nSince 2015\, Mercer undergraduates on the Macon campus have been tackling this question via the Visionary Student Panel (VSP) program. Through VSP\, students receive coaching to support their development of a 5-minute project pitch that addresses a real-world problem at the local or regional level. Following the VSP showcase\, participating students can apply for mini-grant funding from the Center for Engaged Learning. With continued coaching and mentorship\, funded projects will be implemented during the 2024-25 academic year. \nOur 2024 VSP Presenters are Aarushi Verma\, Aditya Vayalapalli\, Aleem Patni\, Bekehm Mohn\, Callie Lowery\, Manas Patel\, Raina Singhal\, Sanjna Desai\, Savannah French\, Shan Khan\, Sreeja Pandiri\, and Zachary Carman.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/2024-visionary-student-panel-showcase/
LOCATION:Willet Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center%20for%20Engaged%20Learning":MAILTO:CEL@mercer.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T183000
DTSTAMP:20260831T041924
CREATED:20240315T164225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T164323Z
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SUMMARY:Roberts Academy Presents: Discovering Dyslexia with Allison Hawkins
DESCRIPTION:The primary goal of the Discovering Dyslexia Community Education Series is to educate Middle Georgia families about dyslexia while also providing a supportive platform for caregivers to ask questions and get answers. Each session will feature an expert guest who will be available to address inquiries on topics such as: the diagnostic process\, occupational therapy\, speech and language pathology\, the Orton-Gillingham Approach\, mental health\, and more. \nAllison Hawkins is an occupational therapist with 17 years of experience. She currently works at the Georgia Academy for the Blind\, but her professional journey also includes valuable experience in the outpatient pediatric department at Atrium Health Navicent\, where she specializes in assisting children facing sensory processing challenges and learning differences. \nThroughout her career\, Allison has consistently demonstrated a fervent commitment to comprehensively assessing children and understanding the interplay between sensory processing\, learning\, and skill development
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/roberts-academy-presents-discovering-dyslexia-with-allison-hawkins/
LOCATION:Woodruff House\, 988 Bond St.\, Macon\, GA\, 31201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roberts%20Academy%20at%20Mercer%20University":MAILTO:info@robertsacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T203000
DTSTAMP:20260831T041924
CREATED:20240315T163932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T163932Z
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SUMMARY:Africa Film Series "Asmaa"
DESCRIPTION:Do films have the power to break barriers\, open minds\, and transform lives? Discover the answer at the Africa Film Series\, hosted by Dr. Obidoa and Sponsored by the Africana Studies Program and Quad Works. On March 20th\, students\, faculty\, staff\, and the public are welcome to join us in Stetson 251 as we watch and discuss “Asmaa”\, a film about a woman’s battle against the social prejudice that comes with having a positive HIV status. Delicious refreshments will be served!
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/africa-film-series-asmaa/
LOCATION:Stetson Hall\, Room 251\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Quadworks":MAILTO:quadworks@mercer.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260831T041924
CREATED:20231013T153929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T142753Z
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SUMMARY:Women's History Month Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Dorothy Roberts\, the 14th Penn Integrates Knowledge Professor and George A. Weiss University Professor of Law and Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania\, with give a Women’s History Month lecture on “Policing Black Women: The Urgency of Reproductive Justice.” The event will take place 6-8 p.m. March 21. Location TBD. The public is invited.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/womens-history-month-lecture/
LOCATION:Willet Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Faculty & Staff,Public,Student
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T123000
DTSTAMP:20260831T041924
CREATED:20240315T164041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T164041Z
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SUMMARY:Roberts Academy Presents Discovering Dyslexia With Orton-Gillingham Expert Ellen Hill
DESCRIPTION:The primary goal of the Discovering Dyslexia Community Education Series is to educate Middle Georgia families about dyslexia while also providing a supportive platform for caregivers to ask questions and get answers. Each session will feature an expert guest who will be available to address inquiries on topics such as: the diagnostic process\, occupational therapy\, speech and language pathology\, the Orton-Gillingham Approach\, mental health\, and more. \nEllen Hill is an educator and Mercer alumna with more than 30 years of teaching experience. Ellen has taught hundreds of teachers the fundamentals of reading instruction and has presented locally and nationally at conferences hosted by the International Dyslexia Association\, the Orton-Gillingham Academy\, the SSATB\, and the Georgia Independent School Association.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/roberts-academy-presents-discovering-dyslexia-with-orton-gillingham-expert-ellen-hill/
LOCATION:Bear’s Books\, 835 Forsyth St\, Macon\, 31201
CATEGORIES:Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roberts%20Academy%20at%20Mercer%20University":MAILTO:info@robertsacademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260831T041924
CREATED:20240312T204733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T204733Z
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SUMMARY:G. Van Greene Distinguished Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Deanna L. Kelly\, Pharm.D.\, BCPP\, professor of psychiatry at the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Medicine\, will deliver the 2024 G. Van Greene Distinguished Lecture at Mercer University College of Pharmacy in Atlanta. \nThe lecture\, titled “Advancing Personalized Care in People with Severe Mental Health Conditions\,” promises to offer valuable insights into the evolving landscape of mental health treatment. \nThe lecture\, scheduled for 11 a.m. March 27 in Mercer’s Cecil B. Day Hall auditorium in Atlanta\, is free and open to the public.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/g-van-greene-distinguished-lecture/
LOCATION:Cecil B. Day Hall Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260831T041924
CREATED:20240305T214452Z
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SUMMARY:At the Speed of Trust: An Interactive Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Engaged Learning\, Office of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives\, and the Georgia Baptist College of Nursing on Wednesday\, March 27 for an interactive discussion that explores the intersection of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in our service and civic engagement partnerships. Participation is open to Mercer faculty\, staff\, students\, and community partners on the Atlanta campus. \nParticipants should bring their lunch; however\, light refreshments/dessert will be provided. Registration is required for this event: bit.ly/engagedlunch.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/at-the-speed-of-trust-an-interactive-lunch-and-learn-2/
LOCATION:College of Nursing Building\, Room 226\, 3001 Mercer University Drive\, Atlanta\, 30341
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:20240327T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260831T041924
CREATED:20240320T130406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T130406Z
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SUMMARY:Fiction Craft Talk by Sams Chair Tiphanie Yanique
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Tiphanie Yanique\, Mercer’s 2024 Ferrol A. Sams Distinguished Chair of English\, will give a craft talk titled “Realisms: Resisting White Supremacy to Develop Character in Fiction and in Yourself” on Mar. 27 at 4 p.m. in CSC 1. This lecture is free and open to the public. \nTiphanie Yanique is a poet\, novelist\, essayist and short story writer from the U.S. Virgin Islands. Her poetry collection Wife won the Bocas Prize in Caribbean poetry and the United Kingdom’s Forward/Felix Dennis Prize for a First Collection. Her novels and short story collections include Monster in the Middle\, which was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Awards and on numerous best of the year lists\, Land of Love and Drowning\, which won the Phillis Wheatley Award for Pan-African Literature and was a finalist for the Orion Award in Environmental Literature\, and How to Escape from a Leper Colony. In addition\, she is author of the picture book I Am the Virgin Islands.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/fiction-craft-talk-by-sams-chair-tiphanie-yanique/
LOCATION:Connell Student Center\, Conference Room 1\, 1501 Mercer University Dr\, Macon\, 31207
CATEGORIES:Public,Student
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creative%20Writing%20and%20English":MAILTO:rathburn_ct@mercer.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T150000
DTSTAMP:20260831T041924
CREATED:20240123T192921Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Atlanta Research Conference
DESCRIPTION:The fourteenth annual Atlanta and Regional Academic Centers Research Conference will take place on Saturday\, April 6\, 2024\, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, in the Administration and Conference Center building on Mercer’s Atlanta campus. \nThe conference will showcase research by students and faculty representing all colleges across Mercer’s Atlanta\, Macon\, Douglas County\, and Henry County locations.
URL:https://events.mercer.edu/event/2024-atlanta-research-conference/
LOCATION:Administration and Conference Center\, 2930 Flowers Road South\, Atlanta\, 30341
CATEGORIES:Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr.%20Cameron%20Miller":MAILTO:Miller_C@mercer.edu
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