Mercer Events

Reformed University Fellowship Large Group
2025-10-22 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Penfield Hall, Macon, GA, 31207, United States
RUF is a Christian community for the committed and the curious. Join us every Wednesday for free dinner starting at 8PM followed by a time of singing and teaching at 8:30PM. Come check it out! We’d love to have you!

Read for the Record
2025-10-23 08:00 - 17:00
📚 Read for the Record – Thursday, October 23rd
Join us for Read for the Record, a national celebration of reading that brings together millions of volunteers to promote early literacy. You are invited to visit a participating school and read to an elementary classroom of students. Click the link below to review all of the schools, and you can select the one that works best for you.
👉 Sign-Up Link: Click here to select a school!
• Join us and volunteers all over the world to read this year’s chosen book, “See Marcus Grow” written by Marcus Bridgewater and Illustrated by Reggie Brown at an Elementary school class near you! A digital copy will be provided at each school in the classroom on the smartboard.
Helps us fill all the slots and read to as many students as we can and break the record in our community!

Power Your Professional Journey
2025-10-23 13:00 - 13:30 | Online
Mercer University continues to offer innovative programs that connect you to opportunities in today’s workplace. Our programs are designed specifically for working adults, making it possible for you to manage the important things in life while pursuing any one of our industry-focused programs. Please join Mercer’s Office of University Admissions to learn how our evening, weekend, and online curriculum can help you reach your educational goals!

Faculty Research and Teaching Exchange
2025-10-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Stetson Hall, Room 137, Macon
The Faculty Research & Teaching Exchange is a series of events in which faculty members share their research and teaching efforts in a small-group setting. The goal is to spark new connections between faculty members across colleges and schools. Meetings are held in Stetson 137 on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons of selected weeks.
September 17: Dr. Cameron Kunzelman and Dr. Phoebe Moon, CLAS
September 25: Dr. Carol Sargent, Stetson-Hatcher School of Business
October 1: Dr. Katie Northcutt, CLAS
October 15: Dr. Laura Simon, CLAS
October 22: Dr. Adam Keath, Tift College of Education
October 23: Dr. Katie Roseau, CLAS
November 6: Dr. Addie Buerck, Engineering
November 13: Dr. Nathan Myrick, Townsend School of Music

Lights On Afterschool
2025-10-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Connell Student Center Lobby, Macon, GA
Youth Engagement with MerServe! Meet at CSC lobby for Address Info!

Dotan Appelbaum: Severe Optimism Exhibition
2025-10-23 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-24 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-25 16:00 - 20:00 | McEachern Art Center, 332 2nd Street, Macon, 31201
October 3-November 23
Dotan Appelbaum: Severe Optimism
McEachern Art Center, open Thurs.-Sat. 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
Severe Optimism is an exhibition of new work by artist, maker, and writer Dotan Appelbaum. This body of work reflects on the life and ideas of 19th-century English designer and craftsman William Morris, reconsidering their meaning in today’s world. For Morris, design was a way to make sense of the Industrial Revolution and its impact on labor, modes of making, and the built environment. As society now undergoes a digital industrial revolution, these concerns remain urgent. Opening reception October 3 at 6 p.m.

Opening of the 2025 Y. Lynn Holmes Ancient Artifact Exhibit
2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Tarver Library, 1501 Mercer University Dr., Macon, 31207
The unveiling of a new exhibit from the Y. Lynn Holmes Ancient Artifact Collection

Macon Traditional Undergraduate Tutoring
2025-10-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Academic Resource Center, Ryals Hall, Macon, GA, 31207-1515, United States
The ARC provides free, drop-in tutoring to students on the Macon Campus; no appointments are necessary. Peer tutors offer assistance with writing, mathematics, the sciences, foreign languages, and a variety of other academic disciplines. During the fall and spring semesters, tutoring labs are open Sunday-Thursday from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Visit our Macon Traditional Undergraduate Schedule webpage for schedule information.

Mike Jacobs Coach's Show
2025-10-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Wild Wing Cafe, The Shoppes at River Crossing, 5080 Riverside Drive, Suite 100, Macon, GA, 31207, United States
Mercer football head coach Mike Jacobs joins longtime Mercer Radio Network play-by-play announcer Rick Cameron each Thursday evening for the 2025 Mike Jacobs Coach’s Show on stage at the Wild Wing Café in north Macon.
Fans are encouraged to attend the live broadcast of the show which will be held every Thursday evening throughout the 2025 season from 7-8 p.m. at the Shoppes at River Crossing location. The show is slated to preview that week’s opponent for the Bears, as well as highlight select players, coaches and members of the Mercer Football community.
The show is broadcast on SportsMic Radio. Those unable to attend can also watch live via the Mercer Football Facebook page.

BCM Large Group
2025-10-23 20:00 - 21:00 | Newton Chapel
Large Group hosted by BCM every Thursday at 8:00 PM in Newton Chapel. Come fellowship and worship with us every Thursday night!

United Way Friday at Francar's
2025-10-24 11:00 - 20:00 | Francar’s, 1365 Linden Avenue, Macon, GA, 31201
Join us for good food and great fun! Francar’s will donate 10% of its daily sales to Mercer’s United Way Campaign.

Lead the Way in 2025 — Master's in Organizational Leadership Webinar
2025-10-24 12:00 - 12:30 | Online
Mercer University continues to offer innovative graduate degree programs that connect you to opportunities in today’s workplace. Our programs are designed for all students, making it possible for you to manage the important things in life while pursuing a degree in any one of our industry-focused programs. The Organizational Leadership master’s degree program is designed for aspiring or existing leaders who are seeking advanced leadership roles in a variety of settings, including the nonprofit, healthcare, and technology industries. Please join Mercer’s Admissions Office to learn how our graduate evening, weekend, and online curriculum at Mercer University can help you reach your educational goals!

BeautyFull Collaboration: Une Soirée de Musique Française
2025-10-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Join us for an exceptional evening of French chamber music, featuring the less-known string works and the exotic songs of Debussy performed by talented McDuffie Center Young Artists and mezzo-soprano Samantha Mishima Friedman. This concert promises a special atmosphere and a celebration of French musical heritage in the 20th century.

EG Kight Trio
2025-10-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Capricorn Sound Studios, 530 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon, GA, 31201, United States
EG Kight Trio performs at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Capricorn Sound Studios. Buy tickets.

Mercer PA 14th Annual Creepy Crawly 5K
2025-10-25 08:00 - 11:00 | Mercer University Atlanta Campus, 3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, 30341
This run benefits Grace Village Medical Clinic.

Race day registration/packet pickup begins at 8:00 am. Race begins at 9:00am.

Mercer PA Creepy Crawly 5K is a TRAIL run/walk open to all ages. Please note that the trail does not permit strollers and may be difficult for some participants.

Costumes are encouraged!

Dogs on leashes are welcome! Prizes for top runners and best costume!

Cost

$30 online registration fee (shirt included if registered before October 1, 2025). Day of registration will also be available without commemorative Creepy Crawly T-shirt.
$25 registration for seniors 65+. Children 10 and under run free (does not include a T-shirt).

October Service Saturday
2025-10-25 09:00 - 12:00
On Saturday, October 25th, you’ll have a chance to engage with organizations like UCreate and All About Animals!
Stay tuned for details about our upcoming events! Follow @mercermerserve on Instagram for updates.
Please meet at the Connell Student Center lobby at start time to sign in, get instructions for the day, and coordinate rides.
We will have the addresses for each organization printed and displayed at the sign-in table the morning of in case it is your first-time volunteering with that organization 🙂

Mercer Law Open House
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Mercer Law School, 1021 Georgia Avenue, Macon, GA, United States
Visit Mercer Law and hear presentations from Admissions, Financial Planning and Career Services, a student perspective of life at Mercer Law, a tour of the Law School, and an opportunity to meet faculty and current students.

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day
2025-10-25 12:00 - 14:30 | Black Field, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Mercer will celebrate Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day on Saturday, Oct. 25, when the Mercer Bears take on VMI Keydets at home. Each employee is offered up to six football and meal tickets. Registration is not required. The party begins at noon on Black Field, with food catered by Satterfield’s BBQ and will move to Five Star Stadium at 2:30 p.m. to cheer on the Bears. Kickoff is at 3:00 p.m.

Men's Soccer vs. VMI
2025-10-25 12:30 - 14:30 | Betts Stadium, 1501 Mercer University Dr, Macon, 31207
Last home game of the season for the Bears.

Football vs. VMI
2025-10-25 15:00 - 18:00 | Five Star Stadium, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Bears host the Keydets in SoCon action.

Women's Soccer vs. Wofford
2025-10-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Betts Stadium, 1501 Mercer University Dr, Macon, 31207
Final home match of the season for the Bears.

Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.) Information Session (VIRTUAL)
2025-10-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual, GA, United States
Are you driven to make a significant impact in your field and eager to elevate your expertise to the highest level? Discover Mercer University’s Doctor of Public Health! Join us for an engaging virtual information session where you’ll explore the unique opportunities available through our diverse concentrations. Whether you’re just beginning your research or ready to apply this year, this is your chance to delve deep into our rigorous and transformative program. Learn about our innovative curriculum, ask detailed questions about the admissions process, and find out how a doctoral degree from Mercer can empower you to achieve your ambitious career goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to ignite your passion for research, innovation, and leadership. Register now on the website connect link and step into an extraordinary future with Mercer University!

Consider a Career in Counseling — Mercer's M.S. in Counseling Webinar
2025-10-27 17:00 - 17:30 | Online
Mercer University continues to offer innovative graduate degree programs that connect you to opportunities in today’s workplace. Our programs are designed for all students, making it possible for you to manage the important things in life while pursuing a degree in any one of our industry-focused programs. Today, more children, adolescents, and adults face emotional, mental, or behavioral challenges. Mercer University’s Master of Science in Counseling qualifies graduates to help people in their communities tackle such issues. Please join Mercer’s Admissions Office to learn how our graduate evening, weekend, and online curriculum at Mercer University can help you reach your educational goals!

Flu Vaccine Clinic
2025-10-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Penfield Hall, Macon, GA, 31207, United States
We are excited to announce Campus Health will be hosting Flu Vaccine Clinics for Mercer students, faculty and staff again this year. To expedite check-in, please email your completed form and a copy (front and back) of your insurance card to chforms@mercer.edu at least 24 hours before you arrive.

Connecting With Campus Clubs
2025-10-28 15:30 - 17:30 | Campus Clubs, 2193 Vineville Ave., Macon, Georgia, 31204, United States
Campus Clubs is an after-school program in the heart of Macon. While there, volunteers will read to the kids present, tutor them in math, or play fun games with them on their playground!

Spanish Club's General Meeting
2025-10-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Godsey Science Center, Room 103, GA, United States
Come join Mercer Spanish Club for the October General Meeting! We will have mocktails, the club T-shirt design contest, and spooky vibes!
