Mercer Events

Pickleball Club
2026-04-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-09 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Tattnall Pickleball Center, 1155 College St., Macon, GA, 31201
Pickleball Club Practice, Tuesday and Thursdays from 6:30-8 at Tattnall Courts. Admittance $3 on Tuesdays. All skill levels are welcome. Learn how to play pickleball as well as participate in competitions and games. DM Instagram @mu_pickleball.ball for GroupMe link.

MBA Coffee Chat
2026-04-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Online
Grab a cup of coffee, tea or preferred beverage and stop by online to chat about the Mercer Master in Business Administration (MBA) program. No official agenda. No presentation. Just an opportunity to connect with MBA Admissions, the occasional faculty member or student and get the information you are looking for and your questions answered.

Still Small Voice
2026-04-08 10:00 - 10:30 | Online
A midweek reading and prayer.
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Rev. Dr. Greg DeLoach, Dean, School of Theology

Focus on Your Future: Career Planning With CCPD
2026-04-08 10:10 - 11:10 | Willet Auditorium
Attention first-year students! The last Mercer Leadership Fellows workshop will be held on April 8 at 10:10 a.m. in the Willet Auditorium. All first-year students are invited regardless of previous involvement. There is still time to complete the program and earn a graduation medallion! If you have questions, email hamlin_brianna@mercer.edu to learn more.

Garden of Self
2026-04-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Business and Education Building, Room 116
CAPS Atlanta and the Global Engagement Office invite you to: Garden of Self. Take a pause to reflect, share your story and grow in community. Through a guided art activity, create your own Garden of Self and explore what helps you thrive in our global campus community. Snacks will be provided. RSVP encouraged.

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) Information Session (VIRTUAL)
2026-04-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Join us for an upcoming virtual information session to learn more about Mercer University’s Occupational Therapy (OTD) program in Atlanta, Georgia! Whether you are just beginning to explore the field or actively preparing your application, this session offers a valuable opportunity to connect with faculty, gain insight into our innovative curriculum, and get your questions answered about the admissions process. Discover how earning an OTD degree from Mercer can help you achieve your professional goals and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Don’t miss this chance to take the next step in your journey toward becoming a compassionate and skilled occupational therapy professional. Register now on the website connect link – we look forward to meeting you!

M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology Webinar
2026-04-08 17:00 - 17:45 | Online
Join the Tift College of Education for an information session regarding the admissions process and application requirements for obtaining your M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology. Explore how Mercer can support you in advancing your career.

Virtual B.S.N. Information Session
2026-04-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Join us virtually to learn more about our BSN program, admissions requirements and the history of Mercer University’s Georgia Baptist College of Nursing.

Pre-Health Pathway Drop In Session
2026-04-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Douglas County Regional Academic Center, 975 Blairs Bridge Road, Lithia Springs, GA, 30122, United States
Mercer University Douglas
975 Blairs Bridge Rd
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
United States
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!

Master of Arts in Teaching: Initial Teaching Certification Webinar
2026-04-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Thank you for your interest in Mercer’s Master of Arts in Teaching program! Our schools and districts are in need of transformational educators, and we commend you on beginning your journey to becoming a certified educator in Georgia. Mercer’s Tift College of Education is the largest private preparer of educators in the state of Georgia. Join us for a webinar to discuss our programs for initial teacher certification.
During this webinar, we will cover the certification rules in Georgia in general before taking a deep dive into Mercer’s MAT program. We look forward to chatting with you there about all that Mercer has to offer.

Discover Mercer Pharmacy
2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Join us for Discover Mercer Pharmacy and learn how Mercer’s PharmD Program will prepare you for your future career as a Pharmacist. This virtual information session will provide you with insight from faculty and students and provide you an opportunity to ask questions about the PharmD Program and admissions process.
After registering, you’ll be provided the link to join.

An Evening With Mercer University Chancellor Dr. R. Kirby Godsey
2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Mercer Innovation Center, 1501 Mercer University Dr, Macon, GA, 31207, United States
Our Legacy, Our Future: A Dinner Conversation on Leadership, Character and Service.
Hosted by the Presidential Fellows and the Center for Leadership, Ethics and Service.
All members of the Mercer University community are invited to a special evening and dinner conversation with Mercer University Chancellor and former President Dr. R. Kirby Godsey. Drawing on his leadership journey, Dr. Godsey will share insights that invite us to consider what it means to lead with integrity, courage and a commitment to the greater good. His reflections will be followed by a conversation with the Presidential Fellows. Together, they will explore the enduring legacy of leadership at Mercer and the responsibility of shaping its future through character, service and purpose-driven leadership.
RSVP required by April 1 to attend. RSVP here.

Pharmacy Pathways
2026-04-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Join us as we follow the paths of two Mercer Pharmacy alumni as they reflect on their pharmacy careers. This candid discussion will feature successes, challenges, lessons learned, and a Q&A session.
Guest Speakers:
Marvin R. Smith, PharmD ’00
Director of Pharmacy Services and Deputy Director of Supplies Management Agency, Public Hospitals Authority of the Bahamas
Dr. Smith has served as Chief Pharmacist for all three public hospitals in The Bahamas and held national leadership roles, including Director of the Bahamas National Drug Agency. He currently serves as Deputy Director of the Supply-chain Management Agency and Executive Director of the Caribbean Association of Pharmacists.
An international leader, Dr. Smith has delivered 200+ lectures across 40+ countries, authored 35+ publications, and helped draft key legislation, including the Pharmacy Act of The Bahamas.
Laura McElroy, PharmD
Former Administrative Director of Pharmacy, Maury Regional Medical Center
Pharmacy Manager, Maury Regional Medical Center System
Dr. McElroy is a board-certified pharmacist with nearly 30 years of experience across hospital, psychiatric, home infusion, long-term care, and industry settings. She served in multiple leadership roles at Maury Regional Medical Center, including Administrative Director of Pharmacy, where she advanced medication safety, formulary management, and regulatory compliance. She led key initiatives, including USP 797 adherence, diversion-prevention systems, and operational improvements. Now semi-retired, she serves as a part-time pharmacy manager at a rural hospital and continues to contribute to the field through published research and professional collaboration.
https://mercer.zoom.us/j/96135441800
Meeting ID: 961 3544 1800

Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) Wednesday Night Large Group
2026-04-08 20:00 - 21:30 | 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!

Sandwich Making
2026-04-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Centenary United Methodist Church
Join Mercer DSA in making meals for the food-insecure in Middle Georgia! This event occurs every Thursday at 11 AM at the Fellowship Hall of Centenary United Methodist Church, where we make and distribute sandwiches to community fridges in the area.

Macon Retirement and Recognition Ceremony
2026-04-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Medical School Auditorium, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
President Penny L. Elkins cordially invites you to the Retirement and Recognition Ceremony for faculty and staff of Mercer University on the Macon campus.

Senior Celebration: Senior Spectacular
2026-04-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Cruz Plaza, GA, United States
Come out to Cruz Plaza to celebrate with the president, provost, academic deans, and faculty at a fun senior mix-and-mingle! Grab free “Senior” vinyl stickers and buttons, “Class of 2026” shirts, enjoy shaved ice, and build your own popcorn treat. Stop by to ask the Registrar’s Office your commencement questions and strike a pose at our photo stations!

Senior Celebration: Senior Single Shots Day 1
2026-04-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Cruz Plaza Bear Statue
Bring your cap, gown, and Mercer spirit to the Bear Statue by Cruz Plaza for a celebratory graduation photo with a Mercer photographer! (No confetti or alcohol bottles, please.)

Shalom Mercer Meeting
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Knight Hall, Room 108
Shalom Mercer
Spring Meeting Dates
January 15th: Judaism 101 – An introductory crash course about Judaism and its history
February 5th: Tu BiSh’vat – Learn about and celebrate the holiday of Tu BiSh’vat! It’s tree day!
February 19th: History of American Jews – A lecture from our vice president, Ben Cohen
March 12th: Purim Mini Carnival – Learn about Purim with a mini carnival and games!
April 9th: Passover Seder – Learn about the Passover seder and eat matzo with us!
All meetings are 6-7 p.m., Knight 108
Free Food
To request alternate formats or accessible seating du eto disability, please contact Lu Borgia at 11063476@live.mercer.edu prior to the event.

EG Kight
2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Capricorn Sound Studios, 530 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon, GA, 31201, United States
With her rich vocals, captivating guitar style, and hefty catalog of well-crafted original songs, EG Kight has entertained audiences around the globe in true southern style. Her unique blend of “country flavored southern fried blues” appeals to fans across the genres.

Kight’s original songs have been recorded by several major blues artists, including Koko Taylor, Dorothy Moore, Ally Venable, and Ann Rabson and Bob Margolin. Some songs have aired on five major TV networks and in film. And two songs aired on the SEC Network’s “TrueSouth” show, and are now found on the ESPN Spotify playlist.

Kight performs as a solo, and as a trio, with Gary Porter on drums/percussion/harmonica/vocals, and Ken Wynn on guitar/dobro/vocals. Formed in 2018, Kight says “This trio excites me in a way I haven’t felt before. The three of us have performed together in my Georgia band for over 20 years, and Gary and Ken are like brothers to me. This stripped down version allows for a tighter show with sweet harmonies.”

Kight’s trio album release, “Sticks & Strings”, debuted at the #10 on the Billboard Blues Chart.

With 21 blues music industry nominations over the last 25 years, Kight continues to write new songs and perform more live shows, taking her music to various stages across the country.

“She’s as classy, sassy, confident and credible as they come. Kight provides new hues for the blues while ensuring they remain compelling and engaging all at the same time.” – American Songwriter Magazine

BCM Large Group
2026-04-09 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!

Leading the Way With an Online MBA Webinar
2026-04-10 12:15 - 13:00 | Online
Join our graduate admissions director for an information session about how Mercer’s Online MBA can fit into your busy schedule. During the session, we will discuss course information, the admissions process, and answer any questions you may have.

Honors Convocation
2026-04-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Toney Auditorium, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Mercer University
Honors Convocation
2026
April 10 | 4 p.m.
Toney Auditorium in Willingham Hall
Macon Campus
Faculty in Academic Regalia

Embody: 2026 Senior Art and Design Exhibition
2026-04-10 16:00 - 20:00 | McEachern Art Center, 332 2nd Street, Macon, 31201
Welcome to Embody, an exhibition exploring what it means to inhabit a body in space. The works presented here examine the tension between the physical and the spiritual, beauty and rawness, memory and invention. Featuring eight seniors of the 2026 Mercer University Class of Art and Design, this exhibition approaches the body as both subject and vessel — personal, political, imagined and real. Each artist engages embodiment through their own lens, inviting viewers to consider their own presence within the gallery and beyond it. Embody asks you to slow down and become aware: of sensation, of emotion, of memory. It creates room for wonder, discomfort, reflection and connection. The body is not presented as fixed or singular, but as something fluid—shaped by history, environment, and lived experience. Working across ceramics, photography, illustration, fashion, performance, and expanded media, the artists build a layered environment that reflects the complexity of being human. What you encounter here is not just an image of the body, but an experience of it. Opening reception Friday, April 10 at 6 p.m.

Mercer Writers' Club
2026-04-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Ryals Hall, Room 205
Writers’ Club Meeting Every Friday at 5pm in Ryals Hall 205. Chill and write in a distraction-free environment. Meet other writers. Share and discuss your work.
To request alternative formats or other accommodations for a disability for this event, please contact the event organizer at least seven days before the event date.

Senior Celebration: Senior Single Shots Day 2
2026-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Godsey Administration Building, Historic Quad
Bring your cap, gown, and Mercer spirit to the Godsey Administration Building in Historic Quad for a celebratory graduation photo with a Mercer photographer! (No confetti or alcohol bottles, please.)

Mercer Jazz Ensemble: Mood Indigo
2026-04-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
“Mood Indigo,” “Red Clay,” “Blue in Green”… an evening of colorful masterworks from Duke Ellington, Freddie Hubbard, Miles Davis and more.

Workshop and Breakfast: Map Your Path, Target Roles, Land Interviews
2026-04-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Trustees Dining Room, 3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, 30341
Open to all Mercer Bears on the Atlanta campus!
Want the insider secrets that actually help you get hired? This interactive workshop is designed for students who want clarity, confidence, and a clear plan for launching their careers—and excelling in interviews.
Led by Kathy Bremer, an executive recruiter with experience on both sides of the hiring desk, this hands-on session goes beyond generic advice.
You’ll receive a workbook and leave with:
*Clear insight into your strengths, motivators, and career direction
*Insider strategies for targeting roles and conducting an effective job search
*A starter list of people to contact for advice and referrals—and how to reach out
*A personalized action plan with concrete next steps
*Confidence on how to handle interviews and career conversations
For questions, please reach out to Dr. Moses Ngungu at ngungu_mk@mercer.edu or Julie Cannon at cannon_je@mercer.edu.

Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk
2026-04-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Cruz Plaza, GA, United States
This event happens in partnership with the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, and has occurred annually since 2020. It consists of a ceremony at the start with several speakers speaking about topics related to suicide prevention. Then all attendees will walk several miles around campus to show support.
