Mercer Events

Shalom Mercer Meeting
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Pickleball Club
2026-04-09 18:30 - 20:00 | 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.

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, 2026-04-11 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.

2026 Atlanta Research Conference
2026-04-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Administration and Conference Center, 2930 Flowers Road South, Atlanta, 30341
Sixteenth Annual Faculty and Student Atlanta Research Conference
Research projects from all disciplines are encouraged to be submitted for poster presentations and/or talk sessions.
The deadline to submit for the 2026 Conference is Friday January 30th, 2026.
Link to Conference site with details and to submit abstracts:
Atlanta Research Conference

Contact Dr. Cameron Miller at miller_c@mercer.edu

Men's Lacrosse vs. Bellarmine
2026-04-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Five Star Stadium, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Bears host Bellarmine at Five Star Stadium.

Men's Tennis vs. The Citadel
2026-04-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Copelan Tennis Complex, Mercer University Drive, Macon, Georgia, 31210
Bears host the Bulldogs in the final regular season match.

Softball vs. Furman (Double Header)
2026-04-11 13:00 - 17:30 | Sikes Field, Mercer University, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
SoCon series. Today’s games at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Women's Lacrosse vs. Winthrop
2026-04-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Five Star Stadium, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Bears host Winthrop at Five Star Stadium. Time TBA.

Good To Be Loved: A Campus-Wide Worship Night
2026-04-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Willingham Hall
Good To Be Loved is a campus-wide worship night hosted by all Mercer campus ministries.
We invite you all to come to Willingham Hall on April 11 at 7 p.m. There will also be yard games 4 – 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Quad. We will be serving refreshments.
Grab a friend and come out to enjoy a night of worship and fun.

Women's Tennis vs. UNC Greensboro
2026-04-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Copelan Tennis Complex, Mercer University Drive, Macon, Georgia, 31210
Final match of the regular season.

Softball vs. Furman
2026-04-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Sikes Field, Mercer University, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Final game of the weekend series.

Mercer Women’s Chamber Choir: The Voices of Spring
2026-04-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Fickling Hall, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
Mercer Women’s Chamber Choir presents their annual spring concert, The Voices of Spring.

Senior Celebration: Commencement Questions
2026-04-13 - 2026-05-08 | Online
Daily through Friday, May 8th, email us at commencement@mercer.edu for assistance with lingering commencement questions! You can also call 478-301-2078.

Splash an Exec
2026-04-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Penfield Hall, Macon, GA, 31207, United States
Who’s ready for a fun time? Splash an Exec is quickly approaching! During this event, you’ll have the chance to splash your favorite NSBWM member. Several of our lovely ladies will be on the grassy area near Penfield on Monday, April 13th from 2 pm – 3:30 pm. Which lady will be the most soaked?? Come support and find out!

Faculty Awards Ceremony
2026-04-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Presidents Dining Room, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
The Office of the Provost invites you to the annual Faculty Awards Ceremony on April 13 at 3 p.m. in the Presidents Dining Room as we celebrate the accomplishments of our colleagues.

Education M.Ed. and Ed.S. Webinar
2026-04-13 17:00 - 17:45 | Online
Join us for a quick and informative webinar designed specifically for Georgia educators looking to upgrade their teaching certificate and advance professionally. Whether you’re interested in deepening your classroom impact or stepping into leadership roles, Mercer University offers graduate programs that align with your professional learning goals and support continued growth.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
-The Master of Education (M.Ed.) – The Advanced Teacher program, designed to expand your teaching philosophy and equip you with advanced data analysis and research skills.
-The fully online Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) – The Accomplished Teacher degree, tailored for experienced educators seeking to deepen their knowledge and credentials.
Whether you’re pursuing excellence in the classroom or preparing to lead others, Mercer’s programs are built to empower, inspire, and elevate your career. Join us to learn how you can turn your professional learning plan into a powerful next step!

Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra
2026-04-13 19:30 - 21:30 | The Piedmont Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street, Macon, 31201
Yaniv Segal, Director of Orchestral Training at McDuffie, leads the orchestra as we close out the season. The evening features the winner of the 2026 Mercer University Concerto Competition and Shostakovich’s intensely dark symphony.

Educational Leadership Webinar
2026-04-14 16:45 - 17:15 | Online
Mercer University is built on achieving meaningful outcomes to change lives and impact communities around the world. As a leader in innovative, enriching curricula, Mercer prepares students to lead the way as visionaries in education by offering educational leadership programs designed to help educators cultivate their leadership potential. Prepare to take on more responsibility within your school or district through one of our P-12 leadership programs or open the door to new opportunities on your current campus and beyond through one of our higher education leadership programs.

Shareef Cousin: Death Row, Exoneration and (Re)Building A Life
2026-04-14 17:00 - 18:30 | Presidents Dining Room, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31207
The Spencer B. King, Jr. Center for Southern Studies presents a talk by Shareef Cousin entitled “Death Row, Exoneration and (Re)Building A Life.” The talk will be held at 5 p.m. in the Presidents Dining Room on Tuesday, April 14.

MU Motion Moves Dance Classes
2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Fitness Center Meeting Room
MU Motion Moves is a fun, energetic, hardworking, and passionate atmosphere, providing a safe space for students to artistically express themselves through dance. The club is all inclusive no matter what race, gender, or sexual orientation. This club was created to encompass all styles of dance including ballet, jazz, modern, lyrical, hip-hop and contemporary. The dance classes will be open for dancers with and without experience. We are meeting every Tuesday this semester from 6-7 PM in the Fitness Center Meeting Room. We are excited for you all to join us!
