A mystery DIY event to be announced on @quadworks on Instagram

Learn about different Hispanic countries, eat Hispanic treats and sweets, and enjoy a flamenco presentation. Come and participate to be entered for a raffle!

A Halloween themed Trivia Night

By Invitation Only, Connell Student Center, Conference Room 1

4th Annual Fall Ethics Series Dr. James Bumpus Director, Economic Development, Hampton, Georgia Immigration in American is a political lightning rod with a considerable amount of incendiary rhetoric about the issue. Some have engaged in demonizing immigrants as criminals, deviants and undercover terrorists. Should there be provisions for amnesty? What are the pathways to full citizenship? What of the humanity of those immigrating? These and other questions will be considered as we explore the ethical and moral teachings of the…

A competitive tournament style game night with a raffle

A fun Disney themed Trivia Night!

Start the new year right by learning to become a leader through the Social Change Model

Come enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and some plantain chips while we learn about Chilean food and culture from Dr. Palacios.

Come to decorate cookies in a variety of themed rounds, with a chance to win an Easy Bake Oven kit in a raffle!

Poverty is a reality for many individuals and families in Macon-Bibb. But unless you've experienced poverty, it's difficult to truly understand. The Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) bridges the gap from misconception to understanding and sensitizes community participants to the realities of poverty.

A night of painting while drinking non-alcoholic fruity cocktails. Painting supplies provided!

A clue search filled with various riddles and surprises. Students can form teams of up to 5 members and compete for a chance to win some awesome prizes. Participants must sign up with the link below in order to participate. https://forms.gle/649XbAUqacjdsBFk9

A Mercer student panel about Black History Month and the black experience at Mercer!

Come out to participate in a Family Feud style gameshow with a twist!

Multicultural Student Think-Discussions about diversity, inclusion and equity.

A Disney themed trivia night with prizes for the winners

Teams will decipher clues to determine locations and complete activities at said locations. Join your fellow students in a series of awesome tasks! Teams MUST consist of 4-5 people. The first three teams to win will receive prizes! Spots are limited so sign up using the link! https://forms.gle/5Lbs8KvYVUnkz15M9

Real Talk is a monthly series featuring speakers you know, stories from their lives, and real talk about the ups and downs of navigating college. Get to know the people behind the podiums & the faces you see on campus, and learn that you are not alone in the challenges you face.

Real Talk is about being real—shining light on the challenges we face, and sharing our hard-won lessons with each other so that we can grow together, knowing none of us is alone. Real Talk: Student Edition is an annual event which students take the mic to share their stories.

A relaxing night before finals, with massages and face masks.

Students will follow along to a Bob Ross Painting video to create their own painting! This will take place in CSC Conf. Room 1 & 3

Quadworks is hosting a Family Feud style trivia game. Teams will compete for a prize!

Come destress with the sisters of Sigma Sigma Rho with some yoga and DIY sugar scrubs and learn more about our organization!

Come enjoy representations of international cultures with QuadWorks and the Mercer Community! Free bags and giveaways while supplies last!

Do you want to serve on SGA and help amplify the voices of the student body? Join us for SGA Qualifications on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 5 p.m. in CSC Conference Room 1! All students interested in running must attend this meeting in order to qualify. No campaigning is allowed until after the meeting is over. If you have any questions, please email us at sga@mercer.edu or stop by our office in the CSC!

Millions are getting lost in the evangelical maze: inerrancy, indifference to the environment, deterministic Calvinism, purity culture, racism, LGBTQ discrimination, male dominance, and Christian nationalism. At this event, Dr. Gushee will speak about why so many are moving away from evangelical Christianity - and what comes next for those who have done so.

Participants will pick a ticket from a bowl with the options low class, middle class, and high class. Which ever class they get on their ticket is the type of food those participants will eat. Once seated at a table with their food and class, they will eat and hold discussions on their thoughts about low income households and their food supplies.

The ultimate Uno game! Come complete in a tournament and win fun prizes!

The French Club is celebrating L’Épiphanie, a traditional French holiday! We will be having games and the "Galette des Rois," the Cake of Kings, which is an especially prepared dessert for this occasion!

Poverty is a reality for many people around the world, but unless you've experienced it yourself, it may be difficult to understand. As part of MerServe's 2022 Hunger and Homelessness week, join us for an educational experience that simulates the daily lives of impoverished people across the globe. Students will be exposed to the realities of poverty and increase their knowledge of the causes and impacts of hunger, homelessness, and other hardship. Join us on February 9 from 6:00 pm…

This guided painting class is open to all Mercer students of all artistic levels. If you're looking for an enjoyable, socially interactive and memorable night, join QuadWorks as we paint and sip! Snacks and drinks will be provided.

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 QuadWorks and solve a murder mystery! Be a character in this live game of Clue! (Light refreshments will be provided)

Do you want to serve on SGA and help amplify the voices of the student body? Join us for SGA Qualifications at 5 p.m. Aug. 31 in Connell Student Center Conference Room 1! All students interested in running must attend this meeting in order to qualify. No campaigning is allowed until after the meeting is over. If you have any questions, please email us at sga@mercer.edu or stop by our office in the CSC.

Join Minorities in Psychology for our first event of the semester: Trivia Night! There will be free prizes! We can't wait to meet everyone on Monday, Sept. 19 from 6-7:15 p.m. in CSC 1!

Let's paint together. Join us on Monday, October 3, 2022, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. for a Paint by Number Party with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Student Government Association. The event will be held in CSC 1. Snacks will be provided. An official J.E.D.I.-Belonging Event.

Storytellers Macon, along with Mercer's Office of Diversity and Inclusion, is holding a free Storytelling workshop for college students approximately aged 18 - 23. The oral tradition of speaking our stories to each other is our most ancient form of communication, culture, and persuasion. This workshop will move us through a progression of storytelling basics, including structure, vulnerability, and details. Participants will practice deep listening and cultivate personal stories. We will discuss how personal stories build empathy and community identity.…

The second Gothic Festival at Mercer is a series of events that celebrates the Gothic experience in the arts including literature, drama, film, photography, music, and writing. Oct. 26: 6-7:30 p.m. — Panel of Professors discuss themes in the Gothic tradition Oct. 27: 6-8:30 p.m. — Film: A film will be shown and discussed Oct. 28: 6-10 p.m. — Game night: Werewolf! Oct. 29: 2-3:30 p.m. — Contests and cosplay (students' contributions are awarded) Oct. 29: 7:30 p.m.  — Mercer…

Come create beautiful holiday themed cookies while competing with your creations to win a grand prize!

A safe space for everyone to come and practice Spanish. We discuss Latin American cultures, current events, play games, etc.

A safe space for everyone to come and practice Spanish. We discuss Latin American cultures, current events, play games, etc.

A safe space for everyone to come and practice Spanish. We discuss Latin American cultures, current events, play games, etc.

A safe space for everyone to come and practice Spanish. We discuss Latin American cultures, current events, play games, etc.

A safe space for everyone to come and practice Spanish. We discuss Latin American cultures, current events, play games, etc.

A safe space for everyone to come and practice Spanish. We discuss Latin American cultures, current events, play games, etc.

A safe space for everyone to come and practice Spanish. We discuss Latin American cultures, current events, play games, etc.

Join us on August 11, 2023, for AI-Resilient Class Assessment Activities, where we'll explore how AI affects student learning assessment. This workshop will be a “working” workshop in which participants can bring their course materials and have course/assessment design time interspersed throughout the day, along with coaching from the workshop leader, Dr. Cynthia Alby of Georgia College and State University. Dr. Alby will cover the topics below: Artificial intelligence and assessment: where are we now? What makes an assessment “effective,”…

The Mercer University Writers’ Hub is excited to announce the Third Thursday Reading Series, designed to showcase the literary arts at Mercer. The series will host a variety of events, from student and faculty readings to talks by visiting writers, on the third Thursday of each full month of the academic year (September, October, November, February, March, and April). October's visiting writer features Gwen E. Kirby.

This event will be a collaboration with the study abroad team and will feature different tables for countries that are available for Mercer on missions and other study abroad opportunities. We are going to pass out sample of drinks and candies in each stall while also having guest student and faculty speakers who are knowledgeable about said countries.

We will hire Mercer Students teach other students how to crochet. We will work with the teachers to decide the colors and design of the crochet project and they will walk around the room to ensure the students are able to follow along with them. We will provide yarn, needles, and drinks for people to have a fun relaxing time.

The Third Thursday Reading Series showcases the literary arts at Mercer. The series hosts a variety of events from student and faculty readings to talks by visiting writers on the third Thursday of each full month of the academic year.

This event will be an end of the year "De-Stress Event" featuring drinks (tea, cider, hot chocolate), coloring, and creating slime/face masks. It will be a low-key event for people to relax and engage with others

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. Doors 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…

Join QuadWorks in CSC 1 for Taste and Create! Come sample different food from restaurants all around Macon while you decorate a free item of clothing! QuadWorks will provide the food and clothing to decorate.

Are you interested in meeting other students with STEM backgrounds? Women In Math and Science will be hosting our first event of the semester on February 5th at 5:30pm in CSC 1. Come join our Paint and Sip where we will be mixing mock tails and paint colors. Hope to see you at the event!

Do you have a book you're dying to recommend to others? Are you looking for new titles to read this semester? The Mercer Literary Society will be hosting a Book Speed Dating Event on February 7, 6:30-8:00pm in CSC Conference Room 1. Students will have the opportunity to recommend titles and swap books with one another during this event. We hope to see you there!

Poet, novelist, and short story writer Tiphanie Yanique, Mercer's 2024 Ferrol A. Sams Distinguished Writer in Residence, will read from her poetry as part of the Third Thursday Reading Series hosted by the Writers' Hub. Prof. Yanique's 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, Land of Love and Drowning, and How to Escape from a…

Mercer's LGBT Club Common Ground invites you to learn about queer history, have fun and win prizes! All are welcome.

Black History Month Poetry and Pottery When: 3 p.m. Feb. 24 Where: Conference Room 1, Connell Student Center, Macon Details: QuadWorks will provide students with premade vases to paint, and a slideshow featuring vase painting designs in African culture will help provide inspiration.

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. Tiphanie 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…

Mercer University’s Thomas C. and Ramona E. McDonald Center for America’s Founding Principles will host its 11th A.V. Elliott Conference on Great Books and Ideas focusing on the plays of William Shakespeare, specifically on issues of political philosophy. The conference is April 15-16 on the Macon campus. The conference is free and open to the public.

Mercer University’s Thomas C. and Ramona E. McDonald Center for America’s Founding Principles will host its 11th A.V. Elliott Conference on Great Books and Ideas focusing on the plays of William Shakespeare, specifically on issues of political philosophy. The conference is April 15-16 on the Macon campus. The conference is free and open to the public.

The final Third Thursday Reading Series event of the season will feature a tribute to Mercer Alumnus David Bottoms (Class of 1971), who served as the Poet Laureate of Georgia from 2002 to 2012. The evening will begin with a reading by the winners of the David Bottoms Prize for Poetry, which will be awarded to the Mercer University undergraduate students whose poems best exemplify Bottoms’ belief that poetry is “a search for consequence.”

Attend this quick info session to learn about all things study abroad at Mercer including programs, scholarships, financial aid, health and safety, application process, etc.!

CAPS and Mercer Votes will host this workshop centered around navigating political conversations with loved ones.

Poet Christina Olson will give a poetry reading as part of the Third Thursday Series on September 19 at 6 p.m. in Connell Student Center Conference Room 1. Christina Olson is the author of The Anxiety Workbook (U. of Pittsburgh Press, 2023) and Terminal Human Velocity (Stillhouse Press, 2017). Her chapbook The Last Mastodon won the Rattle 2019 Chapbook Contest. Other work appears in The Atlantic, The Nation, The Normal School, Scientific American, Virginia Quarterly Review, and The Best Creative…

Join Mercer Votes in Connell Student Center Conference Room 1 to watch the 2024 Vice Presidential debate on October 1st from 9 pm to 11 pm. Doors open at 8:30 pm. Drop in anytime to view the 2024 vice presidential debate! Feel free to bring friends or work on homework while watching. Snacks will be provided! Attendees that need accessibility accommodation, please contact Mercer Votes at rooyakkers_ml@mercer.edu. Please make your request two weeks prior to the event to allow coordination…

Join us for a fun and relaxing Paint and Sip event on October 21 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm in CSC Room 1! Grab your friends, unleash your creativity, and enjoy a great time together!

Dr. Matthew Bruen, an Associate Professor of English and Chair of the Department of Literature and Languages at Young Harris College, will read from his debut nonfiction book Keeper of Lost Places, which explores vanishing landscapes in America, offering insight into how they were shaped and ultimately forsaken.