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Events

Senior gallery exhibition “Beyond the Surface” coming to Armstrong Campus

The Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art will be asking viewers to take a deeper look into its upcoming senior exhibition, “Beyond the Surface,” which runs weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1 through Friday, Oct. 12 at the Fine Arts Gallery located in Fine Arts Hall on the Armstrong Campus.

Gullah Geechee Heritage Celebration to be held Nov. 1

Georgia Southern’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, Know Your Worth and the African Student Association will host a Gullah Geechee Heritage Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 1, on the Statesboro Campus in the Williams Center Multipurpose Room. The event will begin at 6 p.m. and will be followed by a brief reception.

Georgia Southern student named legislative director for Georgia Association of Nursing Students

Ƶ student Elizabeth Hartley will have the opportunity to be a voice for nursing students around the state after being named a legislative director for the Georgia Association of Nursing Students (GANS).

Regents’ professor, Nobel Peace Prize co-recipient to lead this year’s Fries Lecture

Hotter summers, rising sea levels, forest fires and climate extremes are telltale signs that a focus on sustainable practices in relation to climate change is necessary according to Marilyn A. Brown, Ph.D., the featured speaker at this year’s Norman Fries Distinguished Lectureship Series.

Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus hosts senior visual art exhibition “Dichotomy” beginning Oct. 22

“Dichotomy,” an upcoming senior art show on the Ƶ Armstrong Campus in Savannah, will feature the work of three graduating seniors, Darian Merritt, William Wright and Eric Sanders, at the Fine Arts Gallery Oct. 22 through Nov. 2. A closing reception will be held Nov. 2 from 5:30-7 p.m. The gallery and reception are both free and open to the public.

Georgia Southern child and family development major named student of the year by Georgia Association for the Education of Young Children

Ƶ senior child and family development major Julissa Ortiz is building her resume as she prepares to begin her career. Being named student of the year by the Georgia Association for the Education of Young Children (GAEYC) will certainly help.

Piano in the Arts presents Colombian musicians for next installment of concert series

In the last century, the piano has become popular in Colombia as the country’s music is increasingly influenced by European traditions. Two of Colombia’s most versatile pianists are coming to the Ƶ Armstrong Campus for Piano in the Arts’ South American Rhythms.

Georgia Southern Theatre brings French philosopher Émilie Du Châtelet to life in Statesboro opener

The Ƶ Black Box Theatre will bring a part of France to Statesboro for the opening performance of the season as they present “Émilie: The Marquise Du Chatelet Defends her Life Tonight.”

Black box theatre returns to Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus with ‘God of Carnage’

Black box theatre usually involves experimental methods, and Ƶ Armstrong Campus’ student-run theatre group, The Masquers, is no exception. The group will open the season Oct. 4 with “God of Carnage,” featuring student-director Olivia Quillman.

Ƶ celebrates Latino Heritage Month

Ƶ’s Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) is pleased to announce the schedule for the 2018 Latino Heritage Month Celebration, featuring a series of lectures, performances and more. Latino Heritage Month is from Sept. 15 to Oct.15 and celebrates the history, culture and contributions of Latino community.