ACS Student Affiliate Chapter Wins Outstanding Award Second Year in a Row
December 22, 2004
Macon—Mercer University's student affiliate chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) received an Outstanding award for its chapter activities during the 2003-2004 academic year. This is the second year in a row that the Mercer University chapter has received this honor.
The 2003-2004 student officers Ron Hunter, president; Ketan Patel, vice president; Holly Cagle, secretary; and Delaram Moshkelani, treasurer. Assistant Professors of Chemistry Dr. Nancy Dopke and Dr. Arthur Salido are co-advisers for the group.
"I'm extremely happy that we received the Outstanding award once again," Hunter said. "The chapter, as a whole, really deserved the award because of all the commitment... [more]
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Pharmacy Offers Tips on Medication Safety
December 17, 2004
ATLANTA – The busy holiday season – with its endless parties, travel and cold weather – also marks the height of the flu season. Patients can use medicines safely and effectively if they follow a few simple guidelines, according to Dr. Karla Foster, a professor in the Southern School of Pharmacy at Mercer University.
Foster, a clinical assistant professor in clinical and administrative sciences and a specialist in community pharmacy, said patients... [more]
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Advice on Avoiding Credit Card Debt During Holidays
December 20, 2004
ATLANTA— Christmas is the time for giving and receiving gifts. But it’s also possible for consumers to build unhealthy amounts of debt on their credit cards, digging themselves in a hole that’s hard to come out of, according to Dr. Frank Ghannadian, associate dean of the Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics of Mercer University.
“Enjoy the holidays, but don’t overdo it with credit card debt,” said Ghannadian, a professor of finance at... [more]
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Mercer to Offer GRE Prep. Course on Atlanta Campus
December 17, 2004
Atlanta—Mercer University will offer a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) preparation course Thursday evenings Jan. 13 – Feb. 17. Offered on the University's Cecil B. Day Atlanta Campus, this six-week course is designed to help individuals score their best on the GRE and get them one step closer to graduate school.
For more information or to register, contact Angie Macon at (678) 547-6501 or macon_am@mercer.edu.
By examining each area of the GRE, participants in this course will know what to expect on the exam and be able to set goals for improving their performance levels. Early classes will focus on diagnosing individual... [more]
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Nursing Faculty Stresses Washing Hands
December 16, 2004
ATLANTA – Singing "Happy Birthday" while you wash your hands could keep you from getting the flu, according to faculty at Mercer University's Georgia Baptist College of Nursing in Atlanta.
"There are many diseases that can't be cured, but dirty hands can be," said Dr. Linda Streit, nursing professor and associate dean for the graduate program. "That sounds simple, but most people aren't as consistent and thorough in washing their hands as they should be."
According to studies conducted by the... [more]
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Medical Faculty Suggest New Year's Resolutions for Balanced Life
December 16, 2004
MACON – Making preventive health care a priority in 2005 may be easier said than done, but faculty in the School of Medicine at Mercer University are offering several suggestions on how to achieve this goal.
Dona Harris, Ph.D., professor of family medicine and associate dean for faculty development at Mercer's School of Medicine, said that the holiday season is the best time to give yourself the gift of wellness. She offered several tips on staying healthy during this season of gluttony.
"During the holidays, try to get some kind of exercise five days... [more]
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GMAT Prep Course Offered on Atlanta Campus
December 16, 2004
ATLANTA—Beginning Feb. 24, Mercer University will offer a preparation course for the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). A program of Mercer's College of Continuing and Professional Studies, the GMAT preparation course will be offered on Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m., Feb. 24 through April 7, on the Cecil B. Day Campus in Atlanta.
Registration is required. The cost is $350, and includes textbook and materials. Mercer students, faculty and alumni will receive a 20 percent discount. For more information, contact Angie Macon at (678) 547-6501 or macon_am@mercer.edu.
Taught by a test prep professional, the course is designed to help individuals... [more]
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Professor Offers Suggestions for Spiritual Aspects of the Season
December 15, 2004
ATLANTA— There are several easy ways for families to highlight the spiritual aspects of the holiday season, and prevent being overwhelmed by commercialism, according to Dr. Loyd Allen, professor of church history and spiritual formation at Mercer University’s James and Carolyn McAfee School of Theology.
Taking a few minutes each day during the busy holidays can help reduce the amount of stress caused... [more]
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Professor Shares How to Find Educational Toys
December 15, 2004
Macon- Following a few simple guidelines, parents can find toys that are both fun and educational to give to their children this holiday season, according to Dr. Margaret Morris, associate professor of education at Mercer's Tift College of Education.
Morris taught elementary school for more than two decades prior to coming to Mercer. Below are a few tips she provided to help parents purchase toys children that children will learn from and enjoy.
· Look for toys that teach useful information and reinforce concepts learned at school. (Fisher Price toys are often excellent for hand-eye coordination. LeapFrog toys like "LeapPad" interactive books... [more]
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Smokey Joe's Celebrates the Era of Rock and Roll
December 10, 2004
(MACON) "Hound Dog." "Love Potion #9." "Stand By Me." "On Broadway." "Jailhouse Rock." These songs provide the soundtrack to a generation of Americans. What's more, they are the work of a single song-writing team: Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. These tunes and many more will have audiences dancing in the aisles when the seven-time Tony Award-nominated, Grammy Award-winning musical, Smokey Joe's Café hits The Grand Opera House Jan. 4-5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $40 or $35, depending on location, and can be purchased through Mercer Ticket Sales at (478) 301-5470 or online at thegrand.mercer.edu.
The longest... [more]
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Recording Artist John Berry Coming to The Grand
December 10, 2004
(MACON) Back by popular demand, singer/songwriter and Grammy Award nominee John Berry will perform Sunday, Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. at The Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St., Downtown Macon. An annual favorite at The Grand Opera House, the program will include a number of holiday favorites, along with selections from his own repertoire. Berry is noted for his strong showmanship and ability to move people. When performing "Blessed Assurance" at the Grand Ole Opry, he was given a standing ovation before completing the song.
Berry's voice is among the most unique in country music. His intimate solo acoustic performances have been... [more]
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Mercer Students to Dedicate Habitat House
December 2, 2004
The Mercer University Chapter of Habitat for Humanity will hold a home dedication ceremony on Sunday, December 5 at 2 p.m. The house is located at 1357 Ross Street, in Beall's Hill. This house marks the second historic-looking Habitat house in Macon. It features a steep roof pitch, full front porch and wood composite siding. This is the sixth Habitat house that the Mercer students have built in Macon. The house will become home to the family of Willie Head. Come by and meet them, take a tour of their new Habitat home, and celebrate with us.... [more]
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Godsey Asks Trustees to Begin Search for Successor
December 2, 2004
(MACON) - Mercer University President and CEO R. Kirby Godsey announced today that he has asked the Board of Trustees to begin the search for the University's next president. The request came during the Board's regular fall meeting as Godsey revealed his plans to step down as president on June 30, 2006.
"A part of the stewardship of the President's Office is to assure a smooth and orderly transition for the next administration," said Godsey. "While serving as the president and chief executive... [more]
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Pharmacy Student Wins First Place at Society Meeting
November 30, 2004
ATLANTA – John Bauer, a doctor of pharmacy and doctor of philosophy (Pharm.D./Ph.D.) candidate in Mercer University's Southern School of Pharmacy, won first place for his scientific paper presentation at the 25th Annual Southeastern Pharmacology Society (SEPS) meeting held at the University of Mississippi in early November.
Bauer, a resident of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., presented his research findings on "The Design and Synthesis of Novel Anti-Inflammatory Agents." His research, which is directed by his major professor, Dr. Stephen Cutler, and his co-adviser, Dr. Stanley Pollock,... [more]
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SGA Tree Lighting Set for Dec. 2
November 24, 2004
WHO: Mercer University students, faculty and staff
WHAT: The Mercer community will gather for the annual lighting of the University Christmas tree, sponsored by the Student Government Association. The event will include holiday carols, free hot chocolate in commemorative mugs and a special reading of the holiday favorite, The Night Before Christmas.
WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m.
WHERE: At the corner of Coleman Avenue and College Street, Mercer University's Macon Campus
*Media interested in covering the event should contact Jenny Butkus at (478) 301-4037 or (478) 731-3668.
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Churches Will Benefit from McAfee's Residencies
November 24, 2004
ATLANTA – Lilly Endowment Inc. of Indianapolis, through its "Making Connections Initiative" program, has awarded a grant to the James and Carolyn McAfee School of Theology of Mercer University. The grant of nearly $2 million will allow McAfee to partner with churches in a new pastoral-residency program.
McAfee will work with congregations in the Southeast to establish approximately 30 two-year residencies for graduates who are preparing to be pastors. The program, which starts in June, will benefit both churches as well as McAfee graduates while... [more]
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Holiday Open House at Woodruff House Set Nov. 30
November 15, 2004
(MACON) Mercer University will host its annual Holiday Open House at the Woodruff House Nov. 30-Dec. 2, 6-8 p.m. nightly. The Woodruff House, one of Macon's grand antebellum homes, is located at 988 Bond St., adjacent to the University's Walter F. George School of Law.
For the past decade, residents and visitors alike have made this holiday event a family tradition. Each year, the rooms throughout the Greek Revival mansion are adorned with new decorations and themes, making the annual tour an exciting event for all - even the most frequent guest. Visitors follow an illuminated path to the front door... [more]
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Math Department Hosts High School Competition
November 11, 2004
WHO: A record number of 36 high schools from across the state, including local teams from Macon's Central High School, Mount De Sales Academy, Stratford Academy, Jones County High School, Perry High School, Upson-Lee High School, Washington County High School, Warner Robins High School and First Presbyterian Day School.
WHAT: High school teams will face off in a daylong math competition with a pen and pencil component in the morning and a fast-paced ciphering contest in the afternoon, in which students will have two minutes to complete complex math problems. Mercer Math Department faculty and students will serve as... [more]
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International Education Week Celebrated
November 11, 2004
Secretary of State Colin L. Powell and Secretary of Education Rod Paige have called for the celebration of International Education Week, November 15-19, 2004. International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States. Mercer University will be one of the participating schools during this week.
"It has become very clear that broadening our international understanding is critical." said Paige. "This will mean renewed... [more]
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Chemistry Professor Wins Science Foundation Grant
November 11, 2004
MACON - Mercer University professor Dr. Arthur Salido, assistant professor of chemistry in Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts, was recently awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation's "Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement" program. Totaling $102,000, the grant will purchase an Inductively-Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICPOES), a cutting-edge instrument used in determining metals in samples and investigating air and water contamination.
The ICPOES will be used by the Chemistry Department and will be also available for the Environmental Science and Environmental Engineering departments at Mercer. In addition to Mercer students using this new equipment in their lab work,... [more]
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Law School Bar Passage Best in State for First Timers, Faculty Rocks
November 10, 2004
The Walter F. George School of Law of Mercer University has received excellent returns based on graduates' success and faculty expertise.
Graduates of the Mercer Law School taking the most recent bar exam for the first time had a higher passage rate than any of the other law schools in Georgia. Mercer Law School graduates recorded a 94.2 percent passage on the exam in July, better than graduates from the other American Bar Association (ABA) approved University of Georgia, Georgia State University and Emory University.
The... [more]
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Mercer Trustee James T. McAfee Jr. Dies in Atlanta
November 4, 2004
James T. McAfee, Jr., 65, of Big Canoe, Ga., and Seabrook Island, S.C., died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.
Memorial services will be held Friday, Nov. 5, 11 a.m., at Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, Atlanta, with Dr. David Sapp, Dr. R. Kirby Godsey, Dr. Hyran E. Barefoot, Dr. John R. Claypool and Dr. Alan Culpepper officiating. Special music will be performed by the Mercer University Singers.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Mercer University Board of Trustees and faculty of the James and... [more]
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QuadWorks Receives Award at Regional Conference
November 1, 2004
MACON, GA- Six student delegates from Mercer University's student programming board, QuadWorks, attended the 2004 National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) South Regional Conference in Winston-Salem, N.C. During the conference, QuadWorks was honored with the Outstanding Delegation Award and runner-up for the Board of Excellence Award.
The student delegates present at the conference to receive the award on behalf of Mercer were: Amanda Varley, Naicie Roper, Rosalyn Brown, Jamanda Turner, Katie Harrell and Leslie Lester.
The Outstanding Delegation Award is awarded to the delegations that excel in the following areas: volunteering, participating in educational opportunities, participating in group booking and... [more]
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Programming Team Wins Second Straight ACM Title
November 1, 2004
MELBOURNE, FLA. -- The Mercer Binary Bears Computer Programming Team recently captured the attention of many colleges and universities en route to their second straight Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Division II Title. The Mercer students Samson Alva, Cody Boisclair and Britt Daniel kept toe-to-toe with teams from Georgia Tech and the University of Central Florida, the longstanding powerhouses and thoroughbreds of computer programming contests in the Southeast.
During the five-hour contest held on the campus of Florida Tech, students had to solve as many problems as they could with one computer. The problem set included 10 challenging problems... [more]
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Medicine Launches Post-Master's Certificate Programs
October 26, 2004
MACON – In an effort to meet local communities' needs in a newly-merging field, Mercer University's School of Medicine recently announced post-master's certificate programs in Medical Family Therapy and Pediatric Family Therapy. These certificate programs, each of which can be completed in one year and offer courses primarily in late afternoon and evening, are designed to prepare clinicians to practice in specialty areas of family therapy.
"Today, there is an expectation that family therapists should... [more]
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Political Science Class to Host Mock Presidential Debate
October 27, 2004
Who: Students in Political Science 336, a course on campaigns and elections
What: Students are hosting a mock debate and election of the presidential candidates. They will simulate President George Bush, Senator John Kerry, and consumer advocate Ralph Nader and discuss all of the major issues. This event is free and open to the Mercer community.
When: Thursday, October 28, at 7 p.m.
Where: Mercer School of Medicine Auditorium
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Nursing Bestows 2004 Alumni Awards
October 26, 2004
ATLANTA – As part of its recent annual alumni day, Mercer University's Georgia Baptist College of Nursing announced the recipients of its 2004 alumni awards. The College recognized distinguished alumni who have contributed in the areas of clinical nursing practice, community health service, mentoring, leadership in health policy/ethics/law, entrepreneurialism, nursing education and nursing research.
The Edna Earle Teale Award, which recognizes an alumna's service to God and humanity through nursing, was presented to 1973 graduate Lorna Hosea Martin of Woodstock, Ga. In addition to serving as... [more]
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Pharmacy Students Win National Award
October 21, 2004
Mercer University's Southern School of Pharmacy recently took top honors at the National Community Pharmacist Association's (NCPA) annual convention in Boston, Mass. on Oct. 10. The student NCPA chapter won the first Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition, a contest aimed at motivating pharmacy students to develop a business plan for opening a new community pharmacy or for purchasing an existing one.
A four-person team from Mercer's student NCPA chapter developed a plan for a new community pharmacy. Last summer, the 60-page proposal was selected as... [more]
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Judith Ortiz Cofer to Speak
October 20, 2004
MACON- Acclaimed creative writer Judith Ortiz Cofer will visit Mercer University on Tuesday, October 26, for a poetry and creative writing reading and book signing. The poetry reading will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Connell Conference Room I in Mercer's Connell Student Center on the Macon Campus, with the book signing to immediately follow. The event is free and open to the public.
The event is sponsored by the Women's and Gender Studies Program at Mercer with co-sponsors Quad Works, Campus Life, the Foreign Language Department, the English Department, the First Year Seminar Program, and the College of Liberal Arts... [more]
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BB&T Presents Check to School of Business
October 19, 2004
Macon BB&T executives Danny Smith, senior vice president, left, and Scott Seigel, senior vice president, City Executive, right, present Mercer University President R. Kirby Godsey with a gift as part of the bank’s ongoing support of Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics. ... [more]
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New Spirit Team Coordinator Named
October 14, 2004
MACON—In an effort to better structure student programs that promote school spirit and interest in student activities, a spirit team coordinator has been hired. The purpose of the new role will be to organize the efforts of the Mercer cheerleaders, mascot, pep band and, in the near future, a pom-pom squad.
Becky Takac, who has considerable experience as a cheerleading coach and gymnastics instructor, has been named the spirit team coordinator. Takac, a University of Alabama graduate, said she began cheering in her early years and... [more]
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Dr. James Cobb to Speak at Lamar Lecture Series
October 14, 2004
WHO: Southern History Scholar James C. Cobb, Ph.D., Spalding Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Georgia
WHAT: Cobb will give three lectures on the topic: "Before and After Brown: Jim Crow, the Brown Decision, and the Changing Face of Southern Identity." The lectures are free and open to the public.
WHEN:... [more]
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Fall Civic Engagement Colloquium Kicks Off
October 12, 2004
MACON – The Civic Engagement Colloquium of Mercer University kicks off the first of three presentations on Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Medical School Auditorium. The panel discussion, which is free and open to the public, will focus on Mercer Engaging Community and Health.
Presenters at the colloquium will include Dr. Ann Jobe, dean of the School of Medicine; Dr. JoEllen Datillo, associate dean of the Georgia Baptist College of Nursing; Dr. Cynthia Coffey, Southern School of Pharmacy; Dr. Patrick Roche,... [more]
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Mercer to Host Pink Ribbon Rally for Breast Cancer Awareness
October 12, 2004
MACON – Leading edge information on breast cancer detection and treatment will be presented at an Oct. 21 "Pink Ribbon Rally" hosted by Mercer University. The rally, organized by students in the Master of Public Health program, will feature an educational program, a fashion show, free massages, door prizes and yoga classes. The event will last from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Newton Chapel, on the corner of Coleman Avenue and Adams Street, and is free and open to the public.... [more]
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Students, Faculty and Staff Join This Friday to Celebrate Mercer Madness
October 12, 2004
Join QuadWorks and Mercer Athletics for the annual Mercer Madness celebration on Friday, Oct. 15, on the Macon campus! Enjoy fireworks, a carnival with FREE food, games and contests and much more. You won't want to miss this kick-off event for the Mercer basketball season.
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to wear Orange all-day Friday in celebration of Mercer Madness.
QuadWorks invites you to participate in the Fight Song competition.
Schedule of Events
5:30 p.m. Fun Run/Walk Registration, Old Porter Gym area
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Nursing to Host Graduate Tea
October 11, 2004
ATLANTA -- Students interested in continuing their nursing education beyond a baccalaureate degree should attend the Graduate Tea at Mercer University's Georgia Baptist College of Nursing. The program, to be held Wednesday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. until noon on Mercer's Atlanta campus, will address questions about the master's of science program in nursing.
Dr. Linda A. Streit, associate dean for the graduate program, will present the general curriculum plan for both areas of concentration (nursing education and acute/critical care of the adult). Meg McGinness, director for the Office of Student Financial Planning, will discuss financial aid available for graduate... [more]
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Nursing to Honor Alumnae of the Cadet Nurse Corps
October 1, 2004
ATLANTA – As part of its annual alumni day, the Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University will specially honor its alumnae who were members of the Cadet Nurse Corps – a federal education program that graduated more than 124,000 nurses across the nation during World War II. Expect approximately 10 cadet nurses to be present during the ceremony on Oct. 8.
"This year, Americans have marked the 60th anniversary of D-Day and the dedication of the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.," notes Susan Gunby, dean of the Georgia Baptist College of Nursing. "We felt that this... [more]
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The Grand Offering Several Events in October
September 29, 2004
This October, The Grand Opera House is presenting Porgy and Bess on Oct. 2-3 at 7:30 p.m. The show is a part of The Grand's annual six-part series of nationally touring Broadway musicals. Tickets are $35 and $40.
Gershwin's musical drama Porgy and Bess tells the moving story of the cripple Porgy and the residents of Charleston's famed Catfish Row. Originally billed as a "folk opera," Porgy and Bess introduces classic Gershwin songs like "Summertime," "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin" and "It Ain't Neccesarily So." Recognized as an American masterpiece, the story entwines pride, prejudice, pathos... [more]
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Press Sets 15th Annual Authors Luncheon Nov. 13
September 27, 2004
WHAT: Mercer University Press will hold its 15th annual Authors Luncheon, with 13 authors signing books – five of whom will talk about their latest books.
WHO: Authors speaking: Frederick Allen (A Decent, Orderly Lynching), Ron Chernow (Alexander Hamilton), Hollis Gillespie (Tales from a Bad Neighborhood), Terry Kay (The Valley of Light) and Michael Thurmond (Freedom) Authors signing books: David Bottoms... [more]
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Mercer Hosts 2004 GRASP Conference
September 17, 2004
Atlanta – Mercer University joined an elite group of east coast universities last summer when it hosted the 24th Annual Meeting of the Graduate Research Association of Students in Pharmacy (GRASP). The meeting, which typically serves as an opportunity to share scientific knowledge and establish industrial contacts, was sponsored by the recently-formed American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Student Chapter at Mercer's Southern School of Pharmacy.
Approximately 60 participants from 13 schools attended the three-day meeting at the Atlanta Marriott Century Center. Attendees heard presentations by... [more]
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Education Students Gain Classroom Experience While Studying Abroad
September 13, 2004
Macon- Observing various types of classroom environments is a requirement of teacher education students at most colleges and universities. Mercer University's Tift College of Education recently added a twist to this common practice. Six education students had the unique opportunity to observe classrooms in Scotland over the summer.
As a part of the Mercer Study Abroad program, these education majors, along with two professors, spent 11 days in Scotland and England. While there, they took classes at the University of Paisley and visited classrooms at three Scottish elementary schools.
"At Mercer's Tift College of Education, we strive to teach... [more]
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Standards Commission Approves New Educational Master's Program
September 13, 2004
On Thursday, Sept. 9, the Georgia Professional Standards Commission voted to approve a Master of Education in Educational Leadership program at Mercer University with all standards being met. Created in response to the growing need for principals in Georgia, this new program will allow in-service teachers to earn a master's degree in administration close to home. School officials predict that there will be a significant shortage of school administrators in the state in the near future.
Classes begin in January at Mercer's Macon and Atlanta Campuses and at Mercer University's Regional Academic Center in McDonough. Mercer will host three information sessions... [more]
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Professor on Team to Discover Jamestown
September 13, 2004
An Anglo-American team of archaeologists reports the discovery of the remains of Jamestown, an early colonial settlement on the Caribbean island of Nevis. Newly unearthed evidence may confirm the legend that Jamestown was destroyed when an earthquake and tidal wave struck the island in 1690.
As part of a larger Nevis Heritage Project recording its historical and archaeological resources British professor Roger Leech of the University of Southampton collaborated with American professors Eric Klingelhofer of Mercer and Carter Hudgins of Mary Washington universities to lead the excavation. Funding for the fieldwork came from the three institutions. From July... [more]
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Better Than Ezra to Perform at The Grand Opera House
September 2, 2004
New Orleans rock trio Better Than Ezra will perform at The Grand Opera House on Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. Will Hoge will open the show. Tickets are $15 to the general public, $5 to Mercer students, and available through Mercer Ticket Sales by phone—478-301-5470—or online at thegrand.mercer.edu.
The concert is presented by QuadWorks, Mercer University's student programming board.
Better than Ezra consists of Kevin Griffin (vocals, guitar), Tom Drummond (bass) and Travis McNabb (drums).
The band's album Deluxe, fueled by the success of the hit single "Good," went platinum after being re-released on Elektra Records in 1995.
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Engineering Professor Wins IEEE Award
August 23, 2004
Macon-- Dr. Clayton R. Paul, Sam Nunn Eminent Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Mercer University, was recently named the recipient of the 2005 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Electromagnetics Award.
The largest technical society in the world, IEEE gives only one such award worldwide each year. The award consists of a bronze medal, certificate and $10,000. Paul was nominated for this honor by his colleagues in the Electromagnetic Compatibility Society, a division of the IEEE. He will be formally recognized for this honor during the 2005 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic... [more]
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Mercer Ranked Among Best by Two National Publications
August 19, 2004
MACON, GA - Two popular national college guides have again named Mercer University one of the finest educational institutions in the nation.
For the 15th consecutive year, Mercer University has been ranked among the best universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. In the magazine’s highly anticipated 2005 edition of "America’s Best Colleges," Mercer ranks 8th in the South among "Best Universities - Master’s," 7th in the South among "Great Schools, Great Prices," and 39th in the nation among "Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs."
The Princeton Review has included Mercer in its 2005 edition of The Best 357 Colleges.... [more]
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Ceremony Marks Start of Journey in Pharmacy Studies
August 16, 2004
WHO: The entering first-year class of Mercer University's Southern School of Pharmacy
WHAT: Will participate in the Southern School of Pharmacy's White Coat Ceremony. They will be "cloaked" in their first white coat that symbolizes their commitment to the pharmacy profession. Dr. Judy L. Gardner, a 1987 graduate of the School of Pharmacy and a newly appointment member of Georgia's Board of Pharmacy, will deliver the keynote address to the students, their family members and friends. Dr. Gardner is director of Pharmaceutical Services at Northside Hospital.
WHEN: 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004
WHERE: Sheffield Student Center, Mercer... [more]
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Students 'Into the Streets' For Community Service
August 16, 2004
WHO: Mercer University's new undergraduate students.
WHAT: 725 new freshmen and transfer students will go "into the streets" to serve the Macon community as part of their orientation to college life at the University. Students will give an afternoon of service to a number of non-profit and community organizations.
WHEN: From 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 16
WHERE: In partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Mercer students will perform innovative literacy projects with third graders at King Elementary School, 1307 Shurling Dr. in Macon.
Mercer students will assist with the senior Olympics at Carlyle... [more]
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Mercer Community Welcomes New Students to Campus
August 11, 2004
WHO: Vice presidents, deans, faculty and staff will don tennis shoes and t-shirts to help first-year students move into their residence halls.
WHAT: Freshmen will move into their dorm rooms and begin their college careers.
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 14
WHERE: Mercer's Macon campus, 1400 Coleman Ave.
WHY: An annual event anticipated by the University and Macon communities, Mercer move-in day promises to be a touching and emotional time in the life of new Mercer students who officially begin their college experience on Saturday. As part of Mercer's tradition of... [more]
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