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College of Continuing and Professional Studies
Dr. Diane Clark

College of Liberal Arts
James (Jay) E. Black
Dr. Jonathan C. Glance
Dr. Curtis Herink
Dr. Hope McIlwain
Dr. Eric Klingelhofer
Dr. Achim Kopp
Dr. Paul Lewis
Dr. John C. Wright
Marian Zielinski

Georgia Baptist College of Nursing
Fran Kamp
John Summerville

McAfee School of Theology
Dr. Loyd Allen

Mercer Engineering Research Center
Billy Osborne
Lucas DeStevens

School of Engineering
Dr. Behnam Kamali

School of Medicine
Dr. Doris Greenberg
Anna Krampl
Kim Meeks
Dr. Edward C. Lauterbach
Dr. William F. Bina III
Shirley A. Powell
Dr. Wei-Hsiung Yang

Stetson School of Business and Economics
Jody Blanke
Dr. Steven McClung
Dr. Etienne Musonera
Dr. Penelope Prime

Staff and Administration
Carole S. Burrowbridge
Betsy Johnson
Aaron Probst
Dr. Heather I. Ricks Scott
Dr. Eric Spears

Tift College of Education
Alexander Devereux
Dr. Elaine M. Artman

Townsend School of Music
Dr. John Dickson
Dr. Robert Parris

University Libraries
Roy Cummings

Walter F. George School of Law
David Hricik
Michael Sabbath

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About News@Mercer:

A publication of Marketing Communications at Mercer University, News@Mercer is an online newsletter for Mercer University faculty and staff.

News@Mercer Editor:
Mark Vanderhoek
(478) 301-4037

August 2010

President Underwood Announces New Senior Administrative Appointments

On Aug. 9, President William D. Underwood announced the appointments of three senior administrators to new responsibilities in the University, effective Sept. 1. [more]

U.S. News Again Ranks Mercer Among Top 10 Schools in the South

For the 12th consecutive year, Mercer has made the Top 10 in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of comprehensive universities in the South. Mercer was again ranked No. 8 in the South in the 2010 “Best Regional Universities” category. The University also moved up to the No. 4 spot in the South for “Great Schools, Great Prices.” [more]

Summer Trips Help Haiti

This summer, four teams of Mercerians traveled to Haiti to help its citizens recover from the devastating earthquake that struck the country on Jan. 12. The earthquake crippled the country, killing more than 300,000 people and injuring thousands more. [more]

Be the Bear - University Launches Branding Campaign

Mercer this month launched a major branding campaign designed to raise the level of awareness of the University among prospective students and parents and further engage alumni and friends in supporting the institution. Featuring the tagline “Be the Bear,” the campaign was developed in conjunction with TG Madison, an Atlanta advertising and marketing firm. [more]

Freshmen Set World Record for Largest Game of Tag

Classes haven’t even begun, but freshmen at Mercer already have a memory to last a lifetime. Students and advisers from the first-year class set the world record Saturday for the largest game of tag. Pending review by the Guinness Book of World Records, the students should go into the next record book. [more]

Service First Program Dispatches 16 Mercer Students Around the World

Sixteen Mercer graduates have taken advantage of a new program, Service First, which helps match recent Mercer graduates with international service opportunities. The program gives the new alumni a chance to experience life outside the United States while also helping them to further understand their gifts and calling. [more]

Sixth Annual McDuffie and Friends Labor Day Festival

Sixteen talented high school strings musicians from 13 states have been selected to participate in the Sixth Annual Robert McDuffie and Friends Labor Day Festival for Strings. The intensive musical-learning extravaganza takes place Sept. 2-6 at the Townsend School of Music in Macon. [more]

University’s Web Site Now Mobile

The University has launched a mobile-browser supported web site, m.mercer.edu. Dubbed Mercer Mobile, the site delivers content, services, and features that allow you to access and interact with the University on the go. The site works with iPhone, Blackberry, Android and other smartphones to provide access to information on University news and events, athletics news, updates from the Grand Opera House, the Trolley Tracker and more, all immediately available to you at anytime. [more]

Family Weekend Set for Oct. 1-3

Mercer will hold its annual Family Weekend on the Macon campus Oct. 1-3. The event promises to be an excellent opportunity for families to visit campus and experience a day in the life of their student. [more]

Season Tickets On Sale for 2010-2011 Broadway Series at The Grand

Season tickets are now on sale for the 2010-2011 Broadway Series, titled “One Sensational Season,” at The Grand Opera House. Featuring a six-show Broadway Series, the 2010-2011 season subscriptions can be purchased through Mercer Ticket Sales at (478) 301-5470 or Online at The Grand’s Web site www.TheGrandMacon.com. Mercer faculty and staff are eligible for payroll deduction when purchasing season tickets. [more]

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