MLK Celebration: Where Do We Go From Here?
(Sponsored by Black Student Unification and Model African Union)

Time:  6 - 7:00pm
Location: Online Event, via Microsoft Teams:  https://tinyurl.com/MLK-Celebration

Contacts: Dr. Andre Nicholson or Dr. LaRonda Sanders-Senu       FLYER

Celebrate Crêpe Day / La Chandeleur

Description: Learn about the tradition of La Chandeleur in France and eat some crêpes!
Time: 12:00 - 2:00pm
Location: SOAL 110 Learning Resource Center | Macon Campus

Contact:  Dr. Sabrina Wengier       FLYER

College Town Film Series

Description: A collaboration of Middle Georgia State University, Wesleyan College, and Mercer University, the annual College Town Film Series brings students, faculty, and the public together to view and discuss educational and entertaining films with a common theme. A professor from each institution hosts discussions of each film. This year's theme is "Brainwashed."

Videodrome (1983) will be featured on February 2. Discussion will be led by Dr. Patrick Brennan of Middle Georgia State University.  The film features the president of a trashy TV channel, Max Renn, who is desperate for new programming to attract viewers. When he happens upon "Videodrome," a TV show dedicated to gratuitous torture and punishment, Max sees a potential hit and broadcasts the show on his channel. However, after his girlfriend auditions for the show and never returns, Max investigates the truth behind Videodrome and discovers that the graphic violence may not be as fake as he thought.

All films will be screened at the historic Douglass Theater, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in downtown Macon. Students with college ID are admitted free. Admission for faculty/staff and the general public is $5. Tickets may be purchased at the door on the night of each screening.

More Information Here

ESO Open Mic Night

Description: Join us for Open Mic Knight! Come read a poem, a short story, or other short creative writing piece, sing an original song, or you can even bring your favorite literature to share. The Open Mic Knight is a great place to share your creative writing and other skills. You can also come and enjoy a great night of creative writing performance. You do not have to share to enjoy the experience! 

Time: 5 - 6:00pm
Location:  Writing Center (TEB 226) | Macon Campus

Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers       FLYER

Book Discussion of We Are Okay by Nina Lacour and Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram

Time:  7:00 - 8:00pm
Location: Writing Center (Roberts Library 231) | Cochran Campus
Description:  Book Reading and Discussion Sponsored by The Writing Center (Cochran) and the Gay Straight Alliance

Contact: Dr. Mary Christian

African American Read-In (Collaboration of ESO and Model African Union)

Description: Be a part of the national African American Read-in as part of Black History Month. We will be gathering to celebrate African American literature. If you'd like to read, please let Dr. LaRonda Sanders-Senu know what poem, passage, or short work you will be reading at laronda.sanderssenu@mga.edu by February 7th.

https://ncte.org/get-involved/african-american-read-in/

Time: 1 -2:00pm
Location: Writing Center (TEB 226) | Macon Campus

Contact: Dr. LaRonda Sanders-Senu or Dr. Shane Trayers       FLYER

College Town Film Series

Description: A collaboration of Middle Georgia State University, Wesleyan College, and Mercer University, the annual College Town Film Series brings students, faculty, and the public together to view and discuss educational and entertaining films with a common theme. A professor from each institution hosts discussions of each film. This year's theme is "Brainwashed."

Jo Jo Rabbit (2019) will be featured on February 9.  Discussion will be led by Evey Wilson Wetherbee & Rachel Schaff of Mercer. The film is a World War II satire that follows Jojo, a Nazi youth whose worldview is turned upside down when he discovers that his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their attic. Aided by only his imaginary friend – Adolph Hitler – Jojo must confront his blind nationalism.

All films will be screened at the historic Douglass Theater, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in downtown Macon. Students with college ID are admitted free. Admission for faculty/staff and the general public is $5. Tickets may be purchased at the door on the night of each screening.

More Information Here

Poster Display:  African American Literature Good Reads:
A Collaboration between English Studies Organization and African Student Union

Time:  Daily from Feb. 13 - 16
Location:  SoAL Building Lobby | Macon Campus

Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers

Valentine Exchange
Starting at 12:30pm, stop by the TEB Lobby to Give a Valentine, and Get a Valentine!

Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers

French Conversation Table:  Let's Play Games!

Time: 1-1:30pm
Location: SOAL 110 Learning Resource Center | Macon Campus
Description:  Come practice your French!

Contact:  Dr. Sabrina Wengier       FLYER

Nervous about Learning a Language?

Time: 12:30 - 1:30pm
Location:  Online event, via Microsoft Teams:  
Link to register: https://tinyurl.com/e457xax9 Description:  Join us for a discussion of some common language learning myths and misconceptions, why we are nervous about learning languages, and ways to alleviate the anxiety.

Contact:  Dr. Sabrina Wengier       FLYER

The MGA Music Program Celebrates Black History Month:  "Music of West Africa"
Guilano Graniti with Miguel Castro

Time:  2:00pm
Location:  Arts Complex Rehearsal Hall | Macon Campus

Contact: Dr. Rebecca Lanning       FLYER

The MGA Music Program Celebrates Black History Month: Online Presentation, "The Forgottten History of Black Film Composers," with Guest Lecturer, Calvin Evans, Jr.

Time:  2:00pm
Location: Online Event, via Microsoft Teams Click here to join the meeting

Contact: Dr. Rebecca Lanning       FLYER

Information Session on Graduate Degrees and Graduate Certificates
in the School of Arts and Letters

-- Master of Arts in Public Relations
-- Master of Arts in Technical and Professional Writing
-- Graduate Certificate in Technical Writing and Digital Communication
-- Graduate Certificate in Strategic Business Communication

Time:  6pm
Location:  Click here to register:  https://tinyurl.com/48hfbvt2

Contact: Dr. Andre Nicholson or Dr. Monica Miller       FLYER

Black History Trivia Day

Time:  Noon - 1pm
Location: Arts Complex Theatre | Macon Campus

Contact: Dr. Andre Nicholson       FLYER

African American Literature Read-In

Time:  3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Writing Center (Roberts Library 231) | Cochran Campus

Contact: Dr. Mary Christian       FLYER

ESO Book Club:  The Color Purple by Alice Walker

Time:  2:00pm
Location:  Writing Center (TEB 226) | Macon Campus
Description:  The group will discuss Walker's novel.

Contact:  Dr. Shane Trayers       FLYER

Art Exhibition Opening:
Ancestors Speak: A Meditation on Humanity

Time: 6:00pm
Location:  Peacock Gallery | Cochran Campus
Description:  Local African American Artist, Stacy M. Jackson, explores historical and racial elements in her body of work.  Artwork will be featured in the Peacock Gallery. These pieces are also featured in her book, A Meditation on Humanity Vol. 1 The Transatlantic Slave Trade.

Contact: Prof. Luke Buffenmyer       FLYER

Celebrating Black History:  Black Resistance to Injustice
Guest Speaker:  Erica Woodford, Esq., Bibb County Superior Court Clerk

Time:  Noon - 1pm
Location: Arts Complex Theatre

Contact: Dr. Andre Nicholson       FLYER

Study Abroad Paris and Scotland:  Information Session

Time:  1:00 - 2:00pm
Location:  The Writing Center (TEB 226) | Macon Campus
Description: Interested students will learn about Study Abroad opportunities in Paris and Scotland this summer.

Additional Information on the Paris Program is available at the Study Abroad Information Table which precedes event in SLC Lobby, starting at 11:30am. 

Contact: Dr. Sabrina Wengier       FLYER

Time:  2:00pm
Locaton:  SoAL Building Lobby

Contact:  Dr. Shane Trayers       FLYER

Book Reading and Discussion of Even as We Breathe by Annette Clapsaddle

Time:  3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Writing Center (Roberts Library 231) | Cochran Campus
Description: The group will read and discuss Even as We Breathe in advance of Annette Clapsaddle's visit on April 5.

Contact: Dr. Mary Christian       FLYER

Virtual Jane Austen Fashion Talk with Kemberly Locke Payton

Time: 7:00pm
Location:  Zoom:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87164245467?pwd=M1RMK3ZURHQ3MVJic244cDFlYWRNQT09

Meeting ID: 871 6424 5467/ Passcode: JAusten

Contact:  Dr. Shane Trayers       FLYER

3rd Annual SOAL Virtual Interdisciplinary Faculty Conference

Time:  8:30am - 5pm
Location:  Microsoft Teams (link TBA)
Description: The SOAL Virtual Interdisciplinary Faculty Conference is an opportunity for faculty to share research or creative works with their colleagues and receive scholarly feedback.

Contact: Dr. Andre Nicholson

More Information on the SoAL Virtual Interdisciplinary Faculty Conference Here

Banned Book Event:  Quiz, Giveaway, Mugshots, and Art Contest!

Time:  2 - 3:00pm
Location:  Library | Macon Campus

Sponsored by the Library and the English Studies Organization

Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers       FLYER

Grammarpalooza!

Time:  11:00am - 12:30pm
Location:  Writing Center (TEB 226) | Macon Campus
Description: Grammarpalooza is an annual writing refresher aimed at college freshmen and sophomores.  This spring's theme is "scary movies."

Contact: Dr. Sharon Colley       FLYER

French Conversation Table:  Let's Play Games!

Time: 1-1:30pm
Location: SOAL 110 Learning Resource Center | Macon Campus
Description:  Come practice your French!

Contact:  Dr. Sabrina Wengier       FLYER

J. R. R. Tolkien and The Lord of the Rings: Myth-Making in The Age of Technique with Dr. John Murphy

Time:  2pm
Location: Roberts Memorial Library, Third Floor | Cochran Campus
Description: The second of two talks hosted by Roberts Library on the 20th Century's best-loved and most prophetic book. 

Contact: April Renfroe Warren       FLYER

Commercial Combo Performance

Time:  Noon - 12:30pm
Location:  Student Life Center Amphitheater | Macon Campus
Description:  Come check out music by Radiohead and the Eagles, as well as original compositions.

Contact: Prof. Justin McAdara       FLYER

Arts Festival:  Reclaiming the Native South

2023 ARTS FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

The annual Arts Festival will take place March 27 through April 14, 2023.  Sponsored by the School of Arts & Letters (SoAL), all events are free and open to the public. Please make plans to join us for lively performances, speakers, and visual arts. This year's theme is Reclaiming the Native South and will feature a presentation and performance on April 11 by Joy Harjo, internationally renowned performer and writer of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States, a Humanities Panel focused on the theme of Reclaiming the Native South, and a reading and book talk with Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, a member of the Eastern band of Cherokee Indians and author of the novel Even as We Breathe. She will speak on Wednesday, April 5, in the Arts Complex Theatre on the Macon campus, and her presentation will serve as the kickoff event for MGA's Undergraduate Conference, which will run parallel to the conference on April 5, 6, 7, 8.

See Arts Festival Page for more information

MGA Student Art Exhibition Opening (exhibition runs through April 6)

Time:  6pm
Location:  Peacock Gallery | Cochran Campus
Description: The 2022-2023 Student Art Exhibition is a juried exhibition featuring Middle Georgia State University art students. In addition to the opening in Cochran, there will an opening and awards celebration in Macon on April 10th to reveal winners in categories such as 2-D design, 3-D design, student choice, as well as best of show. 

Contact: Dr. Sheree' Keith or Prof. Luke Buffenmyer      FLYER

Book Discussion led by Dr. Sharon Colley: 
Even as We Breathe by Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle

Time:  2 - 3:00pm
Location:  Writing Center (TEB 226) | Macon Campus

Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers      FLYER

Reclaiming the Native South Humanities Panel

Time:  4:30pm
Location: Arts Complex Theatre | Macon Campus

Panel:

• Dr. Matt Jennings, Historian

• Ms. Tracie Revis, Director of Advocacy for Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative

• Dr. Jace Weaver, Religious, Literary, and Law Scholar

• Mr. Beau Carroll, Archeologist

• Dr. Robbie Ethridge, Historical and Environmental Anthropologist

Contact: Dr. Matt Jennings       See Arts Festival Page for more information       FLYER

K-CAFE: Come Enjoy Korean Coffee and Snacks!

Time: 12 PM - 2 PM
Location: SOAL 110 Learning Resource Center | Macon Campus
Description: Come enjoy Korean coffee and snacks! Learn cool facts about South Korean culture!

Contact:  Dr. Claire Joa or Prof. Goeun Seo        FLYER

Jane Austen Ball

Time:  7-9pm
Location:  Student Life Center Lobby | Macon Campus

Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers       FLYER

Writing Marathon

Description:  Join the group for a fun morning of creativity and writing!
Time: 10 - 12:30pm
Location: Writing Center (TEB 226) | Macon Campus

Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers      FLYER

Film Screening with Dr. Malinda Maynor Lowery, Historian and Documentary Film Producer, and Member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina

Time:  3:30pm
Location: Arts Complex Theatre | Macon Campus
Description: Join us for a screening of Dr. Malinda Maynor Lowery's short films Real Indian (1996) and Sounds of Faith (1997), followed by a Q&A with Dr. Lowery. 

Contact: Dr. Matt Jennings       See Arts Festival Page for more information       FLYER

Ombaska:  Composers of Native American Music against Cultural Stereotypes by Prof. Giuliano Graniti
Description:  Presentation and Performance

Time:  7:00pm
Location:  Arts Complex Rehearsal Hall | Macon Campus

Contact: Prof. Giuliano Graniti       See Arts Festival Page for more information

French Conversation Table:  Let's Play Games!

Description:  Come practice your French!
Time:  1pm - 1:30pm
Location:  ONLINE in Microsoft TEAMS: https://tinyurl.com/ym29xcfx

Contact:  Dr. Sabrina Wengier       FLYER

Undergraduate Conference

The 2023 Undergraduate Conference, sponsored by the School of Arts and Letters, will kick off on April 5, as part of the MGA Arts Festival: Reclaiming the Native South.  The conference will continue on April 6, 7, and 8.

(Preliminary Schedule of Events)

> March 27: Art Exhibition Opening and Awards (exhibition runs through April 6)
    Time:  6pm
    Location:  Peacock Gallery | Cochran Campus

> April 5:  Reading and Book Signing with Annette Clapsadddle,
Novelist and author of Even as We Breathe
    Time: 4pm
    Location: Arts Complex Theatre, with reception to follow in the Arts Complex Rehearsal
    Hall | Macon Campus

> April 6: Poetry Reading with Dr. Kevin Cantwell, Poet and author of One Thousand Sheets of Rice Paper: Poems
    Time:  11am
    Location:  Library | Macon Campus

> April 6:  Undergraduate Conference Student Panel Presentations
     Location: Cochran Campus 

> April 6: Undergraduate Conference Panel Discussion on Art
    Time:  3:30pm - 4:25pm
    Location:  Peacock Gallery | Cochran Campus

> April 6:  Women's Health Panel, moderated by Dr. Patrice Walker, President of Navicent
     Time:  5:30 - 7pm
     Math Auditorium | Macon Campus

> April 7: Undergraduate Conference Student Panel Presentations
    Location:  Macon Campus

> April 7: Keynote Talk:  "Eating the South," by Dr. David Davis
    Time:  11:30am
    (followed by luncheon for conference participants in the SoAL Building Lobby)
    Location:  Arts Complex Theatre | Macon Campus

> April 8, Conference Poster Session
    Time:  All Day
    Location: Macon Campus Library | Macon Campus

Contact: Dr. Monica Miller      For more information see the Undergraduate Conference page

Reading and Presentation by Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, a member of the Eastern band of Cherokee Indians and author of the novel Even as We Breathe

Time:  4pm
Location: Arts Complex Theatre | Macon Campus
(followed by reception in Arts Complex Rehearsal Hall)
   
Description: Even As We Breathe tells the coming-of-age story of Cowney Sequoyah, a nineteen-year-old Cherokee boy who finds himself entangled in dangerous mysteries in Asheville's grand Grove Park Inn in the midst of World War II. Author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle will read from and discuss writing this award-winning novel, and she will be available to sign books. 

Contact: Dr. Monica Miller       See Arts Festival Page for more information

Poetry Reading with Dr. Kevin Cantwell, Poet and Author of
One Thousand Sheets of Rice Paper: Poems
Time:  11am
Location:  Library | Macon Campus

Contact: Tamatha Lambert, Director of Library Services, Macon Campus      FLYER

Undergraduate Conference Panel Presentations
Location: Cochran Campus

Contact: Dr. Monica Miller      FLYER

Undergraduate Conference Panel Discussion on Art
Time:  3:30pm - 4:25pm
Location:  Peacock Gallery | Cochran Campus

Contact: Prof. Charlie Agnew      FLYER

Keynote Talk for Undergraduate Conference: "Eating the South," by Dr. David Davis
Time: 11:30am
Location: Arts Complex Theatre | Macon Campus 

Contact:  Dr. Monica Miller      FLYER

Monday,
April 10

Demonstration by Randy Kemp, Member of the Muscogee (Creek), Choctaw, and Euchee Nations 

Description: Multidisciplinary artist Randy Kemp will give a screen-printing demonstation.
Location: Arts Complex Rehearsal Hall | Macon Campus
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Contact:  Dr. Sheree Keith       See Arts Festival Page for more information      FLYER

MGA Student Art Exhibition:  Opening 

Time:  6pm
Location:  SoAL Lobby | Macon Campus
Description: The 2022-2023 Student Art Exhibition is a juried exhibition featuring Middle Georgia State University art students. The opening and awards celebration in Macon will reveal winners in categories such as 2-D design, 3-D design, student choice, as well as best of show. 

Contact: Dr. Sheree' Keith      FLYER

Presentation by Randy Kemp, Member of the Muscogee (Creek), Choctaw, and Euchee Nations 

Description:  Kemp will give a Native American flute, storytelling, and visual arts performance.
Location:  Arts Complex Rehearsal Hall | Macon Campus
Time:  6:30pm (immediately following the April 10 MGA Student Art Exhibition Opening)

Contact:  Dr. Sheree Keith       See Arts Festival Page for more information      

Art & Advocacy in the Native South

Join us for presentations and performances by Tracie Revis (Muscogee (Creek), Euchee), Randy Kemp (Muscogee (Creek), Choctaw, Euchee), and MGA's own Dr. Giuliano Graniti.

Time: 11am
Location: Arts Complex Rehearsal Hall | Macon Campus

Contact: Dr. Amy Berke    FLYER

Joy Harjo - CANCELLED

We regret to announce that poet Joy Harjo has cancelled her event at Middle Georgia State University scheduled for April 11^th . The School of Arts and Letters is working to replace this event with other dynamic speakers.

Time: 11am
Location: Recreation & Wellness Center | Macon Campus

Contact: Dr. Amy Berke       FLYER      See Arts Festival Page for more information

Fall Line Review:  Release Party

Description: Join us for the release of MGA's annual journal dedicated to highlighting the literary and artistic achievements of Middle Georgia State University students

Time:  2:00pm
Location:  SoAL Building Lobby | Macon Campus

Contact:  Dr. Kelly Whiddon       See Arts Festival Page for more information

Jazz Band Concert
Time: 4:30pm
Location: Walker Auditorium | Cochran Campus
Description: This spring, the student fronted jazz ensemble is expanding their repertoire to include jazz-rock along with the classics. One of the hottest shows on campus!

Contact: Dr. Rebecca Lanning       See Arts Festival Page for more information

Student Production: The Thanksgiving Play by MacArthur Fellow Larissa FastHorse (Cochran Campus)

Description: The Thanksgiving Play satirically explores production of a Thanksgiving pageant. The Thanksgiving Play is coming to Broadway this spring.

Times:
April 12: 7:00pm
April 13: 7:00pm
April 14: 7:00pm

Location:  Russell Hall Theatre | Cochran Campus

Contact: Dr. Sheree' Keith       See Arts Festival Page for more information     FLYER

Student Production: The Thanksgiving Play by MacArthur Fellow Larissa FastHorse (Macon Campus)

Description: The Thanksgiving Play satirically explores production of a Thanksgiving pageant. The Thanksgiving Play is coming to Broadway this spring.

Times:
April 12: 7:30pm
April 13: 5:30pm
April 14: 7:30pm

Location:  Arts Complex Theatre | Macon Campus

Contact: Dr. Sheree' Keith       See Arts Festival Page for more information      FLYER

Percussion Ensemble

Time: 7:30pm
Location: Arts Complex Rehearsal Hall | Macon Campus
Description: The percussion ensemble always delivers an exciting show to hear and watch! This semester they will present a show of Latin and modern percussion music, from the timpani to the steel drums and everything in between.

Contact: Dr. Rebecca Lanning       FLYER       See Arts Festival Page for more information

Senior Recitals: 

• Kevin Lyons
  Time: 5:30pm
  Location: Arts Complex Theatre | Macon Campus
  
• Jackson McEver
  Time: 7:30pm
  Location: Arts Complex Theatre | Macon Campus
  
  Contact: Dr. Rebecca Lanning
  
  

Shakespeare Birthday Celebration

Time:  6:00 - 7:00pm
Location: Russell Hall Theatre | Cochran Campus

Contact: Dr. Mary Christian     FLYER

HSO and the Department of History Present:  History is Freaking Cool!

Description:  Cathy Miller, MGA History alum, Master of Archival studies, & Outcoming President of the Society of Georgia Archivists, presents freaking cool finds from her various archival roles.

Time:  2:00pm
Location:  SOAL 118 | Macon Campus

Contact:  Dr. Susan Asbury

Faculty Recital | Future Classics: Modern Works for the Classical Saxophone
Featuring Ryan Johnson, Saxophone, and Dr. Giuliano Graniti, Piano

Time: 5:30pm
Location:  Arts Complex Rehearsal Hall | Macon Campus

Contact: Dr. Rebecca Lanning            FLYER

Dr. Shellie DeBruyn:  Master Class with Voice Students

Time: 12:30pm
Location: Arts Complex Rehearsal Hall | Macon Campus

Contact: Dr. Rebecca Lanning

Jazz Band and Commercial Combo

Time: 7:30pm
Location: Arts Complex Theatre | Macon Campus

Contact: Dr. Rebecca Lanning

Senior Recitals: 

• Bert Mims
  Time: 5:30pm
  Location: Arts Complex Rehearsal Hall | Macon Campus
  
• Ben Kilgore
  Time: 7:00pm
  Location: Arts Complex Rehearsal Hall | Macon Campus
  
  Contact: Dr. Rebecca Lanning

Senior Recital: 

• Noah Sigler
  Time: 5:30pm
  Location: Arts Complex Rehearsal Hall | Macon Campus
  
  Contact: Dr. Rebecca Lanning

Wednesday,
April 26

Reception for Knighted: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Undergraduate Research

Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: SoAL Lobby | Macon Campus
Description: A reception to honor and share student work published in this year's issue of Knighted: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Undergraduate Research. Students will present small portions of their work and receive the latest published copies of our journal. 

Contact: Dr. Lucia Palmer      FLYER

Wednesday,
April 26

Description: Join us for an info session about SoAL's graduate degrees and graduate certificates. Register here.

Senior Music Presentations: 

• Brandon Ingram
  Time: 5:30pm
  Location: Arts Complex Theatrel | Macon Campus
  
• India Harris
  Time: 6:30pm
  Location: Arts Complex Theatre | Macon Campus
  
  Contact: Dr. Rebecca Lanning

Tuesday,
May 2

Senior Music Presentations: 

• Virginia Dart
  Time: 5:30pm
  Location: Arts Complex Theatrel | Macon Campus
  
• Jordan Nixon
  Time: 6:30pm
  Location: Arts Complex Theatre | Macon Campus
  
  Contact: Dr. Rebecca Lanning