Thursday,
August 17

Department of History Welcome Event

Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: SLC Lobby | Macon Campus

Join the History Department in welcoming the start of a new semester!

Contact: Dr. Matthew Zimmerman

Monday,
August 21

Art Exhibition Opening:  Goeun Seo

Time: 6:00pm
Location:  Peacock Gallery | Russell Hall, Cochran Campus

New Art Faculty Exhibition featuring the work of Goen Seo, Assistant Professor of Art, Graphic Design and Illustration. The Exhibition runs from August 21 through September 22.

Contact: Prof. Luke Buffenmyer 

Tuesday,
August 22

Department of History Welcome Event - Cochran Campus

Time: Noon - 1pm
Location: Conference Room, Wiggs Building (2nd floor) | Cochran Campus

Join the History Department in welcoming the start of a new semester!

Contact: Dr. Matthew Zimmerman

Monday,
August 28

English Studies Organization Open Mic Knight

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

Come share a poem or very short story, sing an original song or play one on an instrument. All students are invited!

Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers

Thursday, 
August 31

English Studies Organization Book Club: Howl’s Moving Castle

Time: 1:00pm
Location: Writing Center (TEB 226) | Macon Campus
Description: This is a student led, informal discussion of the book. 

Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers

Wednesday,
September 6

How to Study for your Language Class

Time: 3pm
Location: SoAL 110 | Macon Campus
Description: Language faculty will discuss tips on how to study to be successful in a language class.

Contact: Dr. Sabrina Wengier

Thursday,
September 7

How to Study for your Language Class

Time: 3:30pm
Location: Microsoft Teams (https://tinyurl.com/mryyed5z)

The language faculty will share tips on how to be successful in a language class and in studying a language.

Contact: Dr. Sabrina Wengier

Saturday,
September 9

CANCELED - Whistle Stop Cafe Field Trip: Juliette, Georgia

Time: arrive between 10am and 10:30am
Location: Whistle Stop Cafe, 443 McCrackin St, Juliette, GA 31046

ESO is sponsoring this trip to the Whistle Stop Cafe, which was originally built for the movie, Fried Green Tomatoes, which is based off the book by Fannie Flagg. After filming it became a working restaurant. There's movie related sights to see there and around town. You must also have your own transportation to the event and pay for your own food at the restaurant. Please note that you MUST fill out travel forms and give them to Dr. Trayers by Thursday, September 7th in order to participate.

Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers

Monday,
September 11

Communicating with Professors

Time: 5pm
Location: The Writing Center (TEB 226) | Macon Campus

How do you write appropriate emails for professors? What exactly are "office hours" and why should you go to them? This workshop will help answer these questions!

Contact: Dr. Sharon Colley

Tuesday,
September 12

Book Discussion: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Time: 7-8pm
Location: Roberts Library 231 (Writing Center) | Cochran Campus

The English Studies Organization will be gathering to discuss Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. Come and join us!

Contact: Dr. Mary Christian

Wednesday,
September 13

SoAL Graduate Program Information Session

Time: 6:00pm
Location: Teams (click here to register)

Continue your journey to success. That graduate degree or certificate credential is closer than you think. Join us for a virtual information session about Graduate Programs and Certificates being offered in the School of Arts in Letters. ​

Contacts: Dr. Monica Miller and Dr. Andre Nicholson

Thursday,
September 14

ESO Book Club Discussion - Fried Green Tomatoes

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

Whether you've seen the movie or read the book, come join our student-led, informal discussion of the book by Fannie Flagg or the movie it is based on or both.

Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers

Monday,
September 18

Communicating with Professors

Time: 5pm
Location: Microsoft Teams (link to come)

How do you write appropriate emails for professors? What exactly are "office hours" and why should you go to them? This workshop will help answer these questions!

Contact: Dr. Sharon Colley

Wednesday,
September 20

French Conversation Table

Time: 2pm
Location: SoAL 110 | Macon Campus

Come and practice some French!

Contact: Dr. Sabrina Wengier

Friday,
September 22

ESO Writing Marathon

Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Writing Center TEB 226 | Macon Campus

Find joy in writing again by participating in a Writing Marathon on campus!

Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers

Tuesday,
September 26

Joy Harjo Reading and Book Signing

Time: 11:30am
Location: Volleyball Gym | Macon Campus

The School of Arts & Letters will welcome Joy Harjo, internationally renowned musician, performer, and writer of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States (2019-2022), and 1st Native American Poet Laureate, to present on September 26, 2023, at 11:30am on the Macon Campus.

Click here for more information.

Contact: Dr. Amy Berke

Thursday,
September 28

History Advising Kick Off

Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: SoAL 110 | Macon Campus

Drop by for help with advising and registration!

Contact: Dr. Matthew Zimmerman

Thursday,
September 28

Goat Yoga by Homegrown Yoga

Time: 5:30pm
Location: SLC Amphitheater | Macon Campus

Student Life is partnering with ESO to bring in Homegrown Yoga and live goats. Any fitness level can do goat yoga! Come join us for a fun, happiness awareness event!

Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers

Monday,
October 2

Art Exhibition Opening:  Stefani Byrd

Time: 6:00pm
Location:  Peacock Gallery | Russell Hall, Cochran Campus

Art Exhibition titled Domicile, featuring the work of Stefani Byrd. The work utilizes Byrd's domestic life as source material for an intimate visual study of form and space using 3D scanning technology. Domicile explores how the pandemic and the need to quarantine has changed our collective relationship to home, shifting it from a refuge to also that of a confine. The Exhibition runs from October 2 through November 3.

Contact: Prof. Luke Buffenmyer

Monday,
October 2

MGA students and faculty will showcase their Korean, demonstrate Taekwondo, present their art works inspired by K-pop, and present K-pop music videos on the huge HD screen in the Math Auditorium. The videos will be accompanied by commentary on Korean culture and K-pop music.

Tuesday,
October 3

Strategic Notetaking

Time: 5pm
Location: The Writing Center (TEB 226) | Macon Campus

How can notetaking save you time and stress? We will suggest helpful methods of notetaking!

Contact: Dr. Sharon Colley

Tuesday,
October 3

Book Discussion: Beloved by Toni Morrison

Time: 7pm - 8pm
Location: Roberts Library 231 | Cochran Campus

The English Studies Organization is hosting a book discussion on Beloved by Toni Morrison.

Contact: Dr. Mary Christian

Wednesday,
October 4

Overcoming Anxiety for Language Learning

Time: 3pm
Location: Microsoft Teams (https://tinyurl.com/mrxdscyf)

Many people feel nervous about learning a language. Learn some ways to overcome your anxiety so you can start your language learning journey!

Contact: Dr. Sabrina Wengier

Monday,
October 9

Overcoming Anxiety for Language Learning

Time: 2pm - 3pm
Location: SoAL 110 | Macon Campus

Many people feel nervous about learning a language. Learn some ways to overcome your anxiety so you can start your language learning journey!

Contact: Dr. Sabrina Wengier

Monday,
October 9

Indigenous Literature Read-In

Time: 7pm - 8pm
Location: Roberts Library 231 | Cochran Campus

In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the English Studies Organization is hosting an Indigenous literature read-in. Bring a poem, short story, or nonfiction work to read aloud. Suggested authors include (but are not limited to): Joy Harjo, Louise Erdrich, Heid E. Erdrich, Kaitlyn Curtice, Annette Clapsaddle, Leslie Marmon Silko. Tommy Orange, Zitkala-Sa

Contact: Dr. Mary Christian

Tuesday,
October 10

Strategic Notetaking

Time: 5pm
Location: Microsoft Teams (link to come)

How can notetaking save you time and stress? We will suggest helpful methods of notetaking!

Contact: Dr. Sharon Colley

Tuesday,
October 17

Bring Your Own Book Fair: Scary Edition

Time: 1:00pm
Locatoin: Writing Center (TEB 226) | Macon Campus

Students are invited to bring their favorite scary book to share with everyone!

Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers

Thursday,
October 19

French Conversation Table

Time: 12:30pm
Location: Microsoft Teams (link to come)

Come and practice some French!

Contact: Dr. Sabrina Wengier

Monday,
October 23

Graduate Application Writing: Statements of Purpose and Other Documents

Time: 12:20pm
Location: Writing Center (TEB 226) | Macon Campus

Make your graduate graduate application as strong as possible! Career Services will provide a workshop on writing statements of purpose and other texts for graduate applications. 

Contact: Dr. Sharon Colley

Tuesday,
October 24

Book Discussion: Crank by Ellen Hopkins

Time: 7pm - 8pm
Location: Roberts Library 231 | Cochran Campus

The English Studies Organization is hosting a book discussion on Crank by Ellen Hopkins.

Contact: Dr. Mary Christian

Thursday,
October 26

English Studies Organization's Annual Mystery Theater

Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Location:  Arts Complex Theatre | Macon Campus

English Studies Organization's Annual Mystery Theater is a one-time performance on October 26th with limited tickets. More details coming!

Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers

Friday,
October 27

Senior Exhibition: Jackson Griffith - Closing Reception

Time: 6:30pm
Location: Arts Complex Lobby | Macon Campus

Artwork by Jackson Griffith will be on view in the Arts Complex Lobby from October 23rd through October 27th. The closing reception will be followed by a short concert in the Rehearsal Hall.

Contact: Jackson Griffith

Wednesday,
November 1

Pay It Forward - Kindness Cards

Time: 9:15am start
Location: TEB Lobby | Macon Campus

ESO's Pay It Forward Event is one of the Happiness Awareness (Positive Psychology) events. ESO will be handing out Kindness Cards. All you need to do is one act of kindness and pass the cards on. See how kindness spreads throughout our community.

Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers

Thursday,
November 2

Grammarpalooza

Time: 12pm - 2:30pm
Location: Writing Center (TEB 226) | Macon Campus

Grammarpalooza is The Writing Center's regular semester writing refresher. This social game allows core students to review common editing problems in a light-hearted and candy-laden environment. This fall, our review items will be its/it's, a/an, and commas versus semi-colons; our theme is "My Neighbor Totoro."

Contact: Dr. Sharon Colley

Monday,
November 6

Dr. Cory Smith Happiness Awareness and Mindfulness Walk

Time: 12:30pm
Location: Writing Center TEB 226 | Macon Campus

Dr. Cory Smith, Professor of Psychology, will be speaking on happiness and positive psychology. After his talk, he will be leading a mindfulness walk around campus

Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers

Tuesday,
November 7

Citation Guide Workshop

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

Join this workshop/game to become comfortable with using citation guides for MLA, APA, Chicago, and other styles.

Contact: Dr. Sharon Colley

Wednesday,
November 8

Citation Guide Workshop

Time: 5pm
Location: Microsoft Teams (link to come)

Join this workshop/game to become comfortable with using citation guides for MLA, APA, Chicago, and other styles.

Contact: Dr. Sharon Colley

Thursday,
November 9

Book Club & Happiness Awareness - Shawn Actor's The Happiness Advantage

Time: 1:00pm
Location: Writing Center TEB 226 | Macon Campus

Come join us for an informal, student-led discussion of Shawn Achor's book The Happiness Advantage. This is part of our Happiness Awareness events for fall.

Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers

 Monday,
November 13

Juried Art Exhibition Opening:  Design on the Edge

Time: 6:00pm
Location:  Peacock Gallery | Russell Hall, Cochran Campus

Juried Art Exhibition of Graphic Design posters that respond to our liminal cultural moment of social tension, political upheaval, ecological threat, and disruptive opportunity through defiant acts of creativity. The Exhibition, titled Design on the Edge, runs from November 13 - January 19.

Contact: Prof. Luke Buffenmyer

Tuesday, 
November 14

Book Discussion: Looking for Alaska by John Green

Time: 7pm - 8pm
Location: Roberts Library 231 | Cochran Campus

Wednesday,
November 15

French Conversation Table

Time: 2pm
Location: SoAL 110 | Macon Campus

Come and practice some French!

Contact: Dr. Sabrina Wengier

Wednesday,
November 29

History Last Day of Classes Celebration

Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: SLC Lobby | Macon Campus

Send off the semester right by joining the History Department and celebrating the last day of classes!

Contact: Dr. Matthew Zimmerman

March 25 - April 12

Reel People Arts Festival: Celebrating Diversity in Film and Media Arts

Programming will explore diversity in filmmaking and media in Georgia and beyond. Free public events will celebrate filmmakers, composers, animators, technologists, and game designers whose work defies the historical homogeneity of Hollywood.

Details and schedule to come.

April 10 - April 13

MGA Undergraduate Conference

MGA's 2024 Undergraduate Conference, sponsored by the School of Arts & Letters, serves to highlight exceptional student work across MGA's many undergraduate programs. The conference will take place on MGA's Cochran and Macon campuses. Highlights include student panels. poster sessions, student art exhibitions, and keynote speakers. 

Details and schedule to come.

Wednesday,
April 10

Undergraduate Conference Guest Speaker

Location: Arts Complex Theatre | Macon Campus

Details to come.

Thursday,
April 11

Undergraduate Conference Student Panels

Location: Cochran Campus

Details to come.

Thursday,
April 11

MGA Student Art Exhibition Opening and Reception

Location: Peacock Gallery | Cochran Campus

Details to come.

Friday,
April 12

Undergraduate Conference Guest Speaker

Location: Arts Complex Theatre | Macon Campus

Details to come.

Friday,
April 12

Undergraduate Conference Student Panels

Location: School of Arts & Letters Building and Library | Macon Campus

Details to come.

Saturday,
April 13

Undergraduate Conference Student Panels

Location: School of Arts & Letters Building | Macon Campus

Details to come.