Events
Each fall and spring, SoAL hosts a variety of cultural and scholarly events, including art exhibitions, musical and theatre performances, film screenings, panel discussions, special presentations by artists and scholars, an annual Arts Festival, and two annual conferences (for students and for faculty).
Please use the form linked below to submit events to be added to SoAL's calendar.
SoAL Calendar
2025 Events
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Wednesday, |
Classes Begin Time: All Day Contact: |
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Tuesday, |
ESO Club Meeting Time: 2:00PM We will be meeting to plan for the events for the rest of the semester and just to see each other and hang out. Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers |
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Thursday, |
Theatre Auditions!!! Time: 3:30PM - 5:00PM Auditions for Eurydice by Sara Ruhl will take place on the Macon campus in the Arts Complex Theatre. Contact: Cindy Sams |
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Thursday, |
ESO Open Mic Night Time: 6:00PM Bring your own creative writing, favorite quote or poem, or come to listen to the creative work of your peers for this laid-back sharing of good literature. Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers
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Monday, |
HSO Cochran Trivia Night Time: 7:00PM Join us for a fun night of trivia. Contact: Dr. Tracie Provost
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Tuesday, |
Keys to Success in Your Langage Class Time: 6:00PM Learn strategies to study effectively and overcome language learning anxiety. Microsoft teams Link: https://tinyurl.com/ycy4b9r4
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Wednesday, |
Keys to Success in Your Langage Class Time: 3:30PM Learn strategies to study effectively and overcome language learning anxiety. Contact: Sabrina Wengier |
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Thursday, |
ESO Silent Reading Event Time: 12:30PM We will be reading quietly together. Ever want to hang out with people but not really interact? Bring your headphones or a paper book and join us for this silent reading event. Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers
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Friday, |
Research Brown Bag: John Iverson and the Caged Falcon Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM Hear John Iverson share some of his current work with verbatim theater, and to share your questions and feedback afterwards. His research is on the semi-documentary Russian play Finist the Brave Falcon, which tells the true story of Russian women seduced online by Isis fighters. To join the meeting, use the link: Contact: Mary Christian |
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Tuesday, |
Student Photography Exhibition Time: All Day Contact: Charlie Agnew |
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Thursday, |
ESO Club Meeting Time: 2:00PM Monthly meeting of ESO to discuss current and future events. Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers |
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Friday, |
ESO Read-A-Thon Dublin Time: 12:00PM-3:00PM Bring your favorite book and come read with us. Contact:
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Monday, |
Constitution Jeopardy Time: 12:30PM-1:30PM Join Dr. John Hall (associate professor of political science) for a Constitution trivia contest on the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Contact: Dr. Christopher Lawrence |
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Monday, |
History Department-Cochran/HSO-Cochran Meet and Greet Time: 2:00PM Come meet the History professors and members of the History Student Organization-Cochran. Any interested student is invited. Contact: Dr. Tracie Provost
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Tuesday, |
Constitution Day Activities Time: 11:00AM-12:45PM Join Dr. Grace Adams-Square and students from her American government course to learn about the Constitution and the upcoming America250 celebrations. Contact: Dr. Christopher Lawrence |
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Tuesday, |
Surveillence, Freedom, and the Fourth Amendment Time: 12:30PM-1:30PM Dr. Elaina Behounek (associate professor of sociology and criminal justice) and Dr. John Hall (associate professor of political science) discuss the privacy implications of emerging technologies on our Constitutional rights and liberties. Contact: Dr. Christopher Lawrence |
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Tuesday, |
ESO Book Club - Red, White, and Blue by Casey McQuiston Time: 2:00PM This is an informal, student led book discussion of Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers |
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Wednesday, |
Constitution Day Activities Time: 9:30AM-12:15PM Join Dr. Grace Adams-Square, Dr. Matthew Caverly, and students from Dr. Adams-Square's American government course to learn about the Constitution and the upcoming America250 celebrations. Also sponsored by Student Life. Contact: Dr. Christopher Lawrence |
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Wednesday, |
Pause Cafe French Conversion Table Time: 1:00PM For all francophiles to practice their French in a fun, relaxed setting Contact: Sabrina Wengier
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Wednesday, |
Constitution Day Faculty Discussion Time: 3:00PM-5:00PM Political science and public safety faculty lead a discussion on the current meaning of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Contact: Dr. Christopher Lawrence |
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Friday, |
ESO Writing Marathon Time: 10:00PM This is a Writing Marathon, which is a national event held all over the world, which strives to bring joy back to writing. It is a positive writing experience. Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers |
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Monday, |
HSO Cochran Trivia Night Time: 7:00PM Join us for a fun night of trivia. Contact: Dr. Tracie Provost
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Thursday, |
ESO Club Meeting Time: 2:00PM Monthly meeting of ESO to discuss current and future events. Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers |
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Tuesday, |
I Miss You Too: the Giuliano Sonata, Artist Heatherly Day Time: All Day Contact: Charlie Agnew |
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Wednesday, |
Grammarpalooza Time: 12:00PM Grammarpalooza is The Writing Center's regular semester writing refresher. We review basic writing skills for core students in an interactive, social game featuring a drawing for prizes and way too much candy. Faculty will be notified of student attendance. Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers |
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Tuesday, |
ESO Bring Your Own Book: Scary Edition Time: 2:00PM Students bring or tell us about their favorite scary book. Come and listen to some great book, play, or poem, etc. recommendations. Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers |
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Wednesday, |
Pause Cafe French Conversion Table Time: 3:30PM For all francophiles to practice their French in a fun, relaxed setting Contact: Sabrina Wengier |
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Monday, |
HSO Cochran Trivia Night Time: 7:00PM Join us for a fun night of trivia. Contact: Dr. Tracie Provost
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Tuesday, |
Snacks and Sidewalk Chalk Art
Time: 11:00AM-2:00PM Greet friends, enjoy some snacks, and get in touch with your artistic side with sidewalk chalk. Contact: Mary Christian |
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Wednesday, |
ESO Book Discussion: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain Time: 5:00PM-6:00PM The Cochran English Studies Organization will be discussing Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain. Contact: Mary Christian |
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Thursday, |
ESO Bring Your Own Book: Scary Edition Time: 2:00PM This no-budget, student written, acted, and directed one night only play is also a fundraiser for Life After Hate: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/life-after-hate/Shane-trayers To attend the play, people donate $5 or more to this organization that helps those leaving hate organizations and that trains police and mental health professionals. Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers |
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Tuesday, |
ESO Book Club - Coraline by Neil Gaiman Time: 12:30PM This is an informal, student led book discussion of Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers |
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Monday, |
ESO Club Meeting Time: 12:30PM Monthly meeting of ESO to discuss current and future events. Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers |
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Thursday, |
Percussion Concert Time: TBA
Contact: Miguel Castro |
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Monday, |
ESO Book Discussion: Catch 22 by Joseph Heller Time: 2:00PM Dr. Chip Rogers will be leading this book discussion of Joseph Heller's Catch 22 as part of our veteran awareness events. Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers |
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Monday, |
Samantha Mack Art Exhibittion Time: All Day Contact: Charlie Agnew |
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Wednesday, |
Pause Cafe French Conversion Table Time: 1:00PM For all francophiles to practice their French in a fun, relaxed setting Contact: Sabrina Wengier |
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Wednesday, |
Cochran ESO Book Discussion: James, by Percival Everett Time: 5:00PM-6:00PM The English Studies Organization will be discussing James, by Percival Everett. Contact: Mary Christian |
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Thursday, |
ESO Veterans Awareness Panel Time: 12:30PM Military veterans will be joining us to discuss their experiences as veterans and also what MGA and the community at large can do to help veterans. Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers |
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Monday, |
HSO Cochran Trivia Night Time: 7:00PM Join us for a fun night of trivia. Contact: Dr. Tracie Provost
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Monday, |
Parinaz Valinezhad Art Exhibittion Time: All Day Contact: Charlie Agnew |
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Monday, |
Christina Lemon Art Exhibittion Time: All Day Contact: Charlie Agnew |
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Monday, |
14th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibittion Time: All Day Contact: Charlie Agnew |
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Thursday, |
Percussion Concert Time: TBA Contact: Miguel Castro |
