SPRING 2022
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Wednesday, January 26
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Open Mic Knight Time: 5 - 7pm Location: Writing Center | Macon Campus
Sponsored by the English Studies Organization Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers
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Thursday, January 27
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Collegetown Film Series: Leave Her to Heaven (1945) Discussion led by Evey Wilson, Mercer University
Time: 7pm Location: Douglass Theatre | Downtown Macon Free with college student ID
Sponsored by Middle Georgia State University, Wesleyan College, and Mercer University
Contact: Dr. Bob Burnham
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Tuesday, February 1
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ESO Book Club: Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Time: 2 - 3pm Location: Writing Center | Macon Campus
Sponsored by the English Studies Organization Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers
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Wednesday, February 2
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Online Public Speaking Workshop Time: 3 - 4 pm
Location: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
Do you have a class presentation this semester? Learn from the experts! Attend the virtual Public Speaking Workshop to hear best-practice tips from four MGA Public Speaking (COMM) professors about speech introductions, rehearsal, delivery, self-assessment, and more! Accept the Microsoft Teams invitation in your MGA email inbox the day before (February 1st) the workshop.
Sponsored by the Student Success Center and MGA's Department of Media, Culture, and the Arts
Contact: Paul Johnson for more information.
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Thursday, February 3
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Collegetown Film Series: Legally Blonde (2001) Discussion led by Dr. Tom Ellington, Wesleyan College
Time: 7pm Location: Douglass Theatre | Downtown Macon Free with college student ID
Sponsored by Middle Georgia State University, Wesleyan College, and Mercer University
Contact: Dr. Bob Burnham
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Thursday, February 10
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Student Success Workshop: "Understanding Academic Growth Mindset," led by Terri Reckart, SoAL Academic Advisor
Time: 2 - 3pm Location: Walker Hall 307 | Cochran Campus
Contact: Terri Reckart
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Thursday, February 10
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Collegetown Film Series: Blue Ruin (2013) Discussion led by Dr. Patrick Brennan, Middle Georgia State University
Time: 7pm Location: Douglass Theatre | Downtown Macon Free with college student ID
Sponsored by Middle Georgia State University, Wesleyan College, and Mercer University
Contact: Dr. Bob Burnham
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February 14 - February 17
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African American Recommended Books Display Location: Arts Complex Lobby | Macon Campus
Sponsored by the English Studies Organization Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers
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Tuesday, February 15
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"African American History, Heritage, and Culture" A SoAL Reading and Performance Series Time: 6 - 7pm Location: Russell Hall Auditorium | Cochran Campus
Contact: Dr. Lisa Bro and Prof. Marla Thompson
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Tuesday, February 15
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Advising and Information Session on Modern Language and Interdisciplinary Studies Programs Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm Location: SOAL-110 | Macon Campus
Sponsored by the Department of Media, Culture, and the Arts Contact: Prof. Sabrina Wengier
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Tuesday, February 22
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Advising and Information Session on Modern Language and Interdisciplinary Studies Programs Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm Location: Russell Hall Old Writing Center| Cochran Campus
Sponsored by the Department of Media, Culture, and the Arts Contact: Prof. Sabrina Wengierr
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Tuesday, February 22
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Online African American Read-In Time: 6:00 pm Location: Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81663164035?pwd=bDF3YzRwQWV1b3F3bmlmZ3ZwQWVNdz09
Zoom ID: 816 6316 4035 PW: Read
Sponsored by the English Studies Organization
Contact: please email Dr. LaRonda Sanders-Senu for more information, or to share your selection title by February 17, 2022 if you would like to participate.
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Thursday, February 24
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Panel: "What Can You Do with an English Major?"
Panelists: Kelley Land, Freelance Editor Lisa Bayer, UGA Press Kristen Bailey, Librarian at MGA
Time: 12:30 - 1:30pm Location: The Writing Center | Macon Campus
Sponsored by the Writing Center on the Macon Campus Contact: Dr. Sharon Colley
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Friday, February 25
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ESO Book Club: Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Time: 11am - noon Location: Writing Center | Cochran Campus
Sponsored by the English Studies Organization Contact: Dr. Mary Christian
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Weekly at Varying Times
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Online AASCU Global Literacy Talks
The Global Literacy Talks are open to all AASCU-affiliated students, faculty, and staff. Using modules from the Council on Foreign Relations’ World101 website and timely pieces from The New York Times, we invite you to join for a lively facilitated conversation filled with civil discourse and, most importantly, your voice. You can register for multiple sessions or just one. Visit this page to learn more about the series. This is an ideal place for students to discuss their ideas about and interest in a number of issues.
Upcoming Talk: Wednesday, March 16, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET: Cybersecurity—The New Warfare
Study Abroad Information Sessions for USG Goes Global study abroad programs:
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Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, March 1 - 3
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English Week: Information Sessions on Academic Programs in English
- Macon: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:30 - 11am; TEB by the Writing Center
- Cochran: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11am - 12:30pm; Russell Hall Lobby
March 1: Highlighting Generalist and Teacher Certification concentrations March 2: Highlighting Professional Writing and Pre-Law concentrations March 3: Highlighting Creative Writing and Literature concentrations
Sponsored by the Department of English Contact: Dr. Chip Rogers Dr. Shane Trayers Dr. Christopher Cairney
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Thursday, March 3
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Information Session on Media and Communication Program Time: 1:00pm - 1:55pm Location: SOAL-120 | Macon Campus
Sponsored by the Department of Media, Culture, and the Arts Contact: Prof. Lauren Cater
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Tuesday, March 8
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History and English Teacher Certification Student Planning Session Time: 2 - 3pm Location: President's Dining Room, Georgia Hall | Cochran Campus
Sponsored by the Departments of English and History Contact: Dr. Chris Cairney
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Tuesday, March 8
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Hunger Awareness Event: Book Talk by Dr. Chip Rogers - Oliver Twist Time: 2 - 3pm Location: Writing Center | Macon Campus
Sponsored by the English Studies Organization Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers
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Wednesday, March 9
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History and English Teacher Certification Student Planning Session Time 2 - 3pm Location Writing Center (TEB 226) | Macon Campus
Contact: Dr. Chris Cairney
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Wednesday, March 9
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Hunger Awareness Event: Book Talk by Dr. Chip Rogers - Oliver Twist Time: 2 - 3pm Location: President's Dining Room (tentative) | Cochran Campus
Sponsored by the English Studies Organization Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers
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Thursday, March 10
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Panel on Hunger Awareness: Mike Reeves, Middle Georgia Community Food Bank Jake Ferro, Loaves and Fishes Deveraux Lindsey, MGA Time: 2 - 3pm Location: Writing Center | Macon Campus
Sponsored by the English Studies Organization Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers
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Thursday, March 10
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Information Session on Media and Communication Program Time: 2:00pm - 2:55pm Location: Roberts Library - 208 | Cochran Campus
Sponsored by the Department of Media, Culture, and the Arts Contact: Prof. Rebecca Edwards
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Friday, March 11
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Adapting to a New Normal: 2nd Annual Virtual Interdisciplinary Faculty Conference Time: (see conference schedule below) Location: Online, Microsoft Teams Contact: Dr. Andre Nicholson
Conference Schedule Event Flyer
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Saturday, March 12
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Chamber Singers join VSU, ASU for Performance of Poulenc: Gloria Time: 6:30pm Location: Albany Municipal Auditorium, Albany Georgia For tickets: https://albanysymphony.org/
Contact: Dr. Rebecca Lanning
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Tuesday, March 15
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"Women's History, Heritage, and Culture" A SoAL Reading and Performance Series Time: 6 - 7pm Location: Russell Hall Auditorium | Cochran Campus
Contact: Dr. Lisa Bro and Prof. Marla Thompson
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Wednesday, March 16
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Grammarpalooza Time: 12:30 -2:30pm Location: The Writing Center (TEB 226) | Macon Campus
Grammarpalooza is an event where The Writing Center offers fun and engaging writing refresher activities on a variety of topics. This semester's theme is "Mardi Gras."
Contact: Dr. Sharon Colley Event Flyer
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Wednesday, March 16
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Online Regency Fashion Talk by Kemberly Locke Payton Time: 6pm Location: Online (Zoom) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81796084277?pwd=Vzc5THlZZXBzdG9JWjlSbXRVTkZKZz09 Meeting ID: 817 9608 4277 /Passcode: Austen
Sponsored by the English Studies Organization Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers
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Thursday, March 17
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Advising and Information Session on Modern Language and Interdisciplinary Studies Programs Time: 2 - 3pm Location: SOAL 110 and online (see event flyer) | Macon Campus
Sponsored by the Department of Media, Culture, and the Arts Contact: Prof. Sabrina Wengier
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Sunday, March 27
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Arts Festival Kicks Off: Tunes and Balloons & Macon Pops Time: 4 - 8pm Location: Middle Georgia State University | Macon Campus
Contact: Dr. Patrick Brown
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Monday - Thursday, March 28 - 31
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10th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition: Opening & Awards Presentation and Poetry Display Time: 6pm Location: Arts Complex Lobby | Macon Campus
Contact: Prof. Luke Buffenmyer or Prof. Shannon Riddle
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Tuesday - Thursday, March 29 - 31
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Play: Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom by Jennifer Haley Time: 7:30pm (running time approximately 65 minutes) Location: Arts Complex Theater Directed by Dr. Stephen Wisker
Event is free For Mature Audiences (17+) Contact: Dr. Stephen Wisker
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Tuesday, March 29
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Poetry Slam Time: 6 - 7pm Location: President's Dining Room | Cochran Campus
Sponsored by the English Studies Organization Contact: Dr. Mary Christian
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Tuesday, March 29
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Panel Discussion: Recovery Literature: Mending and Surviving through the Imgaination Time: 4pm Location: Math Auditorium | Macon Campus
Contact: Prof. Taylor LoForti
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Wednesday, March 30
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Raku Firing Demonstration Time: 12:30pm - 5:30pm Outside of Russell Hall | Cochran Campus
Contact: Prof. Charlie Agnew
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Wednesday, March 30
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Information Session on the Master of Arts in Public Relations and the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Business Communication Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/3nfy4hsn
Contact: Dr. Andre Nicholson Event Flyer
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Thursday, March 31
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Film Screening: Minding the Gap Time: 2pm Location: Math Auditorium | Macon Campus
Contact: Prof. Lauren Cater or Dr. Lucia Palmer
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Thursday, March 31
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Information Session on the Master of Arts in Technical and Professional Writing and the Graduate Certificate in Technical Writing and Digital Communication Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/3hxb98sz
Contact: Dr. Benita Muth Event Flyer
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Thursday, March 31
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Jazz Ensemble with Alumni Guests Time: 6pm Location: Student Life Center Amphitheater | Macon Campus
--- CANCELED DUE TO RAIN ---
Contact: Dr. Patrick Brown
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Thursday, March 31
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Timothy Fitz-Gerald, Vocalist, with MGA Students Time: 7:30pm Location: Arts Complex Rehearsal Hall (136) | Macon Campus
Contact: Dr. Rebecca Lanning
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Friday, April 1
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ESO Book Club: Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch Time: 11am - noon Location: Career Center, Sanford Hall | Cochran Campus
Sponsored by the English Studies Organization Contact: Dr. Mary Christian
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Saturday, April 2
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Middle Georgia Harp Ensemble and Middle Georgia Flute Choir Time: 11am Location: Arts Complex Lobby | Macon Campus
Contact: Dr. Rebecca Lanning
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Monday, April 4
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Film Screening: Clueless (1995) Time: 5pm Location: Arts Complex Theater | Macon Campus
Sponsored by the English Studies Organization Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers
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Monday, April 4
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Opening & Awards Presentation: 10th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition Time: 6pm Location: Peacock Gallery | Cochran Campus
Contact: Prof. Charlie Agnew or Prof. Hanna Newman
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April 4 - 29
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10th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition Location: Peacock Gallery | Cochran Campus
Contact: Prof. Charlie Agnew or Prof. Hanna Newman
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Tuesday, April 5
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ESO Book Club: Jane Austen’s Emma Time: noon – 2pm Location: Writing Center | Macon Campus
Sponsored by the English Studies Organization Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers
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Tuesday, April 5
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Panel Discussion Tales of Progress: Virtues and Dangers Time: 4pm Location: Arts Complex Theater | Macon Campus
Contact: Prof. Taylor Loforti
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Tuesday - Thursday, April 5 - 7
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Play: The Shape of Things by Neil Labute "Walking Tour" Theater Production Time: 6:00pm Location: Russell Hall Auditorium | Cochran Campus
Contact: Dr. John Iverson
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Thursday, April 7
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Film Screening: Who is Dayani Cristal? Time: 2pm Location: Math Auditorium | Macon Campus
Contact: Prof. Lauren Cater or Dr. Lucia Palmer
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Thursday, April 7
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Art Journaling: Student Success Workshop led by Terri Reckart, SoAL Academic Advisor Time: 2 - 3pm Location: Walker Hall 307 | Cochran Campus
Contact: Terri Reckart
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Thursday, April 7
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Jane Austen Formal Time: 7 - 9pm Location: Student Life Center Lobby | Macon Campus
Sponsored by the English Studies Organization Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers
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Monday, April 11
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Senior Piano Recital - Joey Bonner 7:30pm
Location: Arts Complex Rehearsal Hall | Macon Campus
Contact: Dr. Christian Kim
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Tuesday, April 12
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"Celebrate Diversity" A SoAL Reading and Performance Series Time: 6 - 7pm Location: Russell Hall Auditorium | Cochran Campus
Contact: Dr. Lisa Bro and Prof. Marla Thompson
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Tuesday, April 12
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Percussion Ensemble Time: 7:30pm Location: Arts Complex Theater | Macon Campus
Contact: Miguel Castro
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Thursday, April 14
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Film Screening: Daniel and Nate Time: 2pm Location: Math Auditorium | Macon Campus
Contact: Prof. Lauren Cater or Dr. Lucia Palmer
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Thursday, April 14
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Wycliffe Gordon, Jazz Trombonist Time: 7:30pm Location: Arts Complex Theater | Macon Campus
Contact: Dr. Patrick Brown
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April 14 - April 16
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Undergraduate Conference 2022
- Thursday, April 14: Cochran Campus
- Friday, April 15: Macon Campus
Literary critic R. Baxter Miller will be speaking on Langston Hughes at 9 am in SoAL Arts Complex Theater
Jazz trombonist, arranger, and composer Wycliffe Gordon will be speaking at 11:30am in the SoAL Arts Complex Theater
- Saturday, April 16: Macon Campus and/or Virtual
Jazz trombonist, arranger, and composer Wycliffe Gordon will be speaking at 11:30am in the SoAL Arts Complex Theater
Contact: Dr. Shane Trayers
Event Flyer For R. Baxter Miller Lecture Event Flyer for Wycliffe Gordon Lecture
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April 18 - 22
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Senior Art Show, Abigayle Powell Time: 6pm Location: 2nd Floor Atrium | Cochran Campus
Contact: Prof. Charlie Agnew or Prof. Hanna Newman
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Tuesday, April 19
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Trivia Night The Arts: Past and Present Time: 4pm Location: The Writing Center (TEB 226) | Macon Campus
Contact: Prof. Taylor Loforti
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Tuesday, April 19
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Senior Piano Recital - Ethan Hamlin 6:00pm
Location: Arts Complex Rehearsal Hall | Macon Campus
Contact: Dr. Christian Kim
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Tuesday, April 19
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Shakespeare Birthday Celebration Time: 6 - 7pm Location: Russell Hall Auditorium | Cochran
Contact: Dr. Mary Christian
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Thursday, April 21
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Student Film Showcase Time: 2pm Location: Math Auditorium | Macon Campus
Contact: Contact: Prof. Lauren Cater
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Thursday, April 21
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Commercial Combos and Jazz Ensemble Time: 5:30pm Location: SLC Amphitheater | Macon Campus
Contact: Dr. Patrick Brown or Dr. Christian Kim
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Thursday, April 21
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Writing Workshop (ONLINE): “How to Write a Strong Thesis Statement and Connect It to Your Topic Sentences” by Jenna Scott Hosted by Tara Lowe, SoAL Graduate Assistant Time: 6:30 - 7:00pm Location: Microsoft Teams: https://tinyurl.com/yn37szz2
Contact: Dr. Chip Rogers
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April 25 - 29
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Senior Art Show, Keynayoka Benton Time: 6pm Location: 2nd Floor Atrium | Cochran Campus
Contact: Prof. Luke Buffenmyer or Prof. Shannon Riddle
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April 25 - 29
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Senior Art Show, Jaeshaan Thomas
Location: Arts Complex Lobby | Macon Campus
Contact: Prof. Luke Buffenmyer or Prof. Shannon Riddle
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Tuesday, April 26
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Samorious Sealey, Senior Trombone Recital Time: 5:30pm Location: Arts Complex Rehearsal Hall | Macon Campus
Contact: Dr. Patrick Brown
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Tuesday, April 26
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Guitar Ensemble Time: 7:30pm Location: Arts Complex Rehearsal Hall | Macon Campus
Contact: Prof. Terry Cantwell
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Wednesday, April 27
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Art Journaling: (ONLINE) Student Success Workshop by Terri Reckart, SoAL Academic Advisor Time: 3:30 - 4:30pm Location: Microsoft Teams: https://tinyurl.com/yxxdydjk
Contact: Terri Reckart
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Thursday, April 28
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Writing Workshop (ONLINE): Support for Claims in Research Papers by Tara Lowe, SoAL Graduate Assistant Time: 3:30 - 4:30pm Location: Microsoft Teams: https://tinyurl.com/yn37szz2
Contact: Dr. Chip Rogers
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Thursday, April 28
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Jahmar Davis, Senior Voice Recital Time: 6pm Location: Arts Complex Rehearsal Hall | Macon Campus
Contact: Dr. Robert McTyre
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Monday, May 2
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Tyler Jackson, Senior Guitar Recital Time: 6pm Location: Arts Complex Rehearsal Hall | Macon Campus
Contact: Prof. Terry Cantwell
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