Dr. Cole will discuss his current book "Muhammad, Profit of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires." His talk will be followed by a Q&A and a book signing.

Juan Cole is an American academic and commentator on the modern Middle East and South Asia.  He is Richard P. Mitchell Collegiate Professor of History at the University of Michigan.  Since 2002, he has written a weblog, Informed Comment (juancole.com) which is also syndicated on truthdig.com.  See attached flyer for additional information

In conjunction with the University System Office’s Well-being program, Georgia College is hosting a four-part series of Yoga and Pilates Classes focusing on moving your body. Your instructor is Kay Forrester, Director/Owner, Harmony Hot Yoga, Pilates & Aerial Center. She is a certified Instructor in Unnata Aeria Yoga Teacher Training Yoga and JMY Vinyasa Yoga. Kay is a proud graduate of Georgia College. All Classes are held in The Depot (610 W Greene St, Milledgeville GA 31061). Please bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. These are introductory classes only to “Try it Out.”

Class:                    Date:                                   Time:      Registration Link:

Yoga Class           February 19, 2019            5:15 p.m.   https://yoga19.eventbrite.com

Pilates Class        February 21, 2019            5:15 p.m.  https://pilates21.eventbrite.com

Yoga Class           February 26, 2019            5:15 p.m. https://yoga26.eventbrite.com

Pilates Class        February 28, 2019            5:15 p.m.  https://pilates28.eventbrite.com

An evening with Pam Houston and Peter Nichols Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in the Museum Education Room at 7:00 p.m.

Pam Houston is the author of the memoir, "Deep Creek: Finding Hope In The High Country," as well as two novels, "Contents May Have Shifted" and "Sight Hound," two collections of short stories, "Cowboys Are My Weakness" and "Waltzing the Cat," and a collection of essays, "A Little More About Me," all published by W.W. Norton.  Her stories have been selected for volumes of "The O. Henry Awards," "The Pushcart Prize," "Best American Travel Writing," and "Best American Short Stories of the Century" among other anthologies. She is the winner of the Western States Book Award, the WILLA Award for contemporary fiction, the Evil Companions Literary Award and several teaching awards.  She teaches in the Low Rez MFA program at the Institute of American Indian Arts, is Professor of English at UC Davis, and co-founder and creative director of the literary nonprofit Writing By Writers. She lives at 9,000 feet above sea level near the headwaters of the Rio Grande.

Peter Nichols is the author of the bestselling novel "The Rocks" (in development for a television series), the nonfiction bestsellers "A Voyage for Madmen," "Evolution's Captain" (in development for a television series), and three other books of fiction, memoir, and non-fiction. His novel "Voyage to the North Star" was nominated for the Dublin IMPAC literary award. His journalism has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. He has taught creative writing at Antioch University Los Angeles, Georgetown University, Bowdoin College, New York University in Paris, and elsewhere. Before turning to writing full time, he held a 100 ton USCG Ocean Operator’s licence and was a professional yacht delivery skipper for 10 years. He has also worked in advertising in London, as a screenwriter in Los Angeles, been a shepherd in Wales, and sailed alone in a small boat across the Atlantic.

This reading is free and open to the public. Contact the MFA Program at mfa@gcsu.edu. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mfageorgiacollege. 

The Graduate School is pleased to announce the Outstanding Graduate Assistant Award. The colleges, schools and service departments are invited to nominate graduate assistants for Outstanding Graduate Assistant Awards. The purpose of this new initiative is to recognize the outstanding contributions graduate assistants provide in supportive roles to students, faculty, staff and the university as a whole while pursuing graduate studies. The awards will be presented at The Graduate School Spring 2019 Graduate Student Awards Reception on Thursday, March 14, 2019, in celebration of Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week. Details on the number of awards, eligibility, criteria, nomination form and timeline may be viewed in the enclosed document or by visiting The Graduate School web page.

The deadline to submit a nomination is February 18, 2019.