It’s difficult to play band music without a band. But, apparently, not impossible. As COVID-19 made the world less busy and more solitary—abruptly silencing many things, like two live Jazz Band concerts and the university’s spring musical bonanza, Music at the Mansion—Band Director Clifford Towner quickly decided his students would record their instruments solo on cell phones, laptops or tablets. Each slice of music would then be digitally blended for full-sounding compositions. “The...
Raasha Gutierrez From: Johns Creek, Georgia Major/minor: Art major, psychology minor Why that major? I struggle a lot in the traditional classroom. Art was always something I was good at. I wanted a broad education that offered a wholistic approach. By getting a BA instead of a BFA, I’ve been able to work in multiple art mediums, instead of just one, while also being able to take psych courses. It was the perfect fit, because I discovered my love for ceramics along the way. Study abroad:...
Some things are simply meant to go together—like salt and pepper, pencil and paper, lock and key. In July, after 23 years in the health sciences, Georgia College’s music therapy program will return to the music department. “All the various dominoes that were needed for this unification to happen were starting to fall, in regard to supporting reconnection between the two areas,” said Dr. Don Parker, chair of music. “By having both programs together, we avoid a lot of redundancy.” Studies...
Senior Brighton Sandt is bursting with energy. He has a positive outlook and easy smile. But, unless he’s chosen to tell you, you’d never know about disabilities that could’ve derailed college and limited his options. Sandt has severe dyslexia and ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder). Growing up in Savannah, he was educated at a school for children with special needs. In time, he felt restricted and wanted more. He knew he’d have to work especially hard to break free...
Colin Calvert, a senior environmental science major researching the length of ancient sea snakes, was unable to present his findings at the Georgia Academy of Science at Valdosta State University in March due to the virus that causes COVID-19.But Calvert quickly switched gears at home in Roswell, where he’s finishing a presentation poster for next week’s annual undergraduate research conference at Georgia College—which will be streamed online this year.“I was going to do an oral presentation...
From: Grayson, Georgia Major: Chemistry, biochemistry concentration Extracurricular activities: Secretary, Gamma Beta Phi What do you aspire to do once you graduate? I plan to work in a chemistry lab for a couple months before reapplying to do another Disney College program or a professional internship through Disney in a chemistry lab. This is my backup plan, because I was originally accepted to a second Disney College program that was cancelled due to COVID-19. Why did you choose...
From the stories she'd heard about the Central State Hospital campus, Kelly Bousquette expected to find hollowed out halls and ghostly buildings in various states of disrepair, but what she found was surprisingly lush. "It's not as creepy as a lot of people say it is," Bousquette said, speaking of her visit last October with a city councilman and the local redevelopment director. They met to talk about how her organization, Students for Change, might be able to help revitalize use...
Morgan 'Raine' Foulkes From: I’m from Macon, Georgia, but I live primarily in Milledgeville. Major/minor: Premed and biology major with a minor in chemistry. Why Georgia College: GCSU is a good fit for me for many reasons. Once I was accepted into GCSU and decided that I wanted to go to medical school, I picked biology, because I knew I could satisfy my premed requirements without a lot of extra classes. Activities: I tutored chemistry at the Learning Center, and I absolutely loved...
Two UV-C lamps—that disinfect against bacteria and viruses—have been donated by Georgia College to Navicent Health Baldwin Hospital, along with 100 medical gowns. The lamps can be used to prolong the life of disposable isolation gowns, making them reusable at a time most hospitals are facing shortages from COVID-19. “We all have a part to do. If everyone’s not doing their part to row the boat, then the boat may never make it to its destination,” said Dr. Sheri Noviello, dean of Health...
Student instructors from dance pedagogy are using online tutorials to continue teaching their young community pupils in the Georgia College Community Dance program. Meanwhile, senior dance instructor Natalie King continues her classes live and in real time via WebEx and ZOOM. She encourages dozens of tiny moving figures on her computer screen, while also homeschooling her daughter.
