Find out what's new with the College of Arts and Sciences in their newsletter published twice a year. In this issue: we describe the research conducted by Chair Dr. Sayo Fakayode and students into the pesticides that could be left behind after consuming contaminated foods. Other stories detail the impact of alumni and students on the wider community and broader world. Like Antionette Reames, '12, the first African-American woman to open a tattoo parlor in Milledgeville.
Find out what's new with the College of Arts and Sciences in their newsletter published twice a year. In this issue: we highlight the excellent work performed by our Music Education Program, through which we shape the future of musicians across the state one student at a time. Please enjoy!
Patti Perry Zimmermann, ’78, dared to venture across the professional spectrum from teaching music to become a senior analyst in technology and finance at Macy’s Technology, a division of Macy’s, Inc. After graduating from Georgia College & State University with a degree in instrumental education, Zimmermann taught music in the classroom a few years to approximately 1,000 elementary students each week and gave private woodwind lessons. “I couldn't get a job as a band director as a...
Come celebrate community and the holidays at the Urban Arts Village at this completely free drop-in event Dec. 9 from 12 to 6 p.m. Free professional photos with Santa, hot cocoa for kids, activities, bouncy houses, games and crafts. There'll be a live local DJ. There'll be a special appearance by Cathy Cox. Surplus Toys for Tots, healthy snacks and T-shirts will be distributed to kids, but supplies are limited. A free shuttle will run to and from GCSU main campus by the library to...
Do you sleep better when your romantic partner is sleeping beside you? Or... would you be better off sleeping alone? Come and learn more about the science of sleeping beside a romantic partner and explore the reciprocal relationship between our sleep and our relationships.
B“Alan” Reeves has lived a life of service to others. As a Secret Service agent, he protected former Presidents Bush, Obama and Trump. Today, he provides protection for former President Carter. But he believes his greatest act of service was his decision to donate a kidney to an area educator in need of a transplant, so that person can live a long, healthy life. During a visit to Georgia College & State University to share his law enforcement career with students, Reeves praised the...
Emily Whittemore From: Marietta, GA Major: Undecided—I have so many interests and am still unsure. Why Georgia College: I chose Georgia College because the campus is beautiful, and I think I’ll make a lot of friends here. When I toured last July, I knew it was the place I wanted to be. Biggest high school achievement: My biggest high school achievement was when I participated in a Foreign Exchange Program in France. Plans for involvement in college: I want to be involved in the Women's...
Mackenzie Taylor Jones From: LaGrange, Georgia Major/minor: I plan on pursuing a major in biology in hopes of going into nursing. I am currently undecided on a minor. Why did you choose Georgia College? I chose Georgia College for multiple reasons. One of those reasons is its location and size. GC is not too big or too small. What were your biggest achievements in high school? Although I had many academic achievements, some of my largest achievements were through sports. I was a...
The walls of Georgia College’s new Integrated Science Complex has original Congo paintings available for study thanks to Jim and Karen Fleece of Greensboro, Georgia. “The artwork seems simple, but it's full of symbolism,” Jim said. “Now this meaningful artwork will be studied year-after-year.” As the couple downsized their residence, they thought about donating their art to Georgia College. “We didn't want to split up the collection, because it's so unique,” Jim said. “It's unlike...
Two Georgia College students have been selected to participate in summer research internships funded through a partnership by Fulbright Canada and MITACS Globalink. Junior physics major Catherine Boyd and junior biology major Molly Bullington will undertake advanced research projects for 10 to 12 weeks under the supervision of faculty at Canadian institutions. Boyd will perform research on nanostructured thin film devices with faculty from the University of Victoria. Nanotechnology,...
