Reproductive Justice Across Time: Honoring the Legacies of Black Midwifery Care in Modern PracticeThis lecture integrates lived experience, historical context and contemporary challenges in midwifery care, particularly focusing on its implications for racially minoritized birthing communities who encounter disproportionate risks.Guests speaker Rose E. Archer holds a Master of Divinity from Duke University and a Master of Science in Sociology from Florida State University. She is currently...
Dr. Max Harleman (Department of Government and Sociology) was awarded a $100,000 “Resilient Energy Economies” grant from the Bezos Earth Fund and Resources for the Future. Dr. Harleman is a co-principal investigator on the grant along with Dr. Jeremy G. Weber (University of Pittsburgh), and they are collaborating with Dr. Katie Jo Black (Kenyon College) and Dr. Shawn McCoy (University of Nevada Las Vegas).Natural amenities, like clean streams and rivers, may play an important role...
Middle East Film and Speaker Series will host its final event on Dec. 4 at 5 p.m.We will be showing the film "Curse of Mesopotamia." We will be joined by Dr. Edith Szanto from the University of Alabama.Popcorn and soda will be provided.
Join us for Climate Change & Coffee, and engaging community event designed to spark discussion on climate anxiety and inspire action of tackling climate change through local organizing. This gathering offers a relaxed atmosphere where we can come together to talk about environmental issues, share ideas and explore solutions. Presented by Dr. Godwin and the students of SOCI 3433: Sociolofy og Food & Agriculture.
Join us for Climate Change & Coffee, and engaging community event designed to spark discussion on climate anxiety and inspire action of tackling climate change through local organizing. This gathering offers a relaxed atmosphere where we can come together to talk about environmental issues, share ideas and explore solutions. Presented by Dr. Godwin and the students of SOCI 3433: Sociolofy og Food & Agriculture.
We all know the traits of a proper bobcat. They leap 12 feet to catch prey. They can see in the dark and run 30 miles per hour. They’re extremely territorial.Now we can add another characteristic to the tufted-eared, bob-tailed cat: Taking responsibility for the management and duties of a voting precinct.Five Georgia College & State University Bobcats did exactly that at polling locations in two counties during Tuesday’s Georgia Primary Elections. “Five students in two counties—that’s...
Every once in a while, an obstacle isn’t an obstacle at all. It’s the perfect opportunity. That happened last fall when people on campus noticed the city had no public art ordinance. For years, Milledgeville City Council members said they wanted one. Without one, they had no guidelines for approving municipal art. That void gave a Georgia College & State University policymaking class some real-world experience. By proposing rules for art in the city, that class may also pave the way...
For people to respect law enforcement, the criminal justice system must be fair and reasonable—creating policies that make citizens of all classes and races feel safe. These are the words and hope of Montavious Taylor Sr., a Marine veteran, who earned his master’s in criminal justice at Georgia College & State University in December. He wants to be part of the change that makes justice equitable for all people. “I grew up witnessing the good and bad of the criminal justice system,”...
Vivian Cassaniti applied herself 110% at Georgia College & State University. She’ll graduate in December with a degree in both political science and philosophy. In addition, she’s graduating with a concentration in pre-law, several accolades and priceless experiences. “My two majors complemented each other nicely,” Cassaniti said. “Now, I plan to apply to several colleges for my master’s degree while also applying to law school.” Cassaniti is a recent recipient of the Pajari Best...
