Dr. Ologunoria has been selected as one of the CADFP Visiting Fellows. She will be traveling during the 2023 summer break to Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria to anchor the proposed curriculum co-development in digital humanities and geographic information systems. She will also help mentor UNIOSUN graduate students who are interested in the areas of applications of GIS and remote sensing. Congratulations!
Daniel Brown ’11, has come a long way since earning his GED. A first-generation, nontraditional college student, he earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Georgia College & State University (GCSU). He’s always been fascinated by buildings and architecture, owing to his studies and work in construction and plant operations at GCSU. Daniel’s the chief building official of building and fire safety for Macon-Bibb County through his company, SAFEbuilt. At Safebuilt—a 30-year-old...
The History Club of Georgia College & State University is thrilled to be back on campus for Fall 2022! The History Club is a diverse and inclusive environment in which all who are interested in the pursuit of historical knowledge through historical events and research are welcome. History Club is not restricted to history majors or minors, especially because you don’t even have to be a major to enjoy history! As a club, we do our best to foster an environment that encourages friendship,...
The History Club of Georgia College & State University is thrilled to be back on campus for Fall 2022! The History Club is a diverse and inclusive environment in which all who are interested in the pursuit of historical knowledge through historical events and research are welcome. History Club is not restricted to history majors or minors, especially because you don’t even have to be a major to enjoy history! As a club, we do our best to foster an environment that encourages friendship,...
Story and Photos developed by University Communications In New York City, the wildlife is sparse and specific: pigeons, raccoons, squirrels, etc. Can you imagine how surprised Elijah Lopez was when he traded his home in the Big Apple for a working farm in Milledgeville, Georgia? “It’s so small, there’s not a lot of cars honking, there’s no pigeons flying around everywhere. It was a complete culture shock,” Lopez, a senior history major, said. “I’m always ready for change, but it...
Deanna Sorrells didn’t realize she liked history until she walked into Dr. Stephen Auerbach’s World Civilization classroom as a first-year student at Georgia College. The Savannah-born and -raised history major now can’t get enough of it. “Dr. Auerbach's the reason I wanted to major in history. The way he taught it was more like he was telling a story,” she said. “It was more narrative than just providing dates and names. And I have not looked back.” Sorrells has taken four courses...
Jhalen Reymoreno Billingslea From: Decatur, Georgia Major: Geography Minor: Urban Studies. I chose geography because I always had an interest in maps. I chose urban studies because my degree will earn me opportunities in planning and development. Urban studies enhances my attractiveness to employers. Why Georgia College: I originally chose to attend Georgia College because my best friend from high school decided to go here. I stayed because of the academic quality. Activities: Geography...
More than Pretty Pictures: Maps, Place, Space and the Health of Populations Dr. Michael Kramer, Department of Epidemiology, Emory University Sponsored by the School of Health & Human Performance and the Department of History & Geography As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the health sciences are relying more and more on geospatial technologies, including geographic information systems (GIS), to analyze numerous factors affecting human health. The Centers for Disease...
AP Mock World History Exam Study The Department of History and Geography is working on a comparison study for AP/College board and are looking for students willing to commit to taking a mock AP exam on Friday 6 May 2022 @ 10:00 a.m. The exam does not have any impact on your GCSU grades or GPA and each student will receive a $100 gift card for completion. Any students who may be interested and who completed 1131 or 1132 from fall of 2021 through summer, fall and spring of 2022, please...
AP Mock World History Exam Study The Department of History and Geography is working on a comparison study for AP/College board and are looking for students willing to commit to taking a mock AP exam on Friday 6 May 2022 @ 10:00 a.m. The exam does not have any impact on your GCSU grades or GPA and each student will receive a $100 gift card for completion. Any students who may be interested and who completed 1131 or 1132 from fall of 2021 through summer, fall and spring of 2022, please...