In celebration of Black History Month, please join Black Studies and the department of Philosophy, Religion, and Liberal Studies for a talk by Dana Gorzelany-Mostak, "From Nope to Dope: How Barack Obama and Kamala Harris Found a Hip Hop Strategy." There will be a question and answer period following the talk, in which we encourage all to participate. The event will be held in the Arts and Sciences Auditorium (263) at 2pm on Monday, February 20. We welcome students, faculty, staff,...
In celebration of Black History Month, please join Black Studies and the department of Philosophy, Religion, and Liberal Studies for a panel discussion: The Lasting Impacts of the Emmett Till Murder. Drs. Stephanie McClure, Mark Huddle, and Brooke Rudow, along with GCSU student, Aralyn Everett, will discuss aspects of the Emmett Till murder and how it has affected their own lives and teaching. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the discussion, as well. The panel...
In celebration of Black History Month, please join Black Studies and the department of Philosophy, Religion, and Liberal Studies for a panel discussion: The Lasting Impacts of the Emmett Till Murder. Drs. Stephanie McClure, Mark Huddle, and Brooke Rudow, along with GCSU student, Aralyn Everett, will discuss aspects of the Emmett Till murder and how it has affected their own lives and teaching. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the discussion, as well. The panel...
In celebration of Black History Month, Black Studies and the department of Philosophy, Religion, and Women's Studies invite you to a film showing of the movie TILL. We will meet Friday, February 10 in A&S 272, with the film starting at 2pm. We anticipate a short discussion after the film, and there will also be a panel, "The Lasting Impacts of the Emmett Till Murder," the following week. The panel will be on February 14, 12:30 - 1:30pm, in A&S 270 with Drs. Stephanie McClure, Mark...
In celebration of Black History Month, Black Studies and the department of Philosophy, Religion, and Women's Studies invite you to a film showing of the movie TILL. We will meet Friday, February 10 in A&S 272, with the film starting at 2pm. We anticipate a short discussion after the film, and there will also be a panel, "The Lasting Impacts of the Emmett Till Murder," the following week. The panel will be on February 14, 12:30 - 1:30pm, in A&S 270 with Drs. Stephanie McClure, Mark...
Georgia College & State University is pleased to announce the establishment of the “S & R Palvia Endowed Veetraag Vigyaan Professorship in Jain Studies.” Thanks to a generous gift of $250,000 from Dr. Shailendra Palvia and Mrs. Rajkumari Palvia, the endowed professorship will allow the Georgia College Department of Philosophy, Religion and Liberal Studies (PALS) to facilitate the infusion of Jain perspectives in courses like philosophy, religion, literature, history and art. GCSU plans...
In this interactive and engaging session, author and professor Deborah J. Cohan will explore dynamics of intimacy and violence. Drawing on a mosaic of expertise, including her recent sociological memoir about caregiving for her abusive father and her many years of counseling violent offenders and working with survivors, Cohan will take us on a journey that is at once up close and personal while uncovering larger social forces at play in this complex phenomenon. Cohan's work and life,...
In this interactive and engaging session, author and professor Deborah J. Cohan will explore dynamics of intimacy and violence. Drawing on a mosaic of expertise, including her recent sociological memoir about caregiving for her abusive father and her many years of counseling violent offenders and working with survivors, Cohan will take us on a journey that is at once up close and personal while uncovering larger social forces at play in this complex phenomenon. Cohan's work and life,...
Georgia College & State University students got a taste of the good life during a study abroad program this summer in the City of Light. Drs. Sunita Manian and James Winchester led 23 Georgia College students on a study abroad program to Paris France May 10 through June 15, 2022. The program called, “GC France: Gender, Culture and the Good Life: An Interdisciplinary Exploration of Paris,” encompassed a wide variety of cultures, rich history, sites, food and more. “Paris is one of...
The love of dance runs deep for Dr. Carla Walter. It’s not only the aesthetic value of it she enjoys but how it allows people to express their feelings and emotions and connects them to the world around them. “I have always loved dance,” said Walter. “From the time I was a young child, but also now, I love the spirituality of it.” As the Martha Daniel Newell Visiting Scholar for the Spring 2022 semester, Walter will teach Global Perspectives of Indigenous Dance and Religious Histories...
