Dr. Richard Tavernaro (’85) was intrigued with psychology as a teen, so he majored in it. His education from Georgia College & State University proved helpful in a variety of professions, including as a teacher, coach, counselor, actor and award-winning director and producer.After experiencing career burnout while working in education, a twist of fate led Tavernaro to the film industry.“I fell into acting on a dare from my friend who’s an actress,” he said. “If you dare me to do something,...
By Cindy O'DonnellStacks of pill bottles, a father and daughter, paratroopers jumping from planes — these are some of the pictures on exhibit this week giving campus and community a glimpse into the lives of veterans. The immersive gallery and live-music performance Nov. 12 at Blackbird Coffee in Milledgeville was the result of more than a year of collaborative research between Georgia College & State University students and four members of the U.S. Armed Forces.“Sights and Sounds...
Drs. Laurie Peebles (Music Therapy) and Stephanie Jett (Psychological Science) along with their students have been working with a team of Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces on a project using photos and song lyrics to explore Veteran identity for over a year now. They are excited to announce that they are hosting an exhibit at Blackbird Coffee House from Nov. 10 through 30 that will showcase our Veteran team's photos and song choices. On Nov. 12 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., an immersive evening...
Drs. Laurie Peebles (Music Therapy) and Stephanie Jett (Psychological Science) along with their students have been working with a team of Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces on a project using photos and song lyrics to explore Veteran identity for over a year now. They are excited to announce that they are hosting an exhibit at Blackbird Coffee House from Nov. 10 through 30 that will showcase our Veteran team's photos and song choices. On Nov. 12 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., an immersive evening...
The 70th annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association took place in Orlando, Florida, from March 13 to 16, 2024. It featured the work of 60 students who actively participated in various undergraduate research projects, seven research poster sessions featuring 23 titles, two paper sessions and two panel discussions. Students were guided and supported by 12 faculty members who served as mentors or presenters.
Ayoung mother struggling to make ends meet, cried when she received newborn diapers and wipes. One young father stated that he could now purchase the tummy time toy that he desperately wanted for his baby. Many young parents struggle financially. Being able to access free diapers allows them to purchase food or pay a bill that they weren't sure they'd be able to get to that month. According to the National Diaper Bank Network, one in two U.S. families are in need of diapers. This...
Walking campus this fall, you might’ve seen some peculiar sights. On Front Campus, student groups were moving on and off tarps, touching and calling out numbers. Students were seen building tall towers, piece-by-piece with plastic piping. On the walkway between Arts & Sciences and Beeson Hall, groups moved slowly, tightly gripping brightly-colored bandanas and balancing cups of water. These activities are being used in Dr. Lee Gillis’ senior capstone class “Experiential Therapies.”...
Dr. Kristina Dandy, professor of psychology at Georgia College & State University was recently chosen to represent the Baldwin District on the 2023-2025 State School Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC). The State School Superintendent’s PAC is comprised of a select group of parents across Georgia. Each year, just 30 parents earn a spot on this council. Dandy will provide ideas on new policies, projects and materials that will impact students and their families. She’ll focus...
Story and award photo developed by University Communications. When Dr. Danielle Davis, ’14, came to Georgia College & State University, she majored in psychology so she could become a therapist. “I always knew I wanted to help people in some way,” she said. Then, Davis discovered her love for research. The culmination of her undergraduate research led to several research posters she co-authored and presented at local and regional conferences. Her work was so impressive, she won the...
They say eyes are windows to the soul. But can emotions be understood only by looking in someone’s eyes? A group of Georgia College & State University Psychology majors attempted to see if that’s true. This year, students in Dr. Tsu-Ming Chiang’s Social Emotional Research Lab returned to Baldwin County’s Early Learning Center (ELC) to provide emotional coaching for 3- to 5-year-olds. The work is especially important for children who spent much of their early years looking at masked...
