Georgia Southern University professor says: Time to start thinking about filing your 2007 taxes
As 2007 draws to a close, Americans will soon face their annual nemesis: filing their income tax return with the Internal Revenue Service. ‘It’s not too early to start thinking about the process,” says Jill Lockwood, professor of accounting at Georgia Southern University. ‘If you’ve got the documents you need and know what’s new this […]
Music professor strengthens Georgia Southern’s international links
Professor Michael Braz has provided a vital part of Georgia Southern University’s music curriculum for 20 years. For year 21 he decided to try a change of scenery, and so far, he reports, it’s been great. He spent the fall semester teaching a variety of music classes at one of Georgia Southern University’s partner schools, […]
University offices will close for holidays
Georgia Southern University’s administrative and business offices will be closed for the holidays from Monday, Dec. 24, through Friday, Dec. 28. The offices will re-open on Monday, Dec. 31, and then close again for New Year’s Day on Tuesday, Jan. 1. The offices will resume their regular schedules on Wednesday, Jan. 2. Georgia Southern University, […]
Tax Research class attends U.S. Supreme Court hearing
Georgia Southern University� students in the College of Business Administration’s tax research class recently attended oral arguments for a tax case at the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. Cheryl Metrejean, assistant professor of accounting, and Jill Lockwood, professor of accounting, accompanied the group and provided instruction. Students who participated”all accounting majors”included Marqukia Barnes of […]
Annual Southern Conference on Children set for Jan. 26
Trends and techniques for working with young children will be focus of the 21st annual Southern Conference on Children at Georgia Southern University on Saturday, Jan. 26. Child care center directors and personnel, teachers, paraprofessionals, and child care providers will receive inspiration and practical advice at the popular conference, which regularly attracts close to 700 […]
Noted Journalist Lisa Ling to speak at Georgia Southern University
Lisa Ling, special correspondent for the ‘Oprah” show and contributor to the National Geographic channel and the Oxygen Network, will speak at Georgia Southern University as part of the Leadership & Civic Engagement Week. Ling will speak on Tuesday, Jan. 29 at the Georgia Southern University Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. The Office of […]
Annual conference will address cross-cultural issues in counseling and education
The seventh annual Southeastern Conference on Cross-Cultural Issues in Counseling and Education will focus on understanding the dynamics of multi-ethnic and multi-racial groups in the United States. Sponsored by Georgia Southern University, the conference will take place on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8 and 9, at the Coastal Georgia Center in Savannah. Educators working in […]
Department of Biology encourages holiday shoppers and hosts to think “green”
Many people may be dreaming of a white Christmas, but a group of faculty members and graduate students in the Department of Biology at Georgia Southern University is encouraging shoppers and party hosts to think ‘green” during the holiday season. ‘If you love the holidays and love the planet, there are lots of easy ways […]
