Georgia Southern University College of Education Dean
Lucindia Chance, Ed.D., dean of the College of Education at Georgia Southern University, has been named a Fulbright Specialist by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State and the Council for International Exchange of Scholars. The Fulbright Specialists Program provides short-term academic opportunities […]
Georgia Southern University Expert Offers Tips on Going Green in 2009
“Going green” in the New Year doesn’t have to take a lot of time or a lot of money. Dr. Lissa Leege, who heads up Georgia Southern University’s sustainability programs, offers five easy ways to help save the environment and save money. As each incandescent bulb burns out in your house or office, replace it […]
Georgia Southern Expert Shares Wellness Tips for the New Year
Getting into shape, losing weight and living a healthier lifestyle often top many New Year’s resolutions lists. This New Year’s Nigel Davies, Ed.D. , of Georgia Southern University’s Wellness Program, offers advice on how to improve all aspects of your health and wellness in 2009. Set specific goals for the upcoming year. These should be […]
Georgia Southern University Acquires Two Properties Adjacent to Campus
Georgia Southern University has acquired two pieces of property adjacent to its campus formerly occupied by Legends and Apex. The property will be used for University Auxiliary Services operations including storage and maintenance. Terms of the purchase have not been disclosed. The purchase, part of the University’s Campus Master Plan, has been on the University’s […]
Georgia Southern University Students Spend Winter Break Serving Community
Sixteen Georgia Southern University students will spend the first days of their winter break revitalizing historical sites in Liberty County. The Winter Break Service-Learning Trip is an opportunity for students to give of themselves during this holiday season. Students will work at five sites this Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday doing light construction and maintenance while […]
Georgia Southern University Celebrates Fall 2008 Commencement
Georgia Southern University honored approximately 1,250 graduates and their families at the Fall 2008 Commencement at Hanner Fieldhouse on Dec. 12. The Fall 2008 graduates represented 21 countries and 22 states; however, 92 percent of the graduates were native Georgians. The youngest graduate was 21 years old, and the oldest was 61. The average age […]
Georgia Southern University Releases Retailers Survey Information
A recent survey by Georgia Southern University’s Bureau of Business Research and Economic Development found local retail businesses were pessimistic about the 2008 holiday shopping season outlook. During a survey conducted the last week in October, the Bureau of Business Research and Economic Development completed 278 phone surveys of retailers in eleven Georgia counties (including […]
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY EXPERT OFFERS TIPS ON REDUCING HOLIDAY STRESS
The holidays are supposed to be a joyous time, but many people feel overwhelmed by the extra cooking, shopping, spending and expectations that come with the celebrations. Dr. Pamela Feldt, Assistant Professor in Georgia Southern University’s Department of Psychology, offers these five tips to keep holiday stress in check. Keep Expectations Realistic Become aware of […]
