Georgia Southern University Honors Students Travel to Middle East for Unique Study Abroad Experience
A dozen Georgia Southern University honor students will spend two weeks in the Middle East during a unique study abroad experience in January. The twelve students will depart for Egypt January 4, 2011. During their time abroad, the students will study their lessons, which are designed to have a profound impact, outside of the traditional […]
Georgia Southern Eagle Football Viewing Parties
Can’t make it to the game this Saturday? Watch it with fellow Eagle fans in cities throughout the country. Georgia Southern University has been compiling a list of viewing parties in various cities and states. Make plans to cheer on the Eagles with fellow fans, alumni and/or students as they battle the University of Delaware […]
Georgia Southern University Faculty Expert Offers Tips on Raising a Thankful Child
Have you ever been embarrassed by your child’s reaction to gifts from family or friends? Perhaps they were less than thrilled with the present, or maybe just too excited to stop and share two very important words: “Thank you.” Regardless of religious affiliation, there is no time when lack of manners is more apparent than […]
Georgia Southern University Faculty Expert Shares Tips on Keeping An Important New Year
In the wake of economic recession and with more companies pushing for a college degree as a minimum requirement, it’s no surprise that education is moving up the list of most common New Year’s resolutions. But the idea of returning to school — or going for the first time — can seem like an overwhelming […]
Georgia Southern University Faculty Expert Offers Tips on Eco-Friendly Holiday Celebrations
Georgia Southern University’s Center for Sustainability is offering ideas on how to celebrate the holidays in an eco-friendly way. Many common holiday practices increase the electricity usage and waste, but Sustainability Director Lissa Leege said a few new twists on these old ideas can make a big impact on the environment. “During this season of […]
Georgia Southern University Faculty Expert Offers Online Shopping Security Tips
Thanks to the World Wide Web and e-promotions on everything from gadgets to groceries, each year more people choose to tackle their holiday shopping list from the comfort of their own home. Many conservative consumers often wonder about safety issues associated with buying online, but Georgia Southern University professors say that — excluding situations with […]
Georgia Southern University Faculty Expert Offers Tips on Teaching Children the Joy of Giving
It seems as soon as parents stash the superhero and princess costumes from Halloween, kids are already down to business writing lists for Santa. Lyrics of “Jingle Bells” are often drowned out by the tunes of “I want” and “Give me” as each new commercial displays the bells and whistles of a new must-have toy […]
Georgia Southern University Faculty Expert Offers Easy, Inexpensive Holiday Design Tips
More than a season for toy-making elves and snowmen, the holidays represent a time for family and friends to celebrate strong bonds and create new memories together. Parties and gatherings — although an enjoyable, intrinsic holiday tradition — can become stressful and daunting for the host and hostess. Georgia Southern University interior design professor Patricia […]
