Georgia Southern philosophy professor invited to India to discuss research on emotion
While the word emotion dates back to 16th century France, the examination and study of its cognitive and biological complexity within humans dates back to ancient Greece and China. Georgia Southern Philosophy Associate Professor Maria Magoula Adamos, Ph.D., continued those studies on a recent trip to India, where she shared her research on the philosophy of emotion.
Senior gallery exhibition “Beyond the Surface” coming to Armstrong Campus
The Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art will be asking viewers to take a deeper look into its upcoming senior exhibition, “Beyond the Surface,” which runs weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1 through Friday, Oct. 12 at the Fine Arts Gallery located in Fine Arts Hall on the Armstrong Campus.
Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus hosts senior visual art exhibition “Dichotomy” beginning Oct. 22
“Dichotomy,” an upcoming senior art show on the Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus in Savannah, will feature the work of three graduating seniors, Darian Merritt, William Wright and Eric Sanders, at the Fine Arts Gallery Oct. 22 through Nov. 2. A closing reception will be held Nov. 2 from 5:30-7 p.m. The gallery and reception are both free and open to the public.
Blind Willie McTell statue placed in front of Statesboro Convention and Visitors Bureau a symbol of working together
William Samuel McTell may have lost his sight during childhood, but that didn’t stop him from becoming one of the most influential blues musicians of his time — and a local hero. While his impact on Statesboro is evident all over town, his likeness has finally been immortalized with a bronze statue created by Georgia Southern University art professor Marc Moulton, M.F.A.
Piano in the Arts presents Colombian musicians for next installment of concert series
In the last century, the piano has become popular in Colombia as the country’s music is increasingly influenced by European traditions. Two of Colombia’s most versatile pianists are coming to the Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus for Piano in the Arts’ South American Rhythms.
Georgia Southern Theatre brings French philosopher Émilie Du Châtelet to life in Statesboro opener
The Georgia Southern University Black Box Theatre will bring a part of France to Statesboro for the opening performance of the season as they present “Émilie: The Marquise Du Chatelet Defends her Life Tonight.”
Black box theatre returns to Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus with ‘God of Carnage’
Black box theatre usually involves experimental methods, and Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus’ student-run theatre group, The Masquers, is no exception. The group will open the season Oct. 4 with “God of Carnage,” featuring student-director Olivia Quillman.
Georgia Southern alumna nominated for Country Music Association award
Department of Communication Arts alumna Kelley Bradshaw Brock and her co-hosts from the Ken, Kelley and Daniel radio show on WUSY in Chattanooga, Tennessee, are nominated for the 2018 Country Music Association (CMA) Broadcast Personality of the Year Award in a Medium Market.
Republic of Moldova presents Georgia Southern foreign languages faculty member with medal
Hard work translates across all languages and cultures. Georgia Southern Foreign Languages Professor Olga Amarie, Ph.D., discovered this after being awarded the Alexie Mateevici Commemorative Medal in July from her home country, the Republic of Moldova, a landlocked country located between Romania and Ukraine.
William Daniels brings textile exhibit to Georgia Southern Statesboro Campus
William Daniels’ textile exhibit “On Pins and Needles” will be on view from Sept. 24 to Oct. 26, and an artist talk will begin Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 5 p.m. in Arts Building, room 2071. A reception will follow at the Center for Art and Theatre from 6 to 7:30 p.m.