MACON -- Mercer University will soon break ground on its Macon campus for a new state-of-the-art science and engineering building that will enhance its educational partnership with the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center in Warner Robins.
For the approximately 425,000 persons who have visited the University Center since its opening just over a year ago, those patrons are well aware of the many venues of the $40 million facility. However, for those alumni and other friends of the University who have not yet visited the UC, there is now an option to "tour" the facility.
A new virtual tour, using IPIX technology, is now available on the Mercer Web site that provides a panoramic, interactive visit of the facility. In addition to showcasing the many venues on each of the three levels, viewers can click on "hot links" to travel from one location to another. Features include the capability to "zoom in" or "out" in a particular location, see close up such features as items in the Griffin B. Bell Board Room cases or adjust the speed of their viewing the sites in a 360-degree setting.
Mercer's Web Management Department facilitated the implementation of the virtual tour.
The new virtual tour is located...
The Mercer Preaching Consultation will be held Sept. 18-20, 2005, at the King and Prince Hotel at St. Simons Island. This year's program offers an outstanding lineup of speakers. Registration is limited to 200 because of the size of the meeting rooms at the hotel.
Atlanta-Mercer University will offer a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) preparation course from 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday evenings, July 21- Sept. 8. Offered on the University's Cecil B. Day Atlanta Campus, this six-week course is designed to help individuals score their best on the GRE and get them one step closer to graduate school.
For more information or to register, contact Angie Macon at (678) 547-6501 or macon_am@mercer.edu.
By examining each area of the GRE, participants in this course will know what to expect on the exam and be able to set goals for improving their performance levels. Early classes will focus on diagnosing individual strengths and weaknesses and developing goals for improving performance levels.
The course will teach students problem solving techniques and strategies for tackling the toughest questions. The course will include an overview of math concepts, including quantitative comparisons, data interpretation, geometry, algebra and...
McDonough- On Saturday, Aug. 20, Mercer University will offer a preparation workshop for the Praxis I exam at its Regional Academic Center in Henry County, 160 Henry Pky., McDonough (near the Henry County Administration Building).
The workshop will focus on the verbal section of the exam and be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost is $90 for the general public and $75 for Mercer students, alumni, faculty and staff. Materials are included. Registration is required. For more information, contact Angie Macon at (678) 547-6501 or macon_am@mercer.edu.
The first step to becoming a teacher in Georgia is to take and pass the Praxis I exam.
The Praxis I Verbal Workshop is designed to give individuals hands-on practice at taking the reading and writing sections of the Praxis. Participants in the workshop will learn a variety of strategies and approaches that will help them tackle reading comprehension and on-the-spot essay writing with confidence. Sample readings,...
MACON/ATLANTA - Mercer University President R. Kirby Godsey has announced that Roger C. Tutterow, Ph.D., has been named dean of the Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics.
"Roger Tutterow has exceptional academic experience and business expertise," said President Godsey. "His numerous professional accomplishments demonstrate strong leadership in both the academic setting and the business community. Mercer's business students, faculty, staff and alumni will benefit from his progressive vision for educating the next generation of business leaders and his steadfast commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship. We are extremely pleased to have him join the University."
Dr. Tutterow formerly served as chairman and professor in the Department of Economics and Finance at Kennesaw State University's Coles College of Business. He serves as director of Econometric Center where he oversees the development of statistical models. His analysis of economic,...
Macon, Georgia- Mercer University Press author Andrew M. Manis was presented with the Georgia Author of the Year Award for History for his book Macon Black and White: An Unutterable Separation in the American Century on June 4 at the Robert Ferst Center for the Arts on the Georgia Institute of Technology campus in Atlanta. The presentation was made at the 41st Annual Georgia Author of the Year Awards Dinner hosted by Georgia Tech's Ivan Allen College, the School of Literature, Communication, and Culture, the Margaret T. and Henry C. Bourne Jr. Chair in Poetry and the H. Bruce McEver Chair Visiting Chair in Writing.
MACON-Mercer University senior Nancy David of Fayetteville was recently selected from college students across the state to receive the Jack Mangham Experiential Learning Award from the Georgia Association of Colleges and Employers.
The award is given to college students in Georgia who exemplify the characteristics of an outstanding student in experiential learning. One winner is selected from across the state in three categories- business, arts and sciences, and engineering/technology. David won the award in the business category in recognition of her outstanding performance as a summer intern with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals last year.
After completing training in New York City, David worked at Pfizer's Atlanta office. For two weeks she shadowed one of Pfizer's Pharmaceutical representatives. She was then allowed to venture out by herself into the world of sales for three weeks. David was in charge of presenting three drugs and their benefits to doctors.
"Through my...
Lithia Springs - Mercer University will hold a free open house at its Regional Academic Center in Douglas County, 975 Blairs Bridge Road, Lithia Springs from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 25. Alumni, current students, faculty and staff will be on hand to talk about the various undergraduate and graduate programs the University offers in Douglas County and the Mercer experience.
Mercer's Regional Academic Center in Douglas County has convenient, weekend and evening classes that can fit into a busy family and career schedule. Mercer's Stetson School of Business and Economics, Tift College of Education and College of Continuing and Professional Studies offer a number of undergraduate programs, including business administration, early childhood/special education and middle grades education, human services, criminal justice, information systems, individualized major and organization leadership.
For more information, call (678) 547-6200 or visit www.mercerdegree.com.
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Macon-Effective July 1, Mercer University will pass the gavel in its Registrar's Office. Paul G. Schnepf, who has served as University registrar since April 1, 1996, will retire at the end of this month, according to Dr. Horace Fleming, executive vice president and provost.
