Celebrate Coming Out:
Georgia College (USA) Pride Alliance and International Education Center and Charles Sturt University’s (Australia) Ally Network conduct a panel conversation celebrating coming out. Four panelists, two from each institution, will share their experiences coming out and field questions.
When: October 6 at 8pm EDT/October 7 at 11am AEDT
Where: Zoom
Who: All members of the LGBTQIA+ community, allies and friends
Our Panelists:
Shiloh Allen (they/them/theirs) is a third-year student at Georgia College majoring in Psychology and Liberal Studies, with a Gender & Sexuality concentration. They currently serve as the President of GC’s Pride Alliance student organization, where they have helped to organize events aiming to foster an active and diverse culture on campus. They are also employed with the Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Programs, where they work to put together events for the campus community such as Bi+ Community Week, Sex [Ed] Fest, and Trans Day of Visibility programming. While being involved with the Women’s Center, Shiloh has been a peer facilitator with Project B.R.A.V.E. and will be assisting in facilitating S.T.A.R. Ally trainings.
Connor Bradford, 29 years old (he, him, his), is currently residing in Port Macquarie. Connor is enrolled as a student studying a Bachelor of Nursing at Charles Sturt University and a current member of the Student Representative Council (Port SRC). He is undergoing study while being employed as an assistant in nursing and has grown from a previous background as a qualified massage therapist and personal trainer. It is his ambition to specialise in mental health and further being a pillar of support for people in the community. Connor identifies as a transgender male, having transitioned from female to male (FTM).
Yianni Athanasopoulos (He/Him/His) After 25 years working in the retail industry for reputable workplaces such as David Jones, The Shell Company of Australia and the Woolworths Group, Yianni accepted a role at Charles Sturt University in 2016 teaching in the Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations discipline. In 2020, Yianni commenced his studies to complete his Doctoral thesis. Yianni’s research focuses on the demise of enterprise bargaining agreements within the Australian private sector. Yianni is married, has a beautiful 6 year old son called Aristotle (Dog), love’s 80s movies, and was a parade marshal volunteer at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras!
Dr. Joanna Schwartz (she/her) lives in Atlanta and is a Marketing Professor at Georgia College in Milledgeville. She’s a Georgia Governor’s Teaching Fellow and a speaker, researcher, and consultant on issues related to LGBTQIA+ health, marketing, and inclusion. She teaches courses such as Consumer Behavior and a diversity-focused course she created on LGBTQ+ Marketing. She’s previously worked in radio and TV research, and she started her career as a photojournalist. Her photography of R.E.M., U2, The Police, Madonna, and others have been published extensively, including on concert posters for Lou Reed, and recently by R.E.M.’s on its social media pages. She’s married, has two remarkable children, and has a detailed knowledge of classic movies.
Italian Art, Cities, and Culture Experience:
“Hotheads, Divinities, Murderers, and Technical Wizards:
Conversations about Four Italian Master Artists plus Cities and Culture in Italy.”
Dr. Callaghan lead a Border Free GC experience learning more about Italian art and culture during winter break 2020.
When: Tuesday and Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. December 1 through 22, 2020.
Where: Zoom.
Dr. James Callaghan presented on a wide-ranging series of conversations about four of the greatest masters of Italian Renaissance and Baroque painting - Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Titian - plus the cities and regions that they lived and worked in. Leveraging virtual technologies you will visit Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel and the famous “Raphael Rooms” of Vatican City, follow the trail of spectacular – and controversial - paintings that Caravaggio left throughout the south of Italy while on-the-run from authorities, and marvel at the technical and stylistic innovations produced across the very long career of the Venetian master, Titian. Along the way, you will discover how painters learned their craft and how paintings and frescoes (murals) were created, plus details of the genuinely fascinating lives of these four exceptional artists. No previous knowledge of art history is required. Espresso or cappuccino is optional but will further add to your enjoyment.
For more information or questions reach out to Dr. Callaghan: james.callaghan@gcsu.edu
Hong Kong Baptist University- Summer 2021
Interested in getting a unique experience studying abroad from the comfort of your home this summer? Look no further. One of Georgia College's partner institutions, Hong Kong Baptist University, is offering a virtual summer experience. Take summer classes free of cost while getting the experience of working with a school in a different country.
For more information and how to apply contact Liz Havey, liz.havey@gcsu.edu.
10 Plants that Changed the World
Program Description: Human existence is impossible without plant resources. Plants provide clothing, food, fuel, medicine, shelter and a vast array of raw materials ranging from rubber to wood. In this course we will explore ten plants that are global resources which have had a great economic and historical impact. An independent course project, arranged with the instructor, will require students to demonstrate the ability to describe the complex relationships among culture, human needs, and plants and to assess options for conserving and managing plant resources.
Highlights: Case studies of the Bahamas and Rwanda will provide a means to compare and contrast the uses of plants to meet human needs. We will look at plant usage by African diaspora in the Bahamas and Southern United States. Our goal is to have Bahamians, Rwandans, and Georgians provide their own narrative and share their deep knowledge of plants. There will also be surprise visits during Zoom meetings of individuals from Washington State, Tempe Arizona, or botanical gardens who simply want to join the class and our conversations.
Course Delivery Mode:
50% of course content will be delivered asynchronously with 1 hour synchronous discussions 1 - 2 times per week.
Cross-cultural learning experiences count for 25% of the content and will be hosted in 2 - 3 live synchronous sessions in the mornings.
Students will choose either a project or local excursions for the remaining 25%.
Selection Process Students are accepted on a first come first serve basis as long as they meet the pre-requisite requirements.
Creative writing Open-Mic Opportunities
We are working in partnership again with Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco! This semester, we have planned a series of 3 Open Mic events and are inviting GC Creative Writing students to join this cross-continent, cross-cultural event. If you would like to sign-up to read alongside your Moroccan counterparts please email Dr. Kerry Neville no later than Friday, February 4th. First come, first served though all are also invited to attend the Open Mic!
The first Open Mic will be February 18th, 2021 from 12-1:15pm EST.
10 students total will be reading for 5 minutes each (5 GCSU students and 5 Al Akhawayn students).