ASTRONOMY: Observatory-Planetarium Public Education Nights
Summary: The hour-long planetarium show begins promptly at 8 p.m. with the doors open for seating at 7:30 p.m. After the show in the planetarium, weather permitting, the public may visit the North Georgia Astronomical Observatory located off of Highway 9 on Day Drive, four miles west of Dahlonega. Admission: Free. Contact: Joseph Jones. Phone: 706-864-1471. E-mail: jjones@ngcsu.edu. Notes: Admittance is not permitted after a show begins. Please mute pagers and cell phones. No flash photography during a show. Spring semester shows take place every Friday now through April 16, except for Friday, March 19 (Spring Break). Web site: http://apache.northgeorgia.edu/Academic/Sciences/Planetarium/planetarium.htm.
Friday, March 12, 2010, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
George E. Coleman Planetarium, room 234 of the Health & Natural Sciences Building, Sunset Drive.
College-to-Career Fair
Summary: This annual event connects students from across the state of Georgia with a variety of employers. We expect a many employers who will be seeking students for internships, part-time jobs, and full-time, post-graduation jobs. Graduate schools also participate in this event. Many of Georgia's most prestigious colleges and universities have solicited recruiters from their employer databases to attend this event. Bring your school ID to get in the doors. Only students and alumni from participating schools can at… Admission: Free. Contact: Career Services. Phone: 706-864-1951.
Saturday, March 13, 2010, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Cobb Galleria, Atlanta.
For more info visit www.gace.org. Forensic Symposium - Advanced Death Investigation
Summary: Learn from some of the top names in forensic pathology, bite mark evidence, crime scene investigation and forensic toxicology. Whether you are a new investigator or a seasoned veteran, you will learn valuable information about death investigation including: practicing forensic anthropology in an urban environment, blood stain analysis, altered death scenes, processing of human remains in a mass fatality event, bite mark evidence, coordinating the investigation of apparent natural cardiac deaths, and the rol… Admission: Admission charge. Cost: $295.00 & $250.00 for POST Certified Officers. Contact: Continuing Education. Phone: 706-864-1918. E-mail: conted@northgeorgia.edu.
Monday, March 15, 2010 – Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
Continuing Education Building.
For more info visit apache.ngcsu.edu. 2010 Appalachian Studies Association Conference
Summary: The Appalachian Studies Association's conference will take place this year on the North Georgia campus from Friday, March 19 through Sunday, March 21. The mission of the association is to promote and engage dialogue, research, scholarship, education, creative expression, and action among scholars, educators, practitioners, grassroots activists, students, individuals, groups and institutions. Admission: Admission charge. Cost: Registration is $75 for students, $125 for others; scholarships available. Contact: http://www.appalachianstudies.org/contact/. Phone: 706-864-1540. E-mail: alice.sampson@northgeorgia.edu. Notes: For registration or scholarship forms and other information, please visit the Appalachian Studies' Web site.
Friday, March 19, 2010.
North Georgia campus.
2010 Appalachian Studies Association Conference
Summary: The Appalachian Studies Association's conference will take place this year on the North Georgia campus from Friday, March 19 through Sunday, March 21. The mission of the association is to promote and engage dialogue, research, scholarship, education, creative expression, and action among scholars, educators, practitioners, grassroots activists, students, individuals, groups and institutions. Admission: Admission charge. Cost: Registration is $75 for students, $125 for others; scholarships available. Contact: http://www.appalachianstudies.org/contact/. Phone: 706-864-1540. E-mail: alice.sampson@northgeorgia.edu. Notes: For registration or scholarship forms and other information, please visit the Appalachian Studies' Web site.
Saturday, March 20, 2010.
North Georgia campus.
2010 Appalachian Studies Association Conference
Summary: The Appalachian Studies Association's conference will take place this year on the North Georgia campus from Friday, March 19 through Sunday, March 21. The mission of the association is to promote and engage dialogue, research, scholarship, education, creative expression, and action among scholars, educators, practitioners, grassroots activists, students, individuals, groups and institutions. Admission: Admission charge. Cost: Registration is $75 for students, $125 for others; scholarships available. Contact: http://www.appalachianstudies.org/contact/. Phone: 706-864-1540. E-mail: alice.sampson@northgeorgia.edu. Notes: For registration or scholarship forms and other information, please visit the Appalachian Studies' Web site.
Sunday, March 21, 2010.
North Georgia campus.
Corps Prayer Breakfast
Summary: The Corps Prayer Breakfast takes place once a month on Tuesdays. This is a faith-based breakfast open to all students, faculty, and staff. Guest Speakers include North Georgia Alumni who were once in the Corps or Army Chaplains. This month's guest speaker is COL Pyott, NGCSU Professor of Military Science. Admission: Free. Contact: CWO4 (R) Wyrick, B.L. Phone: 706-864-1796.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Dining Hall.
WORKSHOP: Writing a Winning Resume
Summary: Come learn the ins and outs of writing an excellent résumé something that is critical in the job or internship search, as well as for attending the campus Career Fair on March 9. It is always a great idea to have an up-to-date resume available, because you never know when new opportunities may arise. Admission: Free. Contact: Career Services. Phone: 706-864-1951.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM.
Barnes Hall, Room 114.
The Hertz Corporation On-Campus Interviews
Summary: Hertz is looking for manager trainees. In this challenging, entry-level manager trainee position, you will learn what it takes to manage and grow a multi-million dollar business successfully. Manager trainees use their management skills daily to make certain that people and equipment are in the right place at the right time. In this position, your daily responsibilities will help you learn about Hertz operations and help develop your skills in many areas including: training and development, customer service… Admission: Free. Contact: Tiffany Yeoman. Phone: 706-864-1951. E-mail: tmyeoman@northgeorgia.edu.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Barnes Hall, Room 114.
Target On-Campus Interviews
Summary: Interested in a well-paying job or internship in the North Georgia area? If so, Target will be interviewing for executive team leader and store executive intern (paid) positions. To be considered, visit the Target rep at the March 9 Career Fair. You may also apply online at www.target.com/careers (if you do, also send your resume to arian.williams@target.com). If qualified, Target will contact you for a specific on-campus interview time. Open to all majors. Admission: Free. Contact: Career Services. Phone: 706-864-1951.
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 8:00 AM.
Barnes Hall, Room 114.
WORKSHOP: Interviewing - How to Stay Cool in the Hot Seat
Summary: Nervous about starting the interview process? Have you ever wondered if an interview question will be posed that you have absolutely no idea how to answer? Attend this interview preparation workshop for strategies on getting interviews and how to sell yourself during the interview process. Hosted by Target Recruiting Specialist, Arian Williams. Admission: Free. Contact: Career Services. Phone: 706-864-1951.
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM.
Barnes Hall, Room 230.
Symphonic Band Concert
Summary: The university's premier instrumental ensemble presents an evening of contemporary and traditional music for the wind orchestra. The spring program features the music of Percy Grainger, Gustav Holst, Vincent Persichetti, Paul Hindemith, and a unique arrangement of animé scores by Symphonic Band conductor and Performing Arts Department Head Andy David. Admission: Admission charge. Cost: $5 adults, $2 students; Free for NGCSU students, faculty and staff. Contact: Marilyn McKinnon. Phone: 706-864-1423. E-mail: mamckinnon@northgeorgia.edu.
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Hoag Student Center Auditorium.
For more info visit www.ngcsuband.org. American Cancer Society - Relay For Life of Lumpkin County
Summary: Come join us at Lumpkin County's Relay for Life. No matter why you take part in the relay, one thing is clear: with every step you take, you are helping the American Cancer Society save lives. With your help, we aren't just fighting one type of cancer, we're fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. Each person who shares the Relay experience can take pride in knowing that they are working to create a world where this disease will no longer threaten the lives of our loved on… Admission: Free. Contact: Suzanne Hendricks. Phone: 770-297-1176. E-mail: Suzanne.Hendricks@cancer.org. Notes: The Relay for Life of Lumpkin County will begin at 7 p.m. on March 26, and continue until March 27 at 7 a.m.
Friday, March 26, 2010, 7:00 PM – Saturday, March 27, 2010, 7:00 AM.
Lumpkin County High School, 2001 Indian Drive, Dahlonega.
ASTRONOMY: Observatory-Planetarium Public Education Nights
Summary: The hour-long planetarium show begins promptly at 8 p.m. with the doors open for seating at 7:30 p.m. After the show in the planetarium, weather permitting, the public may visit the North Georgia Astronomical Observatory located off of Highway 9 on Day Drive, four miles west of Dahlonega. Admission: Free. Contact: Joseph Jones. Phone: 706-864-1471. E-mail: jjones@ngcsu.edu. Notes: Admittance is not permitted after a show begins. Please mute pagers and cell phones. No flash photography during a show. Spring semester shows take place every Friday now through April 16, except for Friday, March 19 (Spring Break). Web site: http://apache.northgeorgia.edu/Academic/Sciences/Planetarium/planetarium.htm.
Friday, March 26, 2010, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
George E. Coleman Planetarium, room 234 of the Health & Natural Sciences Building, Sunset Drive.
Culture Show: Indiana Jones & The Lost Cultures
Summary: The annual culture show is a special event hosted by the International Students Association to promote interaction and entertainment by experiencing other cultures. T-shirts will be available for sale at the end of the show. The show consists of multinational participants that put on special acts for the audience, which include, but are not limited to dancing, singing, improv and much more. Come out and enjoy meeting people from around the world! Admission: Free. Contact: Nicole Lamb. Phone: 678-895-6494. E-mail: nllamb0701@northgeorgia.edu.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 7:00 PM.
Hoag Student Center Auditorium.
North Georgia Blood Drive
Summary: Members of the FT Benning Army Service Blood Program (ASBP), in support of our service men and women, will conduct a blood drive on campus. Blood donated will be sent to medical facilities in hostile and overseas areas. The ASBP team and CW4 Wyrick invite the entire student body and faculty/staff to show support for our troops by providing a "life saving" unit of blood. Admission: Free. Contact: CWO4 Benny Lee Wyrick. Phone: 706-864-1796. E-mail: blwyrick@northgeorgia.edu.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Hoag Student Center, ABC Rooms.
WORKSHOP: Job & Internship Search 101
Summary: Are you searching for a job or internship? The search for an internship or a full- or part-time position can be intimidating. Attend this workshop and learn how to develop your plan, get started in the right direction, and find your internship or job. Admission: Free. Contact: Career Services. Phone: 706-864-1951.
Thursday, April 1, 2010, 12:45 PM.
Barnes Hall, Room 114.
WORKSHOP: Job & Internship Search 101
Summary: The search for an internship or a full-time position can be intimidating. Join Career Services for this workshop that will help you develop your plan and get started in the right direction. It's never too early to start planning your search and plan. Admission: Free. Contact: Tiffany Yeoman. Phone: 706-864-1951.
Thursday, April 1, 2010, 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM.
Barnes Hall, Room 114.
ASTRONOMY: Observatory-Planetarium Public Education Nights
Summary: The hour-long planetarium show begins promptly at 8 p.m. with the doors open for seating at 7:30 p.m. After the show in the planetarium, weather permitting, the public may visit the North Georgia Astronomical Observatory located off of Highway 9 on Day Drive, four miles west of Dahlonega. Admission: Free. Contact: Joseph Jones. Phone: 706-864-1471. E-mail: jjones@ngcsu.edu. Notes: Admittance is not permitted after a show begins. Please mute pagers and cell phones. No flash photography during a show. Spring semester shows take place the following Fridays: Jan. 15, Feb. 5, Feb. 19, March 5, April 2 and April 16. Web site: http://apache.northgeorgia.edu/Academic/Sciences/Planetarium/planetarium.htm.
Friday, April 2, 2010, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
George E. Coleman Planetarium, room 234 of the Health & Natural Sciences Building, Sunset Drive.
WORKSHOP: Graduate School - What Every Undergrad Needs to Know
Summary: If you are a sophomore, junior, or senior even remotely thinking about graduate school, then you will not want to miss this workshop. Come and learn about unlocking the mysteries of the graduate school application process, including timelines, application essays, recommendations, interviews, and more. Admission: Free. Contact: Career Services. Phone: 706-864-1951.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM.
Barnes Hall, Room 114.
WORKSHOP: Graduate School - What Every Undergrad Needs to Know
Summary: If you are a sophomore, junior, or senior even remotely thinking about graduate school, then you will not want to miss this workshop. Come and learn about unlocking the mysteries of the graduate school application process, including timelines, application essays, recommendations, interviews, and more. Admission: Free. Contact: Tiffany Yeoman. Phone: 706-864-1951.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM.
Barnes Hall, room 114.
Honors Academic Conference
Summary: The fifteenth annual NGCSU Honors Academic Conference (formerly "Honors Day") will be held on the afternoons and early evenings of Tuesday, April 6, and Wednesday, April 7. It is currently scheduled for 3-7 p.m. each day. The conference is a forum to showcase student excellence and achievement in which each department selects student papers or projects to present at their appropriate panel. Honor societies and other relevant groups may also stage related presentations at each panel or create their own speci… Admission: Free. Contact: John Holliday, conference coordinator. Phone: 706-864-1812. E-mail: jeholliday@northgeorgia.edu.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Various places on campus.
For more info visit www.northgeorgia.edu. Honors Academic Conference
Summary: The fifteenth annual NGCSU Honors Academic Conference (formerly "Honors Day") will be held on the afternoons and early evenings of Tuesday, April 6, and Wednesday, April 7. It is currently scheduled for 3-7 p.m. each day. The conference is a forum to showcase student excellence and achievement in which each department selects student papers or projects to present at their appropriate panel. Honor societies and other relevant groups may also stage related presentations at each panel or create their own speci… Admission: Free. Contact: John Holliday, conference coordinator. Phone: 706-864-1812. E-mail: jeholliday@northgeorgia.edu.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Various places on campus.
WORKSHOP: Making the Most of an Internship
Summary: What experience and insight will you gain from your internship? Attend this workshop to find out how to get the most from your internship. Also, the workshop will help you to learn more about yourself, your career options, and your chosen field at the same time. Admission: Free. Contact: Career Services. Phone: 706-864-1951.
Thursday, April 8, 2010, 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM.
Barnes Hall, Room 114.
ASTRONOMY: Observatory-Planetarium Public Education Nights
Summary: The hour-long planetarium show begins promptly at 8 p.m. with the doors open for seating at 7:30 p.m. After the show in the planetarium, weather permitting, the public may visit the North Georgia Astronomical Observatory located off of Highway 9 on Day Drive, four miles west of Dahlonega. Admission: Free. Contact: Joseph Jones. Phone: 706-864-1471. E-mail: jjones@ngcsu.edu. Notes: Admittance is not permitted after a show begins. Please mute pagers and cell phones. No flash photography during a show. Spring semester shows take place every Friday now through April 16, except for Friday, March 19 (Spring Break). Web site: http://apache.northgeorgia.edu/Academic/Sciences/Planetarium/planetarium.htm.
Friday, April 9, 2010, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
George E. Coleman Planetarium, room 234 of the Health & Natural Sciences Building, Sunset Drive.
College-to-Career Fair
Summary: This annual event connects students from across the state of Georgia with a variety of employers. We expect a many employers who will be seeking students for internships, part-time jobs, and full-time, post-graduation jobs. Graduate schools also participate in this event. Many of Georgia's most prestigious colleges and universities have solicited recruiters from their employer databases to attend this event. Bring your school ID to get in the doors. Only students and alumni from participating schools can at… Admission: Free. Contact: Career Services. Phone: 706-864-1951.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Cobb Galleria, Atlanta.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Info Table
Summary: Are you interested in attending medical school? A representative from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine's Atlanta campus will be at North Georgia to provide information about their holistic, primary-care oriented osteopathic physicians program. PCOM also offers a master's degree in biomedical science and a Pharm D degree in pharmacy. Admission: Free. Contact: Tiffany Yeoman. Phone: 706-864-1951.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Hoag Student Center Lobby (outside Canteen).
ASTRONOMY: Observatory-Planetarium Public Education Nights
Summary: The hour-long planetarium show begins promptly at 8 p.m. with the doors open for seating at 7:30 p.m. After the show in the planetarium, weather permitting, the public may visit the North Georgia Astronomical Observatory located off of Highway 9 on Day Drive, four miles west of Dahlonega. Admission: Free. Contact: Joseph Jones. Phone: 706-864-1471. E-mail: jjones@ngcsu.edu. Notes: Admittance is not permitted after a show begins. Please mute pagers and cell phones. No flash photography during a show. This is the last show for spring semester. Web site: http://apache.northgeorgia.edu/Academic/Sciences/Planetarium/planetarium.htm.
Friday, April 16, 2010, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
George E. Coleman Planetarium, room 234 of the Health & Natural Sciences Building, Sunset Drive.
Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon
Summary: Celebrate Administrative Professional's Day - "Live From The Top of Your Lungs and the Bottom of Your Heart!"with an inspiring message from national speaker Shirley Garrett, while enjoying a catered buffet lunch. Known for her authentic and captivating warmth, Garrett will cause you to laugh with affection, sigh with recognition, and most of all come to understand who you are at your core. She knows that applying our core values in our day-to-day world can be tough. For example, she believes that courage is… Admission: Admission charge. Cost: $25. Contact: Continuing Education. Phone: 706-864-1918. E-mail: conted@northgeorgia.edu.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Stewart Center for Continuing Education.
For more info visit apache.northgeorgia.edu.