The Savannah Tribune Salutes Black History Month

By | February 29, 2012

December 6, 2011 Edna Jackson made history as Savannah’s first African- American female mayor. Jackson, who has served as member of city council since 2000, grew up in Savannah and graduated from Alfred Ely Beach Senior High School. She earned her bachelors at Savannah State University and her masters degrees through a joint program at Savannah State and Armstrong Atlantic. … Continue reading “The Savannah Tribune Salutes Black History Month”

Original Art Donated to Local Museum

By | February 29, 2012

The William J. & Laura M. Day and Memorial Fund, The Day Family, The Philadelphia Foundation & Dr. Peter B. Ulrich, Artist donated an original art piece entitled “Out of the Mountain of Despair a Stone of Hope” to Ralph Mark Gilbert, “Georgia’s Official Civil Rights Museum” on Friday, February 24, 2012 at the museum on Martin Luther King Jr. … Continue reading “Original Art Donated to Local Museum”

SCAD’s Paula Wallace Honored by Horizons Savannah

By | February 29, 2012

SCAD president and cofounder Paula Wallace will be honored at Horizon Savannah’s second annual “Honoring an Educator” gala and silent auction on March 2. The Horizons honor recognizes President Wallace’s extensive contributions to local, regional and global art and design education. Arnold Tenenbaum, retired president of Chatham Steel Corporation and member of both SCAD’s Board of Visitors and Horizons’ board, … Continue reading “SCAD’s Paula Wallace Honored by Horizons Savannah”

Baker Receives Women Empowerment Award

By | February 29, 2012

On Friday, February 17, 2012, Style and Success Breakfast was held at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center. The breakfast is sponsored by the Dress for Success in conjunction with the Southern Women’s Show. The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the … Continue reading “Baker Receives Women Empowerment Award”

SSU Interim President Selected One of ‘25 Females in Higher Education

By | February 29, 2012

Savannah State University Interim President Cheryl D. Dozier has been named one of the “25 Females in Higher Education Making a Difference” by Diverse Issues in Higher Education magazine. Dozier will be featured in the magazine’s March/Women’s History Month issue. “We selected Dr. Dozier because she is one of the few female administrators who has successfully made the transition from … Continue reading “SSU Interim President Selected One of ‘25 Females in Higher Education”

Savannah Chapter of The Links, Opened 11th Annual Art Exhibition

By | February 29, 2012

The Savannah Chapter of The Links, Incorporated opened the 11th Annual New Beginning Youth Art Exhibition with a reception on February 7, 2012. The Chapter has sponsored the program since 2001. The goals of this program are to provide positive publicity and recognition for talented art students as well as support for school programs. The Exhibit celebrates the talent of … Continue reading “Savannah Chapter of The Links, Opened 11th Annual Art Exhibition”

Georgia State to Match REACH Scholarship

By | February 29, 2012

Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Georgia State University will match funds for Georgia’s new needs-based REACH Scholarship program. The privately funded REACH Scholarship will be awarded to any REACH Scholar throughout the state that is accepted and enrolls in the institution. Georgia State joins Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia in this partnership. The REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can … Continue reading “Georgia State to Match REACH Scholarship”

JCB Unveils Expansion at Lady Bamford Center

By | February 29, 2012

JCB, the world’s largest privately owned heavy equipment manufacturer, today unveiled an expansion to the Lady Bamford Center for Early Childhood Development near JCB’s North American Headquarters in Savannah, GA. This additional classroom will add more than 1,000 square feet of space and expand the school’s capacity from 58 to 78 children. Operated by Wesley Community Centers of Savannah, and … Continue reading “JCB Unveils Expansion at Lady Bamford Center”

Savannah: Brokers, Bankers and Bay Lane Revealed

By | February 29, 2012

On Saturday, February 24, 2012 a book launch and signing for the second volume in the Civil War Savannah series was held at the Ships of the Sea Museum. Authors Barry Sheehy & Vaughnette Goode-Walker pulled back the moss curtain to confront the issue of slavery head-on as one of the core political, moral, and economic factors that gave rise … Continue reading “Savannah: Brokers, Bankers and Bay Lane Revealed”

Chatham County Commissioners Meeting Gives Several Proclamations and Presentations

By | February 29, 2012