Strayer University Expands to Savannah

By | November 26, 2008

Grand Opening Ceremony for 116-Year-Old University’s Eighth Georgia Campus Focuses on Adult Higher Education Strayer University, a leading post-secondary adult education institution, opened a campus in Savannah on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 with a grand opening luncheon focused on the role that higher education plays in strengthening the regional economy. The program included remarks by Savannah Mayor Otis Johnson; state … Continue reading “Strayer University Expands to Savannah”

Early Learning Center to open in Midtown Savannah January, 2009

By | November 26, 2008

Savannah will welcome a new option for progressive and unique early childhood learning in January of 2009. BEST Academy is an exciting, new endeavor that will offer young children and families of Savannah a fresh choice in early childhood education. The philosophy and motto for Best Academy is Better Education Starts Today.N ancy Isaacson, a longtime resident of Savannah, has … Continue reading “Early Learning Center to open in Midtown Savannah January, 2009”

Local Omegas Celebrate Achievement

By | November 26, 2008

Mu Phi Chapter, the local graduate chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and Alpha Gamma Chapter, the undergraduate chapter at Savannah State University, held a banquet on Sunday, November 16, 2008, at the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum Ballroom to celebrate Achievement Week, one of several nationally mandated programs for the Fraternity. During the banquet, the local Omegas … Continue reading “Local Omegas Celebrate Achievement”

Women Leadership Summit 2008: “Grooming Up to Leadership”

By | November 26, 2008

AWWIN, Inc., (A Working Woman in Need) GAWL (Georgia Association of Women Lawyers) Savannah Chapter, and University of Phoenix, Savannah Campus, presented the 1st annual Women Leadership Summit 2008: “Grooming Up To Leadership,” November 13- 14, 2008. Over the two days, employers, leaders, and visionaries, came together in one arena, to educate, motivate and “Groom Up To Leadership” the lives … Continue reading “Women Leadership Summit 2008: “Grooming Up to Leadership””

SCAD President Honored with First ELLE DECOR Vision Award

By | November 26, 2008

NEW YORK – Savannah College of Art and Design President Paula S. Wallace was honored with the first ELLE DECOR Vision Award Monday, Nov. 17, at the inaugural Women In Design event, co-sponsored by ELLE DECOR and the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Held at the Harold Pratt House in New York City, the event celebrated outstanding female achievement in the … Continue reading “SCAD President Honored with First ELLE DECOR Vision Award”

Chatham Retired Educators Association

By | November 26, 2008

Our meeting was cheerful once again. We also always look forward to a joyous time together. President, Hugh Golson was a t the helm as usual. His delight was to report that the Retired Educators Day in Chatham county was a total success and also around Georgia. The Chatham County commissioners issued a proclamation which was presented to the Chatham … Continue reading “Chatham Retired Educators Association”

Greater Gaine holds Women’s Day Celebration

By | November 26, 2008

The Women’s Day Committee along with our pastor, the Reverend Bernard Clarke, officers and members of Greater Gaines Chapel A.M.E. Church, 1006 May Street, cordially invite you to our Women’s Day Celebration on Sunday, November 30, 2008, 11:00 A.M. Our guest preacher for this occasion is Evangelist Janice Scott of the Hutchinson Longstreet Missionary Baptist Church in Stilson, Georgia. Music … Continue reading “Greater Gaine holds Women’s Day Celebration”

AASU to Hold Auditions for All My Sons

By | November 26, 2008

AASU will hold auditions for All My Sons, a production about family conflict, patriotic duty, and personal greed set in the aftermath of World War II. The auditions will be held at 6 p.m., December 9 and 10 in the Black Box Theatre in Jenkins Hall on the AASU campus, 11935 Abercorn Street. Directed by Roger Miller, AASU associate professor … Continue reading “AASU to Hold Auditions for All My Sons”

Savannah Children’s Choir presents Winter Memories Concert

By | November 26, 2008

Join the Savannah Children’s Choir on Sunday, December 7 at 3 p.m. at the historic Lucas Theater to enjoy “Winter Memories,” the choir’s annual holiday concert. The choir will explore the sounds of the season, interspersed with comments from community leaders as they share meaningful memories from their childhood. Singing songs in five languages, the concert features secular and sacred … Continue reading “Savannah Children’s Choir presents Winter Memories Concert”

City Mission’s Day of Great Thanksgiving Over the Top

By | November 26, 2008

Old Savannah City Mission’s 11th Annual Day of Great Thanksgiving was over the top. Not only was the day beautiful and crispy, 5,276 delicious smoked turkey dinners were served to our community’s neediest citizens. Volunteers delivered over 1,200 dinners to seniors, shut-ins and folks with special needs. More than 1,000 volunteers helped in the preparation 260 turkeys beginning on Tuesday … Continue reading “City Mission’s Day of Great Thanksgiving Over the Top”