SSU Professor Receives 2013 Georgia Professor Of The Year Award
Mulatu Lemma, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics at Savannah State University (SSU), was named the 2013 Georgia Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). The U.S. Professors of the Year awards program celebrates outstanding educators across the nation. It is the only such national program … Continue reading “SSU Professor Receives 2013 Georgia Professor Of The Year Award”
SEDA Announces Gulfstream And Georgia Tech Alliance
The Savannah Economic Development Authority is pleased to announce, with its partners at Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. and the Georgia Tech Savannah Campus, a strategic alliance that furthers each entity’s research, education and facilities objectives as well as the overall intent for the park to be a center for technical research and development, professional education and training. Today, the University System … Continue reading “SEDA Announces Gulfstream And Georgia Tech Alliance”
6th Annual Dancing With Savannah Stars A Success!
Thursday, November 14, 2013 concluded a twelve-week fundraising period for eight of Savannah‘s Stars during the 6th Annual Dancing with Savannah Stars. Through an overwhelming support of event sponsors, donors and attendees, Savannah/Chatham CASA exceeded its goal of $80,000 raised to sustain programming needs and resources for abused and neglected children in the child welfare system. Congratulations to the winners … Continue reading “6th Annual Dancing With Savannah Stars A Success!”
The Alpha Train Arrives In Savannah On Thursday
More than 400 members will convene in the City of Savannah beginning Thursday, 21 November 2013 for the 58th Anniversary Georgia District Convention under the leadership of Savannah native, Ellis B. Albright (Beach High, Windsor Forest and Savannah State). Also in attendance will be Alpha Phi Alpha’s 34th General President, Mark S. Tillman of Detroit, Michigan and Savannah native and … Continue reading “The Alpha Train Arrives In Savannah On Thursday”
Living Legends
Lives of the Legends video documentary highlighting the lives of Joe “Murray” Rivers, Jr. and James J. Holmes premiered on last Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center. The evening consisted of a cocktail hour, video premier and dinner. The proceeds from this event will benefit the Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club and St. … Continue reading “Living Legends”
Thomas Watson’s Statue To Be Removed From Georgia Capitol
The statue of Thomas Watson, a Georgia United States Senator in 1920, is being removed from the grounds of the Georgia State Capitol. “Several years ago, I met a young photojournalist from Creative Loafing, Joeff Davis, who was dedicated to the removal of the statue of Thomas Watson from the grounds of the Georgia Capitol because of Watson’s racist reputation,” … Continue reading “Thomas Watson’s Statue To Be Removed From Georgia Capitol”
Change Your Water…Change Your Life!
Ionized alkaline restructured Kangen Water® is your solution to bottled water. Make sure you are you getting the full story on bottled water. It could be vital to your health. Bottled water is consumed by millions each and every day and is a major global industry. The good people at Story of Stuff have actually researched the gigantic marketing campaign … Continue reading “Change Your Water…Change Your Life!”
Town Hall On Underage Drinking And HIV
Monday, November 25 at 6 pm a Town Hall meeting will be held at the West Broad Street YMCA 1110 May Street regarding Underage Drinking and HIV. “Underage drinking and the spread of HIV infections is a serious concern in our area,” says Dr. Johnnie Myers, Ph.D., professor at Savannah State University. “Too many young people and parents do not … Continue reading “Town Hall On Underage Drinking And HIV”
Shine A Light On Lung Cancer Vigil Savannah
The Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion will host a vigil locally as part of a global campaign to raise awareness about lung cancer and reduce the stigma associated with the disease. On November 21, 2013 from 7-8pm Savannah will join 125 communities across the country in hosting a Shine a Light on Lung Cancer Vigil in … Continue reading “Shine A Light On Lung Cancer Vigil Savannah”
Walking Can Be a Great Family Workout
Walking is one of the best ways to get an aerobic workout. It’s safe, healthy, fun, inexpensive, easy to start and a great form of aerobic exercise for the family. It’s also a great way to help your community. Walking, like other aerobic exercises, should produce a training effect. “Training effect” is the body’s ability to recover from physical stress … Continue reading “Walking Can Be a Great Family Workout”