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May

1-31	Summer Sessions - Sign up for Summer Sessions 2008. Session will be held at the Averitt Center for the Arts and the Center for Art and Theatre at Georgia Southern University. Sessions include global, folk and contemporary art. To sign up or for more information, visit http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/art/summer_studios.html.
1-3	Club Mud- Annual Club Mud exhibition and sale. Students work including ceramics, printmaking and jewelry will be on sale. Sculpture and Ceramics Studio on Forest Drive. Hours for May 1 and 2 are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. May 3 hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
1	Musicale - Sigma Alpha Iota Musicale. 7:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church.
	Improving Corporate Performance - Randy Gregg will present two professional development seminars in the Nessmith-Lane Continuing Education Building. The morning seminar, “Strategies for Dealing with Difficult, Demanding or Angry Customers,” will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The afternoon seminar, “Basic CPR for Time Management,” will be held from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $70 per seminar or $130 for the full day which includes lunch. For more information, visit http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/improve.html.
	Family Dog Training - This dog training course is for dogs 12 months and older. Family Dog I is an introductory class for dogs that are just beginning training or new to positive reinforcement. Participants will learn to teach their dog to pay attention when asked, come when called, walk on a loose leash, and lie down and stay. Dog management skills, socialization and problem solving will be stressed. Class size is limited. $165 per course. Class runs May 1 to June 12, and held at the Dogs Live Happy facilities on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/dogobedience.html or call 912-478-5551.
	Cooking Class - “Couples Cooking Japanese Sushi.” Participants will learn each step in making the Japanese staple in this hands-on class. 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. $100 per couple. The Continuing Education Center is presenting gourmet cooking classes in conjunction with Christopher’s Fine Dining Restaurant taught by chef Stephen Campbell. For more information, call 912-681-5551 or visit http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/cooking.html.
2	Portfolio Reveal - Senior graphic design students from the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art closing reception. 5 p.m. Center for Art and Theatre.
2-30	Sculpture Show - “Fire and Felt,” a sculpture showing by Kathleen Hubbard, assistant professor of art in the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art, Legends Gallery at the Averitt Center for Art. Hubbard will also be sharing the space with a number of her graduate students as part of the Art Education Program at Georgia Southern University.
5-9	Art Exhibition - “Blueprints,” a senior Bachelor of Fine Arts group exhibition from the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art. Artwork will vary in scope and media from abstract drawings to mixed-media sculptures, figurative and minimalist ceramic pieces, interactive jewelry and figurative paintings. Center for Art and Theatre.
5	School Matinee Series - “Ann of Green Gables.” For Grades 3-7. 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Performing Arts Center. Parents and students $5. Teachers admitted free.
10	Commencement - More than 2,300 students will participate during the University’s spring commencement exercises to be held at 9 a.m. in Allen E. Paulson Stadium. Georgia’s U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson will address the graduates and their guests. On that morning, Statesboro listeners can tune to WVGS 91.9 FM for traffic updates and ongoing commencement coverage. More information about the event is available at www.georgiasouthern.edu/commencement. In case of rain, commencement exercises will be moved to Hanner Fieldhouse, with ceremonies at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The University’s candidates for graduation represent the accomplishments of seven colleges and one academic program. They include 29 doctoral degree candidates, 361 master’s degree candidates and 2,003 bachelor’s degree candidates. Among the Spring 2008 graduates, more than 32 countries and 26 states are represented; however, 91.5 percent of those graduating are native Georgians. The youngest undergraduate is 18 years old, and the oldest graduate this year is 69. The average age for the graduating class is 25.
13	Write Night -The Georgia Southern Writing Project invites participants to Write Night at the Daily Grind coffee shop. Participants will free-write a topic for approximately 20 minutes, then have a read-around for those who feel inspired to share. 7 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/~writenow or contact June Joyner at jbjoy@georgiasouthern.edu.
15	Art Exhibition - “What is Folk Art?” Smith Callaway Banks Southern Folk Art Collection, Arts Building.
17	Nature Tour - “Nature Close to Home,” tour the Herty Pines hosted by the Botanical Garden. 10 a.m. to noon. Contact the Garden to register.
	Archaeological Dig: Topper Site - For thousands of years, Native Americans have visited chert quarries along the Savannah River to fashion stone tools. Excavations at the Topper Site near one of these quarries has revealed one of the oldest Native American settlements, suggesting humans arrived on this continent much earlier than previously thought, perhaps as far back as 50,000 years ago! Wear comfortable walking shoes to tour the site, watch archaeologists in action and view some of the recently excavated artifacts. The trip departs from and returns to the Georgia Southern Museum. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants must be at least 18 years old and sign a site-specific waiver. Participants should bring a bag lunch, sodas will be provided. $20 per person. $15 for Museum members. For more information or to register, contact the Museum at 912-478-5444.
	Cooking Class -“Fiesta de Mayo.” During Fiesta de Mayo participants will learn how to host a Mexican fiesta to remember by preparing classic dishes from scratch. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.. $120 per couple or $65 per individual. The Continuing Education Center is presenting gourmet cooking classes in conjunction with Christopher’s Fine Dining Restaurant taught by chef Stephen Campbell. For more information, call 912-681-5551 or visit http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/cooking.html.
21-23	Painting Exhibition - Wang Yu’s Chinese Painting Exhibition will be on display from Wuhan, China. Center for Art and Theatre.
22	Annual Advance Practice Update - The 24th annual Nurse Update is an opportunity for nurse practitioners, public health nurses, certified nurse midwives, clinical nurse specialists and physician assistants to attend multiple sessions on various clinical topics. Topics will be directed toward primary care, pediatrics and women’s health issues. ANCC Continuing Education credits will be offered, product and service exhibit representatives will be available, and participants will have opportunities to network with colleagues. The update will be held at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront. Early bird registration is $290 per person to attend the full conference. For more information, visit http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/APU08.html or call 912-478-5551.
31	Cooking Class - Cooking Class - “Summertime Soups.” Light, savory soups are a great addition to any summertime meal. Learn how to transform overripe vegetables and scraps into culinary delights. Noon to 2 p.m. $120 per couple or $65 per individual. The Continuing Education Center is presenting gourmet cooking classes in conjunction with Christopher’s Fine Dining Restaurant taught by chef Stephen Campbell. For more information, call 912-681-5551 or visit http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/cooking.html.

Ongoing Events

	Whale Exhibit - skeleton of North America's oldest fossilized whale on display, Museum. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
	Wildlife Center - The Center is open seven days a week, except Sundays during June, July and August and recognized holidays. Weekday hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekend hours are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The weekend reptile show is at 2 p.m. Weekend flight show is at 3 p.m. When the temperatures exceed 80 degrees, birds are not on display. The Center will not be open on Saturdays during the months of June, July and August.
	Expedition Georgia (through Aug. 3) -Museum. Participants are the explorer as they navigate the challenging habitats of our wild and wonderful state. Sponsored by WTOC. Admission is $4.50 for adults, $3 for children and $2 per person with a reserved group of 10 or more. For more information, contact Georgia Southern Museum at 912-681-5444.
	Continuing Education Center Online Classes - Without setting foot on the Statesboro campus, people of all ages and interests can take non-credit classes for professional development and personal enrichment through Georgia Southern University's Continuing Education Center. For more information visit http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted and click on the Online Instruction Center.
	Community Nursing Center - located in the Nursing/Chemistry Building Room 1004. Clinic hours: Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Call for Appointment: 912-681-5166. Faculty, staff and general public welcome. Most services are free. Health screenings for Cholesterol, Hemoglobin, Blood Pressure, Blood Glucose, Osteoporosis & more. Well check-up/physicals for all ages.
	Psychology Clinic Georgia Southern University's Psychology Clinic is now accepting appointments. The clinic assists those in need of affordable mental health services including social-emotional assessment and psychotherapy for adults. Student clinicians are supervised by licensed faculty. For an appointment phone (912) 871-1685. More information is available on the Web at http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/psychology/clinic2.html.

Updated 5/08