Special Events Series : Fall 2024

Program Description and Goals

Our Special Events Series highlights learning initiatives and program experiences from a variety of disciplines and special interest events.

  • To cultivate professional relationships across disciplines and departments, fostering a collaborative culture of innovation and shared knowledge within the university.
  • To gain insight into specialized university programs sponsored by Faculty Commons, including the President’s and Provost’s Faculty Fellows initiative and the Faculty Research Symposium.
  • To expand knowledge of research trends, methodologies, and interdisciplinary collaborations through symposium presentations and discussions.

Meeting Locations, Dates, and Times

Thursday,

November 7

Event: Faculty Research Symposium  

Presenters: Faculty, Student, and Staff presenters 

Description: Faculty Commons is pleased to announce the 2024 Faculty Research Symposium (FRS), set to take place on Thursday, November 7th in Merrill Hall. The awards reception begins at 5 pm. This showcase of scholarly and creative research explores the intellectual pursuits that shape our campus community and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in diverse fields. All faculty are invited to attend and discover the passion, expertise, and commitment of the Jax State faculty. The FRS is the product of the hard work and dedication of the FRS Planning Committee. 

Where: Merrill Hall, Rooms Vary

Time: 9:00-4:30; Reception to follow 5:00-6:00 PM

Tuesday,

November 12

Event: Faculty Fellows Update with the President, Provost and Fellows

Presenters: Dr. Mark Sciuchetti and Dr. Laura Pitts, the 2024-2025 President’s and Provost’s Faculty Fellows 

Description: Join President Killingsworth, Provost Shelton, and the 2024-2025 Faculty Fellows as they give an update on the resident’s and Provost’s Faculty Fellowship program and the progress of the current Fellows’ initiatives.  

Where: 208 Self Hall

Time: 2:30-3:30

Register Now

When you register for a workshop, you will receive a calendar invitation at your JSU Outlook email. Calendar invites are sent manually by Brandy Roberts, so please allow up to two business hours for delivery. Once you accept the invitation, the event will appear on your Outlook calendar. If you do not receive or cannot locate the invite, please contact Brandy Roberts at broberts@jsu.edu.

Registration is encouraged for all professional development sessions but is not required to attend. However, pre-registration is required for any session that includes lunch. Faculty are always welcome to attend without registering, but lunch is only provided for those who have pre-registered.