News Releases: February 2009

Lakewood, N.J., Feb. 27, 2009—Georgian Court University offers a glimpse into the passionate life and work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo with “Frida Kahlo: Vibrant Paintings, Vibrant Life,” a multimedia presentation, on Friday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m. Part of Georgian Court’s popular Adventures for the Mind and Palate series, a complete Mexican dinner will be served. Enjoy dessert and coffee during the presentation.

Lakewood, N.J., Feb. 26, 2009—On Friday, March 13, at 10:00 a.m., high school seniors are invited to the Lake House on Georgian Court University’s Lakewood campus to have their applications reviewed, tour the campus, enjoy lunch, and meet with an admissions counselor to learn of the admissions decision—all in the same day.

Lakewood, N.J., Feb. 25, 2009—Georgian Court University will hold an information session for the 9-month full-time or 18-month part-time Postbaccalaureate Teacher Certification program on Wednesday, March 11, at 6:00 p.m. in the Lake House on the historic Lakewood campus.

Lakewood, N.J., Feb. 25, 2009—Georgian Court University Women’s College invites high school juniors and seniors to join us Wednesday, March 11, at 5:00 p.m., in St. Catherine Hall on the Lakewood campus for an overnight visit hosted by our Office of Residence Life.

Lakewood, N.J., Feb. 20, 2009—Georgian Court University will hold an information session for the 9-month full-time or 18-month part-time Postbaccalaureate Teacher Certification program on Saturday, February 28, at 10:00 a.m. in the Lake House on the historic Lakewood campus.

Lakewood, N.J., Feb. 19, 2009—On Wednesday, March 4, Georgian Court University invites transfer students to attend an Undergraduate Transfer Information Session to learn about the transfer admissions process. This session will include information regarding scholarships, financial aid, and the transcript evaluation process. Reservations are required and will be confirmed. The session will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Lake House on the Lakewood campus.

Lakewood, N.J., Feb. 17, 2009—Join Georgian Court in a celebration of Women’s History Month on Tuesday, March 10, with headline speaker Naomi Tutu, human rights activist. The lecture will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Casino on the Lakewood campus. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door, and free to members of the GCU community with ID. Reservations are required by contacting the Office of Conferences and Special Events at 732.987.2263 or specialevents@georgian.edu.

Lakewood, N.J., Feb. 16, 2009—The Corporation for National and Community Service honored Georgian Court University today with a place on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and service to America’s communities.

Lakewood, N.J., Feb. 16, 2009—Georgian Court celebrates its Centennial year with Centennial Film Classics, a Monday night film series featuring movies from each of the eight decades that the university has resided in Lakewood. The latest installment for the 1970s decade, The Sting (1973), will be shown on Monday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Little Theatre on GCU’s Lakewood campus. This film was the second award-winning pairing of Robert Redford and Paul Newman.

Lakewood, N.J., Feb. 16, 2009—Experience the dreams, frustrations, struggles, and victories of Rachel Carson, the mother of the environmental movement; Louise Arner Boyd, polar explorer; Sacajawea, Native American guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition; and Bessie Coleman, the first African-American pilot. Join Georgian Court University for the one-woman show “Women: Back to the Future” on Thursday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the Little Theatre on the Lakewood campus. The show is presented as part of GCU’s Conversations across Time series, which celebrates our heritage with professional portrayals of those from the past whose impact is still felt today.

Lakewood, N.J., Feb. 13, 2009—See nature transformed by the talented hand of watercolor and oil artist Muriel Rogers. From a dreamy mist-covered lake to an unusually crisp snowfall, this New Jersey native juxtaposes two seemingly opposite techniques to form photographic clarity against a soft-edged background. This show of 25 watercolor and oil paintings will run from Monday, March 2, through Friday, April 3, at the M. Christina Geis Art Gallery. The show is free and open to the public, and the gallery’s hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call Kathleen Settles at 732.987.2388.

Lakewood, N.J., Feb. 5, 2009—Bestselling author of The Color of Water: A Black Man’s Tribute to His White Mother, Miracle of St. Anna, and Song Yet Sung, James McBride will speak at Georgian Court University on Thursday, February 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Casino Auditorium on the Lakewood campus. The cost is $10 per person in advance by calling 732.987.2263, or $15 at the door; it is free to members of the GCU community with ID.

Woodbridge, N.J., Feb. 5, 2009—Georgian Court University at Woodbridge will hold an information session for prospective students on Thursday, February 19, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at GCU at Woodbridge, 90 Woodbridge Center Drive, Suite 310, Woodbridge, NJ. Busy working adults who want to advance their careers through accelerated or advanced degree programs in business and education are invited to attend. Call 732.791.2005 or toll free 1.888.290.4537 for reservations and more information. You may also visit our Web site at www.georgian.edu/gcu_woodbridge.

Lakewood, N.J., Feb. 2, 2009—Heart disease remains the number one killer of Americans. In February, the Exercise Science Club of Georgian Court University will sponsor a series of lectures about heart disease for American Heart Month on the Lakewood campus at 900 Lakewood Avenue. All lectures are free and open to the public.

Lakewood, N.J., Feb. 2, 2009—Georgian Court University and Ocean County College have recently entered into a dual degree transfer agreement for Georgian Court’s B.S. in Exercise Science, Wellness, and Sports degree program. This agreement will assist students who wish to transfer to GCU’s program after having successfully completed one of OCC’s associate degree programs: an A.S. in General Studies, option in Health & Physical Education, or an A.A. in Liberal Arts.