Category Archives: General News

Middle East Studies Faculty Member Publishes Article

Congratulations to Dr. Nadine Sinno of the Middle East Institute for her recent publication “Family Sagas and Checkpoint Dramas: Tragedy, Humor, and Family Dynamics in Suad Amiry’s Sharon and My Mother-in Law: Ramallah Diaries” in the Journal of Middle East … Continue reading

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Server maintenance this Saturday, May 18th

The back of a set of servers

The library will be performing server maintenance this Saturday May 18th from 8:00am – 12:00pm to help increase the security and stability of our systems.  To do this, we will be taking several of our servers temporarily offline. Although we … Continue reading

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Newly Published Gait Analysis Research

Congratulations to Dr. Mark Geil, Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Health, for his recent publication. Geil MD.  A novel method for the measurement of linear body segment parameters during clinical gait analysis.  Gait Posture. 2013 Apr 18. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.03.030. … Continue reading

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Elder Abuse Highlighted by GSU Professor

Congratulations to Dr. Sheryl Strasser, Assistant Professor of Public Health, for her recent publication, “Elder abuse: What coroners know and need to know.” in the Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect. Dr. Strasser is a member of the leadership team … Continue reading

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Great American Songbook Competition

On Saturday May 11th, The Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative will host a high school vocal academy and competition dedicated solely to the music from Broadway, Hollywood musicals and the Tin Pan Alley era of the early to mid-twentieth … Continue reading

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

As the school-year comes to an end, finals wind-up, and summer approaches, it seems appropriate that May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Time to shake off some stress and learn more about mental health issues that may be affecting friends, … Continue reading

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Library at Georgia State University Receives $210,000 NEH Grant

“Planning Atlanta: A New City in the Making, 1930s – 1990s” - NEH grant winner

Georgia State University Library recently received a $210,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities for “Planning Atlanta: A New City in the Making, 1930s – 1990s”, submitted by librarian Joe Hurley (Principal Investigator) and history professor Kate Wilson … Continue reading

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Photo of Overlooked GSU Landmark Rediscovered

Director George Sparks’ earliest memory of what is now Georgia State University was when it was located at Pryor St. (now Peachtree Center Ave.) and Auburn Ave.  See Sanborn map of location here and hear Sparks describe the college.  When … Continue reading

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Georgia State Copyright Lawsuit: Appellee Brief, Multiple “Friend of the Court” Briefs Filed

Georgia State University recently filed their Appellee Brief in response to the Publishers’ Appellant brief. Additionally, five amicus briefs were filed.  Briefs in support of Georgia State and for affirming the District Court decision in favor of Georgia State include: … Continue reading

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Both 4th and 5th Floors Are Quiet Study Areas From 4/22 – 5/4

During our extended hours from April 22 – May 4, both the 4th and 5th floors of the library will be quiet study areas. Absolutely no noise or conversation is permitted on these floors. Consult our Noise Policy [PDF] for … Continue reading

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