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A heartfelt thank you to the incredible Brenau community for packing Hosch Theatre for both of Dr. John Philip Newell’s talks! We loved coming together to reflect on the sacredness of our Earth, Celtic wisdom, and healing our world alongside Newell and Cami Twilling.
Thank you for making these two sessions so special!💛
#brenauuniversity #celticwisdom #sacredearth
Where in the world is Professor Sandiego?! Each day leading to Halloween, we’re hiding a life-sized cutout of Professor Sandiego in different locations across our Gainesville campuses. We’ll drop hints on our stories about her whereabouts every day. The first student who finds her each day will receive a bag of exclusive Brenau-branded googies. If you find her, please take a selfie with her, put it on your IG story, and mention @brenauuniversity
Do you know where Professor Sandiego is in this video?👀👀
#brenauuniversity #carmensandiego #collegelife #happyhalloween
Tiger Power Hour🐯🩷Y’all really brought the energy today! This year’s Tiger Power Hour was organized and hosted by @brenausga! If you see them on campus, please let them know how wonderful of a job they did! Also, a special thank you to our guest speakers Dr. Madia Cooper-Ashirifi and Professor Jessica Lynch-Oliver for motivating us to own our values and let go of things that drown our voice.
And shout out to the talented @tau_sigma and @brenau.klovers for the incredible dance performances!
📣Brenau Cheer Reception📣Celebrating our 3-time national champs with Brenau alumni, faculty, and staff! A special thank you to Brooke Statham, WC ‘00 alum, for hosting this event at your lovely home in Buckhead!
#brenauuniversity #nationalchamps #competitivecheer
Q&A with Dr. Monica Heidesch, assistant professor of management💼🏥
We recently took a stroll with Dr. Heidesch to learn more about her life both inside and outside of Brenau! Did you know she has more than 25 years of experience working on the business side of healthcare?!
Who should we interview next?
#brenauuniversity #riskmanagement #healthcarebusiness
Take a tour of Brenau’s new costume shop with Pamela Workman, chair of theatre and resident costume professor! Check out the full tour video on Brenau’s YouTube channel. Also, for those interested in seeing the space in person, the Brenau community is invited to the costume shop’s Open House on Monday, Oct. 19! People are welcome to pop by between 2:30-6 p.m. The shop is located on 999 Chestnut St. in Gainesville, around the back corner of East Campus.
#brenauuniversity #costumedesign #costumemaker #theatremajor
Student Spotlight: Alex Jahnke🏘️✍️
Major: Interior Design
Hometown: Gainesville
Extracurriculars: ZTA and ASID
Hobbies: Drawing, pickleball, and spending time with friends
What drew you to interior design?
I did an internship in high school that helped me see the inside of interior design. The person I interned with went to Brenau, so I was super excited to come here.
What do you love the most about being an interior design major?
I like the closeness of everybody, and I especially like our advisors and teachers. They’re super accessible and there when you need them.
What advice would you give to incoming interior design students?
Get as much sleep as possible. Try to keep up with your work, make to-do lists, and do what you need to stay organized. Other than that, it’s really fun. You’re going to love it.
What are your career goals?
I hope to start in commercial interior design, whether it’s hospitality or government buildings. But, eventually I would like to own my own firm.
What types of real-world experiences have you received in the Interior Design program?
We go to ADAC (Atlanta Decorative Arts Center) a lot. Especially with certain classes, we’ll get to visit places within ADAC or Atlanta that showcase what we’re learning. Those experiences offer context and help us understand on a deeper level what we’re talking about in the everyday world.
#interiordesign #interiordesigners #brenauuniversity
Moments from @brenaudance’s annual Days of Dance💃🏽✨Earlier this month, Brenau’s Department of Dance offered high school students a dedicated, two-day immersion of movement, industry panels, and performances! This annual event also provided an opportunity for students to audition for Brenau Dance, Summer Intensive, RWS Global, and scholarships.
A huge thank you to our special guests—Maleek Washington, Casey Noblett, and Xavier Lewis—for pouring your time and talents into the two-day event!
#dancemajor #choreography #rwsglobal #brenauuniversity
