Major soybean conference coming to Savannah
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the soybean’s introduction to North America, the University of Georgia will host the 2017 World Soybean Research Conference X (WSRCX) in Savannah in September 2017.
The conference, to be held at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center, is expected to fill nearly 10,000 room nights over its five-day run.
“Hosting this conference will help put Savannah on the world stage,” said Jeff Hewitt, Visit Savannah’s vice president of business development. “In the past this event has been held in South Africa and China, and now we have the opportunity to showcase all that our city has to offer.”
Wayne Parrott, a professor at UGA’s Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics, said the conference will bring together the largest group of soybean researchers assembled in the U.S. in 20 years.
The conference will include both a technical program and a trade show that showcases all aspects of the industry.
For more information, contact Taylor Griffin at 912-644-6429 or TGriffin@VisitSavannah.com.
Magazine likes Georgia Southern’s online programs
STATESBORO — Georgia Southern University is home to four of the nation’s best online education programs according to the “2014 Best Online Programs” list from U.S. News & World Report.
The university was recognized for the third year in a row for giving students the freedom and flexibility to earn degrees while balancing careers, families and other commitments.
U.S. News surveyed nearly a thousand colleges and universities that offer online degrees. Here are the rankings for Georgia Southern:
• Best online graduate computer information technology programs (No. 23);
• Best online graduate education programs (No. 50);
• Best online graduate business programs (No. 64);
• Best online bachelor’s programs (No. 160).
See the full list of “Best Online Programs” at www.usnews.com/education/online-education.
Second annual Time Starts Now! event scheduled
The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) will hold the second annual “Time Starts Now!” Competition Jan. 23 at Benedictine Military School’s gym starting at 6:30 p.m.
Spectators are invited to attend and cheer on their favorite team. Tickets are $10 to watch the competition. Dinner will be catered by Corleone’s Trattoria.
Teams will compete in “Minute To Win It” style challenges while raising funds. Proceeds will benefit Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society programs and activities.
For more information, call Marcie Moxley at 912-713-6865 or visit www.timestartsnow.org
Last year, the competition raised $25,000.
