Arts & Culture at ABAC
2024-2025 Season
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Jess Usher Lecture Series
The Jess Usher Lecture Series features a carefully curated slate of dynamic presentations, drawn from a wide range of disciplines and delivered by distinguished members of the ABAC faculty as well as distinguished guest lecturers. This series is named in memory of Dr. Jess Usher, a beloved ABAC professor and former lecture in the series, who passed away in June 2021.
Each event is held in Howard Auditorium on the Tifton campus and is FREE and open to the public with no ticket required.
Upcoming Events
Dr. Jeff Newberry, The Quiet Part Out Loud: the Making of a Poem, Live and Uncensored
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Howard Auditorium, Tifton Campus
In this presentation, ABAC poet-in-residence Jeff Newberry will guide audience members through the writing of a poem. starting with inspiration, Newberry will draft a poem on stage. Then, he will demonstrate revision techniques. Finally, he will read the poem aloud and discuss its composition.
Previous Events
Tatyana Pashnyak, Servant Leadership: The Path to Organizational Success
Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 7:00 PM
Howard Auditorium, Tifton Campus
Unlock the transformative power of leadership that puts others first. Discover how this counterintuitive approach not only uplifts individuals but also propels entire organizations toward unprecedented achievements. Through real-world examples and insightful analysis, you will learn the secret behind cultivating a thriving, engaged workforce that drives innovation, loyalty, and sustained growth. Join us to explore how the principles of servant leadership can revolutionize your leadership style and set the foundation for a legacy of success.
Dr. David Rhode, The Colors of Stars
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 7:00 P.M.
Howard Auditorium, Tifton Campus
What are the colors of stars? Is our Sun really yellow? Explore the intersection of chemistry, physics, and astronomy as we discuss spectroscopy, blackbody radiation, and color theory to answer these questions.
Dr. Amy Warren, How Your Young Mama's Drama May Have Affected You
Thursday, February 27, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Howard Auditorium, Tifton Campus
Can we really put the past behind us? Come hear what research is saying out how trauma during our childhood affects our health later in life and also affects outcomes for our children. Also hear about Dr. Warren's own research that specifically looked at the childhood trauma of justice-involved teen mothers' and the social and emotional development of their babies.