Crowe named director of Cumming Campus
Dr. Ken Crowe has been named executive director of the University of North Georgia's (sa国际传媒官网网页入口) Cumming Campus, effective Sept. 1.
Crowe has served at sa国际传媒官网网页入口 as assistant vice president for Facilities since April 2017. As the chief administrator for the Cumming Campus, Crowe will work with Dr. Steven Smith, sa国际传媒官网网页入口's new vice president for regional campuses, as well as colleagues across the university to advance educational opportunities and community partnerships.
"As a resident of Dawsonville, Dr. Crowe brings significant regional knowledge and experience to this position," sa国际传媒官网网页入口 President Bonita Jacobs said. "I am grateful to Dr. Steven Lloyd, vice provost, for chairing the search for this position and the committee for leading this important work. The Cumming Campus opened in 2012, and it has grown quickly. This fall, we will break ground for a new building that will enable us to accommodate future growth. I am confident Dr. Crowe will serve sa国际传媒官网网页入口 and the Cumming Campus well in this next chapter of its development."
Prior to joining sa国际传媒官网网页入口 in 2015 as director of capital planning and project management, Crowe served the University System of Georgia as director of management and operations, the University of Georgia as director of energy services and other facilities management roles, and Georgia Power Company as a key account manager.
He holds a Doctor of Education in higher education leadership and practice from sa国际传媒官网网页入口, a Master of Business Administration from Brenau University, and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech.
"I am thrilled to start this new adventure in my career. I am excited to start a capstone assignment where I can merge my experiences and relationships to further the influence of sa国际传媒官网网页入口 in the Cumming and Forsyth County area," Crowe said. "I cherish the opportunity to be more directly engaged with our awesome students."
Earth Day event is set for April 15
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International Women鈥檚 Day recognized with concert
The sa国际传媒官网网页入口 Department of Music recognized International Women's Day with female student and faculty performances at the Gainesville Campus.
Gaming Convention set for March 27-28
sa国际传媒官网网页入口's Tabletop Gaming Club and Esports team will host the third annual Nighthawks Gaming Convention from March 27-28 in the Convocation Center at sa国际传媒官网网页入口's Dahlonega Campus.
Exhibition to feature Visual Arts founders
The founders of the Department of Visual Arts will be highlighted in an exhibition series with each one being highlighted for a six-month period beginning this March.