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Stay informed and engaged with the latest events and academic opportunities happening across the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences. From virtual program info sessions to thought-provoking guest lectures and celebratory gatherings, our calendar showcases events designed to connect, inform, and inspire.
Explore the monthly schedule below and find your next opportunity to learn, grow, and get involved!
June 2025
Join us for an upcoming virtual information session to learn how a Master of Science in International Policy Management can help you advance your career. Register for the June 10th Information Session, or view all upcoming MSIPM virtual information sessions.
Are you interested in a Master of Arts in Professional Writing? If so, RSVP for the next virtual information session, June 11th 12:00pm, or see all upcoming MAPW information sessions.
Are you interested in a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice? If so, please join us at a virtual information session. We look forward to seeing you! Register for the June 11th Information Session here, or view all upcoming MSCJ virtual information sessions.
Are you interested in a Master’s degree in Public Adminstration? If so, please join us at a virtual information session. We look forward to seeing you! Register for the June 17th 6pm Session, or see all upcoming MPA information sessions.
Are you interested in a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice? If so, please join us at a virtual information session. We look forward to seeing you! Register for the June 25th Information Session here, or view all upcoming MSCJ virtual information sessions.
Join us for an upcoming virtual information session to learn how a Master of Science in International Policy Management can help you advance your career. Register for the June 27th Information Session, or view all upcoming MSIPM virtual information sessions.
July 2025
Are you interested in a Master of Arts in Professional Writing? If so, RSVP for the next virtual information session, July 9th 12:00pm, or see all upcoming MAPW information sessions.
August 2025
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming social event to kick off the new semester! This is a great opportunity for Master’s and Ph.D. students to connect, share experiences, and build community across disciplines.
Whether you’re new to campus or returning, come enjoy light refreshments, meet fellow grad students, and start the semester off right!
📅 Date: August 27, 2025
🕒 Time: 4-6 p.m.
📍 Location: ALC 3550 (Kennesaw Campus)
Are you interested in a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice? If so, please join us at a virtual information session. We look forward to seeing you! Register for the August 27th Information Session here, or view all upcoming MSCJ virtual information sessions.
September 2025
Are you interested in a Master’s degree in Public Adminstration? If so, please join us at a virtual information session. We look forward to seeing you! Register for the September 3rd 6pm Session, or see all upcoming MPA information sessions.
🎓 Fall Semester Kickoff: Graduate Student Meet & Greet 🍂
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming social event to kick off the new semester! This is a great opportunity for Master’s and Ph.D. students to connect, share experiences, and build community across disciplines. Whether you're new to campus or returning, come enjoy light refreshments, meet fellow grad students, and start the semester off right!
📅 Date: September 4, 2025
🕒 Time: 5-6 p.m.
📍 Location: Norton Hall, 2nd Floor (Marietta Campus)
Learn about our Digital & Social Media Certificate or the Master of Arts in Integrated Global Communication. We will begin at 12:30 p.m. with an introduction to our programs and then answer any questions that you might have about graduate school, our programs, or the application process. Register for the September 9th Information Session, or view all upcoming MAIGC virtual information sessions.
Are you interested in a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice? If so, please join us at a virtual information session. We look forward to seeing you! Register for the September 10th Information Session here, or view all upcoming MSCJ virtual information sessions.
Professionals with Purpose "Unlocking Potential: A Conversation with Lisa Shore Staats"
Join us Thursday, September 11, 9:00 am - 10:45 pm, for Professionals with Purpose: "Unlocking Potential: A Conversation with Lisa Shore Staats" in the Social Sciences Building Room SO 1019.
Lisa Shore Staats, Vice President of Consumer and Small Business Communications, and KSU Alum, recieved her bachelor’s degree in broadcast news is from the University of Georgia; her master’s in integrated global communications is from Kennesaw State University.
She began as an intern, then reporter at Atlanta’s WAGA-TV. She and her husband, Ethan share sons Davis, Ethan Jr. and Zimm, and daughter Caroline. She loves being with her family, traveling, relaxing with a book, listening to live music, creating culinary masterpieces, gardening, and herding her four cats and dog. She’s passionate about financial literacy.
Are you interested in a Master’s degree in Public Adminstration? If so, please join us at a virtual information session. We look forward to seeing you! Register for the September 17th 6pm Session, or see all upcoming MPA information sessions.
The 2025–26 365 Days of Learning & Service series begins Thursday, September 18. Join us in SO 5074 as guest speakers and university representatives reveal this year’s theme and highlight opportunities for involvement throughout the academic year.
This kickoff event introduces students to the full calendar of 365 Days of Learning & Service activities, from service projects to campus-wide traditions like the UnCANny Creations food drive and sculpture build contest. Participants are encouraged to download the Suitable app to track their engagement and explore events designed to connect learning with community impact.
Be part of the launch and discover how you can make a difference throughout the year.
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming opportunity to connect with Dean Juliet Langman of the Graduate College over snacks and conversation! This informal gathering is a great chance to:
Date: September 18, 2025
Time: 4:30-6 p.m.
Location: Norton Hall, 2nd Floor
Stop by, grab a treat, and connect with your graduate community—we’d love to see you there!
Are you interested in a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice? If so, please join us at a virtual information session. We look forward to seeing you! Register for the September 24th Information Session here, or view all upcoming MSCJ virtual information sessions.
Join us for an audit that looks at the accessibility of the space, such as an elevator, a room, or a hallway. If there is a fire or flooding situation, how would people evacuate? Is there proper egress? Is there a map? Participants will be placed in groups. One person will volunteer as a “sitter,” one person will be the “pusher,” and one person will be the “notetaker.” Speakers include Steve Ingram, KSU Fire Marshal, and Laura Palmer, Professor of Technical Communication and Rhetoric - Department of Technical Communication & Interactive Design.
October 2025
We’re kicking off this year’s Meet the Author initiative with English Lecturer Will Carter on Thursday, October 2, from 2:00–3:30 p.m. in Room 5074 of the Social Sciences Building. Carter will share how he transformed a traumatic event into a world of opportunities, offering valuable perspective on resilience and creativity.
Are you interested in a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice? If so, please join us at a virtual information session. We look forward to seeing you! Register for the October 8th Information Session here, or view all upcoming MSCJ virtual information sessions.
Are you interested in a Master’s degree in American Studies? If so, please join us at a virtual information session. We look forward to seeing you! Register for the October 8th Information Session, or view all upcoming MAST virtual information sessions.
Unlock Your Potential—One Degree Higher
A graduate degree in the humanities or social sciences can open doors to new careers, deeper knowledge, and greater impact.
According to a 2021 report, those with a master’s degree had median lifetime earnings of over $400,000 than those with a bachelor’s degree.
Come explore your options—you might be surprised. Your future is full of possibilities. Grad school is one of them.
The Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate Programs: Level Up Your Learning. Level Up Your Life.
Report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce: https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/collegepayoff2021/
Learn about our Digital & Social Media Certificate or the Master of Arts in Integrated Global Communication. We will begin at 12:30 p.m. with an introduction to our programs and then answer any questions that you might have about graduate school, our programs, or the application process. Register for the October 14th Information Session, or view all upcoming MAIGC virtual information sessions.
Are you interested in a Master of Arts in Professional Writing? If so, RSVP for the next virtual information session, October 15th 12:00pm, or see all upcoming MAPW information sessions.
Join us for an upcoming virtual information session to learn how a Master of Science in International Policy Management can help you advance your career. Register for the October 18th Information Session, or view all upcoming MSIPM virtual information sessions.
Making a Path by Walking: Lessons from My Career in Nonprofits
Elizabeth Elango is a professional with over 20 years of experience in international non-profits. Most recently she was CEO of Global Village Project in Decatur. She has spoken passionately about her work on platforms like BBC World, CNBC Africa, The Colbert Report and Forbes Africa. In the course of her career, she has traveled to over 70 countries across the world. She graduated from Kennesaw State University in 1997, having attended as an international student from her native Cameroon. In 2014, she was awarded the Madhuri and Jagdish N. Sheth Distinguished Alumni Award for Exceptional Humanitarian and Service Achievement.
Join us for a virtual open house at the School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding and Development.
The M.S. in Conflict Management program (MSCM) provides our graduates with the skills needed to prevent, intervene, and resolve conflict using evidence-based best practices. The open house provides prospective applicants with the information to decide whether the MSCM is the right step to help you achieve your goals. Register for the October 21st open house here. To view all upcoming MSCM open house opportunities, click here.
Come and learn about universal design from multiple academic and staff units! Over 20 units will be present, including SDS, Student Success. Pizza will be provided at noon!
Join us for an upcoming virtual information session for the Ph.D. in International Conflict Management Program. Register for the October 22nd Information Session, or view all upcoming PHDINCM virtual information sessions, and learn about the application process.
Are you interested in a Master’s degree in Public Adminstration? If so, please join us at a virtual information session. We look forward to seeing you! Register for the October 22nd 6pm Session, or see all upcoming MPA information sessions.
Join us Thursday, October 23, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm for Joyette Holmes, Lawyer, Chair of the State of Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles as she shares her career journey and valuable lessons learned!
Room SO 5074 or join virtually through Microsoft Teams.
Joyette Holmes has served as a Public Defender, an Assistant Prosecutor in the Solicitor and District Attorney’s Offices, was Chief Magistrate Judge, and was District Attorney and a Partner at GDCR Attorneys. Throughout Holmes’ career she has been known for her uncompromising excellence in her representation of the court system. She is a trailblazer in the legal profession, becoming the first African American and woman to serve as Chief Magistrate Judge and District Attorney in Cobb County.
Holmes was named the 2019 Cobb County Citizen of the Year by the Marietta Daily Journal. The Cobb NAACP and the Cobb Ministerial Alliance have each honored her with awards named for United States Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. She also received Community Service Award named for one of her mentors, Robert Benham, was honored by the Cobb Chamber with a Dedication to Service Award, and honored with the Living Legacy Award by the Kennesaw Teen Center.
Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with a seasoned leader and gain valuable knowledge for your own journey.
Come and learn about universal design from multiple academic and staff units! Over 20 units will be present, including SDS, Student Success. Pizza will be provided at noon!
Are you interested in a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice? If so, please join us at a virtual information session. We look forward to seeing you! Register for the October 29th Information Session here, or view all upcoming MSCJ virtual information sessions.
November 2025
Join us Thursday, November 3, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm for Michael Merlin, Founder of Merlin Wealth Management as he shares his career journey and valuable lessons learned!
Room SO 5074 or join virtually through Microsoft Teams.
In January 2020, Merlin Wealth Management joined Rockefeller Capital Management to marry their high standard for client service, proprietary asset management business, and multigenerational advisory practice with Rockefeller’s legendary family-office services and resources. Prior to that, Michael led his team as a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley. He also served as a Corporate Finance Analyst at Bank of America earlier in his career.
Under Michael’s leadership, Merlin Wealth Management has been recognized by Barron’s, On Wall Street, Forbes, and The Financial Times. Michael has also been published several times in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, writing mainly about the importance of financial literacy and communicating planning and best practices with next generations.
Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with a seasoned leader and gain valuable knowledge for your own journey.
Donation Dates: October 6th through November 10th
Build date: November 12th
Each year, Radow College conducts a food drive to benefit our students on the Kennsaw campus. All donations are taken to the KSU CARE pantry. Before we take the donations, volunteer teams work together to build structures called “UnCANny Creations” using the donated food items.
December 2025
January 2026
February 2026
