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The NEH Oral History grant “Collecting the Past: Flannery O’Connor and Milledgeville," with the Flannery O’Connor Institute for the Humanities, would like to showcase the progress and contributions made thus far by the grant. Join us in celebrating our communities’ stories and learn about the importance of oral history.

The event will share the history and evolution of Milledgeville and its residents through student experiences as they collected oral histories from community members. Come out to hear firsthand encounters with Flannery O’Connor, along with the changes the city of Milledgeville has experienced!

Join us October 2 at 5 p.m. in the Mansion Education Building. Please enter through the back entrance at the parking lot.

Collecting the Past, in collaboration with the Ina Dillard Russell Library, will be hosting a podcasting workshop session to teach students and the community ways in which they can begin their own projects. This workshop will be a great introduction to the basics of bringing a podcast to life. There will be two workshops open to students, staff and the community

• October 24, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. @ Room 241 of Russell Library
• November 12, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. @ Museum Education Room

Dive into the Art of Oral History. Join us for an engaging Oral History Workshop where you will learn how to capture and share meaningful stories and memories. Perfect for history enthusiasts and storytelling lovers alike, this workshop offers practical tips and valuable insights to help you preserve the past. Take advantage of this opportunity to enrich your skills and connect with fellow story enthusiasts. This workshop will be led by Dr. Stephanie Opperman, professor of history at Georgia College and co-program director for the Collecting the Past grant.

• December 4, 5 – 6 p.m. @ Mary Vinson Memorial Library

Come join us to hear scholars Colleen Warren and Thomas Haddox discuss Jessica Hooten Wilson's new release of O'Connor's unpublished manuscript, Why Do the Heathen Rage?: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Work in Progress.

This is a recent publication of an unpublished manuscript that O’Connor left behind, along with notes and ideas she had documented. It takes her thinking about race far beyond what she had done in her short life, and presents the opportunity for tantalizing speculation. Sign up for the Zoom meeting online.

Screening of the Ethan Hawke film Wildcat in Russell Auditorium, with scholar Bruce Gentry giving a brief talk about O'Connor's high school and college days. The film features Maya Hawke in the lead role, and adapts some of Flannery O'Connor's stories within a loosely biographical frame. This event is in collaboration with the President's office, the Provost's office, and GCSU Foundation. Come see this recent major motion picture on the big screen!

To join us for the online book club at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom, please register online.

To reserve your copy, please mail a check or money order to

Bruce Gentry, Editor

Flannery O'Connor Review

English Dept., Campus Box 44

Georgia College

410 W. Greene St.

Milledgeville, GA 31061