“Children’s Book Publishing From Start To Finish”  Featuring University of North Georgia President, Dr. Bonita Jacobs.

DATE AND TIME:  Saturday, March 2, 2019,  11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

LOCATION:   Dahlonega Baptist Church (234 Hawkins St., Dahlonega, GA 30533), Rm 30

Bonita Jacobs, Ph.D., is president of the University of North Georgia. She took office as the 17th president of North Georgia College & State University in July 2011 as the University’s first woman president and only the second to lead one of the country’s six Senior Military Colleges. In 2014, Jacobs was named as one of the “100 Most Influential Georgians” by Georgia Trend magazine and as one of the “Top Education Leaders in Atlanta” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle in 2013 and 2014. Among her many initiatives at UNG, Dr. Jacobs’ scholarship support for students has been a major priority. Her inauguration in 2013 was celebrated with the first Scholarship Gala. Since then, the UNG Foundation has raised more than $7 million for scholarships. She is the author of UNG the Gold I See a book for children 6-8 years old.  All profits from UNG the Gold I See will go to creating scholarships for UNG students across all five campuses.