Brenau University Honored for Empowering Local Girl Scouts Through Educational Workshops

Brenau University recently received the Community Service Award from the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia. The award, given on May 4, recognized the university for hosting educational workshops for local Girl Scouts. These workshops, called Girl Scout Saturdays, started in 2022 and offer hands-on learning in various fields.

The program connects Girl Scouts with Brenau's faculty to explore different careers and academic areas. In these workshops, scouts earn badges and develop practical skills. For example, the first event was a pottery workshop where scouts made ceramics, connecting their work to Gainesville's rich ceramics history.

Huy Chu, Assistant Professor of Art and Design, highlighted the significance of ceramics in self-expression and local culture. Scouts not only made jewelry and pottery but also completed their pieces by glazing them, which added to their sense of achievement.

The activities at Girl Scout Saturdays have grown to include podcasting at Brenau’s radio station, participating in theater productions with the Gainesville Theatre Alliance, and gardening with the Brenau University Garden Society. These varied activities enhance the scouts' understanding of different careers.

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