In this premiere episode of Season 3 of the Savannah Irish Podcast, host Tara Reese welcomes Dr. Howard Keeley, the Director of the Irish Studies Program at Georgia Southern University.
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WHAT YOU'LL HEAR: Dr. Keeley shares his extraordinary journey from Dublin to directing a program that bridges Savannah, Georgia, and Wexford, Ireland. Learn about the impactful educational initiatives, including the transformation of historic buildings into state-of-the-art learning facilities, innovative research opportunities, and the unique experiences that the students enjoy both in the U.S. and Ireland. The episode also highlights the importance of community engagement, the support from local communities in Savannah and Wexford, and future plans for expanding the program's reach and facilities.
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FIND A SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Introduction to Season Three
00:07 Meet Dr. Howard Keeley
00:48 Dr. Keeley's Background and Journey
03:43 Georgia Southern University's Irish Studies Program
04:08 Community Engagement and Support
05:35 Wexford Campus and Student Experiences
10:02 Research and Study Abroad Initiatives
12:39 Challenges and Opportunities in Irish Studies
16:31 Future Plans and Fundraising
26:17 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
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