SUPPORT SERVICES ANNOUNCEMENTS

FY2026 year-end upcoming deadlines
Finance & Administration    
Please see the following upcoming fiscal year-end deadlines:CRITICAL DEADLINESP-Card Cutoff Dates:May 25, 2026 – All P-Card transactions occurring between April 28, 2026, and May 27, 2026,...
Congratulations to the I Caught You Caring recipients!
Staff Council    
Congratulations to the recent I Caught You Caring recipients! I Caught You Caring recipients are those that have gone above and beyond in their jobs and received recognition for the great...

Higher Education Champion Named Dean of GCSU’s John H. Lounsbury College of Education
University Communications    
Dr. Loleta D. Sartin has been named dean of Georgia College & State University’s John H. Lounsbury College of Education, effective June 15, 2026.Dr. Sartin currently serves as professor...

Departmental Updates: College of Arts & Sciences
University Communications    
RenamingThe Department of Philosophy, Religion and Liberal Studies will be renamed the Department of Philosophy, Religion and Interdisciplinary Studies. This change will more accurately...
Invitation to participate: 2026–2027 I Was First Too faculty, staff and administrator cohort
Community Engagement and Belonging, Office of    
The Office of Community Engagement & Belonging invites faculty, staff and administrators to participate in the 2026–2027 I Was First Too cohort. This initiative supports first-generation...

Flags at Half-Staff May 15 by Order of Gov. Brian Kemp
President, Office of the    
By Executive Order of Governor Brian Kemp: flags on all state buildings and grounds ordered lowered to half-staff on Friday, May 15.                                                      WHEREAS:...

Parking advisory – Parks Hall parking lot
Parking & Transportation    
The Parks Hall parking lot will be closed on Saturday, May 16, due to a facilities project. The lot will reopen on Sunday, May 17.  View the interactive parking map to locate alternative parking lots.

Staff Appreciation Week: May 19 - 21, 2026
Staff Council    
Take a break, connect with colleagues and join us for a fun-filled week of activities, wellness and prizes!Tuesday, May 19Trivia12:00–1:00 p.m.Arts and Sciences, room 272Wednesday, May 20...
Dining Services hours: May 13 - 31
Dining Services    
The MAX will be closed May 13 – 25, open May 26 – 29 from 12 to 1 p.m. and closed again May 30 – 31.Chick-fil-A will be open May 13 – 31 from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. All other retail dining...
Invitation to Participate: 2026–2027 I Was First Too faculty, staff and administrator cohort
Community Engagement and Belonging, Office of    
The Office of Community Engagement & Belonging invites faculty, staff and administrators to participate in the 2026–2027 I Was First Too cohort. This initiative supports first-generation...