Registration is now open for Family Weekend! All students' parents and family members are invited to join us for an event-filled weekend. From informational sessions aimed at helping families support their students to a variety of social events that showcase our GC culture, families of freshmen through seniors will get a glimpse of the life of their Bobcat. The event schedule and registration link can be found at www.gcsu.edu/parent under Events.
The GC Clay Target Club is having two general interest meetings next Wednesday the 28th and Thursday 29th. We're unsure about the times right now but we believe the meetings will be Wednesday around 12:30 and Thursday around 6:30, location TBD.
If interested email ricky.coleman@bobcats.gcsu.edu or nicholas.hart@bobcats.gcsu.edu telling us a little about yourself.
Students, Faculty, and Community Members join the orchestra this Fall!
The Georgia College Orchestra is a non-auditioned ensemble focusing on the study and performance of string orchestra and full orchestra repertoire of all periods and styles. It is open to all Georgia College students (all majors), faculty, and community members. The orchestra rehearses twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. and performs three to four concerts a year.
Course Information
String Orchestra - MUEN 1075 01
CRN: 81151
To access the new GC Study Abroad Program Proposal form and more information on organizing faculty-led programs, visit Developing a Study Abroad Program located in the GC International intranet. Unify login credentials will be needed.
Join Swipe Out Hunger for a social tonight at 5:30 p.m. on Front Campus! Students can come to learn more about Swipe Out Hunger, meet new people, as well as enjoy free food and fun activities!
Join us Thursday, August 22 for our Family Reunion. Come see our new space and meet the family. Enjoy good food, games and line dancing! Everyone is welcome, so we'll see you all there.
Tuesday, Aug. 27- Georgia College presents the music of two great cities, “From Paris to Budapest,” at 7:30 p.m. in Noah Rectal Hall. Guest artist and cellist Martin Gueorguiev will perform, along with Georgia College faculty David Johnson, violinist, and William McClain, violist. Gueorguiev teaches cello at Oxford College of Emory University and has served as concertmaster of the Macon Symphony Orchestra. Paris and Budapest both are known for music.
The RSO Health Movement is hosting an interest meeting on August 21 for any students who might want to learn more about what this organization does and how new members can help create a safer and healthier campus. Health Movement is a group of dedicated students who provide weekly health tables to students about a variety of college health topics (such as Alcohol and other Drugs, Sexual health, Mental Health, Nutrition, etc.) as well as hosting many free health events throughout the year. Students from all majors are invited to join the group.
What: Interest Meeting
If you graduated within the last 10 years, and are 35 or younger, please consider joining the Young Alumni Council. The Council assists with young alumni engagement, provides networking opportunities for alums and students, and hosts events such as Taste of Milledgeville.
To nominate yourself or a friend, please submit this form: https://georgiacollege-bsucw.formstack.com/forms/young_alumni_council_nomination_form
Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
The National Scholarships Office will be hosting an information session on the Rangel, Pickering, and Payne fellowships, which fund graduate school for students planning on pursuing careers in the US Foreign Service and with US AID. In addition to providing very generous scholarship support and stipends, these awards also provide students with hiring privileges in applying for US diplomatic jobs. Students must be in their final year of undergrad in order to apply for this award, but students in all years are invited to come learn more!
Georgia College Athletics is set to host a press conference as an official welcome for the program’s newest head coaches, Tinna Gallagher for Bobcat Soccer and Ross Jolly for GC Women’s Basketball. The conference will be held Thursday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. in the Museum Education Room on GC’s main campus.
Both coaches will get the opportunity to address Bobcat Nation publicly for the first time Aug. 29. The event is free and open to the public.
Media members will also receive individual interview time upon request after the completion of the press conference.
Georgia College Athletics is set to host a press conference as an official welcome for the program’s newest head coaches, Tinna Gallagher for Bobcat Soccer and Ross Jolly for GC Women’s Basketball. The conference will be held Thursday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. in the Museum Education Room on GC’s main campus.
Both coaches will get the opportunity to address Bobcat Nation publicly for the first time Aug. 29. The event is free and open to the public.
The Office of Inclusive Excellence (OIE) will offer a series of fall semester trainings on inclusive excellence and active diversity and inclusion search practices. The session is open to anyone who will serve on a search committee this fall or have an interest in serving on a search committee. The first workshop will be September 5 at 2 p.m. All workshops will be held in the Ina Dillard Russell Library Conference Room 302.
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University Communications is offering open headshot days for faculty and staff on campus Aug. 21 and 22, 2019. During these sessions, you are welcome to stop in to the Maple Conference Room, second floor of the Student Activities Center, to have your headshot taken or updated.
Join Swipe Out Hunger for a social on Wednesday, August 21 at 5:30 p.m. on Front Campus. Students can come to learn more about Swipe Out Hunger, meet new people, as well as enjoy free food and fun activities.
The GC Community Drumming Group would like to welcome back old members and invite new students to join us this Friday at 2 p.m. in room 103 of the Health Sciences Building. The GC Community Drumming Group is a recreational and community group open to all students, GC employees and community members including those who have never played a drum or any musical instrument in their life.
Check out this week's edition of The Loop, an e-newsletter from your Career Center. We have so many great events planned for you this semester and we can't wait to work with you!
The Career Center is hosting an Open House & Resume Review Day! Stop by for punch and cookies, a quick resume review for the upcoming Part-Time Job Fair, or to hear more about how we help students. No appointment needed, just stop by!
Tuesday, August 20 | 110 Lanier Hall | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Put in 120+ hours helping Bobcat Athletics with promotions and marketing to get a three-credit hour class. Replaces an upper-level marketing class.
Requirements: six completed hours of MKTG classes, minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
Contact Assistant Athletic Director Al Weston for interviews at alan.weston@gcsu.edu
Students from the College of Business study abroad to the Netherlands this summer recently won a photo contest and a donation to the charity of their choice.
Atlanta law firm Litner + Deganian hosted the contest. Students chose to donate the $500 to Amnesty International. Julian Lopez, a student who participated in the study abroad, interned with the Maastricht Chapter of the organization during his time in the Netherlands.
Congrats to the students and their sponsoring faculty member Jehan El-Jourbagy.
Please be advised of the following new and improved shuttle routes that will go into effect Aug 19.
Blue Line - an update to the formerly named West Campus route; new route will not stop at Irwin
The Blue Line services west campus and main campus with shuttle stops at West Campus, MSU, A&S, and Herty
Hours and Frequency:
If you have students who need to gain access to facilities after hours for the fall semester, please forward a list of names along with the building and/or room number(s) to publicsafety@gcsu.edu, so that we can update our access log.
NOTE: Access will not be granted to facilities after hours without prior approval.
If you have any questions, please contact Public Safety. Thank you.
Due to a scheduling conflict, the location for tomorrow's "Are You Balanced" training has been changed. The training will now be located in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room.
In the Office of Human Resources, we have created a "Staff Shout Outs" board! This is a place where staff members can 'shout out' to one another for doing something helpful or for simply being great.
How does it work?
Step 1: Create a board
Step 2: Print and cut out the attached shout out cards
Step 3: Think of a staff member in your department who has been doing a fabulous job lately or someone who has helped you out. Grab a card and write down the compliment and post it to the board.
Step 4: Smile- you made someone's day!
Do something beneficial for yourself and others and join one of our choirs. We welcome students, faculty, and staff; all who make a joyful noise but may not necessarily read music. A snapshot of each choir is below. Students may register for the unauditioned ensembles; faculty and staff should email me if they would like to participate. Either way, if you have any questions, please get in touch with me.
All students from any major or minor who are interested in joining a production backstage or onstage are welcome to come to the Campus Black Box Theatre at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20 to hear about opportunities and upcoming productions. If you'd like to stay and audition at 7:30 p.m. in Russell Auditorium for the play "Barbecue" prepare a monologue or be ready to read something. We are looking for a diverse cast!
All students from any Major or Minor who are interested in joining a production backstage or onstage are welcome to come to the Campus Black Box Theatre at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20 to hear about opportunities and upcoming productions. If you'd like to stay and audition at 7:30 p.m. in Russell Auditorium for the play "Barbecue" prepare a monologue or be ready to read something. We are looking for a diverse cast!
Come join us at the Part-Time Job Fair to network with local employers and Georgia College departments for part-time jobs on and off-campus. Bring plenty of copies of your resume to leave with employers. You never get a second chance to make a first impression so business casual dress is strongly encouraged.
Wednesday, August 21 | Atkinson Hall Front Porch | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Career Center is hosting an Open House & Resume Review Day! Stop by for punch and cookies, a quick resume review for the upcoming Part-Time Job Fair, or to hear more about how we help students. No appointment needed, just stop by!
Monday, August 19 & Tuesday, August 20 | 110 Lanier Hall | 10:00 am - 4:00pm
The Writing Center opens on August 26th (9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.). Regular evening and online hours begin on September 3rd. Remember that the center is now open in its new location, Arts & Sciences 2-56. This free service is available for all GC students to find one-on-one assistance with their writing projects at any stage of the writing and communication process.
Auditions for Georgia College’s New Ensemble - MUEN 1070 Small Group Combo - Tuesday August 20, 2019, 5- 7 pm in the McComb Building.
Study and performance of jazz standards, improvisation, theory, and small group ensemble concepts. Students must participate in all campus and off-campus concerts. It is the goal of the Small Group Combos to provide students with a demanding yet enjoyable environment for the learning of the jazz repertoire in a small group ensemble.
Vegan? Vegetarian? Gluten-free? Food allergies? If you have special dietary needs Executive Chef Michael Gumbert invites you to a special Meet the Chef event. Chef Michael will be on hand to provide tours of The MAX and help diners identify options that meet their dietary needs.
There will be multiple opportunities to chat with Chef Michael, each at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, August 20
Thursday, August 22
Tuesday, August 27
Thursday, August 29
Executive Chef Michael Gumbert invites you to a special Meet the Chef event for dining guests with special dietary needs.
Chef Michael will be on hand to provide tours of The MAX and help diners identify options that meet their dietary needs (such as gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, allergens, etc.).
Executive Chef Michael Gumbert invites you to a special Meet the Chef event for dining guests with special dietary needs.
Chef Michael will be on hand to provide tours of The MAX and help diners identify options that meet their dietary needs (such as gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, allergens, etc.).
There will be multiple opportunities to chat with Chef Michael on Thursday, August 29 at 3 p.m.
Executive Chef Michael Gumbert invites you to a special Meet the Chef event for dining guests with special dietary needs.
Chef Michael will be on hand to provide tours of The MAX and help diners identify options that meet their dietary needs (such as gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, allergens, etc.).
There will be multiple opportunities to chat with Chef Michael on Thursday, August 29 at 3 p.m.
Executive Chef Michael Gumbert invites you to a special Meet the Chef event for dining guests with special dietary needs.
Chef Michael will be on hand to provide tours of The MAX and help diners identify options that meet their dietary needs (such as gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, allergens, etc.).
There will be multiple opportunities, each at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, August 27
Thursday, August 29
Executive Chef Michael Gumbert invites you to a special Meet the Chef event for dining guests with special dietary needs.
Chef Michael will be on hand to provide tours of The MAX and help diners identify options that meet their dietary needs (such as gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, allergens, etc.).
There will be multiple opportunities, each at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, August 20
Thursday, August 22
Tuesday, August 27
Thursday, August 29
Recruit Letter: http://tinyurl.com/y3b3awpt
Tryout Requirements: http://tinyurl.com/y2d9h34y
Tryout Packet: http://tinyurl.com/y2pk8ypw%20
The Bobcat Competition Cheer Team will be hosting tryouts for the 2019-20 season Friday, Aug. 23 at the Centennial Center. Tryouts will begin at 2:30 p.m., but athletes are encouraged to arrive early to provide ample time for the check-in process.
Student Health Services is now sending appointment reminders to our patients. Reminders will be sent daily at 6 pm for the following day. These reminders may default into your Junk or Clutter boxes, so make sure you look in those areas if needed. Also, make sure to add the address to your inbox when you get the first reminder so that they will default to your inbox.
The National Scholarships Office is looking for faculty and staff members interested in interviewing students and reviewing applications for the Fulbright Scholarship. This is a great, low commitment way to help our students compete on the national stage.
Panelists typically review three applications, offering feedback and participating in short interviews with students. This year's interviews will take place between September 16-27. We can work around your schedule!
We welcome panelists from all disciplines, and in particular, those with international experience.
Please be advised that the intersession parking schedule followed during the summer, from May 13 - Aug 16, concludes today. The university will return to a regular parking schedule on Mon, Aug 19.
All students, employees, and guests parking a personal vehicle on campus are required to register for and display in their vehicle a valid university parking permit, park in the lots they are permitted to park in during enforcement hours, and follow all university parking regulations.
The Department of Art Presents
REFLECTIONS: Prints From Gas Light Press 2002-2018
Exhibition: August 19 - October 25, 2019
Reception: September 12, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Curators’ Talk: September 12, 5:30 p.m.
Location: Leland Gallery in Ennis Hall, Georgia College
The Department of Art Presents
Reflections: Prints From Gas Light Press 2002-2018
Exhibition: August 19 - October 25, 2019
Reception: September 12, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Curators’ Talk: September 12, 5:30 p.m.
Location: Leland Gallery in Ennis Hall, Georgia College
To support Weekend of Welcome activities, The MAX will be closed for lunch on Friday, August 16. The Bobcat Food Court, featuring Subway and Chick-fil-A will be open for lunch.
Dining Services will resume a normal schedule on Monday, August 19.
25Live is the new Facility Reservation system for event and academic scheduling. The event scheduling component was launched on July 10, 2019. Facility Reservations staff is continuing to review all new requests that have been entered in 25Live since the launch, while also navigating some system challenges that we continue to test and monitor.
This message is intended for benefits-eligible faculty, staff and retirees:
