A lumni who are unable to physically make Alumni Week, can tune in virtually Nov. 1-3; those wishing to participate in person can do so Nov. 4-6.

A sample of virtual events include a Master Class on Heirs Property hosted by the Rural Studies Institute and an alumni panel hosted by the Georgia College African American Male Initiative program. In-person events will be the African American Alumni Council's “A Night Under the Stars,” the Alumni Awards Dinner and Athletics Hall of Fame and the All-Classes Picnic.

Virtual Alumni Week 2020 had a large influence on Tre’ Johnson, assistant director of Awards, Collaborations and Reunions. Its success weighed heavily on his decision to host a hybrid Alumni Week with both virtual and in-person events.

“Last year's virtual Alumni Week was a hit,” Johnson said, “Alumni enjoyed that extra dimension of engagement, and it allowed those who typically can't make the trip to Milledgeville to participate.”

There will be some new concepts this year, including the inaugural College Alumni Awards Luncheon. GC’s five colleges (College of Arts and Sciences, J. Whitney Bunting College of Business, Lounsbury College of Education, College of Health Sciences and the John E. Sallstrom Honors College) will give out awards for Alumnus of the Year, Young Alumnus of the Year and Humanitarian of the Year. 

Johnson looks forward to honoring outstanding Georgia College alumni, as they also learn of the great things happening in the academic sector of Georgia College.

“It's important for alumni to participate in Alumni Week for a variety of reasons,” said Johnson. “Our goal is to remind you of the fond memories you had at Georgia College, while discovering how you can create more in the present and near future.” 

This year, there are two ways alumni can choose to enjoy Alumni Week.

• Georgia College offers the Alumni Week package where alumni will be granted access to all virtual and in-person events except those that have been specifically excluded for specific alumni group events. They will also receive alumni swag, including Bobcat and Colonial merchandise. This package has an early bird registration rate of $75, ending Sept. 2. The registration rate will then increase to $100 until registration closes at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 14.

• Alumni can also register for events à la carte. Registration will close at 11:59 p.m., Oct. 14.

In respect for the health and safety of our alumni and staff, there will be no in-person registration available at the actual events. All registration must be completed online in advance of the events. Also, all materials will be mailed to alumni.

For additional information, contact Tre’ Johnson at trejuan.johnson@gcsu.edu.