Once the largest mental hospital in the world, Central State Hospital (CHS) left a lasting legacy on the Milledgeville community. Over generations, families worked at the hospital, which often provided steady jobs with decent benefits. Dating back to the mid- 1800s, patients and workers there faced challenges brought on by society norms through the years and racism as well as uninformed medical diagnosis and a poor understanding of psychology.

Former Georgia College Newell Visiting Scholar Dr. Mab Segrest spent years researching Central State and will explore “Racism and the Haunting History of Central State Hospital” Thursday, March 18 at 6 p.m. The virtual presentation will showcase the research for her new book “Administrations for Lunacy: Racism and the Haunting of American Psychiatry at the Milledgeville Asylum.”

“The focus of my research is the degree to which race is a through-line over decades in which slavery, Indian removal, Civil War and Jim Crow impacted the institution,” said Segrest. “But my semester in Milledgeville also made me aware of the conscientious work of many people in Milledgeville who ...

Information Technology will be performing maintenance to the VoIP phone system between 5 AM – 7 AM on Friday, March 12, 2021.   If you encounter Jabber issues during the maintenance, please log out and back in to resolve the issue.  Please check Unify for updates on the scheduled maintenance. 

Georgia College announces an opening for Administrative Assistant II in the College of Arts and Sciences. The position provides a wide variety of administrative support to the Dean, the college and its departments, and provides front-line customer service. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest of the University’s four colleges. It hosts approximately 195 full-time faculty and thirteen departments, with majors encompassing the arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, sciences and mathematics, fine and performing arts, and select professional programs.

Visit the GCSU Jobs page at this link to view or apply for this position.  

GC2Y "Sex and Resistance" and the Women's Center Present: 

Women in Leadership: A Panel Discussion featuring Ashley Copeland, Pamela Booker, and Dr. Chavonda Mills

Tuesday, March 16th at 3:30pm

You’re invited to join us for a panel discussion looking at what it means to be a woman in leadership. Our panelists, Ashley Copeland (Assistant Director of Leadership Programs), Pamela Booker (GCSU Alex Gregory Leader in Residence), and Dr. Chavonda Mills (Chair, Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy) will share their perspectives and experiences about being a woman in leadership, as well as exploring questions around becoming a leader and finding different leadership opportunities.  Attendees will learn about what it truly means and takes to become a woman in leadership. This will be a ...

The Office of Sustainability is excited to now offer glass recycling services to the campus community. The protocol for the glass recycling program calls for glass to be kept separate from single-stream materials (paper, cardboard, plastics #1 and #2, and aluminum cans). Glass intended for recycling should only be deposited in blue containers labeled with a "GLASS ONLY" stamp. These containers can be found outside of select campus buildings. Check out the interactive campus map to locate the glass recycling bin closest to you. All questions related to glass recycling or recycling in general should be directed to recycle@gcsu.edu.

We wanted to bring your attention to an upcoming webinar being put on by our very own Drs. Kevin Hunt and Liz Speelman.  Recently, they worked with a group of students to serve the needs of a community and incorporated several impactful High Impact Practices.  Through careful planning, collaboration, and coordination, Kevin and Liz put together a highly engaged experience that showcases what GC Journeys is all about.

Come learn more about their efforts, the lessons they learned, the challenges they faced, and the ultimate experience they created for their students.  Watch as they share pictures of students working with community members and hear more about the connections and reflections they created. Please find more information below.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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On Thursday, March 11, CAB will be hosting a Drive In Movie Night On West Campus at 8:00 p.m. We will be showing Jumanji: the Next Level, and there will be food and drinks provided. Make sure to bring a car to Drive in Movie Night. Masks are also required.

Check out this week's edition of the Women's Center & LGBTQ+ Programs Newsletter.  We've got lots going on this week including our first collaboration of the semester with the GC2Y Sex and Resistance class and the Women's Leadership Conference - be sure to register before March 10!

Newsletter link: https://www.smore.com/7hkdm

From: Division of Academic Affairs

Subject: Upcoming Survey for the Great Colleges to Work For program  

Georgia College has decided to participate in the Great Colleges to Work For program, a national survey designed to recognize institutions that have built great workplaces. Regardless of whether or not we are recognized, the data we receive will be helpful as we continue the process of creating the best workplace possible.  

As we continue to contend with a global pandemic and budget shortfalls from the economic downturn, we remain committed to taking care of our students and our faculty and staff. Therefore, we view this survey as a great opportunity to assess the climate of our campus after a year of unforeseen challenges, and to demonstrate our willingness to listen to your concerns.  

On March 8, the survey will be distributed to a random selection. If you are included in this random sample, you will receive an invitation with details about the ...

Staff Council is excited to announce the call for nominations for this year's Staff Excellence Awards. There are seven awards in total and they are open for both individuals and teams. Please click on the link below to see a full description of each award and how you can nomination a person or group. 

Staff Awards:

• Individual Service Award
• Team Service Excellence
• Outstanding Leadership Award
• The Bright Idea Award for Outstanding Process Improvement
• Bobcat Spirit Award 
• The Eve Puckett Community Service Award
• Bobcat Partner Award

Nominate someone today!

https://georgiacollege-bsucw.formstack.com/forms/georgia_college_staff_excellence_nomination

Staff Council is now accepting nominations for the upcoming Academic Year. Two year terms begin on July 1, 2021 and run through June 30, 2023  If you’re looking for ways to give back to your fellow staff, want to learn more about Georgia College and meet people from different areas of campus, Staff Council could be the opportunity for you.  We have openings in all five Divisions – Student Life, University Advancement, Finance and Administration, Academic Affairs and the Office of the President.

During these unprecedented times Staff Council will continue to play an invaluable role between the staff and Executive Cabinet. To nominate yourself or a colleague please visit:

https://georgiacollege-bsucw.formstack.com/forms/2020_staff_council_nominations_form

In its representation of all staff employees, the ...

Thursday, March 11 Georgia College’s Department of Music presents its annual “Wind Symphony” concert virtually this year at 7:30 p.m. Music students, like much of society, have dealt with changing conditions due to COVID. One obstacle is not always having wind instruments needed to perform. In light of this, many composers created music this year using flexible instrumentation. The added element of experimentation was a learning process but also an opportunity for creative expansion. This concert is the result of that learning process and includes compositions from the last decade. Please follow us on facebook.com/GCMusicDepartment to view this live-steamed concert. A $5 donation is encouraged. Online donations can be made at alumni.gcsu.edu/music. Mail-in donations for music scholarships can be made out to GCSU Foundations, ...

GC2Y "Sex and Resistance" and the Women's Center Present: Spotlighting Global Feminism

Thursday, March 11th at 3pm 

Zoom Link: http://bit.ly/388pi9e

This will be a powerful panel discussion on global feminisms and advocacy for women’s rights. Our panel of speakers will feature Dr. Sabrina Hom (Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Program Coordinator for Women's Studies), Dr. Sunita Manian (Chair, Department of Philosophy, Religion, and Liberal Studies), and Dr. Virginia Teran (Lecturer of Spanish).  They will be sharing their international approaches to women’s studies.

There will be an open discussion time for questions and comments, as well as a fun activity to highlight what everyone has learned. Attendees will learn how women are uniting around the world to fight for their rights and ...