Georgia College Public Safety received a phone call at approximately 8 a.m. today with an alleged bomb threat at the Maxwell Student Union (MSU).

In an abundance of caution, the building was evacuated. Public Safety along with GBI and law enforcement partners responded to the call. A canine unit conducted a sweep and a determination was made that no explosive devices were present.

The building is now re-opened and will resume normal operations.  

Public Safety will maintain a presence around the MSU throughout the day. An investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Public Safety at 478-445-4400.

Sincerely,

Cathy Cox
President
Georgia College & State University

Affordable Learning Georgia, an initiative of the University System of Georgia focused on providing affordable course materials, recently released a Request for Proposals for Affordable Materials Grants.  Applications are due by February 14, 2022.  Two types of grants are available:

Transformation Grants support individual instructors, teams of instructors, and entire departments, along with supporting professional staff, in replacing their existing commercial textbooks and materials in a specific course with no- or low-cost-to-students learning materials. The maximum award for Transformation Grants is $30,000.

Continuous Improvement Grants support projects that increase the sustainability of open educational resources through substantial revisions and the creation of new materials.  The maximum award for Continuous Improvement Grans is $10,000.

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The OneUSG Connect HTEST2 (non-production) environment will not be available for use on Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Georgia College celebrates its 25th Annual production of the cherished classic ballet, “The Nutcracker,” Friday and Saturday, Dec. 10-11, and Sunday, Dec. 12, in Russell Auditorium.

Some dancers, a mix of college and high school students, have danced in Georgia College’s “Nutcracker” every year since age 3.

“I directed the first ‘Nutcracker’ 25 years ago on our campus, and we only had about 40 dancers,” said Amelia Pelton, director of dance at Georgia College. “We’re now in our second generation. Some children have parents who danced in ‘The Nutcracker.’ I look forward to this all year and plan it year-round! It is my joy.”  

The 1892 Russian ballet has become a staple in many celebrations of Christmas. The fairytale two-act play follows the holiday festivities of a family, and a young girl who dreams of a handsome Nutcracker waging battle on an evil Mouse King.

“Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” is one of the most recognizable pieces in “The Nutcracker” and a demanding solo for performers.

Two Georgia College danc...

Healthier Holiday Recipes

Wild rice and cider cranberry pilaf - https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/a23390979/wild-rice-and-cider-cranberry-pilaf-recipe/

Spiced carrot cake with ricotta icing - https://www.delicious.com.au/recipes/spiced-carrot-cake-ricotta-icing/7HtuKxHW?r=recipes/collections/ah9554ye

Green bean casserole - https://lexiscleankitchen.com/green-bean-casserole/

Honey glazed Hasselback butternut squash - https://thehealthyfoodie.com/hasselback-butternut-squash/

Sausage stuffing balls - https://www.homemadeinterest.com/stuffing-sausage-balls/

Gingerbread cookies - https://cookieandkate.com/healthy-gingerbread-cookies/

Dear benefit-eligible Georgia College employees,

As we initially shared on November 4, 2021, we wanted to make you aware that Anthem and Northside Hospital System are still in contract negotiations.  If an agreement isn’t reached by December 31, 2021, Northside Hospital System will be out of network for the USG Anthem plans – Consumer Choice HSA, Comprehensive Care and BlueChoice HMO – as of January 1, 2022.

If an agreement is not reached by January 1, 2022, employees and dependents enrolled in the Anthem plans who utilize Northside doctors or facilities will be subject to out-of-network benefits coverage unless the care is approved under Continuation of Care. If you are currently in treatment approved under Continuation of Care with a Northside Hospital System provider, you should have received the attached letter via mail directly from Anthem. If you...

Max Noah Singers present Songs of the Season

Georgia College’s Max Noah Singers will perform a brief holiday concert at Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion on Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 1:30 pm. The concert will showcase a cappella songs and songs with piano, violin, and double bass.  Three sets of songs include settings of traditional carols from America, France, Spain, and Austria. The program is rounded out by an arrangement of Mary, Did You Know?; an original setting of Ave Maria; The Real Group favorite, The World for Christmas; and our annual men’s quartet performance of The Twelve Days of Christmas. 

Max Noah Singers is directed by Dr. Jennifer Flory and assistant director Megan Ostrat, a senior music major. The choir is joined by Dr. Hue Jang, pianist; Sara Carr, violinist; and Lizzy Galloway, double bassist. An online $5 donation is encourag...

Thursday, December 9, 7:00pm Eastern - "Flannery O'Connor and Otherness".  Taylor Black, Monica Miller, Bruce Henderson, and Amy Alznauer discuss O'Connor's embrace of oddity and otherness in her life and work.  Register HERE