Please join us this Wednesday, Oct. 7, for an engaging discussion with Dr. Shaundra Walker, dean of the University Library on how artificial intelligence is changing the publishing landscape. From traditional scholarship to open-access and self-published materials, AI raises serious questions about the costs of creating, distributing and maintaining access to knowledge.The following articles may be referenced during the discussion: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty/research/2024/07/29/taylor-francis-ai-deal-sets-worrying-precedenthttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/technology/ai-slop-books-biography-amazon.htmlTimes...
The Mindful Monday for this week is a reminder that rest is productive, and sometimes we just need a five-minute reset. When you're feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate, you can start to feel stuck and unable to get anything accomplished. Pause. Put your phone down and step away from what you're working on. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Use a few minutes to reset physically. Drink some water, roll your shoulders, stand up and move around. When you're ready...
History is getting haunted! 👻 Join the library for a spooky evening of creativity as we paint ghosts, ghouls and other spooky surprises onto selected reproductions of photographs from Special Collections.Workshop details:Tuesday, Oct. 205 - 7 p.m.Ina Dillard Russell Library, Room 241RSVP here!Have a question? Contact Elizabeth Hobbs at elizabeth.hobbs@gcsu.edu.
The Clothesline Project is a visual display of T-shirts designed by survivors of violence and by those who love and support them. Each shirt gives voice to an experience that often goes unspoken, and together they remind our community that survivors are not alone and that preventing violence is a shared responsibility.The Clothesline Project will be on display on Front Campus, near Hancock Street, Oct. 6 - 8 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day. Individuals are welcome to stop by, read the...
The Graduate School is accepting applications for the Fall 2026 cycle of the Graduate Research Travel Grants program. Georgia College & State University graduate students are encouraged to apply for the funding to support registration costs and travel expenses associated with the presentation of their own original scholarship at professional conferences. For more information and the application, visit the Graduate Research Opportunities web page. The application deadline is Oct. 15.
Please join us this Wednesday, Sept. 30 in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room of Russell Library from 12-12:50 p.m. for this week's Times Talk facilitated by Professor of Physics Hasitha Mahabaduge on “Can We Prepare for the Unpredictable? What Does Nepal’s Glacier Disaster Tell Us About Living with Climate Change?”The following articles may be referenced during the discussion: “Melting Himalayas” — The New York Times, Aug. 30, 2026https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/30/world/nepal-tibet-flood-glacier-nasa.html?unlocked_article_code=1.EVE.-4AR.9aI2GgpNPyCo&smid=url-shareWarnings...
Come discuss the new book "Flannery and Regina: The Andalusia Chronicles" with author Carol Loeb Shloss (UGA Press, 2026). We will focus on the first half, but come if you've finished the whole thing or even if you haven't read it at all. Shloss has unearthed new archival material that significantly expands our understanding of Flannery O'Connor's relationship with her mother Regina, and will be delighted to answer questions and discuss her research and writing. This virtual event...
Each pint of blood we collect can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives of so many more. What a great way to pay it forward and make an impact on people in our community and across the country. We are very excited about the drive and I hope you are too. Make your appointment today and we'll see you there! Link to schedule your appointment:https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=gcsu
Get ready for a frightfully fun evening at Bobcat Boo Bash, a community trick-or-treating event bringing together Georgia College & State University and the local community!Boo Bash takes place Oct. 21 from 6 until 9 p.m. at the Centennial Center.Campus departments and offices are invited to register for a table and join the fun by handing out candy and/or hosting a fun activity for trick-or-treaters. Departments are encouraged to decorate their tables, get creative and dress up in...
Are you the first in your family to attend college? You are considered a first-generation college student if your parents or guardians have not earned a four-year college degree. Join I Was First Too to connect with a faculty or staff mentor, build community with other first-generation students and receive support throughout your college journey. You may be the first, but you are not alone! Sign-up here!