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Kendall Stiles honored with the Giving Tree award
News Story    Tuesday, May 3, 2022
You may have read the book “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein as a child. It follows the life of a tree and a boy. As the boy grows, he takes more and more from the tree, yet the tree continues to willingly give. The book has a much deeper meaning than just helping young children learn to read. It highlights the lasting impact those willing to “give” can have on others. This book inspired an award at Georgia College by the same name. Since 1996, it’s been given by the GIVE Center...
Director of the GIVE Center Candidate Presentation and Open Forum
Announcement    Monday, March 28, 2022
Georgia College faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend the presentation and open forum for the first candidate for the Director of the GIVE Center, Paul Sedor, on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, from 2:30 pm- 3:30 pm in the Mayfair Hall Presentation Room. The candidate will speak for 30-40 minutes on the following topic:  "What is your strategic vision for how the GIVE Center will serve GC students, the local community, and higher education at large?" Following the presentation,...
Community Partner Fair 2022 this Wednesday, Feb. 2nd from 11-3
Event    Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Community Partner Fair 2022 this Wednesday, Feb. 2nd from 11-3:  Please join us in welcoming our local community partners back to Georgia College Campus on Wednesday.  This long-awaited event is the perfect opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to reconnect with existing partners, as well as create new partnerships.  These partnerships not only provide an opportunity for our students to participate in volunteerism and engaged learning but also its an avenue for our partners...
GC Shelter Buddies Cat Cafe Fall Social
Announcement    Monday, September 13, 2021
Hey bobcats! Come out to GC Shelter Buddies Cat Cafe Fall Social Wednesday, September 15th, from 6 to 8. The social is at the Revelry Flats clubhouse, and we will be providing food and drinks. There will also be some adoptable cats from the Baldwin County Animal Shelter looking to find their forever homes.  If you attend, you can also enter a raffle to win a PetSmart gift card. Hope to see you there!
GC Shelter Buddies Cat Cafe Fall Social
Event    Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Hey bobcats! Come out to GC Shelter Buddies Cat Cafe Fall Social Wednesday, September 15th, from 6 to 8. The social is at the Revelry Flats clubhouse, and we will be providing food and drinks. There will also be some adoptable cats from the Baldwin County Animal Shelter looking to find their forever homes.  If you attend, you can also enter a raffle to win a PetSmart gift card. Hope to see you there!
The GIVE Center is open!
Announcement    Monday, August 30, 2021
The GIVE Center wants to welcome back our students, staff and faculty! Though the construction continues in MSU, the GIVE Center is open for regular business hours. Drop in to learn about service opportunities and to become Certified to Serve. You can access the GIVE Center through the sliding doors right beside Chick-fil-A. We hope to see you soon!
GC GIVES Day Volunteers Needed
Announcement    Tuesday, July 6, 2021
GC GIVES Day is back! During Weekend of Welcome, GC GIVES Day sends all 1,500 new first-year students into the community to engage in acts of service. To make this day a success, we need more than 50 GC Leads! GC Leads are faculty and staff who accompany groups of students to their service sites. You'll get to know our new students, welcome them to GC, and make a positive impact on the community. GC GIVES Day is Saturday, August 14 from 8:30 AM - 1 PM. Leads will receive a t-shirt...
Last day to Participate in Be The Match
Announcement    Wednesday, April 21, 2021
The GIVE Center has partnered with Be The Match to have a campus wide service project during Homecoming Week. On Wednesday April 21st, from 9am-3pm, the GIVE Center will be setting up stations by A&S, Front Campus, West Campus, and the Reflection Pool by the dorms to give students, staff, and faculty the opportunity to participate in becoming potential donors. Volunteers will be able to swab themselves in the mouth and place their package in a box that will be sent to Be The Match...
Last day to Participate in Be The Match
Event    Wednesday, April 21, 2021
The GIVE Center has partnered with Be The Match to have a campus wide service project during Homecoming Week. On Wednesday April 21st, from 9am-3pm, the GIVE Center will be setting up stations by A&S, Front Campus, West Campus, and the Reflection Pool by the dorms to give students, staff, and faculty the opportunity to participate in becoming potential donors. Volunteers will be able to swab themselves in the mouth and place their package in a box that will be sent to Be The Match...
Volunteer Appreciation Week
Announcement    Monday, April 19, 2021
This week is volunteer appreciation week and the GIVE Center wants to celebrate you! Monday through Thursday we will have a different item for you to pick up from 11am-3:30pm in the GIVE Center. You must be Certified to Serve to participate. We can’t wait to see you!   Monday: Treats and Sweets Tuesday: We’re a Sucker for you! Wednesday: Grow your Roots! Thursday: Volunteer Gear   
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