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The Mindful Monday for May 11 is an affirmation for celebration: Today is the future I created yesterday. As we come to the end of the semester, take stock of all you have accomplished. Your hard work, resilience and belief in yourself led you to this place. Whether you are graduating, looking forward to a season of rest or looking to the next goal, take a moment to celebrate how far you have come! Help us promote a culture of wellbeing at Georgia College & State University!Receive...

The Mindful Monday for May 4 is a quote from poet Walt Whitman: "Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you." Make optimism a habit. Practicing positivity can put those shadows of worry and doubt behind you so you can move forward into your purpose.Help us promote a culture of wellbeing at Georgia College & State University!Receive the MM in your inbox each week by opting in for our mailing list.Follow @gcsu_bobcatsfirst on Instagram, and share the...

The Mindful Monday for April 27 is a quote from musician and entrepreneur Jimmy Dean: "I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination." Many things in life are outside of our control. While we can't always change our circumstances, we can adjust our reactions to the things that threaten to blow us off course. With resilience and adaptability, we can learn to go with the flow and not allow the wind to disrupt our journey.Help us promote...

The Mindful Monday for April 20 is an encouragement to pay someone a compliment today. When we receive compliments from strangers or peers, it gives us an instant emotional boost. Think of that uplifting feeling and gift it to someone else. Even small observations can change someone's day, and that random act of kindness gives you a good feeling, too. Win-win!Help us promote a culture of wellbeing at Georgia College & State University!Receive the MM in your inbox each week by opting...

University Housing and Residence Life is excited to once again publish the Housing Welcome Book, a comprehensive resource that shares important information from campus departments and vendors with more than 2,200 residents.Participating in the Welcome Book is a cost-effective and efficient way to reach students with a unified, impactful message. All pages will be printed in full color, and space is limited—reserve your page early to secure your spot.Now through May 15: $175 per page...

Our monthly book club will discuss the first five chapters of O'Connor's second novel "The Violent Bear It Away." Hosted by Professor Emeritus Dr. Bruce Gentry. 2 p.m., in-person meeting in Eatonton at the Georgia Writer's Museum, 109 S. Jefferson, Eatonton, Georgia 310247 p.m. online. Email oconnorinstitute@gcsu.edu for the link. 

The Marketing program at the College of Business & Technology brought energy, innovation, and impressive talent to campus during the Final Round of the Elevator Pitch Competition. This semester, 320 COBT students stepped up to the challenge, refining their personal pitches and professional presence for the first round of the Elevator Pitch Competition. From that competitive field, the top 20 finalists earned a spot in the final round, where they competed for top honors and cash prizes...

A group of six sociology capstone students traveled to Jacksonville, Florida, this weekend to present their capstone research projects at the annual meeting of the Southern Sociological Society, a regional disciplinary conference. The presentations included:"Perceptions of Institutional Change: How Do Faculty and Staff Perceive Declining Black Student Enrollment" by Madelyn Jones and Sophie Powell"Care Work and the Influence of Workplace Interventions" by Alexis Keeneyand"Analyzing...