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Creative Services Order Form Pause
Announcement    Wednesday, May 13, 2026
TEMPORARY PAUSE IN EFFECT: JUNE 2-16, 2026 Dear Faculty and Staff,As we approach the fiscal year-end, the Creative Services team will temporarily pause service from June 2 to 16 to process all FY26 charges and finalize end-of-year project billing.During this two-week period, our online order form will be suspended, and we will not accept new order requests. Online orders will reopen and service will resume in full on June 17.Please also note that departments planning to use FY26 internal...
Summer shuttle schedule through June 22
Announcement    Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Shuttle service will be unavailable beginning May 13, 2026, and will resume on June 22, 2026, at 8 a.m.
Dining Services hours: May 13 - 31
Announcement    Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The MAX will be closed May 13 – 25, open May 26 – 29 from 12 to 1 p.m. and closed again May 30 – 31.Chick-fil-A will be open May 13 – 31 from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. All other retail dining locations will be closed for the remainder of the month.
Flannery O'Connor bonus Book Club and Smithsonian traveling exhibit: "Voices and Votes" in Eatonton, Georgia 
Event    Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Flannery O'Connor Institute for the Humanities partners with the Georgia Writers Museum and Professor Emeritus Bruce Gentry for a special book club meeting in conjunction with the Smithsonian's "Voices and Votes" traveling exhibit. We'll meet to discuss Alice Walker's story written in response to Flannery O'Connor, primarily in response to the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge." The title of the Walker story is "Convergence: The Duped Shall Enter Last: But They Shall Enter." You...
Flannery O'Connor bonus Book Club and Smithsonian traveling exhibit: "Voices and Votes" in Eatonton, Georgia
Announcement    Friday, May 15, 2026
The Flannery O'Connor Institute for the Humanities partners with the Georgia Writers Museum and Professor Emeritus Bruce Gentry for a special book club meeting in conjunction with the Smithsonian's "Voices and Votes" traveling exhibit. We'll meet to discuss Alice Walker's story written in response to Flannery O'Connor, primarily in response to the story "Everything That Rises Must Converge." The title of the Walker story is "Convergence: The Duped Shall Enter Last: But They Shall Enter." You...
Flannery O'Connor Book Club: "The Violent Bear It Away," Chapters 6-12
Event    Thursday, May 14, 2026
On Thursday, May 14, we'll meet to discuss chapters 6-12 of Flannery O'Connor's novel "The Violent Bear It Away." We shall meet in person at 2 p.m. in the Georgia Writers Museum, 109 South Jefferson Ave. on the square in Eatonton, Georgia. We shall also meet online at 7 p.m. — email oconnorinstitute@gcsu.edu for the link. Hosted by Bruce Gentry. 
Flannery O'Connor Book Club: "The Violent Bear It Away," Chapters 6-12
Announcement    Wednesday, May 13, 2026
On Thursday, May 14, we'll meet to discuss chapters 6-12 of Flannery O'Connor's novel "The Violent Bear It Away." We shall meet in person at 2 p.m. in the Georgia Writers Museum, 109 South Jefferson Ave. on the square in Eatonton, Georgia. We shall also meet online at 7 p.m. — email oconnorinstitute@gcsu.edu for the link. Hosted by Bruce Gentry. 
Agenda for ElevateU and registration information 
Announcement    Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Please see the attached agenda for ElevateU. We are looking forward to a fun, engaging and exciting day filled with great sessions, meaningful conversations and opportunities to connect with colleagues across campus. Reminder registration for the conference and lunch will close today! However, you may still register for the conference after May 13; lunch will just not be included for registrations submitted after today.ElevateU takes place Thursday, May 28, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m...
Staff Appreciation Week: May 19 - 21, 2026
Event    Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Take a break, connect with colleagues and join us for a fun-filled week of activities, wellness and prizes!Tuesday, May 19Trivia12:00–1:00 p.m.Arts & Sciences, room 272Wednesday, May 20 – Wellness Wednesday12:00–2:00 p.m.Magnolia CenterDrop in throughout the afternoon to relax, recharge and participate in a variety of wellness activities, including:• No Wrong Door Activity• Paint & Sip• Serenity Den• WRC Activities – cornhole and spike ball (Magnolia Front Lawn)• Light refreshments...
Staff Appreciation Week: May 19 - 21, 2026
Announcement    Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Take a break, connect with colleagues and join us for a fun-filled week of activities, wellness and prizes!Tuesday, May 19Trivia12:00–1:00 p.m.Arts and Sciences, room 272Wednesday, May 20 – Wellness Wednesday12:00–2:00 p.m.Magnolia CenterDrop in throughout the afternoon to relax, recharge and participate in a variety of wellness activities, including:• No Wrong Door Activity• Paint & Sip• Serenity Den• WRC Activities – cornhole and spike ball (Magnolia Front Lawn)• Light refreshments...
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