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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Announcement    Tuesday, October 6, 2026
🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀October allows us to pause and recognize the courage of those who have faced breast cancer, those who are fighting it today, and the survivors who continue to inspire us.  As a law enforcement and public safety family, we understand the importance of standing together during difficult times. This month, we stand with the women and men whose lives have been affected by breast cancer, as well as the families, friends, caregivers and healthcare professionals...
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Georgia College Expands Leadership Development Opportunities for Students with Launch of New Institute
News Story    Monday, October 5, 2026
By Mike Cavaliere The development of core leadership skills, such as critical thinking, communication, teamwork and problem solving, is central to any high-quality liberal arts education, and Georgia College & State University is furthering its commitment to these standards with the announcement of its new Institute for Leadership and the Public Good, which launched this fall. The institute will expand opportunities for students to gain hands-on learning experiences that build critical...
Times Talk this Wednesday, Oct. 7 in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room Russell Library 12-12:50 p.m. facilitated by Dr. Shaundra Walker on "AI, Open Access and the Changing Publishing Landscape"
Announcement    Monday, October 5, 2026
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...
Times Talk this Wednesday, Oct. 7 in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room Russell Library 12-12:50 p.m. facilitated by Dr. Shaundra Walker on "AI, Open Access and the Changing Publishing Landscape"
Event    Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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...
Mindful Monday for Oct. 5
Announcement    Monday, October 5, 2026
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...
Nominations open for Omicron Delta Kappa Emerging Leader of the Year
Announcement    Monday, October 5, 2026
All members of the university community are invited to submit nominations for Omicron Delta Kappa’s Emerging Leader of the Year Award.Nominees must:have freshman or sophomore status,be in good academic standing,be making a positive impact on the community, andserve as role models for other GCSU students.To nominate a deserving emerging leader, please complete this simple online form. Nominations should be a paragraph in length and should address how the nominee embodies the principles...
Prose & Con Book Club
Announcement    Monday, October 12, 2026
Good books. Great conversation. No pressure.Prose & Con is a casual book club for GCSU staff and faculty who enjoy reading, discussing, and connecting with colleagues. Join us each month as we explore a new book and share our takes, the pros, the cons, and everything in between!Oct. 19, Nov. 16 and Dec. 21 From 6 - 8 p.m.Ina Dillard Russell Library, Digital Humanities RoomHave a question? Contact Elizabeth Hobbs at elizabeth.hobbs@gcsu.edu. 
Prose & Con Book Club
Event    Monday, October 19, 2026
Good books. Great conversation. No pressure.Prose & Con is a casual book club for GCSU staff and faculty who enjoy reading, discussing and connecting with colleagues. Join us each month as we explore a new book and share our takes, the pros, the cons and everything in between!Oct. 19, Nov. 16 and Dec. 21From 6 - 8 p.m.Ina Dillard Russell Library, Digital Humanities RoomHave a question? Contact Elizabeth Hobbs at elizabeth.hobbs@gcsu.edu. 
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