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Fossils, Fieldwork and Fascination: Two decades in the making
News Story    Wednesday, January 8, 2025
By: Cindy O'DonnellIt’s been there 20 years — off the beaten path, away from the spotlight, in the basement of Herty Hall. It’s not celebrated or revered as much as it should be, except by those privileged to walk through its doors.Yet, it’s one of Georgia College & State University’s biggest outreaches to the public. The William P. Wall Museum of Natural History has given free tours to more than 96,000 visitors since opening in November of 2004. This includes more than 37,000 visits...
Reminder to tag events in GC Connect with Bobcats FIRST
Announcement    Thursday, January 9, 2025
As you are planning your spring 2025 calendars, remember to add your events to GC Connect, Georgia College & State University's hub for student engagement. Bobcats FIRST, GCSU's QEP, is using the Path feature in GC Connect to allow students to track their engagement with wellness programming. When a student attends an event tagged "Bobcats FIRST", they will receive Path credit and incentives along the way. Any event related to one of the four domains of wellbeing (emotional, physical,...
Dr. Indiren Pillay Assumes Role of COAS Interim Dean
Announcement    Wednesday, January 8, 2025
As of Jan. 1, 2025, Dr. Indiren Pillay, chair of the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, has transitioned into the role of interim dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia College & State University. Dr. Pillay has extensive leadership experience and has served as a department chair since 2011, steadily increasing the number of faculty in his unit over the past 12 years. He also oversaw the establishment of the GCSU Aquatic Sciences Center, which launched...
Final Reminder: Complete your migration to Microsoft OneDrive and/or SharePoint
Announcement    Monday, January 13, 2025
As we approach the conclusion of our data storage migration, we’d like to remind you that the transition period for personal “Q” Drives will end on Jan. 31, 2025. This is a significant upgrade for our university, providing enhanced accessibility, collaboration and security through Microsoft OneDrive.Key Benefits of OneDriveEnhanced Accessibility: Access files securely from anywhere, on any device.Improved Collaboration: Share and collaborate in real-time with ease.Increased Storage:...
Winter weather safety and preparedness
Announcement    Monday, January 13, 2025
Bobcat Nation! Welcome back and welcome to 2025!January is Winter Safety Month, and here are some tips from Georgia College & State University's Department of Public Safety to help you get through it.1. Stay informedMonitor weather forecasts and alerts from trusted sources.Sign up for local emergency notifications.2. Dress appropriatelyWear layers, including water-resistant outerwear, gloves, hats and insulated boots.Avoid prolonged exposure to extreme cold to prevent frostbite and...
Update - PeopleSoft account codes used for technology purchases
Announcement    Wednesday, January 8, 2025
In partnership with Accounting Services, please note the following updates in PeopleSoft account codes used for technology purchases on campus. 714116 – DO NOT USE727125 – DO NOT USE733100 – Software & Licenses (Use this for all Software and License)You may view more information about the required IT approval of technology purchases on campus and IT account codes here under Technology Purchases. The updated IT account codes are also attached for easy reference.
A&S Newsletter Fall 2024 Edition Out Now!
Announcement    Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Find out what's new with the College of Arts and Sciences in their newsletter published twice a year. In this issue: we highlight the 20th anniversary of the William B. Wall Museum of Natural History and its impact as one of our greatest opportunities for outreach.Other stories highlight other excellent areas of A&S like the Herbarium, new study abroad opportunities and Dr. Craig Pascoe's impact on the university over his 22-year career. Read the full newsletter on Issuu.
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