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Creative Writing Undergraduate Reading Series
Event    Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The Undergraduate Reading Series offers our graduating creative writers the chance to present their work to a wider audience. Come for an evening of entertainment and celebration as we honor these talented students and their exceptional writing! 
PruittHealth tabling - March 31
Announcement    Wednesday, March 26, 2025
PruittHealth will table in the Health Sciences Student Commons March 31 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. PruittHealth provides a seamless network of post-acute care services and resources, offering skilled nursing care, home health care, end-of-life hospice care, therapy services, as well as pharmacy and infusion services across the Southeast. Pruitt provides career paths in skilled nursing and senior living locations, in patient homes or throughout their corporate teams. Stop by their table...
Duplicate Music Theatre Scenes: "Once Upon a Time..."
Event    Thursday, April 10, 2025
Thurs. April 10: The Georgia College Music Theatre Scenes Class will present a performance titled “Once Upon a Time…,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Russell Auditorium. Dr. Dana Gorzelany-Mostak will direct the cast of 22 student performers. Dr. Hue Jang will accompany on piano. The concert will feature both uplifting and comical tunes from favorite shows like “Into the Woods” “Cinderella,” and “The Secret Garden.” This event will be performed in person, but you can also view via livestream...
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From school to film for award-winning alumnus
News Story    Thursday, March 13, 2025
Dr. Richard Tavernaro (’85) was intrigued with psychology as a teen, so he majored in it. His education from Georgia College & State University proved helpful in a variety of professions, including as a teacher, coach, counselor, actor and award-winning director and producer.After experiencing career burnout while working in education, a twist of fate led Tavernaro to the film industry.“I fell into acting on a dare from my friend who’s an actress,” he said. “If you dare me to do something,...
Case of the Mondays
Event    Monday, March 17, 2025
Join Georgia College & State University Staff Council for a Case of the Mondays on the Atkinson Front Porch! Grab a doughnut and make some friends.Wear your best green attire for a prize!
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Chemistry Alumna Helps Brands Like Lululemon Become More Sustainable
News Story    Friday, March 7, 2025
by Kristen SimpsonGeorgia College & State University alumna Ashley Baena Lampp (’06) is a chemist with LanzaTech Freedom Pines Biorefinery in Soperton, Georgia. The company captures carbon from the air, converts it into ethanol and manufactures a proprietary microbe called Biocatalyst.As a biomanufacturing production lead, Lampp ensures smooth operation through organization and training. She’s also responsible for maintaining manufacturing quality.“The opportunity to work for a company...
Animals as Pranksters:  A Multispecies Political Ethics. Lecture by Dr. Cynthia Willett, Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Philosophy at Emory University
Announcement    Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Horses, apes, and dogs use mockery to create their own politics.  These animals pranksters play deceptive tricks on their superiors bringing down the alphas.  Their high stakes games of status and power do not show evidence of abstract moral thought, but they do enact an ancient political ethics that predates human exceptionalism and is common across species human and nonhuman.Cynthia Willett is an American philosopher who is Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Philosophy at Emory University,...
Animals as Pranksters:  A Multispecies Political Ethics. Lecture by Dr. Cynthia Willett, Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Philosophy at Emory University
Event    Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Horses, apes, and dogs use mockery to create their own politics.  These animals pranksters play deceptive tricks on their superiors bringing down the alphas.  Their high stakes games of status and power do not show evidence of abstract moral thought, but they do enact an ancient political ethics that predates human exceptionalism and is common across species human and nonhuman.Cynthia Willett is an American philosopher who is Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Philosophy at Emory University,...
Nominations Now Open: Celebration of Excellence
Event    Friday, March 28, 2025
Every April, Georgia College & State University hosts the Celebration of Excellence Awards Ceremony to recognize staff who have shown excellence in their field and dedicated service to the university community. Staff Council is now asking for nominations. To nominate a staff member or team on campus, please fill out our online form. Below is the list of awards available along with a description of the award.Individual Service Excellence:This award recognizes individual staff members...
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Annual Alumni Awards recognize 10 Outstanding Leaders
News Story    Sunday, February 23, 2025
By Margaret SchellOn Friday, Feb. 21, Georgia College & State University recognized 10 alumni for their significant achievements in service to GCSU and beyond the university.“Our alumni experience unifying and lifelong bonds,” said Seth Walker, vice president for University Advancement. “We are immensely proud of our alumni award winners and grateful to showcase their remarkable achievements. Their contributions to their professions, communities, families and alma mater are truly outstanding...
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