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Announcement Friday, September 20, 2024

The Office of Inclusion & Belonging will present the "Sexual Misconduct & Prevention" Workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 3:30 p.m. It will be held in the Library Conference Room 302. Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/rCegUtKgtsAccording to data from the National Institute of Justice, one in five college women and one in 16 men will experience some form of non-consensual sexual activity. The widespread impact of sexual violence on students presents an urgent and pressing...

Lifelong GCSU supporters Joe and Patti Samprone named to USG Regents' Hall of Fame

News Story Thursday, September 19, 2024

Dr. Joseph and Patricia Samprone of Gold Canyon, Arizona—known affectionately around the Georgia College & State University campus as Joe and Patti—received the University System of Georgia’s 2024 Regents' Hall of Fame Alumni and Distinguished Friends Award during the 20th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala Sept. 12.The Alumni and Distinguished Friends Award is given to an individual or couple known for championing academic excellence and access to higher education in Georgia. Nine people...

Scholarships for learning languages abroad

Event Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Are you interested in going abroad to study a language for free? Come, learn more about how scholarships like the Boren Scholarship and the Critical Language Scholarship can help you learn less commonly taught critical needs languages like Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, Korean and more.Join us at 5 p.m. on Sept. 24 in room A&S 243 to find out how you can apply for these opportunities. If you are interested but cannot attend, please reach out to Anna Whiteside (anna.whiteside@gcsu.edu).

Student Success and Retention Series: Student Success for Generation Z

Event Thursday, September 26, 2024

Workshop Description:This workshop dives into the unique dynamics that shape the student success journey for Generation Z. As digital natives with distinct values, learning styles and expectations, Gen Z requires new approaches to engagement and support in academic settings. Participants will explore the nuances of Gen Z's transition from high school to college, their use of technology and the evolving educational landscape. The session will highlight how to effectively address their...

Faculty Are Invited to Honors Convocation

Event Sunday, September 29, 2024

Honors Convocation, at which new Honors students are inducted into the Eta Sigma Alpha Honors student association, will be held on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 1:00 p.m. in the Arts & Sciences Auditorium. Faculty are invited to attend and to process in their regalia at the start of the ceremony and at its conclusion. Please register by Sept. 19 via the embedded link or the QR code in the flier. Honors Convocation is positioned during Family Weekend so that parents/guardians may attend. It is...

New Alumni Board member hopes to boost synergy with athletics, students and GCSU

News Story Friday, September 13, 2024

Aaron Clark ’08 was an unmistakable presence on the campus of Georgia College & State University.A member of the Bobcat Basketball Team with a spirit nearly as large as his 6-foot-9-inch frame, Clark loved his time at Georgia College and has always remained close to the university. This year, he has joined the Alumni Board with the hope of making even more of an impact.After playing professional basketball in Turkey and Switzerland, he began a career in sales and has spent the last...

GCSU Alumni Friday at the Fair

Announcement Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Join the GCSU Alumni Engagement Team for Friday, Oct. 4, from 3 until 6 p.m. at the Fair!Tickets purchased through this Georgia College & State University page include:Entry into the Georgia National FairRide armbandPicnic dinner in the Roquemore Suite with fellow GCSU alumni (The picnic Includes: hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, coleslaw, assorted cookies and sweet tea.)Parking ticket pick up and gate entry details will be provided closer to the event.For more information contact...

GCSU Alumni Friday at the Fair

Event Friday, October 4, 2024

Join the GCSU Alumni Engagement Team for Friday at the Fair!Tickets purchased through this Georgia College & State University page include:Entry into the Georgia National FairRide armbandPicnic dinner in the Roquemore Suite with fellow GCSU alumni (The picnic Includes: hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, coleslaw, assorted cookies and sweet tea.)Parking ticket pick up and gate entry details will be provided closer to the event.For more information contact Nadirah Mayweather at alumni@gcsu.edu or...

GC in DC and Legislative Internships: Lunch and Learn

Event Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Do you want to spend a semester in Washington, D.C.? Do you like free pizza?Stop by Lanier 140 Tuesday, Sept. 24, at noon to to learn about the GC in DC and Legislative Internships Program and enjoy free pizza. This information session will provide an overview and tips for the application process and what to expect from these opportunities. This session is open to students of all majors.

GCSU kicks off celebrations ahead of Flannery O’Connor’s centennial year

Event Thursday, September 12, 2024

Ninety scholars and up to 200 enthusiasts nationwide are about to descend upon Georgia College & State University’s campus and Andalusia in Milledgeville, where Flannery O’Connor spent her later years. They come for a free, four-day conference Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 12-15, hosted by the university’s Flannery O’Connor Institute for the Humanities. The gathering begins a countdown to the popular Southern writer’s 100th birthday in March 2025 and months of special activities.“We’re...

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