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Cookies, Cocoa and Holiday Decor at the Old Governor's Mansion
Event    Friday, November 13, 2026
GCSU faculty and staff are invited to be the first to see the Old Governor’s Mansion dressed for the holidays!A special thank you to the volunteers who created the holiday magic. Your time, creativity and care have transformed the mansion, and we can’t wait to share it with our campus community.Enjoy a hot cocoa bar and fresh cookies!Friday, Nov. 131 to 3 p.m. (drop-in)Old Governor’s Mansion - Museum Education Building
Sunset Yoga on Front Campus - Exercise is Medicine
Event    Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Join us on front campus to kick off Exercise is Medicine Month with a free, all-levels yoga session! Mats will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. RSVP at www.imleagues.com/gcsu with your school email!
International Fest 2026
Event    Thursday, October 22, 2026
On Thursday, Oct. 22, the International Club, in collaboration with the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Global Education Center, will sponsor their annual International Fest. Globally-themed exhibits will be a central feature along with tables hosted by our international students who will share their countries and cultures with GCSU students, faculty and staff, plus special guests in attendance. Many Georgia College & State University offices and student organizations...
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Alumnus Evan Karanovich ('12) Named to Georgia Trend '40 Under 40' for 2026
News Story    Friday, October 9, 2026
By Sicilia Reed When Evan Karanovich reflects on receiving a distinguished honor, he doesn’t view it as a personal trophy or a testament to his own achievements. Instead, for the Principal Program Lead for Government Relations at Chick-fil-A Inc. and U.S. Navy Reserve public affairs officer, the recognition serves as a mirror reflecting the community of people and places who invested in him along the way. The 2012 Georgia College & State University alumnus was just named to Georgia...
Drop-in board games in the Language Resource Center
Event    Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Drop-in Board Games in the Language Resource Center returns on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Drop by A&S 273 between 1 and 4 p.m. to enjoy board games, card games and word games in French, German, Italian and Spanish. Bring a friend, if possible, to ensure you have an opponent at a similar language level and enjoy some laidback fun practicing your language skills. 
YOUR GIFT PREPARES OUR SCHOLAR-ATHLETES TO GO PRO IN LIFE!
Announcement    Friday, October 9, 2026
MEET RACHEL BLACK. A junior student-athlete from Valdosta, Georgia, Rachel is currently a force on the tennis court and is preparing to impact the world beyond it in a big way. At Georgia College & State University, athletics is about more than competition. It’s about helping student-athletes go pro in life. Our Bobcats are future doctors, lawyers, nurses, teachers, business leaders, artists and community leaders. Their time as student-athletes gives them options to "do more, learn...
Spanish Conversation Table
Event    Monday, October 19, 2026
The Georgia College & State University campus community is invited to stop by the Language Resource Center on Monday, Oct. 19, for Spanish Conversation Table. This drop-in event will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for anyone who wants to practice their spoken Spanish. Support materials will be provided so that speakers of all levels have the opportunity to work on their Spanish skills. We hope you can join us.
French Conversation Table
Event    Thursday, October 15, 2026
French Conversation Table returns to the Language Resource Center on Thursday, Oct. 15. Drop by the LRC between 2 and 4 p.m. to practice your conversational skills in French. All levels are welcome, and support materials will be available for those who wish to use them. We hope to see you there!
LRC Video Chat: USA v. Europe "Live to Work? Work to Live?"
Event    Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The Language Resource Center will host "LRC Video Chat: USA v. Europe 'Live to Work? Work to Live?'" on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Despite its title, the "LRC Video Chat," does not entail the online Teams or Zoom environment you may be thinking of, but rather a laidback, in-person opportunity to watch a short, culturally-themed video and engage in friendly face-to-face discussion afterward. The video will be screened in the LRC film viewing area. Join us on our cozy sectional...
Death After Dark
Event    Friday, October 23, 2026
Friday, Oct. 23 specialty tour at Georgia's Old Governor's MansionDeath After Dark focuses on the deathways of the 19th century. Deathways include the causes of death, autopsies, embalming, caretakers of the dead, mourning practices, cemeteries, and even grave robbing. Additionally, this tour emphasizes the inequalities that existed in relation to death in this time period, which varied considerably depending upon a person’s race, gender, social class, and age.Tours are on the hour:...
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