College of Arts & Sciences

Announcement    Thursday, April 16, 2026
Outdoor screening of the Coen Brothers' film "Oh Brother Where Art Thou?" Introduction by English Professor Matt Bryant Cheney, with discussion afterwards. Outside on the lawn. Bring chairs, blankets and picnics. Free popcorn and beverages for the first 40 people. Co-sponsored by the Flannery O'Connor Institute for the Humanities and Andalusia Farm.The screening will take place at Andalusia on the Interpretative Center lawn April 22, from 8 to 10:30 p.m.
Event    Thursday, April 23, 2026
Outdoor screening of the Coen Brothers' film "Oh Brother Where Art Thou?" Introduction by English Professor Matt Bryant Cheney, with discussion afterwards. Outside on the lawn. Bring chairs, blankets and picnics. Free popcorn and beverages for the first 40 people. Co-sponsored by the Flannery O'Connor Institute for the Humanities and Andalusia Farm.
Announcement    Friday, April 17, 2026
Our monthly book club will discuss the first five chapters of O'Connor's second novel "The Violent Bear It Away." Hosted by Professor Emeritus Dr. Bruce Gentry. 2 p.m., in-person meeting in Eatonton at the Georgia Writer's Museum, 109 S. Jefferson, Eatonton, Georgia 310247 p.m. online. Email oconnorinstitute@gcsu.edu for the link. 
Event    Thursday, April 23, 2026
Our monthly book club will discuss the first five chapters of O'Connor's second novel "The Violent Bear It Away." Hosted by Professor Emeritus Dr. Bruce Gentry. 2 p.m., in-person meeting in Eatonton at the Georgia Writer's Museum, 109 S. Jefferson, Eatonton, Georgia 310247 p.m. online. Email oconnorinstitute@gcsu.edu for the link. 
Announcement    Tuesday, April 14, 2026
A group of six sociology capstone students traveled to Jacksonville, Florida, this weekend to present their capstone research projects at the annual meeting of the Southern Sociological Society, a regional disciplinary conference. The presentations included:"Perceptions of Institutional Change: How Do Faculty and Staff Perceive Declining Black Student Enrollment" by Madelyn Jones and Sophie Powell"Care Work and the Influence of Workplace Interventions" by Alexis Keeneyand"Analyzing...
Event    Wednesday, April 15, 2026
We welcome all to join the 4th Georgia College & State University Annual Research Day on April 15, 2026, to celebrate student success, featuring 283 student projects presented by undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines, as well as GC Journeys!The day will begin with poster presentations at 8:30 a.m. at the Magnolia Ballroom and continue with concurrent oral presentation sessions throughout the day in various locations. A special invited talk (Dr. Scott Huettel) at...
Event    Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Join us in Arts & Sciences 251 from 3:30-4:30pm (a change in time and location due to speaker travel issues) for a guest lecture from Dr. Emily Schneider, associate professor at Northern Arizona University. This talk examines U.S. media coverage of Israeli violence in Gaza, with a focus on attacks on hospitals and medical facilities. Drawing on an analysis of five major news outlets, Schneider will explore how both Palestinian and Israeli suffering are portrayed, highlighting patterns...
Announcement    Monday, April 13, 2026
When the Georgia Department of Transportation called for Roadside Enhancement and Beautification Council Grant proposals, after careful review, Georgia College & State University President Cathy Cox and the Executive Cabinet jumped at the chance to upgrade the entrance to Andalusia, the historic home of world-famed author Flannery O’Connor (’45), to make it more visible and welcoming for passing motorists. Frank Baugh, assistant vice president of Facilities Management at Georgia College,...