Join us this Wednesday Feb. 7 at noon in Russell Library, room 241, for an engaging conversation facilitated by Amanda Respess, Georgia College & State University's director of Public Affairs and Bill Burke, Dept. of Communication lecturer and faculty advisor to the Colonnade and Bobcat Multimedia Network on "What does 'free speech' mean for a college campus?" This Times Talk will examine what faculty, staff, students and campus guests can say and do within the guidelines of "free...
"We Will Rock You" follows a group revolutionaries as they try to save rock music in a post-apocalyptic world ruled by the Killer Queen. Featuring all your favorite hits by Queen. Get your tickets at http://tickets.gcsu.edu today.
Join Dr. Chad Whittle this Maymester for Professional Media Writing live online from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This course will teach students to craft professional copy for media including broadcasting (radio and TV), news (newspapers and digital media) and public relations (press release writing). MSCM 2205 CRN: 50518. Professional Media Writing is a prerequisite for Mass Communication majors but is also available for other students to take as well this Maymester. Contact Benjamin.Whittle@GCSU.edu...
Saturday, Feb. 17, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. the Sixth Annual GCSU Day of Percussion usually includes hands-on master classes, clinics and performances covering: The Art of Practicing, Snare Drum Fundamentals, Cymbalism, Introduction to Mallet Percussion and more. We are highlighting solo and ensemble sessions allowing them an opportunity to perform and be critiqued on their performance(s).This year we are also featuring a special recital by Dr. Quinten Mallette (East Carolina University). The...
Wednesday, Feb. 21 The Georgia College & State University Department of Music and Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion present “A Book Talk” at 6 p.m. with Dr. Dana Gorzelany-Mostak, associate professor of music and author of “Tracks on the Trail: Popular Music, Race, and the US Presidency.” The talk will be at the Manion with a reception to follow. Gorzelany-Mostak is one of the founders of Trax on the Trail, a website that tracks music used in political campaigns. The talk is free and...
Georgia College & State University's Creative Writing Program and Department of English welcome the 2024 Dr. and Mrs. Barry Darugar Distinguished Visiting lecturer and Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins to campus on March 4, 2024. Q&A: 4-4:45 p.m., College of Arts & Sciences building, room 140 Reading and book signing: 7:30-8:30 p.m., College of Arts & Sciences Auditorium Billy Collins is the author of 12 collections of poetry including The Rain in Portugal, Aimless Love, Horoscopes...
Georgia College & State University's Visiting Writers Series Book Launch for former GCSU Creative Writing Poet-in-Residence Alice Friman, along with readings by MFA Students Daniel Johnston and Christian Gurrola. Feb. 12, 2024 6:30-7:30 p.m. Museum Education Room Alice Friman's new collection On the Overnight Train New and Selected poems will be available for purchase and signing. Alice Friman’s eighth collection of poems, On the Overnight Train: New and Selected from LSU Press. Her...
Growing up, studio fine art senior Mattie Thompson of Savannah was never one to color inside the lines. Instead, she spent most of her life not believing in her art ability until her sophomore year of high school. She took a class in painting in order to graduate and fell in love with it. Thompson’s creation “Milly Squared” was on display at the Leland Gallery in November as part of Georgia College & State University’s Art Department exhibit, “Ephemera.” The exhibit celebrated senior...
For people to respect law enforcement, the criminal justice system must be fair and reasonable—creating policies that make citizens of all classes and races feel safe. These are the words and hope of Montavious Taylor Sr., a Marine veteran, who earned his master’s in criminal justice at Georgia College & State University in December. He wants to be part of the change that makes justice equitable for all people. “I grew up witnessing the good and bad of the criminal justice system,”...
Vivian Cassaniti applied herself 110% at Georgia College & State University. She’ll graduate in December with a degree in both political science and philosophy. In addition, she’s graduating with a concentration in pre-law, several accolades and priceless experiences. “My two majors complemented each other nicely,” Cassaniti said. “Now, I plan to apply to several colleges for my master’s degree while also applying to law school.” Cassaniti is a recent recipient of the Pajari Best...
