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A special talk with Visiting Writer James Simmons III:  A History of Ghost: The Alchemy of Expropriating Family History to Conjure Fiction
Event    Thursday, October 1, 2026
 This talk will focus on the process of using the archives to write fiction. James Simmons will discuss how he used primary and secondary sources to write his recently-published speculative historical fiction novel - A Ghost Among Magnolias (Lanternfish Press, 2026). We will look at the newspaper articles, family lore, personal history, and historical texts which inspired this story about his ancestors, some of whom were from Milledgeville. We will also investigate the question: What...
Quick workshop for on-campus printing 
Announcement    Monday, September 21, 2026
New to campus printing or need a refresher? This workshop walks you through how to print using the university’s printing system, from sending jobs to a printer to releasing and troubleshooting prints. Hosted by the library, the session is open to all and designed to save you time, reduce frustration and help you confidently use campus resources.Workshop Details:Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 5 p.m. Ina Dillard Russell Library, Room 241RSVP here!Have a question? Contact Elizabeth Hobbs at elizabeth.hobbs@...
Quick workshop for on-campus printing 
Event    Tuesday, September 29, 2026
New to campus printing or need a refresher? This workshop walks you through how to print using the university’s printing system, from sending jobs to a printer to releasing and troubleshooting prints. Hosted by the library, the session is open to all and designed to save you time, reduce frustration and help you confidently use campus resources.Workshop Details:Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 5 p.m. Ina Dillard Russell Library, Room 241RSVP here!Have a question? Contact Elizabeth Hobbs at elizabeth.hobbs@...
Craft night at the library: Fall leaf garland
Announcement    Monday, September 14, 2026
Kick off the first day of autumn with a relaxing craft night at Russell Library. Create a charming fall leaf garland and enjoy a cozy evening of creativity and seasonal fun.Workshop DetailsTuesday: Sept. 22, at 5 p.m.  -  7 p.m.Ina Dillard Russell Library, Room 241RSVP here!Have a question? Contact Elizabeth Hobbs at elizabeth.hobbs@gcsu.edu.
Craft night at the library: Fall leaf garland
Event    Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Kick off the first day of autumn with a relaxing craft night at Russell Library. Create a charming fall leaf garland and enjoy a cozy evening of creativity and seasonal fun.Workshop DetailsTuesday: Sept. 22, at 5 p.m.  -  7 p.m.Ina Dillard Russell Library, Room 241RSVP here!Have a question? Contact Elizabeth Hobbs at elizabeth.hobbs@gcsu.edu.
Sign up for a PINES library card
Announcement    Thursday, September 10, 2026
Unlock access to libraries across Georgia! Stop by Russell Library to register for a PINES library card and enjoy borrowing privileges and library services at participating locations statewide, including Milledgeville.Details:Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Ina Dillard Russell Library, the 2nd floor Circulation DeskHave a question? Contact Elizabeth Hobbs at elizabeth.hobbs@gcsu.edu.
Sign up for a PINES library card
Event    Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Unlock access to libraries across Georgia! Stop by Russell Library to register for a PINES library card and enjoy borrowing privileges and library services at participating locations statewide, including Milledgeville.Details:Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Ina Dillard Russell Library, the 2nd floor Circulation DeskHave a question? Contact Elizabeth Hobbs at elizabeth.hobbs@gcsu.edu.
GCSU Purchasing Training
Announcement    Tuesday, September 8, 2026
University approvers, requisitioners, and other employees involved in the purchasing process are invited to attend GCSU Purchasing Training. This training will provide an overview of purchasing procedures, processes, and best practices to help ensure transactions are completed accurately and efficiently. We will include a brief segment for P-Card Users and Approvers in attendance.Date: Monday, Sept. 21Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m.Location: Pat Peterson Conference Room All employees involved...
GCSU Purchasing Training
Event    Monday, September 21, 2026
University approvers, requisitioners, and other employees involved in the purchasing process are invited to attend GCSU Purchasing Training. This training will provide an overview of purchasing procedures, processes, and best practices to help ensure transactions are completed accurately and efficiently. We will include a briefsegment for P-Card Users and Approvers in attendance.Date: Monday, Sept. 21Time: 1 -2:30 p.m.Location: Pat Peterson Conference RoomAll employees involved in...
Accessibility Essentials: Creating Accessible Multimedia
Announcement    Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.Additional Date: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026Additional Time: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.Location/Format: Library 376Description: Discover best practices for creating accessible videos, audio and images. Learn about captions, transcripts, alternative text, decorative images and other techniques that help ensure multimedia content is accessible to everyone.Facilitator(s): Jaclyn & Simeco
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