Russell Library

Got a story to tell about Central State Hospital (CSH)? Consider sharing your story for an oral history project in Georgia College & State University’s Special Collections section at Ina Dillard Russell Library. In its 180-year existence, the hospital has held a unique place in the nation’s contested past treatment of people living with mental illness. It left an indelible mark on our local community’s history and identity. Lost within the sensationalized history of the hospital is...

All GCSU Staff are invited to a "cozy conversation" about what's happening with our Quality Enhancement Plan, Bobcats FIRST. Come to learn more about this campus-wide initiative, and tell us how your department wants to be involved.

Please join us this Wednesday, November 15 from 12-12:50 pm on the 2nd floor of Russell Library, room 241 for an engaging conversation facilitated by Senior Political Science major Nicholas Wimbish on " The post-Dobbs Era: Would a national abortion ban subvert Democracv, states rights and the highest court’s ruling?"  The following background articles may be referenced during the discussion; https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/12/magazine/abortion-laws-states.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/07/us/politics/ohio-abortion-amendment.html?searchResultPosition=4...

War continues in the Ukraine. Widespread conflict threatens the Middle East. Around the world—according to a study released this month by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA)—democracy is on the decline. Amid this turmoil, a voice from Georgia College & State University cries out this warning: “Don’t go down that path.”  “In an autocracy, you got to go with the program. There’s no room for independent views,” said Dr. George Kieh, Georgia College’s 2023...

Please note if you are a student who receives testing accommodations, as approved by the Student Disability Resource Center, you may now schedule appointments for your final exams. The registration deadline to schedule final exams for the Center for Testing will be Nov. 27, 2023.  For more information, please visit the Testing Center website. Or you may call the Center for Testing at 478-445-5016 if you have any questions.   

The last day for legislative testing including special administration appointments will be Dec. 8.  Seats are still available for students needing to satisfy their legislative requirement(s).  Students must register online at www.gcsu.edu/testingcenter and follow the instructions.  If you have any questions, please email us at gctesting@gcsu.edu.   

Please join us Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 12-12:50 p.m. on the second floor of Russell Library, room 241 for an engaging conversation facilitated by Dr. Harold Mock, assistant professor of history and director of Leadership Programs on "Are we in a new Cold War?"  The following background article may be referenced during the discussion so feel free to read it before the conversation: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/13/world/europe/biden-nato-cold-war-russia-ukraine.html Times Talk at...