Health Sciences

Announcement    Wednesday, September 18, 2024
JamBand is an all-abilities band for teens ages 12-18. This band exists to provide accessible opportunities for teenagers of various abilities and learning styles to have successful music experiences. The group will meet once a week for 50 minutes for eight weeks. Participants will receive one-on-one instruction on the instrument of their choice, as well as learn to play in a band. Instruments are provided on campus, but having personal instruments at home to practice on is recommended.Participants...
Event    Wednesday, October 2, 2024
JamBand is an all-abilities band for teens ages 12-18. This band exists to provide accessible opportunities for teenagers of various abilities and learning styles to have successful music experiences. The group will meet once a week for 50 minutes for eight weeks. Participants will receive one-on-one instruction on the instrument of their choice, as well as learn to play in a band. Instruments are provided on campus, but having personal instruments at home to practice on is recommended.Participants...
A multicolored graphic with two black guitars and white text that reads Jam Band.
Announcement    Monday, March 11, 2024
Are you over the age of 21 with full range of motion in hands and arms? You are invited to participate in this study. The purpose of this study is to compare and examine the effectiveness of the flute on individuals with long-COVID breathlessness vs. individuals without long-COVID breathlessness. Within this study, you will be asked to attend 15 sessions total, three times a week for one month. This study will take place April 1 - May 5, and these group sessions will consist of a breath...
Announcement    Monday, January 29, 2024
All Georgia College & State University students are welcome to participate in a free bone density and blood chemistry assessment. The assessment takes about 20 minutes total to complete in the exercise science lab (top floor of the Health Sciences building). Interested students: Please email Kaitlin Van Voorhis kaitlin.vanvoorhis@bocbats.gcsu.edu to schedule a time.   Those with pacemakers, cancer ports, heart issues and/or pregnancy are unable to participate. This is a GCSU IRB approved...
Announcement    Tuesday, January 16, 2024
The Scholars of Health and Human Performance Studies (SHHPS) undergraduate research program is looking for females (18 - 64 years old) to participate in a research study. The purpose of this study is to examine body composition perceptions in females. Tests that will be administered to determine body composition (ratio of body fat to muscle, bone and water) are: dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS), and skinfold/circumference measurements. You will...
Event    Friday, October 27, 2023
Take a study break, bring a friend and join the fun at the GCSU Community Drumming Group. This free event is open to the public. We will meet Friday, October 27, 2023 in Health Sciences Building, Room 116 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., before the Community Drumming Group Facilitator Training.  Saturday, October 28, 2023, join the drumming fun in the Health Sciences Building, Room 116 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., after the Community Drumming Facilitator Workshop. Hand drums will be provided or bring...
Event    Friday, October 27, 2023
Come out and learn community drumming facilitation techniques and group leadership skills through interactive percussion-based gatherings. This free training is presented by Christopher Karow. The two day training will be held in the Health Sciences Building, Room 116.  Friday, October 27, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. will be the Community Drumming Group Facilitator Training. Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. will be the Community Drumming Facilitator Workshop. Instruments...
Announcement    Thursday, October 12, 2023
Science for Georgia, a non-profit organization, will be conducting a four-hour workshop in science communication on our campus Oct. 20. Science communication is a vital skill for success in various fields. Please register for this event to learn effective strategies to communicate complex scientific concepts in plain language to a broad audience. Participants may be students at any level and also Georgia College & State University faculty or staff.   Date: Oct. 20, 2023 Venue: 114...
Event    Friday, October 20, 2023
Science for Georgia, a non-profit organization, will be conducting a four-hour workshop in science communication on our campus Oct. 20. Science communication is a vital skill for success in various fields. Please register for this event to learn effective strategies to communicate complex scientific concepts in plain language to a broad audience. Participants may be students at any level and also Georgia College & State University faculty or staff.   Date: Oct. 20, 2023 Venue: 114...
Announcement    Thursday, September 14, 2023
It is that time of year, and flu shots are here at Student Health Services. We highly recommend that all students get their annual Influenza (flu) vaccine to help keep you healthy this fall semester.  For your convenience, you can get your seasonal flu vaccine on Main Campus in the Health Science Building, Room 213 Thursday, Sept. 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Drop in anytime to get your shot. There is no out-of-pocket fee for the flu vaccine. Please bring your insurance card or insurance...