Herty Hall

The Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences is pleased to announce a position for Office Coordinator, starting in June 2024. For more information regarding the job responsibilities, please refer to the position posting on Georgia College & State University's Employment page and submit your application.

Dr. Wayne Clough, secretary emeritus, Smithsonian Institution (2008-2014) and president emeritus, Georgia Institute of Technology (1994-2008), recently visited the William P. Wall Museum of Natural History at Georgia College & State University. Dr. Clough was on campus completing research for a book detailing the scientifically important fossil discoveries from the state. He was hosted by Dr. Al Mead and the museum staff, and met with Provost Spirou and Dean Tenbus during his visit...

Georgia College & State University’s Chemistry Department and Science Education Center will hold its biggest celebration of the year—a free Family Fun Night filled with hands-on science activities from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at Herty Hall. Family Fun Night is part of National Chemistry Week (NCW), a community-based program of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Its goal is to promote the importance of chemistry for quality of life. This year’s theme, “The Healing Power of...

Due to last year's popularity--Georgia College & State University is making Forensics Night an annual event. This year's 'whodunit' will be 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, in Herty Hall, room 354. “Forensics Night” is a chance for campus and community residents to help the university’s bobcat mascot Thunder stop a crime. Open to the public and for all ages, the evening is part of national Forensics Week. This year's mystery involves hands-on experiments in Herty Hall science labs,...

Unfortunately, the weather does not seem to be cooperating with us! Due to cloud cover and the possibility of rain, we are rescheduling our Sky Viewing Events for this weekend. New Events: 1. Friday, JAN 20 7:30-9:00 pm - Planetarium Movies (shows run every 35-40 minutes) Planetarium is located inside the Natural History Museum on the 1st floor of Herty Hall. 2. Monday, JAN 23 6:00-9:00 pm - Sky Viewing on GCSU Front Campus Lawn! Using multiple telescopes we will view the Moon and...