Every once in a while, an obstacle isn’t an obstacle at all. It’s the perfect opportunity. That happened last fall when people on campus noticed the city had no public art ordinance. For years, Milledgeville City Council members said they wanted one. Without one, they had no guidelines for approving municipal art. That void gave a Georgia College & State University policymaking class some real-world experience. By proposing rules for art in the city, that class may also pave the way...
Georgia College & State University’s Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Steve Elliott-Gower will attend the U.S. Army War College’s National Security Seminar (NSS) in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, June 3-6, 2024. NSS is the Army War College’s capstone symposium in which graduating students and invited civilian guests critically examine national security. Elliott-Gower was selected out of several hundred distinguished peers to attend this seminar. The National Security Seminar will...
We challenge your department or organization to sponsor a child or backpack for summer 2024 Camp HOPE of Central Georgia. This is a week-long summer camp for children who have been impacted by domestic violence, sexual abuse and child abuse. The program is part of the One Safe Place Macon Family Justice Center and Crisis Line and Safe House. Sponsor a child for one week at Camp HOPE for $400 Sponsor a child’s Camp HOPE backpack for $100 Donate at this link: https://acommunitythrives.mightycause.com/story/Gcsucamphope...
The Georgia College & State University Mock Trial team competed at the American Mock Trial Association's regional tournament this past weekend and defeated three other universities. GCSU defeated Duke University--which was ranked fifth in the country last year, the University of Alabama and the College of Charleston. Additionally, Stelios Spirou won an Outstanding Attorney award, which is his third of the season, which is given to the top 10 out of 72 attorneys. This has been the most...
We are relaunching the Sociology Debunkers Club. If you care about social issues, sociology or similar practices join us March 4 at 7 p.m. in A&S 338 for our first interest meeting. We'll be talking about what sociology is, why we choose to study it and how sociology ties into other majors. Snacks will be provided.
We are relaunching the Sociology Debunkers Club. If you care about social issues, sociology or similar practices join us March 4 at 7 p.m. in A&S 338 for our first interest meeting. We'll be talking about what sociology is, why we choose to study it and how sociology ties into other majors. Snacks will be provided.
On Jan. 20-21, 2024, the Mock Trial Team, housed in the Department of Government and Sociology, competed in the Third Annual Queen's City Classic Invitational at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. The team, consisting of Stelios Spirou, Hanna Holcomb, Matthew Ross, Montana Arnold, Riley Kate Miller, Derek Kim, Grace King, Mack Deaver and Drake Wood defeated Boston College, the University of Richmond, High Point University and Austin College and received Honorable Mention as...
Dr. Scott E. Buchanan, Department chair of Government and Sociology and professor of Political Science, recently provided political analysis on the 2024 Republican primary. Dr. Buchanan's column appeared in the Charleston Mercury, a monthly newspaper in Charleston, South Carolina. The article may be found here: https://www.charlestonmercury.com/single-post/2024-the-year-of-the-political-circus
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...