The 2024 Georgia Election Administration Symposium will be held at Georgia College & State University in Peabody Auditorium on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. This symposium will include panels of current and former state and local election officials from across the state of Georgia, who will educate the public on the election process and the nature of their roles as election administrators. Panels will convene at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Georgia election officials, faculty and GCSU election administration...
The 2024 Georgia Election Administration Symposium will be held at Georgia College & State University in Peabody Auditorium on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. This symposium will include panels of current and former state and local election officials from across the state of Georgia, who will educate the public on the election process and the nature of their roles as election administrators. Panels will convene at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Georgia election officials, faculty and GCSU election administration...
Monday, Sept. 30 – Frontline DefendersStart time: 6 p.m.Location: Peabody AuditoriumThe perils and problems of polarized politics for those doing the work of elections in our communities; what you need to know and do; hosted by Professor Claire SandersTuesday, Oct. 1 – The Threat of DisinformationStart time: 5:00 p.m.Location: Pat Peterson Museum Education RoomWhat happens when voters meet misinformation and bad actors perpetuating disinformation and how to navigate this environment...
Monday, Sept. 30 – Frontline DefendersStart time: 6 p.m.Location: Peabody AuditoriumThe perils and problems of polarized politics for those doing the work of elections in our communities; what you need to know and do; hosted by Professor Claire SandersTuesday, Oct. 1 – The Threat of DisinformationStart time: 5 p.m.Location: Pat Peterson Museum Education RoomWhat happens when voters meet misinformation and bad actors perpetuating disinformation and how to navigate this environment...
We all know the traits of a proper bobcat. They leap 12 feet to catch prey. They can see in the dark and run 30 miles per hour. They’re extremely territorial.Now we can add another characteristic to the tufted-eared, bob-tailed cat: Taking responsibility for the management and duties of a voting precinct.Five Georgia College & State University Bobcats did exactly that at polling locations in two counties during Tuesday’s Georgia Primary Elections. “Five students in two counties—that’s...
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...
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...
Few today in the United States have borne the kind of scars Dr. George Kieh has for freedom. Born and raised on a rubber plantation in Liberia, Georgia College & State University’s latest Coverdell Visiting Scholar learned about injustice firsthand. His father worked the plantation 35 years, and treatment for laborers could be harsh. By middle school, Kieh had organized his first social-justice movement. He later became president of the University of Liberia’s Student Government...
