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...
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...
Dr. Cook's students are conducting a raffle to raise funds for youth recreation scholarships in the community through Dec. 1. This is a delinquency prevention initiative. Consider donating to this great cause if you have the means to give.
Dr. George Kieh, Georgia College & State University’s 2023 Coverdell Visiting Scholar in the Department of Government & Sociology is hosting a symposium on “Democracy in the World” Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10-11, in the Pat Peterson Museum Education room in Ina Dillard Russell Library. Friday’s symposium will be 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday’s event will be 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Kieh is on sabbatical from Texas Southern University in Houston, where he was dean of the Barbara...
Dr. George Kieh, Georgia College & State University’s 2023 Coverdell Visiting Scholar in the Department of Government & Sociology is hosting a symposium on “Democracy in the World” Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10-11, in the Pat Peterson Museum Education room in Ina Dillard Russell Library. Friday’s symposium will be 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday’s event will be 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Kieh is on sabbatical from Texas Southern University in Houston, where he was dean of the Barbara...
Fall Festival will take place Oct. 25 from 4 until 6 p.m. There will be crafts, games, candy, a costume contest and raffles. Food will be for sale with 100% of the proceeds going toward youth recreation scholarships. The event is presented by Dr. Carrie Cook's class as a juvenile delinquency prevention initiative.
Fall Festival will take place Oct. 25 from 4 until 6 p.m. There will be crafts, games, candy, a costume contest and raffles. Food will be for sale with 100% of the proceeds going toward youth recreation scholarships. The event is presented by Dr. Carrie Cook's class as a juvenile delinquency prevention initiative.
The Mock Trial team, which consists of 23 members and has enjoyed a history of success, will participate in an unprecedented three invitational tournaments this year in preparation for the annual regional competition. From Nov. 11-12, 2023, the team will compete in the Wildcat Classic in Davidson, North Carolina. From Nov. 17-18, 2023, the team will compete in the Derek Morehead and Irene Downs Invitational Tournament in Kansas City, Missouri. Finally, from Jan. 20-21, 2024, the team...
Dr. S.E. Buchanan, department chair of Government and Sociology, was quoted this week by a media outlet in Norway about the legal investigations surrounding the 2020 presidential election Georgia. Verdens Gang (VG) is a preeminent news publication in Norway ready by over 2 million people daily. The article may be found at the following link: https://www.vg.no/nyheter/utenriks/i/nQ2pgo/tidligere-trump-advokat-erkjenner-straffskyld-lover-aa-vitne-mot-trump
Georgia College & State University’s 2023 Coverdell Visiting Scholar Dr. George Kieh—in collaboration with the GCSU Departments of Government & Sociology and History & Geography—will host a student panel discussion on “The State of American Democracy” from 6 to 8 pm. Thursday, Oct. 26, in the Arts & Sciences building, room 263. This discussion involves five students majoring in history and political science. They will present on topics like elections and access to ballots. Questions...
