Born out of the need to maximize the Georgia College student experience, the Student Giving Society (SGS) was formed in January. Senior Class Giving transformed into the Student Giving Society to be more inclusive of its entire student body. To date, 153 students have raised more than $3,106 to support 22 various funds across campus. These include: A Seat at the Table Annual Food Scholarship—feeding students who otherwise may not be able to eat at Georgia College, as one in three...
An artist by nature, Dorothy “Dottie” Brown, ’81, was chair of Georgia College’s Art Department for 16 years, starting in 1985. However, she did so much more. Her involvement with the community speaks volumes. She continues to share her gift of art with the community and encourages others to follow suit. During her time as chair of the Art Department, Brown taught and advised students. “I just loved it," she said. “I also loved teaching. When you advise students within your department,...
Terra Gallemore Hitchcock’s, ’97, ’00, career has led her to work at Georgia Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, Mercer University, Miller Middle School and now Cirrus Academy Charter School as director of the Fine Arts program. But dance had always captivated her. “Dance has always been my first love,” she said. “It was always calling me.” Her passion began at the age of five, where she would dance in front of the mirror in her mother’s bedroom, impersonating Janet Jackson,...
The Coronavirus has created hardship for Georgia College students, making it extremely difficult for them to fund basic necessities. Georgia College has received more than 260 requests from students needing financial assistance. For many, losing a job means they won’t be able to pay for food, medicine, rent or utilities. Others can’t go home because the risk is too great to their families who have compromised immune systems. The Helping Hands Hardship Fund was originally conceived...
April 13, 2020- 4:17 p.m. Recognizing the unique situation we are facing with COVID-19 and the shift to fully online classes, Georgia College has decided to extend the last day to drop with a W grade through Friday, April 24. If you would like to pursue this option, you may use your Unify/PAWS account to make this change to your schedule. I strongly encourage you to speak with your academic advisor and your instructor before making a decision to drop a class. You will want to consider...
Name: Natalie Sharp '13 Age: 27 Major at GC: English (literature concentration) Why did you choose Georgia College? When I started college, I was 17, so it was important to me to go somewhere that I could define myself without getting lost. GC struck that balance for me, and I really enjoyed my campus visit. Did you have a favorite professor or class? Definitely. The two classes that stand out for me most now are hip-hop literature and culture with Dr. Beauty Bragg and America’s...
Kendyl Lewis has the heart of a public servant. The Georgia College junior not only started an organization on campus to help students with food insecurity, she’s also championed the initiative in the community. Couple her service with her stellar academic record and double majors in psychology and economics, and you see why she’s been named a finalist for the coveted Truman Scholarship. This year 773 students applied for the scholarship named in honor of President Harry Truman. Lewis...
It’s always been part of Georgia College’s DNA, as one professor said recently. But—with undergraduate research now officially dubbed a “transformative experience” and part of GC Journeys’ high-impact practices—investigative opportunities at Georgia College are gathering even more momentum. After 23 years of its own annual research conference on campus—the university last year started a new state program called, “Posters at the Capitol.” It has published the only national book on student...