Community Engagement and Service, Office of

Event    Friday, October 6, 2023
Lots of events in downtown Milledgeville are being planned for Friday, Oct. 6. Take a look at everything that you can do all in one evening. Enjoy live music at The Milly Farmers Market which is held every first and third Friday of the month from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Pavilion, located at 222 E. Hancock St. Local and sustainable farmers will be selling items to the community. The Milly Farmers Market is a double SNAP/EBT approved market. Attend Milledgeville Main Street's First Friday...
Announcement    Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Park(ing) Day is a day where people across the world repurpose parking spaces for one day and convert them into tiny parks, places for art, play and/or activism. This year the focus will be pollinators.  For more information, please click here.  This event is made possible through a collaboration among The Office of Sustainability, American Society of Landscape Artists and The Office of Community Engagement and Service. 
Event    Friday, September 15, 2023
Park(ing) Day is a day where people across the world repurpose parking spaces for one day and convert them into tiny parks, places for art, play and/or activism. This year the focus will be pollinators.  For more information, please click here. This event is made possible through a collaboration among The Office of Sustainability, American Society of Landscape Artists and The Office of Community Engagement and Service. 
Announcement    Monday, September 11, 2023
The American Red Cross is seeking donors and volunteers for the blood drive Sept. 12 and 13. The blood drive will be held in the Maxwell Student Union in Donahoo Lounge - first floor.  To make a donation appointment: Click here to schedule your visit. To volunteer to assist with the blood drive: Visit the GCSU GivePulse website to sign up to help with canteen, check-in or tabling. Click to register for a shift.
Event    Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The American Red Cross is seeking donors and volunteers for the blood drive Sept. 12 and 13. The blood drive will be in the Maxwell Student Union in Donahoo Lounge - first floor.  To make a donation appointment: Click here to schedule your visit. To volunteer to assist with the blood drive: Visit the GCSU GivePulse website to sign up to help with canteen, check-in, or tabling. Click to register for a shift.
flyer with dates of blood drive.
Announcement    Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Instead of sleeping in the weekend before classes start—all first-year students will get a lesson in volunteering at a university known for its community service. Georgia College & State University’s annual GCSU Gives Day is 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. It’s a day when a flood of freshly moved-in freshmen disperse throughout their new community, Milledgeville, to learn the importance of giving back. The expected economic impact of this year’s donated labor is $120,000. “GCSU...
Event    Saturday, August 19, 2023
Instead of sleeping in the weekend before classes start—all first-year students will get a lesson in volunteering at a university known for its community service. Georgia College & State University’s annual GCSU Gives Day is 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. It’s a day when a flood of freshly moved-in freshmen disperse throughout their new community, Milledgeville, to learn the importance of giving back. The expected economic impact of this year’s donated labor is $120,000. “GCSU...
Students give a thumbs up on a past GCSU Gives Day.
Announcement    Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Cruise down to the 100 block of North Wayne Street for First Friday: Classic Car Show on Aug. 4 from 6 until 8 p.m.! This event is free and open to the community with lots of activities and fun to enjoy including: Over 30 classic cars from Old Capital Car Club Live music by the Hypertension Band Local food vendors Pooch kissing booth from Pink Poodle Grooming Activities, games and giveaways from sponsors and non-profit organizations For a full list of activities and vendors,...
Event    Friday, August 4, 2023
Cruise down to the 100 block of North Wayne Street for First Friday: Classic Car Show Aug. 4 from 6 until 8 p.m.! This event is free and open to the community with lots of activities and fun to enjoy including: Over 30 classic cars from Old Capital Car Club Live music by the Hypertension Band Local food vendors Pooch kissing booth from Pink Poodle Grooming Activities, games and giveaways from sponsors and non-profit organizations For a full list of activities and vendors, view...
Photo of a car with first friday logo text
Announcement    Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Calling all faculty, staff, alumni and returning students! GCSU Gives Day is Saturday, Aug. 19, and your help is needed to make it a success! Register to be a Site Lead. We need faculty, staff, alumni and returning students to serve as Site Leaders at these project locations to help our non-profit partners. The deadline to register to be a Site Lead is this Friday, Aug. 4.  During this half-day of service, incoming first-year students participate in various community service projects...