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. 17. 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...
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. 17. 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...
You may have read the book “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein as a child. It follows the life of a tree and a boy. As the boy grows, he takes more and more from the tree, yet the tree continues to willingly give. The book has a much deeper meaning than just helping young children learn to read. It highlights the lasting impact those willing to “give” can have on others. This book inspired an award at Georgia College by the same name. Since 1996, it’s been given by the GIVE Center...
For 24 years, The GIVE Center has helped connect students to volunteer opportunities and the Milledgeville community—creating a legacy of giving and philanthropy. The class of 2021 has made its impact on Milledgeville, with several students exceeding 1000 volunteer service hours. Here's what they said about the organizations they're involved with, why they value community service and how they encourage others to get involved. Kelly Bousquette 4 Majors - Psychology, Sociology,...
