University System News 2014 GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION NEWS: www.macon.com http://www.macon.com/2014/03/08/2980035/study-groups-can-keep-lawmakers.html Study groups can keep lawmakers busy long after session ends BY MAGGIE LEE ATLANTA – State lawmakers, like students, count down to their last day of work before taking a break. For the folks under the Gold Dome, the session lasts just 40 days and […]
Monthly Archives: March 2014
Breaking Bad Habits-Wellness Program
Here’s an interesting article on how to break bad habits. Some of the Psychology professors may have some additional insights. http://www.nextavenue.org/article/2014-02/7-steps-breaking-bad-habit
Wellness Points Winner…….
The Wellness points winner is……Darrell Sorrells! He’s left off where he finished last semester and won a nice gift card to the bookstore. Nice work Darrell! He’s our first two time monthly winner. Although he will no longer be eligible for the monthly prizes, he will be able to win the semester prize in May […]
USG eClips – March 7, 2014
University System News 2014 GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION NEWS: www.ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/senate-approves-budget-with-more-money-for-schools/nd66f/ Senate approves budget with more money for schools; Dems say not enough By James Salzer The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Georgia Senate backed a $20.8 billion election-year state budget Thursday that adds more than $300 million in new education spending for teacher raises and additional school […]
For a lively and entertaining time, come to the Floyd Library to hear author Renea Winchester Tuesday, March 11th at 12:30.
Everyone is invited to meet award winning author Renea Winchester and hear her readings at the Floyd Library Tuesday March 11th at 12:30. Renea was a 2011 nominee for the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance (SIBA) and Georgia Author of the Year awards. She will honor us with the first public reading of her book, Farming, […]
USG eClips – March 6, 2014
University System News 2014 GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION NEWS: www.myajc.com http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/common-core-supporters-rip-bill-that-would-limit-t/nd6dH/?icmp=ajc_internallink_invitationbox_apr2013_ajcstub1 Common Core supporters rip bill that would limit testing of material tied to it BY WAYNE WASHINGTON – THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION Anti-Common Core legislation hit some resistance Wednesday as opponents blasted the bill in front of a House committee and Gov. Nathan Deal pointedly said […]
USG eClips – March 5, 2014
University System News 2014 GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION NEWS: www.myajc.com http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/senate-house-agree-on-budgets-big-ticket-items/nd5pL/?icmp=ajc_internallink_invitationbox_apr2013_ajcstub1 Senate, House agree on budget’s big-ticket items BY JAMES SALZER – THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION Georgia House and Senate leaders agree on most of the big stuff in next year’s $20.8 billion budget: about $300 million extra for schools, more money to help fix the state […]
Chargers head to Final Four
The Chargers take on Central Georgia Tech at 5:30pm today. A trip to the NJCAA National Tournament is on the line as well. Unlike on the women’s side, the men are sending the top two teams from our Region this year You can watch the game live on www.thegcaa.com, click on championship events , then […]
FINAL CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Nomination Deadline is THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2014 GHC’s Graduation is scheduled for May 15, 2014. We ask your help in identifying good candidates to nominate for the two student speaker positions. Student speaker selections will be made for opening and closing remarks. The eligibility requirements are: • Student must be in line to graduate the […]
Softball to Host Doubleheader Wednesday
The Chargers softball team will be hosting a doubleheader today against Southern Union Community College (Ala.) starting at 3PM at Stars Field. All faculty/staff get in free.