Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner Brenda Fitzgerald has provided the attached letter regarding the Zika virus, which outlines awareness and prevention efforts. We wanted to share this letter and information with our campus community to promote awareness and prevention regarding the Zika virus. Additional information can be found on the Georgia Department of Public Health’s […]
Monthly Archives: September 2016
KP CORPORATE RUN/WALK EVENT
ady for the “World’s Largest Office Party” event? Map to GHC tent will be available online September 19th: http://www.kpcorporaterunwalk.com/5k-runwalk/event-day/ Tent Map (look here first to find your company tent ID#) – available here September 19, 2016 If you registered and want to carpool, contact Emily Farmer in Human Resources to contact other participants. Thursday, September 22, […]
USG clips from Sept 13, 2016
University System News: www.myajc.com 4 Ga. schools named top universities in U.S. News rankings http://www.myajc.com/news/news/local-education/4-ga-schools-named-top-universities-in-us-news-ran/nsXQb/?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=85550c9b02-9_13_16&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-85550c9b02-86731974 By Marlon A. Walker – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Four Georgia colleges are among the nation’s best,U.S. News and World Report says in its annual list of top universities. Emory University, Georgia Tech, Mercer University and the University of Georgia made […]
Silent Auction raised $1,329 for Charger Food Pantry
Thank you to all who participated in the Silent Auction during In-Service last month! To the coordinators, the gift donors, the bidders, and the collectors, I am truly grateful for you all and the incredible outpouring of love and genuine concern for our students at GHC who are cared for through the Charger Food Pantry! […]
New Cashier/Accounting Technician
Please join us in welcoming Brandon Pilcher, Cashier/Accounting Technician to our Georgia Highlands College community. Brandon’s primary location will be at the Cartersville Instructional Site. He comes to us from Lindale, GA with a Bachelors from Kennesaw State University. Fun Fact: Brandon is a big Alabama fan! Welcome Brandon!
Banned Books Week Caught Reading Selfie Contest
GHC Libraries are celebrating Banned Books Week all of September! We’re also running a great contest where you could win an awesome GHC prize! “How” you ask? SIMPLE! All you have to do is: Visit you campus GHC library Locate the Selfie/Mug shot wall Take a selfie/mug shot with your favorite banned book Post it […]
GHC Intramural 3 on 3 Basketball
GHC Intramural basketball will start Monday September 26th, 2016. The Intramural basketball will be played in the gym on the Floyd campus. Players will be notified of there teams by Wednesday September 21st, 2016. If you have not signed up for Intramural 3 on 3 basketball and need to sign up contact. Coach J.J. Merritt […]
GHC Intramural Flag Football
GHC Flag Football will start September 30th, 2016. Players will be notified of there teams by next Friday September 23rd, 2016. The first game will kickoff at 12:30pm on the 30th. If anyone that has not signed up for Flag football and is interested in playing contact. Coach J.J. Merritt at 404-399-6363 or email at […]
USG eclips for September 9, 2016
University System News: www.usnews.com 2017 Best Colleges Preview: Top 10 Public Universities Interested in exploring the rankings of these schools and others? Visit usnews.com on Sept. 13. http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2016-09-08/2017-best-colleges-preview-top-10-public-universities?int=a14709 By U.S. News Staff Applying to college is a journey that involves finding the right school, submitting applications and then – if you’re lucky – choosing among […]
Criminal justice student receives $1,000 public safety scholarship
Georgia Highlands College graduate Faruq Lawal has been awarded a $1,000 Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP) Dream Scholarship. He is among 22 top students who will receive the award to encourage their pursuit of law enforcement/public safety careers by the professional public safety officers of LEEP. Full story: https://www.highlands.edu/2016/09/13/criminal-justice-student-receives-1000-public-safety-scholarship/