University System News: www.daily-tribune.com GHC breaks ground on new academic center http://www.daily-tribune.com/newsx/item/7878-ghc-breaks-ground-on-new-academic-center Written by Neil McGahee Ground was officially broken for a new academic building on the Cartersville campus of Georgia Highlands College which will house primarily STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) curriculum courses. Taking part in the ceremony was, from left, Dr. […]
Monthly Archives: May 2017
USG eclips for April 28, 2017
University System News: www.military-technologies.net Georgia’s Chancellor, Panama’s President and Florida Congressman Keynote 2017 Spring Commencement http://www.military-technologies.net/2017/04/27/georgias-chancellor-panamas-president-and-florida-congressman-keynote-2017-spring-commencement/ Georgia Tech graduates will be sent off to their next phase of life with inspiring words from a trio of officials in three ceremonies scheduled May 5-6 at McCamish Pavilion on campus. In the Ph.D. and Master’s Ceremony, 7 […]
USG eclips for May 1, 2017
University System News: www.myajc.com Georgia Tech grads make up chunk of Silicon Valley employees — more than any Ivy League schools http://www.myajc.com/news/local/georgia-tech-grads-make-chunk-silicon-valley-employees-more-than-any-ivy-league-schools/BcSJPlkGXujTqj3kKuToaI/ By Fiza Pirani – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution If you want a job at one of Silicon Valley’s coveted tech companies such as Google, Apple, Amazon or Facebook, a degree from the Georgia Institute […]
USG eclips for May 2, 2017
University System News: www.news.wabe.org Georgia’s Job Market Looks Strong For New College Grads http://news.wabe.org/post/georgias-job-market-looks-strong-new-college-grads?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=2bfd5f0d84-eGaMorning-5_2_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-2bfd5f0d84-86731974&mc_cid=2bfd5f0d84&mc_eid=32a9bd3c56 By JOHN LORINC Students graduating from college this month may have a good chance of finding employment within Georgia. “The unemployment rate is basically back to where it was before the Great Recession. And we’re not staring into another recession for […]
USG eclips for May 3, 2017
University System News: www.bizjournals.com Georgia State President Mark Becker and his wife giving school $500,000 http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2017/05/03/georgia-state-president-mark-becker-and-his-wife.html David Allison Editor, Atlanta Business Chronicle Big blue is getting some big green. Georgia State University said Wednesday that President Mark Becker and his wife, Laura Voisinet, will give the school $500,000 to support of student scholarships, athletics and […]
GHC commencement speaker to show graduates just how far alumni can go
GHC alumnus Joseph “Joey” Johnson will be the 2017 commencement speaker, where he will address GHC’s 689 graduating students on May 13th at The Forum River Center in downtown Rome at 1PM. Joey, who earned a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine just this year, has had an incredible journey: he went from working 70 hours a […]
Gil-Express & Intercampus Loan Downtime
The last day for requesting books through GIL-Express and inter-campus loan is Thursday, May 4. Both of these services will be down from May 5 – May 26. If you need to borrow a book from another GHC Library, please contact the library directly.
Healthy Tips by Text
In addition to information about health resources and discounts on products and services you might need, you’ll get wellness tips that help you eat better and move more along with reminders about health screenings and prevention information. To sign up, text HEALTHYTIPS to 268436. healthy-tips
Caught?
Did you catch someone in the act of great customer service, teaching or caring? Do you want to recognize someone who had a great idea? Let them know they were caught! Simply go to the Employee recognition page, http://www2.highlands.edu/site/recognition to submit a nomination from the navigation list on the right side of the webpage.
VALIC APPOINTMENTS
Looking ahead and planning for the future is very important. Valic can help you with investing in your future! This is available to part-time and full-time employees. Valic will be at Heritage Hall, Friday, May 19th to discuss: GHC Retirement Savings Accounts Teacher Retirement System Optional Retirement Plan Social Security Setting up New Accounts Reviewing Current Accounts Financial […]