University System News: www.myajc.com Bill aims to help more low-income Georgians pay for college https://www.myajc.com/news/local-education/bill-aims-help-more-low-income-georgians-pay-for-college/cOoGC0SBAUpcXuVj6XHywO/ By Eric Stirgus – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia lawmakers passed legislation in the final hours before they left the state Capitol for good this session that many say marks the state’s most expansive effort to help low-income public college students […]
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Library Hosts 3rd Annual Poetry Contest!
GHC Libraries is hosting our 3rd annual poetry contest in honor of National Poetry Month this April! We are accepting student submissions through April 30th [Rules and Poetry Kits will be available at all GHC locations (in the libraries at Floyd, Cartersville, Douglasville, and Paulding, and at Norton Hall in Marietta). The GHC Librarians will […]
USG eclips for March 28, 2018
University System News: www.ajc.com Three ex-governors to lead state funeral for Zell Miller https://www.ajc.com/news/state–regional-govt–politics/three-governors-lead-state-funeral-for-zell-miller/AzZK8ryAsQt8qftzJV3bYK/ Greg Bluestein A day after three former U.S. presidents paid tribute to Zell Miller, a trio of ex-governors will preside over an executive state funeral for the Georgia politician at the state Capitol. Gov. Nathan Deal will be joined Wednesday by […]
Hiking is Walking at a Higher Level
Highlands “Unlikely” Hikers reinforce that hiking is an activity open to those of all levels of fitness. Monthly hikes will be slower paced with plenty of rest breaks and no one made to feel they can’t keep up. THIS FRIDAY is a great time to get out and HIKE: Friday April 6th 1:15 pm Berry […]
Biweekly Payroll Reminder
Good Morning, Timesheet Approval for All Biweekly Employees and Their Managers Employees: Please estimate your work time through April 7th and have all leave request for this pay period entered for approval by 9:00am Tuesday, April 3rd. If you do not enter the time you worked, you will not be paid until the next BW […]
Digital Spring Cleaning – Be Green, Not Blue
As you upgrade your personal devices to the newest options, do you recycle the old equipment? Being green shouldn’t make you blue. Take steps now to remove anxiety later that forgotten sensitive files on your last laptop could become a source of embarrassment or identity theft. Trying to securely delete data at the time you […]
TAP deadline approaching
If you have not yet submitted your Tuition Assistance Program application for Summer Semester, please do so by April 15th Contact Emily Farmer in Human Resources: efarmer@highlands.edu Keep those brain cells sizzling!
Get out and ENJOY SPRING!
Join the group of Highlands”Unlikely” Hikers Friday April 6th Contact Andrea Mathis and meet up with like-minded “unlikely” hikers who want to experience the joys of hiking at a “do-able” pace and have fun while getting fit. Highlands “Unlikely” Hikers reinforce that hiking is an activity open to anyone — for those of all levels […]
USG eclips for March 27, 2018
University System News: www.ajc.com Zell Miller funeral: Jimmy Carter arrives at church https://www.ajc.com/news/traffic/zell-miller-funeral-delays-build-400-due-procession/iktsqCLguRyjmLEaRAC5cP/ Lauren Foreman The Atlanta Journal-Constitution A funeral service today for former Georgia Gov. Zell Miller, the father of the HOPE scholarship who died Friday at the age of 86, is expected to bring heavy traffic to Atlanta. Three former U.S. presidents — […]
USG eclips for March 23, 2018
University System News: www.ajc.com Former governor, senator Zell Miller has died https://www.ajc.com/news/education/former-governor-senator-zell-miller-has-died/aIyOTF6XFbJIGFR3fvFTBK/ Jill Vejnoska Former governor and senator, Zell Miller, died at 86 after suffering from failing health for several years, according to his grandson, Bryan Miller. He was a keynote speaker at a Democratic National Convention — and a Republican National Convention. A United […]