University System News: Gwinnett Daily Post Reports of COVID-19 at UGA hit semester low UGA News Service Cases of COVID-19 reached an all-time low for the semester at the University of Georgia, with 47 cases reported for the week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3. The latest figure, a 48% decrease from the previous week, shows an […]
USG e-clips for October 8, 2021
Albany Herald ABAC, Valdosta State partner to support south Georgia writing, communication grads From staff reports A new partnership between Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and Valdosta State University ensures ABAC graduates a direct route to furthering their careers in writing and communication. The partnership grants ABAC graduates who earn a bachelor of science degree in […]
Disability Etiquette
Many people feel uncomfortable around individuals with disabilities, uncertain how to act in their presence. How can we promote inclusion and show respect when we’re unsure what to do? The DC Office of Disability Rights (ODR) created the following short video on disability etiquette. Watch the protagonist, Bob, as he learns how to interact with […]
2021 President’s Holiday Card Art Contest
Time is running out for GHC students to compete in the 2021 art contest: DEADLINE to submit entries is Monday, October 18th Please help the President’s Office promote the 2021 art contest to current students (see student email below). This is a great opportunity for GHC students on several levels: having their original art represent […]
OneUSG Connect Will Be Unavailable 11:15 p.m., October 8, 2021, – 12 p.m., October 9, 2021
Good Morning, OneUSG Connect will be unavailable to all University System of Georgia employees from 11:15 p.m., Friday, October 8, 2021, until 12 p.m., Saturday, October 9, 2021. During this time, Employee Self Service and Manager Self Service will not be available. Timeclocks and Benefits will be available. If you have any questions, please email […]
GHC celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with guest speaker
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Georgia Highlands College (GHC) held a virtual presentation on Tuesday, Oct. 5, featuring Rafael Ocasio, the Charles A. Dana Professor of Spanish at Agnes Scott College, as he discussed traditional folk stories and legends from Puerto Rico. The presentation centered around his book, “Folk Stories from the Hills […]
OneUSG Connect Will Be Unavailable 11:15 p.m., October 8, 2021, – 12 p.m., October 9, 2021
Good Morning, OneUSG Connect will be unavailable to all University System of Georgia employees from 11:15 p.m., Friday, October 8, 2021, until 12 p.m., Saturday, October 9, 2021. During this time, Employee Self Service and Manager Self Service will not be available. Timeclocks and Benefits will be available. If you have any questions, please email […]
Recording of Dr. Ocasio’s Discussion on the Folk Stories of Puerto Rico
If you missed Dr. Ocasio’s discussion or just want to see it again, the recording is available here. Thank you!
Entrepreneur and state board member to speak on experience and the power of mentorship and collaboration
On Wednesday (Oct. 6), the Georgia Highlands College School of Business and Professional Studies will continue its Entrepreneur Speaker Series with Cade Joiner, founder of Shred-X Secure Document and strategic partner at Brookwell Capital. “I will discuss habits like finding a mentor, reading, building a great team, having a positive mental outlook and taking time […]
GHC Paulding’s Bagby Building closed October 7-11
The chiller is no longer functioning in Paulding’s Bagby Building and needs to be replaced. David Van Hook has arranged for this to take place as soon as possible with the least amount of disruption. GHC Paulding’s Bagby Building (old building) and parking lot is closed to staff, faculty, and students Thursday through Monday, October […]