Have you created your team for the Food Around the Globe Virtual Challenge? Once on the homepage you can join the challenge two ways: Locate the Social icon within the main menu bar. Hover over and locate Challenges. Click on Challenges and it will take you to your My Challenges page. Click JOIN! Locate the […]
Front-Page February #2
Front-Page February #2: Small Group Discussion
GHC nursing students recruited to help administer COVID vaccine
Through a coordinated effort with local healthcare facilities, students in the Georgia Highlands College (GHC) nursing program are using their skills at local vaccine clinics to help administer the COVID-19 vaccine. “We are currently working to administer to healthcare providers, first responders, long-term care facility and adults age 65 and older who are part of […]
USG e-clips for February 2, 2021
University System News: 11Alive Why are variants of the coronavirus more contagious? Scientists are concerned about changes in the component of the virus that allows it to latch onto our cells. Author: Jerry Carnes Variants of the coronavirus are more contagious and could potentially lead to more severe illnesses, but why? It is not unusual […]
Honoring Black History Month: Phillis Wheatley
Join Student Engagement as we honor Black History Month by highlighting former slaves who went on to impact America. “In every human breast, God has implanted a principle, which we call Love of Freedom.” Phillis Wheatley Despite being enslaved, Phillis Wheatley is one of the most well-known 18th century poets. Wheatley was the first enslaved […]
Telehealth Options to Stay Healthy
Both Anthem and Kaiser Permanente offer telehealth options. If you have nonemergency healthcare concerns, telehealth can be a good option. While COVID-19 cannot be confirmed through virtual or remote care, provider teams can help with screening symptoms, assign risk, answer questions and recommend the next steps. USG is continuing to cover all telehealth visits, including […]
ERS Proposed Rule
Pursuant to the actions taken during the regular December 2020 meeting, please see attached a notice of intent from the Board of Trustees of the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) to adopt the following proposed amendments and additions to the Rules and Regulations. Any data, views, or arguments relative to the proposed rule may be submitted […]
Team Georgia – Employee Discounts
Entertainment, Shopping, Technology, Travel, and more! Website: http://team.georgia.gov/discounts/ ATT-State-of-GA-Employee-Sponsorship-Program-with-ATT
USG e-clips for February 1, 2021
University System News: WTOC Small business development center groundbreaking held By Dal Cannady Hinesville, Liberty County, and Georgia Southern University are teaming to give future business owners a place to grow. The small business incubator in Hinesville will be Georgia Southern’s third location. Being here in Hinesville, part of their focus will be helping budding […]
Honoring Black History Month: Frederick Douglass
Join Student Engagement as we honor Black History Month by highlighting former slaves who went on to impact America. “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglas is one of the most well-known abolitionists in history. Enslaved, Douglass eventually purchased his own freedom and started an anti-slavery newspaper. Through his […]