2017 News Archives
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Accommodations for TestingAccommodations for Graduate Level Standardized Tests In order to apply for admission into a graduate program, an individual must complete the appropriate graduate level examination.… more » |
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National RecognitionPanther Activities Council Receives National Recognition The Newton campus Panther Activities Council received the 2017 Boyd Jones National Programming Organization of the Year award at… more » |
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Lights, Camera, Lead!It’s that time of the year again. Do you think you have what it takes to lead the largest student-run organization on campus? Spotlight Programs… more » |
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Men’s Health MonthJune is nationally recognized as Men’s Health Month. The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage… more » |
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Where to Live on Campus in SummerWhen summertime hits the campus horizon and students think they have no place to stay and nothing fun to do, University Commons is here to… more » |
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Packing & Moving Back to CollegeSummer is in full swing. Students may be back in the family home for the next couple of months. While August seems a long way… more » |
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Women's Health WeekNational Women’s Health Week is an observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on… more » |
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New Leaders Excited About New YearStudent media leadership for 2017-18 will focus on fresh faces and new ideas as six entirely new leaders take the helm of the university’s six… more » |
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Cultural Humility & Cultural CompetenceThe Multicultural Center never stops learning. The term multicultural is a deep well of a word, and to strive towards multicultural competence is to never… more » |
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Drowsy Driving Can Be DeadlyThis has probably happened to many students. They are driving on a long trip, traveling alone or at night or perhaps just off from a… more » |
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Take Back the Night!1 in 3 women worldwide experience some form of sexual violence or intimate partner violence. 1 in 6 men experience sexual violence or intimate… more » |
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How to AdultAre colleges fully preparing graduates to be competent adults and professionals? This is an ongoing debate among employers, educators and students. According to a survey… more » |
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How to React When Trauma is Trending13 Reasons Why is the latest Netflix show everyone is obsessed with. While it’s received a lot of praise for its diversity, for flipping the… more » |
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2017-2018 SGA Election Results Are In!Georgia State University held a general election for the 2017-2018 executive and legislative candidates of the Student Government Association (SGA) on Monday, April 3 –… more » |
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What is Advocacy?Advocacy is the act of supporting a particular cause for a specific desired outcome. An advocate speaks up for someone to help them get their… more » |
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Fortune Onwuzuruike Receives Trotter AwardThe spring 2017 recipient of the Nell Hamilton Trotter Award is Fortune Onwuzuruike, a health informatics major from Marietta, Georgia. His time at Georgia State… more » |
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SGA Presidential Debate Round-upGeorgia State’s Student Government Association (SGA) Presidential debates took place on March 28. The night showcased three potential candidates to take the place of current… more » |
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Empowering Nature of Self-AdvocacyMany students with disabilities can attest to the saying “you never get anything if you don’t ask”. Students with disabilities who have letter that outlines… more » |
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Students Top Best of the South AwardsGeorgia State students brought home the gold from the Southeast Journalism Conference’s (SEJC) Best of the South competition, winning Best College Newspaper, College Journalist of… more » |
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National Crime Victims' Rights WeekEvery year in April, the Office for the Victims of Crime (OVC) helps lead communities throughout the… more » |
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Spring Into Action!Now that sunny days are starting to come back, it’s a good time to amplify up that exercise routine. The health benefits of regular exercise… more » |
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Benefits of Volunteering for Mind and BodyVolunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for the volunteer. Volunteering and… more » |
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Gender as CultureThe Multicultural Center is the place for both traditional and non-traditional notions of multiculturalism. The Multicultural Center supports, discusses and celebrate the widely-varied ethnic cultures… more » |
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Leaders in Training Program LaunchThis semester, Leadership Development launched a brand new leadership series called the Leaders in Training Program (LIT). LIT is a 10-week leadership experience where students… more » |
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How to Stay Safe this Spring BreakSpring break is right around the corner. While making plans for spring break, keep in mind how important it is to stay safe while on… more » |
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Students Rate Stress Number One Health ProblemGeorgia State University recently received survey data from the American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA), where students answered over 300 questions covering various… more » |
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Internet Addiction and Academic PerformanceAccording to USA Today, 71% of those with internet addiction are between the ages of 18 to 24. The study also… more » |
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Love Your Body MonthOn a daily basis, we see advertisements on television, in magazines and on social media displaying society’s definition of perfection. February is Love Your Body… more » |
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How to Stay Healthy This Winter!With colder weather comes longer lines at the Student Health Clinic and pharmacies around campus. This winter, beat common sicknesses by focusing on the immune… more » |
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Greater Independence Through TechnologyAn assistive technology device is “any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used… more » |
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Keeping Your Balance in Times of ChangeChange is always around the corner. Whether looking forward to change or struggling with it, change has effects on the mind and body. In the… more » |
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Kappa Sigma ReturnsGreek Life is pleased to announce the return of Kappa Sigma to the Greek community. The group officially returned to Georgia State in January 2017… more » |
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Student Success Through Civic EngagementMany majors or career paths in college require students to have a certain amount of community service hours. Georgia State University Housing offers multiple opportunities… more » |
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Why Hackers Prey on College StudentsWith their vast stores of personal data and expensive research, universities are prime targets for hackers looking to graduate from swiping credit card numbers. ~… more » |
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Diversity of Services and ProgramsThe words diversity and demographics are often used interchangeably. Students who put the word diversity in the search… more » |
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Resolutions You Can Stick To!It’s easy to get caught up in the New Year’s resolution trend.The majority of people make resolutions to lose weight or earn more money in… more » |
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Paintball Club: World Cup ChampionsThe Paintball Club at Georgia State University is one of twenty-four current Sport Clubs sponsored by Recreational Services. Sport Clubs sponsored by Recreational Services are… more » |