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Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Feb 2022

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • Georgia Southern Officially Opens Tribute to Armstrong Athletics Friday
  • Junior Achievement Discovery Center Grand Opening Also Set For Friday on Armstrong Campus
  • Vaccine Shots and Boosters Are Available on Campus
  • Spring 2022 Commencement Dates Finalized
  • COVID-19 Testing Available on Campus


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Jan 2022

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • Make a Lasting Impact on Our Students and Our Future
  • Vaccine Shots and Boosters Are Available on Campus
  • 2022 Employee Engagement Survey Info Sessions Are This Week
  • Ethics Training Required For All Employees
  • COVID-19 testing Available on Campus


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Jan 2022

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • It’s Time to Begin the Staff Performance Evaluation Process
  • Temporary Title IX Coordinator Change
  • COVID-19 Testing Available on Campus
  • Vaccine Shots and Boosters Are Available on Campus
  • Free COVID-19 At-Home Tests Now Available for Ordering


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Jan 2022

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • New Staff Evaluation Process is Underway
  • COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation Guidelines Have Been Updated
  • COVID-19 Testing Now Available on Campus
  • Disclose State and State Agency Business Transactions by Jan. 31
  • Vaccine Shots and Boosters Are Still Available on Campus


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Jan 2022

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • Lots of Info is Available Online Related to Our Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • COVID-19 Testing Now Available on Campus
  • New Tool Now Available For Inclusive Excellence ON-Demand Education
  • Vaccine Shots and Boosters Are Free on Campus
  • Leave For COVID-19 Vaccinations Still Available


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Dec 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • CARES Center Availability Over the Break
  • Free COVID-19 Testing Available on Campus
  • Employees Save 25% at University Store and Tech Corner
  • CDC Recommends a COVID-19 Booster Shot For Everyone Age 18 and Above
  • Schedule a COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment Through the MyGS Portal


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Dec 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • Free COVID-19 testing available on campus
  • Fall commencement ceremonies begin this week
  • CDC recommends a COVID-19 booster shot for everyone aged 18 and above
  • Schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment through the MyGS portal
  • Ad Astra to go live Wednesday, Dec. 8


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Nov 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. Expanded COVID-19 testing now available on campus
  • 2. Vaccine shots and boosters are available for scheduling
  • 3. Eagle Experience help wanted
  • 4. Holiday Art Sale Tuesday
  • 5. Apple Sale at Tech Corner


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Nov 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. All are invited to That Great Gretsch Sound! Opening Thursday
  • 2. Vaccine booster doses for qualifying individuals are available for scheduling
  • 3. Employees are invited to be a part of Georgia Southern’s 28th annual Holiday Helper Tree
  • 4. Deadline is today for the 2021-2022 University Awards of Excellence nominations
  • 5. Learn about Georgia Southern’s comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Nov 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • Herty Building on Statesboro Campus fully reopens today
  • That Great Gretsch Sound! Museum opening set for Nov. 18
  • Vaccine booster doses for qualifying individuals are available for scheduling
  • Nominations for the 2021-2022 University Awards of Excellence are now open!
  • TAP application deadline for spring is Nov. 15


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Nov 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. Green Zone lunch and learn scheduled for Thursday
  • 2. Vaccine booster doses for qualifying individuals are available for scheduling
  • 3. Norman Fries Lecture Series speaker presents Tuesday evening
  • 4. USG open enrollment runs through this week
  • 5. Join TRiO Student Support Services for National First-Gen celebration week Nov. 2-8


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Oct 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. Homecoming events start this week
  • 2. This is the last week for $50 vaccine incentives and to sign up for a $1,000 vaccine reward
  • 3. Moderna and Pfizer booster doses for qualifying individuals are available for scheduling in the MyGS portal
  • 4. J&J booster shots are recommended
  • 5. Open House Thursday at Discovery Center on Armstrong Campus in Savannah


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Oct 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. Everyone invited to ‘Celebrate Together’ on the Armstrong Campus on Oct. 21
  • 2. Get $50 for a first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine; register to win $1,000 if you are fully vaccinated
  • 3. Are you interested in teaching professional development courses?
  • 4. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, free and available on campus
  • 5. Flu vaccines are available on campus


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Oct 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. Get $50 for a first shot of the COVID vaccine; register to win $1,000 if you are fully vaccinated
  • 2. Georgia Southern Museum has reopened
  • 3. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, free and available on campus
  • 4. Portion of Armstrong Sports Center parking lot will be closed later this week
  • 5. Many great events are planned this month


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Oct 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. GS EXTENDS its COVID-19 vaccine reward and incentive program; now giving away $20,000
  • 2. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, free and available on campus.
  • 3. Pfizer booster doses for qualifying individuals and Moderna/Pfizer additional doses for the immunocompromised are available for scheduling in the MyGS portal

  • 4. Georgia Southern unveils new Diversity Calendar

  • 5. EAGLE ALERT Emergency Messaging System to be tested Thursday


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Sep 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, free and available on campus.
  • 2. Pfizer booster doses are available to those faculty, staff, and students who are eligible
  • 3. It’s the last week to participate in our COVID-19 vaccine reward and incentive plan!
  • 4. Applicants needed for the new Eagle Support Network (ESN)
  • 5. Reminder that mental health resources are available for employees and students


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Sep 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. Get vaccinated, get rewarded! Now through Sept. 30
  • 2. Now also offering Pfizer! COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, free and available on campus
  • 3. Maximize your well-being credit by getting a COVID-19 vaccine
  • 4. Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month celebration continues through Oct. 15
  • 5. Legal Affairs Boot Camp is underway through Oct. 29


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Sep 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. Get vaccinated, get rewarded! Now through Sept. 30
  • 2. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, free and available on campus
  • 3. Grand opening delayed for That Great Gretsch Sound! Gretsch Museum
  • 4. Maximize your well-being credit by getting a COVID-19 vaccine
  • 5. Everyone is encouraged to wear a mask or face covering while inside campus facilities.


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Sep 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, free and available on campus
  • 2. Get vaccinated, get rewarded! Now through Sept. 30
  • 3. Get in touch with the CARES center for COVID reports or questions
  • 4. Pay codes available for new vaccine administrative leave
  • 5. Dates and times have been set for commencement ceremonies.


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Aug 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. Face coverings available for free on our campuses
  • 2. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, free and available on campus
  • 3. Reminder signage now available for download
  • 4. Reminder that mental health resources are available for employees and students
  • 5. Accurate vaccine information is critical and can help stop common myths and rumors.


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Aug 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. Gov. Kemp encourages all state employees to get vaccinated
  • 2. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, free and available on campus
  • 3. Info about additional vaccine doses for people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised
  • 4. Everyone is encouraged to wear a mask or face covering while inside campus facilities.
  • 5. Budget discussions should be going on in your division right now
  • 6. Get in touch with the CARES center for COVID reports or questions


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Aug 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, free and available on campus
  • 2. Inclusive Excellence funding opportunities are now available
  • 3. The Eagle Experience events continue
  • 4. Everyone is encouraged to wear a mask or face covering while inside campus facilities.
  • 5. Free COVID-19 testing is available in our communities


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Aug 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. Vaccination clinics scheduled for this week
  • 2. Leave options available for vaccinations
  • 3. The Eagle Experience events are underway
  • 4. Everyone is encouraged to wear a mask or face covering while inside campus facilities.
  • 5. Classes start this week
  • 6. Remember you need a parking permit on campus


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University May 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

1. COVID-19 vaccine availability on campus this week

2. Spring Commencement Ceremonies begin Saturday

3. May is Mental Health Awareness Month

4. GS Golf team wins Sun Belt Championship

5. May is Military Appreciation Month


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Apr 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. COVID-19 vaccine availability on campus for the week of April 26-30
  • 2. Research Symposium this week highlights student research
  • 3. College students should prepare now to get both vaccine doses
  • 4. New online toolkit now available to help encourage vaccinations
  • 5. Volunteers sought for Operation Move-In


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Apr 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. Vaccine availability on campus this week
  • 2. GS Women's Tennis wins first Sun Belt title
  • 3. Those vaccinated need to still take precautions
  • 4. Volunteers needed for spring commencement ceremonies
  • 5. COVID-19 vaccines are effective at protecting you from getting sick


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Apr 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. Opportunities for COVID vaccines on our campuses this week -- PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY AND IN ITS ENTIRETY

  • 2. COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective

  • 3. Employee Engagement Survey results discussion now available online

  • 4. Faculty and staff can use ‘Non-Closure Emergency Leave’ to receive the COVID-19 vaccine

  • 5. Inclusive Excellence Climate Survey results presentations now available online


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Apr 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. OneUSG Connect will be offline this weekend
  • 2. Georgia Southern continues COVID-19 vaccinations for the University community
  • 3. COVID-19 vaccine information in our communities
  • 4. Office of Inclusive Excellence funding opportunities
  • 5. Upcoming survey results presentations
  • 6. Georgia Southern vaccine dispensation this week


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Mar 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. COVID-19 vaccine appointments remain available this week
  • 2. Parking will be impacted this week by COVID-19 vaccinations
  • 3. New mental health resources website available for GS employees
  • 4. Reminder to participate in VPBF search
  • 5. Ready to help promote Georgia Southern?


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Mar 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. COVID vaccine being distributed in Statesboro Wednesday and in Savannah on March 30
  • 2. OneUSG Connect Payroll Upcoming Functionality Enhancements
  • 3. The latest information on vaccines
  • 4. COVID-19 testing availability continues in our region
  • 5. Bonus pay will start going out this week
  • 6. Enrollment Services opens Statesboro Campus walk-in service center as second location