Monday, October 1
Student Service Project
Wheatley Administration Building | 11:00 am
Our campus-wide service project includes a canned food drive with a friendly competition between our colleges/schools to see who can collect the most. Anyone and everyone is encouraged to bring canned food and help spell out G-S-W in front of Wheatley Administration. This event serves as the official kickoff for Presidential Investiture Week.
Dive-In Movie
Deriso Pool | 8:00 pm
Enjoy watching the latest hit movie Game Night from the comfort of your inner tube or glow-in-the-dark float at GSW's indoor pool with popcorn and candy in hand.
GSW students only.
Tuesday, October 2
Windows to the World: Jaha's Promise Screening
Nursing Auditorium | 6:00 pm
The documentary film Jaha's Promise follows Jaha Dukureh's journey to end FGM (female genital mutilation) in Africa and across the world. Jaha is a GSW alumna and a 2018 Nobel Peace Prize nominee.
GSW students only.
Wednesday, October 3
Griffin Bell Convocation & Distinguished Lecture Series featuring 2018 Nobel Peace Prize nominee Jaha Dukureh
Convocation Hall in the Storm Dome | 11:00 am
Jaha Dukureh, a GSW alumna, will serve as the keynote speaker.
Free and open to the public.
GSW Women's & Men's Soccer Games
Soccer fields | 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
The Hurricanes will face off against the Shaw University Bears.
'Glow Canes' Golf Cart Parade
Storm Dome parking lot and circling campus | 8:00 pm
Come celebrate GSW with a glow-themed golf cart parade featuring carts decorated by student organizations, with multiple awards given to those with the most creative and most spirited carts.
Open to the public.
Glow Party
GSW Lakehouse | immediately following parade until 10:30 pm
Drop by the Lakehouse for music and a bonfire wearing your glow essentials.
GSW students only.
Thursday, October 4
Academic Showcase Tours
Around campus | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Take a tour of GSW's beautiful campus and learn more about our academic programs and a few special projects we have going on. Tours will include GSW's glassblowing studio, the nursing simulation lab, multiple science exhibits and demonstrations, a night sky observation of Saturn & Mars, a poetry reading, and so much more. See tour schedule.
Open to the public and special GSW Investiture guests.
Chamber Concert Series: Faculty and Friends Concert
Jackson Hall | 7:30 pm
Our 2018 Chamber Concert Series continues with performances from the faculty & friends of GSW’s Music Department.
Free and open to the public.
Pre-fest Activities
Intramural field by soccer complex | 8:00 pm
We're kicking off SurgeFest with food trucks, corn hole and other outdoor yard games.
Open to the public.
SurgeFest Music Festival
Intramural field by soccer complex | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Bring your lawn chairs & blankets and join us for a music festival featuring Unbreakable Bloodline with opening band CLoud9 Vibes.
Free and open to the public.
Friday, October 5
Investiture Ceremony
Convocation Hall in the Storm Dome | 11:00 am
Dr. Neal Weaver will be officially inaugurated as GSW’s 11th president during the formal Investiture Ceremony.
Free and open to the public.
Luncheon on the Lawn
Front Lawn | 12:30 pm
Enjoy lunch on the front lawn following the Investiture Ceremony.
Free and open to the public.
First Friday sponsored by GSW
Downtown Americus | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Open to the public.
Roller Skating Rink & DJ Contest
Lenny's Market in Downtown Americus | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Roller skate to the tunes of GSW's Next Top DJ contestants.
Open to the public. Free for GSW students. $2 for ages 5-12, $3 for ages 13 & up.
Additional Activities
Institution Greetings & President Gallery Display
South entrance of the Student Success Center | October 1 - 5 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
GSW students, faculty, staff and guests are encouraged to sign our memory book for President Weaver, view greetings from universities across the nation and view photos of past GSW presidents.
Open to the public.
History of GSW Display
James Earl Carter Library | October 1 - 5 | during open hours
Open to the public.
*All activities are subject to change.
