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Second annual Day of Giving set for Sep. 10
GSW's second annual Day of Giving will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2020. In this 24-hour giving challenge, we will bring the campus and community together to raise money and awareness for special University projects such as facility enhancements, scholarship funds, and student success in academics and engagement.
Alongside traditional monetary gifts, you can also participate in the Day of Giving by spreading the word on social media, RSVPing to the Facebook event, and eating at your favorite local restaurants on September 10.
At 10am on September 3, Americus Mayor Barry Blount will join President Weaver and members of the Day of Giving Committee on the steps of the Wheatley Administration Building to sign a proclamation declaring September 10 GSW's Day of Giving. The campus community is invited to attend the signing. Masks are required and gold clothing is preferred as we also celebrate Gold Force Thursday.
Throughout the day on September 10, the following local restaurants will be donating a portion of their proceeds towards the $25,000 goal!
All Day
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- Carter’s Fried Chicken: 5am – 9pm
- The Farmhouse: 10am – 10pm
- 2 Duke’s BBQ: 11am – 7pm
- Wok N Wings: 11am – 8pm
Breakfast/Lunch
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- Café Campesino: 7am – 3pm
Lunch
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- Sheppard House: 11am – 2pm
- Pat’s Place: 11am – 3pm
- La Hacienda: 11am – 3pm
Dinner
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- Gyro City: 3pm – 8pm
- Monroe’s Hot Dogs: 4pm – 8pm
- Toboggan Steve’s: 5pm – 8pm
- Roman Oven: 5pm – 10pm
- The Fish House: 5pm – 9:30pm
Mark your calendar and help us spread the word! Learn more at www.gsw.edu/DayOfGiving.
Snyder member of South GeorgiaLEADS 2020-21 class
Stephen Snyder, Assistant Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the GSW Foundation, will be part of South GeorgiaLEADS 2020-2021 leadership class. The 32-member class includes participants from across South Georgia who have committed to investing in the future vitality of the region. The group will gather for a kick-off retreat in late August and continue with eight months of activities.
Read more about this year’s South GeorgiaLEADS class here.
Cross Country, Golf, Tennis start October 1; Soccer pushed to Spring
The Peach Belt Conference Board of Directors announced several decisions on Friday which will impact Georgia Southwestern State University athletic teams this fall. The Peach Belt will allow members to compete in a limited fall season in several sports. Georgia Southwestern men's and women's cross country, women's tennis and men's golf may participate in events this fall while the men's and women's soccer seasons will be delayed until spring of 2021. The Board's decisions come following the NCAA Board of Governors additional requirements and the cancellation of the 2020 DII fall championships as the results of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cross Country, golf and tennis competition for those institutions who can meet the Resocialization of Sports guidelines can begin on Oct. 1. Men's and women's cross country will run three regular-season meets followed by the PBC Championship in late November. The date and location of the PBC Championship will be announced at a later date. The GSW men's golf and women's tennis teams have the option to compete in fall events, although both programs have the championship portion of their schedule in the spring.
For more on fall sports, click here.
11th annual President’s Classic set for October 2020
Make plans to grab your clubs and head to Griffin Bell Golf Course in Americus on Friday, Oct. 23 to take part in the 11th Annual President's Classic Golf Tournament benefiting GSW Athletics. With a four-person scramble format, the tournament entry fee includes a cart, lunch, and tee gifts.
Click here for more information and to register.
Mike Leeder discusses new Training Facility & Locker Campaign in “Eye of the Storm” ep. 3
In Episode 3 of Athletics’ “Eye of the Storm” series, Director of Athletics Mike Leeder discussed the new baseball & softball indoor training facility project as it nears completion and a new sponsorship campaign that will allow for the baseball locker room to be constructed.
Watch Episode 3 here.
