January 2020 Back-to-School Special Issue Welcome, Jaguars!

As new and returning students arrive on campus, a Welcome Week chock full of activities is waiting. This year’s theme, In Luau of Snow, includes entertaining and informative events to help students kickstart the spring semester! Read more. A Message From the DDP Director Jessica Specht Congratulations to the   Dual Degree Program   (DDP) participants who graduated with their associate degrees this past fall, and are making the transition to  Governors State University . While you no longer are required to check-in with your DDP Transfer Specialist at your community college, the Dual Degree Program continues to be a resource for you while you are completing the second of your dual degrees. Read more.

Welcoming Faces at Prairie Place Resident Assistants (RAs) are special people who help mentor other students transitioning to campus as new students. Those returning for a fresh, new semester also benefit from the experience of RAs who balance responsibilities while helping others navigate student life. The assignment can require a 24-hour commitment, but Takiesha McKinney says it's worth it.   Read more . Weathering Winter for Success Although the recent bitter cold is moving out of the area, winter is far from over, and the Emergency Response Team wants you to be prepared. Read more.

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Governors State University is committed to offering an exceptional and accessible education that prepares students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in a global society.

What is the Agora?

In ancient Greece, the Agora served as a public square for athletic, artistic, spiritual and political life in the city-states.  Governors State University  continues our own tradition by serving as a public square for thought leadership and expression. We invite you to peruse in the public square with "The Agora": a showcase of faculty, staff, and student talent and achievement here at GSU.

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