Find out about all the events happening on campus this week @ GovState!
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Cradles to Crayons Donation Drive
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The physical therapy student association (PTSA) is hosting a donation drive for Cradles to Crayons until October 31. Donations of school supplies, hygiene items, and clothing are needed to make a positive difference in the lives of children across Chicago and Illinois. Boxes for the Cradles to Crayons donation are available in the F wing and main entrance of campus.
This drive is sponsored in conjunction with the Illinois Physical Therapy Association Student Special Interest Group.
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The GSU Honors Program is hosting a supply drive around campus to support the South Suburban Humane Society. They are collecting the following items to support the local animal shelter. Find our donation bins around the campus labeled for the Pet Supply Drive.
- Paper Towels
- Hand Sanitizer
- Hand Soap
- Bleach
- 8.5x11 Copy Paper
- Non-Clumping Cat Litter
- Foil Steam Trays (used as litter pans)
- Canned Pate Cat Food
- Purina Puppy Chow
- Disposable Gloves
- 55-Gallon Garbage Bags
- Purina Cat/Kitten Chow
- Large Rugs/Blankets
- Kongs
- Gift Cards to Walmart, Costco, OfficeMax, Amazon.com
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Dia de Los Muertos Ofrenda
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An altar is made for the Mexican holiday in which we celebrate and honor the lives of people who have passed and it is said that their spirits come back to celebrate life and death with us. Pictures will be placed of our loved ones along with their favorite treats or drinks when they were alive, we also decorate with lively colors like red, orange, and yellow. Hosted by the Association of Latin American Students.
Hall of Governors
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Judy Shepard: The Legacy of Matthew Shepard
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Judy Shepard is the mother of Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old University of Wyoming student, whose murder in October 1998 became one of the nation’s most high profile hate crime cases and the basis for the play The Laramie Project. She is visiting Governors State in preparation for The Laramie Project which will be performed November 1-3 in The Center for Performing Arts.
Free Admission
Center for the Performing Arts
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
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Chicago-Style Stepping is an urban dance that originated in Chicago and continues to evolve while defining its unique style and culture within the context of mainstream Swing dance. Steppers will learn a six count step.
Attire required: Appropriate dance attire and shoes should be worn.
Fee: $25 per individual
A1100 Racquet Ball Court
6 - 7 p.m.
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Visit Sandy the Therapy Dog
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Visit Sandy the Therapy Dog on the library Balcony every
Tuesday from 1-3 p.m.!
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Zumba is a high-energy dance class set to upbeat music! It feels more like dancing, but you will definitely sweat! This class welcomes all fitness levels for a fun high-impact cardio workout.
Attire required: Appropriate exercise attire and shoes should be worn.
Fee: $25
A1100 Racquet Ball Court
12 - 1 p.m.
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Pathway to a Healthier You
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The Counseling & Wellness Center will conduct a workshop regarding healthier eating choices. Participants will gain the opportunity to increase their knowledge and awareness about healthy eating on a college campus and meal planning.
D1490 - Hall of Honors
12:30 – 4:30PM
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Men's Soccer vs. Trinity International
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Cheer on the GSU Jaguars as they play on the home field against Trinity International
6-7:30p.m.
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Women's Volleyball vs. Roosevelt
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Cheer on the GSU Jaguars as they compete against Roosevelt at GSU. Admission: $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children (under 12)
GSU students, faculty and staff gain free admittance with myONECARD
GSU Gymnasium
7 – 8:30p.m.
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Women's Soccer vs. Trinity International
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Cheer on the GSU Jaguars as they play on the home field against Trinity International.
8 - 9:30 p.m.
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Join Reconstructed the Art & Literary Journal for a night of scary stories, hot chocolate and Halloween fun!
E-Lounge
6 - 8 p.m.
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Kemetic Yoga is a healing and regenerative Yoga system that is characterized by a series of geometrically progressive postures that creates alignment of the spinal column and corrects defects in the skeletal muscular system in order to relieve stress, increase blood circulation, nutrient and oxygen supply to vital body systems, and to allow internal life force energy and cerebral spinal fluid to flow more efficiently and abundantly throughout the entire body.
A1100 Racquet Ball Court
12 - 1 p.m.
Fee: $25
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Mindful Eating, Body Detox, Healing Herbs, OH MY!
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MindfulEating, Body Detox, Healing Herbs, Oh My! will be a 4-week class that will focus on a variety of ways participants can maintain and improve their physical and mental health. Each class will introduce a different topic; Mindful Eating,Spring Detox, healing herbs, and mental and emotional wellness.
Fee: $25
B1200 Engbretson Hall
6 - 8 p.m.
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Women's Volleyball vs. Silver Lake College
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Cheer on the GSU Jaguars as they compete against Silver Lake College at GSU. Admission: $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children (under 12)
GSU students, faculty and staff gain free admittance with myONECARD
GSU Gymnasium
6 – 7:30p.m.
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FAFSA Completion Workshop
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Get assistance filling out the FASFA with staff from Enrollment Management
D2438 computer lab
3:30-4:30p.m.
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PREMIERE OF THE LARAMIE PROJECT
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Don't miss the premiere of the GSU Theater and performance Studies rendition of the Laramie Project. The story of Matthew Shepard, twenty-one year old University of Wyoming student who was brutally beaten in an assault because he was gay told through the aftermath of the hate crime.
Center for the Performing Arts
8 p.m.
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Men's Soccer vs. Calumet St. Joseph
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Cheer on the GSU Jaguars as they play on the home field against Calumet St. Joseph
6 - 7:30p.m.
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The Laramie Project Day 2
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Don't miss day two of the GSU Theater and Performance Studies rendition of the Laramie Project. The story of Matthew Shepard, twenty-one year old University of Wyoming student who was brutally beaten in an assault because he was gay told through the aftermath of the hate crime.
Center for the Performing Arts
8 p.m.
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Women's Soccer vs. Calumet St. Joseph
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Cheer on the GSU Jaguars as they play on the home field against Calumet St. Joseph
8 - 9:30p.m.
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The Laramie Project Day 3
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Don't miss the final day of the GSU Theater and performance Studies rendition of the Laramie Project. The story of Matthew Shepard, twenty-one year old University of Wyoming student who was brutally beaten in an assault because he was gay told through the aftermath of the hate crime.
Center for the Performing Arts
2 p.m.
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