April 2020
President Maimon Thanks Campus Community for United COVID-19 Response
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"
GSU
has always been a “can-do” university with a cooperative and innovative spirit. But in the last few weeks, the University has risen to new heights of dedication and sense of purpose," President Elaine P. Maimon recently wrote to the community.
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Sophomore
Rachel Beckmann discusses adjusting to off campus learning during the pandemic.
"Initially, I was anxiety ridden at the prospect of taking all my classes online.
"Finally, two weeks in, I believe I've figured out what works best for me. These tips could help you, too."
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GSU Community Finds Refuge
in Reading
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While adjusting to the new normal of life in quarantine, many people are looking to break out of their walls of isolation in the form of books. Not only are books a vehicle for learning and escaping, they also provide a sense of comfort and––
now––
community. From our separate homes,
GSU
has come together to share small moments of joy with each other by recommending our current reads.
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Tricia Kerns
, a
Supply Chain Management
professor and a Lean Six Sigma-certified industry expert,
reflects on how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact businesses and advises owners how to protect their bottom line.
"Regardless of what industry you are in, your company's flexibility will be tested on survival rather than profitability and earned market share," said Kerns.
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College of Education
From Our Homes to Yours: the Family Development Center Supports Families
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The
Family Development Center
may have closed due to the pandemic, but their hearts have not. FDC staff and early childhood education professors have been working to support parents by sending home food, diapers, and wipes, as well as by creating activities and recording videos for children and their families.
The videos include staff reading books and demonstrating simple activities for young children, as well as sending encouraging messages to the families.
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College of Arts & Sciences
Cultural Anthropologist Explores How to Create Community in the Pandemic
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Drawing on the country's past, Radovic-Fanta offers a glimpse into a post-pandemic U.S.
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School of Extended Learning
Governors State Helps You Stay Connected to Your Purpose
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The
School of Extended Learning
enjoys partnerships with faculty and online training/technology providers who have offered much-needed stability at this time, not only for its operations, but also for students.
Continuing education not only helps remote workers and learners combat boredom (although online hobby and skills trainings are perfect for this); it keeps them connected to their purpose. By taking actionable short-term steps, long-term goals become possible.
Here are
4 things you can do today
to make your personal mission a reality.
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College of Health & Human Services
Governors State Nursing Professor: 'Stay Home, Stay Positive, Stay Balanced'
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As a Professor of
Nursing
at
G
SU
and a practicing
f
amily
nurse
practitioner
, Tifany Jamison can draw on 20 years of experience to explain what the community can do to help healthcare professionals and each other during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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.
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While current sports have been cancelled or delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Jaguars can reflect on the edge-of-your-seat excitement that took
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How to submit to the Agora
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To submit a story idea to the Agora for consideration, please email no more than 100 words and a photo or graphic to the
Agora.
Faculty and staff, click
here to submit an event to 25Live.
Students, click
here to submit a room request.
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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 the 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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