August 2020
COVID Ready Campus: Fall Re-open Plan Released
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“Our goal was to do everything possible to make the university a safe place as we plan to re-open this fall, ’’ said ERT Co-chair Mushtaq Choudhary.
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The most successful careers are made of a series of positions that match our talents to the tasks at hand. To get the right person into the right position, Dominique Brewer, (’04, Psychology) a Takeda Pharmaceutical Company talent acquisition leader, draws on foundational skills she developed earning her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Governors State University (GSU) — right down to meditation techniques she learned in a stained glass art elective course.
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The ceremony, a longstanding tradition, will also include the hallmark presentations of Excellence and Service awards to faculty and staff.
In a new twist to help welcome a new president, a student will interview Dr. Green in a fireside chat-style conversation.
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Faculty Profile: Susan Gaffney
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From alum to adjunct, from professor to program coordinator, Dr. Gaffney is a founding member of the Institute for Politics, Public Service, and Social Justice (IPPSJ) at GSU.
Looking back over her 22-year career at GSU, she finds her greatest joy in meeting students working in positions where they are carrying out the GSU mission within their profession. "There is not a spot, where GSU is not."
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College of Business
College of Business Releases Annual Report of Accomplishments
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Governors State University's College of Business (COB) has released its annual report, a recap of the college's accomplishments over the last year. Despite being challenged by the pandemic, COB continues to foster strong relationships with local businesses and alumni while maintaining enrollment levels. COB Dean Jun Zhao celebrates the continued dedication and achievements of students, faculty, and staff in the college.
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College of Education
College of Education Children’s Book to Turn Dreams to Careers
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Inspiring children and assuring their dreams and aspirations are possible is the mission of the College of Education (COE) and the Family Development Center. To advance the mission, COE recently released a children’s book, "Here, you are the Future!" which aims to show the young readers all the careers that are possible through an education at Governors State University (GSU) .
COE Dean Shannon Dermer hopes that page by page, the reader will start visualizing their future bright.
“One of the goals of preschool through higher education is to link people’s imaginations to actual career paths. This book, in a fun way, takes the play world of children and connects them to possible majors and careers.”
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College of Arts & Sciences
Running for Students' Success
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Running 12 miles through the lava fields of Mexico City during graduate school was just a hobby for the now Dean of the College of Arts and Science (CAS) at Governors State University (GSU), Andrae Marak. Those short sprints soon transformed into ultras, races longer than marathons. Now, Marak is using his extreme hobby to help students at GSU.
Marak will be running the Shawnee Hills 100K (62 miles) on August 22 to raise money for the Student Emergency Fund which assists students in paying tuition during times of crisis.
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School of Extended Learning
Mama Got Skills
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First-time moms heading home from the hospital with a newborn sometimes wish the baby came with an instruction manual. But imagine their shock at learning some of the skills they’ll need to have: time management, planning, prioritization, crisis management, problem solving, communication and negotiation, to name a few.
Stay-at-home mothers who have been focused on their child’s development may not realize it, but they’ve been honing the talents they need to head into the workforce.
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College of Health & Human Services
Occupational Therapy Grant Awarded to Transform Regional Healthcare
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GSU's College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is being recognized for its continuing work to transform the healthcare of the Southland. The Occupational Therapy Department has recently been awarded a $2.68 million grant for Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students from Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
“The grant assists us in furthering our mission: to offer an exceptional and accessible education to students that are traditionally underserved by higher education to prepare them with the knowledge and skills to, in turn, support underserved communities,“ said Caren Schranz, Chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy Programs.
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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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Being heard is a human experience that changes lives. For Sylvia Ewing, facilitating exchanges that give voice to those silenced has led not only to a successful career in media and nonprofit advocacy but also to winning the 2020 Public Humanities Award.
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Despite a decision to postpone most fall sports until spring 2021, Governors State University (GSU) is moving forward with conference championships exclusively for men's and women's cross country this fall.
GSU Director of Athletics Tony Bates said the decision to abbreviate playing schedules is a move to keep student-athletes safe as the coronavirus pandemic evolves.
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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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