A Message from our VP

Last weekend, I attended the GS vs App State game. What a wild one! Now, we are going bowling! This month, I will do a reprise of my December 2021 message. I love this essay and its message for the holiday season. No matter how you celebrate and spend time this holiday, I hope you take time for yourself and friends and family, and find your sense of joy and wonder.

My word for this month is BELIEVE. I have always loved the “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus” editorial from 1897. The message behind this short essay is one for all, in my opinion. The idea that if we do not BELIEVE, “There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished….Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.”

I hope you BELIEVE this holiday season and take time to imagine the beauty in our world, appreciate your colleagues, friends and family, and take time to ignite your own childlike wonder and enjoyment. In closing, I want to extend my sincere appreciation to the Professional Engagement Committee including Alison Gould, Taylor Goody, Caleb Reeves, and Kelly Dolata. Thanks to them for planning a holiday gathering for the division. I hope to see everyone there on December 15!

Happy Holidays and Go Eagles!

Division Announcements

Campus Recreation and Intramurals

Recreation Memberships

We believe that our students, faculty and staff should strive to maintain a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle. Pick up a membership to one or both of our facilities and let us help you achieve a more active YOU! In both Statesboro and Savannah, you can find everything you need to improve your wellness and increase your happiness – from treadmills to free weights to fitness trainers and group exercise classes - CRI offers a little something for everyone.

If you're not sure about it - stop by Member Services at either the Recreation Activity Center (RAC) in Statesboro or the Armstrong Recreation Center (ARC) in Savannah and ask about our FREE two-week trial membership.

For more information, visit our membership page HERE.

Small Group Training (Statesboro)

Small Group Training (SGT) is a group training program that offers unique training styles in a setting that allows adequate attention to each individual. SGT provides all the benefits of a personal trainer for a fraction of the price! Whether you’re trying to get stronger, lose weight, work on lifting techniques or meet new people while exercising, Small Group Training allows you to obtain your fitness goals while participating in a community atmosphere.

Visit our website for class offerings, days and times, and to register. Registration for the first round of classes closes January 23. If you're not ready or miss out this time, we'll have another set of classes opening in February.

Group Fitness classes (both campuses)

Do you like working out in a group setting? Our Group Fitness program is perfect for you! Our Group Fit classes are included in your membership and no experience is required! No matter your preference - you can find a class that fits your schedule and your forté! Our classes are led by enthusiastic instructors who will help you #FindYourFit!

Check out the Statesboro schedule HERE!

Check out the Armstrong schedule HERE!

Intramural Sports

Did you know that staff members can play intramural sports too?! Well of course - Our activities are designed for everyone! We have a full slate of contests, league sports and tournaments with registration OPEN NOW!

View a full listing of our Statesboro campus IM Sports HERE!

View a full listing of our Armstrong campus IM Sports HERE!

Office of Student Wellness & Health Promotion

The Office of Student Wellness and Health Promotion will officially operate out of our new permanent Statesboro department location: Forest Drive Building in the 1300 suite starting next week. We plan to host an Open House during Spring Semester to introduce our new unit to campus. - more details are forthcoming

Student Housing

RA Recruitment

The Residence Education team is looking for some exemplary student leaders to join our 2023-2024 Resident Advisor team! We are currently hiring RAs for both the Savannah and Statesboro campuses, to

start in August. We would like for departments to encourage students to apply for this leadership opportunity. Please find additional information Here.

NASPA Georgia Drive-In Conference

The NASPA-GA Drive-In is a one-day conference, hosted by Georgia State University on January 27, 2023, that brings together Student Affairs professionals from across the state of Georgia. Together, we will learn from one another, discuss the critical issues impacting our field, and network with new and established colleagues. Open to everyone, from chief student affairs officers to new professionals and graduate students, the NASPA-GA Drive-In will have intentional time to meet with others in your functional areas as well as learn from those who are on the cutting edge of innovative student affairs practices.

We look forward to sending a group from our division to the conference. Additional information forthcoming.

Marvin Pittman Administration Building, Suite 1002

912.478.2796 | studentaffairs@georgiasouthern.edu