Campus to host third annual Values Week Nov. 9-13

Augusta University is celebrating our six core values during the third annual Values Week from Nov. 9-13.

Join us for activities that focus on our institutional core values of collegiality, compassion, excellence, inclusion, leadership and integrity. Also, show your Jaguar spirit of giving this week by participating in our two donation drives!

Blanket drive to benefit AU Health patients

Being in the hospital at any time is difficult, but it is especially hard during the holiday season. Help spread comfort and joy to the inpatients at AU Health by purchasing blankets and donating them to the Center for Patients and Families. Blankets must be new (homemade items cannot be accepted) and can be any size, pattern or fabric. Drop-off locations at Greenblatt Library on Health Sciences Campus and Reese Library on Summerville Campus.

Children’s holiday book drive project

Jenkins-White is a K-5 school including students with special needs. Many of the students are considered low-income. They often do not have books at home of their own. During the time off from school when children do not have access to the school’s media center. We would like to send every child home with books for the holiday break. This would allow the entire family to have the opportunity to enjoy reading. Drop-off locations at Greenblatt Library on Health Sciences Campus and Reese Library on Summerville Campus.

Below are a few highlights from the week’s events. Visit the Values Week webpage for more information, printable posters and a full schedule.

Jag Tag Day

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9 in various locations

Stop by to get a cupcake, the Values Week 2020 T-shirt and other free giveaways. Host stations at Allgood Hall, University Hall, Science Hall, Campus Recreation Center, Harrison Commons Patio and the Health Sciences Building Patio. Volunteers are still needed for this event! If you would like to help, register here.

Third Annual Friendsgiving

Racism: Our Most Crucial Public Health Crisis

7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 via WebEx

Emergency Room physician Dr. Michele Harper will be discussing “Racism: Our Most Crucial Public Health Crisis.”  The event will be virtual. Click here to register and receive the virtual meeting invitation.

Veterans Day Celebration

Undergraduate Research Fair

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 in the breezeway of the Jaguar Student Activities Center

Experience some of the ways AU students display excellence by attending the Undergraduate Research Fair hosted by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship.

Sign Posters for Essential Workers

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 in the JSAC Breezeway

Help us celebrate the value of integrity by signing posters to say “thank you” to our essential workers at AU Health.

Third Annual Friendsgiving

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 at the J. Harold Harrison, MD Education Commons

Everyone has a “seat at the table” for a turkey dinner provided by Café 209. Veggie options will be available. Volunteers are still needed for this event! If you would like to help, register here.