Category - Community

CON Athens students take Day of Service on the road

If there were ever doubts about GRU students’ ability to lead, a group of nursing students put them to rest on Day of Service by hosting the university’s first student-led event – a 5k run for Alzheimer’s research titled “Jog Your Memory.” But...

Photo Gallery: Jazz at the G

On Saturday, September 12, Wycliffe Gordon and a host of other talented musicians performed at the D. Douglas Barnard Jr. Amphitheater in the school year’s first Jazz at the G concert.

Deadline to order graduation regalia Oct. 4

Students eligible to participate in the December 2015 graduation ceremony should place their order for graduation regalia now at the following address: All orders must be placed online by October 4, 2015. Associate, Bachelor, Master and Specialist...

The Cinema Series presents: ‘The Look of Silence’

In 2013, the Cinema Series at GRU upped its game by hosting screenings of director Joshua Oppenheimer’s “The Act of Killing,” a visceral, eye-opening documentary about the individuals involved in the Indonesian killings of 1965-66. The year before...

Get pumped for the Pink Pumpkin Party!

Have you ever pondered what a world without breast cancer would be like? Perplexed by the lack of a cure? Then perhaps the Pink Pumpkin Party is right up your proverbial alley. Put on your best pink attire and join us on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a...

World-class brass concert rocks the stage Friday

Looking for a classy way to start your weekend? How about starting it with a little brass. The Spanish Brass (Spanish Brass Luur Metalls) is one of the most dynamic and admired brass groups on the international music scene today. From Hong Kong to...

Golf tournaments offer something for everyone

In the mood for a good game of golf? Looking for a fun way to spend time with family and friends? Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. Coming up near the end of September are three very exciting opportunities for local golfers and golf enthusiasts...

More women playing fantasy football

Are you ready for some football? The first game of the NFL season kicked off Thursday, and with it came the fantasy football madness. With free fantasy football websites and apps making it easier to keep track of statistics, fantasy sports continue...

Policy Updates: Sept. 10, 2015

The following is a list of policies updated as of Sept. 10, 2015. Specific information about the given policies can be found at the accompanying links. Please review carefully.   Assembly and Speech Guidelines—recently revised policy, showing...

Materials Seminar Series to start Friday

Over the past 20 to 25 years, the world has witnessed a major health crisis as a result of the dramatic increase in the emergence of multiple drug resistant pathogenic microorganisms (MDROs). This emergence has resulted in a growing ineffectiveness...

GRU Explains: West Nile virus infections

As the Georgia Public Health Laboratory confirmed three cases of West Nile virus infections in Augusta, local people may wonder what they can do to protect themselves and their families. Dr. Jim Wilde, professor of pediatrics emergency medicine at...

CSRA College Night 2015

GRU will be front and center at the annual CSRA College Night, where high school students will have an opportunity to meet recruiters from more than 130 colleges and universities and win $13,000 in scholarships. This year’s event will occur on...

Sign-up ending soon for Day of Service 2015

Day of Service: Reminder: The last day to sign up for Day of Service 2015 is Thursday, Sept. 10. Join a growing Georgia Regents University tradition by lending a helping hand to our CSRA community. Kristin Gordon, volunteer coordinator for the...

IGRU: Community Giving

We started off strong, but let’s keep the momentum going! This year’s IGRU kickoff events brought in more than $250,000, which is up 20 percent from last year’s first-day total, but we’re not done yet. Come join us for a...