SIGNATURE EVENTS
The POUNCE Pillars are initiatives that will help you make the most of your Georgia State Experience! Throughout the year, events all across campus will fall under one of the six categories. Attend events and win prizes!
Any questions about the program? Email PounceRewards@gsu.edu for more information.
Explore Our Signature Events
P - PROMOTE PANTHER PRIDE
Panther Welcome
Aug. 18 - Sept. 2
All Campuses, In-Person
A series of events welcoming new and returning students. Events include Cinema Under the Stars, Convocation, Good Day Georgia State, Pounce Down Piedmont, Student Center Open House and Involvement Fairs
Panther Plunge
Sept. 9
Atlanta Campus, In-PersonGeorgia State Opening Football Game vs. UNC
Sept. 10
Atlanta Campus, In-Person
Family Weekend
Sept. 16 & 17
All Campuses, In-PersonHomecoming Week
Oct. 24 - 29
All Campuses, Hybrid
O - OWN YOUR ACADEMIC JOURNEY
Study Abroad Fair
Oct. 18
Atlanta Campus, HybridRegistration Begins for Spring 2023
Oct. 28
All Campuses, OnlineLunch and Learn Wait, Before You Turn It In...
Nov. 8 & 16
All Campuses, Hybrid
International Education Week
Nov. 7 - 11
All Campuses, HybridHealthy State: DeStress Fest
Nov. 28 - Dec. 9
All Campuses, Hybrid
U - UNDERSTAND ETHICS AND INTEGRITY
U.S. Constitution Week
Sept. 19 - 25
All Campuses, Hybrid
Hunger and Homelessness Week
Nov. 1 - 5
All Campuses, Hybrid
Ethics Week
Nov. 7 - 13
All Campuses, Hybrid
N - NURTURE HEALTHY HABITS
#HealthyMondaysGSU
Mondays
All Campuses, Hybrid
Monday Mile Walk and Meditation
#WellnessWednesdaysGSU
Wednesdays
All Campuses, Online
Instagram Live Conversations
Rec. Services 'Try Me' Week
Aug. 22 - 26
Atlanta Campus, In-Person
Campus Safety Month
September
All Campuses, HybridHealthy State Monthly Events
Monthly
All Campuses, Hybrid
C - CONNECT COLLEGE TO CAREER
On-Campus Job Fair
Aug. 24
Atlanta Campus, In-PersonPart-Time Job Fair
Sept. 7
All Campuses, In-Person
All Majors Internship Fair
Oct. 5
Atlanta Campus, In-PersonTech Talent Internship Fair
Oct. 13
Atlanta Campus, In-Person
E - ENGAGE CAMPUS, CULTURES AND COMMUNITY
Communities, Cultures and Inclusion Fest
Aug. 25
Atlanta Campus, In-PersonFraternity and Sorority Life Expo
Aug. 25
Atlanta Campus, In-PersonAmerican-International Student Mixer
Sept. 1
Atlanta Campus, In-Person
Virtual/In-Person Student Involvement Fair
Sept. 8 & 12
All Campuses, Online
Latinx Heritage Month (Orgullo Latinx Event Sept. 15)
Sept. 15 - Oct. 15
All Campuses, Hybrid
Student Media Open House
Sept. 16
All Campuses, HybridLGTBQIA Pride Month (Pride Prom Oct. 13)
October
All Campuses, HybridLeadership Conclave
Sept. 16
Atlanta Campus, In-Person
A student leadership conference open to all students and operating since 1965
Native American/American Indian Heritage Month
November
Atlanta Campus, In-Person
GATHER: The Friendsgiving Feast
Nov. 15
Atlanta Campus, In-Person
P - PROMOTE PANTHER PRIDE
Panther Welcome
Jan. 9 - 21
All Campuses, In-Person
A series of events welcoming new and returning students.
CCI Night at the Women's Basketball Game
Jan. 26
Atlanta Campus, In-PersonJoin Cultures, Communities and Inclusion for an evening of fun to cheer on and support our Women's Basketball Team!
Greek Week
Feb. 20 - 24
Atlanta Campus, In-PersonThe purpose of Greek Week is to unite and support the fraternity and sorority community through events that promote the four pillars (scholarship, service, leadership and friendship) of fraternity and sorority life at Georgia State and educate the campus at large about the presence and contribution of Greek-letter organizations.
Spring Carnivals
April 4
Decatur Campus, In-PersonApril 11
Newton Campus, In-PersonApril 14
Atlanta Campus, In-PersonCelebrate the end of a successful semester!
MOSAIC Week
April 17 - 24
Atlanta Campus, HybridMOSAIC Week is a celebration honoring the achievements of students of diverse cultures and communities at Georgia State. This week honors graduating students who identify as multicultural, with ceremonies like the Lavender Graduation, Latinx Student Graduation, AAMI Scholar Graduation and the International Student Graduation. All students are encouraged to attend and be celebrated by the CCI department and special invited guests.
O - OWN YOUR ACADEMIC JOURNEY
Lunch and Learn Wait, Before You Turn It In...
April 12
All Campuses, OnlineApril 19
All Campuses, OnlineSenior Night Event - Graduation Cap Decorating
April 12
Atlanta Campus, In-PersonHealthy State: DeStress Fest
April 17 - May 2
All Campuses, Hybrid
U - UNDERSTAND ETHICS AND INTEGRITY
Conflict Resolution Workshops
Making Better Moves: Decision-Making Workshops
N - NURTURE HEALTHY HABITS
#HealthyMondaysGSU
Mondays
All Campuses, Online
Each Monday students can participate in a Peaceful Place Meditation & Move It Monday on the @BeWellPanthers Instagram.
#WellnessWednesdaysGSU
Wednesdays
All Campuses, Online
Connect with a Health Educator on the @BeWellPanthers Instagram every Wednesday to learn about different Health & Wellness topics, services and programs.
C - CONNECT COLLEGE TO CAREER
Atlanta On-Campus Job Fair
Jan. 11
Atlanta Campus, In-PersonBeyond Academics - Perimeter College
Jan. 23 - 26
Perimeter College, HybridAtlanta Next Steps Job Fair
Jan. 27
Atlanta Campus, In-PersonConnect with Perimeter College Career Services: Handshake Workshop
Feb. 1, March 1, April 12
Perimeter Campuses, OnlineAtlanta Co-op/Internship Fair
Feb. 14
Atlanta Campus, In-Person
Connect with Perimeter College Career Services: Resume Critique
Feb. 15, March 29, April 26, May 10
Perimeter Campuses, In-PersonReady, Set, Recruit - Perimeter College
Feb. 28, March 28, April 8
Perimeter Campuses, In-PersonI'm Getting My Associates, Now What? - Perimeter College
March 29
Perimeter Campuses, OnlineAtlanta Part-Time Job Fair
April 11
Atlanta Campus, In-Person
E - ENGAGE CAMPUS, CULTURES AND COMMUNITY
MLK, Jr. Commemoration
Jan. 15 - 21
All Campuses, Hybrid2023 Summit on Culture
Jan. 20
All Campuses, HybridStudent Involvement Fairs
Jan. 19
Newton Campus, In-Person
Jan. 24
Atlanta Campus, In-Person and Decatur Campus - In-Person
Jan. 31
Alpharetta Campus, In-Person
Feb. 1
Clarkston Campus, In-Person
Feb. 6
Dunwoody Campus, In-PersonVariety Show with a Mentalist and a Magician
Jan. 31
Atlanta Campus, HybridBlack History Month Pep Rally
Feb. 1
Atlanta Campuses, In-PersonSocial Justice Summit
Feb. 2
Atlanta Campus, In-Person
Panther Prowl
Feb. 9
Atlanta Campus, In-PersonDaffodil Festival & Symposium
Feb. 21 - 22
Newton Campus, In-PersonStudent Art Competition
March 1
Atlanta Campus, In-PersonW.O.C Nation Brunch - Womxn's HERstory Month
March 2
Atlanta Campus, HybridInternational Spring Festival
March 27 - 31
All Campuses, HybridCulture Fest
April TBD
Dunwoody Campus, In-PersonAsian, Pacific Islander and Desi America (APIDA) Heritage Month Kickoff
April 13
All Campuses, Hybrid
P - PROMOTE PANTHER PRIDE
Georgia State Night at Atlanta United vs. Chicago Fire
May 7
Atlanta Campus, In-Person
O - OWN YOUR ACADEMIC JOURNEY
Registration Begins for Fall 2022
Aug. 21
All Campuses, OnlineLunch and Learn Wait, Before You Turn It In...
June 21 & July 12
All Campuses, Online
Healthy State: DeStress Fest
July 26 - 30
All Campuses, Hybrid
U - UNDERSTAND ETHICS AND INTEGRITY
Decision-Making Workshops
May 14, 18; June 1, 15 & 29; July 13 & 17
All Campuses, Online
Conflict Resolution Workshop
May 3, June 7, July 5 & Aug. 2
All Campuses, Online
N - NURTURE HEALTHY HABITS
#MoveItMondayPanthers
Mondays
All Campuses, HybridMonday Mile Walk and Meditation
#WellnessWednesdayPanthers
Wednesday
All Campuses, OnlineInstagram Live Conversations
Rec. Services 'Try Me' Week
Aug. 22 - 26
C - CONNECT COLLEGE TO CAREER
Get to Know Handshake Series
Every Other Monday May - July
All Campuses, OnlineInternships and Beyond: Navigating the Basics
May 24
All Campuses, Online
Interviewing/Resume Writing Skills
June 14
All Campuses, OnlineStrategic Job Search and Networking
July 13
All Campuses, Online
E - ENGAGE CAMPUS, CULTURES AND COMMUNITY
Cinéfest Movie Series
Mon. - Wed., June 6 - July 27
Atlanta Campus, In-PersonNational Caribbean American Heritage Month (Taste of the Caribbean)
June 6 - 10
Atlanta Campus, In-PersonPanther Matinee at Clarkston
June 9, July 7
Clarkston Campus, In-PersonJuneteenth Celebration
June 13 - 17
Atlanta Campus, In-PersonLead on Wheels
June 17
Atlanta Campus, In-PersonAn interactive bike tour of civil rights and social justice sites.
Student Media Open House
June 15, July 15 & Aug. 17
Atlanta Campus, In-Person
Culture Café: World Refugee Day
June 20
All Campuses, HybridAlbum 88 Sessions
June - August
Atlanta Campus, In-PersonA live recording of local musicians.
In The STATE Zone Training
July 14
All Campuses, HybridFriday Summer Service Expeditions
Fridays in June and July
Atlanta Campus, In-PersonPride Week with Pride in the Plaza
June 29
Atlanta Campus, In-PersonCulture Café: Back to School/Black Business Month
Aug. 1
Atlanta Campus, In-Person
Office of the Dean of Students
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