PROGRAMS
Students who want to get involved in service can participate in one of the Student Civic Engagement volunteer or service-learning projects. Student Civic Engagement offers one-day service events, educational discussions, group service projects or week-long trips dedicated to service in new cities. View the left-hand navigation for details on Student Civic Engagement programs.
Blood Drives
The gift of blood helps save lives, and the demand for blood and blood products is great. Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, and more than 50,000 units of blood are needed each year.
Atlanta Campus Blood Drives
Student clubs that would like to co-sponsor a blood drive on the Atlanta Campus should call 404-413-1550 or email Student Civic Engagement. Co-sponsoring organization responsibilities include advertising the event and providing volunteers to staff the event on the day of the blood drive.
For an appointment to donate blood with the American Red Cross on the Atlanta campus, please refer to American Red Cross and enter sponsor code georgiagsu. Walk-ins are also welcome.
American Red Cross Age Requirements
American Red Cross requires all donors to be at least 17 years old, or 16 years old with a signed permission form from their parent or a guardian before the donation.
Spring 2023 Blood Drives: Atlanta Campus
Date(s): Tues., April 18 & Wed. April 19, 2023
Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Urban Life West Exhibit Area
Address: 140 Decatur St SE, Atlanta, GA 30303
Sponsoring Orgs: Red Cross Club
Schedule your appointment (Click on the Georgia State University information on the left of the screen to sign for an appointment)
Perimeter Campuses Blood Drives
Lifesouth came to the Atlanta community in 1995 at the request of three hospitals. Lifesouth now serves more than 25 hospitals throughout Georgia and they are the sole or primary supplier for multiple hospitals in the metro Atlanta area.
Student clubs that would like to co-sponsor a blood drive on a Perimeter campus should call 404-413-1550 or email Student Civic Engagement. Co-sponsoring organization responsibilities include advertising the event and providing volunteers to staff the event on the day of the blood drive.
Lifesouth Age Requirements: Lifesouth requires all donors to be at least 17 years old, or 16 years old with a signed permission form from their parent or a guardian before the donation.
Lifesouth Community Blood Centers Donor Educational Materials
Spring 2023 Blood Drives: Perimeter Campuses
Alpharetta Campus
Date: Thursday, April 13, 2023
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: AA Building Patio Area – Mobile Unit
Schedule an Appointment
Clarkston Campus
Date: Monday, April 10, 2023
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Between CN and CL Buildings – Mobile Unit
Schedule an Appointment
Decatur Campus
Date: Monday, April 10, 2023
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Quad – Mobile Unit
Schedule an Appointment
Dunwoody Campus
Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Between NB and NC Buildings – Mobile Unit
Schedule an Appointment
Newton Campus
Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: 2N Building Circle Drive Area – Mobile Unit
Schedule an Appointment
Community Impact Corps
Get connected with the community and earn hands-on experience through the community service component of the federal work study program called Community Impact Corps. Students who choose to participate in this program have the opportunity to gain valuable skills, network with nonprofit leaders in Atlanta and participate in professional development sessions.
One of the primary focal points of Georgia State is to prepare students for their careers through their college experience which is defined in the university’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). Civic Engagement supports the university’s mission by providing federal work-study opportunities for students who are dedicated to creating change and maintaining positive change. This is done by placing those students who are eligible for federal work-study with our community partners in efforts to ensure they have the theoretical and practical experience needed upon graduation to obtain and secure their ideal career.
Interested Students
Students must contact Financial Aid to determine eligibility for federal work-study.
Getting Started
Students need to bring a copy of their class schedule and award letter (showing they have been awarded federal work-study, which can be accessed in their PAWS Account) to Student Civic Engagement where they can browse through a hard copy list of job openings or view the job openings on Handshake.
Upon becoming a work-study student within the program, students will receive the following: five-minute orientation on what is required for participation in this program, Student Rights and Responsibilities handout to review and sign, guidance with entering time into OneUSG Connect for payroll, customer service training techniques to assist while on the job or in everyday life and information about Reflection Session events and more.
Handshake
Handshake is an innovative way for students to connect with thousands of employers, make appointments with career counselors and search for jobs and internships on and off-campus. Handshake allows students to personalize career recommendations based on interests and connections, helping students discover exciting new opportunities. This user-friendly version of job hunting can assist the everyday student to navigate their way to discover the convenience of job research, create profiles, sign up for campus career events and more.
Handshake provides multiple online resources, such as virtual training videos on how to apply for jobs, save specific job searches and edit documents. With their friendly team of experts, all applicants can be guaranteed a reliable and effective experience to assist with any addressed concerns.
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About the Program
History
The program was initiated in 1994 with three worksites and 24 students. The program continues to gather momentum, serving over 30 worksites and 50 student employees. Student Civic Engagement looks forward to serving students and the community as the twenty-third year of this program begins!
Background Checks
All Georgia State students who work at sites where children are present will have a background check performed. For further information regarding background checks or questions about the Federal Work-Study program, please contact Ellin McDonough or call 404-413-1550.
Earth Week
Every year, the Georgia State community gathers to celebrate Earth Day with a week of educational events, volunteer opportunities, and fun activities. The week is designed to inspire a shared sense of awe and appreciation for nature and a commitment to behaviors and actions that care for and protect the planet. Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 and is celebrated annually by more than a billion people around the globe. We invite you to join our Earth Day celebrations and help make an impact and drive positive change. Earth Week 2023 is a collaborative effort of Student Civic Engagement, Perimeter College Science, Student Life and the Sustainability Initiatives Office with support from other organizations.
If your department or organization is hosting an Earth Week event, the Sustainability Initiatives Office would love to include it here. For more information please email Student Civic Engagement.
Click on a link below to RSVP and get an event location!
In celebration of Earth Week, Sarah Callaghan, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Health, made a cooking video for Earth Week highlighting some of the produce we have growing at the Decatur Campus Community Garden!
Friday, April 14, 2023
The Atlanta Global Studies Symposium presents groundbreaking multi-institutional, multi-disciplinary, and cross-sector collaborative research and initiatives that promote global education, language learning, sustainable development, and community engagement.
ATL Sustainability Networking Night Wild Leap Atlanta - Near Atlanta Campus (5 -7 p.m.)
A casual gathering to connect, collaborate, and create pathways. Sustainability professionals, University students, faculty, staff, and alumni are encouraged to attend.
Saturday, April 15, 2023
National litter prevention and cleanup efforts in collaboration with Keep Newton Beautiful. Volunteers will clean up the area along Highway 11 near campus. Breakfast is provided before the service project.
Monday, April 17, 2023
Come and see Dr. Socci demonstrate how to cook using the power of the Sun!
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Volunteers will plant, harvest and help clean up the Community Garden.
Earth Week Festival Atlanta Campus (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Come to Hurt Park to engage with various student clubs, eat food and listen to music on the lawn. Bring canned goods to donate. Bring books, e-waste, and textiles to recycle.
Build a Recycling Waste Station Atlanta Campus (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Come to Hurt Park to learn how to build a recycling waste station from our in-house sustainability pros.
Earthy Air Planting Alpharetta Campus (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Join us at the Alpharetta campus for a do-it-yourself Earth Day event. Students will be provided with a kit to create an air plant and decorate. These fascinating little plants have become quite popular over the last few years, appearing in just about any garden center or even in the checkout line at the grocery store. So come out, have some fun and add a little greenery to your home.
Build it and They WON'T Come Newton Campus (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Meet in the community gardens to build deer netting frames to protect the plants. Come to help for as long as you can - volunteers don't need to stay the whole time.
Rooftop Garden Behind the Scenes Tour Atlanta Campus (3:30 - 4:30 p.m.)
Come take a tour of the Atlanta Campus Rooftop Garden at Center Parc Stadium
Mini Panel: Meet the GSURC Sustainability Winners Atlanta Campus (4:30 - 6 p.m.)
Meet the winning panel from this year's Georgia State Research Conference. Get a chance to see their projects from various disciplines from interior design to Robotics/Engineering.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Volunteers will walk around campus and collect trash/recycling.
Keep Calm and Plant On! Dunwoody Campus (10 a.m. - Noon)
Come out to plant an herb garden with the pot, peat and seeds provided!
Botanical Garden Plant Sales Prep Decatur Campus (10 a.m. - Noon)
Come out and help the Botanical Garden prep for its annual plant sale! Volunteers will organize, label and pot plants and help with general clean-up around the sales area as well.
Build a Bug Hotel Dunwoody Campus (4 - 6 p.m.)
Participants will build bug houses from recycled and natural materials & discuss the importance of insects in our environment. Families welcome (kids must be accompanied by a guardian)! Bring any used milk cartons, toilet paper rolls, etc. to help provide materials for this event.
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Come out and help set up, run and break down the Earth Week expo.
Botanical Garden Plant Sales Prep Decatur Campus (10 a.m. - Noon)
Come out and help the Botanical Garden prep for its annual plant sale! Volunteers will organize, label and pot plants and help with general clean-up around the sales area as well.
Earth Week Expo Decatur Campus (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Exhibitors will educate attendees about sustainability and green living. Food and giveaways.
Freight Farm Behind the Scenes Tour Atlanta Campus (Noon - 2 p.m.)
Come get an in-depth tour of Georgia State's urban vertical garden, housed inside a shipping container.
Recycling Center Behind the Scenes Tour Atlanta Campus (1 - 2:30 p.m.)
Tour Georgia State's Recycling Center to learn more about how we recycle paper, books, plastic film, e-waste, and more.
Beyond Plastics: Discussion Forum and Reception Atlanta Campus (4:30 - 7 p.m.)
Both the U.S. and Germany are leading the search for comprehensive public and private solutions to urban plastic waste. Join us at the Beyond Plastics: Discussion Forum as we discuss plastic reduction and sustainability in the cities of Atlanta and Berlin. The panel will be followed by a reception.
Friday, April 21, 2023
Volunteers will be assisting customers during the sale, labeling, carrying plants to customer cars, etc.
Pollinator Garden Work Day Clarkston Campus (10 a.m.)
Assist with planting and maintenance in the Pollinator Garden on the Clarkston Campus.
Saturday, April 22, 2023 (Earth Day)
Volunteers will be assisting customers during the sale, labeling, carrying plants to customer cars, etc.
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual event held in November. Every year, several schools, communities, and cities take part in a nationwide effort to bring awareness to food insecurity and homelessness. This year’s Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week at Georgia State will take place from October 31 - November 4, 2022.
This week, Student Civic Engagement and collaborating partners host a collection of events designed to inspire student engagement, raise awareness, and ignite knowledge transfer among the student population on food insecurity and homelessness issues in the Atlanta community. By fostering a network of collaboration, education and experiences among students, community, and campus leaders, the hope is to have all participants take away insight, knowledge and inspiration. We hope this will lead to impactful actions and involvement to alleviate food insecurity and homelessness within our community.
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week collaborates with Panther’s Pantry, Dean of Students, Embark Network, Leadership & Service and Cultures Communities & Inclusion.
Monday, Oct. 31
Atlanta Community Food Bank: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. (Volunteer Program) RSVP for Program
The Atlanta Community Food Bank's Hunger Action Center provides a great hands-on experience in a diverse and social atmosphere. Groups and individual volunteers come together to inspect, sort, and pack quality grocery donations to prepare for distribution to nearly 700 partner agencies across Georgia.
Open Hand Atlanta: 1:00pm to 4:00pm (Volunteer Program) RSVP for Program
Open Hand is passionate about building a healthier community. Through people-centered services and partnerships, we create access to healthy meals and nutrition education, empowering our clients and the community to achieve personal goals for health and wellness.
Tuesday, Nov. 1
Metro Atlanta Urban Farm: 9 a.m. - Noon (Volunteer Program) RSVP for Program
Metro Atlanta Urban Farm believes everyone deserves access to affordable, high-quality produce. Our produce is certified naturally grown and harvested with care by the hands of staff and volunteers who support an equitable food distribution system. We provide gardening and agricultural training to ensure families learn to feed themselves and to create future generations of urban agriculturalists.
Atlanta Community Food Bank: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. (Volunteer Program) RSVP for Program
The Atlanta Community Food Bank's Hunger Action Center provides a great hands-on experience in a diverse and social atmosphere. Groups and individual volunteers come together to inspect, sort, and pack quality grocery donations to prepare for distribution to nearly 700 partner agencies across Georgia.
Wednesday, Nov 2
Food Well Alliance: 9 a.m. - Noon (Volunteer Program) RSVP for Program
Volunteering with Food Well Alliance is a great place to start if you're interested in learning more about urban agriculture. Our volunteer workdays bring together individuals and groups at community gardens around metro Atlanta, helping gardens accomplish tasks on their to-do lists and allowing volunteers to explore these unique and productive spaces. Our work varies depending on gardeners’ requests and the season, but our most common tasks include weeding, turning compost, spreading mulch and beautifying garden spaces. No experience is needed – you’ll learn as you work!
Urban Recipe Pack and Prep: 2 - 4 p.m. (Volunteer Program) RSVP for Program
Initially serving as the Georgia Avenue Community Ministry (GACM), Urban Recipe is an outgrowth of a 1990 initiative of Georgia Avenue Church. Under the direction of the founder, Rev. Chad Hale, GACM was separately incorporated in 2001, the primary focus being the formation of food cooperatives for low-income families. Our particular “urban recipe” creates food security in a way that affirms dignity while simultaneously providing a sense of support and community for our members.
Thursday, Thurs. Nov 3
The Grocery Spot: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Volunteer Program) RSVP for Program
The Grocery Spot is a community-supported, pay-what-you-can, free grocery store and event space. We offer a free shopping experience to anyone who may need it. Members of the community that can donate either monetarily or with food are encouraged to do so. Our mission is to improve food access, fight for food justice, and provide a safe space to gather, learn, and grow. “Dialogues, community activities, open conversations, mutual support, knowledge sharing and experience sharing often translate into a process of collective learning and collective growth.”
Friday, Fri. Nov 4
Gateway Center: 9 - 11 a.m. (Volunteer Program) RSVP for Program
Gateway Center is a proven leader and has positioned itself to be adaptable to respond to the needs of the homeless community. Gateway Center programs are designed to address the underlying barriers that prevent individuals and families from transitioning out of homelessness, such as unemployment, behavioral health, housing affordability, and/or medical conditions.
MLK Day of Service
Each year Georgia State honors Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and works with numerous activities in January. Campus events feature lectures, discussions, celebrations, and community service opportunities that reflect his dream and vision for civil rights and social justice. January 16, 2023, marks the 40th anniversary of the first observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a U.S. federal holiday.
Sign up for MLK Day of Service Today!
MLK Day 2022 Student Leaders Needed!
The Student Civic Engagement office recruits students to serve as MLK Day of Service Leaders who will serve as project leads for the MLK Day service projects. Sign up to be a service leader! If you have any additional questions or clarifications about the MLK Day of Service student leader role, please email Byron Jones.
To inquire for more information about Student Civic Engagement MLK Day of Service, email Student Civic Engagement or call us at 404-413-1550.
PawsForACause Expo
Georgia State students, faculty, and staff meet Atlanta nonprofits at the PawsForACause expo. These organizations offer volunteer opportunities and information about their efforts in Atlanta. Students, faculty, and staff can interact with these groups to find opportunities that match their needs and interests.
For any questions concerning the fair call 404-413-1550. or email Student Civic Engagement.
Panther Breakaway
Panther Breakaway is part of the national alternative breaks program, that organizes community service trips for college students during their winter, spring and summer breaks. Student Civic Engagement offers both international and domestic trips.
Students who are looking for a meaningful way to spend winter or spring break can join Student Civic Engagement and other students for a week of volunteering activities in cities across the southeast United States.
Domestic Trips
Partner: American Hiking Society
Cost: $250
Location: Grayton Beach State Park, Florida
Project Description: Participants will work alongside the American Hiking Society doing trail management & maintenance all while enjoying one of the most beautiful state parks in the southeast.
Partner Habitat for Humanity Asheville
Cost: $250
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Project Description: Participants will work with Habitat for Humanity Asheville to help low-income homeowners, often the elderly, with work including building ramps, installing grab bars and showers, replacing or repairing siding and flooring, building or rebuilding decks and stairs, painting/staining exteriors, and more.
Partner: Give Kids the World
Cost: $250
Location: Orlando, Florida
Project Description: Participants will work as volunteers and contribute their time and talent, helping to create priceless memories for critically ill children and their families during magical weeklong wish vacations in our whimsical storybook Village.
Trip Details
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- Each trip cost includes all transportation, lodging and meals.
- Students, faculty and staff, can pay for Panther Breakaway alternative break trips online through Marketplace.
International Trips
Keep checking here for updates on the return of the International Panther Breakaway trip for Spring 2023.
Leadership Opportunities
More information on the 2022-23 Site Leader application coming soon! Site leaders receive a $50 discount on the price of their trip.
How to be a Leader
Students, faculty, and staff who are interested in serving as part of the Panther Breakaway leadership team for 2022-23 trips should contact Assistant Director Byron Jones at 404-413-1552.
Panther Community Plunge
The Panther Community Plunge is Civic Engagement’s first large-scale day of service of the academic year that introduces first-year and returning students at Georgia State to the numerous social issues faced by Atlanta communities. During Panther Welcome Week, student volunteers and staff leaders participate in service projects dealing with a variety of issues from the environment to homelessness.
Student Civic Engagement looks forward to having students join the next Panther Community Plunge.
Email Student Civic Engagement or call us at 404-413-1550 at with any questions.
Trick-or-Treat Fest
Trick-or-Treat Fest is a fun program that provides children with a safe zone for trick-or-treating during the Halloween season, as well as other fun activities including storytelling, face painting, a Halloween-themed movie and a haunted house. This event is hosted in collaboration with various Greek organizations on campus.
Trick-or-Treat Fest will be held the last week of October, at Georgia State. Last year’s event was a huge success thanks in part to the many organizations and Georgia State departments (Study Hall, Pittman Park Recreation, Operation Peace, Inman Middle School and Warren Boys and Girls Club) that assisted Student Civic Engagement with hosting such a heartening occasion.
Student Civic Engagement partnered with Greek Housing and University Housing to provide students with a safe zone for trick-or-treating, games and various fun activities. In total, 154 children attended last years’ Trick-or-Treat Fest. As a final surprise to an event filled day, Georgia State’s mascot, Pounce, made an appearance. Pounce took photos as well as assisted with passing out candy to the trick-or-treaters.
The event was indeed a success, but it would not have been possible without the amazing children in attendance as well as collaborative efforts from Student Civic Engagement, Greek Housing, University Housing and engaged community partners.
Contact Student Civic Engagement at 404-413-1550 with any questions.
Voter Engagement Programs
Student Civic Engagement works alongside university departments, colleges, and community organizations to provide a list of opportunities for voter registration and voter engagement programming for Georgia State University students, faculty, and staff to engage. For more information visit the voter engagement webpage, vote.gsu.edu.
Constitution Week, September 19-24, 2022
Join Leadership and Service, Cultures Communities and Inclusion, College Of Law, Perimeter College History and Political Science Department, Atlanta Campus Political Science Department, History and Political Science Club, Panthers Vote Coalition, Student Government Association, Panther Activities Council, and Social Action Alliance during Constitution Week to learn more about the various topics related to our United States Constitution.
Email Student Civic Engagement or call us at 404-413-1550 at with any questions.
Monday, Sept. 19
Affirmative Action in Higher Education: Faculty, Practitioner & Student Perspectives: Noon - 1 p.m. (Hybrid Program) Watch Recording
This panel will begin with a faculty & practitioner discussion of the legal framework surrounding affirmative action in higher education and the related case that the Supreme Court is set to hear this fall (SFFA v. Harvard College). This portion of the event will be followed by a discussion in which student moderators will pose questions to the panel and engage the audience in a broader discussion of the issues involved.
Ready to Vote: the Races, Issues, and Implications of the Midterm Elections: 1 - 2:15 p.m. (Hybrid Program)
An informational presentation on the Midterm Elections and their implications in Georgia and nationally. The presentation will focus on the significance of student turnout in a competitive state like Georgia.
Tuesday, Sept. 20
The Constitution and Packing the U.S. Supreme Court: 1 - 2 p.m. (Hybrid Program) Watch Recording
Join the program to explore and learn more about the current controversial constitutional issue of court-packing.
Political Breakfast LIVE Session: 6 - 8 p.m. (In-Person Program, Atlanta Campus)
WABE's acclaimed podcast "Political Breakfast" will be hosted LIVE by Georgia State University, The Andrew Young School, and the Social Action Alliance and it’s free with registration. Students interact with Lisa Rayam, Brian Robinson, and Tharon Johnson! This is a live podcast, so once the doors close, no one will be able to enter the event.
Wednesday, Sept. 21
Dekalb County Voter Registration Drive and Poll Worker Recruitment Tabling: 9 a.m. - Noon (In-Person, Dunwoody Campus)
Fulton County Voter Registration Drive, Poll Worker Recruitment and Interactive Educational Polling Site: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (In-Person, Alpharetta Campus)
Pizza and Politics: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (In-Person Program, Alpharetta Campus)
Join the program to discuss Student Debt Relief, Recycled "fashion" and "issues," and Afflictions of Generational Politics.
Privacy, Abortion, & the Second Amendment: 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (Hybrid Program) Watch Recording
A presentation by Amy Steigerwalt, PhD. to learn more on constitutional law regarding a right to privacy, reproductive rights and gun rights, as well as the implications of recent landmark Supreme Court rulings and the legal landscape with the more conservative court.
Pop Talks - We The People: Noon - 1:30 p.m. (In-Person Program, Atlanta Campus)
Pop in on Wednesday for the Multicultural Center's bi-weekly discussions about pop culture, national/global news, trigger-warning topics and/or anything related to diversity and inclusion. This peer-facilitated dialogue series provides a safe space to engage in critical thinking, explore diverse identities, and examine privilege and understand systematic oppression. This special edition of Pop Talks will discuss the constitution's importance and its impact on the different communities and groups.
Value My Vote: 1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. (Hybrid Program) Watch Recording
Do people know they should vote, but it isn’t enough to just vote for the President? Do those little local elections and runoffs really matter? Who even knows what district judges do? Value My Vote, overall, is a voter education campaign that uses social media and in-person events to encourage informed, active voting. This town hall-style event is one stop on the journey towards the midterm elections that will open the floor to student questions about how political roles, rules, and government structures affect day-to-day life and why your full-ballot, local and national votes hold so much value. Register today to be involved!
Thursday, Sept. 22
Dekalb County Voter Registration Drive and Poll Worker Recruitment Tabling: 9 a.m. - Noon (In-Person, Decatur Campus)
Fulton County Voter Registration Drive, Poll Worker Recruitment and Interactive Educational Polling Site: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (In-Person, Atlanta Campus)
The Constitution, Voting Rights and Recent Laws: 10 - 11 a.m. (Hybrid Program)
Come and join the Dunwoody HAP Club and Asian Americans Advancing for Justice to learn about various election deadlines, get-out-the-vote efforts, and election protection efforts.
Constitution Week 2022 Giveaways: Noon - 1 p.m.(In-Person, Atlanta Campus)
Swing by the first floor of Student Center East for some free goodies for Constitution Day!
The Right to Organize - New Developments with Organized Labor: 1 - 2:15 p.m. (Virtual Program) Watch Recording
Our program will feature an introduction to labor and the U.S. Constitution with current developments in the labor movement, looking at how grassroots activists interpret the Constitution.
Center Parc Stadium, Fulton County - Voter Registration Drive, Poll Worker Recruitment and Interactive Educational Polling Site: 5 - 8 p.m. (In-Person, Atlanta Campus)
Before you go into the football game to watch the Georgia State Panthers play the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, stop by register to vote, check your registration status, sign up to become a poll worker and check out the interactive mock polling site.
Process to Politics - Practitioners of Politics: 4:30 - 6 p.m. (Hybrid Program) Watch Recording
Come and learn from the shared experiences of recent alumni about the process of engaging and being a part of the political system.
Friday, Sept. 23
MTV Partnership Workshop: How to navigate your local elections office and collaboration between administrators and students: 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. (Hybrid Program)
Come to learn more about the importance of the local elections, how students can collaborate with local officials, and how county election officials support and organize local elections.
Georgia Voter Summit: Friday, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. & Saturday, 6 - 9 p.m. (Hybrid Program) RSVP for Event
2022 Georgia Student Voting Summit is to inspire civic engagement through community partnerships highlighting collective action through a range of mediums that encourage voter participation. The summit is a hybrid 2- day summit with a Virtual Conference and in-person Keynote Reception featuring Austin Heller, Jordan Johnson, and Tabari Davis hosted at Morehouse College. Our Virtual Conference will include virtual workshops and panel sessions hosted by some of the best organizers in the state! Our Keynote Reception will include a Keynote Panel, an Art Showcase, an Awards Ceremony, and much more!
Explore Our Constitution
- Georgia State Library Research Guide for Constitution Week
- Visit the National Constitution Center site
- National Constitution Center Exhibits' Virtual Tours
- Interactive Quiz - How will your score measure up?
- Transcript of the Constitution
- Errors in the Constitution
- Interactive Constitution - Explore the Constitution! Search by article, amendment or issue.
- National Constitution Center Podcasts and Blog
Constitution Week, September 13-17, 2021
Join Student Civic Engagement, Dean of Students, Leadership Programs, CCI, and History and Political Science Department during Constitution Week to learn more about the various topics that relate to our United States Constitution. RSVP today for one of the many events.
Atlanta Campus Student Center Constitution Week Display (Hosted by Dean of Students, Leadership Programs, CCI) - Monday, September 13 - 18, 2021, Atlanta Campus Student Center East Lobby
All Campus Library Constitution Week Display (Hosted by Georgia State University Library) - Monday, September 13 - 18, 2021, All Campus Library Locations
The Impact of Asian American voters in Georgia, voter purges, and the ongoing changes in voting laws (Hosted by the Dunwoody History and Politics Club) - Monday, September 13, 2021, at 11 a.m. View the Impact of Asian American voters in Georgia recording
Activism and Policy: Understand Your Rights and Responsibilities (Hosted by Dean of Students, Leadership Programs, CCI) - Monday, September 13, 2021, at Noon
Amendments 101: Revisiting Our Constitutional Rights as African Americans by Teresa Hardy, NAACP DeKalb Branch President (Hosted by History and Political Science Department at Perimeter College) - Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. View Amendments 101 recording
"Separation of Powers" - Executive, Legislative, Judicial vs Federal, State, Local (Hosted by the Dunwoody History and Politics Club) - Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 1 p.m. View Separation of Powers recording
Immigration Law and Issues (Hosted by History and Political Science Department at Perimeter College) - Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. View Immigration Law and Issues recording
Redistricting in Georgia (Hosted by History and Political Science Department at Perimeter College) - Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. View Redistricting in Georgia recording
Voting in the Midterm Elections: Exploring the 2022 Primary Election, the 26th Amendment and Trends in Youth Voter Turnout (Hosted by History and Political Science Department at Perimeter College) - Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 1 p.m.
Explore Our Constitution
- Georgia State Library Research Guide for Constitution Week
- Visit the National Constitution Center site
- National Constitution Center Exhibits' Virtual Tours
- Interactive Quiz - How will your score measure up?
- Transcript of the Constitution
- Errors in the Constitution
- Interactive Constitution - Explore the Constitution! Search by article, amendment or issue.
- National Constitution Center Podcasts and Blog
Contact Us
Student Civic Engagement
Contact Information
404-413-1550
[email protected]
Office Location
475 Student Center West
66 Courtland Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
Mailing Address
Georgia State University
Student Civic Engagement
P.O. Box 3972
Atlanta, GA 30302-3972
Staff Contact Information
Director for Student Civic Engagement
Ellin McDonough
404-413-1553
[email protected]
Assistant Director for Student Civic Engagement
Byron Jones
404-413-1552
[email protected]
Coordinator for Student Civic Engagement
Morgan Connor
404-413-1551
[email protected]