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Events Open to Community

Throughout the year, community members are invited to join Georgia Southwestern in a variety of celebrations such as annual Homecoming festivities, 'Under the Lights' soccer kick-off, fine arts exhibitions, musical performances, summer camps, and more!

Upcoming Events

Larry Thompson
24Mar

Griffin Bell Lecture Series

5:00 pm Jackson Hall Join us as we welcome Larry D. Thompson, Counsel at Finch McCranie, LLP, and former U.S. Deputy Attorney General, to GSW for a discussion on his distinguished career in law and government.
Brink Bush at organ
27Mar

Chamber Concert Series: Brink Bush

7:30 PM Calvary Episcopal Church Brink Bush will perform on organ with reception to follow. Admission to this event is FREE to the public. Note this event will be held off-campus at Calvary Episcopal Church.
Rendering of Griffin Bell Conference Center
27Mar

Griffin Bell Golf & Conference Center Ribbon Cutting

4:00 PM Griffin Bell Golf & Conference Center The moment we’ve been waiting for is finally here! Join us for the official ribbon cutting of the Griffin Bell Golf & Conference Center—a milestone years in the making!
Dr. Michelle Johnston
28Mar

Investiture Ceremony for Dr. Michelle R. Johnston

10:00 AM Convocation Hall Celebrate a historic moment as we formally invest Dr. Michelle R. Johnston into her role and honor her leadership at GSW. Reception to follow.
GSW Baseball & Softball Reunion
28Mar

GSW Baseball & Softball Reunion

March 28 - 30 GSW Softball and Baseball Complex GSW will welcome baseball and softball alumni for a weekend of reconnecting with past teammates and making new connections.
Student touring campus
12Apr

Preview Day

8:30 am - 1:00 pm GSW Campus Ready to Take Tomorrow by Storm? Join us for Preview Day and get a snapshot of life at GSW. Each student in attendance will receive a free t-shirt, and each high school junior or senior will be entered to win a $1,000 scholarship!
Hail Storm 2025
9May

Hail Storm Annual Fundraiser

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Wolf Creek Plantation Join Georgia Southwestern State University Athletics for the 6th Annual Hail Storm! Buy golf balls for $100 each—closest to the target wins $25,000! Enjoy food, drinks, and live music by The Answer Band from 6-10 p.m., with the ball drop at 7:20 p.m.
GSW Baseball Youth Summer Camp
27May

Baseball Youth Camp

9:00 am - 12:00 pm GSW Baseball Complex Players ages 5 - 14 will join GSW baseball coaches and players to expand their baseball skills. Cost is $125 per player for the three-day camp running May 27-29.
GSW Braves Night
28Jun

GSW Alumni Night at Truist Park

4:15 pm Truist Park GSW Alumni and friends are invited for GSW Alumni Night at Truist Park where the Braves will go head to head with the Philadelphia Phillies! Enjoy larger and more comfortable seating in "The Pen" with access to private spaces and "all you can eat" ballpark refreshments! Click on graphic for tickets.
GSW Baseball Summer Youth Camp
8Jul

Baseball Youth Camp

9:00 am - 12:00 pm GSW Baseball Complex Players ages 5 - 14 will join GSW baseball coaches and players to expand their baseball skills. Cost is $125 per player for the three-day camp running July 8-10.
Homecoming image card
13Oct

Homecoming and Family Weekend

October 13 - 18 GSW Campus Save the date for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2025! The week will be filled with fun activities, lasting memories, and the celebration of what it means to be a Cane.
Keep up with our Hurricane Athletics events by attending games or watching virtually.
Women's basketball group