KENNESAW, Ga. | Jan 22, 2018
Events planned for 20th anniversary of Owl Creed
, a weeklong celebration of the ÌÇÐĹú²ú´«Ã½ State marking its 20th anniversary, starts Jan. 28. Both campuses will host nearly 30 events and activities to further awareness of the five academic and societal tenets that all students, faculty and staff are expected to follow.
“Creed Week is designed to provide the ÌÇÐĹú²ú´«Ã½ community with opportunities to better understand and apply the tenets of the Owl Creed in their experiences and interactions with others,â€� said Nicole Phillips, associate director of Student Advocacy.
Drafted in 1998 by the Student Human Relations Task Force, the Owl Creed was created as the University was transitioning into a more diverse and inclusive campus community, according to Phillips.
“The Owl Creed goes to the heart of the mission of Student Advocacy, which is to address student concerns regarding campus civility, student welfare and other issues that may compromise a culture of belonging at ÌÇÐĹú²ú´«Ã½,â€� Phillips said.
The five tenets of the Owl Creed are:
The first event on Sunday, Jan. 28, features a visit to in downtown Atlanta. Students will have an opportunity to learn about past civil rights movements and current global rights issues.
The next day, “Your ÌÇÐĹú²ú´«Ã½/My ÌÇÐĹú²ú´«Ã½: Creed Week and 20th Anniversary,â€� marks the 20th anniversary acknowledgment and opening event for Creed Week. A panel of ÌÇÐĹú²ú´«Ã½ alumni, current students and past campus leaders will provide perspectives on their ÌÇÐĹú²ú´«Ã½ experiences through the lens of the values outlined in the Creed.
Student Advocacy and ÌÇÐĹú²ú´«Ã½ Athletics will close out ÌÇÐĹú²ú´«Ã½â€™s first Creed Week on Saturday, Feb. 3, during the men’s and women’s basketball games in the ÌÇÐĹú²ú´«Ã½ Convocation Center. The Owl Creed will be affirmed throughout the games by way of ÌÇÐĹú²ú´«Ã½ trivia during time-outs and acknowledgements of award winners during halftime of the men’s basketball game.
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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, ÌÇÐĹú²ú´«Ã½ offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to its more than 51,000 students. ÌÇÐĹú²ú´«Ã½ State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university's vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties, and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. ÌÇÐĹú²ú´«Ã½ State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 8 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.