College of Arts and Sciences at GovState

08/31/2026

Happy First Day of Fall Semester! Check out all the activities we have planned for Welcome Week!

Welcome Back Jaguars! Kick off the Fall 2026 semester with an entire week of activities.

https://www.govst.edu/welcome-week

08/28/2026

Join us in a unique opportunity next Saturday, Sept. 5th, from 11am-1pm to help track and protect monarch butterflies during their incredible migration journey! The group will meet at the F-Building Entrance and then head to the Butterfly Ranch within the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park.

08/26/2026

Would you like to try out your acting skills this year? Learn more about our upcoming auditions for A Midsummer Night's Dream in the post below!

🌙✨AUDITION NOTICE: A Midsummer Night's Dream✨🌙

Love, mischief, magic, and mayhem are headed to Governors State University!

Join us for auditions for A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare's beloved comedy, adapted and directed by Jane F. Cox. Whether you're an experienced performer or have never tackled Shakespeare before, we welcome actors of all experience levels. No previous Shakespeare experience is required.

📅 Auditions: September 8 & 9
🎭 Callbacks: September 12
🎥 Video submissions accepted through September 8
📍 Sherman Hall, Governors State University, University Park, IL

We're seeking a diverse cast of students, artists, dreamers, theatre kids, fairies, lovers, and mischief-makers to bring this enchanting story to life.

🔗 Learn more and sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FAAAE22A1F8CE9-64496572-amidsummer #/

Tag a friend who should audition! 🎭✨

08/25/2026

We are making it easier for working professionals to earn a Master of Public Administration! Starting this Fall semester, our MPA program has been reduced to 36 credit hours, creating a more efficient path to graduation while maintaining the high-quality education and practical experience students expect. Learn more about this update in the article below.

https://gsunews.govst.edu/governors-state-university-updates-master-of-public-administration-program/

08/24/2026

We are officially ONE WEEK AWAY from the start of the Fall semester! Check out all the amazing events and activities that are planned for Welcome Week!

Jaguars, we're almost back! Welcome Week begins August 31, with a full week of events and activities to kick off the school year.

Don't miss the excitement: https://www.govst.edu/welcome-week

08/17/2026

With classes starting in 2 weeks, now is the perfect time to get prepared! These 5 helpful tips for semester success may have been written last year by our amazing alumna Victoria Gomez, but they're still great reminders for all students getting ready for the fall semester.

By Victoria Gómez, CAS English Major and Marketing and Communications Student WorkerStarting your semester here at Governors State University (GovState) is exciting, and a little preparation goes a long way. Whether you are a first-year student, transfer, a returning Jaguar, or a new graduate stud...

08/12/2026

The Prairie Party at Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park is officially one month away! This annual celebration is more than a great evening in the park; it's theNate's largest fundraising event of the year, which helps sustain the programs and experiences that make the park a cultural destination for our community! Learn more about this special evening and how to purchase tickets at the link below!

(University Park, Illinois) - Plan for an evening under the stars celebrating Governors State University’s (GovState) Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (theNate) at the park’s annual Prairie Party, formerly known as Sculpture, Wine and Dine.“Please join the Advisory Board for theNate and the Host ...

08/10/2026

Classes begin in 3 weeks! If you're planning to take classes this semester and haven't registered yet, today is the day! Don't miss your chance to get the courses you need for your degree!