Spirit Week

October 12th - 16th, 2026

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Spirit Week Events

Event Location / Campus Date Time Event Flyer & Related Links
Spirit Week Giveaway Library, Dublin Campus Monday, Oct. 12 9:00 a.m.
Winshape Camps Summer 2027 Jobs Recruitment Table Student Life Center (SLC) Lobby, Macon Campus Monday, Oct. 12 & Tuesday, Oct. 13 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. MGA Career & Leadership Events Prepare now. Make a positive impression. Be ready for your next opportunity.  Scan me (QR code) Ger more at mga.joinhandshake.com  Cochran: Sandford 112 Eastman: Coleman 1157 Macon: Student Life Center 261 Website: www.mga.edu/ccld Instagram: @mgaccld Email: careerservices@mga.edu  Fall 2026 Programs September 9 Federal Workforce Recruitment Program Virtual Info Session 3 - 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration required via Handshake  September 9 & 27 Resume Clinics in-person sessions bring your resume and make updates while learning with other students. Macon: SLC 261, Choose your time & date: 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., or 2 p.m.  September 10 & 29 Resume Roadmap Virtual Sessions Get the latest tips on resume writing. 12:30 p.m. Go to Handshake for the virtual link to Teams.   September 14 & 23 Nursing Networking Events Sept. 14 - Oak Hall 1 - 4 p.m., Sept. 23 Dublin 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. All health related majors are welcome to attend  September 17 Meet the Firms Accounting, Finance, Insurance, & Risk Management; Macon: Mercer University - University Center 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  September 30 Aviation Mock Interviews Eastman: City of Eastman Room Email julie.holloway@mga.edu to sign up tby 9/28  Oct 1 Resume + Outfit Refresh Macon SLC 261 Cochran Sandford 112 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Oct 5 Level up: Career Fair Confidence interact with the CCLD staff and get comfortable with networking. Macon SL 2nd floor 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.  Oct 6 & 7 Career Fair Prep: Resume drop-in day Macon SLC 261 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Can’t make it? Schedule a virtual or in-person appt. On a different day.  Oct 8: All Industry Career Fair jobs + internships + graduate schools plus free professional headshots for students and alumni Macon: PSC 211 and Concourse 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Check-in at the Jones Lobby   Free transportation available from Cochran campus - pre-registration required.  Scan QR code for more info  Oct 12 & 13 Winshape Camps Summer 2027 Job Recruitment Macon: SLC Lobby 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  Oct. 14 Professional Checkpoint Day Get career fair and interview ready! Eastman Flight Lobby 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  Oct. 16 Atlanta Gas Light Corporate Trip Sign-up Deadline: Oct. 11 through online application on Handshake. All day event. Transportation provided from Macon and Cochran campuses.  Oct. 19 - 23 Internship Exploration Week Check for the week’s events on Handshake  Oct. 22 All majors Mock Interview Day Macon: SLC 261, 1-4 p.m. Pre-registration required  Oct. 21 Statewide Career Fair Atlatna: Cobb Energy Centre 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sign-up for transportation from Cochran or Macon campuses. Hosted by the GA Association of Colleges & Employers  Oct. 29 Aviation Career Fair Eastman City of Eastman Room 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.  Nov. 4 Student & Alumni Etiquette Dinner Macon: SLC Lobby 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Pre-registration required.  Save the Date: Student Leadership Conference 2027 | February 26 | Registration begins in December
Casino Night City of Eastman Room, Eastman Campus Monday, Oct. 12 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Get ready to roll the dice and test your luck at Casino Night! Stop by for an evening of casino-style fun, pick up a custom MGA poker chip, win prizes, and enter for a chance to win a special giveaway.
Two Steppin' with Duke Wellness Center, Cochran Campus Monday, Oct. 12 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Learn popular line dances with our choreographer before Thursday's Trail Ride and Spirit kickoff! Learn new dance moves & enjoy music and fun with fellow Knights! Get Railride ready and receive an exclusive MGA fan giveaway! See event details on www.mga.edu/student-life/spirit-week.php
MGA Volleyball vs. Erskine College Volleyball Gym, Macon Campus Tuesday, Oct. 13 6:00 p.m. MGA Athletics Calendar
Spirit Week Giveaway Oak Hall (Student Center), Warner Robins Campus Wednesday, Oct. 14 9:00 a.m.
Professional Checkpoint Day Eastman Flight Lobby, Eastman Campus Wednesday, Oct. 14 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. MGA Career & Leadership Events Prepare now. Make a positive impression. Be ready for your next opportunity.  Scan me (QR code) Ger more at mga.joinhandshake.com  Cochran: Sandford 112 Eastman: Coleman 1157 Macon: Student Life Center 261 Website: www.mga.edu/ccld Instagram: @mgaccld Email: careerservices@mga.edu  Fall 2026 Programs September 9 Federal Workforce Recruitment Program Virtual Info Session 3 - 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration required via Handshake  September 9 & 27 Resume Clinics in-person sessions bring your resume and make updates while learning with other students. Macon: SLC 261, Choose your time & date: 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., or 2 p.m.  September 10 & 29 Resume Roadmap Virtual Sessions Get the latest tips on resume writing. 12:30 p.m. Go to Handshake for the virtual link to Teams.   September 14 & 23 Nursing Networking Events Sept. 14 - Oak Hall 1 - 4 p.m., Sept. 23 Dublin 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. All health related majors are welcome to attend  September 17 Meet the Firms Accounting, Finance, Insurance, & Risk Management; Macon: Mercer University - University Center 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  September 30 Aviation Mock Interviews Eastman: City of Eastman Room Email julie.holloway@mga.edu to sign up tby 9/28  Oct 1 Resume + Outfit Refresh Macon SLC 261 Cochran Sandford 112 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Oct 5 Level up: Career Fair Confidence interact with the CCLD staff and get comfortable with networking. Macon SL 2nd floor 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.  Oct 6 & 7 Career Fair Prep: Resume drop-in day Macon SLC 261 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Can’t make it? Schedule a virtual or in-person appt. On a different day.  Oct 8: All Industry Career Fair jobs + internships + graduate schools plus free professional headshots for students and alumni Macon: PSC 211 and Concourse 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Check-in at the Jones Lobby   Free transportation available from Cochran campus - pre-registration required.  Scan QR code for more info  Oct 12 & 13 Winshape Camps Summer 2027 Job Recruitment Macon: SLC Lobby 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  Oct. 14 Professional Checkpoint Day Get career fair and interview ready! Eastman Flight Lobby 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  Oct. 16 Atlanta Gas Light Corporate Trip Sign-up Deadline: Oct. 11 through online application on Handshake. All day event. Transportation provided from Macon and Cochran campuses.  Oct. 19 - 23 Internship Exploration Week Check for the week’s events on Handshake  Oct. 22 All majors Mock Interview Day Macon: SLC 261, 1-4 p.m. Pre-registration required  Oct. 21 Statewide Career Fair Atlatna: Cobb Energy Centre 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sign-up for transportation from Cochran or Macon campuses. Hosted by the GA Association of Colleges & Employers  Oct. 29 Aviation Career Fair Eastman City of Eastman Room 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.  Nov. 4 Student & Alumni Etiquette Dinner Macon: SLC Lobby 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Pre-registration required.  Save the Date: Student Leadership Conference 2027 | February 26 | Registration begins in December
Women's Soccer vs. Coker College Nesmith Field, Cochran Campus Wednesday, Oct. 14 5:00 p.m. MGA Athletics Calendar
The Great Pumpkin Paint-Off Student Life Center (SLC) Lobby, Macon Campus Wednesday, Oct. 14 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
MidKnight Madness

hosted by @lynadiawhiting
Morris Gym, Cochran Campus Wednesday, Oct. 14 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Hosted by Lynadia Whiting, Instagram @lynadiawhiting. Doors open at 8:30 pm. Prizes include a 32-inch TV, JBL speaker, and Sound bar.
Duke & Boots

 

Outside Georgia Hall by the pool, Cochran Campus

Thursday, Oct. 15 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Featuring a Mechanical Bull, DJ priest, and spirit week trailride

Atlanta Gas Light Corporate Trip

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Atlanta Gas Light, McDonough, Georgia

MGA bus departs from Cochran Campus 8 a.m. and from Macon Campus at 9 a.m. (25 student limit)

Friday, Oct. 16 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Atlanta Gas Light Corporate Tour, Travel to the McDonough location to learn about career options in energy. Lunch provided. Open to all majors! Friday, October 16 all day trip sign up deadline October 11. 25 seats available on the MGA bus with pick-up on Maocn & Cochran campuses. Register Now . Scan QR code. Requirements of all attendes: Complete the registration form which also asks for you resume and short paragraph about why you want to attend. Wear business causal attire for the tour. Meet with a career advisor about your resume before the trip and upload your updated copy to Hanshake. Questions? Email us at careerservices@mga.edu

Backpack Buddies Volunteer

 1217 Forest Hill Rd, Macon , GA 31210

Friday, Oct. 16 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
MGA Volleyball vs. Augusta University Volleyball Gym, Macon Campus Friday, Oct. 16 6:00 p.m. MGA Athletics Calendar
MGA Volleyball vs. Augusta University Volleyball Gym, Macon Campus Saturday, Oct. 17 1:00 p.m. MGA Athletics Calendar