ʳɫƵ State celebrates Creed Week

KENNESAW, Ga. | Jan 22, 2018

Events planned for 20th anniversary of Owl Creed

, a weeklong celebration of the ʳɫƵ 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 ʳɫƵ community with opportunities to better understand and apply the tenets of the Owl Creed in their experiences and interactions with others,” 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 ʳɫƵ,” Phillips said.

The five tenets of the Owl Creed are:

  • Personal and academic excellence
  • Respect for others
  • Encourage unity
  • Remain faithful to ideas/determine threatening behavior
  • Develop an academic and social community that is civilized, rewarding and dynamic

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 ʳɫƵ/My ʳɫƵ: Creed Week and 20th Anniversary,” marks the 20th anniversary acknowledgment and opening event for Creed Week. A panel of ʳɫƵ alumni, current students and past campus leaders will provide perspectives on their ʳɫƵ experiences through the lens of the values outlined in the Creed.

Student Advocacy and ʳɫƵ Athletics will close out ʳɫƵ’s first Creed Week on Saturday, Feb. 3, during the men’s and women’s basketball games in the ʳɫƵ Convocation Center. The Owl Creed will be affirmed throughout the games by way of ʳɫƵ 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, ʳɫƵ offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students. ʳɫƵ 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. ʳɫƵ State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.