Liberty Campus hosts Friends and Family Day

Georgia Southern University’s Liberty Campus welcomed nearly 60 students, alumni, faculty, staff and guests for Friends and Family Day in early October. 

The event was designed to bring the campus community together for an afternoon of free food, fun and games, music, and Eagle spirit.

New Student and Family Programs organized and sponsored the event in collaboration with Liberty Campus staff. Representatives from the Follett bookstore were also on hand with Georgia Southern merchandise and raffled off swag to attendees.

“I had a great time,” said first-year student Justin Jones. “I met a lot of people, made new friends and played cornhole with my mom.”

Fellow first-year student James Keel also enjoyed the experience. 

“I had a good time,” Keel said. “I enjoyed the food, but I just wish [the event] would have been bigger.”

With plans already underway to bring Friends and Family Day back each fall, Liberty Campus leaders hope to build on this year’s gathering and continue growing the event as a campus tradition.

“Seeing our students, staff and families laughing, connecting and enjoying the day together was truly the best part,” said Liberty Campus Associate Director Dawn Merrell. “I’m excited to see this Liberty Campus tradition continue to grow.”