Georgia Southern’s Virtual Collaboration Center Hosts Community Day for the Public

April 11, 2025

Statesboro, GA – April 11, 2025 – The Virtual Collaboration Center at Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro Campus is excited to announce its upcoming Community Day, taking place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, beginning at 3:00 PM. Open to families, students, and gaming enthusiasts of all ages, this event is designed to foster community connections and highlight the growing opportunities in gaming, esports, and digital learning.

The Community Day will offer an exciting lineup of interactive activities, including:

• Gaming Lingo & Terms Info Sessions for Parents – Learn the language of the gaming world and better understand your child’s passion.
  
• Online Safety Workshops – Essential tips and strategies to help families navigate digital spaces responsibly.
  
• Summer Camp Previews – Discover a full list of upcoming youth summer camps with varying focuses such as drawing, coding, esports, photography and more.
  
• Esports League Interest Forms – Sign up to show your interest in joining, starting, or supporting local and school esports teams.
  
• Mini Gaming Tournament – Join in friendly matches to meet, greet, and compete with different people.
  
• Giveaways, Tours, and More!
  

Located in the heart of the Statesboro Campus, the Virtual Collaboration Center is the hub for Georgia Southern’s vibrant on-campus gaming community and the home of Eagle Esports, the university’s competitive esports team. The event is part of an ongoing initiative to increase community involvement and support future university recruitment by showcasing innovative academic and extracurricular opportunities in digital media and esports.

“This is more than just a day of gaming,” said Andrew Mosley, Manager of the VCC. “It’s about creating bridges between the university and our community, and showing students and parents how technology, creativity, and education come together at Georgia Southern. ”The event is free and open to the public. Whether you’re a parent wanting to understand the gaming world, a student curious about esports, or a community member looking for a fun weekend activity—there’s something for everyone at the VCC Community Day.”