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Georgia Southern’s Virtual Collaboration Center Hosts Community Day for the Public
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.”
Eagles Esports Presents The Southern Siege Tournament at Georgia Southern University
STATESBORO, GA – [March 22-23, 2025] – Eagles Esports proudly hosts the Southern Siege Tournament, a Rainbow Six: Siege LAN event bringing together some of Georgia’s top collegiate esports teams. The tournament will take place at Georgia Southern’s Virtual Collaboration Center, featuring competition between University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State, and Hop-On-Siege (Private Team) in a double elimination format that guarantees intense action and strategic gameplay.
The Southern Siege Tournament is set to showcase several bright and upcoming players from Georgia’s esports scene while featuring the rising competitiveness of collegiate gaming. With teams battling through a double-elimination bracket, fans can expect fun and exciting matches that will entertain everyone.
“This is the first of many collegiate events we want to host to expand Eagle Esports as an organization,” said Darin Reno, President of Eagles Esports.
The Southern Siege Tournament will be open to spectators, with opportunities for fans to cheer on their favorite teams, engage with the esports community, and experience the LAN atmosphere firsthand.
*** About Eagles Esports
Eagles Esports is the official esports organization of Georgia Southern University, dedicated to fostering competitive gaming, teamwork, and community engagement. Through tournaments, training, and outreach, Eagles Esports provides a platform for student gamers to thrive both in competition and personal development in the world of esports.
Winter XP Camp (February 2025)
This camp is designed for young gamers to explore, learn, and deepen their passion for gaming. Campers will engage in a variety of gaming experiences, including board games, card games, tabletop, console, and PC gaming. Along the way, we’ll emphasize the importance of online safety and create opportunities for campers to discuss their interests and ideas in different gaming genres. Whether it’s strategy, storytelling, or competition, there’s something for every gamer to enjoy!
Date
Feb. 17-21
Registration Deadline
Feb. 16
Drop-off
7:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Time
8am to 12pm Mon – Fri
Registration Free
$125
Pick-up
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: 98 Georgia Ave. Statesboro, Ga 30458
Once registered you will receive an email with more details pertaining to the camp and few other things you will need to sign off on and bring with you on the first day. If you have any further questions feel free to email vcc@georgiasouthern.edu or call 912-478-0345.