Archive | October, 2008
News from the System – Board of Regents approves budget reduction
The University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents has approved the Fiscal Year 2009 six percent budget reduction amounts for the 35 System institutions. Previously at its August meeting, the regents had approved overall budget reduction amounts for the System, along with a System FY2010 budget request. The action moved beyond the broad numbers for [...]
Continue reading...Sports Nuggets
19. October 2008
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By Joey Warren ASU Cross Country For the third consecutive season, Augusta State’s Adam Ward has been named the Peach Belt Conference’s Coach of the Year by his peers. Mr. Ward was recognized with the honor at the conclusion of the PBC Women’s Cross Country Championships on Oct. 25 in Milledgeville, Ga. Mr. Ward led [...]
Continue reading...Faculty Profile – Jeanine Burse
18. October 2008
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By Tiara Jackson, contributing writer New Orleans memorabilia is sprinkled among the stacks of books in Dr. Jeanine Burse’s office—reminders of her life before Hurricane Katrina. After the hurricane’s horrific devastation, Dr. Burse knew that New Orleans would never again be home for her. She also knew, because of her strong family ties, that she [...]
Continue reading...Staff Profile – Officer John Pritchett
17. October 2008
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By Tamara Cammack, contributing writer Public safety officer John Pritchett took a vow to protect, increase safety, and promote positive relations among constituents when he joined ASU’s Department of Public Safety. “My job is to monitor the safety and security for students, faculty, and staff at ASU and University Village,” says Officer Pritchett. Although ASU’s [...]
Continue reading...Campus Notables
16. October 2008
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Heather Abdelnur, history, anthropology, and philosophy, has been named to the committee that awards the Conference on Latin American History’s James Alexander Robertson Prize. The prize is awarded for the best article to appear in the prestigious Hispanic American Historical Review. Lee Ann Caldwell, Center for the Study of Georgia History, and Joyce Jones, student [...]
Continue reading...November Birthdays
15. October 2008
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Steven D. Duckworth, Information Technology Services, November 1 Jason M. Gribek, Facilities Planning, November 1 Danielle E. Harris, Public Relations & Publications, November 1 Sanford D. White, Sociology, Criminal Justice & Social Work, November 1 Carolyn B. Cannon, Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, November 2 Stephanie O. Samuels, Financial Aid, November 2 [...]
Continue reading...Across Campus
14. October 2008
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Campus closed Campus will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Open enrollment closes The 2009 open enrollment period for the University System of Georgia and Augusta State University benefit plans is scheduled to end on November 7. Contact Human Resources for more information. Season tickets [...]
Continue reading...November Photo Review
9. October 2008
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A nursing student gets his blood pressure checked. An ASU student paints a child’s face during Trick-UV-Treat, an annual event at University Village. ASU students visit with representatives of local organizations at the volunteer fair sponsored by the Career Center.
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20. October 2008
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