Archive | November, 2008
Peter S. Knox III Distinguished Chair is approved
The University System’s Board of Regents, at their November meeting, approved the Peter S. Knox III Distinguished Chair of Accounting in the Hull College of Business. The board established the chair as part of a package of academic items approved without comment. The endowed position will be awarded to a distinguished scholar in the accounting [...]
Continue reading...Christmas Tree Lighting
25. November 2008
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There is a new addition to a time-honored tradition at Augusta State University. This year’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting will feature a new Deodar Cedar that was planted last summer—and a new partner for the celebration that draws neighbors and friends to campus to kick off the holiday season. “We are pleased that the Summerville [...]
Continue reading...MBA speaker series goes green
24. November 2008
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In an effort to educate our community on the importance of recycling, Augusta State University’s Recycling Committee teamed up with the Hull College of Business to recognize the National Recycling Coalition’s America Recycles Day in a program of their fall 2008 MBA Executive Lecture Series. Dr. Marc Miller, dean of the Hull College of Business, [...]
Continue reading...ASU’s Study Abroad program sees increase in participation
23. November 2008
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The University System of Georgia (USG) recently announced that it has reached a milestone, having sent more than 6,000 students overseas to study last year. Over the past decade, the USG has increased threefold the number of its students studying abroad. Dr. Richard Sutton, assistant vice chancellor for international programs, noted that, “Studying abroad has [...]
Continue reading...ASU professor presented with national award
22. November 2008
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Dr. Jana Sandarg, professor of Spanish in the Department of English and Foreign Languages, has been honored with a national award for teaching excellence and dedication to foreign language education. She was recognized by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages with the prestigious Steiner Award for Leadership in Foreign Language Education, Postsecondary. [...]
Continue reading...Future Army leaders display their strength
22. November 2008
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The Jaguar Battalion recently competed in the annual Ranger Challenge competition, a test of leadership, endurance, and skill for cadets in the Army’s ROTC programs, and placed third in their division—becoming the second Augusta State University team in 11 years to take top honors. The event, held at Fort Benning, Ga., placed
Continue reading...JagTV to launch in the spring
21. November 2008
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January 2009 will mark the premiere of JagTV—an on-campus effort to bring news and entertainment to TV viewers in the Jaguar Student Activities Center and University Village. Programming is in the development stage but is expected to include news broadcasts, sports chats, faculty interviews, professional and student films, tutorials, health and exercise segments, and more. [...]
Continue reading...Email Blacklisting – what it is and how to prevent it
19. November 2008
Damon Armour, contributing writer IT Security Officer There truly is a world of black and white when it comes to email. A blacklist is a list of addresses or domains, such as aug.edu, that is denied delivery by another user. In other words, if a site is blacklisted, its email will not be accepted at [...]
Continue reading...ASU construction update
18. November 2008
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January will not only bring in the New Year, but more construction to the Augusta State campus. Structural work will begin on several of the historic buildings on campus. These buildings–original buildings of the Augusta Arsenal—date back to 1827-29. According to Mr. Fred Ricketson, screening has already been removed from the back porch of the [...]
Continue reading...News from the System
17. November 2008
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Georgia Southern President to step down Susan Herbst, executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer of the University System of Georgia (USG), announced today that she has accepted the decision of Georgia Southern University President Bruce Grube to step down as president, effective June 30, 2009. Dr. Grube has served the University System in this [...]
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26. November 2008
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