Archive | December, 2008
Lyceum Series presents Best of Momix
Momix, known internationally for its spectacular blend of physical theatre, riveting music, athleticism, dance, and comedy, will present Best of Momix on Friday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. in the Maxwell Theatre as part of the university’s annual Lyceum Series. The group has performed in over 22 countries and been featured on stage, screen, and [...]
Continue reading...Sadenwasser appointed director of Honors Program
22. December 2008
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Dr. Tim L. Sadenwasser, associate professor of English, has been named director of the university’s Honors Program, effective Aug. 1, 2009. He will replace Dr. Jim Garvey, who will be retiring. “I appreciate Dr. Sadenwasser accepting this challenge, and I know from the strong recommendation he received from the members of the Honors Committee that [...]
Continue reading...Sports Nuggets
16. December 2008
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By Joey Warren Jaguars No. 4 for second week in NABC rankings Augusta State remains the fourth-ranked men’s team in the nation in the second National Association of Basketball Coaches poll of the regular season. Findlay and USC Aiken held on to the top two positions, while Central Oklahoma is ranked No. 3 in front [...]
Continue reading...Staff Profile – Alison Rohdy
14. December 2008
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Her love for the South and its beach life is what drew Alison Rohdy to Georgia from Iowa. Even though she says she misses the seasons and being able to go sledding in the winter, Ms. Rohdy says that living in the South has met all of her expectations. A graduate of Savannah College of [...]
Continue reading...The 15th annual Tri-College Celebration
23. December 2008
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The 15th annual Tri-College Celebration honoring the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will be held on Friday, Jan. 16, at noon in the Natalie and Lansing B. Lee, Jr., Auditorium at the Medical College of Georgia. Free shuttle service will be provided to ASU faculty, staff, and students, with pick-up times [...]
Continue reading...Winter Gathering of Writers
20. December 2008
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Authors Leonard Todd and Angus Woodward will be featured during the 19th annual Winter Gathering of Writers on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in 170 University Hall. Leonard Todd is the author of two books of nonfiction, Carolina Clay (2008) and Trash Can Toys & Games, and two young adult novels Squaring Off and [...]
Continue reading...Physical Plant Employee of the Year
18. December 2008
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“I am really surprised, and I had no idea,” is what Alexander Hines said after being chosen for the second time as the Physical Plant Employee of the Year. In 2004, he was named the Physical Plant Employee of the Year as well as the Physical Plant Employee of the Third Quarter. His selection for [...]
Continue reading...January Birthdays
11. December 2008
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Werner Matson III Information Technology Services January 2 Dane R. Scarff Biology January 2 William A. Reese II Sociology ,Criminal Justice & Social Work January 3 Shirley J. Huisman Jezowski Sociology ,Criminal Justice & Social Work January 4 Raymond A. Whiting Political Science January 5 Rebecca G. Harper Teacher Education January 6 Todd A. Hoffman [...]
Continue reading...Faculty Profile – James Benedict
15. December 2008
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By Thomas Cooper, contributing writer The Rolling Stones have a famous rock anthem that states: “You can’t always get what you want… you get what you need.” Dr. James Benedict seems to be a living definition of this mantra. “Since 1965, I’ve had two jobs. Whatever my real job was and what I wanted my [...]
Continue reading...Year in Review – IT Security Topics of 2008
17. December 2008
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By Damon Armour, IT Security Officer The year 2009 has finally arrived. What challenges lie ahead for the campus this year have yet to be determined. Understanding concepts, topics, and threats from last year is one way to prepare and prevent information security occurrences. Let’s begin by reviewing topics covered in 2008 in the IT [...]
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19. December 2008
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