Archive | January, 2009
Phi Kappa Phi’s Arsensal Speaker Series
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at Augusta State will continue its series on Learning is Life with two programs in February as part of its annual Arsenal Speaker Series. Dr. J. William Hobbins, professor of music, will make a presentation on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 1 p.m., and Dr. Donna Wear, professor of [...]
Continue reading...Black History Month at ASU
15. January 2009
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Each year the university observes February with a month-long series of events honoring Black History Month. This year’s programs range from book discussions to a reception for African-American graduates to the recognition of the top African-American high school students in the Central Savannah River Area. Every Wednesday during the month, the award-winning television series, Eyes [...]
Continue reading...Staff Profile – Jason Gribek
14. January 2009
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The Christenberry Field House is one of the busiest places at the university, and all of its events are coordinated by one person—Jason Gribek. Reserving the building is the easy part, says the events coordinator. As a member of the Physical Plant staff, he is also responsible for ensuring the building’s upkeep and maintenance. He [...]
Continue reading...Life of the Mind
14. January 2009
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In 2007, Augusta State reluctantly held its last Cullum Lecture Series, an interdisciplinary program that had begun more than 20 years ago to bring nationally and internationally known speakers to campus. However, recognizing the need for a continual collaboration to enhance academic enrichment programs, faculty members from all three colleges began efforts to develop a [...]
Continue reading...Homecoming Week
13. January 2009
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Pep and pride will be the buzzwords during the university’s Homecoming Week as students, faculty, and staff engage in The Blue and White Experience, Feb. 14-21. All departments are encouraged to show their spirit throughout the week, and the department with the most Jaguar spirit will receive the Spirit Award, which will be displayed in [...]
Continue reading...ASU hosts career expos
12. January 2009
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In February, Augusta State University’s Career Center will host two career expos. The first, an Educator Expo, will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19. It is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in education. Representatives from Georgia and South Carolina school systems will be available to meet with [...]
Continue reading...Nakashima selected as the 2009 Switzer Distinguished Artist
11. January 2009
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The Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts in Pensacola, Fla., has selected Mr. Tom Nakashima, ASU’s William S. Morris Eminent Scholar in Art, as their 2009 Switzer Distinguished Artist. Accompanying the honor is an exhibition of his work, which will be on display through March 13. “Out of all the talented artists in the [...]
Continue reading...Professor presents research in China
10. January 2009
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For decades, China has networked with a number of American universities to learn more about Western education. In 2008, Augusta State University was able to contribute to these efforts when Dr. Ying Wang, associate professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, represented the university in Shanghai, China, at the first joint meeting of [...]
Continue reading...Representatives from the Council on Undergraduate Research to visit
9. January 2009
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Encouraging and supporting student research continues to be a priority with ASU faculty. On the heels of a successful Student Research Brown Bag series—a monthly luncheon in which students from all disciplines present research—faculty are sponsoring a site visit from a facilitator with the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR). Dr. Mary Crowe, a professor of [...]
Continue reading...Watch your inbox – The dangers of e-cards, etc.
8. January 2009
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Damon Armour, IT Security Officer, contributing writer In January, a series of fraudulent emails were received by ASU mail recipients in the guise of Hallmark e-cards. In actuality, these emails were sent from computers on campus that had been infected with malware—which is software designed for malicious purposes. The email originators were hoping recipients would [...]
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16. January 2009
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