Archive | February, 2009
ASU to host the Science Olympiad National Tournament
Come May 14-17, about 5,000 visitors will descend on Augusta to take part in the 2009 Science Olympiad National Tournament for middle and high school students. Guests will be coming from as far away as Alaska and Hawaii. Science teams of up to 15 students from across the country will compete in 23 events that [...]
Continue reading...Phi Kappa Phi Student Research and Fine Arts Conference
22. February 2009
International politics, environmental experiments, and race relations are just a few of the research topics that will be presented at the 10th Annual Student Research and Fine Arts Conference at Augusta State University. The conference, which is being held on Wednesday, March 11, from 10:30 a.m. through 4 p.m., is sponsored by the university’s chapter [...]
Continue reading...Pridgen receives Staff Execellence Award
12. February 2009
“It is very hard to surprise me, and I must say I was totally shocked,” says Mr. Phillip Pridgen, resident engineer inspector in Augusta State’s Physical Plant, after learning of his selection for the Staff Excellence Award for Fall ’08. ASU’s Staff Advisory Council presented Mr. Pridgen the award after he was nominated by several [...]
Continue reading...Sandhills Writers Conference
21. February 2009
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Presentations by former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins and South African novelist Zakes Mda will highlight the 34th annual Sandhills Writers Conference. Mr. Collins will read from his recent work on Wednesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. in the Maxwell Theatre, and Mr. Mda’s keynote address will be held on Thursday, March 19, at 11 [...]
Continue reading...ASU’s Department of Music obtains re-accreditation
19. February 2009
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The Department of Music at Augusta State has received reaccreditation from the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Fully accredited by NASM since 1970, the department recently underwent its 10 year re-accreditation review. “Accreditation by NASM shows our students and the general public that our department has demonstrated that we meet or exceed all [...]
Continue reading...ASU receives Library Preservation Grant
13. February 2009
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Representative Paul Broun, MD (GA-10) announced that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), in partnership with the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, awarded an American Heritage Preservation Grant of $3,000 to Augusta State University’s Reese Library—one of 39 museums and 14 libraries and archives that received financial assistance. “It gives me much pleasure [...]
Continue reading...Facebook-terms of your privacy
8. February 2009
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By Damon Armour, IT Security Officer, contributing writer, and Shannon Nix, concept contributor Facebook is a website used for online social networking. Facebook’s company profile states: “Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Millions of people use Facebook every day to keep up with friends, upload an [...]
Continue reading...An update on ASU’s television channel
11. February 2009
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Production is underway for the premiere of Augusta State’s JagTV—an on-campus effort to bring news and entertainment to TV viewers in the Jaguar Student Activities Center and University Village. Several ASU departments, offices, and colleges have agreed to assist, and student hosts have already been selected. JagTV will air on channel 90 in the JSAC [...]
Continue reading...ASU presents Women’s Studies Conference
20. February 2009
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In celebration of 10 years at Augusta State University, the Women’s Studies Program, along with the Women’s Studies Student Association, will present Emerging Narratives, a day-long conference on Saturday, March 28, with sessions held in various locations in the Jaguar Student Activities Center. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Irene Salami-Agunloye, associate professor of African [...]
Continue reading...Augusta State shoots for the STARS
18. February 2009
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Augusta State’s Offices of Admissions and Development and Alumni Relations have teamed up to launch a new recruitment initiative titled Success Through Alumni Recruiting Students or STARS. According to Mr. Scott Argo, admissions recruiter and president of ASU’s Alumni Association, STARS is a new program that gives alumni an opportunity to actively participate in the [...]
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14. February 2009
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