Archive | March, 2009
USG Economic Impact Statement
The University System of Georgia (USG) has released a report that shows its economic impact on the state of Georgia is significant, even in the midst of a statewide economic downtown. The economic study, conducted by the Selig Center for Economic Growth in the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business, shows that the 35 [...]
Continue reading...Across Campus
12. March 2009
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ASU observes spring break Augusta State University’s spring break will be observed the week of April 6-10. Classes will not be held during that week, but campus offices will be open. For more information, contact ASU’s Office of Public Relations and Publications at 706-737-1444. Illicit – The Dark Trade The Dark Side of Global Commerce [...]
Continue reading...April Birthdays
11. March 2009
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Richard Riffe, Sr April 1 Landscaping & Grounds Emamuddin Hoosain April 2 Teacher Education Frederick Grant April 6 English & Foreign Languages Ralph Herndon April 6 Media Services Dharma Thiruvaiyaru April 6 Math & Computer Science Hubert vanTuyll April 6 History, Anthropology & Philosophy Maxcy Brown, Jr April 7 Landscaping & Grounds Joshua Gregory April [...]
Continue reading...ASU receives grants
19. March 2009
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Through efforts of faculty, staff, and the Office of Grants Administration and Sponsored Programs, ASU has received several grants that provide funding for upcoming university programs. Augusta State is one of three Georgia institutions to receive a grant from the National Endowment for Humanities this year. The $2,500 gift will be used to help fund [...]
Continue reading...ASU to host annual Take Back the Night
23. March 2009
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Augusta State, Rape Crisis and Sexual Assault Services, and Paine College have partnered to increase awareness about sexual assault at this year’s Take Back the Night programs. Now in its 13th year at ASU, the annual Take Back the Night rally and march will be preceded by various events to provide the community, faculty, staff, [...]
Continue reading...Staff Profile – Alice McCann
15. March 2009
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By Angela Hamman, contributing writer “The Almighty gave you two strong hands on the ends of two long arms…. use them.” Alice McCann says this is the best advice she ever received from her father, and it has stuck with her throughout her life. “My father is 88 years old and can out-work me any [...]
Continue reading...ASU hosts CSRA Mental Health Fair
22. March 2009
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An estimated 26.2 percent of Americans ages 18 and older—about one in four adults—suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. As a way to shed light about the topic of mental health, Augusta State has partnered with several community groups to present the CSRA [...]
Continue reading...Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week begins April 27
29. March 2009
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In an annual week to show appreciation to faculty and staff, Augusta State will host a number of recognition and fun events from Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1. A Let Us Serve You event will have senior administrators serving snacks on Monday, April 27, from 1:30-3 p.m. in the Grove. An invitation-only Recognition [...]
Continue reading...News from the System
17. March 2009
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USG consolidates Human Resources and Payroll through its Shared Services Center Beginning in July, most of the University System of Georgia’s (USG) 40,000 employee paychecks will be issued through ADP, a national provider of transaction processing and information-based business solutions. Currently each of the University System’s 35 colleges and universities has separate databases and business [...]
Continue reading...Augusta State celebrates Earth Day 2009
27. March 2009
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In celebration of Earth Day 2009 and the Earth Day Network’s Green Generation Campaign initiative, Augusta State University’s Recycling and Green committees have teamed up to host forums to create awareness about the importance of protecting the environment. The event, The State of the Planet, will be held two times on Wednesday, April 22, at [...]
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14. March 2009
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