Archive | April, 2009
Verizon’s Report provides insight into breaches
Damon Armour, IT Security Officer, contributing writer Each year, Verizon releases a report that provides insight into the nature of security breaches. This year’s Data Breach Investigations Report by their Business RISK Team was particularly alarming due to the sheer volume of the cases. Not only was the year 2008 a tough year economically—housing and [...]
Continue reading...News from the System
7. April 2009
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Regents Honor Guaranteed Tuition for Current Students; but End Guarantee for Incoming Freshmen University System of Georgia (USG) students currently enrolled in the Board of Regents’ guaranteed tuition plan will see no change in their tuition this coming fall, but the regents voted at their April meeting to end the tuition guarantee for incoming freshmen, [...]
Continue reading...Faculty Profile – Terrence Sommers
6. April 2009
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By contributing writer Wesley Meno Growing up in Trenton, N.J., Terrence Sommers did not expect to have a future in the Army. “I was the only one in my family to go to college,” says U.S. Army Maj. Sommers, an assistant professor of military science. “My mother wanted me to try the ROTC program at [...]
Continue reading...Staff Profile – Vickey Hanson
5. April 2009
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Vickey Hanson, Jaguar Student Activities Center operations coordinator, enjoys the variety that comes throughout her work day. “One thing that I love about my job is that every day is different. I never say to anyone that my job is boring or uneventful. There is always something going on that needs my attention,” says Ms. [...]
Continue reading...Campus Notables
4. April 2009
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Morris Eminent Scholar in Art Tom Nakashima had selected works on display in the Hull Fine Arts Center’s Hutchinson Gallery recently. An interview with the artist may be found at http://www.augustaprep.org/page.cfm?p=337&newsid=150. Carol Waggoner-Angleton, Reese Library, was named recipient of a 2009 Brenda S. Banks Educational Workshop Scholarship. It covers registration for a workshop, Grant Writing [...]
Continue reading...Across Campus
3. April 2009
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In Memorium Dr. George A. Christenberry, president of Augusta College from 1970-1986, passed away on April 21. A Celebration of Life service was held on Saturday, April 25, at First Baptist Church of Augusta. Briefs Joiner named Physical Plant Employee of First Quarter Ricky Joiner, automotive shop foreman, has been named the Physical Plant Employee [...]
Continue reading...May Birthdays
2. April 2009
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Name Birthday Department Ian R. Potter May 1 Athletics Amy M. Barnett May 4 Financial Aid Sally R. Cook May 4 Learning Support Melissa R. Hudson May 4 Career Center Lori F. Anderson May 5 Educational Leadership, Counsel. & Sp.Ed. Rosemarie Axton May 5 Media Services Georgann B. Earnest May 5 Development and Alumni Relations [...]
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9. April 2009
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