New campus signage
Notice the new street signs on campus? The white signs bear names that may not be familiar to many of us; however, they are the original names of campus streets, and all have historic significance to the Augusta Arsenal. The names belong to former commanders of the arsenal—Taylor, Talcott, Gorgas, and Rains, or in the case of Bomford, the second chief of Ordnance for the U.S. Army, and Walker, which may belong to either Freeman Walker, original owner of the property, or Gen. W.H.T. Walker, who is buried in the Walker Family Cemetery on campus. There is an opportunity, though, to change the names to more generic street names or names that might have particular significance to the university. Several names have been suggested, such as Tassel Street, Jaguar Lane, Sophomore Blvd., etc. Please let us know your opinion. Either suggest a new name, or share your opinion by June 12th. Email opinions and suggestions to Therese Rosier, assistant vice president for physical plant, at trosier@aug.edu
ASU faculty and students visit nation’s capitol
Three faculty members, Martha Ginn, political science, and Maj. Karen Roe and Master Sgt. John Wallace, military science, along with members of the Political Science Club and the Ranger ROTC club traveled to Washington, D.C., on May 10. The group toured monuments and historic landmarks and was able to witness proceedings in both the Senate and House chambers.
ROTC program recognized
Augusta State’s ROTC program has achieved its assigned commission mission and is among the top performers of Cadet Command’s 273 programs for 2007-2008. Major General Arthur Bartell, Commanding General of the U.S. Army, commended the ASU program for its success.
“This achievement provides superb reflection of the support Augusta State University provides to the Army ROTC program. We appreciate this partnership for success, and we look forward to many more years of developing and commissioning young leaders for our Army and our Nation,” says Maj. Gen. Bartell.
Counseling Center hosts summer expo
ASU’s Counseling Center will host two student seminars this summer. The first, an Academic Skills Expo, will be held from 10 a.m.–noon on Wednesday, June 3. It is designed to help students improve their study skills, reduce academic anxiety, and enhance their note-taking abilities. The second, Summer School Survival Station, is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, from noon-2 p.m. In this session, students will learn how to manage their time and stress levels during the crunch courses of the summer session. Both events are free and will be held in ASU’s Jaguar Student Activities Center Ballroom. Free popcorn will be served at each event. For more information, contact ASU’s Counseling Center at 706-737-1471.
Patchwork Players to perform
Aesop’s Fables will be performed by the Patchwork Players on Tuesday, June 9, at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in the Maxwell Theatre. The two performances are presented by the ASU Literacy Center. Admission is free to ASU students, faculty, and staff with valid JagCard. For more information, call 706-733-7043.
ASU Conservatory programs
The ASU Conservatory will host free concerts by its camp participants every Friday in the month of June. Participants in the Conservatory Piano Camp will perform on June 5; the Conservatory Choir Camp, on June 12; the Conservatory Band Camp, on June 19; and the final performance will be by the Conservatory Orchestra Camp on June 26. All events are free and will be held in the Maxwell Theatre. For more information, call 706-731-7971.
ASU alumnus speaks at Commissioning Ceremony
In a ceremony May 8, eight ASU ROTC cadets received commissions into the U.S. Army. The featured speaker for the event was Brig. Gen. Keith W. Gallagher, a ‘78 alumnus, who spoke on the Definition of a Leader.
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