ASU’s annual Harvest Benefit Ball
Augusta State will host its 17th Annual Harvest Benefit Ball on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p
.m. at the Julian Smith Casino. Area high school scholars will be recognized by several educational organizations. The program also includes a dinner, a live band, an Argentine Tango exhibition, and a silent auction. Admission is $20. This event is sponsored by Augusta State’s Literacy Center. For more information, call 706-737-8113.
Ceramic Art exhibition
One of the nation’s most sought-after ceramicist John Goodheart will present his art in an exhibition titled Vessel Grammar beginning Thursday, Nov. 12, in the New Space Gallery in Washington Hall. The artist will make a presentation during the opening reception at 5p.m. in the gallery. All events are free. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call the Department of Art at 706-667-4888.
Faculty Development Series
The Academy for Learning will present two forums, the first will cover on On-line Course Development and Delivery on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2:30 p.m. in 170 University Hall. The second forum Research in the Classroom: Integrating Teaching and Student Research, will be held on Nov. 19, at 2:30 p.m. in W1002 Science Hall. For more information, call University College and Learning Support at 706-737-1685.
Great American Smokeout
In an effort to promote a smoke-free lifestyle, ASU will hold its annu
al Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 11a.m. in the JSAC Breezeway. Those who sign a pledge card and turn in their cigarettes will receive a cold turkey sandwich. For more information, call the Office of Student Activities at 706-737-1610.
Music highlights
The Department of Music will present several concerts during the month of November. The ASU Orchestra will be in concert on Tuesday, Nov. 17; the ASU Jazz Ensemble will perform on Thursday, Nov. 19; and the ASU Choir, Chamber Singers, and Glee Club will be in concert on Tuesday, Nov. 23. Each event will be held in the Maxwell Theatre and will begin at 7:30 p.m. General admission is $5 and is free with a valid JagCard. For more information, call the music department at 706-737-1453.
Campus closed for Thanksgiving
Augusta State will be closed on Nov. 25-27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The campus will reopen on Monday, Nov. 30. For more information, call ASU’s Office of Public Relations and Publications at 706-737-1444.
Nov 2, 2009
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