Archive | December, 2009
MLK Day Celebration
The Reverend James Lawson, whom Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., referred to as the “leading non-violence theorist and strategist in the world,” will be the featured speaker at the annual observance of Dr. King’s birthday on Jan. 15, at noon, in the Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel on Paine College’s campus. The annual observance rotates each year [...]
Continue reading...Forensic anthropologist discusses role in Hussein’s trial
22. December 2009
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When most people hear the words “criminal scene investigation” or “CSI”, they automatically think of the hit TV series. However, real-life forensic anthropologist Michael “Sonny” Trimble says what you see on television does not give a true depiction of some of the things a CSI agent must encounter. “Having done this a large part of [...]
Continue reading...Bryant steps in as interim coach
22. December 2009
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By Joey Warren Clint Bryant, director of athletics, has taken on the role of interim head women’s basketball coach following the reassignment Dec. 17 of head coach Tes Sobomehin. Mr. Bryant indicated he would take over the Lady Jaguar program on an interim basis for the remainder of the season, while a search committee is [...]
Continue reading...ASU’s customer service champion honored by Governor
22. December 2009
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Walt Alexanderson, director of human resources, has been selected as one of seven in the University System of Georgia to receive the Governor’s Commendation for Excellence in Customer Service for this quarter. “I am honored to be receiving the governor’s commendation for excellence in customer service. The credit for this award belongs to the Augusta [...]
Continue reading...Lyceum Series presents Enemy of the People
22. December 2009
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The New York-based Aquila Theatre Company will explore the impact of severe eco-issues on a small town and the consequences to one man for uncovering the truth in a production of Henrik Ibsen’s classic, An Enemy of the People. The single performance in Augusta will be presented on Thursday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. in [...]
Continue reading...Physical Plant Employee of the Year
22. December 2009
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There were four nominees listed, but it was custodian Georgia Dozier who was named the Physical Plant Employee of the Year during the department’s annual Christmas luncheon. Ms. Dozier was chosen by her peers to receive this accolade, and she says she is very pleased to be named the winner. “It felt good to know [...]
Continue reading...Staff Excellence Award
22. December 2009
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Tunisia Williams, assistant director in Augusta State’s Office of Public Relations and Publications, has been named recipient of the Staff Excellence Award for Fall 2009. ASU’s Staff Advisory Council presented Ms. Williams the award on Dec. 18. Her work ethic, dedication, and personality were cited by colleagues as reasons she deserves the award. A “real [...]
Continue reading...P2P Protection–Steps to prevent illegal file-sharing
22. December 2009
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By Damon Armour, IT Security Officer, contributing writer Starting in January of 2010, Information Technology Services (ITS) will begin taking measures to limit illegal file-sharing activities on the ASU networks. These steps will include educating our faculty, staff, and students on illegal file-sharing and the tools used to acquire the copyrighted materials. ITS also will [...]
Continue reading...Sports Nuggets
22. December 2009
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Jaguars move up again in national poll Augusta State moved up to No. 3 in the NABC/Coaches’ Poll of the 2009-10 season. The Jaguars, who debuted at No. 6 in the first regular-season poll, are off to an 8-0 start after an 82-62 win over Clayton State Tuesday night. The university is the only Georgia [...]
Continue reading...Campus Notables
22. December 2009
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Craig Albert, political science, recently received his doctoral degree from the University of Connecticut. Jurgen Brauer, Hull College, gave a talk in November at the Universidad Autonoma de Bucaramanga in Colombia on macroeconomic consequences of armed violence. Dr. Brauer writes a monthly column, which may be viewed at http://www.aug.edu/~sbajmb/ Lillian Wan, Reese Library, was honored [...]
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22. December 2009
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