Campus Notables
Michael Bishku, history, anthropology, and philosophy, had an article titled The Foreign Policy Concerns of the South Caucasus Republics of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia published by the Middle East Institute at New Delhi. The article may be found at http://www.mei.org.in/occasional/MEI%20OP%2007.pdf
Alison Foley, sociology, criminal justice, and social work, reviewed the book Women, Violence, and the Media: Readings in Feminist Criminology. This work, edited by Drew Humphries, covers various topics including crimes against women, the portrayal of violence and rape in mass media, and the feminist theory.
Priscilla Hollingsworth, art, had two works accepted for Lark Books’ forthcoming release 500 Vases: Contemporary Explorations of a Timeless Form, with one being selected for the cover. Information on 500 Vasesmay be found at www.larkbooks.com/catalog?isbn=9781600592461.
Emam Hoosain, teacher education; Carol Rychly, mathematics and computer science; and Linda Crawford, mathematics and computer science, assisted the Richmond County Board of Education in receiving two Math and Science Partnership grants totaling $277,825. These grants are designed for the professional development of teachers in the county through the use of a summer academy and workshops held throughout the year.
Tom Nakashima, art, will have his artwork on display in an exhibit at the Hudgens Center for the Arts in Duluth, Ga. A companion exhibit, the Augusta State University Faculty Invitational, also will be on display at the center. Both exhibits will be on view until Sept. 25. The Augusta State exhibit will feature faculty artists Kristin Casaletto, Jackson Cheatham, Priscilla Hollingsworth, Alan MacTaggart, Philip Morsberger, Jennifer Onofrio, Raoul Pacheco, Brian Rust, and Janice Whiting.
Steven Page, teacher education, published an article titled Racing Around the World: Questions about the Destinations in the May/June 2010 issue of Middle Learning Level, which is a supplement of the National Council for the Social Studies publications.
Yadira V. Payne, Reese Library, received first place recognition in the Fort Gordon Spring Fest 2010 Art Exhibition and Competition for her painting titled Old San Juan.
ASU hosted the 2010 CSRA Library Association Conference in May—an event created by Yadira Payne, a librarian in the Reese Library and the association’s vice president, in an effort to help enhance the usefulness and efficiency of libraries.
The National Science Olympiad awarded Bill Wellnitz, biology, with the Distinguished Service Award during their annual tournament last month.
Wendy Turner, history, anthropology and philosophy, has a book accepted for publication, titled Madness in Medieval Law and Custom, which examines mental and emotional issues, considers the legal and cultural descriptions of these conditions, and unearths a variety of medieval perspectives on mental affliction.
In the News
Jackson Cheatham, art- McDuffie Mirror, about finding an artist to design the 2010 Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival poster.
Kathy Hambrick, master planning- WJBF and WAGT, about the Augusta Municipal Golf Course.
Pam Lightsey, JagCard Office- Richmond County Neighbor, about the South Augusta Rotary Club’s literacy project
Alan MacTaggart, art- Aiken Standard, about being the judge for the 2010 Aiken Artist Guild Member Exhibition.
Simon Medcalfe, Hull college- The Augusta Chronicle, about the status of Augusta’s economic recovery; Georgia Public Broadcasting, about Augusta having the second-best economy in the state.
Dip Metress, athletics- WJBF and WAGT, about a new recruit to the men’s basketball team.
Tom Nakashima, art- Talk Gwinnett and The Gwinnet Gazette, about his works and other ASU artists being featured in exhibits at The Hudgens Art Center in Duluth.
Bruce Saul, biology—The Augusta Chronicle, about his research at St. Catherines Island
Cynthia Parks, financial aid- The Augusta Chronicle, about being named the university’s new financial aid director.
Kathy Schofe, public relations and publications- The Augusta Chronicle, about her memories of the 1970 riot in Augusta; WAGT and WJBF, about the tuition increase; The Augusta Chronicle, on ASU’s budget reduction; and The Augusta Chronicle, about ASU’s Wrightsboro Road expansion being kept in the USG budget.
Philip Smith, educational leadership, counseling, and special education- The Augusta Chronicle, about how the CRCT testing probe found no evidence of cheating at several Richmond County Schools.
Tunisia Williams, public relations and publications- The Augusta Chronicle, about ASU’s commencement and other graduation celebrations.
Adam Ward, athletics- coastalcourier.com, about recruiting former Bradwell Institute student Camille Jackson to ASU’s Cross Country team.
Paul Harris, political science- examiner.com, about globalization’s effect on immigration.
Josh Gregory, athletics- The Augusta Chronicle, about his positive outlook on the Jaguars winning the national NCAA Division I Golf Tournament; and The Augusta Chronicle, about Henrik Norlander and Patrick Reed being the strongest players on this year’s golf team.
May 31, 2010
Notables