Archive | June, 2010
Men’s Golf Team wins Division I Championship
By Joey Warren, athletic media relations director, contributing writer Augusta State captured the first National Championship in school history on June 6 when the Jaguars took down Oklahoma State 3-1-1 in the championship match of the 112th NCAA Championships at The Honors Course just outside Chattanooga. The national title is the first for the Jaguars [...]
Continue reading...Gregory receives two national awards
30. June 2010
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By Joey Warren, athletic media relations director, contributing writer Augusta State’s Josh Gregory, who led the Jaguars to the first national championship in school history on June 6, has been named the National Coach of The Year and the recipient of the Dave Williams Coach of the Year Award. The award, named after legendary University [...]
Continue reading...GA budget passed
30. June 2010
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On June 8, Gov. Sonny Perdue finished signing into law hundreds of bills passed during the 2010 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly. The last piece of legislation he put his signature to was House Bill 948, the state’s Fiscal Year 2011 budget, totaling $17.9 billion. The Governor noted that the final budget was [...]
Continue reading...Faculty Profile- Pam Hayward
30. June 2010
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Pamela Hayward, acting chair and associate professor in the Department of Communications and Professional Writing, has always had an appreciation of the arts. In high school, she worked backstage on theatre productions and did a little acting. However, she now prefers to be in the audience. “I enjoy going to the theatre and the symphony. [...]
Continue reading...A Day Chairs named
30. June 2010
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A Day for Augusta State University is gearing up for its kick-off with two new chairs for the annual fund and friendraising campaign. Katherine Sweeney, ’82 and ’99, director of admissions and registrar, and Stacy Tallent, ’91 and ’07, president of Health Center Credit Union, have been selected to serve as the campus and community [...]
Continue reading...Construction update
30. June 2010
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Although not as apparent as in previous years when ASU underwent massive construction projects, smaller renovations are continuing to enhance academic space on campus. In Reese Library, a room is being constructed to house recent special collections of the Pilgrim Life papers. Space is being remodeled in the College of Education in University Hall to [...]
Continue reading...Nix receives College Counselor of the Year Award
30. June 2010
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Shannon Nix, counseling center, has been selected as the College Counselor of the Year by the Georgia College Counseling Association (GCCA). This award is presented annually to recognize college counselors for their clinical excellence and meritorious service to the profession. Ms. Nix, counselor and housing liaison, says, “I am very honored to have been selected [...]
Continue reading...Professor receives Fulbright Specialist Grant
30. June 2010
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Olajide Agunloye, professor in Augusta State’s Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Special Education, has been selected for a Fulbright Specialist Grant award under the provisions of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (as amended), the Fulbright Program. Dr. Agunloye is being hosted at the University of Jos in Nigeria from June [...]
Continue reading...Summer: Info Security Tips for the Long Hot Days
30. June 2010
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By Damon Armour, IT Security Officer, contributing writer Summer is definitely here, and for some this means summer break. Yet there is no break for those who wish to exploit your personal information for their personal gain. As people travel on vacation or stay at home relaxing, their maintaining good information security habits can save [...]
Continue reading...Staff Profile- Jody Wilson
30. June 2010
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Jody Wilson enjoys the creativity that he is afforded in his job as the publications and marketing coordinator in the Office of Admissions. “My job allows me to do something different almost every day,” says the two-time Augusta State alumnus. Mr. Wilson’s responsibilities include designing recruitment materials, ordering supplies for the admissions and registrar’s offices, [...]
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30. June 2010
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