Dyslexia and Attention Deficit Disorder are just two of the obstacles that once challenged Jackson Cheatham, director of Augusta State University’s Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art. However, the Columbia, Tenn., native says he believes those challenges in life helped him discover his love for art. “Trials are blessings, and they help unlock the gifts we …
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Staff Profile- Carol Cross 1
As you enter the front door of Augusta State’s Office of Admissions, one of the first people there to greet you is Carol Cross. Although Cross serves as the admissions services coordinator, she is gaining a name for herself as a photographer. “I have always had a love for photography,” Cross said. “I use to …
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Clint Bryant, athletics, presents President Bloodworth with a jersey in honor of his 19 years of service to the university. President Bloodworth and Clint Bryant, athletics, are honored by the Development Authority on Nov. 3. Henry Brigham presented the president and Bryant with plaques in recognition of the success garnered by ASU’s golf program. Faculty, staff, …
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Jana Sandarg, professor of Spanish in the Department of English and Foreign Languages, has played an active role in the Hispanic community as well as in Spanish education. This dedication resulted in Sandarg receiving the HOLA Award for Education and Culture. The education and culture award is presented to individuals who support the education of …
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ASU captured top awards at the annual conference of the Georgia Education Advancement Council (GEAC) held in Young Harris, Ga., in November. Kathy Schofe, director of the Office of Public Relations and Publications, took the award in the area of public relations, and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations was recognized for their work …
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A new year and a new look. The ASU Report will undergo a major change, beginning in January. A shorter newsletter will be produced weekly with news, photos, and event information in addition to a monthly publication that still offers a monthly calendar, birthday list, and profiles of faculty and staff members. “The traditional monthly …
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By Simon Medcalfe, assistant professor, Hull College of Business, contributing writer In September, the Augusta LEI decreased 0.4 percent from August. The index is up 3.1 percent from September 2010. It is now over two years since the official end of the Great Recession in June 2009, how has the Augusta economy faired, and what …
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The Board of Regents, the 18-member governing body for the University System of Georgia, elected Regent Benjamin “Ben” J. Tarbutton III to a one-year term as the Board’s chair at their Nov. 9 meeting. Tarbutton currently serves as chair, following his election in June to a six-month term. This shorter term came as a result …
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Calculators available for checkout Three TI-84 graphing calculators are now available for one-day checkout at the library’s circulation desk. They can be checked out by students, faculty, and staff with a valid JagCard. The calculators were purchased in response to student requests. Art exhibits in the library Ruth Pearl and Wenqing Cao, both members of …
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Sports Nuggets 2
By Joey Warren, athletics media relations director, contributing writer Fans can follow ASU Athletics at www.jaguarsroar.com; www.facebook.com/ASUJaguars; and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/asu_jaguars. Rohlfing named to All-Tournament Team Augusta State outside hitter Alex Rohlfing was named to the 2011 Peach Belt Conference All-Tournament Team following the conclusion of the PBC Volleyball Championships. The freshman from Waterloo, Ill., …
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