Campus Notables
Matthew Bosisio, communications and professional writing, was instrumental in developing the new Self-Guided Tour of Campus Trees booklet and it is now out in print. It has lots of great information on the trees that line our History Walk.
The Atlanta chapter of the Society of Colonial Wars named Lee Ann Caldwell, Center for the Study of Georgia History, as the recipient of the organization’s C. Sims Bray Literary Award. This award is given to a person who has contributed to the efforts of educating others about the settlement of Jamestown in 1607 and life as it was preceding the battle of Lexington in 1775.
Pam Hayward, communications and professional writing, attended the National Communication Association’s inaugural Chairs Institute in Washington, D.C.
Anthony Kellman, communications and professional writing, has published his eighth book and fifth book of poetry, South Eastern Stages.
A new textbook, Word and Image: Invitations to a Culture of Composition includes the play ROXY. The play, written by Jayetta Slawson, is based on the novel Here to Get My Baby Out of Jail by Louise Shivers, ASU’s Writer-in Residence.
ASU student Corey Baxter, communications and professional writing major, was chosen to be featured in new Apple billboards and store banners as part of the company’s national advertising campaign.
In the news
Michael Bishku, history, anthropology, and philosophy- News.Az, about the United States being a more neutral party than Russia.
William A. Bloodworth, Jr., English and foreign languages- Augusta Chronicle, The Republic, Georgia Public Broadcasting, WFXG, WRDW, WHLT 22, 13 WMAZ, Daily Journal, WJBF-TV, 41 NBC News, and CBS Atlanta, about the consolidation forums being held at ASU and Georgia Health Sciences University. Aiken Standard, about his last week as ASU’s president. WJBF-TV, WFXG, Augusta Chronicle, and WRDW, about the Bloodworth’s retirement celebration.
Clint Bryant, athletics, WRDW-TV, about Augusta State to add men’s and women’s track and field. WJBF, about touring two city of Augusta recreation facilities.
Clint Bryant, and Dip Metress, athletics- Augusta Chronicle, about the Coliseum Authority considering a new basketball court in the James Brown Arena.
Clint Bryant, Kory Thompson, and Kevin McPherson, athletics- Augusta Chronicle, about the sporting activities occurring in the Augusta area.
Matthew Buzzell, communications and professional writing, – Augusta Magazine, about Buzzell’s life as a filmmaker and college professor.
Lee Ann Caldwell, Center for the Study of Georgia History- Northside-Neighbor.com , about the Atlanta chapter of the Society of Colonial Wars annual assembly recognizing Caldwell with the C. Sims Bray Literary Award.
William Cantrell and Heriberto Reyes, military science- Fort Gordon Signal, about ASU’s Spring Commissioning Ceremony.
Melissa Furman, Hull College of Business- Augusta Chronicle, about the value of using LinkedIn to network with other professionals.
Judy Gordon, biology- Augusta Chronicle about her article Science is not religion.
Oscar Hayes, physical plant- WJBF, about the suggested names for the new consolidated university.
Helen Hendee, development and alumni relations- Augusta Chronicle, about the suggested named for the “New U.”
Barinaadaa Kara, ASU student- Augusta Chronicle, about the suggested names for the new consolidated university.
Andrew Kemp, teacher education – WFXG, about ASU’s new place-based education course.
Shirley Strum Kenny, interim president- Augusta Chronicle, about her upcoming term as ASU’s interim president.
Wayne Lord, educational leadership, counseling, and special education- Augusta Chronicle, CBS Atlanta, and The Republic, about ASU’s new online degree program for Master of Education in Educational Leadership.
Alan MacTaggart, art- Art Knowledge News, about The Morris Museum of Art show Golden Afternoon: English Watercolors from the Elsley Collection.
Dip Metress, athletics- Columbia County News-Times, about the Dip Metress Basketball Academy.
Denise Moore, professional and community education division- PR-USA.net and PR Web, about Career Step partnering with ASU to train active duty military service members.
Steven Page, teacher education- Augusta Chronicle, about ASU’s PRESTIGE scholarship opportunities to help increase educators in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
Cynthia Parks, financial aid- WRDW, about the dos and don’ts of financial aid.
Jean Pawl, nursing,- Augusta Chronicle, about ASU’s Department of Nursing consolidating with the nursing department at Georgia Health Sciences University.
Christian Poppeliers, chemistry and physics- Augusta Chronicle, about the National Science Foundation grant.
Jamie Quarles, athletics- Augusta Chronicle, about his experience representing Rotary International’s District 6920 in Turkey.
Jamie Quarles, athletics, and Pam Lightsey, JagCard- Augusta Chronicle, about Turkish students participating in the Rotary International group study exchange visiting Georgia.
Saundra Reinke, political science- WJBF-TV, about the signs for the sheriff’s election being displayed in Richmond County.
Fred Ricketson, physical plant- Augusta Chronicle, about the 111-year-old flagpole returning to its place at Augusta State.
Anthony Robinson, Hull College of Business- Augusta Chronicle, about participating in the 2nd Annual Dancing Stars of Augusta, an event to raise awareness on Alzheimer’s disease.
Brian Rust, art- Herald Independent, about his installation artwork being featured in the Art on the Trail exhibit, a series of environmental art projects that will be placed along the statewide Palmetto Trail.
Carol Rychly, academic affairs- San Francisco Chronicle (SF Gate) and PR Web, about ASU’s new online degree program for Master of Education in Educational Leadership.
Carol Rychly, academic affairs, and Charles Clark, Pamplin College of Arts and Sciences- Augusta Chronicle and Smart Grid about the College of Arts and Sciences splitting into two entities.
Carol Rychly, academic affairs, and Helen Hendee, development and alumni relations- Augusta Chronicle, suggested names for the new cconsolidated university.
Kathleen Searles, political science- Georgia Public Broadcasting, about how the federal court has yet to redraw lines for those election districts in Augusta.
Paolo Spadoni, political science- Noticias De Prensa Latina and Diario Gramma, about the Cuban economy and other issues arising in the Latin American community.
Katherine Sweeney, admissions- Augusta Chronicle, about ASU’s policies on provisional acceptance for applicants.
Jennifer Trunzo, history, anthropology, and philosophy- Lincoln Journal, about being the first guest speaker in the History in the Park lecture series, hosted by the Lincoln County Historical Society.
Hubert van Tuyll, history, anthropology, and philosophy- Augusta Chronicle, about the impact of potential budget cuts at Fort Gordon. News.az , about how Iran, war against terror, and oil pipelines are main United States interests in the region.
Adam Ward, athletics- Augusta Chronicle and WRDW, about Augusta State to add men’s and women’s track and field.
Donna Wear, biology- Columbia County News Times, about being devoted to organic gardening.
