By Jeannen Hobbs One would expect to find books, books, and more books in the offices of ASU’s faculty members, but when you enter the office of Dr. Eric Zuckerman, associate professor of chemistry, you’re immediately struck by not only that, but signs of his active participation in the campus life of Augusta State. A photo [...]
Continue reading...1. March 2010
By Jeannen Hobbs, contributing writer “ASU is truly a family affair for me,” says Susan Ennis, loan specialist in the business office. Her mother, Dagmar Howell, retired from ASU’s payroll office; her daughter, Anna Connolly, teaches classes part-time as requested by the College of Education; and her son-in-law, Graeme Connolly, is an assistant professor of kinesiology [...]
Continue reading...27. January 2010
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John Jenkins, publications coordinator, knows a lot about the ghost stories of Augusta State. He has even encountered the paranormal since he began working in the Office of Public Relations and Publications in one of the oldest buildings on campus. “There have been many times when I’ve heard a chair squeak in the office next [...]
Continue reading...27. January 2010
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Illustrating the elegance of the human body is the best way to describe the work of ASU Art Professor Jennifer Onofrio. Ms. Onofrio says her style of art is heavily influenced by her parents’ careers. Her mother, Judy Onofrio, is an internationally known sculptor, and later this month, the two will exhibit their work in [...]
Continue reading...22. December 2009
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By Jeannen Hobbs, contributing writer Ms. Carol Waggoner-Angleton, library assistant III in the Reese Library, considers her most memorable working moment to be that associated with the Pilgrim Life Insurance papers—a collection recently donated to the Center for the Study of Georgia History, which is housed in the Reese Library. Having the privilege to handle such [...]
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By Jeannen Hobbs, contributing writer According to Ronnie Harrison, assistant professor of educational administration and assistant chair of the Department of Teacher Education, the key to a fulfilling life starts when you open the door to passion. A self-proclaimed eternal learner, his actions are marked by an enthusiasm for teaching and a zeal for learning. His [...]
Continue reading...30. November 2009
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By Ricci Taylor, contributing writer “I was made for America,” says Adrian Janit, professor of psychology. As a native of Johannesburg, South Africa, Dr. Janit says he experienced America through television, movies and music, and that it was a dream of his to live here someday. His dream came true in 1997 when he moved to America [...]
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By Ricci Taylor, contributing writer With the help of John Coleman, receiving inventory control clerk in Central Services, packages destined to offices in Augusta State are received and delivered promptly without a hitch. Mr. Coleman is responsible for incoming and outgoing deliveries on campus, and he must be available when FedEx or UPS shipments arrive. With [...]
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By Ricci Taylor, contributing writer As a professor in Augusta State University’s Department of Political Science and an asset to both ASU and the community, Saundra Reinke has much to be proud of. The Master of Public Administration Program, which Dr. Reinke also directs, has acquired a positive reputation. The program was approved by the National Association [...]
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By Ricci Taylor, contributing writer Merry Christmas! Maybe it’s a little early for season’s greetings, but for Merry Christmas Peel, the holiday season is year-round. Merry Peel, Christmas being her maiden name, was born and raised in Augusta, Ga. She has not only seen the city grow, but also the university. Throughout her 21 years at ASU, Ms. [...]
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