Tag Archive | "November 2009"
ASU hits record enrollment
Augusta State has set a new record in enrollment for fall 2009 with 7,061 students. The semester’s enrollment is more than a five percent increase from the fall 2008 semester. “The economy has impacted our growth. Students who would have left the area to go to college are now staying closer to home,” says Katherine [...]
Continue reading...A Day for ASU exceeds goal
Monday, November 2, 2009
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The annual A Day for Augusta State University campaign to raise friends and funds for the university exceeded its goal by more than $4,000 as the campaign drew to a close on Friday, Oct. 9, with a total of $539, 016. The campaign, which began on Aug. 11, raised money for scholarships, faculty development, and [...]
Continue reading...Professor receives recognition for being a trailblazer
Monday, November 2, 2009
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Lillie Johnson, chair of the Department of English and Foreign Languages, was recognized as a courageous trailblazer during the University System of Georgia’s Diversity Summit. Dr. Johnson was one of two individuals recognized during the summit. A valedictorian of Augusta College, Dr. Johnson was among the first African-Americans to receive her bachelor’s degree from the [...]
Continue reading...Curriculum changes approved for ASU department
Monday, November 2, 2009
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After many years of discussion and review, Augusta State has received the approval needed to offer more options to students who may be considering a career in the field of kinesiology and health science. In August, the Board of Regents for the University System of Georgia approved the university’s request to allow nonteacher certification tracks [...]
Continue reading...Student research to assist in improving soil quality
Monday, November 2, 2009
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Two Augusta State students are crafting a small-scale device that may be suitable for a homeowner to use to improve soil fertility. Alexander Bauer with the help of Jeremy Robinson began the research for their BioChar Project in summer 2009 and constructed the biochar device this semester. “This has been generating increasing interest in the [...]
Continue reading...Author tears down stereotypes to build inspiration
Monday, November 2, 2009
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Some researchers say society perpetuates the idea that a young African-American male growing up poor in a single-parent home without his father may not have the best chance at life. However, this is the humble beginning of activist, motivational speaker, and world-renowned author Kevin Powell. Redefining society’s meaning of manhood to create a better future [...]
Continue reading...Arsenal Speaker Series
Monday, November 2, 2009
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at Augusta State will present Fuel to the Fire: The Social Control of Religious Extremists as part of the Arsenal Speaker Series. On Tuesday, Nov. 10, Todd Powell-Williams will present his research on religious extremist groups at 7 p.m. in 170 University Hall. Dr. Powell-Williams is an assistant [...]
Continue reading...Faculty Profile – Saundra Reinke
Monday, November 2, 2009
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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 [...]
Continue reading...Contributions of former professor highlighted
Monday, November 2, 2009
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Auden’s Revisions by the late William Quesenbery, who joined the faculty of Augusta College in 1965, will be the focus of a presentation on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 2:30 p.m., at the Reese Library, second floor lobby. Mr. Quesenbery, whose tenure at the college ran from 1965-1969, made several contributions as the former chair of [...]
Continue reading...ASU salutes America’s heroes
Monday, November 2, 2009
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Augusta State University will honor those who have served in the armed forces during its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at the D. Douglas Barnard, Jr., Amphitheatre. Following the program, ASU’ s ROTC cadets will place American flags on the graves of fallen soldiers buried in the Arsenal Cemetery. [...]
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Monday, November 2, 2009
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