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Faculty Profile: William Reese
Between Houston and Galveston, Texas, you will find the small coastal town of Texas City. It is home to the nation’s third-largest oil refinery, and it is also the birthplace of William Reese, professor in the Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Social Work. He was only three months old in 1947 when the devastating [...]
Continue reading...Staff Profile – Danelly Williams
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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By Ricci Taylor, contributing writer Throughout the past five and a half years, Danelly Williams has seen many different sides to Augusta State University. She has been a student, graduate, and a valued staff member at ASU. She graduated in May 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish; however, prior to her graduation she became [...]
Continue reading...Campus Notables
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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The Shepeard Community Blood Center honored Lillian Wan, Reese Library, with a plaque for reaching her 25th gallon donation. Beth Pendergraft, teacher education, has been selected as a guest editor for the fall edition of the Georgia Journal of Reading, themed Literacy Theory into Practice: What Works. Dr. Pendergraft recommended the theme on behalf of [...]
Continue reading...Across Campus
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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Campus archaeological dig As part of an archaeological dig to uncover the foundations of two noncommissioned officers’ houses, parts of the gravel parking area along Arsenal Avenue will be roped off for intermediate periods during October, beginning Oct. 5. ASU students will be assisting Dr. Jennifer Trunzo, history department, in the excavations as well as [...]
Continue reading...ASU receives Bronze Award for Institution of the Year
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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Augusta State received the Bronze Award for 2009 Institution of the Year in the Chancellor’s Customer Service Awards competition for the University System of Georgia. ASU was presented the award in a ceremony held in the Georgia Board of Regents’ board room on Sept. 15. “This is a wonderful and well-deserved recognition for all the [...]
Continue reading...A Day campaign kicks into high gear
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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A $10,000 challenge gift from First Citizens Bank to benefit the Hull College of Business sparked the beginning of the A Day for Augusta State University community campaign, led by Mr. John Bell, attorney with the Law Office of Bell and Brigham, on Sept. 15 during the President’s Club Luncheon. This followed the successful conclusion [...]
Continue reading...Music Department hosts Gala Concert
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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The Department of Music will host its annual Gala Concert on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Maxwell Theatre. Proceeds from tickets sales will go to the Music Faculty Scholarship Fund. “The Gala Concert is the only program during the year that features all of our performing ensembles on the same concert. We [...]
Continue reading...Edward J. Cashin Memorial Symposium
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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The Center for the Study of Georgia History will present a two-day symposium in honor of its founder and director Edward J. Cashin. The Edward J. Cashin Memorial Symposium, being held Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17, will be held at several venues throughout the city. It is sponsored in conjunction with the Georgia History Consortium, [...]
Continue reading...Tres Vidas performs at Augusta State
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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Tres Vidas, a program that combines theatre, music, and Latin culture, will be performed by the acclaimed chamber musicians, Core Ensemble, with special guest actress Georgina Corbo, on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Maxwell Theatre. The lives and times of three significant women: painter Frida Kahlo of Mexico, peasant activist Rufina Amaya [...]
Continue reading...ASU receives African American Male Initiative Grant
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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Augusta State University is one of 13 University System of Georgia institutions to share in a grant from the Lumina Foundation to increase the number of African American males earning bachelor’s degrees. ASU will receive a $20,000 grant, and as part of the funding, the university will participate in a collaborative effort with the Student [...]
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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