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THE PRESIDENT’S CORNER

Dr. Everette J. Freeman It’s time to enjoy ASU Homecoming events set for Oct. 3-9 Homecoming By Cindy Gambill day activities on campus and in special presentation to Annette Executive editor the city highlight ASU and its Jones White, who was Miss Al- 2010! role in Southwest Georgia. bany State College 1961-62. The time has come for Each year Albany State Uni- Homecoming Week begins Current ASU students will us to celebrate. As prepa- versity alumni and friends paint on Sunday, Oct. 3, with the officially launch Homecoming ration for this year’s the city blue and gold for the an- coronation of Miss Albany State Week at noon Monday, Oct. 4, Homecoming continue, nual Homecoming celebration. University, Ali’Yah Arnold, at 5 with a kick-off at the J.C. Reese we are counting down to This year’s festivities kick off p.m. in the Albany Municipal Student Union on campus. A the week-long schedule on Sunday, Oct. 3, and run Auditorium. During the cere- of festivities planned for through Saturday, Oct. 9. Each mony, Arnold will also make a See EVENTS on page 9. Homecoming 2010, which will begin in just Class of 1931 grad to lead 2010 ASU Homecoming Parade two days. Joseph West alumni. Alumni, students, fac- Publications specialist On Sept. 25, Stephens was ulty, staff and supporters, honored at a reception by the young and old, are gear- When Albany State University kicks off this University before the ASU ing up and getting in a year’s Homecoming Parade, Southwest Georgia vs. Savannah State “Rumble native Clano Stephens will be the grand marshal. in the Swamp” football game spirit of reunion, fellow- Stephens, born and raised in Dawson, Ga., now held in Waycross. ship and victory through- residing in Waycross, Ga., is excited about re- Stephens, a semi-retired out Ram Nation. It’s our turning to his alma mater to serve as the leader of entrepreneur who has owned 107th year of providing the Homecoming Parade, which begins Saturday, several successful businesses Clano Stephens an exceptional service to Oct. 9, at 9 a.m. during his lifetime, arrived at the Southwest Georgia “I am looking forward to it,” Stephens said. “I Georgia Normal & Agricultural College in 1925, community. That alone is have never been to a Homecoming Parade. I plan at the age of 13. At that young age, he earned the reason to celebrate. to drive down on Friday afternoon, the day be- money to pay his tuition by working on campus Many students and grad- fore the parade.” and during the summer at the Oil Mill in Daw- uates who have benefit- Stephens, described by ASU President son. In his six years at ASU, Stephens was able to Everette J. Freeman as “a remarkable man who complete high school and two years of college. ted from the teachings has been a pillar of the Waycross, Ga., commu- See PRESIDENT on page 2. nity for 70 years,” is one of ASU’s oldest living See STEPHENS on page 11. 2 InsideASU Oct. 1, 2010 InsideASU UpcomingEVENTS The ASU Theatre Ensemble will present “A The ASU Department of Fine Arts and InsideASU is a weekly Piece of Broadway Our Way: Old School Lyceum Performance Series will present the Grooves, Nu Skool Moves” at 7:30 p.m. Tallahassee Community College African electronic publication Tuesday, Oct. 5, in the ACAD Auditorium. Dance and Drumming Ensemble at 7:30 produced by There is no admission charge. The production p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, in the ACAD the Office of University is part of the ASU Department of Fine Arts Auditorium. There is no admission charge. For Communications. All and Lyceum Performance Series. For more more information, contact the Department of submissions are due by information, contact the Department of Fine Fine Arts at (229) 430-4849. noon Wednesday for that Arts at (229) 430-4849. Friday’s issue. Send your The ASU Center for Undergraduate The College of Education’s Research submission to Comprehensive Examination will be will present its Fall 2010 Seminar [email protected]. administered at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16. The 9-10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, in the ACAD deadline for applications is Oct. 11. The Auditorium. Topics will include “The Dr. Everette J. Freeman Comprehensive Examination is required for Importance of Undergraduate Research” and President the M.Ed. degree. To be eligible to take the “The ABCs of Undergraduate Research – exam, the candidate must have filed a Where do I Start?” The STEM conference will Clifford Porter, Jr. passing score on the PRAXIX/GACE II exam follow the seminar. For more information, with his/her advisor; the candidate must have contact Dr. Ashok Jain at Vice President completed all Area C courses or be currently [email protected]. Institutional Advancement enrolled in his/her last Area C course(s); and the candidate must have completed an The ASU Department of Natural Sciences Sandra Yates application to take the exam. Applications are will hold the 2010 STEM Conference from Associate Vice President available in ACAD Room 244. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, in the Institutional Advancement ACAD Auditorium. Biology, chemistry, Albany Area Primary Health Care Inc., Albany preengineering, forensic science, math and Cindy Gambill State University’s Health Careers Opportunity computer science majors are invited. Students Program (HCOP) and ASU’s HIV/AIDS Peer will present their scientific research as a Executive Editor Educators will hold the Fall Festival & Health poster or oral presentation. Door prizes will be Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, given, including a new iPod Nano. For Reginald Christian at South Albany Medical Center, 1300 Newton students not presenting, the registration Photographer Road, Albany. The events will include free deadline is Oct. 1. Lunch will be provided for health screenings, dental screenings, vision registered students. For more information, Joseph West screenings, bingo, jumpers, face painting for contact Dr. Louise Wrensford at (229) 430- Publications Specialist kids and more. 4823 or [email protected].

Pearlie Bowser PRESIDENT continued from page 1. Administrative Assistant and programs at this institution here in Ram Nation, and they have gone on to contribute to Questions about InsideASU? the community here and abroad. Contact Cindy Gambill at Among the festivities, Mr. Clano Stephens (class of ’31), a 98-year-old alumnus, will 430-1915 or serve as parade grand marshal. He is able to tell of the metamorphosis of Albany State Uni- [email protected]. versity from its time as the Georgia Normal & Agricultural College until now. Together we can also take great pride in the great change that continues to happen at ASU. Right now the dining hall is being converted into a multipurpose student activity and support center, and two residence halls are being added. Albany State University Soon we will begin designing and building the highly anticipated Ray Charles Lan- 504 College Drive guage, Performing and Visual Arts Center that will add – not just to the functionality of the Albany, GA 31705 institution – but to the beauty and pride as well. And let us not forget that we have a beautiful new campus queen to crown and an unde- feated football team that should be vying for its sixth consecutive win this season. Our parade this year has 107 entries to further honor the significance this anniversary year. No matter what your position is in the Ram Nation, you have a reason to be proud and enjoy this Homecoming. Go Rams! Oct. 1, 2010 InsideASU 3 Current Miss ASU to honor Miss ASC 1961-1962 By Cindy Gambill ing research in ASU’s James Pendergrast Executive editor Memorial Library and the Albany Civil Rights Institute, Arnold tracked down In the fall of 2007, Ali’Yah Arnold was White. a freshman in Rosemarie Mundy-Shep- During Christmas break 2009, Arnold herd’s English class. When Mundy-Shep- interviewed White at her home in East herd gave the students an assignment to Point, Ga. From that interview, Arnold create projects on little-known facts about wrote the monologue that she performed Albany State, she mentioned the story of during the Miss ASU pageant in the spring Annette Jones White, who was Miss Albany of 2010, and she won. State College 1961-1962. “I feel that without Mrs. Annette White, Annette Jones Ali’Yah White, who was arrested along with I wouldn’t be Miss ASU today,” Arnold White Arnold other Albany State College students for par- said. “It wouldn’t feel right not paying hom- today if it hadn’t been for Mrs. White,” ticipating in civil rights demonstrations in age to her during coronation.” Arnold said. “I’m glad that I’m part of the Albany, was suspended and lost the title and When Arnold is officially crowned as celebration.” the crown. That was the first time Arnold Miss ASU 2010-2011 on Oct. 3 in the Al- ASU students, alumni, faculty and staff had heard about White. bany Municipal Auditorium, she’ll then will hear White’s story when she serves as Two years later when Arnold decided to honor White during the coronation cere- the keynote speaker during ASU’s Home- run for Miss Albany State University, she mony, which begins at 5 p.m. coming Convocation at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. remembered White’s story. After conduct- “I wouldn’t have the opportunities I have 8, in HPER Gymnasium. ‘A Piece of Broadway’ comes to the Albany State stage By Camile Matthews Student writer Members of Audiences can experience a the ASU taste of the Big Apple when the Theatre Albany State University Theatre Ensemble take Ensemble presents “A Piece of a break from Broadway Our Way: Old School rehearsing ‘A Grooves, Nu Skool Moves” on Piece of Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Broadway Our ACAD auditorium. Way: Old Directed by DeRon S. School Williams, ASU Theatre Ensem- Grooves, Nu ble advisor, the production is a Skool Moves,’ combination of scenes from which opens at seven popular Broadway pro- 7 p.m. ductions featuring African Tuesday, Oct. Americans, such as “Dream 5, in the ACAD Girls,” “The Wiz,” “The Color Auditorium. Purple,” “Rent,” “Hair,” “Smokey Joe’s Café” and them to things that are going on come out and enjoy the experi- spring of 2010, Williams was the “Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t in the world on larger stages ence,” Williams said. “I hope stage manager for “Aladdin, Jr.” Cope.” where they don’t have access.” they see something that they like and the assistant director for “I think it’s important for stu- The production is a one-time and want to participate in the en- “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” at the dents to be exposed to Broadway performance for ASU Home- semble or want to come and John F. Kennedy Center for the because there is another world coming Week. The cast of 30, view more shows.” Performing Arts in Washington, out there besides the Tyler Perry out of the 50 ensemble mem- Williams received his bache- D.C. plays and the plays that come to bers, prepared for about three lor’s degree in speech and the- After the homecoming per- the local area,” Williams said. “I weeks for this special presenta- atre from Albany State. He formance, the ASU Theatre En- know that everyone won’t get a tion. Cast members will act, received a master’s degree in semble members will start chance to go to New York at a dance and sing in their perform- arts administration from Eastern practicing for their next produc- young age, so we want to bring it ances. Michigan University. Prior to tion “Black Nativity” set for to them. We want to expose “I just want the students to joining the ASU faculty in the Nov. 11-14. 4 InsideASU Oct. 1, 2010 ASU HOMECOMING WEEK 2010 EVENTS Sunday, Oct. 3 Friday, Oct. 8  5 p.m., Albany Municipal Auditorium:  8 a.m., Doublegate Country Club: Coronation of Miss Albany State Univer- ASU National Alumni Association Golf Conservation sity Tournament Tip of the Week  10 a.m., HPER Gym: Homecoming Monday, Oct. 4 Convocation featuring keynote speaker  Noon-2 p.m., Student Union: Home- Annette Jones White Divide your watering coming Kickoff and Fair  Noon, L. Orene Hall Building: ASU  7-9 p.m., Albany Municipal Audito- National Alumni Association Homecom- cycle into shorter rium: Gospel Explosion ing Luncheon periods to reduce  Noon, HPER Gym: ASU Pep Rally runoff and allow for Tuesday, Oct. 5  2 p.m., Peace Hall 127: Alumni Gen-  better absorption every 7:30 p.m., ACAD Auditorium: “A eral Business Meeting Piece of Broadway Our Way”  5:30 p.m., Albany James H. Gray Sr. time you water. Civic Center: Deans’ Reception Wednesday, Oct. 6  7 p.m., Veterans Park Amphitheatre:  College Town Block Party featuring After (Source: Water – Use it Wisely 4-6 p.m., ASU Bookstore: Book sign- www.wateruseitwisely.com/ ing for “Hands on the Freedom Plow” 7, Glamourlyke and Intrigue 100ways/se.shtml) with Annette Jones White, Rutha Harris  9 p.m., Hampton Inn: Old School vs. and Dr. Janie Culbreath-Rambeau New School Friday Fish Fry  7-9 p.m., Eula Lovett Hall: Poetry reading and talk by Annette Jones White Saturday, Oct. 9 For additional  9 a.m., Pine Avenue: ASU Homecom- information about Thursday, Oct. 7 ing Parade The Flint River Water  8 p.m., HPER Gym: Homecoming  2 p.m., ASU Coliseum: Homecoming Planning & Policy Center or concert featuring Monica and Rick Ross Football Game, ASU vs. Miles College (Doors open at 7 p.m.) Tickets may be  6 p.m., HPER Gym: All Greek Step waterSmart, contact: purchased at Odyssey Records, 246 E. Show Linda Means Oglethorpe Blvd., or ASU Office of Stu-  10 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn: Old P.O. Box 345 dent Activities, Reese Student Union, School vs. New School Party Albany, GA 31702-0345 Suite 221, 229-439-4739. Phone: (229) 430-2900 ext. 11 Deans to host reception for alumni, friends of ASU E-mail: By Joseph West lmeans@ Publications specialist h2opolicycenter.org Web: On Friday, Oct. 8, the four deans of Albany State University Colleges will host a reception www.h2opolicycenter.org for supporters of the University. The reception, part of ASU’s 2010 Homecoming activities, is designed to strengthen relationships between the University and its friends. The program will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Albany James H. Gray Sr. Civic Center and will be followed by the College Town Block Party at the Veterans Park Amphitheater at 7 p.m. “The deans are also inviting graduates and spouses from their respective colleges to attend the event,” said Wendy Wilson, director of alumni affairs at ASU. “The program will also rec- ognize the 50-year anniversary of the class of 1960. Members of the class will be highlighted for their accomplishments since leaving the university as well as for their support of the insti- tution.” Wilson said the event will give former students, their spouses and friends opportunities to meet and share their experiences. “We are always excited to host our alumni,” she said. “Their stories and experiences are valuable because they remind us of the circumstances and challenges they overcame in order to come to ASU and be successful.” For more information on the ASU Deans’ Reception, contact Mildred Johnson at (229) 430- 1380 or Wendy Wilson at (229) 430-4658. Oct. 1, 2010 InsideASU 5 Miss Albany State University Coronation set for Oct. 3 By Cindy Gam bill Executive editor

Albany State University’s Homecoming Week activities will begin Sunday, Oct. 3, at 5 p.m. with the coronation of Miss Albany State University 2010-2011 in the Albany Mu- nicipal Auditorium. The event will also include Miss ASU’s Royal Court and the queens representing campus organiza- tions. Admission is free. Ali’Yah Arnold of Lithonia, Ga., was elected Miss Albany State University 2010-2011 this spring by the ASU student body. Arnold, the daughter of Myra A. Brown, is a 21-year- old mass communication major. The Albany State University Royal Court for 2010-2011 includes (from left) Amber Bennett, Arnold officially began her First Attendant to Miss ASU; David King, First Royal Gentleman; Ali’Yah Arnold, Miss ASU; reign in August replacing out- Reuben King, Mr. Royal Gentleman; Kaszia Brown, Second Attendant to Miss ASU; and Ter- going Miss ASU 2009-2010 rell James, Second Royal Gentleman. Essence Danielle Gant. Amber Bennett was selected as first at- fection (P3), treasurer of the business administration. Ben- as a Paraprofessional Promot- tendant to Miss ASU and will ASU Holley Ambassadors and nett has been part of the Velma ing Peer-fection (P3), a host reign in case Arnold becomes as a leader with Real 92.7 Fudge Grant Honors Program, for WASU Channel 19’s “Take unable to serve. Kaszia Brown WASU. She is also a member a Golden Rams cheerleader, an Five and Vibe” TV show, a was chosen as second attendant of the Velma Fudge Grant HIV/AIDS Peer Educator, a member of the Platinum Divas to Miss ASU, and she will be- Honors Council, a resident as- member of the Student Gov- and Golden Passionettes Dance come Miss ASU should either sistant, a member of Alpha ernment Association serving as Line, a member of EnFocus Miss ASU or her first attendant Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., as vice president for institutional Mime Ministry and as Miss be unable to serve. well as a three-year veteran advancement, a resident assis- Kappa Alpha Psi 2008-2009. Arnold, a graduate of Redan ASU Golden Rams cheer- tant, a member of Delta Sigma Mr. Royal Gentleman High School in Stone Moun- leader. Theta Sorority Inc. and a Hol- Reuben King serves as the of- tain, Ga., lived in Albany dur- Arnold is a mentor and vol- ley Ambassador. She is cur- ficial escort for Miss ASU. The ing the flood of ’94 and unteers with youth groups. She rently the campus ambassador 21-year-old son of Dalton and knows firsthand that Albany enjoys traveling, shopping, for the Thurgood Marshall Michelle King of Decatur, Ga., State is truly “Unsinkable!” spending time with loved ones, College Fund, Miss Student he is a senior marketing major During her campaign for Miss as well as volunteering with Government Association, pres- with a mathematics minor. ASU, she developed a unique Albany radio station 96.3 ident of Students in Free En- Reuben King has been a mem- and distinctive platform, WJIZ. Arnold was also se- terprise (SIFE) and a recent ber of the ASU baseball team, “S.O.U.L. for ASU,” which lected in an online poll to be inductee into Delta Mu Delta a resident assistant, a member stands for “Student Organiza- one of 10 HBCU queens fea- International Honor Society for of P3, a member of SIFE’s tions United and Laboring for tured in the September 2010 Business. Public Relations Committee Albany State University.” issue of Ebony magazine. Second attendant to Miss and a member of Alpha Phi Upon graduation Arnold First attendant to Miss ASU ASU is Kaszia Brown, the Alpha Fraternity Inc. plans to pursue a master’s de- is Amber Lynette Bennett, the daughter of Phyllis and Eugene After graduation, Reuben gree and continue her career in daughter of Jennifer and Brown of Atlanta. She is a 21- King plans to pursue a master’s radio as an on-air Michael Bennett of Cairo, Ga. year-old business management degree in business with a con- personality. As an honor stu- She is a 21-year-old account- major with a minor in mass centration in economics. dent at ASU, Arnold has served ing major. After graduation communication. She is the First Royal Gentleman as a student leader with Para- Bennett plans to pursue a joint president of the Holley Ambas- professionals Promoting Peer- degree program in law and sadors. Brown has also served See ROYAL on page 8. 6 InsideASU Oct. 1, 2010 College Town Block Party to rock Veterans Park Amphitheater during ASU’s Homecoming By Camile Matthews Student writer

Albany State University and the City of Albany will host College Town Block Party on Friday, Oct. 8, from 7 p.m. until midnight at the Veterans Park Amphitheater. The event will feature the music ensembles After 7, Glamourlyke and In- trigue. Admission is free. After 7 is a trio made up of Kevon Edmonds, Keith Mitchell and Jason Edmonds. They are best known for their elegant vocal style and emo- After 7 tionally charged live perform- ances. Brother Kenneth LaBelle and Kenneth “Baby- “Babyface” Edmonds and for- face” Edmonds. mer partner Antonio “L.A.” The trio Glamourlyke has Reid discovered the group. created a new sound dubbed After 7 was signed to Virgin “ghetto-tech.” Their music Records in 1989 and had imme- fuses a melodic sound with funk diate success with their self-ti- and soul. The group has collab- tled debut album, which went orations with Yelawolf, Will certified platinum and included Power, DJ Wally Sparks and two gold singles, “Ready or Grammy-winning producer Not” and “Can’t Stop.” Malay. Glamourlyke’s debut The Indianapolis trio per- song “Coming Home” features formed their single “Nights Scar from the Dungeon Family. Like This” in the 1991 Robert Intrigue originated in Al- Townsend film “The Five bany, Ga., in 2008. The quintet Heartbeats.” In 1992 After 7 re- has the ability to harmonize an- leased the certified gold album gelically and captivate female “Takin’ My Time,” which in- fans. Group members look up to Glamourlyke cluded singles “Kickin’ It,” veteran R&B groups Boyz II “Can He Love You Like This” Men and Jodeci as role models and “Baby I’m For Real.” After for the level of success they de- 7’s third album “Reflections” sire to achieve. While under also went certified gold includ- Upscale Management, Intrigue ing the singles “Gonna Love has gained a large female fan You Right” and “Til’ You Do base while touring the South- Me Right.” In 1994 the group east. Even though there are released “Not Enough Hours in many rising R&B groups, In- the Night” on FOX network’s trigue has an undeniable chem- “Beverly Hills 90210: The Col- istry. The group members’ work lege Years” soundtrack. ethic and loyalty give them an After 7 has shared the stage edge over their competition. As with artists such as Frankie their success blossoms, the Beverly and Maze, Gladys members of Intrigue look for- Knight, M.C. Hammer, Regina ward to entertaining fans across Intrigue Belle, Whitney Houston, Patti the country. Oct. 1, 2010 InsideASU 7 Grammy Award-winning singer Monica to perform at ASU Homecoming Concert By Joseph West charts, the duet earned a Grammy Award to Publications specialist add to Monica’s existing collection of American Music, Soul Train and Billboard Georgia native, Grammy award-winning Awards. and 10-million-plus selling singer, actress “I was 16, and everything that I dreamed and entrepreneur Monica will entertain stu- about was in front of me,” she said. dents, alumni and guests at the 2010 Albany The album boasted two more #1 hits State University Homecoming Concert. The (“The First Night” and “Angel of Mine”) concert, set to begin in the ASU HPER while establishing Monica as an undeniable Gymnasium Thursday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m., voice of her generation. In 2003 Monica’s will also feature Rick Ross. chart-topping success continued when her Monica, a product of Atlanta, became third album, “After The Storm,” debuted at the youngest female ever to have two #1 #1 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart and back-to-back hits on Billboard’s R&B chart spawned her sixth #1 single “So Gone.” from her 1995 debut album “Miss Thang.” Monica’s follow-up album, 2006’s “The By 1998 her next album, “The Boy Is Makings of Me, entered at #1 on Bill- Mine,” garnered Monica pop success when board’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Album chart she paired with Brandy. Spending a record- breaking 13 weeks at #1 on the Billboard See MONICA on page 11. Monica

Rapper Rick Ross returns to ASU to perform at Homecoming Concert By Joseph West SIAC Running Back Antonio Publications specialist Leroy, a former teammate. “Ross was big, strong and Former Albany State Uni- could move.” versity student and platinum- Leroy said it was obvious selling Def Jam recording artist though, that Ross had a greater Rick Ross will provide the en- talent for the music business. tertainment at the 2010 ASU “He was always rapping,” Homecoming Concert. Leroy said. “After a hard prac- Ross, also known as tice, he would spit lyrics like William Leonard Roberts II, a none of us had ever heard. He former ASU football player was a good rapper.” Rick Ross and founder of the record label Ross left ASU after one Maybach Music Group, is set quarter to pursue a music ca- dio album entitled “Teflon Student Union. to perform at the HPER Gym- reer in Miami. Don” on July 6, 2010. The lead Advance ticket prices are nasium Thursday, Oct. 7. The After years of success in is “Super High” featuring Ne- $20 for students with valid concert beginning at 7 p.m. Miami’s underground rap Yo. Actress Stacey Dash made ASU identification, $25 for will also feature Grammy-win- scene, Ross rose to become an appearance in the music students in K-12 or from other ning recording artist Monica. one of 2006’s hottest hip-hop video. A second official single colleges or universities with Ross, who received interna- artists with “Port Of Miami,” was released titled “Live Fast, valid identification and $35 for tional acclaim with the album his #1 major label debut Die Young” features and is general admission without stu- “Trilla,” whose second single, album. The album’s single produced by Kanye West. The dent identification. “The Boss,” featuring T-Pain, “Hustlin” was certified plat- album debuted at #2 on the Ticket prices on the day of rose to #2 on the Billboard Hot inum by the RIAA for sales of Billboard 200 selling 176,000 the concert are $45 at the door. Rap Chart, #5 R&B, and Top 1 million copies before the as- copies in its first week. Con- Tickets may also be purchased 20 on the Hot 100, is a former sociated album had even been cert tickets can be purchased at online at center for the 1995 Golden released. A remix was subse- Odyssey Records, 247 East www.ticketfusion.com. Click Rams Football Team. quently issued, featuring Jay-Z Oglethorpe Boulevard, and the on the “Buy Ticket” icon and “Ross was a blue chip ath- and Young Jeezy. ASU Office of Student Activi- choose the Rick Ross and lete,” said former ASU All- Ross released his fourth stu- ties, Suite 221 in the Reese Monica Concert icon. 8 InsideASU Oct. 1, 2010 ASU National Alumni Association ASU seeks members to hold annual golf tournament for 100 Grand Club By Joseph West By Mildred Johnson Publications specialist Director of Development

The Albany State University Na- This year’s Homecoming fans have an opportunity to participate in the game festivities tional Alumni Association will host its while supporting scholarships at ASU. For a contribution of $500 or more, a donor can annual Homecoming Golf Tournament be a part of the lineup along the ASU Coliseum home sideline during the Oct. 9 pre-game Friday, Oct. 8, at Doublegate Country activities. Club. Proceeds from the event will ben- ASU is seeking at least 200 alumni and friends to each present their $500 “checks” as efit the university’s scholarship pro- they are inducted into the $100 Grand Club from the sideline. grams. Donors are required to pre-pay the minimum of $500 by sending a check indicating The competition, a two-man scram- “100 Grand Club” in memo or by calling the Foundation Office at (229) 430-4660 with ble with teams handicapped for team credit card information. One representative for each $500 gift will be included in the score, kicks off with the President’s lineup. shotgun start at 8 a.m. and will be fol- All contributions will support ASU athletic and academic scholarships. lowed by an awards luncheon at 12:30 Donors must register by Oct. 6 to have their names announced and become a part of p.m. Homecoming 2010 history and the $100 Grand Club. “It’s going to be an exciting event,” For more information, call the ASU Foundation at (229) 430-4660. said Robert Lee, co-organizer of this year’s event. “ASU alumni and friends from all over the country will be partic- Homecoming Choir to perform at Convocation ipating.” By Camile Matthews partment of Fine Arts. This year, Lee teamed up with ASU Student writer “This opportunity will get alumni back to alumnus Willie Wingfield to organize campus,” Hood said. “It gives them an op- the tournament. Albany State University alumni are in- portunity to participate in the Convocation. “We are grateful for the support of vited to be part of the festivities by joining We want them to join us instead of sitting in our sponsors, volunteers and spectators the ASU Homecoming Choir to perform the crowd watching.” who help to make this tournament a suc- during the Homecoming Convocation at 10 The choir is open to ASU alumni, faculty cess,” Lee said. “This event has been a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, in the HPER Gymna- and staff. The choir will perform the national growing every year, and we expect a sium. anthem and an African-American spiritual. large participation again this year.” The choir will rehearse at 9 a.m. Friday, Participants must wear business casual attire. Prizes will be awarded for first Oct. 8, in Holley Hall Room 209 and is di- For more information, contact the De- through third place. Top prize for the rected by Dr. Marcia Hood, chair of the De- partment of Fine Arts at (229) 430-4849. winning team will be two ASU blazers. Entry fees are $85 per person and $175 per team. Entry mail-in deadline is Oct. ROYAL continued from page 5. 1. Onsite registration begins at 7 a.m. on the day of the event. David King serves as the official escort for the First Attendant to Miss ASU. He is the Lee, an accountant and a graduate of son of Errol and Mona King of McDonough Ga. David King is a computer science South Carolina State University, also major with a math emphasis. David King has been active at ASU in the Velma Fudge helped with the tournament last year. Grant Honors Council, Holley Ambassadors, the Association for Computing Machinery, “I’m an SC State Bulldog, but I love the Center for the African-American Male, Anointed Students in Unity Fellowship, the golf and the Golden Rams,” he said. “I Book Club, the Chess Club and the Honda All-Star Campus Challenge. want this tournament to continue to be David King plans to pursue a master’s degree in software engineering after gradu- successful because I know it has a pos- ating from ASU. itive impact on the school and the com- Second Royal Gentleman Terrell James is the son of the late Jesse James Sr. and Pa- munity.” tricia James. The 22-year-old senior business major is from Columbus, Ga. After grad- For more information on the Annual uation, James plans to pursue a master’s degree in business administration. ASU National Alumni Association Golf James has served in several ASU organizations, including the Student Government Tournament, call Robert Lee at (229) Association, Project Success Mentoring Program, the Marching Rams Show Band. He 886-8611 or Willie Wingfield at (229) is currently president of the Eta Kappa Chapter of the Kappa Kappa Psi National Hon- 432-5533. orary Band Fraternity Inc. Oct. 1, 2010 InsideASU 9 Former Albany State student activists share in new book By Cindy Gambill Nonviolent Coordinating Com- Discontent” and “I Love to Sing” are the Executive editor mittee (SNCC). stories of Rambeau, White and Harris re- Signing books will be spectively. Nearly half a century ago, a group of Al- Jones, Rutha Harris and Dr. White will also hold a po- bany State College students were suspended Janie Culbreath Rambeau. etry reading and talk at for their involvement in the city’s civil Part 3 in “Hands on the 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. rights demonstrations. This fall kicks off a Freedom Plow,” entitled 6, in Eula Lovette Hall, series of events and projects to honor these “Movement Learning which is located in front of students who paved the way for social Posts: The Heart and the ASU Coliseum. Students equality in Southwest Georgia. Soul of the South- may also share their own Annette Jones White, Miss Albany State west Georgia poems during the event and College 1961-1962, will be honored during Movement, compete for prizes. the Coronation of Miss Albany State Uni- 1961-1963” During the Homecoming Con- versity 2010-2011 on Sunday, Oct. 3. and “Stand- vocation at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, in At 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, a book ing Tall: The the HPER Gym, White will serve as signing will be held in the ASU Bookstore Southwest Georgia the keynote speaker. Another book for “Hands on the Freedom Plow: Personal Movement, 1962-1963” in- signing will follow the convocation. Accounts by Women in SNCC.” This book cludes chapters featuring the tes- For more information about these features the testimonies of women who par- timonies of some of the Albany State events, contact Dr. Racquel Henry, Civil ticipated in the Civil Rights Movement student activists. “Ripe for the Picking,” Rights Fellow/Assistant Professor of His- through their involvement with the Student “Finding Form for the Expression of My tory, at (229) 430-1790.

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Gospel Explosion will continue are featured in the book. At 7 tournament, contact Robert Lee Block Party will also include the celebration at 7 p.m. Mon- p.m. in Eula Lovett Hall, White at (229) 886-8611 or Willie L. music and food vendors in the day, Oct. 4, at the Albany Mu- will hold a poetry reading and Wingfield at (229) 432-5533. area around Veterans Park, nicipal Auditorium. talk about her experiences in The Homecoming Convoca- which is next to the civic cen- At 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. the Civil Rights Movement. tion will be held at 10 a.m. Fri- ter. ASU alumni will continue 5, in the ACAD Auditorium, the The event will include a poetry day, Oct. 8, in the HPER celebrating with a fish fry at 9 ASU Theatre Ensemble will writing contest for ASU stu- Gymnasium with Annette Jones p.m. Friday at the Hampton Inn. present “A Piece of Broadway dents. White as the keynote speaker. Saturday, Oct. 9, will start Our Way: Old School Groove, Thursday, Oct. 7, will fea- A book signing of “Hands on with the annual Homecoming Nu Skool Moves.” Ensemble ture a Homecoming Concert in the Freedom Plow” will follow Parade at 9 a.m. on Pine Avenue members will act, sing and HPER Gym with R&B singer the convocation. in downtown Albany. The dance in performances from Monica and hip-hop artist Rick ASU alumni will gather for Homecoming Football Game some of the most popular Ross. Doors open at 7 p.m. the annual Alumni Homecom- will kick off at 2 p.m. in the Al- Broadway productions featur- Show time is 8 p.m. General ad- ing Luncheon at noon in the L. bany State University Coliseum ing African Americans. Audi- mission tickets for the concert Orene Hall Building. An alumni with ASU battling against Miles ences will watch scenes from are $35 in advance and $45 at general business meeting will College. Tickets for the Home- “Dream Girls,” “The Wiz,” the door. Advance tickets for be held at 2 p.m. in Peace Hall coming Football Game are “The Color Purple,” “Rent” and ASU students with a valid ID room 127. To purchase lunch- available at the ASU Business others. are $20. Tickets for other stu- eon tickets, which are $25 each, Office Cashier’s Window in the On Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 4 dents with a valid ID are $25. call ASU Alumni Affairs at ACAD Building, Odyssey p.m. a book signing for “Hands Tickets may be purchased at the (229) 430-4658. Records, Capitol City Bank, on the Freedom Plow: Personal ASU Office of Student Activi- The ASU deans will hold a Connie’s Corner, Petro Store on Accounts of Women in SNCC” ties in the student union, phone reception for alumni at 5:30 Radium Springs Road and June will be held in the ASU Book- (229) 430-4739, or at Odyssey p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, in the Al- Bug’s Grocery. store in the student union. Sign- Records. bany James H. Gray Sr. Civic The Homecoming festivities ing books will be Annette Jones Friday, Oct. 8, will get un- Center. The reception will be will continue with the ASU stu- White, Rutha Harris and Dr. derway at 8 a.m. with the an- followed by a College Town dents’ All Greek Step Show in Janie Culbreath-Rambeau. All nual ASU National Alumni Block Party at 7 p.m. in the Vet- HPER Gym at 6 p.m. and the three, former Albany State Col- Association Golf Tournament at erans Park Amphitheatre featur- alumni Old School vs. New lege students and active partic- Doublegate Country Club. For ing After 7, Glamourlyke and School Party at 10 p.m. at the ipants in the Albany Movement, more information about the golf Intrigue. The College Town Hilton Garden Inn. 10 InsideASU Oct. 1, 2010 New Global Programs director says program is indispensable to Albany State community By Camile Matthews thing they are going to Student writer think is ‘Where am I Oct. 8: going to go?” said Os- Deadline for Fulbright Dr. Nneka Nora Osakwe, associate pro- akwe. U.S. Student Program fessor of English, is the new director of the In 2007, Osakwe Albany State University Global Programs. was the consultant for Oct. 15: This initiative is a method for students and faculty development faculty to become globalized. The opportu- workshops on interna- Global Programs’ nities that the program offers help students tionalizing curriculum. workshop on professional to realize their full potential. ASU faculty are en- development Dr. Nneka “Every university that calls themselves couraged to travel Nora Osakwe well established has an international pro- abroad to learn about Nov. 15-19: gram,” Osakwe said. “Students should have different cultures and integrate their experi- two competencies, inter-cultural compe- ences in their teaching. Because students ASU’s International tency and global competency.” may not travel abroad very often, faculty Education Week Osakwe believes students should be should share experiences with students so globalized as early as middle school. they can become globally aware. mation visit “At the university and college level, the “ASU has an advantage because we http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html. responsibility is the highest because at this have an international faculty,” Osakwe said. The Albany State Global Programs will point our students are getting into the In the summer of 2006, Osakwe attended host International Education Week Nov. 15 world,” Osakwe said. “We don’t want them the Fulbright-Hays Professional Develop- to 19. The goal of the event is to get more to make mistakes. We don’t want them to ment Fellowship on Cultural Diversity held student participation in study abroad pro- go out thinking that some people are less in Malaysia and Singapore. After her fel- grams. Osakwe is aware that the biggest important than others just because they lowship she returned to Albany State to hindrance to student participation is money. speak differently or because they have a dif- share her experiences and had her students, One of the program’s focuses is to find ferent culture or because they come from a enrolled in English Composition I, research monetary resources, such as grants, to aid particular area of the world. The geograph- the region and write about what they’d students who are interested in international ical regions should be recognized as regions learned. Because of her travels, her students education. Currently, ASU offers study that are interesting and unique and should became more aware of global issues in dif- abroad programs to South Africa, Kenya, be respected. ferent regions. and Jamaica. As of next summer, students “Students should know the world does This same opportunity is available for will be able to participate in study abroad not end in Albany. The world does not end graduating seniors and alumni of Albany programs in Europe through the European in Georgia, and the world does not end in State. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program Council of the University System of Geor- the U.S. The world is very large. And even is an international exchange program that gia which Osakwe is the ASU representa- though it is very large, we still describe it awards grants to those who are interested in tive. Students will be able to study in as a global village. We should embody that international graduate study, advanced re- Madrid, Spain; London, England; St. Pe- we are global citizens,” Osakwe continued. search, university teaching and elementary tersburg, Russia; Paris, France; Bonn, Ger- When students get the opportunity to and secondary education. Qualifying indi- many; and Waterford, Ireland. For detailed study abroad they gain new opportunities, viduals are U.S. citizens who will have a program descriptions, costs, and a down- according to Osakwe. ASU President Dr. bachelor’s degree by the beginning of the loadable brochure visit Everette J. Freeman encourages students to grant but will not have a doctorate degree www.valdosta.edu/europeancouncil. purchase passports as motivation to travel. by Oct. 18, 2010. The deadline for Albany On Oct. 15, the Global Programs will “Once a student has a passport, the next State applicants is Oct. 8. For more infor- host a workshop on professional develop- ment training. Consultants will come and ‘Students should know the world does not end in Albany. The speak to help build the confidence level of world does not end in Georgia, and the world does not end in faculty and students who are traveling abroad. Osakwe wants those who are trav- the U.S. The world is very large. And even though it is very eling abroad to be prepared for their expe- large, we still describe it as a global village. We should rience. Persons who have any questions embody that we are global citizens.’ about the Global Programs may contact Os- – Dr. Nneka Nora Osakwe akwe at (229) 420-1043 or via e-mail at [email protected]. Oct. 1, 2010 InsideASU 11

Pursue Your Passion Tour stops at ASU Motivational speaker Kirk Nugent signs a book for Albany State University freshman Sharee* Burch following his lecture in the ASU ACAD Auditoirum on Thursday evening as part of his Pursue Your Passion Tour. The event was part of ASU’s First and Second Year Experience Program Lecture Series.

MONICA continued from page 7. and added yet another achievement to the hind the scenes look at Monica’s life, in Center. songstress’ extraordinary career. preparation for her new album release in a Advance ticket prices are $20 for stu- Even after a four-year musical pause, program entitled “Monica: Still Standing.” dents with valid ASU identification, $25 Monica is still in demand on the music “I wanted people to get a clear look at for students in K-12 or from other colleges scene. The lessons she learned during her why I do some of the things that I do,” or universities with valid identification break energized her desire to re-enter the Monica wrote. “The show gave me a and $35 for general admission without stu- music scene. chance to be me at all times, so now peo- dent identification. “Over the hiatus I learned that the more ple aren’t expecting something of me; they Ticket prices on the day of the concert I did with a positive frame of mind, the already know me.” are $45 at the door. Tickets can also be better things went,” Monica wrote on her Concert tickets can be purchased at purchased online at the website www.tick- web site. Odyssey Records, 247 East Oglethorpe etfusion.com. Click on the “Buy Ticket” Black Entertainment Television (BET) Boulevard, and the ASU Office of Student icon and choose the Rick Ross and Monica presented Monica fans with a 12-week be- Activities, Suite 221 in the Reece Student Concert icon.

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Dr. Samuel Adams, retired he still remains active on a trip from Dawson to Albany Stephens, who at 98 still professor emeritus of journal- number of boards in the com- took an hour and a half. The manages a small motel and ism from the University of munity. He is a good business- train would stop at any cross- drives a car, credits his Kansas who is a long-time man who has served Waycross ing where someone wanted to longevity and success to sim- friend of Stephens, considers and his church well.” get on or off.” ply living in a “sensible way.” Stephens to still be an impor- Stephens can also tell some About college football “I eat everything,” he said. tant leader in the Waycross interesting stories about pre- when he attended Georgia Nor- “I just make sure not to over community. World War II South Georgia mal, he said, “We had a foot- eat.” “I remember Clano and my and the institution that is today ball team, but the games A member and trustee of the father working together in the Albany State University. Re- weren’t celebrated like they are Greater Mount Zion AME community for years in a num- calling a time when the pri- now. We would pick up players Church, Stephens continues to ber of important civic organi- mary means of travel from anywhere and go to serve on the Waycross Housing zations,” Adams said. Columbus, Ga., to Albany was Thomasville, Cordele or Cairo Authority Board and the Amer- “Stephens is a bright man, and via train he said, “The 20-mile to play.” ican Veterans (AMVETS).

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Comprehensive Examination

Fall 2010

Deadline for Applications: Monday, October 11, 2010

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the M.Ed. degree, candidates are required to satisfactorily pass a Comprehensive Examination in their degree area. A candidate is eligible to take the Comprehensive Examination only if:

1. Passing score on the PRAXIS/GACE II exam has been filed with the candidate’s advisor, and

2. The candidate has completed all Area C courses or is currently enrolled in his/her last Area C course(s), and

3. An Application to take Comprehensive Examination has been completed. (Applications may be picked up in ACAD, Room 244.)

On the day of the exam, the student must bring:

a. Picture ID b. Pen/pencil

The Exam will be offered:

When: Saturday, October 16, 2010 Where: ACAD 143 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc. & Albany State University’s Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) & ASU HIV/AIDS Peer Educators The Offices of Global Programs and The First and Second Year Experience proudly present…

Save the Date! November 16‐19, 2010

Join us for the 2010 International Education Week! This year’s Join Us! theme is “International Education: Striving for a Sustainable Future” For more info or to Events to include: volunteer, please contact International Parade of Flags ~ Cultural Explosion Festival ~ International Speakers ~ International Film Festival ~ Dr. Nora Nneka Osakwe Cultural Games ~ And much more… [email protected] (229)420‐1043

International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.

SI COURSE DAYS TIME LOCATION FACILITATOR

Introduction to Mondays/Wednesdays 7 – 9 pm Academic Building 183 Mr. Anthony Cooper Biology College Algebra Mondays/Wednesdays 7 – 9 pm R.H. Simmons 317 Mr. Jerome Myricks

GACE I Basic Math Mondays/Wednesdays 5:30 – 7:30 pm R.H. Simmons 316 Mrs. Harriet Thompson

Pre-Calculus with Mondays/Wednesdays 7 – 9 pm R.H. Simmons 108 Dr. Zephyrinus Okonkwo Trigonometry

Organic Chemistry Mondays/Wednesdays 5 - 7 pm Mondays - ACAD 185 Dr. Rajappa Manohar Wednesdays - ACAD 234

Physics Mondays/Wednesdays 5 - 7 pm Academic Building 183 Dr. Arun Saha

For additional information and questions, please call CETLA at 229.420.1199.

The Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Advising

Presents

A Book Discussion of How Full Is Your Bucket? Positive Strategies for Work and Life by Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton, Ph.D.

Thursday, November 11, 2010 2:00-3:00 p.m. Simmons Hall, Room 102

Facilitator Yolande Penn

Please e-mail me (individual responses, please) at [email protected] if you want to participate in the discussion and receive a complimentary copy of the book. Copies are limited.

For Faculty, Staff, and Students Funding Provided by Title III