Vol. 38 No. III Serving the CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY Community February 10, 2006

Finlay Receives Sasakawa Fellowship in Japanese Studies by Joey Rogers, University Relations

r. Nikki Finlay, assistant professor of Economics, is Clayton State University’s first recipient of a prestigious Sasakawa D Fellowship in Japanese Studies from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).

The aim of the fellowship is to educate professors on Japan and allow them to incorporate that information into the courses they teach. This is accomplished throughout three weeks of seminars, films, readings, and cultural activities. According to AASCU, faculty members leave the program with a foundation on the pre-modern history and culture of Japan.

“The more we can prepare all of our students for how the rest of the world thinks and acts, the easier it will be for our students to adapt to our shrinking world,” says Finlay, who was also the first Clayton (left to right) Ernest Miller, dean of the Clayton State School of State faculty member to apply for the fellowship. “Exposure to other Business; Dr. Nikki Finlay; Dr. Robert Welborn, Clayton State director of International Education. Fellowship, cont’d., p. 7

Inside Three Professors Earn Chancellor’s Awards for International Seminars

Departments: hree Clayton State University faculty International Education and professor of T members, Dr. Michael Deis, Dr. Sue History at Clayton State. “This year, for the Arts Page ...... 4, 5 Odom and Dr. Christie Burton, will be first time, Clayton State had three faculty attending international faculty develop- members apply for these seminars. All of Across the Campus ...... 6 ment seminars this summer, thanks in part our applicants were not only accepted, but Development/Alumni ...... 6 to University System of Georgia (USG) all three were awarded Chancellor's Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! ...... 10 Chancellor’s Awards. awards. There will be about 20 participants Trivia Time ...... 11 in each seminar and only 10 Chancellor's Sports ...... 12 Each summer, two of the four World Awards are awarded for each seminar.” Regional Councils of the USG operate In This Issue: Faculty Development Seminars. For 2006, Deis, associate professor of Management the European and African Councils will be in the School of Business, and the recipient Clayton State Revises holding a two-week seminar in Denmark last week of one of four 2005 Board of Honors Program Guidelines . . . . .2 and Sweden, and a three-week seminar in Regents’ Teaching Excellence and Nigeria and Cameroon. The USG Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Deis Attends USG Gala ...... 2 Chancellor's Awards are for $1000 each, Awards, will be going to Sweden and Message from Director of and are designed help to defray the faculty Denmark, as will Associate Professor of Evening Services ...... 3 member’s cost for the program. Nursing and Acting Department Chair of Nelson Knighting Pictures ...... 3 Nursing Odom. Burton, coordinator of the Black History Month: “These seminars are quite competitive and Bachelor’s of Applied Science program Poet Hank Stewart ...... 8 are designed to allow faculty members the and assistant professor in the School of Spring Schedule for Recruitment, opportunity to internationalize their cours- Technology, will be going to Nigeria and Admissions, Financial Aid ...... 9 es,” notes Dr. Robert Welborn, director of Cameroon. Campus Review Page 2 February 10, 2006 Clayton State Revises Honors Program Guidelines

layton State University has revised Honors students, eligibility for Honors “This May, we will be offering the first C the guidelines for its decade-old Scholarships, priority registration, mentor- study abroad opportunity designed exclu- Honors Program, while also adding addi- ing, and campus leadership opportunities, sively for Honors students. We will be trav- tional upper level courses to the Honors he adds, noting that the deadline for appli- eling to Chile to study the religion and cul- curriculum. The net effect will be an cation for admittance for the fall 2006 ture of the region. A number of scholar- enhanced Honors Program for more and semester is Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006. ships will be offered to make this one of better students. the most affordable trips Clayton State has There will also be two exciting new ever offered. The May study abroad expe- According to Dr. Kevin Demmitt, interim changes in the Honors Program itself. For rience will be a permanent feature and director of the Clayton State Honors the first time, upper level courses have another benefit offered to students in the Program, the most important change has been added to the Honors curriculum. In Honors Program.” been to create non-scholarship member- addition, a regular study abroad opportuni- ship in the Honors Program, allowing the ty, scheduled for May of each year, has In addition to the program changes, the University to accommodate more Honors been created exclusively for Honors stu- minimum high school GPA required for students. dents. admittance to the Honors Program has been raised from 3.0 to 3.5 for students “The size of the Honors Program used to “For more than 10 years, Clayton State has admitted for the fall 2006 semester. be limited by the availability of scholar- offered Honors students an enhanced core ships,” he explains. “We can now offer the curriculum… now we will be able to allow “We have excellent Honors students now benefits of Honors to students who do not students to receive the benefit of Honors in our Honors Program. But this year, we receive an Honors Scholarship.” courses throughout their college career,” have changed the entry criteria and process says Demmitt. “This will create unique for awarding Honors Scholarship in the All students in the Clayton State Honors opportunities for students to work closely Program will still receive the benefit of with faculty in the classroom and on spe- Honors Program, cont’d., p. 7 enhanced course sections reserved for cial research projects.

Michael Deis has a "Whale of a Time" at USG Gala

r. Michael H. Deis, associate pro- ent of numerous Clayton State awards for Ballroom of the new Georgia Aquarium, D fessor of Management in the teaching, research, faculty advising and and was attended by Interim USG School of Business at Clayton State service, Deis was recognized for preparing Chancellor Corliss Cummings, USG University, was awarded the University students for success by creating a caring, Chancellor-Designate Erroll B. Davis, System of Georgia (USG) Board of active learning environment that addresses Jr., and Board of Regents Chair J. Regents’ Teaching Excellence Award for the diverse learning styles of students. Timothy Shelnut. Regional and State Universities at the annual USG Gala on Jan. 28. The sys- The event was held in the Oceans Deis says he had fun at the ceremony, as tem-wide award recog- he and wife Sandra had “a nizes faculty and whale of a time.” He also departments for a strong says the best part of his job commitment to teaching is being able to always and service to students. keep his office door open.

Deis was one of only “There is nothing more four USG faculty mem- refreshing than having a bers cited during the student stop by the office second annual Regents just to say ‘Hi’ or ask for Awards for Excellence assistance in some area,” in Education says Deis. Celebration. The recipi-

Dr. Michael Deis and wife Sandra Campus Review February 10, 2006 Page 3 Director of Evening Services Diane Burns Sends a Message to all Students by Joey Rogers, University Relations

iane Burns, Clayton State director of “Most students need to come to the univer- Burns came to Clayton State in 1996 as D Evening Services, wants all students sity with a set date, instead of adjusting director of Admissions, and was named to know that help is available. Her campus their school schedule to meet the demands Clayton State’s director of Recruitment in role is to provide assistance to all students of their personal schedule,” she says. 2001. During her time at Clayton State, when most academic offices are closed. “They will benefit economically.” she has instituted both the annual High School Counselor’s Luncheon and the Available by phone, email, or in person, Burns seeks to educate students on receiv- Clayton State Ambassadors outreach pro- Burns assists student with concerns about ing the help that they need throughout their grams. advisement or financial aid Monday academic endeavors at Clayton State. She through Thursday up until 9 p.m. If she can notes that “most offices are willing to Burns holds a B.A. in Psychology from not provide the necessary help, she promis- accommodate students after hours by way Stetson University, and a M.Ed. in es to get the students the help they need. of an appointment.” Educational Administration and Supervision from the University of South Working together with Dr. Mark May, Burns’ next project is to develop a website Florida. Clayton State’s dean of Retention and that provides various resources for nontra- Student Services, Burns is looking to ditional students. She hopes to provide For any concerns or questions, nontradi- improve the university’s student retention links to essential sources that will get them tional or not, contact Burns at by encouraging non-traditional students to on the road to academic success. [email protected], or call (678) map out a graduation plan. 466-4108.

Sherryl Nelson, Knight of the Order of the Arts and Letters

(photo by Almasy Visual Arts) (photo by Almasy Visual Arts)

French Consul General Philippe Ardanaz kisses Spivey Hall’s Executive French Consul General Philippe Ardanaz, Clayton State University and Artistic Director Sherryl Nelson after presenting the medal distin- President Thomas Harden and Spivey Hall’s Executive and Artistic guishing her as a Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of Director Sherryl Nelson following a formal presentation, where Mrs. the Order of the Arts and Letters.) The ceremony, which took place at Nelson was presented the medal distinguishing her as a Chevalier de Spivey Hall on Saturday, Jan. 28, was witnessed by friends and family, l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of the Arts and campus and community leaders, and dignitaries from Atlanta’s consular Letters.) The ceremony, which took place at Spivey Hall on Saturday, corps. Jan. 28, was witnessed by friends and family, campus and community leaders, and dignitaries from Atlanta’s consular corps. Campus Review Page 4 February 10, 2006 Arts Page Spivey Hall Celebrates Festival of Mexican Music with Flutist Elena Durán by Jared Morrison, Spivey Hall

pivey Hall continues its México – has featured organist Spivakov, two albums with S2005-2006 Festival of Hector Guzman and will pres- the legendary jazz-violinist Mexican Music with a three- ent folk ensemble Tlen- Stephane Grappelli and even a day residence by renowned Huicani this May. chart-topping single with Sir Mexican flutist Elena Durán, Paul McCartney. which includes a recital, mas- Durán is considered one of the ter class and educational con- best-known musicians in the An advocate for preserving Flutist Elena Durán cert. Durán will be making her country, with an illustrious per- Mexico’s musical heritage, Spivey Hall recital debut on forming career, giving recitals Duran founded the Mexican People’s Concert series on Friday, Feb. 17 at 8:15 p.m. throughout the world. Known Flute Society and the annual Thursday, Feb. 16, and will Her program includes a as a true master of her instru- Mexican Flute Festival. For lead a master class for amateur delightful mix of traditional ment, Durán has appeared with the past fifteen years she has and professional musicians on flute favorites with music from the Royal Philharmonic, been artistic director of the Saturday, Feb. 18. Details on Mexico. English Chamber Orchestra, International Flute Festival in Elena Durán’s educational Moscow Virtuosi, San Diego Stratford-upon-Avon, the events may be found on Spivey In addition to Durán’s activi- and San Antonio symphonies, largest annual flute festival in Hall’s website at www.spivey- ties, the Festival of Mexican and the National Symphony . hall.org/education. To order Music – a collaboration Orchestra of Mexico. The tickets or reserve your seats for between Spivey Hall, the Mexican-American virtuoso In addition to her recital, any of these events, please Consulate General of Mexico has recorded Delius with Eric Durán will perform a concert phone the Spivey Hall box in Atlanta and the Instituto de Fenby, Bach with Vladimir as part of Spivey Hall’s Young office at (678) 466-4200.

Southerners and Their Ways: Clayton State Theater Director is “Turned Funny” by Lauren Graves, University Relations

hillip DePoy may direct his fair share ed the offer to write a script that would bring Sibley’s words off P of humorous productions as artistic the page and into the theatre. Sibley had told her story the way she director of Clayton State Theater. But knew best; and DePoy has transferred her memoir from the private now he has “Turned Funny” at the medium of the written word to the public medium of the stage. request of Marietta’s Theatre in the Square. “This play is written as much by Celestine Sibley as by me,” shares DePoy, who wanted to preserve Sibley’s candor and voice Theatre in the Square recently commis- when he turned “Turned Funny” from memoir to script. “It has sioned DePoy to write a play based on lots of her dialogue; lots of her words. It’s as if Celestine Sibley is “Turned Funny,” Celestine Sibley’s walking around on the stage.” memoir about growing up in the South. A Celestine Sibley beloved columnist and journalist for the Not only did DePoy enjoy the challenge of bringing Sibley’s Atlanta Journal- words to life, he also had fun seeing Constitution, What to know... Southerners and their ways through Sibley was more an artist than journalist. Sibley’s eyes. One of the better known FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK: Clayton State A long-running AJC column was her stereotypes about the South – the con- canvas and she painted Southern stories Theater Director Phillip DePoy was commis- cept of “Southern hospitality” – runs in newsprint for 50+ years. sioned by Marietta’s Theatre in the Square to through Sibley’s work, depicting a write a play based on the memoir “Turned society that welcomes people rejected DePoy, himself intrigued by telling the by other social structures. Funny” written by witty Southern journalist, stories of Southern culture – he is well versed in Appalachian folklore – accept- columnist and author Celestine Sibley. Turned Funny, cont’d., p. 5 Campus Review February 10, 2006 Page 5 Arts Page

"Fever Devilin" to Read at Clayton State, Feb. 21 by Lauren Graves, University Relations

etective Fever Devilin’s sleuthing In addition to the Feb. 21 reading at D draws him toward a restless spirit Clayton State, DePoy will also read from in “A Minister’s Ghost” (available at “A Minister’s Ghost” at Decatur’s Java Barnes & Noble), the third and latest Monkey as well as in Atlanta, North novel in author Phillip DePoy’s Fever Carolina and New York. And while Devilin detective series. DePoy enjoys sharing his unique blend of detective genre and folklore with audi- Audiences will hear a tantalizing tidbit ences, he hopes his work is more than of the mystery on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at simply entertaining to the eye and ear. 7:30 p.m. in Baker Center room 265 as DePoy reads from his work in conjunc- “I want to write folklore that applies to tion with Clayton State University’s free every culture and religion,” explains and ongoing Visiting Writers Reading DePoy, who has a minor in folklore from Series, sponsored by the Department of Georgia State. Although “A Minister’s Language and Literature and the Ghost” is a detective story, there is a University’s Lyceum program. good mix of Appalachian folk stories and songs carefully woven into the novel, “I’ve been reading from my novels for including references to Hobo folklore, a 10 years,” says DePoy, author of nine dying tradition of folklore celebrating the Other works in DePoy’s Fever Devilin published books, two published plays – culture of train riding vagabonds. Series include “The Devil’s Hearth” and including 2004’s Edgar Award winning “The Witch’s Grave.” St. Martin’s Press play “Easy” – and 37 theatre pieces. And in true detective fashion, DePoy has offered DePoy an advance for two “My readings are more like theatrical wants to use his writing’s cultural con- more Fever Devilin novels. He is also performance readings – like perform- nections to pose “big questions” to get working on another novel, this one ance art.” “big answers.” Citing famous myth about the translation of the bible into the scholar Joseph Campbell as one of his King James Version. It comes as no surprise that DePoy’s inspirations, DePoy, like Campbell, readings share a kinship with the stage. believes that reading other people’s DePoy has a passion for theatre and cur- myths – folktales from other cultures – till to come in the Visiting Writers rently serves as artistic director of helps us better understand who we are as Reading Series are authors Clayton State Theater, where he directs humankind. S Elizabeth Dewberry, Mar. 21 and Reginald and produces plays and teaches theatre courses. To strengthen his ties to the the- A Question/Answer session will follow Shepherd, Apr. 11. To learn more about atre yet further, DePoy was recently the reading, and copies of “A Minister’s the series, visit Clayton State’s approached by Marietta’s Theatre in the Ghost” will be available for purchase. Department of Language and Literature at Square to write a play based on famous For directions to the Clayton State cam- http://a-s.clayton.edu/langlit/. Southern columnist Celestine Sibley’s pus, visit www.clayton.edu and click on autobiography, “Turned Funny.” Maps/Directions.

Turned Funny, cont’d. from p. 4

“To Southerners, people aren’t eccentric, insane or troubled, “Turned Funny” at Clayton State on Thursday, Mar. 23 to use as they’re just turned funny,” says DePoy, offering his take on the an instructional tool in his playwriting course. Clayton State memoir’s title. “Some people are turned funny when they are Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. B.D. Stillion will lead the born, or turned funny later in life. The South has a great tradition workshop, and creative writing and introduction to theatre stu- of accepting people who would be ostracized in other societies.” dents are also encouraged to attend. A reading of DePoy’s play “Turned Funny” will be held this Once produced, “Turned Funny” will introduce a new audience to spring at Theatre in the Square and will feature professional Sibley’s Southern humor and her talent for spinning a yarn. In the Equity actors. DePoy will also hold a private workshop on medium of theatre, Sibley will live on each time an actor reads her words. Campus Review Page 6 February 10, 2006 Across the Campus...

Arts & Sciences SHRM Spivey Hall Dr. Lawrence Smith, Jr., president of the The February monthly meeting of Sam Dixon won the gift basket raffle at Washington, DC-based Population Southern Crescent chapter of the Society Thursday’s Campus Connect Social Hour Institute, made a presentation on “Breeding for Human Resource Management in the Baker Center. (Naturally, gift basket Insecurity: Global Security Implications of (SHRM) will be held in the Harry S. guru Dolores Cox put it all together.) More Rapid Population Growth” on Thursday, Downs Center for Continuing Education at than $300 was collected by Staff Council’s Feb. 9 as part of a brief speaking tour of the Clayton State University on Tuesday, Feb. Special Events Committee. Atlanta area. His presentation was 28. Industrial relations and management arranged by Dr. Gene Hatfield, chair of the consultant Bradley L. Wilkinson will be University Bookstore Clayton State Social Sciences Department. the keynote speaker for the 7:30 a.m. meet- Graduation is around the corner. Those ing. Wilkinson will be addressing “Dealing individuals participating in graduation who School of Business With Same-Sex Relationships in the need Rental Regalia please come by The IRS certified Clayton State business stu- Workplace.” Wilkinson’s half-hour long University Bookstore, and place your order dents from the Accounting Club will be presentation will include an update of (prepayment is required). Orders placed conducting the University's annual existing laws relevant to the topic and shar- after Mar. 24 might mean another hood Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) ing examples of organizations that do well color. If you are going to be in the Honors program on Feb. 11, Feb. 28 and Mar.18 in dealing with same-sex relationships. The Convocation, you need to come by and from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in room 222 of the cost of the meeting, which will run until place your as soon as possible. Starting University’s Technology Building. Anyone 9:30 a.m. in room 101 of the Downs Mar. 27 orders will have an additional $6 with an annual income of $36,000 or less Center, is $10 for SHRM members and $15 shipping fee and no guarantee on hood col- qualifies for this free tax preparation assis- for non-members. The cost includes a full ors. May 2 orders will have an additional tance. For more information on Clayton buffet breakfast. RSVP by Feb. 24 to $35 shipping Fee and no guarantee on State’s VITA program contact Clayton www.southerncrescentshrm.org or (678) hood colors. State Accounting Club faculty advisor 466-5074, or (678) 466-4283. Directions to Judith Ogden at [email protected] Clayton State can be found at or call (678) 466-4509. www.conted.clayton.edu/conf.shtml.

Development/Alumni

Clayton State Alumna Volunteers at Georgia Aquarium by Joey Rogers, University Relations

Twenty-nine year old Clayton State alumna Elizabeth Mayo of Stockbridge volunteers her time at the new Georgia Aquarium in Downtown Atlanta. Graduating from Clayton State University with a bachelor’s degree in healthcare management, Mayo cur- Along with her busy academic schedule at Clayton State, Mayo rently works as a manager at a dental office in Decatur, Ga. was a member of the first Clayton State basketball team to play in a national tournament, during the 1994-95 season. A four-year let- An active scuba diver for the past eight years, she eventually terwinner, she held the school record for three-pointers and played hopes to rise to the top of a list of 200+ volunteers who want to in 92 games overall for Clayton State. She was also a four-year let- dive into the six million gallon tank in the aquarium’s “Ocean terwinner in basketball at Meadowcreek High School in Tucker, Explorer” gallery. This coveted position receives about 10 to 20 Ga. applications daily. Residents of this tank include hammerhead and whale sharks, along with more than 100,000 other ocean Although some may question why a healthcare professional would fish. pursue a volunteer position at an aquarium, Mayo’s favorite part of her assignment at the Georgia Aquarium is helping people experi- Currently in an interpreter position, Mayo answers visitors’ ence connections with the ocean’s marine life. Once questions about any particular exhibit for about four hours a day. that connection is made, perhaps they can then learn The aquarium provides the necessary education and training for more about helping the environment that houses that the position. life, she says. Campus Review February 10, 2006 Page 7

Fellowship, cont’d. from p. 7 cultures should be a concern of all stu- A Word of Thanks... dents, not just business majors.”

Though studying other cultures is com- Thanks to Faculty & Staff Participants in mon among college professors, Finlay The Counselor Information Program and Luncheon... came upon her interest in Japanese cul- ture through a most unusual means. Her introduction to Japanese culture came On behalf of the Clayton State Admissions office, I want to thank everyone who about through her younger son’s interest helped us with our Counselor Information Program and Luncheon on Friday, in the popular Japanese comic series Feb. 3. “Dragonball Z.” From there she began to pursue studies on the Japanese language We welcomed and hosted 49 high school counselors and transfer advisors at the and economy. program and luncheon. We received event evaluation surveys from 32 coun- selors. The topic of this year’s seminar is “Incorporating Japanese Studies into the The counselor event evaluations were very positive. Our guests wrote that they Undergraduate Curriculum.” It will run found the academic updates, “Admissions Tips for Counselors” and packet mate- from June 1 to June 23 at San Diego State rials very helpful. Among their comments, some appreciated hearing faculty pre- University. The award will cover Finlay’s sentations “from each school giving highlights, strengths and future aspirations.” transportation, tuition, housing, and a For future programs, their requests include: more information on ACCEL and stipend for meals and other expenses. dual enrollment; information on the SAT/ACT writing section; and a DVD on Clayton State to take back to the school to share with small groups. The fellowship will be directed by a col- lective of scholars, business leaders, Special thanks to all the staff who helped us with the set up and physical plant journalists, and artists. arrangements and to Chef Tom and his staff who prepared and presented a beau- tiful and delicious luncheon, which our guests praised. The Clayton State Office of International Education received the announcement The Counselor Information Program was successful and will enable us to work for the competition during early fall more closely with these counselors. We look forward to refining our program and semester 2005 and all eligible faculty incorporating their suggestions in our next counselor program. members were encouraged to apply. We welcome your feedback and suggestions on this event. “It is very gratifying for the institution and a real plus for Professor Finlay that Thank you all for making this event a success. our first applicant was accepted for this -- Anne Meservey competitive fellowship,” says Dr. Robert Director of Admissions Welborn, Clayton State’s director of International Education.

Honors Program, cont’d. from p. 2 program,” says Clayton State Director of Admissions Dr. Anne 1) Recent high school graduate entering Clayton State Meservey. “Our new application deadline for this selective program University as a freshman is Feb 15. After students have been selected for the Honors Program, they can compete for the scholarships.” 2) 3.5 academic GPA in high school

Information about the program, instructions and the Honors 3) SAT combined score of 1,100 (or ACT composite of 24) Application form are on the Clayton State University Honors Program website at: http://honorsprogram.clayton.edu/default.htm. 4) Significant involvement in school activities Admission to the program is competitive based on academic record and school or community involvement. Listed below are the mini- As Meservey noted, those applicants who have been selected for mum standards for consideration, although meeting these minimum the Honors Program by the February deadline will be in the ini- standards does not guarantee admission to the Honors Program. tial pool of Honors Program students who will be considered for the Honors Program Scholarship. Campus Review Page 8 February 10, 2006

Middle East Authority Robin Wright To Speak at Clayton State February 14

Journalist, author and authori- spondent, including travels throughout and has been a television ty Robin Wright will be speaking on “The and . She has covered a commentator on ABC, NBC, CBS and Current Situation in the Middle East” from dozen wars and several revolutions. CNN news programs, including “Meet the noon until 1:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14, Press,” “,” “This Week,” in room 272 of the James M. Baker Center Wright won the 1989 National Magazine “,” the PBS Newshour, at Clayton State University. Award for her reportage from in The “Frontline,” “Larry King Live,” New Yorker and the Overseas Press Club “Washington Week in Review,” as well as Wright’s presentation is free and open to Award for "best reporting in any medium many other American, European and Asian the public, however, seating is limited. requiring exceptional courage and initia- programs. tive" for coverage of African wars. She was Currently covering U.S. for also the recipient of a John D. and Among her books, “The Last Great , Wright has reported Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation grant. Revolution: Turmoil and Transformation in from more than 130 countries on six conti- And in 2001, she won the Weintal Prize for Iran” was selected as one of the 25 most nents for The Washington Post, The Los “the most distinguished diplomatic report- memorable books of the year 2000. Her Angeles Times, The Sunday Times of ing.” In 2003, she won the United Nations' earlier book “Sacred Rage: The Wrath of London, CBS News and The Christian correspondents Gold Medal award for cov- Militant Islam,” was reissued in November Science Monitor. She has also written for erage of international affairs. 2001 with updated chapters from her trav- , Monthly, els in Afghanistan and running through the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, The New Besides a long career in journalism, Wright Sept. 11 attacks. She is also the author of York Times, The Times of London, The was a fellow at the Carnegie Endowment “Flashpoints: Promise and Peril in a New Guardian, The International Herald for International Peace, , World,” co-authored with Doyle Tribune and many others. Her foreign tours , , the McManus, which has been translated into include five years in the Middle East, two University of California at Santa Barbara six languages, and “In the Name of God: years in Europe, seven years in , and and the University of Southern California. The Khomeini Decade.” several years as a roving foreign corre- She also lectures extensively around the

Black History Month Events… Poet Hank Stewart and “1001 Black Inventions”

An evening of poetic history and a touch of Inventions” by PIN POINTS Theatre of romance is planned with spoken word poet Hank Washington, D.C. Stewart of Five Men on a Stool on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at Clayton State University. Described as being in the Twilight Zone where a typical American family attempts to survive in a “An Evening of History and Love!” promises to world without inventions created by Africans and form a dialogue with your interests in pursuit of African Americans, “1001 Black Inventions” will poetry in the University’s James M. Baker Center, be presented in the Arts & Sciences Theater, room room 272, starting at 7 p.m. Stewart is also cur- 132 of the Clayton State Arts & Sciences Building rently appearing on Atlanta’s FOX 5 television at 7 p.m. station with Black History vignettes. Both Black History Month events at Clayton State A week after Stewart’s performance, on Tuesday, are free and open to the public. Feb. 21, Clayton State’s Black Cultural Awareness Association and Lyceum/Tradition Cultural Poet Hank Stewart Programming will present the play “1001 Black Campus Review February 10, 2006 Page 9

Key Dates in 2006 for Recruitment and Admissions ...with Financial Aid Deadlines

Feb. 15, 2006 Priority Admissions Deadline for Fall May 2, 2006 Non-Traditional & Transfer Student 2006 and Honors Program Admissions Forum CE 101(faculty and staff) Feb. 21, 2006 Question & Answer Admissions & Tuesday night, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Financial Aid Information Session

Admissions Conference Room May 8, 2006 Question & Answer Admissions & Tuesday night, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Financial Aid Information Session Admissions Conference Room Mar. 11, 2006 Spring Open House - all campus Monday night, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Saturday morning, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. June 15, 2006 Non-Traditional & Transfer Student Admissions Forum Mar. 23, 2006 Non-Traditional & Transfer Student Admissions Forum CE 101 (faculty and staff) CE 101 (faculty and staff) Thursday night, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday night, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. June 27, 2006 Question & Answer Admissions & Financial Aid Information Session Apr. 1, 2006 Final Admissions Application dead line for Summer 2006 Admissions Conference Room Monday night, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Apr. 4, 2006 Question & Answer Admissions & Financial Aid Information Session July 7, 2006 Financial Aid Application deadline for Admissions Conference Room entry in Fall 2006 term Tuesday night, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. July 13, 2006 Non-Traditional & Transfer Student Admissions Forum Apr. 7, 2006 Financial Aid Application deadline for Summer 2006 CE 101 (faculty and staff) Thursday night, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Apr. 13, 2006 Non-Traditional & Transfer Student Admissions Forum. July 15, 2006 Final Admissions Application dead CE 101 (faculty and staff) line for Fall 2006 Thursday night, 6:30p.m. - 8 p.m.

Apr. 25, 2006 Question & Answer Admissions & Financial Aid Information Session or more information on Recruitment, Admissions Admissions Conference Room F and Financial Aid, visit www.clayton.edu Tuesday night, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Campus Review Page 10 February 10, 2006 WalkAmerica Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! To be Held at

On-Campus Recruiting Upcoming Events Clayton State

UPS The IRC Sales Career Forum The 2006 March of Dimes South Tuesday, Feb. 14 Tuesday, Feb. 21 Metro WalkAmerica will be held 10 a.m. – noon 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on the Clayton State campus on Baker University Center Embassy Suites Hotel – Perimeter Center Saturday, Apr. 22. Recruiting for: P/T Loaders/Unloaders 1030 Crown Pointe Parkway $8.50 - $9.50 per hour Atlanta, GA 30338 The South Metro Walk will start www.upsjobs.com www.ircdirect.com or call (866) 472-0432 and finish at Laker Field, and X2438 cover approximately 3.5 miles. Employer Information Sessions Registration for the event starts at The Career Expo 7:30 a.m. with the walk beginning US Dept. of State & Foreign Service Thursday, Mar.16 at 9 a.m. Registration is also Learn about the many career opportunities 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. online at www.walkamerica.org or with the US Dept. of State & Foreign Athletics & Fitness Center call (404) 352-WALK. Service http://adminservices.clayton.edu/career/car Tuesday, Feb. 14 eerexpo.htm Jennifer Schrober, the South noon – 1 p.m. Metro WalkAmerica coordinator, Location TBA Business Etiquette Dinner/Effective has already visited the Clayton Reserve your seat with Networking State campus to provide informa- [email protected] Tuesday, Apr. 4 tion for those who might wish to www.careers.state.gov 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. volunteer to be part of the event. Harry S. Downs Center for Continuing Long-time Clayton Staters will Primerica Education remember the University’s previ- Wednesday, Feb. 15 Tickets on sale NOW in Technology 113 ous role in this event in the mid- 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. $15 (cash or check) 1990’s, including some huge Baker University Center Main Street Presented by Peggy Newfield, Personal Clayton State teams that got out www.primerica.com Best and walked at Starr Park in Forest www.personalbest.net Park. National Lending Corporation Discover one of the world's best-kept College to Career Fair Representatives of student organi- secrets; the Mortgage industry Tuesday, Apr. 11 zations are especially invited to Thursday, Feb. 16 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. contact Schrober about forming a noon – 2 p.m. Cobb Galleria Centre team or participating as individu- Location TBA Pre-registration required – details TBA als. Several student organizations Reserve your seat with have already committed to take [email protected] part in this most worthwhile event, www.mynlc.com and the March of Dimes has a national partnership with the American Humanics program. Schrober can be reached at [email protected].

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Clayton State Atop NCAA D-II Stats in Field Goal Percentage Defense by Gid Rowell, Sports Information

“De-fense … de-fense … de-fense” has been the battle cry for es. “We pride ourselves on defense, so leading the nation in field fifth-year head Clayton State men’s basketball coach Gordon goal percentage defense is an especially satisfying stat. It is a com- Gibbons’ teams and earlier this month, the Lakers climbed to a pliment to both the hard work of our players and coaches.” spot that is a first for the program. The national ranking is the first time in program history the Lakers The Laker men’s squad entered the week as the nation’s top- have been nationally ranked this late in the season. Clayton State ranked NCAA Division II team in the all-important category of has been in the preseason rankings several times over the last few field goal percentage defense. Through 18 games, the Lakers were years and was ranked in December of 1998 after opening the sea- holding opponents to a lowly 36.5 shooting percentage, just ahead son with an 8-0 record. Along with Clayton State, Columbus State of Adelphia, a school out of New York. is also in the national rankings at 20th and Armstrong State is receiving votes for the poll. In addition to holding the top defensive spot, the Lakers also broke into the National Association of Basketball Coaches In addition to the number one ranking in field goal percentage (NABC) rankings, coming in at 25th in the country among NCAA defense, the team also ranks sixth in the country in points allowed, Division II teams. giving up 59.1 points per game.

“Both are superb achievements for our program,” said head coach Gordon Gibbons, one of the NCAA Division II winningest coach-

Trivia Time

Stealing a Body… and an Election by John Shiffert, University Relations

t has been said that the Republican “Big Jim” Kinealy’s gang was one of Boyd in I Party, on behalf of Rutherford B. the best at making funny money. Joliet for Hayes, stole the presidential election of However, they’d run into a cash flow a year… 1876 from the Democrats and Samuel J. problem – their chief engraver, Ben for conspir- Tilden. Or, it may have been that all the Boyd, had been caught and had a subse- ing to steal a coffin worth $75! electoral votes in South Carolina, quent 10-year engagement in Joliet Florida and Louisiana went mysterious- prison. With their source of funds at an The trivia titans knew about Big Jim ly into the Republican column because end, Kinealy, et al came up with the idea and his gang. Kurt-Alexander Zeller southern Democrats cut a deal, in effect of stealing Lincoln’s body and holding was first, followed by Lou Brackett, trading the presidency for an end to it for a $250,000 ransom, plus Boyd’s Maria Johnson (“the whole thing sounds Reconstruction in the south. release. It was a clever plan… the elec- gross,” she says) and Kevin Dixon (who tion was keeping everyone else in gets a bonus point for knowing the Whatever happened, the 1876 presiden- Springfield occupied that night, and it names of Kinealy’s co-conspirators, tial election was the nation’s most con- wasn’t even against the law in Illinois to Terrence Mullen and Jack Hughes.) troversial (at least until history repeated steal a body. Of course, this wasn’t just itself in 2000). However, the biggest any body. If stealing a president’s body isn’t gross controversy on election night 1876 just enough for you, in what movie was the might have taken place in Springfield, However, the Secret Service had infil- ultimate villain the Stay-Puft Il., where a gang of counterfeiters broke trated the gang, and waylaid the plan Marshmallow Man? Bonus points are into the tomb of Abraham Lincoln, before they could get Lincoln’s coffin available if you know where he came intent on stealing the late president’s all the way out of his tomb. Kinealy and from and what happened to him. body and holding it for ransom. the rest of the gang eventually joined Answer to [email protected]. Campus Review Page 12 February 10, 2006 Sports Page

Basketball Men and Women 18-4 After Upset Losses to Augusta

oming off big road wins at Peach Belt Two days earlier, against Columbus, the In earlier action, the Lakers also swept C power Columbus State, the Clayton 18th-ranked Laker women defeated the doubleheaders from Georgia College, State men’s and women’s basketball teams Cougars on their home floor for the first Lander University and USC Upstate. were both upset at home by mediocre time, 86-81, leading from wire-to-wire. Augusta State squads on Wednesday, drop- Sharon Wiles (25 points) and Jasmine ping both Laker quintets to 18-4 in the Patterson (21 points) paced the Clayton year. State attack. In the men’s game, the 25th- ranked Lakers defeated the 20th-ranked The women (now 12-3 in the Peach Belt) Cougars, 89-81 behind five players scoring lost 79-74 in overtime while the men (now in double figures, led by Todd McLaurin 11-4 in the league) lost 66-56. and Michael Sloan with 16 each.

Tennis Opens With a Win Over Limestone College

The 16th-ranked Clayton State women’s tennis team opened its season with a win, slam- ming non-conference opponent Limestone College 8-1 in NCAA Division II tennis action. Campus Review The Lakers swept through the doubles and won five-of-six single matches for the victo- February 10, 2006 ry. Clayton State opens its Peach Belt Conference schedule today at USC Aiken. Editor: John Shiffert In doubles, top-seeded Julia Chergova and Agnes Kozakow won 8-3 over Alexandra Gade and Jennifer Snaider. The second-seeded team of Daniela Petkova and Veronika Writers: Leigh Duncan Jasenovcova won 8-2 over Jessie Griffin and Melanie Kragl, while the third-seeded team Lauren Graves of Elena Bondari and Lilia Tzvetanova defeated Nicole Piazza and Lee Cribb 8-5. Joey Rogers Layout: Lauren Graves In singles, the Chergova won 6-1 and 6-3 over Gade, while third-seeded Kozakow pre- vailed in a third set super tiebreaker 10-8 after winning the first set 7-5.

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