Vol. 3 No. 20  Feb. 19, 2010

O’Neal wins HSRN award InsideASU See page 7. THE ASU Chess Team to compete for Championship PRESIDENT’S By Joseph West CORNER Publications specialist

The Albany State University Chess Club will be participating in the 2010 Georgia Chess Asso- ciation (GCA) annual Georgia open college team championships at Emory University on Saturday, Feb. 20. ASU, the first histori- cally black university to compete in the championships, will be rep- Dr. Everette J. Freeman resented by nine students who Members of the Albany State University Chess Club include will make up two four-man teams (standing from left) Joshua Jarrett, Kylan Dawson, Charles Spring brings big with one alternate. Ahweyevu, Joshua Thruman, Tony Gilbert, Dwayne events at ASU Chess Club President John Goolsby; (seated from left) Simone Collins, John McAllister McAllister Jr. said he is excited Jr. and Danielle Drayton. Members not pictured are Patrick Spring is just around about the upcoming event. Reese, Sanethia Gadson and William Moultrie. the corner and so are “I am looking forward to some of Albany State competing against the schools Emory, Georgia Tech, Georgia The event is organized in four- University’s biggest participating in this event,” he Southern, University of Georgia, board team format. Colleges and events. said. Berry College, Macon State, Mer- universities outside Georgia are The annual Honors Other colleges participating in cer University and Gainesville Day Convocation isn’t the GCA championships include State. See CHESS on page 7. until March 26, but the committee is already hard ASU students present research at Morehouse symposium at work making plans and By Joseph West sented re- identifying students Publications specialist search at whose academic achieve- the Parker ments will be honored. Two Albany State University students pre- sympo- This will be a momentous sented their research at the 2010 Curtis L. Parker sium. Dr. occasion in the lives of Student Research Symposium in Atlanta on Feb. Oluseyi some of our students who 9. Dwayne A. Goolsby, a senior forensic science Vander- will be rewarded for dili- major, and Frederick Pegues, a senior psychology puye, as- gent work and dedication. major, displayed their research for an interna- sistant The Honors Day Con- tional panel of judges at the two-day event. professor Both students participated in the poster session of crimi- vocation is also a time for ASU students Dwayne A. Goolsby on Tuesday, Feb. 9. Their presentations began at nal justice (left) and Frederick Pegues (right) us to recognize three out- 1 p.m. and continued until 4 p.m. Most student and foren- join Former U.S. Surgeon General standing Albany State presenters represented the Morehouse School of sic sci- Dr. David Satcher during 2010 Cur- University employees Medicine (MSM) (medical students, graduate stu- ence, tis L. Parker Student Research with the awards of Re- dents and residents) who had been involved in re- recruited Symposium held Feb. 9 in Atlanta. searcher of the Year, search during the past year. Other students Goolsby and Pegues as his research assistants and Teacher of the Year and participating were from the Atlanta University encouraged them to submit their work to the sym- Staff Person of the Year. Center who had performed research at MSM or posium. The Researcher of the their home school. This was the first time ASU students had pre- See MOREHOUSE on page 3. See PRESIDENT on page 3. 2 InsideASU Feb. 19, 2010 InsideASU UpcomingEVENTS Upcoming events at the Family Life Center of engineering, at 430-4820 or InsideASU is a weekly the Albany State University Early Learning [email protected]. electronic publication Center include: produced by  Management Workshop,10 a.m. Feb. ASU-TV, Albany State’s cable access the Office of University 20. Families will learn how to prepare programming seen on cable channel 19 in Communications. All budgets and how to manage investments. Albany, is featuring “Pioneers in submissions are due by The facilitator will be Dr. Rhonda Porter. Communication” during the month of  noon Wednesday for that Early Etiquette Workshop for children ages February. Black pioneers in the fields of Friday’s issue. Send your 3 and older, Mondays, Wednesdays and journalism, broadcasting and new media are Fridays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. $100 for a six- being featured in a series of graphic displays. submission to week session. These trailblazing African Americans in [email protected].  Spanish for Beginners for children ages 4 media include reporters, writers, and older, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and photographers, editors, publishers, Dr. Everette J. Freeman Thursdays, $150 for six-week session. executives, and even leaders at the FCC. President  Financial Management/Home Owner “Pioneers in Communication” will be featured Workshop, 6-8 p.m. March 2, presented by throughout the month of February. ASU-TV Clifford Porter, Jr. B.J. Jackson of the City of Albany can be seen on Mediacom channel 19 from Vice President Department of Community & Development, noon to 4 p.m., 8 p.m. to midnight, and 4 a.m. Institutional Advancement free and open to the public. to 8 a.m. each day.  Play It Safe: How to Fireproof your Home Cindy Gambill for Children, 5:30-6:30 p.m. March 4, Albany State University will attend the 24th Executive Editor presented by Jeanette Lucas, free and open Annual AMHPS Symposium sponsored by to the public. the Association of Minority Health  Fire Safety for Daycare Workers and Professions Schools, Inc. The 2010 Reginald Christian Directors, 5:30-9 p.m. March 5, presented by Symposium will be held at the Sheraton Photographer Gwen Jennings of the Albany Fire Hotel April 16-18 in Birmingham, Ala. The Department, $25. CEU credits available. Symposium will be hosted by Tuskegee Joseph West  Parenting Children ages 4-8, 10 a.m.-4 University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Publications Specialist p.m. March 13, presented by Jeanette Lucas. Nursing and Allied Health of Tuskegee, Ala.  Parents as Teachers, 5:30-6:30 p.m. AMHPS' Annual Symposium brings together Pearlie Bowser March 25, presented by Dr. Denise Bacchus high school and college students from across Administrative Assistant of the ASU Department of Psychology, the country to learn and engage with leading Sociology and Social Work. scientists, physicians, researchers, Questions about InsideASU? AIDS & HIV Awareness: Daycare government representatives and Contact Cindy Gambill at Precautions, 10 a.m. March 30, presented by distinguished professors. Each year AMHPS Dr. Vicki Phillips, director of ASU Student sponsors 300-400 students who have 430-1915 or Health Services. CEU credits available. demonstrated an interest in furthering their [email protected]. For more information, call the Early education in biomedical sciences or other Learning Center at 430-2792. health profession careers. Students will also Check out previous issues of have the opportunity to visit exhibits at the InsideASU Albany State University will hold the eighth Health Professions & Career Development www.asurams.edu/ia/ annual Southwest Georgia Model Bridge Fair to obtain information on internships, universitycommunications Building Contest on Saturday, Feb. 27, in the scholarship applications, college admissions /publications. HPER Gym starting at 9 a.m. Middle and and career development. Students that meet high school students from across the area eligibility requirements and are interested in Albany State University will compete in the contest sponsored by the attending the Symposium should visit the 504 College Drive Georgia Space Grant Consortium, a NASA- Symposium web page at Albany, GA 31705 funded organization with the mission of www.minorityhealth.org/symposium.php for encouraging high school and college more information or e-mail students to pursue careers in science, [email protected] in ACAD 328 for engineering and aerospace research. For more information, contact Dr. Atin Sinha, ASU professor and coordinator of See UPCOMING EVENTS on page 8. Feb. 19, 2010 InsideASU 3 ASU alumnus named deputy director of directorate at Johnson Space Center Albany State University alumnus Vin- tour at NASA Headquarters as executive of- to the definition, de- cent D. Watkins was recently named deputy ficer to the chief of staff providing manage- sign, development, director of the Safety and Mission Assur- ment oversight and technical expertise to test, and operation of ance Directorate at Johnson Space Center in the Office of the Administrator. JSC Government Fur- Houston, Texas. Watkins completed the NASA Senior nished Equipment and Watkins’ 30-year career at NASA in- Executive Service Candidate Development Extravehicular Activ- cludes an 18-month assignment as execu- Program as a member of the 2006 class. ity equipment and tive officer to the Stafford-Covey Return to This program allowed him to complete a tools for the Space Flight Task Group. He managed the techni- six-month work assignment with the U.S. Shuttle, International cal and administrative staff assigned to sup- Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region Space Station, and Vincent Watkins port task group members and associated IV Office, as the acting deputy director of Constellation pro- fact-finding efforts to gather data for as- Reactor Projects and Safety Divisions. grams. sessment and acceptance of NASA imple- Since 2006, he has been chief of the Qual- Watkins graduated from Albany State mentation activities required to meet the ity and Flight Equipment Division, respon- University in 1980, earning a bachelor’s de- Columbia Accident Investigation Board rec- sible for managing Safety and Mission gree in mathematics with a minor in physics ommendations. He performed a six-month Assurance engineering activities pertaining and computer science.

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“Presenting our research was a valuable learning experience,” said. “I also appreciated that the judges and researchers gave us advice Goolsby said. “Knowing that we were the first students from ASU to and guidance for continuing our research and furthering our education.” participate in the event made us feel we had to uphold a high standard Goolsby said the experience was like being mentored by the nation’s for the institution.” top scientists. Both students agreed that the event was a highlight of ASU was also represented by three faculty members at the sympo- their academic careers. sium. In addition to Vanderpuye, Dr. Olatunde Okediji, professor of bi- “We had the opportunity to meet leaders in the fields of science and ology, and Dr. Amir Saheb, assistant professor of chemistry, served as medicine, such as Dr. David Satcher, former surgeon general of the judges for the event. United States; and the symposium’s keynote speaker, Dr. Roger Glass, Both students said participating in the symposium was more bene- director, Fogarty International Center,” Goolsby said. “We were thanked ficial than they had anticipated. for our participation, and they asked us (ASU) to come back next year “We learned how a professional symposium is conducted,” Pegues with more student participants.”

PRESIDENT continued from page 1. Year Award is an honor bestowed upon Staff Person of the Year. This is for any convocation, an alumni luncheon and a an ASU faculty member who works tire- non-faculty employee whose efforts service at the graves of Dr. Holley and lessly in his/her field of expertise con- make Albany State a better place for all. Dr. William Henry Dennis Jr., ASU’s ducting research. The award represents No matter what the position, this recipi- third president. Both graves are located the recipient’s ongoing commitment to ent is one who goes far beyond the call of on the lower campus at the end of the learning all that’s possible and then shar- duty in doing his/her work. Nominations Pedestrian Mall near the President’s Of- ing that knowledge in the classroom. for this award are due by March 5 to fice and the L. Orene Hall Building. Nominations are due by March 8 to Dr. Alexander Hawkins. Then there are two more big events James L. Hill in Holley Hall room 101. Shortly after the Honors Day Convo- for ASU. The Teacher of the Year Award is cation will be Founder’s Day on April 2. On April 12 we’ll honor those who are given to a faculty member who excels in This celebration commemorates Dr. retiring during the annual retirement cel- imparting knowledge to students on a Joseph Winthrop Holley and his vision ebration in the L. Orene Hall Building. daily basis. This recipient looks at teach- that created what is now Albany State May1 is the Spring Commencement. ing as a way of life and is committed to University. During Founder’s Day we More on these two events will be forth- making sure his/her students learn. Nom- take the time to remember Dr. Holley’s coming. inations for this award are due by Feb. 26 vigilant efforts to establish ASU so that it Spring will be a busy time for all of us to department chairs. could be a beacon of higher education in at ASU, but it will also be a wonderful New this year for Honors Day is the Southwest Georgia. Events will include a time of celebration and recognition. 4 InsideASU Feb. 19, 2010 Nyota Tucker recieves lifetime achievement award

Conservation Tip of the Week

Keep a bucket in the shower to catch water as it warms up or runs. Use this water to flush toilets or water plants.

(Source: Water – Use it Wisely www.wateruseitwisely.com/ Bonisha Porter (right), director of Albany State University Housing 100ways/se.shtml) and Residence Life, presents a lifetime achievement award to Nyota Tucker, ASU legal counsel, for her distinguished service to the uni- versity and its students. The award was presented during the ASU For additional Housing and Residence Life’s Black History Month observance held Monday, Feb. 15, in the ACAD Auditorium. information about The Flint River Water ASU Golden Rams to play spring football game Planning & Policy Center or Edythe Bradley Considered one of the best football teams in waterSmart, contact: Sports Information Director the SIAC and NCAA Division II, the ASU Linda Means Golden Rams will open the 2010 season on Sat- P.O. Box 345 Albany State University head coach Mike urday, Aug. 28, on the road against the Kentucky Albany, GA 31702-0345 White and the Golden Rams will give their fans State University Thorobreds in Frankfort, Ky. Phone: (229) 430-2900 a taste of the 2010 football season during the an- The Golden Rams are tentatively set to make their home debut on Saturday, Sept. 11, against ext. 11 nual Blue and Gold Game set for Friday, March 26, at the Albany Municipal Coliseum. The the Clark Atlanta University Panthers at the Al- E-mail: spring game will kickoff at 6 p.m. bany Municipal Coliseum. The Golden Rams lmeans@ The Blue and Gold Game, which was rein- will celebrate Homecoming 2010 on Saturday, h2opolicycenter.org stated last year, has become an annual event for Oct. 9, against the Miles College Golden Bears. Tickets for the spring game are $5 each and Web: the Golden Rams. “Despite the rain, we had a great time last will go on sale Monday, March 22, at the ASU www.h2opolicycenter.org year during our spring game,” White said. “Our Business Office in the ACAD Building. For fans enjoyed the game so much that we decided more information about the game, call the Ath- to make the game a part of football tradition at letics Department at (229) 430-4754 or 430- Albany State.” 4673. ASU to host Alice Coachman Invitational Track Meet By Edythe Y. Bradley Facility and Hugh Mills Sta- Mills complex. The awards Sports Information Director dium in Albany, Ga. The ham- ceremony will start at the con- mer throw competition, clusion of the meet. Albany State University followed by the javelin throw, Sponsored by the ASU (ASU) will host the 18th An- is slated to start at 8 a.m. at women and men’s track and nual Alice Coachman Invita- the ASU complex. Other track field programs, the meet will tional Track Meet on and field events, starting with feature world-class athletes Saturday, April 3, at ASU’s the long jump events, will Robert Cross Track and Field begin at 11 a.m. at the Hugh See TRACK on page 5. Feb. 19, 2010 InsideASU 5 HPER students attend ERSL conference College of Education Professor Peter T. Stevenson presented on the importance of customer service at the19th Annual Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders Conference held at Florida A&M Univer- sity on Feb. 12-13. Thirteen Albany State University recreation majors in within the Health, Physical Education and Recre- ation Department attended. Six of the ASU students presented with their professor: April Boone, Corteney Bradley, Candice Cochran, Kajuana Hol- iday, Ronnie Simmons and James Smith. These students acted out three scenes that demonstrated poor and good customer Albany State University participates in the 19th Annual Emerging Recreational service as it relates to recreation. Sports Leaders Conference held Feb. 12-13 at Florida A&M University are (from The theme for this year’s conference left) Kajuana Holiday, Professor Peter T. Stevenson, Danielle Smith, Ronnie was “Who are You and Where are You Simmons, Corteney Bradley, Akeivius Searcy, Candice Cochran, Darrell Going?” Customer service was the topic Howard, Shakirah McConnell, Barnell Stewart, Kara Thompson, James Smith of one of many educational sessions of- and Oscar Merideth. Not pictured is April Boone. fered at the conference. Other topics in- cluded “Adaptive Recreation”; “What are You Waiting For?”; “M&Ms – Mentors and Mentees”; “Building a Dream Ca- reer”; “Who’s in Your ‘My Five’?”; “So- cialnomics 101”; and “Pick Me, Pick Me” (résumé writing and interview tech- niques). Several ASU students also took part in mock interviews and networking opportunities. The ERSL conference was created to prepare student leaders and young profes- sionals as they take on the task of guiding others to live, work and play in a multi- ASU students April Boone (left) and Candice Cochran demonstrate some of the cultural society. basic principles of good customer service during a session at the conference.

TRACK continued from page 4. from various track and field clubs in the Southeast. Several Southern the Tuskegee championship team. Many believe she would have Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) teams, including More- dominated the 1940 and 1944 Summer Games, which were cancelled house College, Benedict College, Clark Atlanta University, Tuskegee because of World War II. University, Fort Valley State University, Paine College and Stillman The Albany, Ga., native attended Tuskegee University, but earned College, are expected to compete. her bachelor's degree from Albany State (College) after returning The annual track meet is held in honor of Alice Coachman-Davis, from the 1948 games. As a collegian, she was a member of three the first African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal. Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) championship Coachman-Davis made history and gained international attention by basketball teams. She dominated Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) capturing the high jump title with a record-setting jump of 5' 6 1/8" competitions in the high jump. From 1938 to 1948, she won 10 con- during the 1948 Olympic Games in London. secutive AAU high jump titles. While the 1948 games catapulted her to international acclaim and In 1994, she established the Alice Coachman Track and Field the first endorsement among African-American women, she had Foundation, a nonprofit organization that assists both young athletes proven herself as a major track and field force in prior years. She and retired Olympians. won 10 consecutive U.S. titles in the high jump and national titles at For more information about the meet or entry information, call 50-meters, 100-meters and as a member in the 400-meter relay on (229) 430-4761 or (229) 430-4673. 6 InsideASU Feb. 19, 2010 Ready for Reading Dr. Laverne McLaughlin (left), direc- tor of the James Pendergrast Me- morial Library at Albany State University, reads to pre-kindergarten students at the ASU Early Learning Center on Feb. 10 as part of the Royal Readers program. As part of the Royal Readers, ASU faculty, staff and students read to ELC stu- dents, and the students also visited the ASU library. Royal Readers is part of the ELC’s Preparing Teach- ers through Hands-on Training proj- ect, which is funded by Title III.

Radium Springs Elementary students visit ASU

Radium Springs Elementary students spend time with Albany State University President Everette J. Freeman in front of his office on Feb. 11. Feb. 19, 2010 InsideASU 7 Albany State’s O'Neal wins HSRN National Player of the Week honor By Edythe Y. Bradley tory over Clark Atlanta. The Jonesboro, Ga., Sports Information Director native scored 12 points in both the 54-52 win over Morehouse and 80-66 win over Fort Val- The results are in, and thanks to Albany State University bas- ley State. ketball fans, Golden Rams junior forward Truett O'Neal was O'Neal and the Golden Rams will be in ac- named the Heritage Sports Radio Network’s (HSRN) Fan Poll tion on Saturday, Feb. 20, against the Claflin National Player of the Week for his outstanding performances on University Panthers at Albany State's HPER the court during the week of Feb. 8-13. One of two nominees for Gymnasium Arena. Tipoff is 1 p.m. for the the award, O'Neal received 544 total votes, while Chris Jordan of Lady Rams' game against the Pantherettes St. Augustine's finished with 43 votes. and 3 p.m. for the men's game. Truett O'Neal In Albany State's games against Clark Atlanta University, HSRN honors the top-performances on the Morehouse College and Fort Valley State University last week, court in the CIAA, MEAC, SIAC, SWAC and O'Neal scored 40 points, averaging 13.3 points per game, and Independents each, week and the poll is designed to keep basket- grabbed 33 rebounds. His top performance was 16 points, 14 re- ball fans abreast of the best in Division I and II basketball across bounds, two assists and two steals in the Golden Rams’ 67-65 vic- the country. Albany State to honor senior basketball players at final home games on Saturday By Edythe Bradley “It is our tradition at Albany State to Glenn, #10 Jawan Bailey, #13 Jamell Ellerbe, Sports Information Director honor our senior student-athletes during their #21 James Clark and forward #33 Brandon last home game of the season for their ac- Sims. The Albany State University Department complishments on the court," said Athletics The senior athletes have helped the ASU of Athletics will honor senior basketball stu- Director Dr. Joshua W. Mufree, Jr. “It’s our Lady and Golden Rams teams to several vic- dent-athletes during Senior Day festivities on way of saying thanks for outstanding per- tories during their careers and will compete Saturday, Feb. 20. Senior members of the formances on the court and in their academic for SIAC championship titles during the up- ASU Lady Rams and Golden Rams basket- endeavors.” coming SIAC Basketball Tournament, which ball teams will be honored before the men’s Senior members, who will play their final will be held March 2-6 at Morehouse College game of their series with the Claflin Univer- home game of their careers are guards #10 in Atlanta, Ga., Murfree said. sity Panthers. Tipoff for the women’s game Nafeesha Frost, #24 Alexia Adams and cen- The games are free of charge. For more is set for 1 p.m., with the men’s game at 3 ter #35 Markeisha Henderson of the Lady information, call the ASU Department of p.m. at ASU's HPER Gymnasium Arena. Rams; and Golden Ram guards #4 Sean Athletics at 229-430-4754 or 430-4673.

CHESS continued from page 1. also allowed to participate; however, the highest placing Georgia school ness management major from Cuthbert, Ga., who is the son of Sheila will be designated Georgia State Champion. Gilbert. The ASU Chess Club will be represented by McAllister, president, The ASU Chess Club began in 2008 when McAllister and Goolsby, a senior middle grades education major from Tampa, Fla., who is the son two roommates and chess enthusiasts, decided to form a chess club. of John Sr. and Sonja McAllister; Dwayne A. Goolsby, vice president, “It actually began as a chess competition between Dwayne and Me” a senior forensic science major from Atlanta, who is the son of Mary and McAllister said. “We were racing to see who would be first to win 10 Dwight Goolsby; Danielle Drayton, secretary, a senior business man- games.” agement major from Austell, Ga., who is the daughter of Gary and Cyn- “The matches between us were very competitive and intense,” thia Drayton; Joshua Jarrett, a senior criminal justice major from Goolsby said. “Sometimes the competition kept us up until 2 or 3 a.m. Atlanta, Ga.; Charles Ahweyevu, a freshman biology major from Lagos, I ultimately won the competition in the 19th game.” Nigeria, who is the son of Charles and Beauty Ahweyevu; Sanethia During the period of their competition, they discovered that there Gadson, a senior elementary education major from Hinesville, Ga., who were a number of other students who were interested in chess. From is the daughter of Steven and Sheila Gadson; Patrick Reece, a senior bi- there, McAllister saw the passion several students had for chess, so he ology major from Atlanta, who is the son of Aaron and Elizabeth Reece; proposed forming a chess club for ASU students.For more information Simone Collins, a senior forensic science major from Chamblee, Ga., on the ASU Chess Club contact John McAllister at who is the daughter of Dinah Collins; Tony Gilbert, a sophomore busi- [email protected]. 8 InsideASU Feb. 19, 2010 UpcomingEVENTS registration and application packets. open to the public. Saturday, March 13, 1-3 p.m.: Albany Civil Rights Albany State University Toastmasters Club 5091 meets every first Institute Freedom Singers Performance and third Saturday in Simmons Hall Room 344 promptly from 10  Saturday, March 13, 1-3 p.m.: Albany Civil Rights Institute a.m. to noon. The meetings and membership are open to ASU Freedom Singers Performance students, faculty, staff and the public. For further information, please  Thursday, March 25, 7:30-9 p.m.: March Monthly Community contact the club president, Toastmaster Joyce Linkhorn, at Night, Susan Eva O’Donovan, “Slavery and the Transition to [email protected] or (229) 347-9745, or the vice president of Freedom in Southwest Georgia.” Book signing of “Becoming Free in membership, Toastmaster Gloria Cole King, at the Cotton South” will follow presentation. Free and open to the [email protected]. Albany State University Toastmasters public. Club 5091 is sponsored by the Department of History, Political Science and Public Administration. “A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer,” a Vagina Monologues sanctioned production, will be held at 8 p.m. March 5 The HPER Pool is open for recreational swimming now through April in the ACAD Auditorium. The production is a collaboration of Darton 27 from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ram ID is required. College and Albany State University’s Department of English, Mass Lifeguards will be on duty. Communication and Modern Languages (Albany State University’s Women’s Symposium Committee). Tickets are $10 for students and Albany State University’s Health Careers Opportunity Junior $15 for faculty, staff and General Public. All proceeds will go to Enrichment Program will be held May 24-July 2, 2010. This six- Liberty House, the Southwest Georgia Women’s Shelter. For more week intensive multifaceted university review and preparatory information, contact Dr. Devona Mallory at [email protected] program is for college juniors and seniors interested in health or (229) 430-4839. careers. The application deadline is March 1. For more information, contact Taryn Thomas, HCOP program administrator, at The ASU Women’s Symposium will be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March [email protected] or 420-1095. 25 in the L. Orene Hall Building. The women’s centered symposium will feature papers and multimedia presentations, readings, and a The Albany Civil Rights Institute, 326 Whitney Ave., is open for panel on women’s issues. The Symposium, in conjunction with the visitors to tour the permanent and temporary exhibitions on Tuesday ASU Speech and Theatre Division, will present a mini-film festival through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ASU students will be titled “Sistah’s are Doing it for Themselves: Female Empowerment admitted free upon producing a valid ASU student ID card at the in Film.” The films will be shown on 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays in ACAD front desk. Students will also be admitted free of charge with a valid 172 with a discussion afterwards. All movies are free. student ID for monthly Freedom Singers Performances listed below. March 3: “The Films of Maya Deren” For more information, please contact ACRI Executive Director Lee March 17: “Like Water for Chocolate” Formwalt at 432-1698. March 24: “Daughters of the Dust”  Thursday, Feb. 25, 7:30-9 p.m.: February Monthly Community For more information contact Dr. Devona Mallory Night Lela Bond Phillips and Karan Pittman, “Reflections on ‘The ([email protected] or (229) 430-4839) or Dr. Geneva Lena Baker Story.’” Book signing will follow presentation. Free and Diamond ([email protected]). The Family Life Center of Albany State University Early Learning Center

would like to invite all families to attend our Money Management Workshop Teaching Families how to prepare budgets and how to manage investments.

Facilitator: Dr. Rhonda Porter Date: February 20, 2010 Time: 10 a.m. Albany State University Early Learning Center

The College of Fine Arts and Humanities Fine Arts Department join our COMMUNITY CHORUS

Instructed by Dr. Shawn Puller Rehearsal held in ACAD Auditorium Albany State University

February 22, 2010 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Albany State University It simply takes $20.10 to make a difference in 2010 and beyond.

The Office of Alumni Affairs is asking 10,000 alumni, friends and supporters of Albany State University to give $20.10 or more in support of academic programming and scholarships.

Our goal is to raise over $200,000 by July 1, 2010. With your donation we can continue to produce Potential. Realized in 2010 and beyond.

To make an online contribution go to: http://www.potentialrealized.org/alumni/giveTo.dot and click on the donations tab or mail your contribution to:

Office of Alumni Affairs 2010 Campaign Albany State University 504 College Drive Albany, Georgia 31705

For more information contact: Wendy Wilson 430-4658 Director, Alumni Affairs

POTENTIAL. REALIZED. Albany State University

ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY’S HEALTH CAREERS OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM JUNIOR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (JEP) MAY 24, 2010 - JULY 2, 2010

*Application deadline March 1, 2010*

JEP is a six­week intensive multifaceted university review and preparatory program for college juniors and seniors interested in health careers. Goals: ƒ To improve test‐taking skills on standardized test. ƒ To provide skills for facilitation and acceptance into a health professional school. ƒ To facilitate financial aid awards in the pursuit of a health career.

Eligibility: ƒ Be a student at Albany State University or another post secondary institution. ƒ Be an American citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S. ƒ Completed a minimum of 60 semester hours. ƒ Completed basic coursework in General and Organic Chemistry, Genetics or Cell/Molecular Biology or Physiology. ƒ Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or better (on a 4.0 scale) ƒ Be economically and/or educationally disadvantaged

Curriculum: ƒ Intensive academic preparation for MCAT, DAT, VCAT, PCAT, GRE. ƒ Activities: mock admission interviews, professions school applications, financial aid workshops, health related field trips, health career exploration and symposia.

Benefits: Participants will be provided: * Free room * Stipend ($1,200) * Free textbooks * Computer access * Free laboratory supplies * Counseling * Academic advisement * Role models * Access to university facilities (pool, tennis court, basketball courts and gyms)

*All participants are responsible for their own meals.

*All participants must commit to taking standardized test upon program completion.

Contact: Ms. Taryn Thomas, M.Ed./Program Administrator Albany State University/504 College Drive/Albany, GA. 31705 [email protected]/(229)420­1095/(229)420­1094 (F)

This program is funded by Albany State University and the Health Resources Services Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services (D18HP13635A0)

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Comprehensive Examination

Spring 2010

Deadline for Applications: Monday, February 22, 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.)

NOTE: “Counseling students must provide proof of a passing score on GACE I, Basic Skills Examination, or proof of exemption according to current Georgia Professional Standards Commission requirements.”

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

a. Picture ID b. Pen/pencil

The exam will be offered:

When: Saturday, February 27, 2010 Where: ACAD 193 Time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Financial Aid Checkup The Office of Financial Aid will host a “Financial Aid Checkup” session.

Have you had your checkup lately?

WHEN: Tuesday, February 23rd and Wednesday, February 24th

TIME: 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Two locations: Reese Student Union and ASU Dining Hall.

We invite all students to come by one of our locations listed above to receive a financial aid checkup for the up- coming Spring and Summer Semesters.

For more information, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 229-430-4650.

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The ASU Women’s Symposium Committee: CALL FOR PAPERS!!!!!!

We are asking ASU Faculty, Students, and Staff of all majors to submit papers, multimedia presentations, readings, panels, etc. for the upcoming ASU Women’s Symposium, Thursday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the L. Orene Hall Building. This year’s theme is “Aspects of Womanhood.” You can submit any works as long as the focus is on women. If interested, please submit a typed 250 word abstract of a 15 minute max proposal in MS Word Document format electronically to Dr. Devona Mallory, Holley Hall 122, [email protected], 430-4839 by Friday, March 5.

Committee Members:

Dr. Devona Mallory, Chair

Professor Leticia Alvira-Watson

Dr. Geneva Diamond

Professor Kimberly Harper

Mrs. Patricia Harris

Dr. Adriana Primo-Vincent

Women. Realized.

The Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Advising

Presents

A Book Discussion of The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream

by Barack Obama

Tuesday, April 6, 2010 2:30-3:30 p.m. Simmons Hall, Room 104

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 Albany State University Early Learning Center

Family Life Center

February 13

Active Parenting Now - Session 1 & 2 Learn the four stages of Child Development and how to enhance a child’s learning at each stage. Learn about the three parenting styles February 16 and discover how to begin building a lifelong bond with your child. Beginning Spanish for Kids Fee: $75.00 Basic Spanish lessons for children (ages Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 4 & up) Location: Early Learning Center Facilitator: Mr. Julian Marcus Fee: $150.00 (six week session) February 19 When: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 4:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Health, Wellness & Fathers Location: Early Learning Center Men gathering to discuss health, the importance of Fatherhood and the demand of positive male role models. February 20 Facilitator : Mr. Antonio Leroy Fee: $10.00 Active Parenting Now - Session 1&2 Time: noon - 2:00 p.m. This workshop teaches parents how to use Location: President’s Dining Hall discipline skills to redirect misbehavior. Facilitator: Mrs. Jeannette H. Lucas February 22 Fee: $75.00 Time: 10:00 - 4:00 p.m. Community Chorus Planning Meeting Location: Early Learning Center Facilitator: Dr. Shawn Puller Time: 4:30 - 5:30 Money Management Workshop Location: ACAD Auditorium This workshop teaches families how to prepare budgets and how to manage February 23 investments. Home Ownership Workshop Facilitator: Dr. Rhonda Porter, College of Science & Health Professions Teaching families techniques taken to Time: 10:00 a.m. – noon Home Ownership. Location: Early Learning Center Free to the Public Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Early Learning Center 2010 Calendar f Events For more information contact the ASU Early Learning Center at 430-2792. Jeannette Lucas, Director