Vol. 39 No. XIX Serving the CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY Community September 28, 2007

Clayton State Student Body Named “Most Diverse” for the Fifth Time by John Shiffert, University Relations

or the fifth time since 2001, the stu- the only factor. As the magazine notes, “to remained a major dent body at Clayton State identify colleges where students are most portion of the FUniversity has topped the Racial likely to encounter undergraduates from student body,” Diversity rankings in U.S. News & World racial or ethnic groups different from their notes Clayton Report’s America’s Best Colleges edition. own, U.S. News factors in the proportion State President of minority students – leaving out interna- Dr. Thomas K. Although Clayton State currently has four tional students – and the overall mix of Harden. “This active master’s programs, the 2008 edi- groups in each institution’s 2006-2007 diversity through- tion of America’s Best Colleges, which is student body.” out the entire based upon the 2006/2007 academic year, University helps ranks the University’s student population “As Clayton State University has moved ensure the rich- as the most racially diverse among bac- toward becoming a comprehensive, met- ness and breadth Dr. Thomas K. Harden calaureate colleges in the southern United ropolitan university, there has been a of the educational States. steady increase in the diversity of the pop- experience at Clayton State, for all of our ulation, including students, faculty, and students, faculty and staff.” Clayton State’s 53 percent African- staff. Students are enrolled from more American student body was a significant than 50 countries at Clayton State and the factor in the U.S. News ranking, but not number of non-traditional students has

Clayton State Bringing Inside MBA to Fayette County Departments: eginning in January 2008, the The Clayton State University School of Clayton State University School of Business also held an open house for indi- Arts Page ...... 5 B Business will be offering Master of viduals interested in its on-campus MBA Across the Campus ...... 6 Business Administration (MBA) classes program on Thursday, Sept. 27. Life’s Transitions ...... 9 in Peachtree City. Trivia Time ...... 11 Clayton’s State’s School of Business fac- Sports ...... 12 The MBA is already on the fast track. The ulty, with a blend of academic and real- School designed the MBA for working world experience, will teach the 11-course professionals who will be able to com- curriculum, which will be offered on In This Issue: plete the rigorous curriculum in 20 alternate Saturdays. The classes are Web- Constitution Week ...... 2 months. Although the program was enhanced so that the student’s total visits Anna Cox Named Clayton expected to begin this semester with 20 to the classroom will be approximately 45 County Teacher of the Year . . . . .3 students, an overwhelming response of days in a 20-month period. Standing Room Only for Nursing competitive applicants for the program Information Sessions ...... 3 led to admitting 35 students as the first “It’s a great value for the money. Any Clayton State Mourns on-campus cohort ion Morrow. New comparable part-time working profession- Dr. Elizabeth Marshall ...... 4 cohorts will be offered on campus and in al MBA in our market place is at least Women’s Forum Online Peachtree City beginning with the spring double the cost of what we are charging,” Auction ...... 7 2008 semester in January 2008. Those pro- says Dr. Jacob M. Chacko, associate dean Notary Publics ...... 9 fessionals choosing the Fayette County Hot Dog Rally Photos ...... 10 cohort will experience first class confer- MBA, cont’d., p. 4 ence center amenities at Aberdeen Woods. Campus Review Page 2 September 28, 2007 Constitution Week

Lovely Issues a Challenge to Come Together To Clayton State Students for Constitution Day by John Shiffert, University Relations Sylvia Lovely, president, NewCities American Revolution and the signing of InstituteTM and CEO of the Kentucky the Constitution, another new age is League of Cities, issued a challenge to a dawning, she said, pointing out that her roomful of Clayton State University stu- audience, most of whom were students dents as the kick off the University’s week- between the ages of 18 and 21, were the long celebration of Constitution Day. ones who would define and create the coming era. Speaking before a full house in the University’s Arts & Sciences Theater on Lovely also predicted that this coming age Sept. 17, Lovely pulled no punches in open- would place, “more emphasis on the ing her remarks on “How ‘We the People’ human element… and a satisfaction that Can Become Community Patriots,” chal- only comes when we touch other people.” lenging her audience to “turn Democracy around… to restore the idea that Americans “What America has been able to do until can come together to solve our problems, to recent times is come together to solve restore our greatness.” problems,” she noted from an historical perspective. “(This) is about striving to Lovely’s message of civic engagement, find a way to make that ideal live on.” coming together and “making things bet- ter” was focused on bringing people NewCities Institute is a national nonprof- Sylvia Lovely makes a point during her address together through re-inventing our it organization that encourages citizens to at Monday’s Constitution Day keynote event at Democracy under the heading of citizen- Clayton State University. (Gid Rowell photo) ship. As has been the case since the Lovely, cont’d., p. 7

Women’s Forum Hears About Protecting The Nation Without Infringing on Civil Liberties

It’s one of the Forum heard a well thought-out, reasoned then proceeded to give a history of the hottest, most con- approach to looking at the Patriot Act and Patriot Act, including the key “sunset” troversial topics Constitutional freedoms as part of the provisions that were renewed with such of the past six University’s annual celebration of controversy in March 2006. years. Ever since Constitution Day. Speaking to the first the October 2001 Women’s Forum Luncheon of the Stephens explained that the two most con- passage of the 2007/2008 academic year, Lieutenant troversial provisions of the act were #206, original Patriot Colonel Stephanie L. Stephens, executive dealing with roving surveillance authori- Act in response to officer for the Office of the Staff Judge ty, and #215, access to records and other the attacks of Advocate, U.S. Army Forces Command, personal information and modifying Lieutenant Colonel Sept. 11, 2001, Ft. McPherson, Ga., gave her audience a records searches. In presenting both sides Stephanie L. Stephens politicians, securi- balanced overview and history of the of the argument, Stephens noted, “that’s a ty experts, the Patriot Act. bit broad,” regarding 215’s provision for media and the public have debated the record searches based solely on stating balance of security vs. the personal free- Noting that the essential question was said search is to counter terrorism. On the doms guaranteed by the Constitution and whether “we can protect our nation with- other hand, Stephens also pointed out that the Bill of Rights. out infringing on civil liberties,” Stephens there is no specific amendment to the admitted that “we’ll never all agree on Constitution that mandates against the Although the debate will continue to rage how much personal liberty we are willing on, the Clayton State University Women’s to sacrifice to ensure our safety.” Stephens Stephens, cont’d., p. 4 Campus Review September 28, 2007 Page 3 Clayton State Graduate Student Named Clayton County Teacher of the Year

A graduate student at Clayton State bring new material to my reading of that University has been named Clayton text.” County’s “Teacher of the Year.” “We’re all on cloud nine at the moment,” Anna Cox, a student in Clayton State’s says Cox’ father, Clayton State communi- first graduate program, the Master’s of cations instructor Larry Wiley. Like his Liberal Arts Studies (MALS), is a Latin daughter, Wiley worked for the Clayton instructor at Jonesboro High School, and County School System for many years the local teacher of the year. Cox, who before retiring. He has taught at Clayton expects to be awarded Clayton State’s State part-time for more than 25 years. first-ever master’s degree in December 2007, has previously noted that she plans “Although anyone who enters graduate to use the MALS degree to round out the studies will find it intimidating,” says knowledge that she gained from college MALS Director Dr. Tom Barnett. “Anna and add a greater base of knowledge to was able to do graduate level work and her students. found joy in that.”

“I love showing the students how impor- “I enjoy the high level discussions and Anna Cox tant classical studies are in their other readings that I don’t get every day as a classes and in courses they will see in col- high school teacher,” says Cox. “The lege,” says Cox, who also resides in enthusiasm of the students and professors college graduates, professionals in the Jonesboro. “While we were reading is refreshing.” public and private sectors, current and ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in my Shakespeare prospective teachers, lawyers, state work- class, I was reading and translating Clayton State unveiled its first graduate ers, non-profit arts administrators and pri- ‘Pyramus and Thisbe,’ the ancient version program in fall 2006. MALS is an inter- vate business owners. of the story, with my high school students. disciplinary, evening program designed I truly enjoyed being able to offer and for a wide spectrum of individuals: recent Cox, cont’d., p. 4

Standing Room Only at Into Nursing Information Sessions

The School of Nursing held two pre-nurs- “Partnering to Increase the Nursing institutional, administrative and educa- ing information sessions, Into Nursing Workforce Diversity” by the Department tional processes to maximize retention (IN!) last Wednesday, Sept. 12, and of Health and Human Services Health and student success by developing one- Thursday, Sept. 13. Resources and Services Administration, on-one relationships with at risk students. the School of Nursing developed a formal She will also help students gain access to A total of 99 students attended one of the Faculty/Student mentoring program university and community support sys- two sessions. The SoN program advisors, where pre-nursing students are assigned tems, financial aid, academic support, Christy Hicks, Aquila Welcome and Ruth to a faculty mentor. Pre-nursing students mental and physical resources to support Jean were on hand to provide an overview who meet the eligibility criteria to partici- well-being and success. Parker will also of the nursing program and answer other pate in the program will receive assist students to access external questions related to the program’s admis- $150/month over a 10 month period. resources, such as public benefits’ pro- sion requirements. The students also grams and social service supports which received a formal welcome from Dean Sanner indicated that the aim of the men- may assist students to meet individual and Lisa Eichelberger and Associate Dean Sue toring program is to connect faculty with family needs to ensure continued success Odom, and representatives from the potential nursing students early in their as a student at Clayton State. Clayton State Student Nurses’ college experience to assist them academ- Association. Dr. Susan Sanner and Dr. ically so they are qualified to enter the Students who attended the pre-nursing Lillian Parker provided an overview of nursing program in their junior year. Pre- information sessions were excited to hear specific programs aimed at pre-nursing nursing students can also seek assistance about the SoN’s efforts to promote student and nursing student success. from Parker, the Student Navigator. The success. Since the two sessions, the SoN role of Student Navigator is also part of has received several requests to offer an Through the funding of the SoN’s Nursing the NWD grant and will assist pre-nursing evening session of Into Nursing (IN!). Workforce Diversity (NWD) Grant, and nursing students in “navigating” the Dates and times are TBA. Campus Review Page 4 September 28, 2007 Clayton State Mourns the Passing of Dr. Elizabeth Marshall

by John Shiffert, University Relations

Clayton State University has lost a distin- University and send the deepest condo- Even after retiring as a professor, guished friend, historian and supporter. lences to her family.” Marshall continued to make her mark at Clayton State, authoring “A Unique Dr. Elizabeth Hulsey Marshall, the A native of Gainesville, Ga., who lived in Partnership, Walter and Emilie Spivey,” “grand dame” of Clayton State histori- Jonesboro, Ga., for the past 35 years, a 271-page hardbound tribute to the ans, passed away yesterday after more Marshall earned her bachelor’s degree in couple who endowed the University than 35 years of service to the English from College in 1937, with Spivey Hall. Marshall also person- University. She first came to Clayton and taught high school for many years ally endowed the University’s Allan and State in 1971, two years after its opened before her love of history sent her back to Elizabeth Marshall Scholarship, in addi- its doors to students, as an instructor of earn masters (1959) and doctoral degrees tion to serving as one of the longest- History in the midst of a career of (1974) from the , tenured members of the Board of Trustees teaching History that lasted 40 years. where she was named to the Phi Kappa of the Foundation. She retired as a professor of History in Phi Honor Society in 1973. In addition to 1985 and was appointed Professor serving as a teaching assistant at Georgia, A truly gracious woman who always had Emerita in 1986. Marshall then contin- she also taught at Georgia Military an encouraging word for her colleagues ued her service to Clayton State with College and Georgia College prior to at the University, Marshall was suitably another 20 years as a member of the coming to Clayton State in 1971. honored by Clayton State in 2000 as the Board of Trustees of the Clayton State “Grand Marshall” for the very first University Foundation, a position she Among the highlights of Marshall’s Clayton State University Homecoming continued to hold up until her death. Clayton State career were a Fulbright- Parade, a task she carried out with great Hays Grant to study in India and a grant enjoyment. “It is with deep regret that I inform the from the National Endowment for the campus of the passing of Dr. Elizabeth Humanities to study at the University of A graveside service will be held at Marshall today. I know many faculty California, Berkeley. She also took part in 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29 at Alta and staff have fond memories of Dr. a 1980 study tour of Israel and traveled to Vista Cemetery in Gainesville. A Marshall and she will be missed,” said the People’s Republic of China in 1983 as memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Clayton State President Dr. Thomas K. an ambassador with the Friendship Force at Central Presbyterian Church, 201 Harden in a message to the University’s of Atlanta. A member of Phi Alpha Theta, Washington St., SW, in Atlanta, also on faculty and staff. “I personally appreci- an honorary history society, she was the Sept. 29. ate the many years of dedication Dr. recipient of that organization’s essay Marshall provided to Clayton State award in 1969.

Stephens, cont’d. from p. 2 Cox, cont’d. from p. 3 MBA, cont’d. from p. 1 government infringing on the right of pri- “The MALS degree appeals to a broad of the School of Business and Professor of vacy. spectrum of people,” says Barnett. “Anna Marketing. is a student where a master’s degree “So how far should we go for national would advance her career in terms of title, To learn more about the MBA program, security?” she asked. “206 and 215 are position and pay.” visit the Clayton State MBA website at sunset provisions. In four years, they’ll be http://business.clayton.edu/MBA, or call voted on again. If you don’t like them, tell The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies is a Dr. Michael Deis, MBA director, at (678) your congressmen. relatively new concept in graduate educa- 466-4500 for additional information. tion, but it rests in the tradition of liberal “That’s what great about the education. This graduate degree has Constitution… we have the right to tell become an increasingly popular degree. It our government what we want.” is now offered by more than 100 universi- ties nationwide, but only Clayton State does so among Georgia’s public universi- ties. Campus Review September 28, 2007 Page 5 Arts Page Supernatural Shakespeare Project Welcomes Stanford’s Dr. Stephen Orgel By Lauren Graves, University Relations

Clayton State welcomes Stanford literature, theater, and art history. His University’s Jackson Eli Reynolds many books include “Imagining Professor of Humanities Dr. Stephen Orgel, Shakespeare” (2003), “The Authentic one of the most famous Shakespearean Shakespeare” (2002), ‘Impersonations: scholars in the United States, to lecture in The Performance of Gender in conjunction with the university’s Shakespeare’s England” (1996), and “The Supernatural Shakespeare Project. Illusion of Power” (1975).

Orgel’s lecture, titled “Shakespeare In addition to his publications, Orgel is Depicted,” will be held in room 272 of the also the general editor of “Cambridge James M. Baker University Center on Studies in Renaissance Literature and Oct. 1 at 12:30 p.m. and will discuss illus- Culture” and of the new “Pelican trations of Shakespeare’s work, touching Shakespeare.” He has been awarded a on the bard’s supernatural themes. For Guggenheim Fellowship, NEH driving directions to campus, visit Fellowships, and ACLS Fellowships; he www.clayton.edu. has been a Getty Fellow, a visiting fellow Dr. Stephen Orgel at New College, Oxford, and most recent- “The campus is honored to host a ly the Clark Lecturer at Trinity College, researcher and thinker of his stature,” says Cambridge. In addition to Orgel’s Oct. 1 lecture, the Dr. Kathryn Pratt, publicity coordinator project encompasses events such as for the Supernatural Shakespeare project. The Supernatural Shakespeare Project is a Shakespeare on the Green, an Oct. 13 humanities and arts-based project that afternoon forum on Shakespeare that Orgel has published widely on the politi- focuses on the supernatural content of Orgel, cont’d., p. 9 cal and historical aspects of Renaissance Shakespeare’s work.

Fall 2007 Visiting Writers Zeller and Hearn Reading Series Begins October 10 to Perform at

Clayton State begins Her collections of personal essays “Going Spivey Hall its fall 2007 Visiting to Ground,” “House of Steps,” and September 30 Writers Reading “Above the Fall Line” relate to the Series, Wednesday, author’s experiences living and learning Tenor Dr. Kurt-Alexander Zeller is Oct. 10 with a reading on Georgia soil. “Going to Ground” was joined on guitar by Clayton State by nonfiction author named to the Georgia Center for the University colleague Dr. William Amy Blackmarr at Book’s “Top 25 Books All Georgians Hearn for an exploration of the rich 12:30 p.m. in room 200 Should Read” in 2005, while “Above the history of works for voice and of the Clayton State Fall Line” garnered Blackmarr a 2004 plucked stringed instruments -- lute, Amy Blackmarr University Library. Georgia Author of the year award. Her theorbo and guitar – on Sunday, “Dahlonega Haunts” collection of ghostly Sept. 30 at 3 p.m. in Spivey Hall. Called a writer with experiences in the old Georgia mining Admission is free and open to the “a self-deprecating wit and uncommon town has also become a favorite. public. grace” by the Atlanta Journal- Constitution, Blackmarr will read from Blackmarr holds a Ph.D. in English and Zeller, Clayton State’s director of her collection of nonfiction works. has spoken publicly for 10 years about the Opera and Vocal Studies, and Hearn, Formerly a paralegal in Kansas, relationship between the natural world adjunct faculty for guitar, music the- Blackmarr moved into her grandfather’s and the creative life. Visit her website for Spivey, cont’d., p. 11 fishing shack in South-Georgia and turned more: www.amyblackmarr.com. to writing full-time. Campus Review Page 6 September 28, 2007 Across the Campus...

Athletics range from $375 to attend all three ses- please call (678) 466-4975 and speak In soccer action over the past two weeks, sions to $175 for the one day ticket. One with Lydia Vanderford. the Clayton State men’s team defeated day tickets are available only for those Tusculum (5-0) and Erskine (2-0) before who are already certified or educated in School of Business dropping a 3-1 decision to USC Aiken. exercise science. The next installment of the Clayton State The women lost 5-0 to Armstrong University School of Business’ Speakers Atlantic and 3-0 to Columbus State, and Public Safety Series will feature Lee Hardeman, then rebounded to defeat Aiken 2-0. In a The winners of the Clean Air Council owner of Hardeman Customs Broker non-conference game, they also lost to Random Drawings (those who turned in and former president and chairman of West Georgia, 2-1. their August CAC report to Joan the International Freight Forwarders and Murphy) are: Kurt Zellar, Music, $20 Customs Brokers Association of Atlanta. ***** Wal-Mart Gift Card; Kathy Garrison, Hardeman will be speaking on “The Clayton State’s Anna Redecsi warmed CAS, $15 Wal-Mart Gift Card; Alisa Customs-Trade Partnership Against up for the upcoming ITA Division II Kirk, CID, $10 Wal-Mart Gift Card. Terrorism.” His presentation will be held Mid-Atlantic Regionals with a stunning This program is only open to Clayton in the University’s Spivey Hall on singles victory at the MCC Collegiate State employees and no carpooling or Thursday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. and is free and Invitational Championships at Auburn- alternate transportation required. You open to the public. For more informa- Montgomery. Redecsi, a sophomore only have to remain on a 1-87-Ridefind tion, call (678) 466-4546. Division II All-American from match list (no obligation though) and Gyongyos, Hungary, swept through to keep track of how to get to work. And of ***** the singles championship with four stun- course, send a copy of your previous John Mascaritolo, director of Logistics ning victories over three nationally- month’s report to Joan Murphy. Winners Practices and assistant professor of ranked players, including two at the can stop by the Public Safety Dispatch Supply Chain Management is presenting NCAA Division I level. In addition to Windows between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., on “A Behind the Scenes Look of the Redecsi, senior All-American Julia show a picture ID and pick up their gifts. 1996 Olympic Games Through the Use Chergova advanced to the singles conso- of Logistics Management” as part of the lation finals, where she dropped a 6-2, 6- ***** upcoming School of Business 3 decision. August commuter prize winners are; Conference. Mascaritolo’s presentation Bernadette Pascual,Francis Burris and is being held in room B-14 of the Health & Fitness Management Linda Stanford. Congratulations! If you Lecture Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at Improve your health and the health of were not this month’s winner, don't give 12:30 p.m. Call (678) 466-4500 for loved ones by becoming a certified per- up! Keep logging your commute and more information. sonal trainer. Clayton State will host a you could be next! Thank you for choos- three-day personal trainer workshop ing an alternate commute - together, we School of Nursing from Oct. 12 through Oct. 14 and a one- can help improve traffic and air quality The Clayton State University Student day personal trainer workshop on Oct. in and around Atlanta! For more on cur- Nurse’s Association (SNA) will be hold- 12 in the University’s Athletics & rent and upcoming promotions, visit: ing its Sixth Annual Job Fair on Fitness Center, room E43. Coordinated http://www.cleanaircampaign.com/ and Monday, Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. by Clayton State’s Dr. Melanie click “about us,” then “latest promo- in the James M. Baker University Poudevigne, the three-day workshop tions.” Center. Themed, “Hand in Hand… will prepare attendees to receive the Building Leaders for the Future” the Job newest personal trainer certification Recreation & Wellness Fair will be held on the Baker Center’s from the American College of Sports The Department of Recreation & “Main Street,” the broad corridor that Medicine (ACSM) (www.acsm.org). Wellness challenges the employees of runs the length of the second floor of the The one-day workshop is designed for Clayton State University to put a team building. Invited attendees include all currently and previously certified per- together to compete in this year’s Flag surrounding hospitals and healthcare sonal trainers and will provide the Football Tournament. Games are held on organizations as well as Clayton State knowledge necessary to successfully Sundays at 5 p.m. starting Sept. 30. Let Healthcare and Nursing majors. For attain the new ACSM Certified Personal the competitor within you loose and more information, contact Christina Trainer credential. To register for the show the students what you can do! Sign Roscoe, SNA first vice president at three-day or one-day workshop, contact up at SmartBodies. For more informa- [email protected] or call ACSM by calling (317) 637-9200 or tion before playing, please call (678) (404) 587-5514. visit www.FRAUSA.com or 466-5428 and speak with Rashad www.ACSM.com. Workshop costs Sanders. For rehabilitation after playing, Across the Campus, cont’d. p. 9 Campus Review September 28, 2007 Page 7 Women's Forum Online Silent Auction… The Secret is Out; It's Not Silent Anymore

The Clayton State University Women's Forum Online Silent Auction is official- ly open for 2007.

The theme for this year’s silent auction is, "Give One, Bid One” with the hope that all participants will donate at least one item and then get actively involved (L-R) Dr. Lee Harford, William Pitt and Jason Wetzel go by bidding on at least one item. The over battle plans during the Chickamauga Battlefield staff ride. deadline for donations is Oct. 22 and the bidding will run from Nov. 1 to Nov. 14. For more information on bidding and History Major Joins National Museum donations, please visit Of the Army Reserves’ Staff Ride http://adminservices.clayton.edu/wom_forum. by Gina Finocchiaro, University Relations Proceeds from the Silent Auction fund scholarships for Clayton State Clayton State history major William Pitt lessons. Actual historic rides to different University women employees and stu- rode in the staff ride to the Chickamauga battlefields are used for the staff rides. dents. Battlefield this semester as part of his internship with the National Museum of In addition to learning about staff rides, Items in the auction will be on display Army Reserves. As a staff ride assistant, Pitt is also helping with the research on on Wednesday, Nov. 14 for viewing Pitt learned how to do living and interpre- the U.S. Army’s anniversary. from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the tative history. Commons of the James M. Baker “I think this must be the neatest internship University Center. Nov. 14 is also the “William is very conscientious and hard- around,” says Clayton State History pro- date of the Women’s Forum’s annual working,” says Jason Wetzel, field histori- fessor Dr. Kathryn Kemp. “At least for Chili Cook-off, also in the Baker Center an and Pitt's supervisor. “I have been very students who like military history.” Commons. Auction participants are pleased with the quality of interns coming invited to come for lunch from 11 a.m. from Clayton State and their level of pro- Kemp is the professor to see for students until 1 p.m. and then stay until 2 p.m. fessionalism.” who are interested in interning at the when the auction closes. National Museum of Army Reserves. She Staff rides have been around since the is responsible for screening and suggest- For more information, call the Women’s 1890’s and are used by the army to train Forum’s Alina Brooks at (678) 466- Pitt, cont’d., p. 10 soldiers for battle analysis and to teach 4402 or Pat Keane at (678) 466-4678.

Lovely, cont’d. from p. 2 get involved in helping their communities idea of finding one’s place, and playing to Although these principles can help restore thrive in the rapid technological change one’s uniqueness. Although prosperity Democracy, Lovely in closing expressed and global challenges of the 21st century. may sound like an obvious concept, her concern as to exactly, “how we are Speaking at length on the subject of com- Lovely noted that we need to re-think our going to come together to decide,” how to munity building, Lovely presented four boundaries, and to define for the 21st make it happen. However, she does know key “P” principles to make it happen – Century exactly what is the “American who will make it happen. perspective, place, prosperity and people. Dream.” People are the most important natural resource in this quest, and Lovely “You’ll pave the way,” she told the audi- The key to perspective, she said, was expressed her concern for the large num- ence. adapting to change by being informed. bers of people who may well be left Place is not a geographic concept, but the behind in the process. Campus Review Page 8 September 28, 2007

Literature Students Return from Medieval and Renaissance Conference by Lauren Graves, University Relations

Six students enrolled in Dr. Gregory McNamara’s spring 2007 Renaissance literature course presented research at the 21st Annual Medieval and Renaissance Conference held Sept. 20 through 22 at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise in Wise, Va.

Students who presented at the confer- ence included: Shane Bell (McDonough), Emily Camp (Peachtree City), Jason Joiner (Atlanta), Tyanna Jones (Conyers), Anna King (Jonesboro) and Laurissa Wolfram (McDonough).

“The students were naturally a little nervous before their presentations, but the talks were all well-practiced and polished in advance,” says McNamara. “Once the students took the podium (L to R) Shane Bell, Tyanna Jones, Emily Camp, Jason Joiner, Laurissa Wolfram, Anna King they were composed and professional.

“One scholar from New York City — and they did it well; but the overall per- Clayton State’s participation at the 21st an excellent speaker herself — made a formance really reflected well on Clayton Annual Medieval and Renaissance point of complimenting the students’ State. It was also exciting to see the stu- Conference was made possible through poise and thorough preparation. The dents confidently interacting with other generous funding and support from the papers generated lots of useful ques- academics, asking questions, making Clayton State University Department of tions and discussion among undergrad- friends, being truly collegial.” Language and Literature, the College uates from other schools and estab- of Arts and Sciences, the School of lished scholars alike.” Two of the students who made presenta- Graduate Studies and the Division of tions at the conference are now enrolled in Student Affairs. Each student offered a presentation Clayton State’s Master of Arts in Liberal approximately 15 minutes in length Studies program. Bell and King, who grad- “I am thankful to the students for their before a scholarly audience in a profes- uated with a Bachelor of Arts in History and discipline and their fine scholarship. It sional, refereed format. Bell, Jones, a Bachelor of Arts in English respectively was a pleasure to be able to tell other King and Wolfram presented on the in spring 2007, began their graduate level conference participants and the UVA- writings of the great Elizabethan coursework this fall semester. Wise folks I was there in a support courtier-poet, Sir Philip Sidney; Camp capacity for this great group. And all of presented on editorial practice and The conference organizers have extended us are thankful to the Clayton State authorship in Shakespeare’s an invitation for Clayton State to return to administrators who were especially “Sonnets;” and Joiner presented a the conference next year. According to supportive and who pledged funding. reading of gender performance in McNamara, “The undergraduate coordi- Without help from Dr. Susan Hunter, Dekker and Middleton’s “The Roaring nator was especially enthusiastic, and Dr. Tom Barnett, Dr. John Campbell, Girl.” really, I think, a little stunned at how well Dr. Elaine Manglitz and Dr. Tom Eaves prepared our students came to the confer- we couldn’t have done this,” says “It was a joy to see and hear our stu- ence. If there are more students — or some McNamara. dents presenting with such excellence students who want to go again — willing to in a venue where I gave my own first work as hard and take on such a challenge McNamara also thanks the group’s host academic presentation,” comments as did this year’s group, I’ll support them at UVA-Wise, especially Dr. John McNamara. “The work was their own and do my best to raise the funds.” Adrian and Dr. Ken Tiller. Campus Review September 28, 2007 Page 9 Life’s Transitions... English Literature Major to Speak at Southern Women Writer’s Conference Pat Keane’s daughter and son-in- law are currently in Russia to meet by Gina Finocchiaro, University Relations their new daughter. Here’s an e-mail Clayton State University English Minton Sparks and a special evening with report from son-in-law Ned Literature major Sibongile B.N. Lynch Maya Angelou. McCauley… will be presenting her paper, “Though Today ‘Tis Dark, Tomorrow: The Life and Lynch will sit on the panel called, We met Julia Boshkova a few hours Legacy of Lucy Ann Delaney,” at the “Creating Place for Little Seventh Biennial Southern Women Known/Lost/Rediscovered Southern ago at baby house #1, the same Writer’s Conference at in Women Writer’s and Genres. Her presen- orphanage where Matthew lived. Rome, Ga., on Saturday, Sept. 29. tation will focus on Delaney as the Julia is BEAUTIFUL!!! She was lost/neglected/rediscovered author of the born 10/30/2006, and has big blue “I was encouraged to submit an abstract authentic slave narrative, “From the eyes, and light brown hair, with a by my advisor, Dr. Gwendolyn Jones, Darkness Cometh the Light, or Struggles when I told her about my upcoming for Freedom,” published in 1891 by the tint of auburn. research on the subject,” said Lynch. “It is J.T. Smith Publishing House in St. Louis. under Dr. Jones’ guidance and leadership She appears very healthy and is that I accepted this opportunity.” Since its inception in 1994, the Southern attentive and playful. We had an Women Writer's Conference has been immediate connection with this lit- The theme of this year’s Southern Women devoted to showcasing the works of well- tle girl that removed all anxiety and Writer’s Conference is “Homecomings” known and emerging southern women apprehension. We spent about 2.5 and will feature speakers such as Barbara writers, expanding the literary canon and C. Ewell, Kaye Gibbons, Vertamae developing critical and theoretical under- hours with her playing, laughing Grosvenor, Minrose Gwin, Lorraine and promising her a better life in the Lopez, Jill McCorkle, Harryette Mullen, Lynch, cont’d., p. 11 very near future. Brenda Marie Osbey, Minnie Bruce Pratt, She weighs 8330 grams, and is 66 Orgel, cont’d. from p. 5 cm tall (you can do the metric con- Across the Campus, versions), all “on target.” includes discussions and presentations; cont’d. from p. 6 and a high school Shakespearean sonnet contest. Social Sciences Notary Publics The project will culminate at 8 p.m. on A total of 166 new voters were regis- Saturday, Oct. 13 in renowned perform- tered from Sept. 17 through Sept. 21 on Campus ance venue Spivey Hall for the world pre- as part of this year’s Constitution miere of the professional production Day observance. In addition, 22 vol- The following is a list of Notary “Supernatural Shakespeare,” when unteered to serve as poll workers. Publics on the Clayton State campus, Shakespeare’s most creepy characters Approximately 215 were in the audi- as indicated by their responses to last unite in one frightful spectacle. ence for Sylvia Lovely’s presenta- week’s inquiry in Laker Lines. Admission is free. Visit www.clayton.edu tion. Approximately 22 students and Alisa Kirk for driving directions. three faculty attended the first Times Administrative Specialist Talk. “We will continue these every Center for Instructional Development “The literary and artistic events accompa- two weeks for the rest of this semes- nying the drama, including the guest lec- ter and also next semester,” says Dana Brown tures and the poetry contest, are designed Social Sciences Department Chair Office of Development to allow the community to celebrate and Dr. Eugene Hatfield. “All in all, I Mary Alice Gladin respond to the idea of the ‘supernatural’ in think this has been our best show- School of Business Shakespeare and its relation to our lives,” ing.” concludes Pratt. Row Anderson Procurement Services Orgel’s lecture and other events included Deborah H. Dupree in the Supernatural Shakespeare Project Director, Special Projects are sponsored by the Georgia Council for Got News? Division of Student Affairs the Humanities and through grants from Send your campus news to Vicky Smith private foundations. Special thanks also to [email protected] School of Business Chris Tryba-Cofrin and David Cofrin and Patrick and Joanne Burke. Campus Review Page 10 September 28, 2007 Faculty / Staff Campaign Hot Dog Rally 2007

Pitt, cont’d. from p. 7 ing students who are eligible to participate Clayton County Leaders to in this internship. Speak at Clayton State this Fall The Office of Army Reserve History by Gina Finocchiaro, University Relations maintains the National Museum of Army Reserves which is dedicated to the histo- Clayton State University’s Community Smith, director of Youth Microenterprise, ry, contributions and sacrifices of federal Leadership Forum is back this fall and Dec. 14. citizen-soldiers to the formation and will be hosting a variety of leaders from defense of the United States of America. Clayton County during their monthly The Community Leadership Forum is a The museum’s mission is to educate and meetings which are held at 12:30 p.m. monthly speaker series intended to train Army Reserve Soldiers and civilians, on the second Friday of each month in heighten awareness of resources, initia- instill pride and awareness in the rich mil- room 265 of the James M. Baker tives and innovations throughout the itary and social legacy of the Army University Center and are open to the Clayton County community. In addition, Reserve and encourage intensive research public. the Forum provides an opportunity for into the history of federal citizen-soldiers public agencies, nonprofit organizations and the U.S. Army Reserve. Speakers for the fall series include and grassroots initiatives to share their Chief Jeff Turner of the Clayton County goals and achievements. Police Department, Sept. 14; Debbie Anglin, director of Hearts to Nourish “The need still exists to showcase out- Hope, Oct. 12; Cathy Ratti, regional direc- standing services and agencies working tor of the Department of Family and to connect and empower the community Children’s Services for Clayton, Fayette at large,” said Dr. Sandy Harrison, pro- and Henry Counties, Nov. 9; and Gwen fessor of Sociology at Clayton State. Campus Review September 28, 2007 Page 11

Lakers Repeat Victory Trivia Time At Orchard Fall Invitational Are You Smarter than by Lee Wright, Sports Information A Sixth Grader? The Clayton State Laker men’s golf team In addition to Wilcox, Jonathan Visconti by John Shiffert, University Relations successfully repeated as champions at the and Wade Binfield each finished tied for Recall that the last column was 2007 Orchard Fall Invitational on Sept. 18 third for the Lakers at 2-over 74, while indeed turned over to a genuine sixth at the Orchard Golf and Country Club. Daniel Sommerville finished tied for grader, Maggie Shiffert, who asked a The Lakers finished tied with Oglethorpe eighth with a 4-over 76 and Neil McBride question from the sixth grade science for the top spot with a 298, but won the finished tied for 11th with a 5-over 77. class at Madras Middle School. tournament by virtue of a drop score Rounding out the Clayton State scoring tiebreaker. was Chris Cartwright finishing tied for Thus, it is something of a relief to 15th with a 7-over 79, Kevin Duncan fin- report that nine people affiliated with It is the fifth team title for the Lakers in ished tied for 22nd with an 82 and Logan this outstanding, comprehensive their program history. Patterson finished tied for 25th with an metropolitan university are at least as 83. smart as a sixth grader, in that they Individually for Clayton State, junior All- knew that the ancient “superconti- American Will Wilcox won his first ever Binfield, McBride and Patterson played nent” that geologists refer to is tournament as a Laker, firing a 3-under as individuals for the tournament. known as Pangaea. (A few of the par 69. He made four birdies for the round Visconti and Binfield both joined Wilcox knowing nine, who do not have to and finished two strokes ahead of on the All-Tournament team. tell them world, “I’m not smarter Oglethorpe’s Chris Lane for individual than a sixth grader,” may have gotten medalist honors. the spelling wrong, but, we weren’t doing sixth grade spelling, so that doesn’t count.) They were, in order, Doubles Champs, cont’d. from p. 12 Todd Birchfield, Dina Swearngin, ed team of Martina Beckmann and Alida with freshman Allison Evans to win the Liz Wellington, Sherrie Eoff, Vicki Muller-Wehlau. In what was one of the women’s doubles “B” draw with an 8-4 Smith, Lou Brackett, Kevin more exciting matches in the draw, victory over Blattes and Brittany Telford Fitzgerald, Dotty Bumbalough and Chergova and Redesci earned the berth in from USC-Aiken. George Messer. Not a geologist in the finals with a thrilling 9-7 victory. the bunch, it might be added. In addition, freshman newcomer Viktoriya Certainly, everybody knows that Chergova and Redesci weren’t the only Semyrodenko advanced to the quarterfinals “Are You Smarter than a Fifth Clayton State players that were victorious. of the singles main draw before dropping a Grader?” is hosted by Jeff 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 decision to Armstrong Foxworthy. Can you name a first In the women’s singles “B” draw, the Atlantic’s Gabriella Kovacs, while Evans cousin of Jeff Foxworthy? Lakers’ Veronika Jasenovcova knocked advanced to the semifinals of the singles “B” (Seriously.) Answer to off USC-Aiken’s Marianna Blattes 6-2, 6- draw before dropping a 7-5, 6-1 decision [email protected]. 4 in the finals, while Jasenovcova teamed against Blattes from USC-Aiken.

Lynch, cont’d. from p. 9 Spivey, cont’d. from p. 5 Berkhedle, cont’d. from p. 12 standings of traditions and innovations in ory and world music, will present music 35:36.75 minutes southern women’s writing. by composers of the last five centuries. and was the top Audiences also will get a peek at their Peach Belt finish- Lynch has also been published in The mail, in Dominick Argento's song cycle, er at the event. Bent Tree, The Cygnet and Creative Letters from Composers. Loafing. In addition, she has received a Berkhedle fin- honorable mention for the ished two seconds Hurston/Wright Award for College off the pace for Writers. She plans to graduate from second place and Clayton State in December 2008 and con- a minute behind tinue her education in graduate school. the overall cham- Walid Berkhedle pion. Clayton State competes this weekend at the Georgia Collegiates in Macon on Saturday. Campus Review Page 12 September 28, 2007 Sports Lakers’ Chergova, Redecsi Prevail in ITA Mid-Atlantic Region Doubles Championship by Lee Wright, Sports Information

or the second straight fall, the Clayton Last season, Chergova and Redesci FState Laker women’s tennis doubles advanced to the championship finals duo of Julia Chergova and Anna Redesci before falling to West Florida’s Tammy is on top at the ITA Division II Mid- Kevey and Mandy Septoe. Atlantic Regional. As the top-seeded team in women’s dou- The Laker duo successfully repeated as bles championship division, Chergova doubles champions at the ITA Mid- and Redesci breezed through the early Atlantic Regional after a weekend of rounds. They opened with an 8-1 victory Anna Redesci, head coach near-flawless tennis. Chergova and over Nicholi Marsh and Hayley Sayer Tamas Szabados and Julia Chergova Redesci defeated Francis Marion’s Sarka from Lander, followed by an 8-3 victory Vitkova and Jenny Ludwig 8-2 in the final over Augusta State’s Biancaa Machado team of Kristin Hunter and Mathilde match. The victory advances Chergova and Laura Ferreia in the second round. Grenet 8-2 to advance to the semifinals and Redesci again to the ITA Division II against Armstrong Atlantic’s fourth-seed- National Championships, which be in Advancing to the third round, Chergova Mobile, Ala., on Oct. 11-14. and Redesci defeated the USC-Aiken Doubles Champs, cont’d., p. 11

Campus Review Lakers’ Berkhelde Selected September 28, 2007 Runner of the Week Editor: John Shiffert

For the second straight week Clayton debut at the Georgia State Invitational Writers: Gina Finocchiaro State’s Walid Berkhedle was selected as with a stellar performance this past week- Lauren Graves the Peach Belt Male Runner of the Week. end at the Jaguar Invitational in Augusta. He placed third overall with a time of Layout: Lauren Graves Berkhedle, a freshman from Scarborough, Berkhedle, cont’d., p. 11 Ont., followed up his strong collegiate Graphic Design: Lauren Graves

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