Vol. 3 No. 11 Nov. 13, 2009
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet to speak at ASU InsideASU See page 5.
THE PRESIDENT’S ASU Marching Rams to perform CORNER in Honda Battle of the Bands By Cindy Gambill Executive editor
Albany State University of- ficials announced Wednesday that the ASU Marching Rams band has been one of eight bands chosen to participate in Dr. Everette J. Freeman the Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase on Jan. 30, 2010, at the Georgia Dome Honoring the in Atlanta. other players A total of 45 marching Albany State University and Honda Battle of the Bands officials bands from Historically Black held a press conference on Wednesday to announce that the On Saturday afternoon, Colleges and Universities ASU Marching Rams band has been selected to participate in the I’ll be beaming with pride (HBCUs) began competing for 2010 Honda Battle of the Bands in Atlanta. Participating in the an- nouncement are (from left) Clifford Porter Jr., ASU vice president as I watch our Mighty the eight slots in the Honda Golden Rams take on the for Institutional Advancement; John V. Morris, Honda Battle of the Battle of the Bands three Bands; Michael Decuir, ASU director of bands; Derek L. Webber, University of West Alabama Honda Battle of the Bands; and Dr. Joshua Murfree Jr., ASU chief Tigers in the first round See HONDA on page 4. of staff and director of Athletics. playoff game for the NCAA Division II Football Championship. ASU to host West Alabama in playoff game Coach Mike White and his team have worked hard By Edythe Y. Bradley iseum. Kick-off is slated for 1 p.m. Tickets are to earn a record of 8-2. Sports Information Director $15 for adults and $5 for kindergarten through Now they’ll pull out all the 12th grade students, ASU and UWA students stops to overcome West Albany State University football fans will get with a valid ID. Quarterback Club seats are $25. Alabama on the way to the another chance to see their favorite team in home The Tigers upset number one University of next round of playoff action as the Golden Rams were selected to host North Alabama 31-28 in triple overtime, while action. a first-round NCAA Division II Football Cham- the Golden Rams dropped their 20th Annual From the stands you’ll pionship playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 14. The Fountain City Classic game to Fort Valley State, hear the cheers of students, NCAA Division II Football Committee an- 35-13. The winner of the Albany State-West Al- alumni and other fans who nounced Sunday afternoon the field of 24 teams abama game will advance to the second round personify ASU school chosen to participate in the championship series. and play the number two Carson-Newman Col- spirit. The Super Regional Two features three teams lege Eagles (9-2) in Jefferson City, Tenn. on Nov. While the football from the Gulf South Conference, one team from 21. players get the spotlight the South Atlantic Conference, one team from “This game will pit two great teams in grid- during football games, there the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference iron action for a shot at the national champi- are others who play major and an independent team. onship title, said Albany State Athletics Director roles in making football Ranked sixth in the Super Regional Two, the Dr. Joshua W. Murfree, Jr. “We are excited about season possible. From the Tigers of the University of West Alabama (7-4) the opportunity to host a playoff game and play will travel to Albany, Ga., to face the number See PRESIDENT on page 2. three Golden Rams at the Albany Municipal Col- See PLAYOFFS on page 7. 2 InsideASU Nov. 13, 2009 InsideASU UpcomingEVENTS In celebration of International Education Auditorium. Tickets are $7-$22 and may be InsideASU is a weekly Week, ASU will hold a Cultural Explosion purchased at the Civic Center Box Office (430- Festival on Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. electronic publication 5204), the ASU Fine Arts Department The day will begin with President Everette J. (430-4849) or www.ticketmaster.com. All produced by Freeman signing a proclamation at 9:30 a.m. proceeds go toward scholarships for music the Office of University followed by an International Parade of Flags students. Communications. All from the President’s Office to Sanford submissions are due by Gymnasium. Activities inside the gym will The ASU Pre-Alumni Association will hold a noon Wednesday for that include food, vendors and displays about membership drive from noon to 2 p.m. Friday’s issue. Send your different countries. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Student Union. submission to Test-Taking Strategies for Pre-Nursing and [email protected]. The Velma Fudge Grant Honors Program Nursing Majors will be held from 3 to 4:15 presents the Distinguished Scholar Series p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in room 114 of the speaker Paul Muldoon, poet and Pulitzer Dr. Everette J. Freeman James Pendergrast Memorial Library. Prize winner, for an invitational classroom President Facilitators are Catherine Hall and Monica S. workshop at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18; a Whitley. Sponsored by the Center for public reading and presentation at 6 p.m. Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Clifford Porter, Jr. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in ACAD 141; and First Advising, and the Department of Nursing. Vice President and Second Year Experience Lecture Series Institutional Advancement The Office of Research & Sponsored Program at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Programs will present “Grant Management ACAD Auditorium. Cindy Gambill and Compliance Workshop for Faculty, Executive Editor Staff and Administration” at 10 a.m.-noon The Department of History and Political and 2-4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in the ACAD Science & the Master of Public Administration Reginald Christian Auditorium. To register, contact Valerie Program will hold “Community Leadership Photographer Wallace at 430-3686 or valerie.wallace- Workshop: Developing Skills to Engage the [email protected]. Community” 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in room 114 of the James Pendergrast Memorial Adam Alexander Frank Sinatra Jr. will perform with the Albany Library. Register by noon Nov. 20 at Publications Specialist State University Jazz Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. www.suretomeet.com or by calling (229) 420- Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the Albany Municipal 1135. Pearlie Bowser Administrative Assistant PRESIDENT continued from page 1.
Questions about InsideASU? cheerleaders on the sidelines to the announcers and everyone in between, it takes a lot of people to Contact Cindy Gambill at make a game possible. 430-1915 or The game spotlight will be on our Mighty Golden Rams, who will give it their all to overcome [email protected]. the University of West Alabama, but the game wouldn’t be the same without the ASU Marching Rams band. Check out previous issues of The Marching Rams don’t receive a lot of recognition for all the work they do. Before the InsideASU football season starts, they begin practicing their music and their moves in the extreme heat of late summer in Southwest Georgia. They spend hours rehearsing and striving for perfection. www.asurams.edu/ia/ Their efforts don’t go completely unnoticed. universitycommunications On Wednesday afternoon all this hard work was recognized beyond the ASU campus when two /publications. representatives from American Honda Motor Co. came to announce that the Marching Rams were Albany State University selected as one of eight HBCU marching bands to participate in the annual Honda Battle of the 504 College Drive Bands that will be held in Atlanta on Jan. 30, 2010. Albany, GA 31705 Let me explain a bit. Our band is one of eight out of 45 HBCU bands chosen for this honor. How were they chosen? Part of the selection is based on HBCU presidents’ and band directors’ votes. The other part of the selection is based on online voting. The Honda Battle of the Bands has often been called the “Super Bowl for Black College Bands.” What an honor it is to have so many people realize what an incredibly talented group of students our Marching Rams are! If you don’t get enough of our Marching Rams during football season, make plans now to watch them show what makes them awesome during the Honda Battle of the Bands on Jan. 30, 2010. Nov. 13, 2009 InsideASU 3 ASU’s Johnson named Harlon Hill Award candidate By Edythe Y. Bradley yards per game. On kickoff returns with one touchdown. John- Sports Information Director kick returns, Johnson son has scored 216 points on 36 touch- has 248 yards on 15 re- downs for the Golden Rams. An Albany State University football turns, an average of Johnson has helped the Golden Rams to player will compete for the 2009 Harlon 16.5 yards per return. a #3 ranking in the Super Regional Two and Hill Trophy as the NCAA Division II Col- Johnson currently #13 ranking in the AFCA Division II na- lege Football Player of the Year. Demetrice leads the SIAC and is tional football poll. He has led the ASU of- Johnson, a Golden Rams running back, is third in the nation in fense to first place in the SIAC in scoring one of 24 candidates that were announced scoring TDs with 19 offense, and third- and fourth-down con- by the National Harlon Hill Award Com- touchdowns for 114 versions. mittee. The list of candidates includes six Demetrice points. He is second in In addition to Johnson, other candidates players from each of the four Division II Johnson the conference and on the Super Regional Two ballot are senior Super Regionals. 19th in the nation in quarterback Harrison Beck of the Univer- A phenomenal offensive powerhouse all-purpose yards with 1,376 yards, an av- sity of North Alabama, senior quarterback and key anchor of the Golden Rams “Gold erage of 152.9 yards per game. Johnson is Alex Good of Carson-Newman College, Rush” offense, Johnson has recorded 718 ranked sixth in the SIAC and 56th in the na- senior quarterback Nick Graziano of rushing yards on 140 carries for 14 touch- tion in rushing. He is tied for sixth place in Arkansas Tech University, senior linebacker downs in nine games during his senior cam- the SIAC in reception yards per game and is Lardester Hicks-Green of Delta State Uni- paign at Albany State. He averages 79.8 eighth in receptions per game. versity and sophomore running back Jonas yards per game with a long rush of 50 In three seasons as a Golden Ram, John- Randolph of Mars Hill College yards. Also an outstanding receiver, John- son has 1,512 rushing yards on 294 carries A total of 38 candidates for the award son has caught 26 receptions for 410 yards for 25 touchdowns, and has caught 55 re- were initially nominated by their respective and five touchdowns, with a long reception ceptions for 626 yards and seven touch- of 61 yards. He averages 45.6 reception downs. He has recorded 1,487 yards on 63 See JOHNSON on page 7.
McKenna named ASU MVP during Fountain City Classic Albany State quarterback A.J. McKenna was named the Golden Rams’ Most Valuable Player for his performance in the 20th Annual Foun- tain City Classic on Nov. 7 in Columbus, Ga. McKenna passed for 231 yards and threw a 41-yard touchdown pass in ASU’s 35-13 loss to the Fort Valley State Wildcats. ASU fans will get to see McKenna and the Golden Rams in action again in Saturday’s NCAA Division II playoff game against the University of West Al- abama Tigers. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at the Albany Municipal Coliseum. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for ASU and UWA students with valid ID and K-12 students. 4 InsideASU Nov. 13, 2009
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Honda Battle of the Bands representatives John V. Morris (left) and Derek L. Webber (right) For additional join ASU student Jamal Riley, who is ASU’s nominee for the Fox Music Experience summer internship. The winner of the internship will be selected through online voting at information about www.hondabattleofthebands.com. The Flint River Water Planning & Policy Center or HONDA continued from page 1. waterSmart, contact: months ago. The selection process included hardest working students. They strive for ex- Linda Means online voting by fans and selection by HBCU cellence on the field, in the stands and in the P.O. Box 345 band directors and presidents. classroom. This honor just proves that our Albany, GA 31702-0345 Honda will present the ASU music pro- fans realize the band members’ commitment Phone: (229) 430-2900 gram $1,000 for participating in the pre-qual- to our university and appreciate it enough to ifying process. For being selected as one of go online and vote for us.” ext. 11 the eight bands to perform in the Honda Bat- Fans of the ASU Marching Rams will E-mail: tle of the Bands, ASU will receive $20,000 have another opportunity to show their sup- lmeans@ for music scholarships. port. In addition to the Battle of the Bands, h2opolicycenter.org Other HBCU marching bands selected to Honda also sponsors the Fox Music Experi- Web: perform in the 2010 Honda Battle of the ence, a competition for a music internship www.h2opolicycenter.org Bands are Clark Atlanta University, Florida and immersion program during the summer A&M University, North Carolina Central at the Twentieth Century Fox Studio in Los University, Prairie View A&M University, Angeles. The intern learns film and televi- Southern University, Tuskegee University sion production firsthand. ASU’s nominee, and Virginia State University. The 2010 Jamal Riley, will compete with other nomi- Honda Battle of the Bands marks the eighth nees for the internship. Riley is a senior year of the event. music major from Albany who graduated This will be the third time the ASU from Dougherty Comprehensive High Marching Rams band has appeared in the School. The Fox Music Experience intern is Honda Battle of the Bands. ASU also partic- selected by popular online vote at ipated in the 2007 and 2008 events. www.HondaBattleoftheBands.com. ASU “Being selected to participate in the fans can vote for Riley through Jan. 8. Honda Battle of the Bands is a tremendous For more information about the Honda honor,” said Michael Decuir, director of ASU Battle of the Bands or to purchase tickets to bands. “The members of the ASU Marching the event, visit www.HondaBattleofthe- Rams are some of the most dedicated and Bands.com. Nov. 13, 2009 InsideASU 5 Pulitzer Prize-winning poet to visit ASU By Twaneshia Sanders sor at Princeton Uni- sisted of longer works. In edition to doing Student Writer versity and chair of the his own writing, Muldoon has also edited a Peter B. Lewis Center number of publications by others artists, On Wednesday, Nov. 18, and Thursday, for the Arts. which include “The Last Treasures,” “The Nov. 19, award-winning poet Paul Muldoon “Dr. Muldoon is a Astrakhan” and “To Ireland.” will visit Albany State University to speak world-known poet and “One of my favorite Paul Muldoon to students about his poetry and life experi- has presented interna- poems is included in the collection titled ences. tionally,” said ‘Horse Latitudes,’” Mundy-Shephard said. On Nov. 18, Muldoon will speak to Eng- Rosemarie Mundy- “Both ‘Berwick-Upon-Tweed’ and ‘At lish majors in the morning and then present Shephard, associate Least They Weren’t Speaking French’ cap- Paul a reading/lecture at 6 p.m. in ACAD 141. professor of Eng- ture the essence of Muldoon and delight me. Muldoon On Nov. 19, he will present a reading/lec- lish. “We are honored I first heard Paul Muldoon read his poetry at ture at 10 a.m. in the ACAD Auditorium as to have him for our Distinguished Scholar an Advanced Placement Test reading as the part of the First and Second Year Experi- and the First and Second Year Experience Professional Night speaker, but first met ence Program Lecture series. Program speaker.” him in 2001 at a 70th birthday party for Muldoon, who won the Pulitzer Prize in Some of his main collections of poetry Toni Morrison.” 2003, was born in County Armagh, North- include “New Weather,” “Mules and Muldoon has also won several awards ern Ireland. He came to the United States in Quoof,” “Meeting the British,” “Hay and for his works. Some of these awards include 1987. In 2007, he was appointed the poetry Horse Latitudes.” Most of his volumes are the T.S. Elliot Prize, Griffin Poetry Prize, editor of the New Yorker. Currently Mul- collections of shorter poems, although he Aspen Prize for Poetry, Shakespeare Prize, doon is the Howard G.B. Clark ’21 Profes- has produced some volumes that have con- and a host of other awards and accolades. ASU to hold Community Leadership Workshop By Cindy Gambill The workshop will be pre- deliberations on important is- registering online at Executive editor sented by the Department of sues for community and policy www.suretomeet.com. History and Political Science decision making. The training The workshop is sponsored Albany State University will and the Master of Public Ad- model will be based on the Na- by the ESVHF Center for Pub- present a “Community Leader- ministration Program. The tional Issues Forum format. lic Deliberation and Engage- ship Workshop: Developing workshop will help community The workshop is free and ment at Albany State University. Skills to Engage the Commu- leaders develop skills in organ- open to the public. Light re- The host for the workshop is the nity” from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, izing, moderating, observing freshments will be served. ASU Chapter of Pi Alpha Alpha Nov. 21, in Room 114 of the and reporting forums that pro- Registration is required by Honor Society, the National James Pendersgrast Memorial vide citizens with the opportu- noon Friday, Nov. 20. Register Honor Society for Public Affairs Library on the ASU campus. nity to engage in public by calling (229) 420-1135 or and Administration. International Education Week celebration starts Monday By Cindy Gambill international terrorism – the 19 as International Education where the Cultural Explosion Executive editor need for an appreciation, not Week at ASU and in the Good Festival will be held from 10 simply a tolerance, but a real ap- Life City. a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will Albany State University will preciation for other countries and At 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, feature booths with information help students think beyond bor- cultures is vitally important. In ASU students will learn about about different countries, food ders next week with several fact, I remain convinced that ap- the university’s passport initia- tasting stations and vendors. events planned to celebrate In- preciation and respectful com- tive, which encourages all stu- International Education Week ternational Education Week. munications internationally will dents to obtain a passport, which will conclude at 10 a.m. Thurs- “Recognizing International be the catalyst for the wonderful will make planning travel and day, Nov. 19, with the session Education Week is more impor- world we all want to experi- study abroad easier. “About ASU Study Abroad Pro- tant now than ever,” said Patricia ence.” Wednesday, Nov. 18, will be grams,” which will be held in Ryan-Ikegwuonu, director of The week will begin at 10 the highlight of International Ed- room 172 of the ACAD building. Global Programs and program a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in room ucation Week at ASU. The Inter- For more information about In- director for ASU in South Africa 172 of the ACAD building. ASU national Parade of Flags will ternational Education Week at Study Program. “With the many President Everette J. Freeman begin at 9:30 a.m. at Simmons ASU, contact Ryan-Ikegwuonu and varied international interac- and City of Albany officials will Hall. The parade will then go to at (229) 430-4867 or tions and exchanges – and, un- participate in a Proclamation the Reese Student Union and patricia.ryan-ikegwuonu fortunately, with threats of Ceremony designating Nov. 16- then to Sanford Gymnasium, @asurams.edu. 6 InsideASU Nov. 13, 2009 Albany State Rams to tip-off 2009-10 basketball season By Edythe Y. Bradley Sports Information Director
It’s basketball season for the Albany State University Lady Rams and Golden Rams! The Lady Rams will tip-off their 2009- 2010 season with a seven-game road tour, starting with the Georgia Southwestern State University Hurricanes on Monday, Nov. 16. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. at GSW’s Storm Dome arena. The Lady Rams will play the Florida A&M University Lady Rattlers on Monday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. in Tallahassee, Fla., and the Clayton State University Lak- ers on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 5:30 p.m. The Lady Rams close out their November sched- ule and open in SIAC action against the Miles College Lady Bears on Saturday, Nov. 28, at 1 p.m. The Lady Rams will end their road tour and play two conference games against the LeMoyne-Owen College Lady Magicians on Dec. 3 and the Claflin University Pan- therettes on Dec. 17, and non-conference foe, the Valdosta State University Lady Blazers, on Dec. 5. The Golden Rams will tip-off their 2009- 10 season at Georgia Southwestern on Tues- day, Nov. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Storm Dome. The Golden Rams will make stops in Sean Glenn (#4) will return for his senior year as starting point guard for the Birmingham, Ala. on Nov. 28 to play Miles, Golden Rams. Memphis, Tenn. to play LeMoyne-Owen on p.m., with the men’s game following at 7 Dec. 3, and Orangeburg, S.C. Both teams p.m. Basketball schedules will make their home debut on New Year’s For more information, call Edythe Y. Eve against Valdosta State on Thursday, Bradley, sports information director, at (229) are on Dec. 31, at ASU’s HPER Gymnasium arena. 430-4673 or the Department of Athletics at pages 8 and 9. Tip-off for the women’s game is set at 5 (229) 430-4754.
The Office of Alumni Affairs has moved to Andrews Hall, Room 317. Alumni Affairs can still be reached at 430-4658. Nov. 13, 2009 InsideASU 7
ASU Veterans Day Observance
Children from the Albany State University Early Learning Center lead participants at the ASU Veterans Day Observance in the Pledge of Allegiance. ASU honored veterans with the annual event held on Wednesday in the ACAD Auditorium.
PLAYOFFS continued from page 1. before our home crowd.” Pembroke beat North Greenville 42-14 last broadcast live on ESPN2. The 2009 cham- In the other Super Regional Two first- week. The winner of the Arkansas Tech – pionship will mark 24 consecutive years round game, the Arkansas Tech University UNC Pembroke game will play the num- that the Division II championship game has Wonder Boys (8-2), who enter the playoffs ber one University of North Alabama Lions been played in Florence. at the number four spot, will host the num- in Florence, Ala. on Nov. 21. To see the complete Division II ber five UNC Pembroke Braves (9-1) in The championship game will be played bracket, log onto http://www.ncaa.com/ Russellville, Ark. Arkansas Tech defeated Dec. 12, at 1 p.m. (EST) at Braly Munici- brackets/2009/ncaa_bracket_DII_ the Harding University 52-31, while UNC pal Stadium in Florence, Ala. and will be football.html.
JOHNSON continued from page 3.
school’s sports information di- when regional voting concludes Center. This year’s Hill Trophy Tourism, Opti-Net, the Marriott rectors and those nominations on Nov. 13. The group of 24 Banquet will also include the Shoals Hotel and Spa, and were reviewed by the Hill Re- candidates includes 13 quarter- 11th induction into the Division Herff Jones. gional Advisory Committees, backs, six running backs, four II Football Hall of Fame, with The Hill Trophy is named which trimmed the list of can- receivers and a linebacker. Shannon Sharpe becoming the for former North Alabama didates to 24. The 24 candi- There are 15 seniors, six juniors 25th inductee. The NCAA Di- player, Harlon Hill, who was a dates will be placed on regional and three sophomores. vision II Championship Game standout with the Lions from ballots and voted on by the The winner of the 2009 is scheduled for Dec. 12 at 1950-53 before a successful ca- SIDs at the 148 NCAA Divi- award will be announced at the Braly Municipal Stadium at reer in the National Football sion II football-playing institu- 24th annual Harlon Hill Trophy noon in Florence. League with the Chicago Bears, tions. The top two players from Presentation Banquet on Fri- The Hill Trophy is spon- Pittsburgh Steelers and the De- each of the four regions will ad- day, Dec. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the sored by the City of Florence, troit Lions. The trophy was first vance to the national ballot Florence (Ala.) Conference Ala., Florence-Lauderdale presented in 1986. 8 InsideASU Nov. 13, 2009
ASU Golden Rams 2009-2010 Basketball Schedule
Date Opponent Location Time
November 24 Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, GA 7:30 p.m. 28 Miles College * Birmingham, AL 3 p.m.#
December 3 LeMoyne-Owen College * Memphis, TN 7:30 p.m. # 17 Clafin University * Orangeburg, SC 3 p.m. 19 Florida A&M University Tallahassee, FL 7:30 p.m. 31 VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY ALBANY, GA 3 p.m.
January 2 Tuskegee University * Tuskegee, AL 4 p.m. # 5 LANE COLLEGE * ALBANY,GA 7:30 p.m. 7 KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY * ALBANY, GA 7:30 p.m. 9 FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY * ** ALBANY, GA TBA 14 Benedict College * Columbia, SC 7:30 p.m. 16 Paine College * Augusta, GA 3 p.m. 19 Lane College * Jackson, TN 7:30 p.m. # 21 Kentucky State University * Frankfort, KY 7:30 p.m. 26 LEMONYE-OWEN COLLEGE * ALBANY, GA 7:30 p.m. 28 MILES COLLEGE * ALBANY, GA 7:30 p.m. 30 MOREHOUSE COLLEGE * ALBANY, GA 3 p.m.
February 2 Clark Atlanta University * Atlanta, GA 8 p.m. 4 STILLMAN COLLEGE * ALBANY, GA 7:30 p.m. 6 TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY * ALBANY, GA 3 p.m. 9 CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY * ALBANY, GA 7:30 p.m. 13 Fort Valley State University * ** Ft. Valley, GA 5 p.m. 16 BENEDICT COLLEGE * ALBANY, GA 7:30 p.m. 18 PAINE COLLEGE* ALBANY, GA 7:30 p.m. 20 CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY* ALBANY, GA 3 p.m. 25 Stillman College * Tuscaloosa, AL 7:30 p.m.#
March 3-7 SIAC Tournament Birmingham, AL TBA
Home Games in BOLD/ALL CAPS * SIAC Games #CST ** Eighth Annual Peach Ball Classic/Basketball Homecoming
Christopher J. Cameron, Head Coach Melvin Drake, Stanley McCormick, Assistant Coaches Lawrence Yanke, Student Assistant Dr. Everette J. Freeman, President Dr. Joshua W. Murfree, Jr., Director of Athletics Stephanie Harrison-Dyer, Assistant Athletics Director Edythe Y. Bradley, Sports Information Director (229-430-4673 – [email protected]) Nov. 13, 2009 InsideASU 9
ASU Lady Rams 2009-2010 Basketball Schedule
Date Opponent Location Time
November 16 Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, GA 5:30 p.m. 23 Florida A&M University Tallahassee, FL 7 p.m. 25 Clayton State University Morrow, GA 5:30 p.m. 28 Miles College * Birmingham, AL 1 p.m.#
December 3 LeMoyne-Owen College * Memphis, TN 5:30 p.m. # 5 Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA 2 p.m. 17 Clafin University * Orangeburg, SC 1 p.m. 31 VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY ALBANY, GA 5 p.m.
January 2 Tuskegee University * Tuskegee, AL 1 p.m. # 5 LANE COLLEGE * ALBANY,GA 5:30 p.m. 7 KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY * ALBANY, GA 5:30 p.m. 9 FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY * ** ALBANY, GA 1 p.m. 14 Benedict College * Columbia, SC 5:30 p.m. 16 Paine College * Augusta, GA 1 p.m. 19 Lane College * Jackson, TN 5:30 p.m. # 21 Kentucky State University * Frankfort, KY 5:30 p.m. 26 LEMONYE-OWEN COLLEGE * ALBANY, GA 5:30 p.m. 28 MILES COLLEGE * ALBANY, GA 5:30 p.m.
February 2 Clark Atlanta University * Atlanta, GA 6 p.m. 4 STILLMAN COLLEGE * ALBANY, GA 5:30 p.m. 6 TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY * ALBANY, GA 1 p.m. 9 CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY * ALBANY, GA 5:30 p.m. 13 Fort Valley State University * ** Ft. Valley, GA 3 p.m. 16 BENEDICT COLLEGE * ALBANY, GA 5:30 p.m. 18 PAINE COLLEGE* ALBANY, GA 5:30 p.m. 20 CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY* ALBANY, GA 1 p.m. 25 Stillman College * Tuscaloosa, AL 5:30 p.m.#
March 3-7 SIAC Tournament Birmingham, AL TBA
Home Games in BOLD/ALL CAPS * SIAC Games #CST ** Eighth Annual Peach Ball Classic/Basketball Homecoming
Robert G. Skinner, Head Coach Khadijah Ali, Assistant Coach Exzandra Wilson, Assistant Coach Dr. Everette J. Freeman, President Dr. Joshua W. Murfree, Jr., Director of Athletics Stephanie Harrison-Dyer, Assistant Athletics Director Edythe Y. Bradley, Sports Information Director (229-430-4673 – [email protected]) DRIVE ONE FOR ASU
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Department of History and Political Science & Master of Public Administration Program
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP:
DEVELOPING SKILLS TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY
Saturday, November 21, 2009
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
James Pendergrast Library – Room 114 Albany State University 504 College Drive Albany, GA 31705
This workshop will help community leaders develop skills in organizing, moderating, observing, and reporting forums that provide citizens with the opportunity to engage in public deliberation on important issues for community and policy decision making. The National Issues Forum format will serve as the training model. Visit - www.nifi.org for additional information.
SPONSOR: The ESVHF Center for Public Deliberation and Engagement at ASU
HOST: The Albany State University Chapter of Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society, The National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration
COST: The workshop is free to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
REGISTRATION:
You may register for this workshop on or before Friday, November 20, by noon by completing online registration at www.suretomeet.com or contacting (229) 420-1135.
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Regulations of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia provide for tuition and mandatory fee refunds when formal withdrawal from the institution is approved within a designated period following registration.
Withdrawal
The refund percentage that a student receives is a calculation of the time remaining in the semester up through 60% of the semester. Once 60% of the semester has expired, there is no refund for a withdrawal from the institution. The refund calculation is based on days enrolled in the semester divided by the number of calendar days in the semester including weekends and holidays, but excluding breaks of five (5) or more consecutive days.
A refund of all semester tuition and other mandatory fees is made in the event of death of a student any time during an academic semester. (BR Minutes, 1979-80, p. 61; 1986-87. pp. 24-25; 1995, 6. 246).
Refunds are not made for a reduction in class load after the first day of classes.
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Albany State Pre-Alumni During What’s Up Association Wednesday, November 18, 2009,
from 12 to 2 p.m.
at the Student Union
I Am A.S.U. and remember…….. “one becomes a ‘Ram for Life’ the minute he/she comes to Albany State University.”
ASU Alumni are encouraged to to come and meet our Pre Alumni Association members! Test-Taking Strategies for Pre-Nursing & Nursing Majors
Monday, November 16, 2009
3:00 – 4:15 p.m.
James Pendergrast Library, Room 114
Facilitators: Ms. Catherine Hall and Ms. Monica S. Whitley
Sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Advising and the Department of Nursing The Velma Fudge Grant Honors Program Presents The Distinguished Scholar Series
November 18, 2009 Classroom Workshop (Invitation Only) 10:00 am
Public Reading and Presentation 6:00 pm-7:15pm ACAD Building Room 141
November 19, 2009 Program Fundedby Title III First and Second Year Experience Lecture Series Program (Open to the Public) ACAD Auditorium 10:00 a.m.
Paul Muldoon, Poet & Pulitzer Prize Winner Paul Muldoon was born in 1951 in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, and educated in Armagh and at the Queen's University of Belfast. From 1973 to 1986 he worked in Belfast as a radio and television producer for the British Broadcasting Corporation. Since 1987 he has lived in the United States, where he is now Howard G. B. Clark '21 Professor at Princeton University and Chair of the Peter B. Lewis Center for the Arts. In 2007 he was appointed Poetry Editor of The New Yorker. Between 1999 and 2004 he was Professor of Poetry at the University of Oxford, where he is an honorary Fellow of Hertford College. Paul Muldoon's main collections of poetry are New Weather (1973), Mules (1977), Why Brownlee Left (1980), Quoof (1983), Meeting The British (1987), Madoc: A Mystery (1990), The Annals of Chile (1994), Hay (1998), Poems 1968-1998 (2001) and Moy Sand and Gravel (2002), for which he won the 2003 Pulitzer Prize. His tenth collection, Horse Latitudes, appeared in the fall of 2006. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Letters, Paul Muldoon was given an American Academy of Arts and Letters award in literature for 1996. Albany State University International Education Week Join the Global Conversation
November 16 - 19, 2009
Calendar of Events Monday, Nov. 16: Proclamation at 10 a.m. in ACAD, Room 172. Tuesday, Nov. 17: Passport Initiative at 10 a.m. in ACAD Auditorium. Wednesday, Nov. 18: International Parade of Flags at 9:30 a.m. from Simmons Hall to Reese Student Union Building to Sanford Hall Gymnasium.
Cultural Explosion!! Festival at 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Sanford Hall Gymnasium. Thursday, Nov. 19: About ASU Study Abroad Programs: Perspectives from Students and Program Directors at 10AM – ACAD 172. Global Family
1. 11. 21. 31. No. Country Continent 1 Bahamas (2) North America 2 Bangladesh (3) Asia 3 Belize North America 2. 12. 22. 32. 4 Brazil (2) South America 5 Cameroon (3) Africa 6 China (3) Asia 3. 13. 23. 33. 7 Colombia (1) South America 8 Comoros (1) Africa 9 Czech Republic (1) Europe 10 Dominican Republic (1) North America 4. 14. 24. 34. 11 El Salvador (1) South America 12 France (1) Europe 13 Ghana (2) Africa 14 Haiti North America 5. 15. 25. 35. 15 India (10) Asia 16 Iran (1) Asia 17 Jamaica (7) North America 16. 6. 26. 36. 18 Kenya (2) Africa 19 South Korea (2) Asia 20 Lebanon (1) Asia 21 Liberia (2) Africa 17. 7. 27. 22 Moldova (1) Europe 23 Netherlands (1) Europe 24 Nigeria (24) Africa 18. 25 Pakistan Asia 8. 28. 26 Puerto Rico (2) North America 27 Sierra Leone Africa 28 South Africa (1) Africa 9. 19. 29. 29 Sudan Africa 30 St. Kitts (1) North America 31 Taiwan (2) Asia 32 Trinidad and Tobago (3) North America 20. 10. 30. 33 Turkey Asia 34 Uganda (1) Africa 35 U.S. - Virgin Island (1) North America 36 United States of America North America POTENTIAL.REALIZED.
The University Testing Center is now an Authorized Testing Center for
Pearson VUE delivers certification and licensure tests through the world’s largest network of test centers in 165 countries across the world.
The center will offer the following examinations in the field of Information Technology:
Adobe EMC Postgre SQL CE Aruba EXIN Riverbed Avloq Fortinet RSA Security Avaya, Inc. ILOG SAP
British Computer Society, Inc. ICRM Security Certified Program Brocade ISEB Siemens Business Objects Isilon Spring Source Check Point Software iSQL SPSS Technologies Cisco Systems LPI UMTP Citrix National Institute (NI) VMware
CIW Nokia Qt Websense
Comp TIA Nokia Siemens Networks Zend Technologies Convergence Technologies Professional Novell
CWNP Object Management Group Dassault Systemes Oracle EC-Council Pegasystems
If you have any questions, please contact The University Testing Center at (229) 430-1631.
If you would like to schedule an examination, please report to www.pearsonvue.com
Student Workshop:
APA Style Writing
Sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Advising and the Graduate School
Thursday, November 19, 2009 5:00 – 6:15 PM ACAD Building, ROOM 141 TRAINING FACILITATED BY: Dr. Rani George, Interim Graduate School Dean
THIS WORKSHOP IS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. PLEASE REGISTER WITH MS. VANQUISHA BURNS AT 229.420.1199 OR VIA E‐MAIL AT [email protected].
SEE YOU THERE!
GGRANTRANT MMANAGEMENTANAGEMENT ANDAND CCOMPLIANCEOMPLIANCE
WorkshopFOR FACULTY, STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2009
Session I ACAD AUDITORIUM, ROOM 150 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Matthew A. Kinnard Session II Former Director of the Extramural ACAD AUDITORIUM, ROOM 150 Associates Program, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development 2:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. (NICHD)
TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED IN EACH SESSION : NIH OVERVIEW HBCU’S THE EXTRAMURAL ASSOCIATES (EA) PROGRAM OVERVIEW GRANT CYCLE OVERVIEW AT NIH GENERIC GRANTS PROCESS ADMINISTRATIVE/MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS GRANTS COMPLIANCE AND OVERSIGHT
SPONSORED BY: OFFICE OF RESEARCH & SPONSORED PROGRAMS
To Register Contact: Valerie Wallace, 430‐3686 or valerie.wallace‐[email protected] The ASU Center for Entrepreneurship & Continuing Education [CE2] presents GRANT WRITING MADE EASY Learn how to write effective and powerful grant proposals!
Participants will learn: UPCOMING CLASSES • The essential components of a grant proposal package;
• How to customize a proposal to match a grant maker's interest; * OCTOBER 20 & 27, 2009 • How to initially approach a funder; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• The differences between government and foundation proposals; * NOVEMBER 3 & 10, 2009 • How to develop working relationships with grant makers; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM • What to do if your proposal is denied (don't give up!); • The behind-the-scenes decisions that determine proposal * NOVEMBER 17 & 24, 2009 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM acceptance and denial; • Where to find foundation grant programs that can help you * DECEMBER 1 & 8, 2009 accomplish your goals; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Where to find federal and state grant makers that meet your needs; Each class has two sessions. • Where to find corporate giving programs whose giving goals The cost of the class is $149.00. match your funding needs; and • How to stay on top of your targeted opportunities...
To register for a class, please contact the ASU Center for Entrepreneurship & Continuing Education [CE222]]] at (229) 430-4661 or by email at [email protected].
Albany State University Center for Entrepreneurship & Continuing Education • 230 S. Jackson Street, Suite 355 • Albany, GA 31701
phone (229) 430-4661 fax (229) 430-3678 ASU Department of Military Science WILDCAT BATTALION In Partnership with Yamaha of Byron
$15 for Students $20 for General (w/ ID) Public
PROUDLY PRESENTS… MOTORCYCLE RAFFLE 2009 10! ! ! GRAND PRIZE : R6 Yamaha Sport Bike Given away at the annual “Wheels in the Valley:” Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show on April 24, 2010, in Fort Valley, GA.
Rules and Restrictions: You must be 18 years of age to win. Winner is responsible for tax, tag, and title fees. Winner will take ownership of the vehicle at Yamaha of Byron after April 24, 2010. Credit may be applied towards upgrade or purchase of a different vehicle. Winner will receive $100 reimbursement to offset cost of motorcycle safety course. Proceeds will benefit the Wildcat Battalion Cadet Fund, and the US Army Wounded Warrior Project (http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/).
You need not be present to win.
ROTC Cadre and Cadets (including non-contracted students) are not eligible to win. For tickets or information, call or stop by the ASU Military Science Dept. at 229.430.4791. SAVE THE DATE FOR ASU THEATRE’S FALL PRODUCTION OF . . . Crowns Written by Regina Taylor Directed by DeRon S. Williams Featuring Dr. Wendy R. Coleman as Mother Elsie Shaw
Crowns, a play with music & dance, tells the story of a young girl sent “down South” to live with her grandmother after the traumatic loss of her brother to street violence. She is embraced by a circle of women who - with the grace & style displayed by their “Crowns” or November 12 - 14, 2009 church hats - share powerful, life-changing 7:30 P.M. Nightly stories and help her discover her identity, her place in the world and in her own culture. Albany State University For ticket information, contact ACAD Auditorium ASU Theatre at 229-430-4840 or DeRon S. Williams at 229-430-4740. FRANK SINATRA JR. in concert with the Albany State University Jazz Ensemble 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 Albany Municipal Auditorium
Reserved seats (orchestra level and first two rows of first balcony level) – $32 General admission (first balcony level except first two rows) – $22 General admission (second balcony level) – $7
To buy tickets, call the Civic Center Box Office at (229) 430-5204, the ASU Fine Arts Department at (299) 430-4849 or visit Ticketmaster.com.
All proceeds go toward ASU music scholarships. It’s that time again... time to begin planning Homecoming 2010! IA needs your help with selecting next year’s theme…. Please submit ideas to: [email protected]
The winner will receive a $25 gas card. BARGAIN BASEMENT BLOWOUT
BY THE National Alumni Association Complex (Superb quality at “rock bottom” prices)
Golf shirts and tee shirts, sun visors Blue and gold shirts (limited sizes, S/M/L) Shirts $10 (were $35), Visors $5 (blue only, were $15) Add $2 per item for shipping/postage for one item, $3 for 2 or more shirts. (All orders will be mailed with 24 hours.)
TO PLACE AN ORDER, use the form below and mail with check to Dr. Rosa Okpara, National Alumni Association, P. O. Box 4969, Albany, GA 31706. (Don’t forget to add proper amount for shipping and postage.)
…………………………………………………………………………….. ORDER FORM FOR SHIRTS/VISORS Name______Address ______City______State______Zip ______Number of shirts: ______Color ______Size ______Number of visors ______(blue only) Check amount: $ ______Phone: ______
NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CAMPAIGN
“THE 90s PROJECT” 90 ANNUAL MEMBERS IN 90 DAYS
(enter a drawing for a $100 gift card to ASU bookstore) Let’s make a difference! (only $75 per year)
Looking for chapters, UTUBE, FACEBOOK,
long-lost alumni, TWITTER, alumni in towns
without a local chapter, “I plan to get active again”
alumni, “I’m long past due in giving back to my alma
mater” alumni, and all other alumni who desire to
contribute to “Potential. Realized.”
Mail checks payable to the National Alumni Association, P. O. Box 4969, Albany, GA 31706. Include The 90s Project on the “For” line to enter the drawing for the gift card. Winner will be notified on last day of campaign.
Contact Dr. Okpara for more information @ 229‐888‐2805. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Presents
2:00-4:00 pm
Business Information Systems (BIS) majors will display maps they generated as a result of their involve- ment in a Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) course. The maps are a result of a Campus- or Community partnership that was established. Students were required to utilize the User-Centered Systems Design (UCSD) Methodology, resulting in a map that is acceptable by their selected end-user. The map will be used to help a campus or community organization understand/answer a question or assist the organization in making decisions.
GIS Day is playing a powerful role in creating geographic awareness throughout our world.
GIS Day provides an international forum for users of geographic information sys- tems (GIS) technology to demonstrate real-world applications that are making a differ- ence in our society.
More than 80 countries will participate in holding local events such as corporate open * houses, hands-on workshops, community expos, school assemblies, and more.
History The National Geographic Society has sponsored Geography Awareness Week since 1987 to promote geographic literacy in schools, communities, and organizations, with a focus on the education of children. GIS Day is held on the Wednesday during Geogra- phy Awareness Week.
In 2008, hundreds of organizations hosted GIS Day events in countries all around the world. Read the 2009 success stories.
* http://www.gisday.com/about/index.html “The College of Education” Spring 2010 Registration and Advisement November 16th-20th 2009 ADVISEMENT ACADEMY Students who have officially declared Education as a major but are not admitted to the Professional Education Unit (PEU). Students not admitted to the PEU (Dr. Cynthia Rand-Johnson, Coordinator) A-F Dr. Gerald Burgess ACAD 252A 430-2735 G-P Dr. Cynthia Rand-Johnson ACAD 244N 420-1196 Q-Z Dr. Sharry Sackor ACAD 244G 430-4783 Second Chance Program Dr. Cynthia Rand-Johnson ACAD 244N 420-1196
Transfer Students Dr. Kimberly Fields A-Z ACAD 244C 420-1045 Dr. Betty Hatcher A-Z ACAD 244 I 430-4687
TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM For Students Admitted to the Professional Education Unit
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (Dr. Patricia Jenkins, Coordinator) Initial Candidates (T-4/Bachelors Degree)
A-H Mrs. Vera Phillips ACAD 248 430-6499 I - N Dr. Juan Trujillo ACAD 244L 430-4717 O-Z Mr. Mike Mathis ACAD 2544T 430-4179
ECEC Advanced Candidates ((T-5/Masters Degree) A-Z Dr. Patricia Jenkins ACAD 252C 430-4898
ECEC (All Alternative Certification Candidates) A-Z Dr. Patricia Jenkins ACAD 252C 430-4898
ECEC
(@ Bainbridge Campus) A-Z Mrs. Sarah K. Rogers Bainbridge College (229) 248-2553
MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION (Dr. Audrey Beard, Coordinator) Initial and Advanced Candidates (T4 & T5 Degree and Certification) A-L Dr. Audrey W. Beard ACAD 244J 430-6471 M-Z Dr. Betty Hatcher ACAD 244I 430-4687
SPECIAL EDUCATION (Dr. Kimberly Fields, Coordinator) Initial Candidates (T4 & Certification) and Advanced Candidates (T5-Degree) A-Z Dr. Kimberly Fields ACAD 244C 420-1045
EARLY FIELD EXPERIENCE/STUDENT TEACHING/BEGINNING SCHOOL EXPERIENCE Mrs. Vera Phillips, Director ACAD 248 430-6499