Vol. 39 No. II Serving the CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY Community January 26, 2007 Clayton State Announces Newest Master’s Program by Leigh G. Wills, University Relations

layton State University’s School semester, will be offered on the Morrow Last year, the School of Business’ accred- of Business is pleased to announce campus and depending on demand, later itation through AACSB, the Association Cthe newest masters program - the cohorts may be offered at other locations. to Advance Collegiate Schools of Master of Business Administration - Business, was a major accomplishment by approved by the University System of Since the 2000/2001 Clayton State the School’s faculty and staff (less than 15 Georgia’s Board of Regents on Tuesday, University has grown from 4,500 students percent of business schools worldwide Jan. 16. This long anticipated program has to 6,000 students, increasing its under- have earned AACSB accreditation) and promised to augment this burgeoning graduate programs by 70 percent. In the the addition of the master’s program is metropolitan university’s influence on past year alone, several of the University’s another major accomplishment. The business recruiters throughout the region. Colleges and Schools have been renamed School of Business also has the plus two new master’s programs have University’s only endowed chair, the C. S. The part-time program will offer a con- been added to better define the university Conklin Chair of Logistics/Supply Chain centration in Logistics/Supply Chain and to enhance the offerings to the metro- Management, held by Dr. George Messer. Management and is designed for the Atlanta community. Now, with the addi- This Chair has enabled the School to offer a working professional. The MBA will be tion of the MBA, the evolution of the uni- very successful undergraduate concentration, offered nights and weekends and struc- versity is well underway. which will carry over to the master’s program. tured so the degree can be completed in less than 18 months combining traditional “This MBA will be a great program that In the coming weeks and months the fac- classroom instruction with enhanced on- will meet the needs of our market and will ulty and staff of Clayton State’s School of line technology. The program’s initial only help improve the reputation of the whole cohort, planned to begin in the fall 2007 university,” says Dean Ernest (Bud) Miller. MBA, cont’d., p. 3

Inside Pulitzer Prize Winner Taylor Branch Speaks On Myths and Miracles from the King Years Departments: by John Shiffert and Leigh G. Wills, University Relations

Food for Thought ...... 2 he foremost chronicler of, and sion of Civil Rights issues that was so The Keyhole ...... 3 T authority on, “The King Years,” his- common in the south in the 50s and 60s… Arts Page ...... 4,5 torian and author Taylor Branch, is a self- the crossover effect of black rock-n-roll, Across the Campus ...... 6 labeled “Southern white man” who had sitting in the segregated seating of Ponce Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! ...... 10 little interest in the Civil Rights move- De Leon Park to watch the Atlanta Trivia Time ...... 11 ment while growing up in Atlanta and Crackers play, the example of black girls Sports ...... 12 who never met Martin Luther King, Jr. as young as eight years old marching in Birmingham… all led him to a point The story of how Branch became a wherein, as a graduate student, he spent In This Issue: Pulitzer Prize winning author of the defin- the summer of 1969 trying to assess the itive trilogy on the King years, and his potential for black voter registration in 20 Scholars Visit South Africa assessment of those years and their place south Georgia counties. And to a point On Fulbright-Hays Grant ...... 2 in American history, kept an audience in where, “I decided to tell the story of the History Channel’s Steve Gillon Clayton State University’s Spivey Hall movement.” To Speak Feb. 7 ...... 3 spellbound last night as the keynote to the VITA ...... 5 University’s Seventh Annual Martin Branch emerged as a nationally-recog- Fitness for All ...... 7 Luther King Celebration. nized authority on the Civil Rights move- Bent Tree to ment with the 1988 publication of Hold Workshop Series ...... 9 Branch explained how a multiplicity of small steps took him away from the eva- Branch, cont’d., p. 8 Campus Review Page 2 January 26, 2007

Clayton State Scholars Visit South Africa on Fulbright-Hays Grant by Leigh G. Wills, University Relations

Last December, five Clayton State University and College International University faculty members completed a Studies Consortium of Georgia, who 30-day International Studies program in organized the trip, were the five scholars South Africa as part of a Fulbright-Hayes who represented Clayton State program offered through the U.S. University. Department of Education. They were joined by 11 other scholars from sister Because of the varied disciplines of each Tips for institutions and high schools from of the participants, each came away with throughout the state of Georgia. a different perspective of South Africa. Maintaining One thing they all had in common how- Healthy The Fulbright-Hays Grant provides edu- ever, was the monumental problems the Relationships cators and administrators the opportunity country faces as a result of apartheid. to improve their understanding and Everyone plays a role in his or her rela- knowledge of the peoples and cultures of According to Deis, the seminar, titled tionship(s). However, you are only in other countries. The program offers short- "The Current Social, Political and control of yourself - your thoughts, your term study and travel seminars abroad for Economic Climate in South Africa," had feelings, and your actions. U.S. educators in the social sciences and an ultimate goal of promoting mutual humanities. The purpose of the program understanding between South Africa and “You can’t expect your partner to is to increase international and field expe- the U.S. The 15 individuals participated respect boundaries that he or she does rience and the knowledge of different in numerous field trips and lectures in not know exist. You have to communi- countries and relate that knowledge and Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town. cate them first.” Elaina Chance, experience to their classes. In addition to the 10 days spent in Counseling Services Johannesburg and the six days in Cape Dr. Ray Wallace, dean of the College of Town, they also spent three days in “Lots of people want to ride with you in Arts & Sciences and faculty members Dr. Durban, four in Port Elizabeth, and indi- the limo, but what you want is someone Michael Deis, associate professor of vidual days in Grahamstown, Knysna, who will take the bus with you when the Management, Dr. Shondrika Moss- and Hermanus. limo breaks down.” Oprah Winfrey Bouldin, assistant professor of Communication, and Dr. Victoria Pasley, Lectures were given at Witwatersand “You cannot be lonely if you like the per- assistant professor of History, along with University in Johannesburg, the son you're alone with.” Wayne W. Dyer Dr. Rajopal Sashti, assistant professor of geography and director of The Nine Grant, cont’d., p. 7 “Assumptions are the termites of rela- tionships.” Henry Winkler

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South Africa’s Cape of Good Hope. Campus Review January 26, 2007 Page 3 “It's the 60s, Stupid”… The History Channel’s Steve Gillon To Speak at Clayton State February 7

Even individuals too young to remember the Clayton State Social Sciences the 60s will want to take advantage of Dr. Department and the Clayton State History Steve Gillon’s upcoming pres- Society. Gillon’s subject, the entation at Clayton State long term political relevance of University, “‘It’s the 60s, the 60s, is congruent with many Stupid’: How the 1960s Shaped of the remarks Branch made at the Politics of the 1990s.” his presentation. Among Branch’s key points was that

The History Channel’s resident one of the myths about the Civil THE KEYHOLE historian, Gillon will be speak- Rights movement was that the ing at Clayton State on politics of the 60s were a waste Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 12:30 of time. p.m. in room 14 of the COMING SOON... University’s Lecture Hall. His Previously a lecturer on Modern presentation is free and open to History at England's legendary Information and Training Session the public, although seating Oxford University, and an asso- on Submitting Requests for will be limited. The second distinguished ciate professor of History at Yale Materials historian to speak on the Clayton State University, Gillon earned his A.M. and campus in the last month – following Ph.D. in American Civilization from Friday, February 9 Taylor Branch’s Jan. 18 address for the Brown University. Since 2002, he has been 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. MLK Celebration – Gillon is a professor named a “Distinguished Lecturer” by the Library, Room L-200 of history at the University of Oklahoma Organization of American Historians. RSVP to Media & Printing Services when he’s not working for the definitive (678) 466-4377 history source in the electronic media. The author of a number of critically acclaimed books (including those used in Gillon has anchored The History Channel Clayton State’s HIST 2111 and HIST Sunday morning current events program, 2112 classes) and articles on a wide range HistoryCENTER, since its debut in 1998, of topics in American history, he also DID YOU KNOW?… and also hosts Reel to Real. In between served as a contributing editor of George those duties and his professorship at Magazine from 1997 until 2001. Among Oklahoma, he has appeared in numerous his many publications are two college The Associated Press Style Guide is network specials, including History vs. textbooks: “The American Paradox: A the Image Book reference for writ- Hollywood and The Presidency Revealed. History of the United States Since 1945” ing guidelines. He has also anchored live broadcasts (Houghton Mifflin, 2nd ed. 2006), and marking the 60th anniversary of the “The American Experiment: A History of The format for phone numbers is as Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the the United States” (Houghton Mifflin, 2nd follows: (678) 466-4000 dedication of the World War II memorial ed. 2005) with co-author Cathy Matson. in Washington D.C. His most recent book is “10 Days that You will note that this format Unexpectedly Changed America,” the com- appears on letterhead stationery, Gillon is appearing at Clayton State cour- panion volume for The History Channel business cards, and on the tesy of his publisher, the Houghton special which aired in April 2006. University Web site. Mifflin Company, and is co-sponsored by Avoid using decimals 678.466.4000 or two hyphens 678-466-4000.

MBA, cont’d. from p. 1 Consistency is one of the keys to building a strong image. Business will be announcing registration Got News? requirements and enrollment and class Send your campus news to schedules. Be looking online at http://business.clayton.edu/ for more [email protected] information regarding the Master of Business Administration or call the School of Business at (678) 466-4500. Campus Review Page 4 January 26, 2007 Arts Page

Clayton State Hosts Spring Visiting Writers Reading Series by Lauren Graves, University Relations

Clayton State announces its spring 2007 All readings will be held in the James M. Clayton State welcomes the following Visiting Writers Reading Series, which Baker University Center. The Visiting authors to read from their works in con- began on Monday, Jan. 22 with a reading by Writers Reading Series is free and open to junction with this series: award winning author Nathalie Anderson. the public.

PHILLIP DEPOY, Wednesday, CAMILLE MARTIN, Wednesday, BRUCE COVEY, Tuesday, DAVID DODD LEE, Thursday, Feb. 7 (UC 267 | 12:30 p.m.) Feb. 28 (UC 327 | 7:30 p.m.) Mar. 20 (UC 265 | 7:30 p.m.) Apr. 12 (UC 272 | 7 p.m.)

Clayton State Theater Martin, a poet and collage Covey is lecturer of creative Lee is a poet and fiction Director DePoy is the Edgar artist, is the author of “codes writing at Emory University writer. He has published four Award winning author of of public sleep” (BookThug, and the author of “The Greek books of poems, including seven published books, two forthcoming in 2007). Her Gods as Telephone Wires” Abrupt Rural (New Issues, published plays, and 37 the- short collections include (Front Room, Ann Arbor), 2004) and Arrow Pointing atre pieces. His Dell mystery “fabled hue” (Poetic “Elapsing Speedway North (Four Way Books, novels, featuring Atlanta char- Inhalation, 2005), “sesame Organism” (No Tell Books, 2002). Recent poetry is forth- acter Flap Tucker, have been kiosk” (Potes & Poets, 2001), Washington, DC), and the coming in Hayden’s Ferry called the best regional detec- “rogue embryo” (Lavender forthcoming “Ten Pins, Ten Review, Blackbird, Pool, and tive fiction on the market Ink, 1999), “magnus loop” Frames” (Front Room). His Burnside Review. He is the today and have been nominat- (Chax Press, 1999), and poems also appear or are editor of the annual poetry and ed for the prestigious Shamus “Plastic Heaven” (Fell forthcoming in “Aufgabe,” fiction anthology, SHADE, Award. His newest addition to Swoop, 1996). Formerly of “Verse,” “LIT,” “Columbia published by Four Way Books the series, “The Witch’s New Orleans, she escaped the Poetry Review,” “Bombay Gin,” and the publisher of Half Grave,” was praised by ravages of Katrina and is now “Boog City,” “Lungfull,” Moon Bay poetry chapbooks. Publisher’s Weekly as “a happily settled in Toronto, “Cimarron Review,” “Explosive He teaches creative writing at delightful fireside feast.” where she is completing a col- Magazine,” and other journals. Indiana University South “Turned Funny,” his play lection of fourteen-liners enti- He edits the Web-based poetry Bend. based on the Celestine Sibley tled “sennets.” She teaches magazine “Coconut” and memoir by the same name, writing and literature at curates the “What’s New in was commissioned and pro- Ryerson University. Poetry” reading series. duced by Marietta’s Theatre in the Square and was one of the best selling productions in the theatre’s 25-year history. Theatre in the Sqare recently The Visiting Writers Reading Series is For additional information on the commissioned DePoy to write sponsored by Clayton State’s Lyceum authors, or to learn more about the spring a second play about Sibley and the Language and Literature 2007 Visiting Writers Reading Series, and is titled “Christmas at Department. A book signing will follow contact [email protected] or Sweet Apple.” each reading. Copies of the authors’ call (678) 466-4556. work will be available for purchase. Campus Review January 26, 2007 Page 5 Arts Page Clayton State Opera Goes for Baroque by Lauren Graves, University Relations The Clayton State Opera is “going for on,” Zeller laughs. From a music student’s Baroque” in February with a double bill perspective, however, performing in Italian, featuring Monteverdi’s “Il combatti- the standard language of opera, gives stu- mento di Tancredi e Clorinda” and dents a chance to practice the language mas- Purcell’s “Dido and Aeneas,” two short tery crucial to professional opera, he says. works from the Baroque era. The second opera of the performance, Performances will be held in world Henry Purcell’s “Dido and Aeneas,” was renowned Spivey Hall on Friday, Feb. the first great opera in English. Also from 23 at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday, Feb. 24 the Baroque era, this production promises at 2 p.m. General admission is $10; to be an exciting evening for the opera the king wore wigs and showed off his Clayton State students are admitted free enthusiast as well as a perfect introduction legs in silk stockings, we think there is with their LakerCard. for the first time opera audience. something kind of pastel and quaintly sweet about the music from the 1600s. The first opera of the evening is the “I can see how people might feel nervous Just because the queen wore so many short curtain-raiser “Il combattimento di shelling out as much as $113 (plus tax and yards of fabric she needed the help of Tancredi e Clorinda.” According to handling) for a ticket to Atlanta Opera three attendants (or the strength of a Clayton State University Director of when they’ve never seen an opera before linebacker) just to drag herself and the Opera Dr. Kurt-Alexander Zeller, and have no idea if they’d like it,” says weight of her dress up a staircase, we “Combattimento” is one of Zeller. “But we’re a less expensive date think the women in Baroque theatre Monteverdi’s wildest, most experimen- than a night at the movies.” were these fragile, artificial porcelain fig- tal works. Although entirely in Italian, ures,” says Zeller. “But the word ‘baroque’ Zeller assures that audiences will easily So if you feel like hearing high quality was applied to the art of this time because follow this 20-minute performance. operatic performances at a fraction of the it means ‘outlandish’ or ‘bizarre.’ It’s high- cost, be advised that the Clayton State stakes, heart-on-the-sleeve, life-on-the- “When two warriors are trying to hack Opera will give you a night to remember. edge all the time….Anything can happen. each other’s heads off with And it does.” broadswords, you don’t really need to “Nowadays, people have such a strange get every word to find out what’s going idea about the Baroque era. Just because

Clayton State’s Accounting Club and VITA Class Volunteer Tax Preparation Assistance Clayton State University alumni and friends… did you meet your sweetheart at The Accounting Students will again be BRING WITH YOU... Clayton State? If so, the University’s Office providing free tax help for people who Photo identification of Alumni Relations would like to hear your earn under $36,000 a year. Social Security Cards for you, spouse and dependents story. In celebration of Valentine’s Day next To file taxes electronically on a married Birth Dates for primary, secondary and dependents month, the Office of Alumni Relations is on the tax return filing joint tax return, both spouses must working on an article featuring married Current year’s tax package if you received one be present to sign the required forms. Clayton State alumni. So, if you met your Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, Valentine Day’s crush at Clayton State, tell VITA assistance will occur in the School 1099-R, from all employers of Business Conference Room in the Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms us your story. The department would like to Administration Building. 1099) list as many Clayton State married alumni A copy of last year’s Federal and State returns if as possible in the feature and include any WHEN? available other interesting details, such as how you SATURDAY (9 a.m. - 1p.m.) Bank Routing Numbers and Acct. Numbers for met, etc. For more information, please Feb. 10, Feb. 24, and Mar. 24 Direct Deposit contact Director of Alumni Relations Gid MONDAY (3 p.m. - 6 p.m.) Other relevant information about income and expenses Rowell by email at [email protected] Total Paid for Day Care Feb. 26 and Mar. 12 or by phone at 678-466-4477. Day Care providers Identifying number Campus Review Page 6 January 26, 2007 Across the Campus...

Biology We have two display cases for your use Clean Air Campaign drawings, go to With Forensic DNA analysis currently with space available from March http://adminservices.clayton.edu/ps/cac one of the hottest topics in the local through December 2007. If you are /winners_commute_trak.htm. newspapers and on television, Clayton interested in signing up for a display State University will continue its 2007 case, please contact Gordon Baker. ***** Frontiers in Science Series on Tuesday, Congratulations to Donna Taffar, Jan. 30 with a presentation on the sub- Music Sundiata Bradshaw and Sue Odom! ject by Donna Ioannidis, forensic DNA Clayton State University’s Director of They are all winners of a $25 Visa gift card examiner for the U.S. Army Criminal Keyboard Studies and pianist Dr. from the December Commuter Prize drawing Investigation Laboratory (USACIL) at Michiko Otaki will perform alongside from The Clean Air Campaign. Fort Gillem. Ioannidis’ presentation, renowned British violist Roger Chase as which is free and open to the public Chase launches “The Tertis Project” in School of Business (though seating will be limited), will be at the National Gallery of Arts in In celebration of Earned Income Tax held in room 327 of the University’s Washington D.C. on Sunday, Feb. 4. Credit Day, Accounting Students will James M. Baker Center from 4:30 p.m. Otaki has been a frequent chamber part- offer a presentation open to the entire to 5:30 p.m. The Frontiers in Science ner to Chase, performing with the popu- campus on several important tax topics: Series is under the direction of Clayton lar violist during the 2005-2006 and the Earned Income Tax Credit, Claiming a State Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. 2006-2007 seasons. She has also per- Dependent, Head of Household Status, Jacqueline Jordan. “At USACIL we formed previously at the National Child Tax Credit and Educational handle cases from around the world Gallery as pianist for the Warsaw Wind Credits. The presentation will be held wherever there is a crime involving mil- Quintet. on Thursday, FEB. 1 in the Baker itary personnel. We’ve sent examiners Center from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in all over – Japan, Cuba, Turkey, England, In addition to performing with Chase, room UC 267 and from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Iceland, Germany and Iraq – just to Otaki will tour the United States this in room UC 272. Also, anyone who name a few. Right now we have two spring with the Graffe String Quartet wants information about the VITA pro- examiners in Iraq for extended service,” from the Czech Republic. Her past tours gram, please call (678) 466-4527. says Ioannidis in previewing her talk. include performing and recording with Clayton State’s Biology Department has the Brno Chamber Soloists (who will SmartBodies a long history of working with tour the United States again this fall) The “FITTE Principle” will be the topic USACIL, dating back to Dr. Greg and with many other orchestras and of conversation at the next SmartBodies Hampikian’s Forensic Science Day for chamber ensembles from Central and Choose 2 Lose Seminar on Tuesday, local high schools in 2002. Eastern Europe. Jan. 30 at 5:30 p.m. and a repeat session on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 12:15 p.m. Grant & Contract Programs Philosophy The location is the A & F building, room If you signed up earlier this month for Dr. Alexander Hall, assistant professor 45. 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Grant, cont’d. from p. 2

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal-Westville plant, heard a lecture from an economist educational authorities who sole purpose in Durban, Rhodes University in Port at a large bank and met with the president was to enforce racial segregation at all Elizabeth, and the University of Cape of a Chamber of Commerce. By meeting educational levels. After apartheid ended Town. Discussion and lectures covered and talking with businessmen, politicians, in 1996, all these different educational such diverse topics as “Social Africa in university faculty and citizens, he was authorities were combined into one authority. the Global Context,” “Economic Issues in able to learn about the economic system the South African Economy,” “Facing the of the country and the challenges it is facing. “With a total of 11 official languages rec- AIDS Issue,” “Women in South African ognized in the country, the ravages of Society,” “Race in South African Wallace was most interested in how the AIDS, TB, and malaria continuing to kill Politics,” “Land Issues in South Africa,” country had developed politically since huge percentages of the people, resistance plus discussions on multilingualism and Nelson Mandela’s release from Robben to change from the former rulers, political religious diversity in South Africa. Island in 1990 and how the country’s corruption by the ruling political party, the new-found freedoms had influenced high- ANC or African National Congress, Deis, the only business professor of the er-education choices of its citizens. He including reverse racism towards Whites 15, took a special interest in South was able to discover a great deal about the and Indians, and the academic under-pre- Africa’s economy. He was able to speak to high school and university systems by paredness of many African teachers and representatives from multinational corpo- speaking to front-line educators and his students alike, the educational system has rations such as Sun Microsystems, Ford peers at several universities. One interest- Motor Company, General Motors, and ing discovery was that, during apartheid, Grant, cont’d., p. 9 Coca-Cola. He toured a Volkswagen South Africa was governed by 16 distinct Campus Review Page 8 January 26, 2007

Branch, cont’d. from p. 1 “Parting the Waters: America in the King 2007 Years, 1954-1963,” winner of the Pulitzer MLK Celebration Prize for History. Since that time, Branch has completed his America in the King Years trilogy with “Pillar of Fire: America in the King Years, 1963-1965,” and “At Canaan’s Edge: America in the King Years, 1965-1968.” “At Canaan’s Edge,” published by Simon & Schuster in January 2006, was a finalist for the 2006 National Book Award for non-fiction.

His unique historian’s perspective of the King years has led Branch to formulate More than a four myths that have arisen in the ensuing decades. First, that “the race problem in America is solved and unsolvable.” As evidence of that he pointed out that “there’s been no meaningful public dis- course on race in over 30 years.”

Second, that the politics of the 1960s were WÜxtÅ a waste of time, third, that violence is the true measure of strength since, “the Civil Rights Movement is the neglected model for how to create a democracy, and fourth, that there were no miracles in the move- ment.” he said.

While these persistent myths may seem to have diminished the effect of the Civil Rights Movement in the 21st Century, Branch also pointed out that the miracles of the movement, and the effects of those miracles, exist to this day.

First, he noted, King said the movement would liberate southern white people. And it has. “It has spread its blessings beyond blacks, even to those who fought it,” said Branch. Second, the Women’s Movement took off as a by-product of the Civil Rights Movement. And third, the equalizing effect on religion.

“These miracles went into the world and beyond the United States,” he said. “When the Berlin Wall came down, they sang ‘We Shall Overcome.’ When Nelson ABOVE: Deborah Greer, Taylor Branch and President Harden. LEFT TO RIGHT: Mandela came out of jail after 27 years, Branch autographs a copy of his book “At he called for a participatory democracy. Cannan’s Edge;” Audience members join Women became Episcopal Priests, which hands and sing; Branch gives the seventh nearly split the church – but it didn’t. annual keynote address for Clayton State’s Even in China’s Tiananmen Square, the MLK Celebration; Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Choir. IMMEDIATE loss of those students’ lives was a direct RIGHT: Branch and Harden congratulate middle school writing winner Christopher Branch, cont’d., p. 9 Brown from Mundy’s Mill Middle School. photo credit: Leigh G. Wills Campus Review January 26, 2007 Page 9

Branch, cont’d. from p. 8 result of the examples set by the the Civil Rights Movement was movement in America.” Branch evident in his dialogue and his Bent Tree to called them everyday miracles speech. that we now take for granted. Hold Workshop Series “Wake up, America. Your Civil Branch’s passion for furthering Rights Movement is a model all the message and the miracle of over the world.”

Grant, cont’d. from p. 7 taken several direct hits that “I was able to experience both might well take many decades to the tremendous steps that have overcome,” says Wallace. been made since the ending of apartheid, but also see the monu- In addition, Wallace noted that mental problems that still need he was told by his counterparts to be solved…as a result of its that as many as 40 percent of all brutal history,” she says. “But the teachers in South Africa are also the delicate balancing act the The Bent Tree Workshop Series is a weekly program to expected to die in the next three ANC government is doing between teach and train anyone who wants to learn more about to five years due to AIDS and social programs and redistribution all aspects of student media. From graphic design to there are insufficient numbers on and wooing business.” photojournalism to creating a portfolio, each week will new teachers in training to take up feature a different topic. the slack. He added that teacher Despite of the disheartening training in South Africa suffers the realities of a country still trying Every Friday, we will have lecture, examples and exer- same problems there as in the U.S.; to find its way after so many cises, all with the goal of making you better at what you poor pay compared to other profes- years of turmoil and turbulence, do. The workshops are open to the entire campus, sions, and an increasing problem the visiting faculty were capti- including students, faculty and staff. Workshops will be with violence in the schools. vated by the beauty, intelligence and hospitality of the region and taught mostly by The Bent Tree staff, with occasional Pasley, who teaches about South its people and will be presenting guest lecturers. Africa in her 20th Century World their reflections to the faculty History class and in her African and students in the near future. The first workshop will cover graphic design principles, History class, gained a perspec- where we will focus on the fundamentals of design. tive that she hopes to convey to This will include the concepts of balance, white space, her students. alignment, typography, and color. With the help of examples we will show you why some design seem to "work" and others do not. Then we will do a few exer- cises where you can practice what you've learned. Streak Ends, cont’d. from p. 12 For more information, contact The Bent Tree at Clayton State trimmed the Pirate Kelley scored 11 points. [email protected]. lead to 57-53 but Armstrong Sawadogo added eight points Atlantic sealed it by hitting six and 10 rebounds. Clayton State, UPCOMING WORKSHOPS free throws in the final 35 sec- however, shot only 23 percent onds. (5-for-22) from 3-point range. January 26, 2007| Graphic Design Principles Taught by Kevin Pratt “We did the opposite to them this In addition to Harris, Bryan time than what we did the last Taylor recorded a double-double February 2, 2007 | Journalistic Ethics time we played them,” Gibbons for Armstrong Atlantic with 11 Taught by Kevin Pratt said. “We shot the ball very points and 14 rebounds. poorly. Our shot selection was February 9, 2007 | Photojournalism good, but the production wasn’t Clayton State returns to the Taught by Michelle Melton there.” Athletics and Fitness Center on Saturday, playing host to USC- February 16, 2007| The Art of the Journalistic Interview John Beugnot and Todd Aiken at 7:30 p.m. Taught by Tony Berry McLaurin each scored 12 points for the Lakers, while Brandon Campus Review Page 10 January 26, 2007 Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!

Achieving Career Walgreens Mock Interviews Excellence Week (ACE) Thursday, March 29 Tuesday, February 20 Interviewing on-campus for: Career Services, Upper Lobby of Student 1) Retail Management Trainee: Alumni, Center Door prizes! Graduating Spring or Summer 2007, low to 9a.m. – 4 p.m. Attend all four ACE seminars and receive a mid $30,000’s, benefits Email [email protected] for an leather portfolio! 2) Retail Management Internship: Designed appointment for college students to complete during the Please RSVP to [email protected] summer between their junior and senior Finding an Excellent Internship years, May through August, 40-hour work Wednesday, February 21 ACE Your Resume week, $12 to $14 per hour. Career Services, Upper Lobby of Student Monday, Feb. 5 - 12:30 p.m. UC-262 Submit a resume and make an appointment Center Tuesday, Feb. 6 - 5 p.m. UC-267 with [email protected] 12:30 p.m. or 5 p.m. RSVP to [email protected] ACE Your Interview Hertz Monday, Feb. 5 - 5 p.m. UC-262 Wednesday, April 11 Tuesday, Feb. 6 - 12:30 p.m. UC-267 Resume Remedies Interviewing for Management Trainees Monday, March 12 and Tuesday, March 13 ACE Your Job Search All bachelors level majors and 1+ year of cus- University Center Commons Wednesday, Feb. 7 - 12:30 p.m. UC-268 tomer service and/or relevant sales experience 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Graduate or graduating spring 2007 Thursday, Feb. 8 - 5 p.m. UC-267 Bring a copy of your resume for expert Submit a resume for a pre-select screening advice! ACE the Job Fair with [email protected] Wednesday, Feb. 7 - 5 p.m. UC-268 The Career Expo Thursday, Feb. 8 - 12:30 p.m. UC-267 Thursday, March 15 On-Campus Recruiting Athletics & Fitness Center 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. On-Campus Interviews Primerica A job fair for currently enrolled students and graduates of Clayton State University (Prepare for your interview by requesting a Wednesday, February 14 University Center Main Street All majors are invited to attend “mock” interview from Career Services.) 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Bring copies of your resume and wear busi- F/T or P/T Business Opportunity for ness attire ITT Technical Institute Representatives and agents Registration is on-site, bring your LakerCard Thursday, February 8 Benefit: Low interest student loan refinanc- Interviewing on campus for Management ing available Business Etiquette Dinner Training Program Thursday, April 5 Graduate or graduating spring 2007 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. BBA Business with GPA of 3.2 or higher Presented by Peggy Newfield of Personal Submit a resume and make an appointment Upcoming Events Best, Inc. with [email protected] Harry S. Downs Center for Continuing 2007 Atlanta Hawks Career Fair Education CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) Friday, February 2 Advance Ticket Purchase Required Thursday, March 15 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. ($15–cash or check) from Career Services 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Phillips Arena Information Session Registration is $20 and includes a ticket to Women For Hire Athletics & Fitness Center, Room E-45 the Hawks vs. Raptors game at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5 Registration forms are available from Career ***** 10 a.m. – 2p.m. Services or request one by email Cobb Galleria Centre Friday, March 16 Interviewing on campus for Georgia Independent College-to-Career Fair 1) Core Collector: Operations School Association Teacher Job Fair Tuesday, April 10 Officer/Collection Management Officer; Sunday, February 4 11a.m. – 3 p.m. 2) Staff Operations Officer; 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cobb Galleria Centre 3) Collection Management Officer- Goodwill Conference Center (across from A state-wide job fair for member schools of Headquarters-based Specialist; Macon State College) the Georgia Association of Colleges and 4) Operational Targeting/Specialized Skills 5171 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon, GA Employers Officer; Bring copies of your resume and wear busi- 5) NCS Language Officer; ***** ness attire 6) Professional Trainee Program Sunday, February 11 Pre-registration will be open soon! Graduate or graduating spring 2007 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Submit a resume and make an appointment Sheraton Buckhead Hotel with [email protected] 3405 Lenox Road, NE, Atlanta, GA Campus Review January 26, 2007 Page 11

Indoor Track Resumes Season Jan. 26 Trivia Time The Clayton State University indoor competitive,” said Mead. “We’re not track & field teams resume their sched- looking forward to the drive, but we Turkeys Away! ule with a tough road trip Jan. 26-27. are looking forward to competing. It’s by John Shiffert, University Relations Originally scheduled to travel to been more than a month since we ran at Nashville, Tn., for a meet at Tennessee Clemson and several of our kids are Humor is a broad subject. And not State University on Jan. 28, the Lakers having competition withdrawals.” everyone likes broad humor. However, had to find another meet. practically every trivia expert seems to The Lakers will travel with just 10 remember “WKRP in Cincinnati” and The closest that head coach Mike individuals per team in the hopes of what was arguably (depending on your Mead could find was in Ohio. So the adding more NCAA Division II provi- sense of humor) one of the funniest Lakers will hit the road on Jan. 25 to sional performances. Last month at episodes in TV history. compete in the Findlay Indoor Track & Clemson, both teams combined had Field Classic, hosted by the University four provisional marks for considera- “Turkeys Away!” told the story of the of Findlay. tion to the NCAA indoor champi- time The Big Guy, station Manager onships in March. Arthur Carlson (played memorably by “Findlay has a very good Division II Gordon Jump), wanted to be more program and this meet will be very involved with the workings of WKRP. And, heavens to Dr. Johnny Fever, he came up with the idea of giving away Rebound, cont’d. from p. 12 live turkeys on Thanksgiving… by toss- The Lakers continue to lead the Peach She nailed two straight jump shots to ing them out of a helicopter. The Belt South Division by one game. give the Lakers a three-point lead, and results? then a breakaway lay-up increased the “We hope we’ve put an halt to this Clayton State lead to 43-35 with three “As God is my witness, I thought skid,” said Cox. “We knew this would minutes remaining. The Lakers’ largest turkeys could fly.” That’s right. In the be tough because Armstrong Atlantic lead of the half was 10 points, includ- words of newsman Les Nessman, plays so hard. We’ve been playing with ing 52-42 at halftime. reporting the event live, “Oh, the fear lately, so hopefully this can make humanity… they’re hitting the ground us overcome it.” Unlike the first half in which the like bags of wet cement.” Maybe you Lakers shot 52 percent from the field, had to be there… One player that wasn’t playing with Clayton State shot only 29 percent fear was Wiles. She connected on her from the field in the second half as the In any case, it seems as if almost every- first nine shots of the game and was 10- Pirates stormed back into the game one was there. In order, defending for-12 in the first half for 20 points. In with some strong offensive rebounding. champion Tom Eddins (surprise, sur- a first half in which there were nine prise), Adam Kubik, Robert Caine, lead changes in the first 12 minutes of Trailing 63-50 with 15:27 remaining, Sherrie Eoff, Kurt Zeller, Todd the game, Wiles took control for the Armstrong Atlantic battled back with a Birchfield, Bethany Stillion, Lou remainder of the half. 14-1 run to tie the game. Kaneetha Brackett, Rob Taylor, Dina Swearngin, Gordon’s lay-up and free throw for a Kathy Garrison, Pam Healan and Deb three-point play at the nine-minute Aziz knew about “Turkeys Away!” A Basketball Results mark tied the game at 64-64. veritable Who’s Who of Trivia. And, in the spirit of giving, Eddins, Caine, But Clayton State answered with a 6-0 Zeller, Birchfield, Stillon, Brackett, run of its own to take a 70-64 lead with Taylor, Swerangin and Aziz all pick up seven minutes remaining. Armstrong Men three bonus points for attention to the Atlantic would get no closer than three details. Venus Flytrap, indeed. points as Clayton State center Lynette Clayton State 70 …………… Lander 63 Jackson hit three straight inside baskets Being totally unable to come up with a Clayton State 76 …… Columbus State 57 after missing her first 10 shots of the game. question that’ll ever make as big a hit as Clayton State 64 ……UNC Pembroke 54 “Turkeys Away!” we’ll back track to “We were on fire in the first half, but American history. couldn’t find the basket in the second Women half,” Cox said. What does every assassination, or assas- sination attempt, on a U.S. President, Clayton State returns to the Athletics Clayton State 87 …………… Lander 71 save one, have in common? And what and Fitness Center on Saturday, play- Clayton State 69 ……Columbus State 61 was the one exception? Send your ing host to USC-Aiken at 5:30 p.m. Clayton State 51 ….. UNC Pembroke 59 answers to [email protected]. Campus Review Page 12 January 26, 2007 Sports Armstrong Atlantic Hands Clayton State First Defeat by Lee Wright, Sports Information

fter three strong months of undefeat- to-back games where we’ve shot under 40 10-0 run over a two-minute span. Aed basketball, the winning streak has percent from the field, and the first time Consecutive three-point baskets by ended for the Clayton State Laker men’s this season where some confidence lapses Harris, Darly Massamba and Jamaal basketball team. have led to defensive lapses. Galloway gave the Pirates a 45-35 lead with 11:17 remaining. Spearheaded by a dynamite game from “But we’ll bounce back. It’s a mature guard Tory Harris, Armstrong Atlantic team that will handle this situation well.” Aristide Sawadogo’s two free throws cut handed Clayton State its first defeat of the the Armstrong Atlantic lead to 47-44 with 2006-07 season on Wednesday night, 63- Harris was the catalyst for the Pirates, 5:45 remaining, and then Jerome Boyd 58 at Alumni Arena. The defeat makes scoring a career-high 27 points on 10-for- brought the Lakers to within two points, second-ranked Clayton State 17-1 overall 14 shooting from the field. He literally 50-48 with 2:53 remaining. However, and 6-1 in the Peach Belt Conference. carried Armstrong Atlantic in the first half Harris took control with two straight driv- 25th-ranked Armstrong Atlantic improves with 11 points as the Pirates overcame a ing lay-ups for 3-point plays to stretch the to 14-4 overall and 5-2 in the Peach Belt. 17-9 Clayton State lead to tie the game Pirate lead to 55-50 with 1:39 remaining. 24-24 at halftime. “We’ve done some things right up until Streak Ends, cont’d., p. 9 now,” said Clayton State head coach In the second half, however, Armstrong Gordon Gibbons. “However, this is back- Atlantic gained the momentum with a key

Laker Women Rebound with 82-72 Peach Campus Review Belt South Victory at Armstrong Atlantic January 26, 2007 Editor: John Shiffert Gut-check was the theme for the Clayton on the winning track in the Peach Belt Writers: Lauren Graves State Laker women’s basketball team on Conference with a hard-fought 82-72 vic- Leigh G. Wills Wednesday – how would Dennis Cox’s 15th- tory over Armstrong Atlantic at Alumni ranked Laker team respond to a disappointing Arena. The victory improves 15th-ranked Layout: Lauren Graves defeat at UNC-Pembroke on Saturday? Clayton State to 16-2 overall and 6-1 in the Peach Belt. Graphic Design: Lauren Graves Behind a stellar performance by senior wing Sharon Wiles, the Lakers got back Rebound, cont’d., p. 11

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