GSW hosts 2,000 students via camps during summer 2010
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When school let out in May and the heat settled in, Georgia Southwestern State
University’s campus saw no shortage in students. Coupled with those studying
during June and July terms, campers honing their athletic skills and learning
the values of leadership have been a constant. In all, roughly 2,000 students
have or will be “camping” at GSW this summer.
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SB&T gives to GSW baseball and softball
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SB&T Bank in Americus presented a check Tuesday, June 14 to the GSW
Foundation to be split evenly between the GSW baseball and softball programs.
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State budget approved by governor,
partial funding for GSW HHS Building included
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The Governor’s Office today announced that House Bill 948, Georgia’s Fiscal Year
2011 (FY11) budget, has been signed into law by Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue.
Georgia Southwestern's new Health and Human Sciences Building receives partial
funding.
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Ellington to lead new master's in English
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Dr. Peggy Ellington, former chair of
the Department of English and Modern Languages, has been appointed director of
the University’s new master’s program.
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GSW SIFE team competes in national competition
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Having won a
regional championship in Atlanta in April of this year, the Georgia Southwestern SIFE
Team competed at the National Exposition in Minneapolis May 11-13. More than 160 SIFE teams across the nation participated.
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Marshall Student Center addition, renovation continues
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The addition and renovation to Georgia Southwestern's Marshall Student Center
continues to progress. The completion date is scheduled for Oct. 1. Click here
to see new pictures of the project.
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Wilson to serve as GSW School of Business interim dean
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Elizabeth Wilson, Ph.D., professor of business and director of the School of
Business Administration Undergraduate Program, has agreed to serve as the
interim dean of the School of Business Administration, effective June 19,
2010. Wilson will fill the position vacated by Dean John Kooti, Ph.D., who
accepted a dean’s
position at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania.
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GSW institutes new applicant tracking system
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In a few weeks, Georgia Southwestern's Department of Human Resources will be
rolling out a new applicant tracking system, GSW Jobs.
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Birkel headed to South Korea and China as part of Fulbright-Hays Grant Program
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In March, Georgia Southwestern State University and the Rosalynn Carter
Institute for Caregiving (RCI) extended their reach internationally after
creating RCI Korea. For five weeks this summer, RCI will expand its
intercultural competence even further when Executive Director Rick Birkel,
Ph.D., travels to South Korea and China as part of a Fulbright-Hays Grant.
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Regents Approve Fiscal Year 2011 University System Budget; Set Tuition
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Today the University System of Georgia Board of Regents took action on the
System’s Fiscal Year 2011 operating budget, which includes setting tuition
rates.
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GSW recognized as Adult Learning Focused Institution
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Beginning Fall 2010, Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) will give
academic credit to non-traditional students based on their prior learning from
work or other experiences. In fact, GSW was recently recognized as an Adult
Learning Focused Institution (ALFI).
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250 graduate at spring commencement
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Georgia Southwestern celebrated spring commencement
Saturday, May 8. 250 undergraduate and graduate students earned their degrees.
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New RCI programs, scholarships and more
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RCI launches new program in Korea, announces 2010 scholarship opportunities and provides updates on additional programs. Click here to view the details.
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Foundation names Moses, Waldrop trustees, re-elects three others
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The Georgia Southwestern Foundation Board of
Trustees elected two new members and re-elected three current members to the 39
member group at its spring full board meeting. Nominated and elected by their
peers, trustees provide external oversight to the Foundation’s operations.
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Worthy is 2010 Featured Public Servant
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Psychology Professor LaVerne Worthy has spent much of her time at Georgia
Southwestern serving others. Today, the University recognized her servanthood. President Kendall Blanchard announced
that Worthy is the recipient of GSW’s 2010 Featured Public Servant Award.
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Spann retires from School of Education after 25 years
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After 25 years at Georgia Southwestern State University, Dr. Judy Spann will officially retire June 30 from the School of Education. More |

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Regents approve GSW Master of Arts in English
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Today, the Board of Regents approved Georgia
Southwestern State University’s (GSW) newest graduate degree program, a Master
of Arts in English with an emphasis on critical studies in literacy and
communication. More |

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Art students impress at Macon art show
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Georgia Southwestern State
University participated in the eleventh annual scrap iron sculpture contest
sponsored by Macon Iron at the Middle Georgia Art Association (MGAA) gallery last month. This year’s theme was
“Junque Yard Prehistoric Creatures.”
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GSW, Bainbridge College sign nursing agreement
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Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and Bainbridge College (BC) expanded their cooperative relationship recently on the BC campus. Beginning Fall 2010, GSW will offer a Bachelor of Science in nursing at Bainbridge.
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Plains resident is GSW outstanding scholar
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During Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) Honors Convocation
Wednesday night, President Kendall A. Blanchard honored Plains native Jennifer
Nicole Johnson with the University’s highest academic honor, the 2010
Outstanding Scholar Award.
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Free Shakespeare at the Rylander
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Four free performances of William Shakespeare's "As You
Like It" will run April 22-24 at 8 p.m. and April 25 at 2:30 p.m at the Rylander
Theatre in Americus. An April 27 matinee at the Rylander for area high schools will take place at 10 a.m.
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GSW scholar athlete accepted to UCLA graduate school
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Over the last four years,
Michael Moses spent most of his time on the soccer field at Georgia Southwestern
. Judging by his GPA and recent acceptance to the
UCLA graduate program, Moses knows his
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GSW creates RCI-Korea
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Georgia Southwestern President
Kendall Blanchard, Ph.D. and his wife Connie Blanchard, Ph.D., recently returned
from a trip to Korea with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, former First Lady
Rosalynn Carter, and RCI Executive Director Rick Birkel, Ph.D. The main purpose of the trip was to
establish a Rosalynn Carter Institute in Korea. On Monday, March 22, at The
Cyber University of Korea in Seoul, Mrs. Carter and President Blanchard signed a
formal Memorandum of Understanding officially creating a Rosalynn Carter
Institute in Korea.
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GSW honors scholarship donors and recipients
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Scholarship recipients at Georgia Southwestern
State University (GSW) were privileged to share a meal with their benefactors
Thursday, March 18 at a luncheon honoring the two groups.
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Gammages receive GSW's Aeolian Award
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When they're not running Gammage Print Shop, Earl and Barbara Gammage are
serving the local community and their alma mater. As a result, they were given
Georgia Southwestern State University's 2010 Aeolian Award at this year's alumni
weekend awards luncheon, the first event held in GSW's newly renovated Wheatley Assembly Hall.
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Dramatic Arts fields contingent to Kennedy
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The
Georgia Southwestern State University Dramatic Arts Department fielded the
program's largest and most broadly representative contingent to the Kennedy
Center American College Theatre Festival held at Middle Tennessee State
University Feb. 1-6.
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GSW signs transfer agreement with Andrew College |
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Georgia Southwestern State
University (GSW) and Andrew College (AC) came together today to simplify the
transfer process for many college students. More |

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MSC cafeteria set to expand |
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Today, Georgia Southwestern
State University began its newest bit of construction work. The Marshall Student
Center (MSC) Cafeteria is undergoing a major renovation/addition. With dining
space currently at a premium, this project has come at a pivotal time.
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USG issues statement supporting current georgia law on firearms |
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University System of Georgia (USG) officials introduced into the record a
statement by Board of Regents Chairman Robert F. Hatcher, Chancellor Erroll B.
Davis Jr., and the 35 institutional presidents, supporting current Georgia law,
which, with limited exceptions, prohibits the possession of firearms on college
and university campuses.
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Former GSW president returns for portrait unveiling |
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Former Georgia Southwestern State University
(GSW) President Michael L. Hanes, Ph.D., was back on campus recently. Saturday,
Jan. 16, GSW hosted a reception and the official unveiling of a portrait of
Hanes.
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Georgia Power Foundation supports GSW |
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Georgia Power Company in Americus, recently presented a check to Georgia
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Sociology professor publishes incoming freshman survey |
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During Fall 2009, 363 incoming freshmen at Georgia Southwestern State
University (GSW) completed a comprehensive survey conducted by Dr. Paul
Shapiro, associate professor of sociology. More |

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GSW commemorative license plate campaign launched |
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Put your GSW Hurricane pride on
display by joining our campaign to create an official State of Georgia GSW
license plate.
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New PGM website now online |
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Georgia Southwestern will begin
the state's only Professional Golf Management Program in Fall 2010. For
information about the program, take a look at the new website.
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Waldrop to serve as A&S interim dean |
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Dr. Jeffrey Waldrop, professor of
English and co-director of the University Honors Program, has agreed to serve as
the interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective Feb. 1, 2010.
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Huffman is GSW Teacher of the Year |
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Charles Huffman, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology, received the Teacher
of the Year Award at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) Saturday, Dec.
12 at the graduation breakfast.
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GSW receives $7,730 grant from Governor’s Office of Highway Safety |
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Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is continuing its six-year partnership with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) to combat alcohol abuse, including underage drinking and impaired driving.
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Third World Studies meeting in Ghana makes history |
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The 27th annual meeting of the Association of Third World Studies (ATWS),
Inc., was held at the Elmina Beach Resort in Cape Coast, Ghana Nov. 21-24. The
conclave featured 100 attendees from around the world who participated in 18
panels and round table discussions that focused on the theme, “Celebrating
Change, Defining the Future: Social Justice, Democracy and Cultural Revival.”
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National Quality Caregiving Network Announces 2009-11 Grantees |
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The National Quality Caregiving Network (NQCN), a partnership between Johnson &
Johnson and the RCI, funds pilot projects that embed evidence-based caregiver
programs in diverse and easily accessible community settings and delivery
systems. Recently announced 2009-2011 grantees will receive $100,000 for a
two-year period to help support this work.
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Garrison accepts post as Lagrange College VPAA |
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Lagrange College President Dan McAlexander
yesterday announced that Dr. David Garrison was Lagrange’s new Vice President of
Academic Affairs. Garrison served as Dean of Georgia Southwestern State
University’s College of Arts and Sciences since August 2006. His new position
begins Feb. 1.
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Ga. Tech scientists lead chemistry lecture, lab session |
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Research scientists from the Georgia Institute of Technology lead lecture and lab session
at Georgia Southwestern discussing the use of atomic force microscopy.
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Regents Approve 8 Percent Budget Reduction
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The University System of
Georgia Board of Regents today approved plans to adjust the System’s budget from a six percent reduction ($135 million) to an eight percent reduction level, ($176 million) for the current fiscal year (FY2010). The Board’s actions call for new reductions to the System’s 35 public colleges and universities as well as implementing an additional mandatory student fee.
The new mandatory fee for GSW students will be $150.
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GSW history professor is featured scholar
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GSW History Professor Richard
C. Hall, Ph.D. is named recipient of the Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) 2009-2010 Featured Scholar Award.
The announcement was made today by President Kendall
Blanchard.
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Americus to honor President Emeritus King
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The 2009 nominees for the City of Americus' Walk of Fame will be honored at 2
p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 at the Rylander Theatre. Georgia Southwestern College
President Emeritus William B. King, Ph.D., is one of six outstanding servants of
this community to be honored. More
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Georgia Apply to College Week
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This week, Nov. 2-6 is Georgia Apply to College Week. High school seniors are
given the opportunity to apply to college using GAcollege411.org. Volunteers
from Georgia colleges and universities, including Georgia Southwestern, are on
hand to assist students as they complete their application. The focus is on
providing assistance to first generation students as they navigate the college
application process.
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2009 Student/Faculty Gap Analysis completed
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Earlier this fall 363 Incoming Freshmen and 92 Faculty members participated in
the inaugural "2009 Student/Faculty Gap Analysis." This comprehensive survey
project is designed to provide GSW students, faculty, staff, and administrators
with an insightful comparison of student and faculty attitudes, beliefs, and
opinions regarding a number of important educational, academic, and social
issues.
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GSW hosts 1,000 students at Americus Probe Fair
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The Georgia Southwestern Admissions Office hosted the Americus Probe Fair
Tuesday, Nov. 3 in the Student Success Center. Over 1,000 high school juniors
and seniors attended from Americus-Sumter High School, Southland Academy, Marion
County High School, Macon County High School, Dooly County High School, Webster
County High School, Fullington Academy in Pinehurst, Crisp Academy in Cordele,
and the Deerfield Windsor School in Albany.
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GSW, GPC partner for Honors Program agreement
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Earlier this fall Georgia Perimeter College and Georgia
Southwestern State University signed an articulation agreement allowing students
in the Honors Program at Georgia Perimeter to be admitted seamlessly into
Georgia Southwestern's Honors Program. Conditions for the agreement are listed
below.
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USG begins sustainability initiative, first meeting held at GSW
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Monday
on the campus of Georgia Southwestern, the University System of Georgia held a
seminar to launch the its new Sustainable Tree Cover Initiative.
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Local chemists donate resource book for National Chemistry Week
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As part of its annual celebration of National Chemistry Week, the Georgia
Southwest section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) will donate three
copies of the “The Merck Index” to high school chemistry teachers in Americus
and nearby cities. A ceremony will be held at 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22,
at the Georgia Southwestern Marshall Student Center.
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Isaacs edits Fall 2009 Third World journal
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Harold Isaacs, Ph.D., professor
emeritus of history at Georgia Southwestern, has edited “Third World Problems
and Issues: Past and Present,” the Fall 2009 issue of the “Journal of Third
World Studies," published by the Association of Third World Studies.
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State’s first Professional Golf Management Program coming to GSW in 2010
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Georgia’s first Professional
Golf Management Program will begin at Georgia Southwestern State University in
Fall 2010. The announcement was made official today following final approval at
yesterday’s GSW Academic Affairs Committee.
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Regents Approve Revised Core Curriculum for University System
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The University System of Georgia’s (USG) governing body, the Board of Regents, took a step today to revise the core undergraduate curriculum. The regents approved a revised core curriculum, the basic courses all students must take in order to earn a degree, in order to help students complete their majors in a timely way, strengthen the focus on liberal arts, preserve the ability of students to transfer courses across institutions, and boost the assessment of student learning. The new core will go into effect in the fall of 2011.
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University continues international collaboration with Indian college
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In keeping with its efforts of collaboration,
Georgia Southwestern State University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
recently with SEMCOM – Sardar English Medium College of Commerce and Management
– located in India.
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Georgia Southwestern receives $25,000 AT&T Grant
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Georgia Southwestern State University today
announced that it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from AT&T Georgia to fund the
LOTTS initiative (Learning Opportunities through Technology and Science) out of
the Georgia Southwestern School of Computing and Mathematics.
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GSW announces 2009-10 Chamber Concert Series
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Georgia
Southwestern State University has announced its 2009-10 Chamber Concert Series.
The first event is scheduled for Sept. 22.
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Professor appears on Jeopardy
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A faculty member from Georgia
Southwestern State University (GSW) enjoyed a rare bit of fame earlier this
summer. Marlene Allen, Ph.D., assistant professor of English, appeared on an
episode of Jeopardy! in July. It is scheduled to air Tuesday, Sept. 22.
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Students honor memory of 9/11 attack victims
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Students began the morning of September 11, 2009
with a ceremony honoring the men and women who lost their lives eight years ago
to the day.
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Surge is new GSW mascot
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After a two-week election, students, staff, faculty and a random sample of
alumni have selected "Surge" as the next Georgia Southwestern mascot.
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GSW receives $861,000 through ARRA to fund energy-conservation projects
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Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has
received funding under the State Facilities Retrofit Program to fund 13
energy-conservation measures totaling $861,000. The Georgia Environmental
Facilities Authority (GEFA) is providing the funding through the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
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GSW, Andersonville host 4th annual POW/MIA
Recognition Day Convocation
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Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Recognition Day is Thursday, Sept.
17. In honor of that day, the Andersonville National Historic Site, location of
the National Prisoner of War Museum, and Georgia Southwestern are hosting the
2009 National POW/MIA Convocation Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 11 a.m. in GSW’s
Student Success Center.
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GSW responds to flu outbreaks
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Georgia Southwestern State University, like all schools across the country, is
addressing health concerns regarding flu outbreaks on their campuses. At Georgia
Southwestern, there have been 9 cases of students with flu-like symptoms who have reported to Student Health
Services, the primary point of contact for all
students who are not feeling well.
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GSW enrollment soars over 3000
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The enrollment at Georgia
Southwestern State University (GSW) has reached another record high. As of
the end of the day on Friday, August 21, 3033 students had enrolled. This
is the first time that more than 3,000 students have been enrolled at GSW during
any one semester.
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Freshman share first year experiences through Web blogs
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Beginning Thursday,
August 20, six freshman at Georgia Southwestern State University have agreed to
share their first year experiences on the University's website through a series
of blogs. From student life to study hall, these first year students will offer
words of wisdom to prospective students and interesting anecdotes to whoever
happens to visit the site.
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GSW awards seven “Two Great Choices” scholarships
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Community efforts to support Americus as a college town paid dividends
recently. Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) awarded seven scholarships
for fall semester to students from Americus. The scholarships were granted from
funds raised by the “Two Great Choices – One Great Community” campaign.
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GSW initiates international student sponsorship program
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President Kendall Blanchard, Ph.D., today introduced a program encouraging citizens within the Americus community to better acquaint themselves with international students attending Georgia Southwestern State University.
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Residence hall ribbon cutting Aug. 14
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In just under seven months, Georgia
Southwestern State University has completed its newest residence
hall, Magnolia. This is GSW’s third newly constructed residence hall within the
last four years. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for Friday, August 14 at 1:30
p.m. to commemorate the occasion. Magnolia is located on Perimeter Road behind
the GSW Education Center.
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Spring/Summer issue of Aeolian now online
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The newest edition of the Georgia Southwestern alumni magazine is now online. Click on the link to see more.
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Two visiting fellows join RCI
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Myrtle
Habersham, associate director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Office of
Management Planning, and Clarice Davis, M.P.H., director of Community Outreach
and Education in the Alabama public health system, will begin appointments as
visiting fellows with the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving in
August.
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School of Nursing receives $30,000 HRSA grant
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Georgia is desperately in need of nurses. With aid from a $29,978 grant awarded
by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the Georgia
Southwestern State University (GSW) School of Nursing will offset the state’s
nursing shortage.
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Final STORM Day comes to a close
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All told, over 1,500 visitors including new students and their families
walked the paths of Georgia Southwestern's campus during summer 2009 STORM Days.
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Administration Building Assembly Hall undergoes renovation
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For those of you familiar with Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and its signature structure, the Wheatley Administration Building, you are probably not familiar with the large open, auditorium-like space on the backside of the building.
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Jimmy Carter Presidential Museum announces gala re-opening
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The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta
recently announced the gala re-opening of the Museum honoring the
life of GSW alumni, former U.S President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady
Rosalynn Carter. The re-opening ceremony is set for Thursday, Oct. 3 at 10:30
a.m.
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International students complete projects for GSW, AFES
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Stemming from a trip last fall to India by Academic Affairs Vice President Brian Adler, five students from North Gujarat University visited Georgia Southwestern State University recently for six weeks. Their stay was not simply a site-seeing venture – they were here to work.
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Jones GSW’s top accounting student
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Georgia Southwestern State University recently
honored Brenda Jones of Bainbridge as the top accounting student for the 2008-09
academic year.
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GSW receives grant as part of adult learning consortium
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The University System of Georgia yesterday announced that Georgia
Southwestern State University, along with Atlanta Metropolitan College,
Bainbridge College, Fort Valley State University and Valdosta State University,
will comprise a newly created Adult Learning Consortium.
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Bryant leads GSW Financial Aid Office
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Georgia Southwestern State
University (GSW) has a new Financial Aid director, Angela Bryant. Having started
June 1, Bryant has already begun acclimating herself to the fresh post.
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GSW SIFE places in national competition
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Having won a regional championship in Atlanta earlier this year, the Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team earned first runner-up honors in their league at the National Exposition in Philadelphia, Pa. May 10-12. Georgia Southwestern SIFE finished among the top 32 teams in the nation and as the highest ranked team in Georgia.
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Kuipers nominated for USG teaching award
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Each year, the University System of Georgia gives a Teaching Excellence Award to one faculty member
from each sector of the System (research universities, regional and state
universities and two-year and state colleges). This year, Associate Professor of
English Elizabeth Kuipers, Ph.D., is representing Georgia Southwestern State
University within the regional and state university category.
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SGC Entry Program director named GSW registrar
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Krista Smith, director of the
South Georgia College Entry Program (SGCEP) at Georgia
Southwestern State University, has been named registrar. Having worked in
the University System of Georgia for the past eight years, Smith’s new position
as the University’s top academic records keeper is effective immediately.
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GSW offers summer reading, math programs for elementary students
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The Georgia Southwestern
State University (GSW) School of Education Reading Department is offering summer
reading and math programs for elementary age children beginning June 9. GSW
students majoring in education are serving as tutors for this program. More
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Former Georgia governor, distinguished guests visit GSW
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Former Georgia Governor Roy Barnes and several other distinguished guests visited
campus today to discuss topics related to the local community.
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GSW education students get jobs and keep them
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A report released this month by the
University System of Georgia revealed that 100 percent of Georgia Southwestern
State University certified teachers from the 2006 cohort were still
working in Georgia in 2007. This represents a perfect 36 for 36.
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Art Department builds unique sculpture
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Have you ever wondered what happens to a car after one parks in its final
lot? Faculty and students of Georgia Southwestern State University’s
Department of Visual Arts recently answered this question with an incredible
piece of artwork.
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Isaacs edits spring 09 Third World journal
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Harold Isaacs, Ph.D., professor emeritus of
history at Georgia Southwestern State University, has edited “Voices of the
Subaltern: Identities, Hierarchies and Social Struggles in a Globalizing Age,”
the Spring 2009 issue of the “Journal of Third World Studies,” published by the
Association of Third World Studies.
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GSW unveils updated logo to carry
the University into its second century of
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Georgia Southwestern State University's
identifying marks are getting a fresh look in
preparation for the institution's 2006 centennial
celebration.
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