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FREE Federal Reserve group tour for JSU business students

JSU business students will have the opportunity to tour the Federal Reserve free of charge on Fri., May 3.

 
Kappa Sigma - Back on the Farm

The brothers of Kappa Sigma will hold their annual Back on the Farm event with $5 all you can eat crawfish plates and live music. This event will take place on the grounds of the Alumni House and will start at noon. The event is open to the public and all ages are welcome! Proceeds will go to the JSU Kappa Sigma philanthropy - Military Heroes. Join the brothers for a day of great food, music, fun, and to help raise money for a great cause!
 
JaXSpots Spring Fling

The JaXSpots Spring Fling will be on Wednesday, April 10, 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. on the JSU Quad.
 
JSU Canyon Center on Sen. Richard Shelby's April 13 'Meet and Greet' Schedule

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) will join North Alabama area residents on Saturday, April 13, 2013 and Monday, April 15, 2013 in the following counties--
 
April Banner Finance Training

The Office of Controller and Office of Purchasing will hold April Banner Finance Training on Tuesday, April 9, from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. in 355 Ayers Hall.
 
Houston Cole Library to Hold Drawing for Student VIP Study Room.

Houston Cole Library to Hold Drawing for Student VIP Study Room One JSU student will win the use of their own private VIP study room for the week of finals, plus a special treat of homemade baked goods. If you are looking for a good place to study for finals, come join the COCKY crowd at Club Cole, also known as Houston Cole Library, by entering our drawing. COCKY stands for COnvenient Collegiate Knowledge for You.
 
Funeral Services Announced for Maj. John Turner, Former JSU Communications Department Chair

Funeral services with military honors for MAJ John Calvin Turner, USA Ret., 87, will be today, April 6, 2013, at 4 p.m. at the K.L. Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Center Chapel with the Revs. John Simmons and Ted Anderson officiating.
 
Bibb Graves HVAC Replacement Project Schedule, Week 6: April 6-13

Following is the Bibb Graves HVAC Replacement Project Schedule for Week 6, April 6-13.
 
Houston Cole Library to Hold Drawing for Student VIP Study Room

One JSU student will win the use of their own private VIP study room for the week of finals, plus a special treat of homemade baked goods. If you are looking for a good place to study for finals, come join the COCKY crowd at Club Cole, also known as Houston Cole Library, by entering our drawing. COCKY stands for COnvenient Collegiate Knowledge for You.
 
Funeral Services Announced for Dr. R. Douglas Peters

Funeral service for Dr. R. Douglas Peters, 69, will be Saturday, April 6, 2013, at 12 p.m. at K.L. Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Center Chapel in Jacksonville with the Rev. Ted Anderson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Dr. Peters died Monday, April 1, 2013, at his residence.
 
Jacksonville State University Trustees to Meet April 15

The Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees will hold their quarterly meeting on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 10 a.m. on the eleventh floor of the Houston Cole Library.
 
JSU Fans to Get First Glimpse of Gamecocks at J-Day Spring Game on April 12

Jacksonville State fans will get the opportunity to see the Gamecock football team in action under new coach Bill Clark at the J-Day Spring Football Game on Friday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium.
 
Mack Collier, Christina "CK" Kerley to Present Social Media, Marketing Seminar at JSU

In this high energy, one-day seminar participants will hear from two leading minds in the fields of mobile and social media marketing as they teach how to propel their brands into the 21st century using their greatest marketing asset-- their customers!
 
Registration Open for Second Annual Administrative Professionals Conference

Registration is still open for JSU Continuing Education’s Second Annual ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS CONFERENCE. Targeting administrative assistants, secretaries, and clerical workers, it is designed to enhance your skills in translating your department’s vision into reality with a focus on professionalism and fresh uses of technology.
 
Blood drive at Merrill building today

Donate blood at the Merrill building today!
 
JSU Jazz Festival Fri. Apr. 5 in Mason Hall

The second annual JSU Jazz Festival will be held Fri., Apr. 5 in Mason Hall. Admission is free.
 
Nedovic, from Jacksonville to Montenegro

JSU Alum Andrej Nedovic returns to home country of Montenegro to work with Prime Minister
 
Check voice mail regularly, message indicator lights not illuminating

Check voice mail regularly, message indicator lights not illuminating on single line phones.
 
Alpha Xi Delta sponsoring Football FrenXi to raise money for Autism Speaks

April is Autism Awareness Month and Alpha Xi Delta will be sponsoring their Second Annual Football FrenXi to raise money for Autism Speaks. The flag football tournament will be held on April 10th and 11th on campus, at the intramural fields beside the track.
 
Ariel S. Tolson is New SGA VP of Organizational Affairs

Congratulations to the winner of today's SGA Runoff Election, our new Vice President of Organizational Affairs, Ariel S. Tolson.
 
Celebrate Earth Day at JSU on Thursday, April 4

Earth Club and the JSU Biology Department will be hosting the Second Annual Earth Day Celebration on Thursday, April 4 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. on the Theron Montgomery Building Lawn.
 
Honors Program Raising Money for American Cancer Society

Honors Program raising money for the American Cancer Society Apr. 1 - 5.
 
Alpha Xi Delta, Local Businesses Team Up for Autism Awareness Week

Local businesses have teamed up with Alpha Xi Delta and Autism Speaks to raise awareness for autism. They will be selling select items and donating part of the proceeds to Autism Speaks during the ENTIRE FIRST WEEK of April.
 
Holocaust Survivor Max Steinmetz WIll Speak at Annual Remembrance Program

The 31st annual Jacksonville State University Holocaust Remembrance will be held April 11, 2013 at 7:30 p.m., Stone Center Theater, Jacksonville State University. This event is free and open to the general public. Keynote speaker will be Holocaust survivor Max Steinmetz.
 
Tenure and Promotion Lists for Fall 2013

The following faculty will receive tenure or promotion next fall--
 
Wellness Wednesday Set for April 3

No fooling… Cooking with alcohol can be beneficial to your health! Come to Wellness Wednesday on April 3 and enjoy a healthy lunch and brief discussion about those benefits.
 
Delta Zeta's Turtle Tug to benefit Painted Turtle Camp

Delta Zeta's Turtle Tug to benefit Painted Turtle Camp
 
Tuesday, April 2 is Runoff Election for SGA Vice President of Organizational Affairs

Tuesday, April 2 is the runoff election for SGA Vice President of Organizational Affairs. The candidates are Leinin C. Schuerr and Ariel S. Tolson. Below are instructions for online voting, which will be open from 12:01 a.m. - 5 p.m. CDT. Please note that there will only be one ballot per student ID number.
 
Local businesses have teamed up with Alpha Xi Delta and Autism Speaks to raise awareness for autism.

Local businesses have teamed up with Alpha Xi Delta and Autism Speaks to raise awareness for autism. They will be selling select items and donating part of the proceeds to Autism Speaks during the entire first week of April. Look for our Autism Speaks donation buckets around town. We will be giving cookies for donations of $1 or more in the cafe starting Tuesday. This event is all week! End the week with us at the JSU softball game. The softball players will be wearing blue ribbons in support of Autism Awareness.
 
HPER to Host "Spring Into Fitness Fair" on April 4

The JSU HPER Department will host "The Spring into Fitness Fair" on Thursday, April 4th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Pete Mathews Coliseum.
 
SGA Spring General Election Results

Congratulations to the following winners in today's SGA Spring General Elections--
 
HR to host benefits and health fair Apr. 4

The Office of Human Resources invites employees to participate in the annual benefits/health fair Apr. 4, 2013, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the TMB Auditorium.
 
Kyle Coulahan releases freshman album

Kyle Coulahan is making a name for himself in the country music industry. His freshman album is now available on itunes.
 
Instructions for Voting- March 21 SGA Spring General Elections

Online student voting for SGA Spring General Elections will take place Thursday, March 21 from 12:01 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Below are the candidates, followed by voting instructions.
 
Operation Ben: Gary Sinise and Lt. Dan Band to Perform May 19 Concert to Raise Funds to Build Home for Marine Sgt. Ben Tomlinson

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, named in honor FDNY 9/11 fallen Firefighter Stephen Siller, and the Gary Sinise Foundation, along with Jacksonville State University and community leaders are pleased to announce “Operation Ben” at JSU Stadium to honor Marine Sgt. Ben Tomlinson, who was paralyzed in Afghanistan in 2011 after he was shot by enemy fire.
 
Student art sale in Hammond Hall

Hosted by the JSU Art Alliance, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Mar. 22 in Hammond Hall
 
New Banner Finance User Training Apr. 4

The Office of Controller and Purchasing will hold a New Banner Finance User training session on Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in Room 241 Self Hall. The training will cover the basics of Banner Finance for the new user.
 
Houston Cole Library Offering Curbside Service During Storm Cleanup

With the Library building closed to the public due to storm damage, beginning Wednesday, 20 March, the Library will offer curbside service to deliver circulating items to students, faculty, and staff.
 
UPDATED MARCH 20, 7:57 a.m.- Campus Services, Facilities Affected by March 18 Storm

Please continue to monitor this page for updates on campus facilities closures and service interruptions in the wake of the March 18 storm.
 
New York Philharmonic's Alan Baer to Perform in Concert with JSU Chamber Winds on March 21

The Chamber Winds will host special guest artist Alan Baer, an American tubist who is principal tuba for the New York Philharmonic, during a March 21 concert at JSU. He will perform the James Woodward Tuba Concerto for Tuba and Wind Band with the JSU Chamber Winds. Dr. James Woodward is a JSU music professor of theory and composition.
 
JSU Music Department to Host 6th Annual Honors Recital

The JSU Music department will be hosting the 6th Annual Honors Recital on April 6, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. in the Mason Hall Performance Center.
 
Important Storm-Related Info for Campus Inn Residents

Due to recent storm activity in Campus Inn efficiency apartments, the Department of University Housing and Residence Life is prepared to offer temporary housing to those students whose units were affected.
 
SGA Spring General Elections Will Be March 21

The JSU Student Government announces the Spring General Election, which will be held via online ballot on March 21. Students can hear the candidates for SGA President, Vice President of Student Senate (VPSS), Vice President of Organizational Affairs (VPOA) and Vice President of Student Activities (VPSA) in a public debate on March 18.
 
JSU Field Schools Host Environmental Education Association of Alabama Conference at Little River Canyon Center

Over two hundred Alabama and Georgia teachers gathered at Jacksonville State University’s Little River Canyon Center for the 24th Annual EEAA Conference. The event began on Thursday night, March 7 with Dr. Thomas Bice, Superintendent of Alabama Department of Education, speaking about changes in the state’s education system. The conference ended Saturday, March 9 after three days of educational sessions and field trips.
 
JSU to Host Portion of John Pelham Commemorative Celebration

During the weekend of March 16-17, the City of Jacksonville will hold a commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the death of Major John Pelham, CSA, dubbed The Gallant Pelham by General Robert E. Lee. The field in front of Kennamer Hall on the JSU Campus will be one of four encampment sites throughout the city where reenactors dressed in period clothing will pitch their tents for the weekend and share with the city what it was like to live during the Civil War era.
 
"Town & Gown"- JSU community shares love of reading and promotes literacy

“Books can take you anywhere,” JSU President Dr. Bill Meehan told a group of elementary students at Jacksonville Christian Academy (JCA) during their recent Read Around the World week...
 
The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA and area chambers of commerce will offer one-on-one counseling.

The Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA and area chambers of commerce will offer one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners at no charge during the month of April. Please note this is not a seminar and appointments are necessary. All appointments will be held in the respective chamber offices.
 
Jacksonville State University Outdoor Adventure Club to host a Field Day.

The Outdoor Adventure Club and Mountain High Outfitters have decided to bring in the first of Spring with a "get out and play" field day. We'll have a rock-climbing wall, food, hammocks set up, a live band, giveaways, food, tug-of-war, slack-lines, and so much more!
 
Nominations Sought for JSU Employee of the Month

The JSU Employee of the Month program is an excellent way to acknowledge the "above and beyond" service of an employee or co-worker.
 
Bibb Graves HVAC Replacement Project Schedule for Weeks 3-4: March 16-31

Work continues on the HVAC replacement project in Bibb Graves Hall. Following is a schedule of work to be performed from March 16-31.
 

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