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Friday, February 4, 2005 Please refresh your browser to view the latest edition. *****New Announcements***** Style Matters Blue on a red heart day? Softball Fan and Fun Day Feb. 6 Memorial Concert Feb. 6 Inaugural Event for Kaleidoscope Feb. 10 Kaleidoscope Schedule Announced Blackboard Training Workshop Feb. 10 Political Science Doughnut Sale Now 'til February 10 Choosing a Major and Career Workshop Feb. 10 Little River Canyon Winter Hike Feb. 12 HIV/AIDS Workshop Feb. 15 Stephenson Hall Closed Friday, Feb. 18 Stress Management Workshop Feb. 24 Alumni Office Hosts Trip to "Hairspray" Matinee Feb. 26 Higher Education Day is March 3 Houston Cole Library Begins Collaborative Digital Project Legislative Update from HEP Employee Assistance Program Survey of Interest Black History Month Events

*****Recent Announcements*****

Fundraiser for JSU's CDC

Rufus D. Kinney Receives Distinguished Service Award

JSU'S Delta Sigma Theta Honored for Community Service

Students Raise $5,808 for Tsunami Relief Efforts

Surplus Equipment Sale Raises More Than $2,000

Mark your calendar! Flu shots are now available!

JSU Peer Educator Interest Meeting Feb. 16 & 17

Hammond Hall Art Gallery Features Juried Student Show Feb. 1-23

Volunteers Needed for 2005 EnviroBowl State Competition Feb. 4

Entries for JSU Writer's Club Something Else Contest Due Feb. 7

Alan Brown to Speak at JSU Library Feb. 22

Faculty Scholar Lecture Features Dr. Safaa Al-Hamdani Feb. 22

"Big Man On Campus" Talent Show March 16

Annual Retirement Planning Seminar March 31

President Meehan's Quarterly Report to Board of Trustees

VPASA Quarterly Report to Board of Trustees

JSU’s Employee of the Year also Serves in National Guard

Service Pin List 2004

Spring 2005 NEAPA Class at New McClellan Academy

Photo Feature: Equine Research Facility

Dr. Hamissou Researches Diet of Prehistoric Man in Alabama

President Meehan's Radio Show this week features JSU Biologist Mijitaba Hamissou.

Cell Phones for Transplant Patients

Professor Hardy's Book Published

Student from Sri Lanka Talks about Tsunami

New McWhorter Scholarship

MCIS Schedule Update for May Term/Summer Semesters 2005

Sale of Surplus University Property

Graduate Scholarship, Stipend Available for News Writer

Photo Feature: Winter on the Susquehanna River

Photo Feature: Stone Wall, Broome Co., N.Y.

Photo Feature: Noccalula Falls After Heavy Rain

Photo Feature: Moths

Photo Feature: Frosty Morning, Springfield, OR

Photo Feature: Mayan Ruins at Chichén Itzá

Photo Feature: Boat Docked, Seattle
Artificial Turf to be Installed in Paul Snow Stadium

Book A Symbol of Perseverance for Alumnus Emanuel Yarbrough

JSU Drama & Music Departments Present The Mystery of Edwin Drood

JSU Students Get Rare Opportunity on Sea Lab

Wellness Center Schedule for Cholesterol Screenings

Dr. Cline Receives Award

Great Smoky Mountains Environmental Education/Arts Workshop, 2005

Beware of Internet Fraud

2005 Miss JSU Pageant Airs This Week on WJXS TV24

JSU Fall 2004 President's/Deans' Lists

JSU Receives Good News from SACS

JSU Tsunami Relief

Upcoming JSU Jazz I Events

JSU Writer's Club Spring 2005 Poetry Contest

Order Parking Decals Online

Online Parking Violations Appeal Procedure

Photo Archive Now Available

Tsunami Disaster Relief Fraud Alert

UPD Reports New Stop Signs Installed

UPD Steps Up Decal Enforcement


Style Matters

"The Division of Institutional Advancement has created the university's first style and usage manual (http://www.jsu.edu/news/jsustylebook/) to promote consistency in university publications. To promote awareness of the new guidelines, which are based on the 15th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style, beginning today the University News Bureau will offer occasional comments on style in this space. To begin the series, some of the greatest areas of inconsistency found in JSU publications are cited here. MORE >>>

Inaugural Event for Kaleidoscope Feb. 10

"Beyond the Window: Readings from the Pen of Catherine Downing" is the inaugural event for Kaleidoscope 2005, Jacksonville State University's spring arts festival. The reading is Thursday, February 10 at 7:30 p.m. on the 11th floor of Houston Cole Library. The public is invited, and there is no admission charge. MORE >>>

Higher Education Day is March 3

The Higher Education Partnership would like to encourage university leaders to attend Higher Education Day on March 3. The day begins with a rally to be held on the front steps of the Alabama State House, followed by a free barbeque lunch on the lawn of the State Capitol.  Following lunch, students interested in careers or internships are invited and encouraged to attend the Alabama Jobs 2005 Career and Internship Fair at the RSA Activities Center, 3 blocks down from the State Capitol.  Students are encouraged to bring resumes. The job fair is sponsored by the Partnership, Business Council of Alabama and the Alabama Association of Colleges and Employers. MORE >>>

Choosing a Major and Career Workshop Feb. 10

Counseling and Career Services will host a workshop for students on how to choose a major and plan a career. The program will be held from 3 to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10 in Theron Montgomery Building Room 303. For more information, call 782-5475.

HIV/AIDS Workshop Feb. 15

The Office of Counseling and Career Services will hold a workshop titled "HIV/AIDS, Know the Facts." This workshop is informative, and testing is confidential. The program will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15 in Theron Montgomery Building auditorium.

Stress Management Workshop Feb. 24

Counseling and Career Services will hold a workshop called "Stress Management 101" from 3 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24 in Room 303 Theron Montgomery Building.

Kaleidoscope Schedule Announced

Jacksonville State University has announced the schedule of events for this year's Kaleidoscope, the month-long performing arts festival. This year's festival theme is "Tradition in the Arts." Each event will relate to an artistic tradition of the past, the present, and even the building of future traditions. MORE >>>

Blue on a red heart day?

The evidence is everywhere that February 14, dear old Valentine’s Day, is not far away. Stores decorate with red hearts and display flowers and boxes of candy and cards. Love is in the air and everyone is happy, right? Not so for everyone. Being alone on Valentine’s Day can create the blues for singles. MORE >>>

Stephenson Hall Closed Friday, Feb. 18

Stephenson Hall gym will be closed on Friday morning, February 18. No one will be allowed to set up for Preview Day before 1:30 p.m. on Friday. The gym will be available for setup from 1:30 until 4:15 p.m. only. Participants should arrange to have someone set up their displays only during this time. MORE >>>

Houston Cole Library Begins Collaborative Digital Project

Jacksonville State University's Houston Cole Library has begun its contribution to Alabama’s first statewide digital repository, Alabama Mosaic (www.alabamamosaic.org).  The Alabama Mosaic Web site houses The Cornerstone Project, a unique collection of digitally accessible manuscripts, images, music, and other primary resources related to Alabama history.  The materials included in The Cornerstone Project have been digitized from the special collections of Alabama libraries, archives, historical societies, and other repositories.  The project was made possible through the efforts of the Network of Alabama Academic Libraries (NAAL) consortium, of which Houston Cole Library is a member. MORE >>>

Intermediate Blackboard Training Workshop Feb. 10

Jacksonville State University's Office of Distance Education is offering a workshop, Intermediate Blackboard Training, for faculty, staff, and administrators. The workshop will help provide employees with additional skills in the Blackboard e-learning software for conducting online, supplemental, or workshop courses and is intended for individuals who have already completed Introductory Blackboard Workshop or its equivalent. MORE >>>

Legislative Update from HEP

The Higher Education Partnership presents its view of the 2005 legislative session in this summary. MORE >>>

Little River Canyon Winter Hike Feb. 12

Experience the challenge and splendor of Little River as geologist Kelly Gregg guides you on a 6-mile adventure through DeSoto State Park and along Little River on Saturday, February 12. Teachers will receive .5 CEU credits for participating on this hike. MORE >>>

Fundraiser for JSU's CDC

Jacksonville State University's Child Development Center at McClellan has begun a new ongoing fundraiser. Drop off empty inkjet cartridges, empty laser cartridges, or used cell phones to help the programs at JSU's CDC. A drop-off box is on the first floor of Bibb Graves. For more information, please call 782-8600.

Students Raise $5,808 for Tsunami Relief Efforts

The Jacksonville State University SGA, Baptist Campus Ministry, and other campus groups concluded their efforts for the JSU Tsunami Relief Fund drive by presenting a check to the Alabama Baptist Disaster Team for $5,808.50.  The presentation took place at the Monday, January 31 SGA meeting.  Organization leaders say all of the contributions from faculty, staff, students, and the community were appreciated. MORE >>>

Surplus Equipment Sale Raises More Than $2,000

Jacksonville State University raised more than $2,000 for scholarships on February 1 when officials opened sealed bids for surplus property. Proceeds from the sale go into the university's general fund and are earmarked for scholarships.
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Softball Fan and Fun Day Feb. 6

Softball Fan and Fun Day is scheduled for Sunday, February 6 at University Field beginning at 2 p.m. This event is free to everyone and free popcorn and soda will be served. There will be door prizes and games for fans. Homerun Derby will be one of the games. This is a great way for fans to meet the softball team and enjoy the day.

Alumni Office Hosts Trip to "Hairspray" Matinee Feb. 26

The Jacksonville State University Alumni Office is hosting a trip to the Fox Theatre in Atlanta to see a 2 p.m. matinee of the musical "Hairspray" on Saturday, February 26. Tickets are $55 each and a bus will be provided from JSU. For more information, contact the Alumni Office at 256-782-5404. MORE >>>

Rufus D. Kinney Receives Distinguished Service Award

Phi Eta Sigma, the nation’s oldest and largest freshman honor society, presented its Distinguished Service Award to Jacksonville State University English instructor Rufus D. Kinney, chapter adviser at JSU. Kinney has assisted approximately 1,300 academically motivated JSU students with membership in Phi Eta Sigma during his 20 years of service. The chapter has had nine Founders Fund scholarship recipients in the past 20 years, including one in each of the last six years. The JSU chapter is usually represented at the Phi Eta Sigma national conventions. MORE >>>

JSU'S Delta Sigma Theta Honored for Community Service

The Higher Education Partnership (HEP) has recognized Jacksonville State University’s Delta Sigma Theta sorority for outstanding contributions to the community for their program called Passport to Womanhood, which was conducted in connection with the Student Government Association. Delta Sigma Theta was among 11 groups honored at HEP’s recent Future Leaders of Higher Education banquet in Montgomery. MORE >>>

Service Pin List 2004

Service pins were awarded at the annual staff awards luncheon on December 20. Those receiving pins are cited here. MORE >>>

JSU’s Employee of the Year also Serves in National Guard

In December, Ms. Przedwojewski was named JSU’s Employee of the Year after only four years on the job, and one of those she spent in Iraq as a member of the National Guard. Supervisor of landscaping and grounds is Steven “Beaver” Johnston. He said he nominated Ms. Przedwojewski based on her good attitude, her loyalty to the university, and her good work ethic. MORE >>>



JSU Peer Educator Interest Meeting Feb. 16 & 17

Are you interested in becoming a JSU Peer Educators? If accepted into the class, you will receive a 3 hr. course credit. Want to know more? Please make plans to attend a Peer Educator Interest Meeting, February 16 & 17, Theron Montgomery Building Room 303 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. For more information contact Fred Mays, Counseling and Career Services, Ext. 5475 or fmays@jsu.edu.

Spring 2005 NEAPA Class at New McClellan Academy

Fifty-four area men and women will enjoy the honor of becoming the first class to graduate from the new facilities of Northeast Alabama Police Academy at McClellan, which provides state-mandated training for Alabama peace officers. The academy was formerly located in Brewer Hall on the main JSU campus. However, they recently moved into the new facilities in Fort McClellan's Building 3180. The academy provides critical physical fitness training as well as an academic instruction, it offers cadets a golden opportunity to succeed as newly recruited police officers. The spring commencement ceremony will be on March 24 at 11:00 a.m. at the academy on McClellan. MORE >>>

Political Science Doughnut Sale Now 'til February 10

Political Science Model Arab League Doughnut Sale Now 'til February 10. For more information contact Lori Owens, Political Science, Ext. 5106 or ljowens@jsu.edu.

Mark your calendar! Flu shots are now available!

Flu shots will be given on Saturday, February 12, 2005, at the Public Health Department located at 3400 McClellan Boulevard (next to Top of the River) from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. These benefits are provided free of charge through the Worksite Wellness Program for PEEHIP (BCBS or Southland) participants and their adult dependents (spouse and dependent children ages 18 - 25) that are on your contract. You must present your BCBS or Southland insurance card to receive these benefits. Be sure to wear clothing that will allow you to easily expose your upper arm.

Professor Hardy Co-Authors Books

Dr. Bill Fielding, dean of commerce and business, and Dr. Bill Scroggins, head of finance, economics, and accounting, congratulate Professor Ben Hardy upon publication of his new book, Thompson-West Nutshell on Workers' Compensation and Employee Protection Laws.  Dr. Hardy is one of only ten business professors throughout the nation to author a book in this series.  Dr. Hardy had two co-authors on Nutshell. He is also the co-author of three other Thompson-West books.

Dr. Hamissou Researches Diet of Prehistoric Man in Alabama

JSU biologist Mijitaba Hamissou, from Niger, recently helped JSU’s Archeological Research Lab in their quest to learn more about foods eaten by inhabitants of Fort Payne between 10,500 BC and 1,000 AD. Dr. Hamissou in recent years has focused on how stressed plants cope with the effects of animals, insects, man, pollution, and the environment. He says the study of plant stress is vital because it reveals how to make plants healthier. MORE >>>

Cell Phones for Transplant Patients

Jacksonville State University students are collecting used cell phones to benefit people waiting for organ transplants and who might need to make an emergency call. The JSU Freshman Forum is conducting its third annual Project Valentine through February 28. Members will be collecting used cell phones for organ transplant patients in case they need to make life-saving 911 phone calls for free.  Old cell phones can be turned over to the Office of Student Life, 402 Theron Montgomery Building, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please make sure the cell phones have batteries and chargers.  For more information contact Emily Williams at 782-5491. 

"Big Man On Campus" Talent Show March 16

Zeta Tau Alpha is looking for some talented men on JSU's campus. Any undergraduate or graduate male at JSU with any form of talent is welcome to participate! If you are interested in participating in our annual "Big Man On Campus" talent show to be held at Leone Cole Auditorium on March 16 at 8 p.m., please contact Cambrey Jordan at 782-7532 or cambrey_jordan@yahoo.com. Bring your singing voice, musical instrument, dance moves or even magic tricks to help raise money for a worthy cause! All proceeds from the event will be donated to further Breast Cancer Education and Awareness. The entry fee for contestants is $15 per indivdual or $30 for a group of 2 or 3. Admission charge is $2 per person.

Student from Sri Lanka Talks about Tsunami

Jacksonville State University student Nidharshi “Nish” Warusavitharana was visiting her relatives’ home in Colombo, Sri Lanka when the tsunami struck the capital city December 26. Nish turned on her television and heard part of a news broadcast, something about “more warnings following the great disaster.” She switched to another channel and watched an outdoor religious celebration taking place on a hill in Colombo. She noticed the celebrants turning to run and others crowding into the area. The photographer began interviewing people running onto the set. MORE >>>

Annual Retirement Planning Seminar March 31

The Office of Human Resources invites you to attend the 14th Annual Retirement Planning Seminar Thursday, March 31, 2005, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Cole Library 11th floor. The seminar will feature speakers from TIAA-CREF, Teacher's Retirement System and Social Security. Individual benefit statements may be obtained from TRS and TIAA/CREF. If you wish to receive an individual benefit statement from these organizations, a form must be completed and returned to Human Resources by Monday, February 7, 2005.  The TRS and TIAA/CREF statements will be available the evening of the seminar. Please call Human Resources (ext. 5007) if you have questions. MORE >>>

Sale of Surplus University Property

A sale of surplus University property is planned for January 26 through January 31st as viewing dates. The sale will be sealed bid with items placed in various size lots. Bids will be opened FEBRUARY 1st 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in the Office of Purchasing Room 103 Bibb Graves Hall. Bids can be made starting JANUARY 26 THROUGH THE 31st. The sale items will be available for inspection at the JSU warehouse. Bid response sheets will be available when the items are inspected. MORE >>>

VPASA Quarterly Report to Board of Trustees

Dr. Rebecca Turner, vice president for academic and student affairs, delivered her quarterly report to the Board of Trustees at their meeting Monday, January 24. A review of the Vice President's report is presented here. MORE >>>

Graduate Scholarship, Stipend Available for News Writer

The Jacksonville State University News Bureau seeks applicants for a graduate assistant position that will be available in September 2005. Applicants must demonstrate excellent news writing skills by providing samples of recent published work. MORE >>>

Alan Brown to Speak at JSU Library Feb. 22

Friends of Houston Cole Library and the Alabama Humanities Foundation (AHF) will host a program about singing legend Hank Williams, Sr. on Tuesday, February 22 at 2:30 p.m. at JSU’s Cole library. MORE >>>

Artificial Turf to be Installed in Paul Snow Stadium

On Monday January 24, the Board of Trustees of Jacksonville State University voted to begin the process of installing artificial turf in Paul Snow Stadium. The actual start date of construction is unknown at this time; however, the project will be completed prior to next football season. This will change the usual availability of the stadium for various events during the spring. All requests for any event to be held in the stadium must be directed to Charles Ponder in the Athletic Department, Ext. 8090 or ponder@jsu.edu.

President Meehan's Quarterly Report to Board of Trustees

President Meehan delivered his report to the Board of Trustees at their quarterly meeting Monday, January 24. A review of the President's report is presented here. MORE >>>

2005 Miss JSU Pageant Airs This Week on WJXS TV24

The 2005 Miss JSU Pageant will be televised this week on WJXS TV24. JSU Television Services produced the event that was taped on January 15th using a CrossCreek Television production truck. It will be the first time that a Miss JSU pageant will be televised. Television Services personnel along with Communication Department students served as the crew for the production. The first airing will be Wednesday January 26 at 7 p.m. The pageant will also air Thursday January 27 at 10:30 p.m. and on Sunday January 30th at 1 p.m. Additional airings on TV24 are planned for the following week.

Faculty Scholar Lecture Features Dr. Safaa Al-Hamdani
Feb. 22

The Department of Biology cordially invites you to the Faculty Scholar Lecture "Utilization of Kudzu in Environmental Restoration" presented by Dr. Safaa Al-Hamdani. Dr. Al-Hamdani is the recipient of the Jacksonville State University Distinguished University Research Award. The lecture is scheduled for Tuesday, February 22 at Houston Cole Library, 11th Floor. A reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. in Room 1103-B, with the lecture following at 7:00 p.m. in Room 1103-A. There is no admission charge.

Hammond Hall Art Gallery Features
Juried Student Show Feb. 1-23

The Jacksonville State University Department of Art will host the annual Juried Student Show beginning on February 1 from 7-9 p.m. The event will be at the Hammond Art Gallery where the show will continue through February 23. Free refreshments will be served at the opening reception. For more information contact Tracy Reid, Art Department, at 782-8257 or treid@jsu.edu.

JSU Drama & Music Departments Present
The Mystery of Edwin Drood

The JSU Departments of Drama and Music will present The Mystery of Edwin Drood, a musical based on the unfinished Charles Dickens novel of the same name. Rupert Holmes wrote, composed and orchestrated the musical. The event will be at the Ernest Stone Performing Arts Center, Second Stage Theatre on February 17, 18, 19, 24, and 26 at 7 p.m. and February 20 and 27 at 2 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults; $9 for senior citizens and JSU personnel and $8 for students and military. Call for reservations: 782-5648.

Employee Assistance Program Survey of Interest

The Substance Abuse Committee is conducting an employee survey to determine the level of interest in an Employee Assistance Plan. An Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) is a confidential service offered by some employers that is designed to help employees cope with personal and family problems such as: alcoholism and drug abuse, financial and legal trouble, marital and psychological issues. The philosophy behind EAPs is that any psychological or emotional stress in an employee's life has the potential to cause physical or mental illness and, ultimately, to impair job performance. This survey will run for approximately two(2) weeks. Employee Assistance Program Survey of Interest

Book A Symbol of Perseverance for Alumnus
Emanuel Yarbrough

Sunlight, lilac blossoms, and an angel-like girl decorate the front of Emanuel Yarbrough’s book, Shadows of Dawn: A Poetic Revelation Renaissance. The title and glowing cover suggest hope, but the poems inside are about the sorrow that Yarbrough, a JSU alumnus, experienced during his youth. The poetry is about faith, too, and it is faith that has kept Yarbrough, 24, persevering to overcome poverty and the death of his parents. MORE >>>

JSU Students Get Rare Opportunity on Sea Lab

Three Jacksonville State University students sailed the Gulf of Mexico twice last fall in search of unknown species of marine life. Megan Baskin, Robert Dafoe, and Clifford J. Webb accompanied JSU Professor Frank Romano on trips to collect samples of mud and sand from the bottom of the Gulf. Graduate student Clifford J. Webb holds up an angel shark in the lab of the Gordon Gunter which was commissioned as a research vessel on Aug. 28, 1998 in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Dr. Romano was looking for microscopic life. MORE >>>

UPD Reports New Stop Signs Installed

Due to an increase in traffic near Kennamer Hall, the City of Jacksonville has installed new Stop Signs at the intersection of Cole Drive and the Gamecock Center parking area. “We strongly encourage all faculty, staff, and students to take extra precautions in this area.  Officers from our department have been working this area over the past few days and have issued several written warnings,” said Corporal Neil Fetner. MORE >>>

MCIS Schedule Update for
May Term/Summer Semesters 2005

Due to delays encountered with the Ayers Hall renovation, all summer math and computer science courses are scheduled to be taught in Bibb Graves and Merrill Building. In addition, math and computer science courses will be offered in May Term 2005. Refer to the JSU website schedule and to the Update for Spring 05 and SUM 05 for specific details.

Wellness Center Schedule for Cholesterol Screenings

The Wellness Center is continuing to offer Cholesterol Screenings (Lipid Profiles) to all JSU Faculty, Staff, their dependents and Retirees on Tuesdays (starting January 25) during the Spring Semester. All screenings are conducted in the Wellness Center (204 A Pete Mathews Coliseum). The screening is quick and easy and requires approximately 5 minutes of your time. MORE >>>

Concert Held as Memorial Feb. 6

On February 6, the Chancel Choir of the First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville will honor five former JSU faculty/staff and others by hosting the Memorial Hymn Festival and Organ Concert at 3 p.m. Featured on the organ will be Jamie McLemore, a renowned Birmingham organist.   Being honored are members of the church who are deceased. They are Mrs. Sharon Dempsey, Dr. Bill Koehler, Dr. Gaston Calvert, and Dr. John Van Cleave, all former professors, and Mrs. Clifford Coffee, who was affiliated with the JSU news staff and the Mimosa yearbook staff. MORE >>>

Upcoming JSU Jazz I Events

Jazz I has been invited to the 47th Annual Notre Dame Jazz Festival to be held during the end of February. This is the nation's longest running and most prestigous Jazz Festival and JSU was picked as 1 of only 10 groups nationally (out of many applicants) to perform at this year's festival. Dr. Chip Crotts, the Director of Jazz Studies and Assistant Professor of Trumpet at JSU, said, "This is an extremely high honor to be invited to Notre Dame and shows the quality of our jazz program not only regionally, but nationally as well." MORE >>>

Order Parking Decals Online

In an effort to better serve the campus community, the University Police Department has automated the procedure for purchasing parking decals.  The registration process is quick and easy.  Faculty, staff, and students must register online at police.jsu.edu.   Online registration is mandatory for all JSU faculty, staff, and students. Anyone wishing to apply for a handicap decal must register for their blue or red decal prior to applying for their JSU handicap decal at UPD. Students must register for their parking decal through the Student Access System (SAS) and pick up their decals at the Theron Montgomery Building Auditorium. Faculty and staff must register their vehicle through the Faculty & Staff Access System (FAS).  The University Police will begin enforcing parking rules and regulations on Monday January 17th. If you need assistance registering for your decal at police.jsu.edu, please contact UPD at 256-782-5050.  MORE >>>

Dr. Cline Receives Award

Dr. George Cline (JSU Biologist) who is also known as "Dr. Frog" has received two national awards from the USFS for his work through JSU Field Schools with the EPIC Frog Pond project. The awards represent commendation for the best interpretive project of the year and the best environmental program for technology transfer. Congratulations, Dr. Cline.

JSU Tsunami Relief

A group representing the University, SGA, the International House, the Wesley Foundation, and BCM met on Tuesday to formulate a plan of action. We are challenging the 80 organizations on our campus to give $1.00 per active member to this cause. In addition to this, we also will provide donation boxes on campus and around the community where students can give on January 25 and 26. We have set a goal of raising $10,000. The first $2,000 to $2,500 will be used to purchase a water purification pump to be taken to a village by Disaster Relief Teams from the Alabama Baptist Convention. All other proceeds will be donated through the American Red Cross. MORE >>>

JSU Writer's Club Spring 2005 Writing Contest in Poetry

The JSU Writer's Club is sponsoring a Spring 2005 writing contest in POETRY. The deadline for submission is March 4th, 2005. Please see Dr. Harding in the English Department in 215 Stone Center for submission requirements or email Randy Wilson, Club President, at historygrunt@bellsouth.net for more information. Top three finishers receive cash awards.

Tsunami Disaster Relief Fraud Alert

The FBI today is alerting the public to a variety of scams currently being facilitated online involving the solicitation of additional relief funds for the victims of the recent Tsunami disaster. The FBI, through the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), has received reports of websites being established purportedly to assist with collection and relief efforts. Complaints submitted to the IC3 have identified several schemes that involve both unsolicited in-coming emails (SPAM), as well as reports of responses to posted email addresses, to assist for a fee, in locating loved ones who may have been a victim of the disaster. A fraudulent relief donation website has also been detected containing an imbedded Trojan exploit which can infect the user’s computer with a virus if accessed. MORE >>>

Volunteers Needed for 2005 EnviroBowl State Competition

JSU's Environmental Policy and Information Center will host Legacy's 2005 EnviroBowl State Competition this year on Friday, February 4, 2005 at Martin Hall beginning at 8:30 a.m. If you would like to volunteer to help as a judge, scorekeeper or timekeeper, please call Ext. 8010 or stop by the EPIC office at 246 Martin Hall to sign up. Legacy will host six regional EnviroBowl Competitions throughout the state of Alabama for high school teams. Each team will answer science and environment related questions. The top three teams from each regional competition will advance to the state competition. For more information contact Denise Davis, Academic Affairs, at 782-8010 or ddavis@jsu.edu.

JSU Fall 2004 President's/Deans' Lists

Jacksonville State University students named to the President's List and Deans' List for the Fall Semester 2004 are cited here.  Students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average (all A's) are named to the President's List; those attaining all A's and B's, to the Deans' Lists. MORE >>>

JSU Fall 2004 Graduation List

Fall commencement was held in Pete Mathews Coliseum, Saturday, 18 December at 10:00 a.m. for candidates receiving degrees from the College of Education and Professional Studies and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and at 2:00 p.m. for candidates receiving degrees from the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Commerce and Business Administration. Distinguished graduates include Emily Noelle Padgett, of Rome, GA, who graduates with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Following close behind are Donna Mae Hairston, of Ft. Payne, AL, with a near perfect GPA of 3.99; Meredith Layne Toney, of Gadsden, AL, with a 3.97 GPA; Janis Presley Atkinson, of Steele, AL, with a 3.97 GPA; and Michael Pody, of Piedmont, AL, who also graduates with a 3.97 GPA. MORE >>>

Great Smoky Mountains Environmental Education and the Arts Workshop, 2005

Join JSU Field Schools Coordinator, Renee Morrison, for a fun-filled, inspirational weekend (February 25-27, 2005), dedicated to using the arts to teach environmental education deep in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Renee will be teaching a session entitled “The Nature of Drama: Imagine, Enact & Reflect through Creative Play.” Reservations must be made by December 23, 2004. MORE >>>

JSU Receives Good News from SACS

JSU recently received good news from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) at its December 2004 meeting in Atlanta. The commission accepted JSU's first monitoring report addressing seven recommendations with no additional reporting required. Dr. Meehan expressed his gratitude to those who contributed to writing the monitoring report, submitted in September 2004. In particular, Dr. Louise Clark, Dr. Joe Delap, and Mr. Tim Smith are acknowledged for their preparation of the final report. JSU's reaffirmation of accreditation by SACS in December 2004 extends to 2014, according to Dr. Rebecca O. Turner, vice president for academic and student affairs.

Online Parking Violations Appeal Procedure

The University Police Department would like to remind all faculty, staff, and students that effective January 1, 2005, all parking or moving violation appeals must be submitted online at police.jsu.edu. The University Police will no longer accept walk in appeals after December 31, 2004. If you have any questions, please contact Parking Services at 256-782-5835.

Greek Leaders Elected for 2005

JSU's Office of Student Life is very proud to announce the results from the most recent Greek elections. These new leaders will experience a great deal of leadership training in the spring semester. “The Workshop,” held from January 5 – 6, 2005 at the Alabama 4-H Center, will begin this leadership training. The leaders of our Greek community will outline goals for 2005 and develop our own Greek Life Mission Statement. Students selected to represent their chapters and governing councils for the 2005 calendar year are cited in this listing. MORE >>>

JSU Offers New Course for All Jazz Enthusiasts

Jazz enthusiasts can now study their favorite music genre for college credit or simply for fun. Jacksonville State University instructor Kevin Mobbs will teach the new course, History of American Jazz, which includes the origins and development of jazz.  Registration is January 5 - 10 and the course begins January 10. It will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:45 to 2:15 p.m. MORE >>>

Photo Archive Now Available

More than 30 entries (including series and single photos) have been added to the photo feature archive now available at http://www.jsu.edu/news/photofeature-archives.html . Everyone is invited to submit photos by e-mailing them to alharris@jsu.edu.

Beware of Internet Fraud

University students, faculty, and staff are currently being targeted by an internet “fishing scam”. Hackers are targeting university internet users by posing as legitimate businesses. Hackers are contacting internet users via e-mail posing as financial institutions or prominent businesses. In the e-mail to the internet user, the hacker requests that the recipient update their financial information online. The hackers use the information from the e-mail to draft financial assets and to set up fraudulent checks and credit cards.
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UPD Steps Up Decal Enforcement

The University Police Department is increasing their efforts to get everyone at JSU to register their vehicles. Officers have been forced to boot 14 vehicles in the last three weeks. Many students have failed to register for their decal this semester.  In an effort to motivate students to register their vehicles, the Chanticleer will begin printing the names of persons who are booted each week.  To avoid having your name on the boot list, register your vehicle online at police.jsu.edu. MORE >>>


President Meehan's Radio Show

Dr. Mijitaba Hamissou talks about plant research at Jacksonville State University. Tune in here or go to president.jsu.edu.

   


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