Congratulations to Sherry Taylor of Internal Audit, JSU's Employee of the Month for March.

Story Index
1.Digest Search Engine Now Working
2. Franz Joseph Haydn Concert Tues., April 13
3. 'Cock Stock' to be Held April 20
4. Disaster Institute Training Program April 2 - 3
5. Drama Dept. Hosts Season's End Party April 3
6. 14 Selected as Peer Counselors
7. Smart Growth Initiatives Gaining Momentum in Ala.
8. Dr. Ketterer to Address Academe March 16
9. Writer's Club Calls for Literary Submissions
10. English Dept. Offering Three Programs
11. This Program Gets Really Deep
12. VSG Offering Cash Prizes in Writing Contest
13. Mamma Mia! Tickets Available Via Alumni Office
14. Photographer, Author to Speak March 18
15. University Licensing Statement
10. Registration Now Open
11. Two Exhibitions to Show Student Works
12. Dr. Meehan's Radio Guest This Week

Digest Search Engine Now Working

The JSU Digest search feature is now working (or, at least it passed a test Sunday evening....), and the redesign of the Digest and "News Wire" sites is nearing completion. Please alert us to any problems or errors you encounter by dropping an e-mail to alharris@jsu.edu. Thanks for your patience.

Franz Joseph Haydn Concert Tues.,
April 13

The Jacksonville State University/Community Orchestra will present a free concert featuring the music of Franz Joseph Haydn at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13 in the Performance Center of Mason Hall. The concert will include Haydn's Toy Symphony and Symphony No. 82, "The Bear." The program will also include the winner of this year's JSUCO Concerto Competition, Jeremy Benson, performing Haydn's Concerto For Flute and Orchestra in D Major. For further information call 782-5559.

'Cock Stock' To Be Held April 20

On April 20th, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia will be sponsoring their annual "Cock Stock" from 2 to 11 p.m. at The Rusty Nail. Admisson will be $5 for people 21 and over, and $7 for persons under 21. Any bands interested in playing at "Cock Stock" please contact Damien Gaiters at vicepresident@jsusinfonia.org.

Disaster Institute Training Program
April 2 - 3

Jacksonville State University's Institute for Emergency Preparedness and the JSU Disaster Team are sponsoring the second annual Disaster Training Institute on campus April 2 through 3. The training, provided free by the American Red Cross, will give participants the fundamentals of how to provide mass care or family services, how to conduct damage assessments, and how to manage logistics in a disaster. This year's event also features two new training courses, "Public Affairs in Disaster" and "Weapons of Mass Destruction." The institute is open to all JSU students, faculty, and staff on a first-come, first-served basis. Register early to reserve your place. For more information, or to register, call 782-8214 or e-mail iep2@jsu.edu.

Drama Dept. Hosts Season's End Party
April 3

Alpha Psi Omega, an honor fraternity for drama students, will hold an end-of-the-year celebration for the drama department beginning at 6 p.m. at Remington Hall (formerly the Officer's Club at McClellan). The admission charge, in advance: $18/person, $35/couple; at door: $21/person, $40/couple. Fingerfood will be served beginning at 6 p.m., awards ceremony begins at 7, and festivities thereafter. For further information contact Jared Wright at jaredcwright@hotmail.com or call 435-5803.

14 Selected as Peer Counselors

Jacksonville State University's Office of Student Life recently selected 14 students to serve as 2004 Peer Counselors. The Orientation Team is an organization dedicated to the promotion of the first-year experience with these students serving as role models, mentors, and friends to the incoming students. Every year, these fourteen students are chosen to make up the team that helps students make the transitional adjustment into college life.MORE>>>

Smart Growth Initiatives Gaining Momentum in Alabama

"It's described differently as smart growth, sustainable development and long-range planning, but most call this week's actions taken by the Alabama House of Representatives as nothing more than good old fashioned common sense," said House Speaker Seth Hammett. MORE>>>


Dr. Ketterer to Address Academe March 16

Dr. Jay Ketterer, director of Jacksonville State University's International House, will be the speaker at this month's Academe meeting. His presentation will be on the topic "International Initiatives and Opportunities at JSU." The Academe meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 16, at 3:15 p.m. in 1103 B and C, Houston Cole Library. MORE>>>

Writer's Club Calls for Literary Submissions

The JSU Writer's Club is calling for submissions for the literary magazine, Something Else. Short stories, essays, and drama will be accepted. The Writer's Club meets Thursdays at 4 p.m. on the seventh floor of Cole Library. MORE>>>

English Dept. Offering Three Programs

The Jacksonville State University English Department will offer three spring and summer projects to teachers and middle-grade students. Available are: The Writing Instruction Technology Conference, Writing Project Summer Institute for Teachers, and the Language Arts Olympiad. MORE>>>

This Program Gets Really Deep

Jacksonville State University's "Deep Canyon Hike" is the most challenging Little River Canyon Field School hike of the year. The public is invited to join JSU's Kelly Gregg for an unforgettable view of one of Alabama's natural wonders, Little River Canyon National Preserve on Saturday, April 3. MORE>>>

VSG Offering Cash Prizes in Writing Contest

The Jacksonville State University Virgin Scribe's Guild will hold its second annual writing contest with more than $300 in cash and prizes to be awarded. MORE>>>

Mamma Mia! Tickets Available Via Alumni Office

The Alumni Office has nine tickets remaining for the Birmingham production of the Broadway hit Mamma Mia. The $50 tickets are for grand tier seating during a 2 p.m. matinee performance on Saturday, April 10 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center. Call the Alumni Office at 782-5404. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, basis. At this time, no transportation is planned. Ticket information for other shows at the BJCC is available at www.mamma-mia.com/ustour/birmingham.asp.

Photographer, Author to Speak
March 18

Award-winning author Vicki Rozema of Harrison, Tenn., will speak at 7 p.m. Thurs., March 18 at a meeting of the Coosa Valley - Jacksonville State University Archaeological Society in Room 234 of Martin Hall. The public is invited. Ms. Rozema, a freelance writer and photographer, has published three widely acclaimed books on the Cherokees. Her first book, Footsteps of the Cherokees: A Guide to the Eastern Homelands of the Cherokee Indians, received the Award of Merit from the Tennessee Historical Commission. Her most recent book is Voices from the Trail of Tears. MORE >>>


University Licensing Statement

Important announcement for all employees about JSU's licensing contract and program. MORE >>>

Registration Now Open

Registration for the May, Summer I, Summer II and Fall terms is now open. Registration is based on the number of hours earned; the times are listed in the front of the schedule booklets. Schedule booklets are available in the departments on campus, in the Registrar's Office and on the web. Priority registration will continue through Friday, March 12. Registration will continue for each term until the due date for each term. The due dates for each term are also listed in the schedule booklets. Students must meet with their advisor prior to registration. For more information contact the registrar's office at 782-5400.

Two One-Act Operas to be Performed

After more the 15 years of the absence of opera in Jacksonville, the David L. Walters Department of Music will present two one-act operas May 27 to May 28 at 7 each evening in Stone Center Theater. The operas are Signor Deluso and Down in the Valley. Down in the Valley is written by Kurt Weill, a German-born American composer who was intstumental in melding opera and musical theater. The opera is about a young girl who is in love with a man who has been sentenced to death in a Birmingham jail for murdering a man. A series of flashbacks portray their love for each other and how the murder happened. Signor Deluso is a comedy of misconceptions composed by Thomas Pasatieri, the orchestrator for Finding Nemo. Celie is in love with a young man, Leon, but her father will not allow it. Deluso's wife believes he is having an affair with Celie. Deluso believes his wife is carrying on with Leon, who believes that Deluso is married to Celie. When the confusion finally reaches the boiling point, the pleasantly plump maid enters the fray to straighten everything out. For more information contact Dr. Nathan Wight at 782-5876.


Two Exhibitions to Show Student Works

There are so many Jacksonville State University student artists with outstanding work in this year’s BA & BFA Senior Show that the show has been split into two exhibitions. On Tuesday, March 30, the first show will begin from 7-9 p.m. with an opening reception. The display ends on April 9. The second show begins April 13 with opening reception taking place also between 7-9 p.m. It ends at April 29. MORE >>>

President Meehan's Radio Show

Dr. Brent Cunningham, professor of marketing, discusses consumer issues, including how to protect yourself from "puffery" and false claims. Tune in here or go to president.jsu.edu.

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