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

Story Index
1. Prof. Borstorff Receives Multiple Honors
2. UPD Sponsoring Bicycle Safety Class March 20
3. HR Sponsoring Health Fair April 13, 14
4. 'Safe Spring Break' Program Offered Thursday
5. Youth Leaders Visit JSU
6. How to Send Photos With Publicity Requests
7. Rotaract Elections March 18
8. Gospel Choir Concert April 4
9. Holocaust Commemoration Scheduled for April 1
10. English Dept. Lecture Series Presents 'Translations From Italian'
11. 'Male Auction' Set for Women's History Month
12. Fun Day on Quad and Student Appreciation Day April 15
13. Digest Search Engine Now Working
14. Franz Joseph Haydn Concert Tues., April 13
15. 'Cock Stock' to be Held April 20
16. Disaster Institute Training Program April 2 - 3
17. Drama Dept. Hosts Season's End Party April 3
18. Dr. Ketterer to Address Academe March 16
19. Writer's Club Calls for Literary Submissions
20. English Dept. Offering Three Programs
21. This Program Gets Really Deep
22. VSG Offering Cash Prizes in Writing Contest
23. Mamma Mia! Tickets Available Via Alumni Office
24. Photographer, Author to Speak March 18
25. University Licensing Statement
26. Two Exhibitions to Show Student Works
27. Dr. Meehan's Radio Guest This Week

Prof. Borstorff Receives Multiple Honors

Dr. Patricia Borstorff, associate professor of management at Jacksonville State University, has been invited to travel to Oxford, England, to take part in a discussion of educational issues, and she also recently received the Augustus Dean Edwards Professor of the Year Award. "This has been an incredible year for me," said Borstorff. "I am thankful for the many opportunities that I have had to represent JSU in many different venues." Borstorff will take part in the 2004 session of the Oxford Round table dealing with international trade issues of the US, European Union, and the World Trade Organization. The session is from August 1 through August 6 and is held at Oxford University. There will be 40 members at the Round Table from around the world. MORE>>>

UPD Sponsoring Bicycle Safety Class March 20

The University Police Department will host a Bicycle Safety Class on Saturday March 20, 2004 at Salls Hall. The class will be held from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Any persons that are interested should contact Sgt. Carl Preuninger at 256-782-5709 or preuninger@jsu.edu. There is no fee for this class.

HR Sponsoring Health Fair April 13, 14

A health fair offering numerous free screening tests will be sponsored by Human Resources April 13 and 14. Employees must schedule appointments to attend on those days between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. Call HR at Ext. 5007 to reserve your time. Allow 15 minutes for the visit. The fair will be held in Montgomery Building Auditorium. MORE>>>

'Safe Spring Break' Program Offered Thursday

The JSU Peer Educators will be sponsoring the "Have A Safe Spring Break" program from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 18 in the parking lot in front of Stephenson Hall. JSU students are invited to come by and drive a golf cart using the "impaired vision" goggles, which simulate the effects of drinking and driving. For more information contact Counseling and Career Services at Ext. 5475 or send e-mail to rnaugher@jsu.edu.

Youth Leaders Visit JSU

More than two dozen participants from area high schools toured Jacksonville State University as part of their participation in the Youth Leadership Calhoun County on March 11. Once each month the students visit key places and people within the county in an effort to learn more about leadership and responsible participation in the affairs of the community. MORE>>>

How To Send Photos With Publicity Requests

Thanks to Webmaster Chris Newsome, it's now much easier to submit photos along with your announcements, news releases, and other publicity. The News Bureau's on-line Communications Request form has been improved so that you can attach photos when submitting your requests by clicking the form's "browse" button and attaching images stored on your computer. The form is available by clicking the Communications Request button on the menu at upper left (it's also available on the News Bureau web site at news.jsu.edu). Need help? Just drop an e-mail to alharris@jsu.edu.

Rotaract Elections March 18

The Rotaract Club, a college division of the Rotary Club sponsored by JSU's International House, will hold elections for all offices at 9 p.m. on Thurs., March 18 at the International House. Candidates will speak and the election will follow. For further information, contact Dr. J. Ketterer at 782-8304.

JSU Gospel Choir Concert April 4

The Jacksonville State University Gospel Choir will perform in concert at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 4 in Leone Cole Auditorium on campus. Admission is free. For further information contact Dr. Myrtice Collins at 782-5545.

Holocaust Commemoration Scheduled For April 1

The annual Jacksonville State University commemoration of the Holocaust of World War II will be April 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Stone Center Theater. The keynote speaker will be Max Steinmetz of Birmingham, a survivor of Auschwitz (Birkenau) and Dachau. Others participating in the remembrance, which is sponsored by JSU's Student Government Association, are from the university community and the community at large. The public is invited. MORE>>>

English Dept. Lecture Series Presents 'Translations From Italian'

The English Department Lecture Series will present "Translations from Italian, Old and New," a lecture by Dr. Carmine DiBiase, associate professor of English, at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 29 in 1103A Cole Library. Admission is free. For further information contact Teresa Reed at 782-5456 or at treed@jsu.edu.

'Male Auction' Set for Women's History Month

The African American Association and the Office of Multicultural Services will sponsor a Male Auction on Thurs., April 1 in recognition of Women's History Month . The auction will be held in Leone Cole Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. For further information contact Mr. David L. Zeigler at dzeigler@jsu.edu or at 782-5275.


Fun Day on Quad and Student Appreciation Day April 15

The Department of Multicultural Services will host Student Appreciation and Fun Day on the Quad on Mon., April 15 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The JSU community is invited to come out for free food (hotdogs, hamburger, chicken, fish, ribs, beans, and mac and cheese) and games (3 points shoot-out, volleyball tourney, ROTC Victory Wall and much more). Other sponsors include University Housing, African American Association, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. For further information contact Mr. David L. Zeigler at dzeigler@jsu.edu or at 782-5275.

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.

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 >>>

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.

---

Submit items for the JSU Digest by using the request form at http://www.jsu.edu/cgi-bin/newswire/request. Announcements will be issued the day after they are submitted, except those submitted on Fridays (those will be dispatched the following Monday). We reserve the right to edit for style and length.

---

Compiled and edited by Al Harris, JSU News Bureau

Published by the Jacksonville State University News and Publications Office
700 Pelham Road North
Jacksonville AL 36265
256-782-5828
news.jsu.edu

.