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1. Government Job Hunt Assistance Today
2. Student Jobs Available at Up To $11/hr.
3.Field School Receives Top Honors
4. Advanced Blackboard Training April 19
5. UPD to Conduct Test of CSEPP Alert System for Residence Halls April 20
6. Reminder of Art Shows
7. 1950's Murder Mystery Dinner
8. CSEPP Training for Building Managers
9. Pinhoti Trail Hike: Dugger Mountain
10. Chamber Winds, Jazz Concert April 16
11. Call for Nominations for Alumni Awards
12. Dr. Zettili to Deliver Faculty Lecture April 20
13. Make Reservations Now for Calhoun County Alumni Dinner on May 6
14. Trustees Meet April 19
15. Towards Zero Begins April 15
16. Fun Day on Quad and Student Appreciation Day April 15
17. Two One-Act Operas Scheduled
18. Rick Bragg Is Dr. Meehan's Radio Guest This Week

Government Job Hunt Assistance Today

Mr. Tim Grey from Redstone Aersenal will hold workshops to assist on-line applications for federal government jobs. Sessions will be held at 3 and 4 p.m. in the third floor computer lab of Theron Montgomery Building on Wednesday, April 14. For more information contact Sarah Aultman or Tawana Roberts in Career Placement Services at 782-5482.

Student Jobs Available at Up To $11/hr.

The National Park Service is looking for four students to work at Little River Canyon National Preserve during the summer of 2004. The primary responsibilities for three positions will include collecting fees and to presenting educational programs at Canyon Mouth Day Use Area near Cedar Bluff, Alabama. A fourth position works with the maintenance division, picking up trash, mowing lawns and other duties. The positions will pay $10 to $11 per hour. MORE >>>

Field School Receives Top Honors

The Field School programs of Jacksonville State University received national top honors Monday for its partnership building and environmental education programs. At a luncheon held deep in the Shoal Creek Ranger District of the Talladega National Forest, Alabama Forest Supervisor Steve Rickerson presented awards to JSU and its partners. MORE >>>

Advanced Blackboard Training April 19

The Office of Distance Education is offering an "Advanced Blackboard® Training Workshop" for JSU faculty and staff from 1 until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 19. This is the third workshop in the series available on the Blackboard® course management system. Topics of this workshop include: an overview of on-line testing, proctoring, and evaluation procedures, policies and tips; gaining expertise in synchronous interaction methods in Blackboard®, such as virtual chat and lightweight chat; creation and deployment of on-line quizzes and surveys for students to take anywhere, anytime; applying security settings to exams; creating groups and managing student communication tools within groups. There is no fee for this workshop, and it is open to both faculty and staff who have minimal experience with the Blackboard® platform through either teaching or attending previous Blackboard training workshops. If you know additional JSU adjunct faculty or part-time JSU staff not on this e-mail list who might benefit from this training, please feel free to forward this message on to them. Further information about this workshop will be provided upon registration. To register, send an e-mail to srestaur@jsuc.edu with the subject header "enroll in Bb workshop." If you need further information on workshops provided, please refer to the Blackboard® Workshops for Instructors webpage. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Sherri Restauri at 782-8064.

UPD to Conduct Test of CSEPP Alert System for Residence Halls April 20

The Jacksonville State University Police Department will be conducting a limited test of the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) alert system on April 20, 2004 at 5 p.m. This test will only involve the JSU residence halls. The purpose of this test is to determine the effectiveness the telephonic notification system and to evaluate evacuation proceedures and shelter management. When notified, students located in JSU residence halls will be asked to proceed to their designated CSEPP shelter. When students arrive at the shelters they will be given a short information briefing and asked several questions to better determine how to improve the emergency alert system. The test should be concluded by 5:45 p.m. This excerise should not last more that 45 minutes. This exercise will only involve only students who are physically located in the residence halls at the time of the test. You may view the JSU CSEPP plan, learn where the CSEPP shelters are located and hear the different siren tones at: http://www.jsu.edu/depart/upd/csepp.html. If you have questions or comments concerning the test on April 20, 2004, please contact UPD at 782-5566 or upd@jsu.edu.

Reminder of Art Shows

The semester's second senior art show continues through April 29. Various media of student works will be displayed such as graphic arts, painting, photography, and ceramics. The twenty-fifth annual Mini-Works on Paper Exhibition begins May 4, with a reception that evening from 7 to 9 p.m., and the exhibit ends May 26. For further information call 782-5626 or email jgreene@jsu.edu.

1950's Murder Mystery Dinner

A rock star is killed and you can solve the murder. Alpha Phi Sigma presents a 1950's murder mystery dinner. The event will be held at the Gamecock center, Saturday, April 17, 2004. The show will begin at 4 p.m. and dinner will consist of an appetizer, salad, garlic bread, spaghetti, and dessert. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and students (ID required). Reservations are required and must be made by 5 p.m. Friday, April 16. For reservations call Allison George at 435-4839; messages are accepted. Payments will be made at the door; cash and check are accepted (checks should be made out to Alpha Phi Sigma). Join the fun and come dressed in 1950's attire.

CSEPP Training for Building Managers

The University Police Department will conduct Chemical Stockpile Emergency Prepardeness Plan (CSEPP) training for Jacksonville State University Building Managers on Friday April 16, 2004 at the Houston Cole Library at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The training class will be held in Room 1101C. Anyone having questions about the training can contact Corporal Neil Fetner at upd@jsu.edu or at 256-782-5566.

Pinhoti Trail Hike: Dugger Mountain

Dugger Mountain is one of Alabama's highest and most beautiful places. Take a hike with Keith Hudson of the Anniston Outdoor Association, Renee Morrison, JSU's Field School coordinator, and Jason Shelton, a JSU botanist, at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 17 amidst giant hardwoods, steep mountainsides, and tranquil, crystal-clear streams. Hikers should bring a daypack with food and water. Sturdy footwear and proper clothing are recommended. Pre-registration is required. To register or for more information e-mail Renee Morrison or call 782-5697.

Chamber Winds, Jazz Concert April 16

The JSU Chamber Winds and the JSU Jazz Ensemble will combine efforts beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 16 for their final concert of the semester. The event will be held in the Performance Center of Mason Hall. Both groups will feature internationally-known percussionist Steven Houghton as a guest performer. The JSU Chamber Winds are under the direction of Kenneth G. Bodiford, director of bands. The JSU Jazz Ensembel is under the direction of Dr. Chip Crotts, director of jazz studies. Admission is free.

Call for Nominations for Alumni Awards

The JSU Alumni Association is now taking nominations for the 2004 Alumni of the Year Awards, including the Outstanding Faculty Award. Please visit the alumni web page at www.jsu.edu/alumni to fill out a nomination form. All nominations must be turned in to the alumni affairs office no later than June 1.

Dr. Zettili to Deliver Faculty Lecture April 20

Professor Nouredine Zettili of the Department of Physical and Earth Sciences will present this year's Faculty Scholar Lecture beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20 in 1103-A Houston Cole Library. The public is invited. Dr. Zettili's address is titled, "Sweetest Thematic Melody of Physics?" Dr. Zettili is the recipient of Jacksonville State University's Distinguished Research Award.

Make Reservations Now for Calhoun County Alumni Dinner on May 6

The Calhoun County chapter of JSU's National Alumni Association will be hosting an alumni dinner at the International House on May 6th at 6:00 p.m. All JSU alumni who reside in Calhoun County are invited to attend. The dinner will be catered by Alexander's The Great Events and will cost $15.00. Dr. Kelly Gregg will be the evening's guest speaker on the topic of the Cherokee Trail of Tears. Dress will be semiformal (suits, dresses). Tickets are limited. For more information or to reserve seats, please call the alumni office at 256-782-5404 by the reservation deadline, May 3.

Trustees Meet April 19

The Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. on Mon., April 19 on the 11th Floor of Cole Library.

Towards Zero Begins April 15

The Jacksonville State University Drama Department and the honorary drama fraternity Alpha Psi Omega will present Towards Zero, by playwrights Gerald Verne and Agatha Christie, Thurs., April 15 through Sun., April 18. The play is directed by drama senior Chris West. The event raises funds each year for scholarships. The play is a mystery about Lady Tressilian, who is giving a party at her home on the coast of Cornwall. She invites Kay and Neville Strange; Audrey, Neville's ex-wife; and Mary Aldin, Lady Tressilian's secretary. Come see who gets murdered and who did it. Curtain times are 7 p.m. and on Sundays at 2 p.m. Box office hours are from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon. through Fri. Call 782-5648 for other information.

Fun Day on Quad & 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 (hot-dogs, 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.

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 instrumental 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.

President Meehan's Radio Show

Pulitzer Prize Winner Rick Bragg, a former New York Times reporter, talks about writing and his career. Tune in here or go to president.jsu.edu.

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