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Story Index

  1. Ann Wells Wins Top Honor
  2. Budget Manager Training May 6
  3. Feature: Atkins Diet Popular at JSU
  4. Hopper Dining Hall Hours
  5. Education Fund Established for Mencer Children
  6. Recycle Old Phone Books When New Ones Arrive
  7. Print Shop Announces Slight Increase in Prices
  8. Frog Pond Adventure May 1
  9. Print Shop Announces Slight Increase in Prices
10. Campus Physician's Summer Schedule
11. CCS Test Dates Posted
12. This Grandmother Enjoys Reverse Age Discrimination
13. Archaeology Tour April 24
14. Bilingual Spanish-English Hike
15. Reminder of Art Shows
16. Pinhoti Trail Hike: Dugger Mountain
17. Call for Nominations for Alumni Awards
18. Calhoun County Alumni Dinner May 6
19. Professor Zettili Is Dr. Meehan's Radio Guest This Week

Ann Wells Wins Top Honor

Ann Wells, the director of Jacksonville State University's Department of Continuing Education, received a top honor for the Department Monday, April 19, in Atlanta. The honor is called the 2004 Distinguished Program Award for Non-credit Programs. This award is presented by Region VII of the Association for Continuing Higher Education (ACHE). Staff resources from all three universities are involved in the program development, marketing, and maintenance of the programs. MORE >>>

Budget Manager Training May 6

The Office of Human Resources is coordinating a budget manager training and business procedures update from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, May 6 on the 11th floor of Cole Library.  This is an opportunity for budget managers to be informed of changes in business policies, ask questions, and clarify procedures.  The areas that will be represented are: human resources, mail center, comptroller, purchasing, physical plant, special services, and institutional effectiveness.  The session will begin at 8:30 and will end at approximately noon.  For more information contact Karen Davis at kdavis@jsu.edu or at Ext. 5007.

Feature: Atkins Diet Popular at JSU

Jacksonville State University psychology professor Claudia McDade has been eating the Atkins way for the past 30 years, starting when she developed hypoglycemia in her twenties. The diet is a high protein, low carbohydrate, weight-loss program that claims to increase energy, help people lose weight, and eradicate several illnesses. McDade said she feels better on the diet and believes it helps her avoid diabetes. "It's been my preventive," she said. The diet is so popular it apparently inspires criminal behavior, giving new meaning to "let's rustle up some supper."  Several law enforcement officers think it is responsible for cattle rustling.   Rural investigators told The Washington Post in April that cattle theft is on the rise due to low-carb dieters' demand for protein. Oddly, there has been no similar rise in chicken or fish thefts. MORE>>>

Hopper Dining Hall Hours

Next Tuesday, April 27, is Hopper Dining Hall's last day of normal operating hours for the regular semester. Beginning Wednesday, April 28, the facility will be open Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. until summer hours begin with May Term. The Food Court will be closed. For further information, call ext. 8123.

Education Fund Established for Mencer Children

An Education Trust Fund has been established at SouthTrust Bank for the children of Reggie Mencer.  The fund was set up to aid his wife Lori (a JSU employee) with the upcoming education cost of the four children:  Reggie, Jr., Joey, Elijah and Regina.  The funds can only be used for college education expenses for the children. Said Mark Jones, "Those of you who knew Reggie can attest to the fact that he was a very strong, loving, caring and special person.  If you would like to make a donation to the fund, just stop by any SouthTrust Bank and make donations to the the 'Mencer Children Fund.'"

Recycle Old Phone Books When New Ones Arrive

In conjunction with Earth Day, the JSU Geography Club and the JSU Telephone Center are asking everyone to recycle their 2003-2004 Calhoun County phone books by placing them in Campus Mail.  The Mail Center has agreed to collect the phone books for us.  The Geography Club will recycle them at the local recycling center in Anniston. The 2004-2005 Calhoun County phone books will be delivered to offices within the next week. For more information contact Mary MacArgel at Ext. 5990.

Print Shop Announces Slight Increase in Prices

Due to the costs of replacing outdated equipment and an increase in the cost of paper and other supplies, the Print Shop has announced a small increase in prices effective October 1. Advance notice of the change is being given to provide time for campus offices to adjust their printing budgets for the fall. This marks the first increase in several years. MORE>>>

Frog Pond Adventure May 1

Experience spring fever from a frog's point of view. Join JSU's "Dr. Frog" George Cline at 8 p.m. Sat., May 1 at the JSU Frog Pond in Choccolocco, AL, for an unforgettable evening of amphibian romance and swampy frog voices that require warmer nights of late spring. Fun for the entire family! Pre-registration is required. Admission: $5 adults, $1 children. Make reservations soon -- this program fills quickly.

Campus Physician's Summer Schedule

Effective Wednesday, April 21, 2004, the campus physician will begin his summer schedule. The physician will be available for appointments on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:00-10:00 am. Please call ext. 5310 to schedule an appointment.

CCS Test Dates Posted

Counseling and Career Services has posted standardized test dates for Summer 2004. Please go to http://www.jsu.edu/depart/ace/ccs/Tests/tests.html for more information.

This Grandmother Enjoys Reverse Age Discrimination

In a personal essay, Sherry Kughn writes the following. "It was 30 years ago when I attended Jacksonville State University as a freshman, and here I am back again getting my master's degree, this time in English. As a student commuting from Anniston during the early 1970s, I felt that gas prices were too high. Mother prepared lunches that I ate in my car, and I made sure I kept up with the raincoats and sweaters she placed in the trunk. I remember borrowing money from my father when I would run short toward the end of each month. As before, I'm commuting from Anniston. The price of gas is higher than ever. Mother no longer packs my lunches or outer gear, but she does call from across town to remind me of weather changes. I wish my father were alive for many reasons, though I no longer need a loan." MORE>>>

Archaeology Tour April 24


Come along with JSU archaeologist Harry Holstein for a guided tour of various sites throughout Cherokee and Dekalb counties beginning at 9 a.m. on Sat., April 24. Participants will visit the 19th century Cornwall Iron Furnace, a Spanish contact site at Coosa village, a rock shelter in use as early as 3000 B.C., and much more. This will be an unforgettable all-day event. Participants should bring their own food and drinks. Transportation is provided. Pre-registration is required. Deadline for registration is Tues., April 20, 2004. For more information or to register, call 782-5697.

Bilingual Spanish-English Hike


Join JSU's Field School on a walking tour of DeSoto State Park and Little River Canyon from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 24. Conducted primarily in Spanish, this moderately strenuous hike on well-maintained trails will give an introduction to local geology, archaeology, history, and native plants. The program is designed for individuals who are fluent or learning Spanish. Wear appropriate shoes and bring a camera, snacks and water. Pre-registration is required. For more information contact Denise Davis at 782-5697.

Earth Day Celebration April 22

Students For A Greener Campus, a Geography Club, will sponsor an Earth Day Celebration on the town square from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Thurs., April 22 with live music, free food, two drum circles, local organic produce, information on many environmental issues, arts and crafts, and much more. Bring items for recycling to be entered into a drawing to win prizes. For more information call Misty Dewberry at 256-490-2387.

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.

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.

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.

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

Professor Nouredine Zettili discusses the IMPACTSEED grant program for high school science teachers. Tune in here or go to president.jsu.edu.

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