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Ronnie Smith Appointed JSU Trustee
Blackboard Showcase on May 20
Harm Reduction Training On May 11
JSU, Gadsden State to Dedicate Ford Center May 10
JSU's Houston Cole Library Offering Classical Music Online
Two Revisions to Online Business Procedures Manual
JSU Hosts Its Third Annual Language Arts Olympiad
UPD Reminder of Click It or Ticket Campaign
UPD Reminder of Online CSEPP Plan
Chris Cook Receives NIC Award of Distinction
Let's Go Canoeing!
Opera Returns to JSU May 27-28
Feature: Atkins Diet Popular at JSU
Hopper Dining Hall Hours
Education Fund Established for Mencer Children
Recycle Old Phone Books When New Ones Arrive
Print Shop Announces Slight Increase in Prices
Campus Physician's Summer Schedule
CCS Test Dates Posted
Reminder of Art Show
Dr. Charles Notar Is Dr. Meehan's Radio Guest This Week

Ronnie Smith Appointed JSU Trustee

Mr. William Ronald ("Ronnie") Smith of Oxford, vice president of the Eastern Division of Alabama Power Company, has been appointed to the Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees, replacing the last member of the University's original Board, Mr. Charles T. "Pete" Mathews of Clay County. JSU President Bill Meehan said, "Mr. Smith has many close ties to Jacksonville State University. He serves on the JSU Foundation and on our College of Commerce and Business Administration's advisory board. We are pleased he will be joining us, and we look forward to working with him. He is very familiar with our University, as his wife has been an adjunct faculty member, and two of his children have earned JSU degrees and been student athletes." Mr. Smith, whose 12-year appointment became effective last week with Senate confirmation, represents the Third U. S. Congressional District on the Board. MORE >>>

Blackboard Showcase on May 20

The Office of Distance Education is sponsoring a Blackboard Showcase on Thursday, May 20, 2004. The Blackboard Showcase will include a number of brief presentations by JSU instructors currently utilizing the Blackboard Course Management System in unique and innovative ways. Each instructor will be demonstrating live the original components of his or her course(s), and will be discussing the benefits of using those tools. All JSU Faculty and Staff are invited to attend. Further information about the Blackboard Showcase is available by contacting Sherri Restauri at 256-782-8064 or srestaur@jsu.edu. MORE >>>

Harm Reduction Training Offered May 11

Harm Reduction training is being offered by the Health Services Center, Coosa Valley NASW, and the JSU Social Work Program. The training program is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. May 11, on the 11th floor of the Houston Cole Library. Harm Reduction is a set of practical strategies that reduce negative consequences of drug use, incorporating a spectrum of strategies from safer use, to managed use, to abstinence. Harm Reduction strategies meet drug users "where they are at," addressing conditions of use along with the use itself. The training is being offered free of charge. For more information, contact Maureen Newton, JSU Social Work Program at mnewton@jsu.edu or at Ext. 5337.

JSU, Gadsden State to Dedicate Ford Center May 10

Dedication ceremonies are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Monday, May 10, for the Joe M. Ford Center for Economic Development on the East Broad campus of Gadsden State Community College. The center is a partnership between GSCC, Jacksonville State University, and the state. It was established to serve as an education and economic development resource for business, industry, government, and economic developers. The facility also provides educational opportunities to retain, train, and retrain the work force in the Etowah-Calhoun county region. The concept came to fruition following the decision by the Department of Defense to close Fort McClellan; the shutdown of Gulf States Steel and downsizing of other businesses and industries looming in the future. MORE >>>

JSU's Houston Cole Library Offering Classical Music Online

Jacksonville State University's Houston Cole Library is now offering patrons the award-winning classical music listening and educational service Classical Music Library, providing thousands of classical music tracks from EMI and other leading recording labels for listening and searching online. According to JSU Librarian William Hubbard, the addition of Classical Music Library "is giving students and other library users an unparalleled resource for comparative listening, music assignments and research." CML, the world's first streaming music service for libraries, offers an online catalog of legally licensed recordings from EMI, Hyperion, Vox, Vanguard and other leading classical music labels.  Patrons can browse, search and listen to the music, while perusing the extensive biographical and reference information. MORE >>>

Two Revisions to Online Business Procedures Manual

The online Business Procedures Manual has had two revisions made to it.  Procedure IV:03:06 has been revised.  Form #100 (Payroll Action Form) has been added and Form #20 (Professional Services Contract) has been revised.  If you are keeping a hard copy manual, please make these changes to keep it up-to-date.

JSU Hosts Its Third Annual Language Arts Olympiad

The Jacksonville State University Writing Project hosted 270 middle school students in grades 5-8 at Stone Center on Thursday, April 29, 2004, for its annual Language Arts Olympiad. Students competed in areas such as literature, grammar, spelling, public speaking, and essay writing in both individual and team events. At the end of the day’s events, an awards ceremony in the Stone Center Theatre recognized first, second, and third place winners in each event by presenting these students Olympic style gold, silver, and bronze medals. In addition, the top five schools at each level (5-6 and 7-8) received overall trophies. The overall winner for grades 5-6 was Kitty Stone Elementary School School; for grades 7-8, the overall winner was Centre Middle School. MORE >>>

UPD Reminder of Click It or Ticket Campaign

The University Police Department will be conducting a Click It or Ticket Campaign this month.  Chief Schneider and the University Police want to remind all faculty, staff, and students to buckle up.  It's the law. If you have any questions about the Click It or Ticket Campign, please contact Cpl. Neil Fetner at Ext. 5566.

UPD Reminder of Online CSEPP Plan

The University Police would like to remind you that the Jacksonville State University Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) plan is now online on the University Police Department's web site. If you would like training for your building or department, please contact Cpl. Neil Fetner at Ext. 5566. 


Chris Cook Receives NIC Award of Distinction

On April 25, 2004, JSU student, William Christopher Cook received national recognition at the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) Awards Banquet in Washington, D.C. for his outstanding achievements as a fraternity man. Along with only six other men across the country, Chris was honored with the Award of Distinction for an Undergraduate Student. Chris is the first member of Kappa Alpha Order, nationally, to receive the award and the first Jacksonville State University student to ever reach this honor. MORE >>>

Let's Go Canoeing!

What could be more fun than paddling down Terrapin Creek in the Spring Time? We'll provide the canoes, or sit-atop kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and instruction for a fun-filled day of sights, sounds, and splashes. This event is scheduled for Saturday, May 15 but is subject to change due to water levels. Plan to meet at JSU Martin Hall on May 15 at 8:00 a.m. to board the JSU van to Terrapin Creek. Wear shoes and clothes that you can get wet and dirty. Bring towels, lunch, and water. You also may want to bring waterproof bags or a cooler that seals. Pre-registration by May 13 is required. The fee is $20 per person. For more information contact Renee Morrison, LRCFS, at rmorrison@jsu.edu or at Ext. 5697.

Opera Returns to JSU May 27-28

After more than a 15-year absence, opera will return to Jacksonville State University at 7 p.m. on May 27 and 28 when the David L. Walters Department of Music presents two one-act operas in Stone Center Theater. Each opera lasts about 30 minutes. Admission is free, and no reservations are necessary. Dr. Nathan Wight is director of the operas. He is JSU's assistant professor of voice and has experience in opera performance. "I've performed opera with Houston Grand Opera in Houston, Texas, and in the Sante Fe Opera Apprentice Program," he said. "I've also performed in the Gilbert and Sullivan Festival in Buxton, England, and in Edinburg Festival in Scotland." Assistant director of the operas is JSU's voice instructor, Teresa Cheatham Stricklin. MORE >>>

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>>>

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.

Reminder of Art Show

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.

President Meehan's Radio Show

Dr. Charles Notar talks about city planning and what you can do to be more informed about your community. Tune in here or go to president.jsu.edu.

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