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Congratulations to Lynn Varcak,  Employee of the Month — October 2004.   Lynn is the secretary in the Registrar's Office.

Story Index

***New Announcements***
Photo Feature: Trick 'r Treaters Visit JSU
Photo Feature: Storm Panorama
Photo Feature: Plants of Ladiga Trail
Photo Archive Now Available
Commencement Instructions
Native American Pow Wow Nov. 12–14
Riverboat Dinner Cruise Dec. 4

***Recent Announcements***
Busy Student Writes Novel between Classes
Photo Feature: Bradley Ready for Halloween
Empty Stocking Gala
Photo Feature: Halloween 1968
Photo Feature: Livestock Sale
Capital Campaign Faculty/Staff Chairman's Update
Homecoming 2004 Schedule of Events
Attention All Student Organizations
UPD Steps Up Decal Enforcement
Photo Feature: Lunar Eclipse Wednesday
Photo Feature: Oregon Lighthouses
Photo Feature: Ranch Scenes
Sunday Opera Performance Sold Out
Mystery of the Knobby Squirrels
KaSandra Russaw Joins Human Resources
Stephenson Hall Weight Room
VPASA Quarterly Report to Trustees
HR Memo - JSU's Flexible Benefit Plan
Trustees Pass 4% Pay Raise
President's Quarterly Report to Trustees
JSU Ups Ante with New Weight Center
Wellness Center Offers Cholesterol Screenings
SGA Homecoming Activities Underway
Sissy Spence is JSU's Major Gifts Officer
Zeta Tau Alpha Campaign for Breast Cancer Research
Christmas Trip Offered By Alumni Office
Employee Newsletter Online
JSU's 2004-05 Drama Season Tickets on Sale
Christmas 2004 Spectacular Tour Sponsored by JSU Alumni Office
Two One-act Operas at Stone Center Oct. 28-31
Spooky Stories Told Under the Stars Oct. 29 & 30
JSU Flexible Spending Plan Enrollment Meetings Nov. 1-2
Diversity Workshop Nov. 1–2
Art Faculty Exhibition Nov. 2–23
JSUCO Concerto and Aria Competition Nov. 3
Alumni Awards To Be Presented During Homecoming Nov. 6
Jacksonville Brass Quintet to Perform at Museum Nov. 7
Kappa Delta Pi Induction Nov. 7
Bachelor Beauties Pageant Nov. 10
Alabama Honor Strings Festival Nov. 18-21
JSU University/Community Orchestra Fall Concert Nov. 19
Alabama Honor Strings Concert Nov. 21
Stacy Ellett is Dr. Meehan's Radio Guest This Week

Native American Pow Wow Nov. 12–14

Jacksonville State University celebrates Native American Heritage Month with its 2nd Annual Native American Pow Wow, November 12, 13 & 14 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. each day in front of the Theron Montgomery Building, with the grand entry beginning at 11:00 a.m. MORE >>>

Riverboat Dinner Cruise Dec. 4

The Alumni Office is offering a holiday dinner cruise on the Tennessee River aboard the Southern Belle out of Chattanooga, Saturday, December 4, boarding at 4:30 p.m. and sailing at 5. (dock at 7 p.m.) Dinner includes a full buffet including prime rib for $37.50 per person (tax included). A cash bar is available. There will be a band and dance floor, caroling, Christmas lights on board and along the river and, of course Santa Claus! Limited seating. Payment in full needed for your reservation—Visa/Mastercard/cash/check. For more information call the Alumni Office at Ext. 5404.

Busy Student Writes Novel between Classes

A Jacksonville State University student who found himself too busy to pursue writing on a regular schedule completed his first published novel during spare time between classes. James Matthew Byers of Rainbow City is now busy with signings and other promotional efforts for Grecian Rune (PublishAmerica, 313 pages, November 2004), a fantasy tale set in Greece, Crete, China, and Egypt that tells the story of a collection of heroes, gods, and goddesses who joined forces to overcome evil. MORE >>>

Photo Archive Now Available

More than 30 entries (including series and single photos) have been added to the photo feature archive now available at http://www.jsu.edu/news/photofeature-archives.html . Everyone is invited to submit photos by e-mailing them to alharris@jsu.edu.

Bachelor Beauties Pageant Nov. 10

Alpha Xi Delta presents their annual Bachelor Beauties womanless beauty pageant! It will be held in Leone Cole Auditorium on November 10th at 7:30 p.m. This is a fund raiser for Alpha Xi Delta and the admission charge is $2.00. For more information contact Jenny Wentworth, 435-5152.

Homecoming Court Elections Oct. 28

Vote for the top five contestants on Thursday, October 28th from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the Theron Montgomery Building  Auditorium. MORE >>>

Homecoming 2004 Schedule of Events

Jacksonville State University's Homecoming will attract an estimated 14,000 campus guests for the full array of events and game. For the complete schedule, follow the link. MORE >>>

Attention All Student Organizations

Come support JSU Volleyball and win up to $200! $100 will be given to the organization who brings the most people to the Volleyball game Friday, Oct. 29 versus Morehead State at 7:00 p.m.! Another $100 will be given to the organization who brings the most people to the Volleyball game Saturday, Oct. 30 versus Eastern Kentucky at 2:00 p.m.! There is no admission charge. Be sure to wear something that identifies you with your organization!

UPD Steps Up Decal Enforcement

The University Police Department is increasing their efforts to get everyone at JSU to register their vehicles. Officers have been forced to boot 14 vehicles in the last three weeks. Many students have failed to register for their decal this semester.  In an effort to motivate students to register their vehicles, the Chanticleer will begin printing the names of persons who are booted each week.  To avoid having your name on the boot list, register your vehicle online at police.jsu.edu. MORE >>>

Diversity Workshop Nov. 1–2

The Office of the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, the College of Education and Professional Studies and the Office of Human Resources are jointly sponsoring a Diversity Workshop. The workshop will be presented by Dr. Jerry Rabow and his colleagues with the Center for the Celebration of Diversity Through Education. MORE >>>

Sunday Opera Performance Sold Out

Jacksonville Opera Theatre's Sunday performance on October 31 is sold out. Only 32 other tickets remain for the other scheduled performances––mostly on the Friday and Saturday performances at Stone Center's Black Box theatre.

Art Faculty Exhibition Nov. 2–23

Jacksonville State University's art department is presenting a faculty exhibition of works beginning with an opening reception Tuesday, November 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. The exhibition continues through November 23 in the Hammond Hall Gallery. Admission is free. MORE >>>

KaSandra Russaw Joins Human Resources

The Office of Human Resources would like to announce the addition of KaSandra Russaw as manager of benefits and human resource information systems. Her background includes ten years in the practice of human resources specializing in benefits administration with two large organizations, most recently with Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center. She holds both bachelor's and master's degrees from Troy State University. MORE >>>





Midterm Grades Due Oct. 28

Grades for Fall Midterm 2004 may be entered beginning on October 22. All grades must be entered by 4:30 on October 28. If you have any questions on entering grades call the Registrar's Office.

US Army Audit Agency Interviews on Campus Oct. 28

The Career Placement Office will be hosting an on-campus interview day on Thursday, October 28 for the US Army Audit Agency. They are searching for several qualified accounting graduates to work in several locations in the southeast, including Atlanta and Savannah. Only two interview slots remain open for this event, so please contact the Career Placement Office if you would like a chance to meet with the recruiters. Students and grads can also submit resumes to the Career Placement Office (105 Bibb Graves) for future consideration in this field.

Stephenson Hall Weight Room

The Recreational Sports Department is happy to announce the purchase of new Cybex Weight Equipment. However, the weight room will be closed for a week for the transition of moving out the old equipment, replacing the carpet and installing the new equipment. We appreciate your patience. The weight room will close Monday, October 25 at 4:00 p.m. We hope to have the new equipment in place and ready to reopen by Monday, November 1.

VPASA Quarterly Report to Trustees

Dr. Becky Turner, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, delivered her quarterly report to the Board of Trustees Monday, 18 October, 2004. Dr. Turner's report is cited here. MORE >>>

HR Memo - JSU's Flexible Benefit Plan

Once per year you may enroll in or modify your election in JSU's Flexible Benefit Plan. As you know, this plan will allow PEEHIP insurance premiums and payroll deductions for medical reimbursement of certain health care expenses and dependent care benefits to be paid with pretax dollars. By doing this, you may save federal, state, and FICA tax on your premium payments, medical reimbursement, and/or dependent care deductions. MORE >>>

Jacksonville Brass Quintet to Perform at Museum Nov. 7

JSU's resident faculty brass ensemble, the Jacksonville Brass Quintet, will perform at the Anniston Museum of Natural History on Sunday, November 7 at 3 p.m. as a part of the 20th Anniversary season of Music at the Museum. The group consists of Dr. John Merriman and Dr. Chip Crotts, trumpets, Mr. Jeff Soloman, horn, Dr. Jim Roberts, trombone, and Mr. Chris Hosmer, tuba. They will present music ranging from the 17th century to the 20th centuries including both transcribed and original works. MORE >>>

Trustees Pass 4% Pay Raise

We are pleased to announce that the board of trustees approved a 4% salary increase for university faculty and staff hired prior to July 1, 2004. The increase will be effective as of October 1, 2004 and will therefore be reflected in the November 1 paycheck for monthly employees. For bi-weekly employees, the raise will be reflected in the October 26 paycheck, which will include a “catch-up” from October 1. Employees hired on or after July 1 are not eligible unless their current rate of pay falls below the minimum for their range or step. In such cases, individual’s pay will be brought up to the minimum of the range.

President's Quarterly Report to Trustees

President Meehan delivered his quarterly report to the Board of Trustees Monday, 18 October, 2004. Dr. Meehan's report is cited here. MORE >>>

Wellness Center Offers Cholesterol Screenings

The Wellness Center is continuing to offer Cholesterol Screenings (Lipid Profiles) to all JSU Faculty, Staff, their dependents and Retirees on Tuesdays during the Fall Semester. All screenings are conducted in the Wellness Center (204 A Pete Mathews Coliseum). The screening is quick and easy and requires approximately 5 minutes of your time. MORE >>>

Two One-act Operas at Stone Center Oct. 28-31

Two one-act operas staged by the David L. Walters Department of Music at Jacksonville State University will be shown during the same evening on four consecutive dates at the end of this month. The performances of The Telephone and A Question of Taste take place at Stone Center on the following dates and times: Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 29 at 8 p.m., Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 31 at 2:30 p.m. Cost: $5 for students, $8 for adults. Call 782-5876 Mon.-Fri. from 2-5 p.m. for information. MORE >>>

SGA Homecoming Activities Underway

SGA'S homecoming activities include:

• Homecoming Pageant - Oct. 21, 7:00 p.m. in Leone Cole Auditorium
• Homecoming Court Elections - Oct. 28, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in TMB Auditorium
• Homecoming Queen Elections - Nov. 4, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in TMB Auditorium
• J-Day Activities - Nov. 4, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at TMB Lawn
• Bonfire/Queen Announcements - Nov. 4, 8:00 p.m. in Paul Carpenter Field
• Karaoke in the Cafe - Nov. 5, 11:30 a.m. in Jack Hopper Dining Hall
• Homecoming Parade - Nov. 6, 1:00 p.m. down Pelham Road
• JSU vs. Samford Homecoming Game - Nov. 6, 4:00 p.m. at Paul Snow Stadium

Sissy Spence is JSU's Major Gifts Officer

Sissy Spence of Jacksonville has been named Jacksonville State University's new major gifts officer, who is responsible for the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major gifts for the Division of Institutional Advancement. MORE >>>

Spooky Stories Told Under the Stars Oct. 29 & 30

Shiver with delight as you realize that phantoms and spooks hover just overhead on the JSU Planetarium screen while you listen to spine-tingling true ghost tales collected from reliable sources in Calhoun County. Join Renee Morrison as the zany adventurer "Dr. Darling" for an evening of spooky stories brought to life in JSU's world class digistar dome screen planetarium.  MORE >>>

Zeta Tau Alpha Campaign for Breast Cancer Research

Zeta Tau Alpha and Yoplait are teaming up in an effort to raise 2.1 million dollars for breast cancer research. For every yogurt lid, 10 cents will go to help find a cure for breast cancer. A box for the lids will be placed on the 2nd floor of TMB. Lids will be collected now through the end of December.

Christmas Trip Offered By Alumni Office

The Alumni Office is sponsoring a trip to Dollywood and the Biltmore Estate December 10-14, which will include holiday activities and shows. Transportation will be included.   For more information, call Ext. 5404 or send questions to nturner@jsu.edu.

Employee Newsletter Online

The October edition of the JSU Report was published online today at www.jsu.edu/news/july_dec2004/JSUreport-fall04.pdf.

Kappa Delta Pi Induction Nov. 7

Induction for Kappa Delta Pi, an educational honor society, will be on Sunday, November 7, 2004 at the Baptist Campus Ministries Building beginning at 2:00 p.m. If you have completed or are currently enrolled in 3 educational courses and have a 3.5 GPA or higher, then you meet the eligibility requirements for KDP. We would love for you to join us. For more information contact Jessica Bentley (email: jsu2924b@student-mail.jsu.edu) or Dr. Uline, Educational Resources, ext. 5853. Applications will be available in the Ramona Wood Building as soon as possible or via email. Applications are due by October 29th. KDP wishes you a great year and best of luck with school! Go Gamecocks!

University/Community Orchestra Fall Concert Nov. 19

The Jacksonville State University/Community Orchestra will perform its Fall Concert on Friday, November 19, at 7 p.m. in the Performance Center of Mason Hall. The concert, which is a part of the Alabama Honor Strings Festival sponsored by the Walters Department of Music and the Alabama State Chapter of the American String Teachers' Association, will feature the music of Beethoven, Mozart, and Weber.   MORE >>>

Alabama Honor Strings Festival November 18-21

The David Walters Department of Music and the Alabama Chapter of the American String Teachers' Association will host the Alabama Honor Strings Festival and the Alabama ASTA Solo and Ensemble Contest on November 18-21, 2004. The events will take place in Mason Hall on the JSU campus. String students and teachers from throughout the state of Alabama will be on campus during these days.   MORE >>>

Capital Campaign Update

At President Meehan’s universitywide meeting held on August 30, faculty and staff were challenged to support the Capital Campaign with 100% participation.  Today we are happy to announce that the campaign office has received more than 113 pledges and one-time gifts totaling more than $198,500.   This is obviously a wonderful start to the campaign.   MORE >>>

JSU's 2004-05 Drama Season Tickets on Sale

Season passes are are on sale for Jacksonville State University's 2004-05 drama season. Five family-friendly shows are scheduled. They are Shakespeare's As You Like It; Ibsen's A Doll's House; a musical by Holmes, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, which is based on an unfinished novel by Charles Dickens; a new play, Heroes by Muschell, winner of the 2004 Southern Playwright's Competition; and a comic fantasy, On the Verge, or the Geography of Yearning.  A season pass includes one ticket to each of the above plays.  Cost of the passes are as follows:  Adults, $34.00; senior citizens and JSU personnel, $29.00; students and military, $24.00.  Passes may be purchased by calling 256-782-5648.  Mastercard, Visa, and Discover are accepted.

Author Barbara Moss to Speak Oct. 28

Former Jacksonville State University student Barbara Robinette Moss will be among three authors speaking at the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County's Accent on the Authors series luncheon on 28 October, which will launch the book tour for Ms. Moss's latest book Fierce. Ms. Moss' previous book, a memoir called Change Me into Zeus's Daughter, won several state and national awards, including the 2002 Alabama Author Award. The book told of her childhood in Anniston and of struggling with poverty and a facial abnormality. Fierce chronicles her life as a single mother trying to establish her career in art and overcome an emotionally painful past. MORE >>>

JSUCO Concerto and Aria Competition Nov. 3

The Jacksonville State University/Community Orchestra is pleased to announce the third annual JSUCO Concerto and Aria Competition, open to students ages 12-25 who reside in Northeast Alabama. Registered students of JSU shall be considered residents of Northeast Alabama. Auditions will be held on the campus of Jacksonville State University on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2004, from 6-9 p.m. in the Performance Center of Mason Hall. MORE >>>

Christmas Tour Arranged by Alumni Office

This 2004 Christmas Spectacular Tour includes a Music Road Hotel stay December 10-12, Dollywood with its Holiday Feast Buffet, Christmas in the Smokies Show, Christmas with the Kingdom Heirs Show, Dolly's Christmas Chapel, Heartsong show, Twas the Night Before Christmas Show, Parade of Lights, O' Holly Night Show, Carole of the Trees, Victorian Melodies Show, Appalachian Christmas Show, Indoor Christmas European Market, Old World Arts Crafts & Ornaments, Holiday breads and pastries; Outlet shopping; dinner at Old Mill Restaurant; Louise Mandrell Theatre Show. The tour also includes a Biltmore Inn stay December 12-14 at the Biltmore Estate December 12-14, including buffet dinner, Candlelight Christmas Evening Tour; breakfast buffets; exploring the Biltmore Estate and House and several optional tours available for purchase at the Biltmore. The price per person is $750 which includes transportation by motorcoach from JSU and includes the above highlights except optional tours at Biltmore Hotel. A deposit of $200 per person is due by August 1 to secure your reservation. For more information please contact the Alumni Office at Extension 5404.

President Meehan's Radio Show

Former Jacksonville State University Student Stacy Ellett talks about her personal victory with weight control. Tune in here or go to president.jsu.edu.

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