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*****Recent Announcements*****

Rodney Bailey Receives SCGC Lifetime Achievement Award for 2005

Dedication Ceremony April 18 for
Bob and Lou Kennamer Hall

Trustees Meeting Monday, April 18

Visual Arts Society Spring Gala May 6

Photo Feature: Clouds

Photo Feature: Training Day

JSU's Conroy Interviewed by NPR’s “Talk of the Nation”

Professor Lemmons Named to Academic Fellowship in Terrorism Studies

Photo Feature: Bleeding Heart

Photo Feature: Rhodies

Educational Assistance Available
for Members of Reserve Components

Important Reminder — Use the Calendar!

Southeastern Color Guard Circuit Championships

Senior Show Runs April 12-22

Charles Thomas “Pete” Mathews
Eulogy by Dr. William A. Meehan

Photo Feature: Cayman Islands, Sunset

Photo Feature: Flowers

Photo Feature: Wisteria

New SGA Officers

Pete Mathews Dead at 87

Phi Eta Sigma Inducts 65

Web-Based Library Survey Begins Thursday, March 31

Hubbard Receives 2005 Eminent Librarian Award

Reminder: Alumni Office Sponsoring "Chicago" Matinee Package

Photo Feature: Pell City Sunset

Changes in PEEHIP Hospital Medical Plan

Gweneth Mulder Scholarship Awarded
to Larry Matthew Griffith

55 Attending NEAPA

First Female in JSU History to Receive Best Ranger Award

Nominations for the 2005 Outstanding Alumni/Faculty Awards Due June 10

Jessica Summe: My Most Memorable Moment

Photo Feature: Morning Fog

Photo Feature: Rural Scenes, Ohatchee

Photo Feature: JSU's Spring Blooms

Photo Feature: Moonrise Over JSU

JSU CDC Relay for Life Team Yard Sale April 23

Spring Wine & Rhododendron Festival April 22 - 23

JSU to Offer M.S. with Major in Manufacturing Systems Technology This Fall

JSU Economic Impact Study - 2005

Wired at JSU: Binding or Freeing?

Tenure, Promotions Announced

Student Field Assistants Needed for JSU Field Schools

Alexander Wins APSO Award

Check Out JSU's ELI Website and Recruit

UPD's Annual Citizen Contact Survey

SPRING 2005 GRADUATION * TIME CHANGE * April 29

Style Matters: Symposiums

Election Results for SGA Officers and Staff

JSU Students Hear Nobel Prize Winners

Credit Reports and the New Law: What They Mean for You

Education Faculty Fill TechTrends

A Person in Need...

Upcoming Changes in Blackboard Course Management System

Call SGA Hotline for Weekly Events

UPD Offers Free Fingerprinting Service

Relay for Life Scheduled May 6

Houston Cole Library Begins Collaborative Digital Project

Effie Sawyer's Book, The First Hundred Years, Available Online

President Meehan's Radio Show This Week

MCIS Schedule Update for May Term/Summer Semesters 2005

Graduate Scholarship, Stipend Available for News Writer

Wellness Center Schedule for Cholesterol Screenings

Order Parking Decals Online

Online Parking Violations Appeal Procedure

Photo Archive Now Available


Gamecock Club Hosts Gamecock Gala April 16

The Gamecock Club is hosting a Gamecock Gala Saturday, April 16th at the Anniston City Meeting Center. Tickets are still available and the charge is $100 per couple which includes dinner and beverages. The Gala kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is being catered by Classic Catering and will be served at 6:30 p.m.

There will be a reverse drawing for $10,000 beginning at 7:15 p.m. plus a live and silent auction. Items to be auctioned off include an autographed Lance Armstrong Jersey, 1 carat Diamond Past, Present, Future Pendant, a kayak, an "Alabama" Farewell Tour Leather Jacket, Vacation packages, Atlanta Braves autographed items, Michael Jordan autographed jersey, and much more! Plus, exclusive JSU items! All proceeds benefit JSU Athletics! Contact Misty at (256)782-5536 to purchase your ticket today!

DSS Mentioned In Sign Language Credit Coverage

The Auburn Plainsman mentioned Dan Miller and JSU's Disability Support Services in an article (www.theplainsman.com) covering a bill proposing that foreign language credits be awarded for sign language courses in Alabama’s public schools. Mr. Miller, director of DSS, told the Plainsman that JSU has given credit for sign language for 6 to 8 years. MORE >>>

Phi Beta Kappa Hosts Lecturer Dr. Matt Cartmill April 21

On Thursday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. on the 11th Floor of the Houston Cole Library, the Gamma of Alabama Graduate Association of Phi Beta Kappa will present a public lecture given by Dr. Matt Cartmill, Professor of Biological Anthropology and Anatomy at the Duke University Medical School. Dr. Cartmill's lecture is entitled "Evolution, Creation, and Eternity: What's Wrong with the 'Creation' Part of 'Creation Science.' " MORE >>>

Alumna Quoted in Anti-Swearing Article

Jacksonville State University alumna Laura Lee Cox of Cedartown, Ga., was quoted in a Washington Post article on anti-swearing efforts. The article appeared on the MSNBC website  (www.msnbc.msn.com) on April 11. It was about public school students' increasing use of foul language. Ms. Cox told the writer, "I never thought I would say this—once being a hard-core anti-music censor—but I understand why [young people] are doing this: You almost can't find a song, video game, television show, anything, without a curse word." Ms. Cox is a seventh grade teacher at Cedartown Middle School.

Dedication Ceremony April 18 for
Bob and Lou Kennamer Hall

Jacksonville State University will dedicate the Bob and Lou Kennamer Hall on Monday, April 18, with a ribbon cutting at 1:30 p.m. and an open house from 1:45 to 2:30 p.m. The building is a multi-purpose facility which houses the JSU Athletics Department. One wing of the facility has been in use since October 2004 as a strength and conditioning center. Speaking at the event will be JSU President William A. Meehan and Athletics Director Jim Fuller. Present, too, will be Bob and Lou Kennamer, for whom the building is named. The Kennamers have a history of supporting JSU and the local community. MORE >>>

Visual Arts Society Spring Gala May 6

Purchase unique, original art  from local and regional artists and enjoy a delicious buffet during the Jacksonville State University Visual Arts Society Spring Gala and Auction on Friday, May 6, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Anniston Museum of Natural History. Proceeds benefit the Jacksonville State University Department of Art. Tickets are $20 per person. For details, contact the JSU Department of Art at 782-5626.

Rodney Bailey Receives SCGC Lifetime Achievement Award for 2005

Each year the Southeastern Color Guard Circuit awards their prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award to an individual who has contributed the most to the advancement of the pageantry arts over a period of several consecutive years. Mr. Rodney Bailey, JSU Admissions Counselor, and Director of the JSU Center Stage Winter Guard is the 2005 recipient of this award. MORE >>>

Trustees Meeting April 18

The Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees will meet at
10 a.m. on Monday, April 18 on the 11th Floor of Houston Cole Library.

Encore! Spring Concert April 17

JSU’s Encore! vocal ensemble will present “Bach to Broadway,” its annual spring concert, this Sunday, April 17 at 3:00 p.m.  The concert, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the Zannie Theatre  at the Buckner Arts and Exhibition Center, at McClellan.  To get there, enter at Baltzell Gate and follow the signs.  The concert will feature traditional choral music by such composers as J.S. Bach and Robert Shaw, plus a salute to Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim.

JSU’s Conroy Interviewed by NPR’s “Talk of the Nation”

As the military restructures, communities around the country once again face the disruptive threat of base closings. Last week, National Public Radio’s "Talk of the Nation" looked at how towns are fighting to keep their bases -- and how life has changed in places that lost that battle. The show is hosted by Neal Conan, who has had a long involvement with NPR as reporter and editor for NPR News, anchor for NPR live events coverage, and host of NPR's Weekly Edition. Pete Conroy, Director of the Environmental Policy and Information Center at Jacksonville State University, was selected as a guest on this show by NPR because of his current role as a member of the former Fort McClellan’s local re-use authority. MORE >>>

Professor Lemmons Named to Academic Fellowship in Terrorism Studies

The Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD), a non-partisan policy institute headquartered in Washington, D.C., has announced that Dr. Russel Lemmons, Jacksonville State University professor of history, has been named an Academic Fellow for 2005. Dr. Lemmons will travel to Israel at the end of May for an intensive course in terrorism studies and how democracies can defeat the worldwide terrorist threat. MORE >>>

Delta Zeta Sorority - National Philanthropy Fundraiser
April 12-15

Support the Speech and Hearing Impaired. JSU Faculty, Staff and Students are encouraged to buy raffle tickets to win one of five theme baskets. The tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5 and can be purchased in the Theron Montgomery Building-2nd floor or from any Delta Zeta member.

The basket themes are: Spa, Beach, Car Wash, JSU Spirit, and Movie Night. Each basket is LOADED with value. For a list of items or to view pictures, visit the chapter website.

DRAWING WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, APRIL 15. (Do not have to be present to win.)

Charles Thomas “Pete” Mathews
Eulogy by Dr. William A. Meehan

In his eulogy to "Pete" Mathews, Dr. Meehan, president of Jacksonville State University, stated: "There are individuals who share the pathways of our lives who in their character and personality are bigger than life itself.  Mr. Charles Thomas “Pete” Mathews was such an individual. His presence filled any room he entered, his voice commanded attention, his wit and sagacity earned respect. To all the members of his family and his extended family we offer our deepest condolences. We were all touched by his life—a life dedicated to serving the people of Alabama, especially those here in Clay County, in Coosa County, and at Jacksonville State University." MORE >>>

Important Reminder — Use the Calendar!

List your events on the JSU Calendar of Events — in addition to the other avenues you use to publicize your happenings. If your event isn't listed on the official university calendar, you may be missing an important audience (including members of the university administration). To list your events on the calendar, go to the events form page.

Tickets for "Pat Green" Live in Concert on Sale Now

SGA Presents: "Pat Green" live in concert on April 14, 2005 at Pete Mathews Coliseum at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets for JSU students are only $15 and students should purchase their tickets at Kennamer Hall. General Admission tickets are $20, and purchases should be made online at http://www.jsu.edu. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Life at 782-5491.

Educational Assistance Available for Members of Reserve Components

Chapter 1607 provides educational assistance to members of the reserve components called or ordered to active duty in response to a war or national emergency. A member of a reserve component who serves on active duty on or after September 11, 2001 under title 10 U.S. Code for a contingency operation and who serves at least 90 consecutive days or more is eligible. National Guard is eligible if their active duty is under section 502(f), title 32 U.S.C and serve for 90 consecutive days when authorized by the President or Secretary of Defense for a national emergency and is supported by federal funds. MORE >>>

Southeastern Color Guard Circuit Championships

JSU Center Stage Winter Guard Wins SCGC Championships and Alabama State Championships… AGAIN!!!!!! In it’s 7th year of existence, 4-time Southeastern Color Guard Circuit Independent A Class Champions JSU Center Stage Winter Guard takes the 2005 championships by storm capturing their 5th gold medal with a final score of 90.9 which was over 4 points above the second place contender. This year’s win makes JSU a record breaking 5-time SCGC gold medallist. MORE >>>

Gweneth Mulder Scholarship Awarded to
Larry Matthew Griffith

The Jacksonville State University Department of Sociology and Social Work awarded the Gweneth Mulder Scholarship to Larry Matthew Griffith of Hokes Bluff, Alabama. This scholarship is based primarily on academic achievement and comes with a $100 stipend. MORE >>>

55 Attending NEAPA

Fifty-five cadets are attending JSU's Northeast Alabama Police Academy at McClellan for state-mandated police training. The candidates for certification are cited here. MORE >>>

Pete Mathews Dead at 87

Mr. Charles T. "Pete" Mathews, 87, died Tuesday evening at approximately 10 p.m. at Ashland Hospital. Family members are making funeral arrangements, and more information will be announced as soon as possible. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Pete Mathews Scholarship Fund, JSU Foundation. Mr. Mathews served 38 years on the Jacksonville State University board of trustees. The board honored Mr. Mathews after his retirement as a trustee by naming him as "chairman emeritus." He was the last member of Jacksonville State University's founding board at the time he stepped down from the governing body on 21 October 2004. He resigned as chairman in 2002. Mr. Mathews served the university with distinction in various capacities for more than 60 years. MORE >>>

Changes in PEEHIP Hospital Medical Plan

PEEHIP members enrolled in the hospital medical plan will be receiving information regarding changes in the program. Beginning October 1, 2005, all PEEHIP members enrolled in the hospital medical or HMO plans will be assessed a $20 per month premium increase; however, non-tobacco users can have the $20 surcharge removed from the new monthly premium by certifying that they (and their spouse, if the spouse is covered as a dependent) have not used tobacco products within the last 12 months. MORE >>>

First Female in JSU History to Receive Best Ranger Award

Jacksonville State University ROTC cadet Erin Rice is the recipient of the Best Ranger Award. She is the first female in JSU history to receive this award. MORE >>>

ROTC Adventure Day April 15

Come spend the day with the JSU ROTC department. Everyone is invited to visit Rowe Hall located on JSU’s campus on Friday, April 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Challenge yourself by climbing the rock wall; take out your frustrations playing paint ball; practice your shooting skills at the rifle range; scare yourself silly by hanging out on the rappelling tower; or just come by and enjoy eating a free hot dog with a coke. If you have any questions, please contact Major Dean Shackelford at (256) 782-8023. See ROTC Adventure Day Flyer.

Phi Eta Sigma Inducts 65

Phi Eta Sigma, the national freshman honor society with a chapter at Jacksonville State University, held its formal induction ceremony recently on campus. Rebekah Elizabeth McManus of Woodland was awarded the Scholarly Achievement Award, which is given to a previous year's inductee still in school. Ms. McManus holds a perfect 4.0 grade point average. She received a $200 cash award. It was announced that JSU student Cristina Almanza of Mexico won a $1,000 Phi Eta Sigma scholarship award. On the national level, Mr. Rufus D. Kinney, JSU adviser to Phi Eta Sigma, was presented the Distinguished Service Award for his work with the organization. MORE >>>

JSU CDC Relay for Life Team Yard Sale April 23

JSU CDC Relay for Life team members plan Yard Sale on April 23rd at McClellan's Child Development Center beginning at 7:30 a.m. They are accepting donations of yard sale items at the Child Development Center or will arrange to pick items up on campus. Everyone is also invited to come out and shop...bring a friend!

Senior Show Runs April 12-22

The work of several JSU art students will be featured at a Senior Show on April 12-22. An opening reception will be held Tuesday, April 12 from 7-9 p.m. in the Hammond Hall Gallery on Jacksonville State University campus.

Featured will be work by photographers Timothy King and Amber Singer and graphic artists Christina Almanza, Tina Lucas, and David Sanders. Hammond Hall is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday through Friday.

Dr. Gray to Present Lecture April 14

On Thursday, April 14, 2005, Larry Gray, assistant professor of English at JSU, will present a lecture at Stone Center Room 233 beginning at 3:30 p.m. The lecture is entitled, "Tolkien, Shangri-La, and The Well at the World's End: Mapping the Inaccessible." In addition to discussing Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, Dr. Gray will address James Hilton’s Lost Horizon and William Morris’s The Well at the World's End. According to Dr. Gray, each of these texts addresses the issue of preserving humanistic culture in times of impending apocalypse.

Web-Based Library Survey Begins Thursday, March 31

The library will conduct a web-based survey of randomly selected students, faculty, and staff in order to gauge perceptions of its service quality.  The survey instrument, LibQUAL+, will be used concurrently by many other libraries, thereby providing an opportunity for peer comparisons and benchmarking.  As an incentive to complete the survey, an iPod Shuffle will be awarded to one of the respondents in a drawing near the end of the semester.   If selected, please help the library with this important measure of service.

Hubbard Receives 2005 Eminent Librarian Award

William J. Hubbard of Jacksonville State University will be honored with the Alabama Library Association's Eminent Librarian Award in April at the Association's Annual Convention. Hubbard has served as the University Librarian at Jacksonville State University since 1988. During his time in Alabama he has made an enduring contribution to librarianship through his leadership roles and participation within the Alabama Library Association, the Network of Alabama Academic Libraries, and the LSTA Advisory Council. MORE >>>

Nominations for the 2005 Outstanding Alumni/Faculty Awards Due June 10

The JSU National Alumni Association is currently taking nominations for the 2005 Outstanding Alumni and Faculty Awards. The categories are Alumnus of the Year, Alumna of the Year, Young Alum of the Year, and Outstanding Faculty/Staff of the Year. To nominate someone for these awards, please contact the Alumni Affairs office at 782.5404 or http://www.jsu.edu/alumni. Deadline for nominations to be received is June 10, 2005. For more information contact Kaci Ogle, Alumni Affairs, 782-5697 or kogle@jsu.edu.

Pine Needle Basket Workshop April 16

Pine needle basket artist Michelle Harrelson Drake has learned this art from Native American mastercraftsmen and she will share her secrets in creating these unique and lovely baskets. During this one-day workshop each participant will learn the basics of pine needle basketry using longleaf pine needles and other materials. Pre-registration is required. MORE >>>

Mountain Longleaf Festival at Historic McClellan April 16

Arts, Environment and Fun! Celebrate the official opening of the Mountain Longleaf National Refuge with Senator Jeff Sessions and representatives from the US Fish & Wildlife Service, JSU Field Schools, Calhoun County Sheriff's Office, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Alabama Agricultural Extension Services, US National Park Service, US Forest Service, and many others. Live music, drumming circle, Cajun food, hands-on activities, arts court (basket making, pottery, flint knapping, garden plant sale, information booths, children’s court (parachute play, pony rides, live animals & crafts), hikes & more! Proceeds from vending will benefit the Calhoun County LINC Program & Children's Center. MORE >>>

Spring Wine & Rhododendron Festival April 22 - 23

White Oak Vineyards near Heflin will hold its first annual Spring Wine and Rhododendron Festival April 22 - 23. Rhododendrons are treasured and propagated for their intense colors and delightful forms. A main focus is on native and deciduous azaleas. During the festival you will be able to see, smell, and experience the gardens with tours and discussions of the plants and appropriate care. For more information, including directions, go to www.whiteoakal.com. You can  also taste a selection of fine wines, including French hybrid reds and whites, fruit wines such as blueberry and raspberry, as well as the south's favorite muscadine wines.
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JSU Economic Impact Study - 2005

On behalf of President Meehan, Dr. William Fielding, the Dean of the College of Commerce and Business Administration, is encouraging all faculty, staff and students to participate in a study of “The Economic Impact of Jacksonville State University on Calhoun and Etowah Counties” by completing a brief survey/questionnaire that is part of this study. The JSU Center for Economic Development is conducting this study to improve public support for JSU. The Center invites all JSU faculty, staff and students to participate in this study. The results of this study will enhance the public’s understanding of the significant contribution made by our faculty, staff, and students. To participate in this JSU Economic Impact Survey, Please Click Here or type in your web browser http://ccba.jsu.edu/EIS/2005.htm. Thank you for your assistance.

Wired at JSU: Binding or Freeing?

Charles Bryan is wired. His cell phone and laptop computer stay within close reach throughout his 14-hour days. His electronic devices are almost an extension of his body. He says they are necessary because he both studies and teaches in the Department of Mathematical, Computing and Information Sciences at Jacksonville State University. Today’s best-wired consumers use plenty of devices, either wireless or hard-wired, and they spend lots of money on them. MORE >>>

JSU to Offer M.S. with Major in Manufacturing Systems Technology This Fall

Jacksonville State University will offer a Master of Science degree with a major in manufacturing systems technology beginning this fall to help workers needing additional education relevant to the manufacturing sector. The program will be the only one of its kind in the south. It will give graduates a broad base of knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage and control production in manufacturing facilities. The program aims at assisting experienced workers who wish to take graduate programs part time. JSU will offer two courses per semester, and the typical student should be able to graduate in two years. MORE >>>

Tenure, Promotions Announced

The list of faculty members who have recently been awarded promotion and/or tenure is found here as a PDF file. Please note that promotions are effective October 1, 2005, and tenure awards are effective with the beginning of the fall semester 2005.

Student Field Assistants Needed for JSU Field Schools

JSU Field Schools are recruiting JSU students to assist with K-12 field trip programs (including Archaeology, Art, Biology, Water Quality, Geography, Geology, History, Hikes and more) at DeSoto State Park, Talladega National Forest & Cheaha State Park. Earn a little money while celebrating outdoor education and adventure from the deepest canyon to the highest mountain. Inspire & educate grade K - 12 students. Call JSU Field Schools coordinator Renee Morrison, LRCFS, at Ext. 5697 or send e-mail to rmorrison@jsu.edu to set up an appointment for an interview time on April 12, 2005 at Martin Hall, Room 246.

Alexander Wins APSO Award

Kathleen Alexander was among 15 first-year teachers from across Alabama who were awarded one of this year's New Teacher Grants, sponsored by the Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO). Ms. Alexander is currently teaching at Oscar Adams Elementary School in Gadsden and received her education degree from Jacksonville State University. The winning public school teachers are all graduates of state-approved teacher programs located at Alabama's public four-year colleges and universities. The winners will each receive a $1,000 grant, which they can use to purchase materials and supplies for their classrooms. MORE >>>

Check Out JSU's ELI Website and Recruit

Please check out the JSU English Language Institute’s website at http://www.jsu.edu/eli. It will give you insight into our program and its mission, as well as provide an on-line application, academic calendar, and price information MORE >>>

Campus 5K Race April 16

Win a plaque for your student organization in the Jacksonville Lions Club First Annual Chief Ladiga 5K Challenge on Saturday, April 16. Any student organization, which includes any campus special interest groups, athletic support groups, religious groups, service groups, honor societies, media, professional development clubs, and fraternities and sororities, with the most entrants in the race will be presented with a plaque by the Jacksonville Lions Club for greatest participation. This race, open to both runners and walkers, will start from the Pete Mathews Coliseum on the Jacksonville State University Campus at 8:00 a.m. The plan is to make this an annual race to raise proceeds to benefit the charities the club supports yearlong. MORE >>>

Election Results for SGA Officers and Staff

Election results for the SGA officers and staff at Jacksonville State University for the academic year 2005-2006 are as follows: Mardracus Russell, President; Justin Lord, Vice President of Student Senate; and Casie Sanders, Vice President of Student Activities. A run-off will be needed to determine who will be elected for the office of Vice President of Organizational Affairs. The run-off election takes place on the 3rd floor of the TMB on Tuesday, March 15, from 9-5. The two candidates in the run-off election are Antonio Davis, a junior from Birmingham, AL and Jessica Firestone, a sophomore from Hokes Bluff, AL. MORE >>>

JSU Students Hear Nobel Prize Winners

Jacksonville State University science majors Kristin Williams and Bernice Moser recently returned from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where they heard lectures by winners of the Nobel Peace Prize in science. They took part in a conference that allowed outstanding students and the prize winners to interact. The program, called “A Gathering of Nobel Laureates: Science for the 21st Century,” was sponsored by the Charlotte Research Institute and The Echo Foundation. One hundred fifty students were chosen from throughout the nation to hear lectures by the outstanding scientists. The students also engaged in panel discussions with the Nobel laureates and shared one-on-one time. MORE >>>

UPD's Annual Citizen Contact Survey

The University Police Department invites all faculty, staff, and students to participate in the University Police Department’s Annual Citizen Contact Survey. The Citizen Contact Survey is located on the University Police Department’s webpage at http://police.jsu.edu/aboutus.html. MORE >>>

Credit Reports and the New Law:  What They Mean for You

After June 1, consumers in Alabama can obtain their first free credit reports with no strings attached. Normally, companies that advertise free reports issue them only after the customer has signed up for a monitoring or credit repair service, which charges a monthly fee. The change is possible thanks to an amendment to the federal Fair Credit Act by the Federal Trade Commission. The amendment, which started in the western states earlier this year and will be effective for the entire United States after September 1, means consumers may obtain up to three free credit reports annually because the reports are distributed by three separate companies, Trans Union, Experian, and Equifax. MORE >>>

Education Faculty Fill TechTrends

Jacksonville State University's College of Education and Professional Studies faculty provided nearly all the contents of the November/December 2004 edition of TechTrends magazine, the official publication of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. The articles in this edition submitted by JSU faculty are cited here. MORE >>>

A Person in Need...

Nancy Turner of Alumni Affairs issued the following message: "For those of you who have not yet heard, Linda Cox of our Building Services Department has been diagnosed with cancer and will have to undergo treatment (yet to be determined). As of Wednesday, March 2, her sick leave will be used up. Linda brightened up many a dull day with her bright smile and infectious laugh! We are asking her fellow JSU co-workers to help Linda out by donating sick leave so she can maintain her benefits, etc. One hour, one day, one week....please give what you can. Contact KaSandra Russaw, Human Resources, at Ext. 8893 to donate leave time. For more information on Linda, contact Nancy Turner, Alumni Affairs, at 5404."

Upcoming Changes in Blackboard Course Management System

Starting with semesters beginning May 3 (May, Marathons A, G and J), JSU's Blackboard Course Management system will have two important and much anticipated changes. First, Blackboard will be integrated with the student information system. Second, our Blackboard system will be hosted by Blackboard ASP (Application Service Provider) Services on an off-campus server configuration. This ASP environment will provide more stability, security and less interruption of Blackboard services. This also means you will be accessing Blackboard at a different URL (web address) which will be announced later. MORE >>>

Alumni Office Sponsoring "Chicago" Matinee Package

Jacksonville State University's Alumni Office is sponsoring a bus trip to the Saturday, April 30, 2 p.m. performance of "Chicago" (winner of six Tony Awards) at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center. Tickets will not be ordered until a minimum of 20 paid reservations have been received. The cost is $65 per ticket (includes ticket and transportation). Please order soon. Make checks payable to the JSU Foundation. Visa/Mastercard accepted. Call 782-5404 for more information. MORE >>>

Time Change for Spring 2005 Graduation

Due to renovations at Paul Snow Stadium, Spring 2005 Graduation on Friday, April 29, 2005 will be moved to Mathews Coliseum. There will be two ceremonies. MORE >>>

Dr. Goodwin to Lecture at Fabulous After Fifty Conference

Jacksonville State University's Dr. Debra Goodwin, R.D., will lecture at the first Fabulous After Fifty conference to be held April 16 - 17 in Savannah, Ga., at the Marriott Riverfront Hotel.  This event will cover some of the most important topics on aging for today’s woman. MORE >>>

Call SGA Hotline for Weekly Events

Students, faculty, and staff can now call the SGA hotline for a list of SGA events happening on campus. The hotline is updated weekly and gives the times and places for each event that week. Check out the hotline for this week's events at 782-5699.

Effie Sawyer's Book, The First Hundred Years, Available Online

Effie White Sawyer’s The First Hundred Years: the History of Jacksonville State University, 1883-1983 is now available free online, thanks to the Houston Cole Library and an Alabama history program called The Cornerstone Project. MORE >>>

UPD Offers Free Fingerprinting Service

The University Police Department offers fingerprinting services to all Jacksonville State University students applying for teacher certification with the State of Alabama. Applicants should call UPD for an appointment and arrive with a photo identification and the appropriate paperwork. There is no fee. MORE >>>

Relay for Life Scheduled May 6

The Jacksonville State University community is invited to participate in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life at the Oxford High School stadium on Friday, May 6 from 6 p.m. until midnight. Because Relay for Life is a community gathering rather than an athletic event, everyone can participate. During the event, team members take turns walking on the track. Each team member is responsible for raising at least $100 for the American Cancer Society. There will be many fun activities at the event for team members and their families. For information about becoming a team member or to make a donation, contact Martha Mitchell in the Office of Admissions (782-5363) or Venita Toney in the Computer Center (782-8201) by March 1.

Style Matters: Symposiums

Symposiums — Q. The plural of “curriculum” is “curricula.” Why does the dictionary list “symposiums” as an acceptable plural for “symposium”? And does the rule differ for every plural of words ending in -um?(Chicago, 188-189)

A. “Curricula” is the plural in Latin. In American English, the plural is “curriculums.” Both are correct, although in academic writing, there is a tradition of using the Latin plurals. Chicago editors follow Webster’s 11th Collegiate when forming plurals of adopted words, but please see CMS 7.7-- from the online edition of the Chicago Manual of Style at http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/cmosfaq.html.

The Division of Institutional Advancement has created the university's first style and usage manual ( http://www.jsu.edu/news/jsustylebook/) to promote consistency in university publications. To promote awareness of the new guidelines, which are based on the 15th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style, the University  News Bureau will offer occasional comments on style in this space.

Houston Cole Library Begins Collaborative Digital Project

Jacksonville State University's Houston Cole Library has begun its contribution to Alabama’s first statewide digital repository, Alabama Mosaic (www.alabamamosaic.org).  The Alabama Mosaic Web site houses The Cornerstone Project, a unique collection of digitally accessible manuscripts, images, music, and other primary resources related to Alabama history.  The materials included in The Cornerstone Project have been digitized from the special collections of Alabama libraries, archives, historical societies, and other repositories.  The project was made possible through the efforts of the Network of Alabama Academic Libraries (NAAL) consortium, of which Houston Cole Library is a member. MORE >>>

Graduate Scholarship, Stipend Available for News Writer

The Jacksonville State University News Bureau seeks applicants for a graduate assistant position that will be available in September 2005. Applicants must demonstrate excellent news writing skills by providing samples of recent published work. MORE >>>

MCIS Schedule Update for
May Term/Summer Semesters 2005

Due to delays encountered with the Ayers Hall renovation, all summer math and computer science courses are scheduled to be taught in Bibb Graves and Merrill Building. In addition, math and computer science courses will be offered in May Term 2005. Refer to the JSU website schedule and to the Update for Spring 05 and SUM 05 for specific details.

Wellness Center Schedule for Cholesterol Screenings

The Wellness Center is continuing to offer Cholesterol Screenings (Lipid Profiles) to all JSU Faculty, Staff, their dependents and Retirees on Tuesdays (starting January 25) during the Spring 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 >>>

Order Parking Decals Online

In an effort to better serve the campus community, the University Police Department has automated the procedure for purchasing parking decals.  The registration process is quick and easy.  Faculty, staff, and students must register online at police.jsu.edu.   Online registration is mandatory for all JSU faculty, staff, and students. Anyone wishing to apply for a handicap decal must register for their blue or red decal prior to applying for their JSU handicap decal at UPD. Students must register for their parking decal through the Student Access System (SAS) and pick up their decals at the Theron Montgomery Building Auditorium. Faculty and staff must register their vehicle through the Faculty & Staff Access System (FAS).  The University Police will begin enforcing parking rules and regulations on Monday January 17th. If you need assistance registering for your decal at police.jsu.edu, please contact UPD at 256-782-5050.  MORE >>>

Online Parking Violations Appeal Procedure

The University Police Department would like to remind all faculty, staff, and students that effective January 1, 2005, all parking or moving violation appeals must be submitted online at police.jsu.edu. The University Police will no longer accept walk in appeals after December 31, 2004. If you have any questions, please contact Parking Services at 256-782-5835.

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.

President Meehan's Radio Show

Diana Cadwallader talks about graphic design at Jacksonville State University. Tune in here or go to president.jsu.edu.

      


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