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[GSNEWS] Georgia Southern This Week 3.28.08

Vol. 16 No. 12

March 31, 2008

TRAINING

Human Resources offers training
The Human Resources Training and Development Department will offer the following courses in April. More...

Library computer workshops underway
The Henderson Library computer workshops are currently underway. More...

Emerging Technology Center offers workshops
The Emerging Technology Center will continue providing workshops for various programs throughout the spring semester. More...

PRESENTATIONS

Award-winning poet at Georgia Southern April 4
Award-winning poet Michael Meyerhofer will read from his work Friday, April 4, at 7 p.m. in the Center for Art and Theatre’s Contemporary Gallery, Room 1004. More...

Dallas Brass will play at PAC on April 5
One of America’s most versatile musical ensembles is coming to the Performing Arts Center (PAC). More...

CAMPUS EVENTS

Eagle logo clocks available
SCI, a simulated company operated by students in the Manufacturing Enterprise class, TMFG 2131, a nationally-recognized program for excellence in private enterprise education, is currently producing eagle logo clocks for purchase. More...

ArtsFest is April 5
Celebrating its 26th year, ArtsFest 2008 brings art, dance, theatre, music and more to Georgia Southern University on Saturday, April 5. More...

Students attend national convention
More than 20 Georgia Southern University engineering and technology students attended the National Society of Black Engineers 34th Annual Convention in Orlando, Fla., over spring break. More...

Women's History Month Read-In is March 31
Members of the Georgia Southern University community, including faculty, staff and students, are invited to participate in the Women’s History Month Read-In on Monday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Russell Union Rotunda. More...

Continuing Education Call for Proposals
The Continuing Education Center is actively recruiting instructional proposals which feature innovative ideas for classes, workshops, training, lectures and other educational experiences for professional development, personal development and leisure. More...

Upcoming dissertation defense
Kelley J. Waldron will present her dissertation defense at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, in the College of Education Room 2124. More...

Upcoming Eagle Club meetings
Eagle Clubs are annual gatherings of Georgia Southern University alumni & friends at sites across Georgia, and parts of Florida and South Carolina. More...

American Mathematical Society president-elect to speak April 1
The Department of Mathematical Sciences will hold its 2008 Distinguished Lecture in Mathematics on Thursday, April 1, at 6 p.m. in the College of Information Technology Room 1004. More...

Honors Day convocation April 2
The annual Honors Day Convocation will be held on Wednesday, April 2, in the Performing Arts Center at 8:30 a.m. More...

The Women’s Forum at Georgia Southern will feature address by Mrs. United Nation U.S.
The reigning Mrs. United Nation U.S. will deliver the keynote address at The Women’s Forum at Georgia Southern University. More...

Georgia Southern Opera presents double bill of one-act comic operas April 3
Georgia Southern Opera will present “Law and Opera: GSU,” a double bill of one-act comic operas, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April 3-5 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, April 6 at 3 p.m. More...

CPS Demonstration on campus April 4
Georgia Southern University has selected eInstruction's Classroom Performance System (CPS) as the standard throughout the institution. More...

Georgia Southern University to hold Alumni Awards ceremony April 5
Ten Georgia Southern University alumni will be honored for their career achievements and support of the University at the annual Alumni Awards Banquet on campus at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 5, in the Nessmith-Lane Center for Continuing Education Ballroom. More...

Rations for Raptors April 7
The Center for Wildlife Education will host “Rations for Raptors” Monday, April 7, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the Center for Wildlife Education and The Lamar Q Ball Jr. Raptor Center. More...

Christopher’s Culinary Classics courses underway
The Continuing Education Center presents a gourmet cooking class in conjunction with Christopher’s Fine Dining Restaurant. More...

Nationally competitive scholarship and fellowship opportunities available to Georgia Southern University students
Georgia Southern faculty and staff are in an ideal position to encourage students to apply for nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships. More...

Flying Eagles offers trip
In October, the Flying Eagles will travel to the Italian Lakes and Greek Islands. More...

Annual Blue-White Game presented by Your Neighborhood Ford Dealers is April 12
Eagles football kicked off spring practice on Monday, March 10, with second-year head coach Chris Hatcher. More...

Retirees Recognition Ceremony April 15
Georgia Southern University’s 2007-2008 retirees will be honored during the Retirees Recognition Ceremony Tuesday, April 15, at 10 a.m. at the Builders of the University Terrace. More...

Tailgate with the Eagles
Just in time for the 2008 Baseball Season, Eagle Sports Marketing is teaming up with key supporters to provide free tailgates for choice weekend games. More...

College of Education to host gathering May 3
The College of Education will host a gathering for their spring 2008 graduates, alumni, faculty and staff Saturday, May 3, at 5 p.m. in the parking lot of J.I. Clements Stadium. More...

Greater Savannah Eagle Club
business luncheons
Open to all alumni, boosters and friends of Georgia Southern, the Greater Savannah Eagle Club business luncheons are held on the fourth Thursday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at Johnny Harris Restaurant, 1651 E. Victory Drive. More...

Missoula Children’s Theater returns in June
Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) returns to the Performing Arts Center for the week of June 16-21. This year's Summer Drama Camp will produce MCT’s version of “Robinson Crusoe.” More...

OTHER EVENTS
March
29	Softball - College of Charleston at Georgia Southern, 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.
	Women’s Tennis - Davidson at Georgia Southern, 2 p.m.
30	Softball - College of Charleston at Georgia Southern, 1 p.m.
31	Cinema Arts presents “After the Wedding,” Russell Union Theater, $2, 7:15 p.m.
	Georgia Southern Symphony, Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.
April
1	Expedition Georgia exhibit opens, Museum.
	Emanuel County Eagle Club, Cadle’s Barn, 6:30 p.m. For more information or tickets, contact Alumni Relations at ext. 5691.
2	Baseball - Kennesaw State at Georgia Southern, 4 p.m.
3	Evans County Eagle Club, Massey Pond House, 6:30 p.m. For more information or tickets, contact Alumni Relations at ext. 5691.
3-6	Opera Performance, Averitt Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m., 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 6.
4	International Conversation Hour, Russell Union Ballroom, 11:30 a.m.
5	Softball - Elon at Georgia Southern, 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.
	Alumni Awards Banquet, Nessmith-Lane Ballroom, 5 p.m. Tickets $15 per person. Alumni Relations, ext 5691.
	Dallas Brass, Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.
6	Men’s Tennis - Chattanooga at Georgia Southern, noon.
	Softball - Elon at Georgia Southern, 1 p.m.
7	Cinema Arts presents “Divorce Italian Style,” Russell Union Theater, $2, 7:15 p.m.
8	Baseball - Jacksonville at Georgia Southern, 6 p.m.
	Endowed Honors Recital, First Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m.
	Laurens County Eagle Club, Dublin Country Club, 6:30 p.m. For more information or tickets, contact Alumni Relations at ext. 5691.
9	Softball - Florida A&M at Georgia Southern, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
	Women’s Tennis - College of Charleston at Georgia Southern, 2 p.m.
10	Glynn County Eagle Club, Home of Joan Harris, 6:30 p.m. For more information or tickets, contact Alumni Relations at ext. 5691.
	Theatre & Performance presents “On Dragonfly Wings,” Black Box Theatre in the Center for Art & Theater, 7:30 p.m.

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KUDOS

Laura B. Regassa, associate professor in the Department of Biology, recently accepted the position of President-elect for the Southeastern Branch of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), which includes microbiologists from Alabama, Florida and Georgia. At the November 2007 ASM meeting in Alabama, Regassa’s student C. Ryan Bates (NSF REU fellow) won second place for his presentation titled “Growth profiles of novel Spiroplasma species isolated from geographically diverse tabanid hosts.” This presentation was co-authored by three other students (Perez [NSF REU fellow], Rosenberg [COUR recipient], and Young) and professor emeritus of biology F.E. French. Bates was given research funding and a travel award by the association. Regassa gave two invited talks at Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia) in December titled “Global diversity and evolution of Spiroplasma bacteria” and “Inquiry-based molecular biology education and student learning.” Regassa was co-author on a recent paper titled “New Species and U.S. Species of Spiroplasma in the Costa Rican Highlands: Implications for Biogeography and Biodiversity” published in Biodiversity and Conservation (16: 3877-3894).

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

For a list of all current job opportunities on campus, please check with the Division of Human Resources (for classified staff positions) at (912) 681-5468, TDD: (912) 681-0791; the Office of the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs (for faculty positions) at (912) 681-5258, TDD: (912) 871-1654; or the University’s web site at http://jobs.georgiasouthern.edu/.

Georgia Southern University affirms its commitment and pledges its full support to equal opportunity in hiring, promotion, and training for all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

Georgia Southern University further affirms its commitment to prohibit retaliation by any University employee against an employee who in, good faith, complains about alleged discrimination.

For further information, including information about the complaint and grievance procedures, please contact the Diversity Services Office, at (912) 681-5136, TDD: (912) 681-0273 or by e-mail at affirmac@georgiasouthern.edu .