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Center for Art and Theatre opens on Feb. 29Center for Art and Theatre opens on Feb. 29:
Ribbon-cutting at 7:15 p.m., 'King Lear' opens March 1
Members of the campus community are invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Georgia Southern University’s newly constructed Center for Art and Theatre on Friday, Feb.29, at 7:15 p.m. President Bruce Grube will cut the ribbon and welcome guests to the building, which includes three exhibition galleries and a black box theatre along with faculty and administrative office space.
Following the ribbon-cutting, there will be a reception in the downstairs lobby, and tours of the new building will be offered.
The Theatre and Performance program will present the inaugural production of William Shakespeare’s epic tragedy, “King Lear” in the University’s brand-new Black Box Theatre March 1-March 8. Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m., with the exception of the Sunday, March 2 show which will start at 2 p.m. There will be no performance on Monday, March 3. Tickets are $4 for Georgia Southern University students with ID; $8 for Georgia Southern University faculty and staff, and senior citizens; and $12 for general admission.
The role of King Lear will be played by Georgia Southern University professor emeritus Mical Whitaker, an actor and director who is well-known regionally for his work in presenting “Blessed Assurance,” “Black Nativity,” and many other local productions. He is currently directing Portal’s centennial production. The entire theatre faculty will have a hand in directing and designing the production.
Tickets for “King Lear” are available by calling the box office at ext. 5379.
Students and Faculty Member Win Silver ADDY AwardStudents and Faculty Member Win Silver ADDY Award
Georgia Southern University students along with one faculty member recently scored a Silver ADDY Award from the Savannah Ad Federation for their work on collateral promotional pieces for the Smith Callaway Banks Southern Folk Art Dedication this past fall.
Those recognized included Leigh C. Thomson, creative director and assistant professor of art at Georgia Southern University; and illustrators Andre Suazo, Austin Harris, Callie Prickett, Kayla Rowan, Herman Dawson and Rachel Rodriguez.
The ADDY Awards are the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition, recognizing and rewarding creative excellence in the art of advertising. All across the country, local entrants compete for recognition as the best of the best in their respective areas.
The competition begins with a call for entries in late December. Then selection of the most creative entry in each category is effected by a scoring process in which a panel of judges evaluate all creative dimensions of every entry. Entries that are considered outstanding and worthy of recognition receive a Silver ADDY. 		 

Changes to expect with the new phone systemChanges to expect with the new phone system
As Georgia Southern users begin the move to the new Avaya Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone system, they can expect a few changes. The primary differences are two:
• The University will have a new prefix that is the same for everyone. The new prefix is 478 (GSU).
• Internal calls will require dialing a five-digit campus extension. The fifth digit will be the last digit of the prefix.
Are there exceptions? Yes. Some existing phone numbers will remain unchanged; for example, toll free numbers, main campus numbers, and key numbers related to safety and security. Numbers that are critical to the University will be maintained and forwarded to the new system for as long as necessary.
The new telephone system will offer the following top-of-the-line features:
• Improved voicemail.
• Additional functions, including phone conferencing, call waiting, missed call identification, integration with GroupWise, call centers and voice response applications.
Most importantly, training and documentation will be provided for users, and instructional support will be available individually or for user groups.
The telecommunications team and the Eagle Print Shop offer a word of caution to any individual or department obtaining new business cards, new stationary, or other printed items. Your phone number will be changing between now and May, so take that into consideration as you plan for new materials.
When will you get your new phone number? Watch for a timeline in next week’s “This Week.”

Deadline to apply for priority consideration for graduate assistantships is March 1Deadline to apply for priority consideration for graduate assistantships is March 1
Georgia Southern University graduate students looking to facilitate their professional growth and development through supervised work experiences should consider a graduate assistantship. The deadline to apply for priority consideration for graduate assistantships for the fall semester is Saturday, March 1.
To be eligible for an assistantship, students must have unqualified admission to the College of Graduate Studies under the “regular” classification; maintain a 3.0 grade point average; and be enrolled as a full-time student within their degree program each semester of the graduate assistantship appointment. Assistantships are normally granted for the academic year.
Graduate assistants are expected to work 20 hours per week as designated by the assigned unit. The stipend for the student is determined by the department or unit awarding the assistantship.
Graduate students interested in a graduate assistantship must submit the online application found at https://www.sta.georgiasouthern.edu/axiom/Login.aspx?SourceID=32 and inform the department head or coordinator of graduate studies in the department in which employment is sought.

Men’s basketball team will host Davidson in regular season finaleMen’s basketball team will host Davidson in regular season finale
Georgia Southern fans are encouraged to support the men's basketball team when the Eagles complete their regular season schedule with a home game against Southern Conference rival Davidson on Saturday, March 1.
The matchup will feature two of the favorites for the SoCon championship. The Eagles are 20-8 overall (13-5 in the conference) with a six-game winning streak. The Wildcats are 20-6 (18-0 in the conference) with a 16-game winning streak.
Prior to its contest against Davidson, Georgia Southern will visit Austin Peay on Saturday, Feb. 23, and the College of Charleston on Thursday, Feb. 28.
The March 1 game between Georgia Southern and Davidson is set for 7:30 p.m. in Hanner Fieldhouse. For ticket info, call ext. 0123.

  
 

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TRAINING

Human Resources
Human Resources offers training
The Human Resources Training and Development Department will offer the following courses in February:
• PowerPoint Level II, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., HR Training Room.
• Dealing with Hostile Customers, Thursday, Feb. 28, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., HR Training Room.
• Performance Evaluations, Friday, Feb. 29, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., HR Training Room.
Coming in March:
• Management Training Series. This training is designed to prepare managers with the necessary tools to manage effectively at Georgia Southern University. To complete the management series, participants must attend all six 2 ½ hour modules. Sessions will be held Tuesday, March 4; Thursday, March 6; Tuesday, March 11; Thursday, March 13; Tuesday, March 18; and Thursday, March 20. All courses will be held in the Nessmith-Lane Building Room 2903.
• Business Etiquette, Wednesday, March 12, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m, HR Training Room.
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Thursday, March 13, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., HR Training Room.
• Performance Evaluations, Friday, March 14, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., HR Training Room.
• Word 2007 Refresher, Monday, March 17, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., HR Training Room.
• Enhancing Your Presentation Skills, Part One - Monday, March 24, 10 a.m. to noon; Part Two - Monday, March 31, 10 a.m. to noon. Both parts will be held in the HR Training Room.
To register for any of the courses listed, or to view other upcoming courses, visit http://jobs.georgiasouthern.edu/TD/training. The electronic version of the January to June 2008 training course book can be found at http://jobs.georgiasouthern.edu/T&D.
Training courses offered through the Training and Development Department are designed for the faculty, staff and student workers of the University. If you would like to request a training course for your staff or department, visit http://jobs.georgiasouthern.edu/T&D and click on the Customized Training link.
For more information or questions, contact Ale Kennedy or Linda Burton at ext. 1687.

Business leadership course in Savannah will begin on Jan. 22 Business leadership course in Savannah will begin on March 4
Georgia Southern is offering a non-credit business leadership course at the Coastal Georgia Center in Savannah.
“Leadership Skills for the Front-Line Manager” will be held on every Tuesday from March 4 through April 18, with the exception of March 18. Each session will run from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
The 32-hour course will train managers, supervisors and other administrative personnel with leadership responsibilities. Each class will focus on a particular topic, such as communication among employees, legal concerns for supervisors, handling conflict and criticism, and effective methods of coaching employees.
Co-sponsored by the College of Business Administration and the Continuing Education Center, the course has previously trained managers and supervisors from such varying fields as manufacturing, distribution, hospitality, transportation, health care and government.
The registration fee is $600 per participant, with a corporate discount rate of $550 per person for four or more people from the same organization. To sign up for the course, visit http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/supervisor.html or call ext. 5551.

Library workshops underwayLibrary workshops underway
The Henderson Library computer workshops are currently underway. These workshops will help participants become computer savvy and improve their research skills using licensed resources accessible through GALILEO. The workshops are open to all students, faculty and staff.
For more information, visit http://library.georgiasouthern.edu/workshops.html or contact the Henderson Library Information Services Department at ext. 5645.

Emerging Technology Center

Emerging Technology Center offers workshops
The Emerging Technology Center will continue providing workshops for various programs throughout the spring semester. For an updated listing of available workshops, visit the training page on the Web site at http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/etc.
All workshops are held in the College of Education building, room 2150. For questions, contact the department at ext. 0882.

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PRESENTATIONS

Ocean Leadership Distinguished Lecturer to speak Feb. 28Ocean Leadership Distinguished Lecturer to speak Feb. 28
 Sean Gulick, distinguished lecturer for the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, will speak Thursday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. in the College of Information Technology Room 1004. His presentation is titled “One Rock to Change the World: The Story of the Chicxulub Impact Crater.”
Sixty-five million years ago, a meteor traveling with a velocity of close to 20 kilometers per second impacted the Earth near the area known today as the Yucatan Peninsula with energy equivalent to that of 200 atomic bombs. The collision left behind the Chicxulub impact crater. Gulick has been investigating this crater with geophysical methods to understand the role of the impacted rock in the final crater structure, to use the final structure to gain insight into impact cratering processes, and to determine the key characteristics of the impact that contributed to the mass extinction events at the end of the Cretaceous Period.
Sponsored by the Department of Geology and Geography, Gulick’s talk is free and open to the public.

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CAMPUS EVENTS

Student concert bands to perform Feb. 22Student concert bands to perform Feb. 22
 Georgia Southern University’s two concert bands, the 70-member Wind Symphony and
the 45-member Symphonic Wind Ensemble, will present the first of two spring semester concerts Friday, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center.
The ensembles will perform both traditional and modern music from the concert band repertoire. Featured music in the program includes: “Outdoor Overture,” “Lincolnshire Posy,” and “Old Churches.”
The Wind Symphony and Symphonic Wind Ensemble are two of the six university bands open to all Georgia Southern students through the Department of Music. For information about Friday's concert or the Georgia Southern University Bands Program, call ext. 0195.
Friday evening's concert is free and open to music lovers of all ages.

 

Feed the Mosasaur Festival set for Feb. 23
People who take their eating seriously are invited to bring a healthy appetite to a food and cooking extravaganza that will benefit the Georgia Southern Museum.
The third annual Feed the Mosasaur Festival will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Nessmith-Lane Continuing Education Building.
Taking its name from the mosasaur – the 78-million-year-old fossil skeleton that dominates the Museum’s Hall of Natural History – the festival will offer visitors an opportunity to sample food from more than 20 of the region’s most popular restaurants.
In addition, the festival will include an amateur baking contest for adults and children, a signature dish competition for professional food service providers, a series of specialized cooking classes, a bake sale, and activities for kids.
Admission for the Feed the Mosasaur Festival is $9 per person for adults and $7.50 per person for senior citizens, students and children. Kids under the age of 3 will be admitted for free.
All proceeds from the festival will be used to support the Georgia Southern Museum’s many educational exhibits and programs.
Sponsored in part by Sea Island Bank, the festival will feature food and drink from Blue Moon Café, Candy Bouquet, Daily Grind Coffee House, Flat Creek Lodge, French Quarter Café, Holiday’s Greek and Italian Restaurant, Hugo’s, Locos Deli and Pub, Longhorn’s Steakhouse, McAlister’s Deli, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Ogeechee River Coffee House, Pampered Chef, Shane’s Rib Shack, Sugar Magnolia Bakery, Tupperware, Vandy’s Bar-B-Q, Virna’s Gourmet Cookies and Sweets, and more.
The Cooking with Class Institutes are classes that will share a popular cooking topic or teach participants how to prepare a specific dish. This year’s schedule includes adult classes devoted to coffee tasting, fast hor d’oeuvres, luncheon tea, and soups. There are also children’s classes for candy-making and liquid nitrogen ice cream.
The fee for each class ranges from $10 to $20 per person. Because of space limitations, advance registration is strongly encouraged, but there may be a few openings on the day of the festival.
The Best Bites Bake-Off is a cooking contest open to amateur chefs of all ages. There will be adult categories for bread, cakes, cookies and bars, and pies. Youngsters can test their culinary skills in the children’s dessert competition, which will have separate divisions for ages 4-9 and 10-14.
Anyone who wishes to enter the Best Bites Bake-Off must deliver their entries to the Nessmith-Lane Continuing Education Building between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on the day of the festival. There is no entry fee, but all entries will be placed in a bake sale to benefit the Museum. The judging will take place between 10:30 a.m. and noon, and the winners will be announced at noon during the prize ceremony.
For more information on the Feed the Mosasaur Festival, or to register for any of the cooking classes, visit http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/museum/ftm, email jhendrix@georgiasouthern.edu, or call ext. 5993.

Baseball tailgates this springBaseball tailgates this spring
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. Immediately before select Saturday home baseball games, fans will have the opportunity to enjoy free food and beverages provided by Eagle Sports Marketing, Papa Johns Pizza, Subway Restaurants, Harveys Supermarkets, Southern Boosters, The Talon Club and Dominos Pizza.
The first tailgate will Saturday, Feb. 23, prior to the game against Boston College. All tailgates will begin one hour prior to the start of the game in the parking lot of J.I. Clements Stadium. For a list of other baseball tailgates, visit the Georgia Southern Athletics Web site at www.georgiasoutherneagles.com and select the Baseball Tailgates option. Come out for free food and drinks and have a great time at J.I. Clements Stadium this year with the new Saturday Baseball Tailgates.

Basketball teams to visit classmatesBasketball teams to visit classmates
The Lady Eagles and Men’s Basketball teams will visit most dormitories, the Russell Student Union, the University Store and Greek Row this week. They are looking to rally student support for the remainder of the season and will hand out flyers and posters.
Look for the Lady Eagles Monday, Feb. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the men’s team Friday, Feb. 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

Ladies Night at Hanner Feb. 25Ladies Night at Hanner Feb. 25
Monday, Feb. 25, has been designated Ladies Night at Hanner Fieldhouse. Women and girls of all ages will be admitted free of charge to watch the Lady Eagles basketball team play Chattanooga at 7 p.m.
Additionally, the Georgia Southern Softball team will be on-site handing out free schedule posters and schedule cards.
Other promotions during the evening include: the first 200 fans will receive a free Subway and Georgia Southern University mini basketball courtesy of Subway of Statesboro; Verizon Wireless will be handing out free Georgia Southern/Verizon promotional items; the Chick-fil-A cow will be handing out free sandwiches, mini cows and coupons; the Sir Shop Dress for Dash; and more.

 

Dining etiquette workshop Feb. 26Dining etiquette workshop Feb. 26
The Office of Career Services, campus departments and corporate sponsors are hosting the fall semester Dining For Success workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 5:30 p.m. in the Russell Union Ballroom.
The event is open to all seniors and graduate students. The program will consist of a five-course meal during which participants will learn the do’s and don’ts of dining etiquette.
A $20 refundable deposit is required of all participants and will be returned at the meal. Spaces are limited. Students interested in participating must sign up in the Career Services office in Williams Center Room 1058.
For more information, contact Amy Rowell at ext. 5197 or awilliams@georgiasouthern.edu.

 

Upcoming dissertation defensesUpcoming dissertation defense
Sharonlyn Reese will present her dissertation defense at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27, in the College of Education Room 3124. Her dissertation is titled “Challenges That Georgia Elementary Principals Face in Raising Achievement of At-Risk Third Grade Students.”
The major professor for both Colvin and Reese is Linda M. Arthur, assistant professor in the Department of Leadership, Technology and Human Development.
For more information, contact ext. 5307.

 

McNair Program seeking studentsMcNair Program seeking students
The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program in the Office of Educational Opportunity Programs is seeking talented undergraduate students. The McNair Program seeks to increase graduate degree attainment for students from segments of society that are underrepresented in certain academic disciplines. This federally funded program is designed to prepare participants for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
Eligibility requirements and application are available at http://students.georgiasouthern.edu/mcnair. Students who are selected will receive a $2,600 stipend. The application deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 27.
For more information, contact Carolyn Boles at ext. 5458 or via e-mail at cboles@georgiasouthern.edu.

Eagle Expo/Education Career Fair Feb. 27Eagle Expo/Education Career Fair Feb. 27
The Eagle Expo/Education Career Fair will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Recreation Activity Center (RAC). The Expo is an all-campus event sponsored by the Office of Career Services. Employers from a wide variety of fields have registered to attend.
Contact Career Services at ext. 5197 or visit their Web site at http://students.georgiasoutheren.edu/career for a participant list. Company representatives will continue to register until the day of the event.
For more information on the expo, contact Dorsey Baldwin at ext. 5197 or dbaldwin@georgiasouthern.edu.

Christopher’s Culinary Classics course begins Feb. 11Christopher’s Culinary Classics courses underway
The Continuing Education Center presents a gourmet cooking class in conjunction with Christopher’s Fine Dining Restaurant.
Taught by chef Stephen Campbell, the following is a list of the classes that will be offered:
• Wednesday, Feb. 27–Cheers Cocktail Party
• Saturday, March 1–Soups
• Monday, March 10–Bon Appetit French Cooking
• Wednesday, March 26–Italian
• Monday, April 7–Spanish Tapas
• Wednesday, April 23–Japanese Sushi
Each class is offered as a single session. Session prices range from $45 to $55 per person. Those interested should contact the Center for Continuing Education at ext. 5551. Registrations must be made 72 hours prior to the respective class date.
For more information and online registration visit http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/cooking.html.


Greater Savannah Eagle Club fall business luncheonsGreater Savannah Eagle Club
fall 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. TFollowing is a list of dates and speakers:
• Thursday, Feb. 28–Keith Hatcher, football recruiting coordinator
• Thursday March 27–Ashley Anders, football defensive coordinator
• Thursday, May 22–Sam Baker, athletics director
For more information, contact Rick Bean at (912)629-2143 or rbean@krtcpa.com or visit http://chathameagleclub.org.

 

Eagles in D.C. Pilot Program deadline extended to Feb. 29Eagles in D.C. Pilot Program deadline extended to Feb. 29
Georgia Southern University faculty and staff are asked to encourage students to apply for the Eagles in D.C. Pilot Program. The program is a four-week congressional internship sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.
Students will have the opportunity to learn about the legislative and administrative processes of a Congressional office while performing a range of tasks. Interns can explore the many career options relative to working with the U.S. Congress, while also gaining valuable experience and building foundations for careers as elected officials, administrators, attorneys and other related fields. The University will provide up to $8,000 per student to assist with expenses.
In order to be eligible to apply, undergraduate students must have completed at least 36 hours in residence at Georgia Southern University by Jan. 1, 2008; have a grade point average of at least 3.0; be available to interview in person in March prior to spring break; submit a complete application by Friday, Feb. 29, to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, in the Marvin Pittman Administration Building, Suite 2020.
To apply, students must submit a one-page cover sheet with the following information: name, e-mail, phone, last four digits of Eagle ID, grade point average, and include the statement “I give the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management the permission to verify the GPA I have submitted for consideration to the Eagles in D.C. Program.” Students must also submit a resume, two letters of recommendation, and a personal statement of 150 words or less which speaks to the unique contribution they believe they will bring to the program and how they will benefit from the experience. Students also have the option to submit a one-page summary of leadership and civic experiences, as well as participation in internships, reseach and organizations.
For more information, contact Memory Littles at ext. 5256 or mlittles@georgiasouthern.edu.

Buddhist Club meetingBuddhist Club meeting
The Buddhist Club invites students and members of the Georgia Southern community to attend their next meeting on Friday, Feb. 29, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Newton Building Room 1109.

 

 


WGST project competition submissions due March 1 WGST project competition submissions
due March 1
The Women’s and Gender Studies (WGST) Research and Project Competition submission forms are available online at http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/wgender/awards.php.
Faculty are asked to encourage students who have excelled in their classes to submit projects for the WGST Award. Projects may come from spring or fall 2007 courses. Submissions are due by Saturday, March 1.
For more information, contact Nancy Malcom at ext. 5168 or nmalcom@georgiasouthern.edu.

Georgia Southern Writing Project seeking donationsGeorgia Southern Writing Project seeking donations
The Georgia Southern Writing Project is currently accepting donations of gently used items for its third annual yard sale. The sale will benefit area students that enroll in summer Youth Writing Project camps.
The yard sale will be held Saturday, March 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 337 Savannah Ave.
For more information or to donate items contact Patricia Price, assistant professor in the Department of Writing and Linguistics, at ext. 0154 or ptprice@georgiasouthern.edu.

Student Leadership Award nominations due March 7Student Leadership Award nominations
due March 7
The Office of Student Leadership & Civic Engagement is accepting applications for the 2008 Student Leadership Awards and Recognition Night. Those who work with individual student leaders or student organizations are encouraged to nominate deserving students or groups for a variety of awards. Award descriptions and nomination forms can be found at http://students.georgiasouthern.edu/leadership.
All nominations and application materials are due by 5 p.m. Friday, March 7. Materials may be hand delivered to the Office of Student Leadership & Civic Engagement in Russell Union Room 2022 or mailed to P.O. Box 8114.
For more information, contact the Office of Student Leadership & Civic Engagement at ext. 1435.

 

Nationally competitive scholarship and fellowship opportunities available to Georgia Southern University studentsNationally 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. These competitive opportunities are sources of substantial funding for undergraduate studies, graduate education and international experiences.
This semester, two Georgia Southern student recipients are currently studying overseas as a result of these opportunities. Nicole Harper, a doctoral student in the Department of Curriculum, Foundation and Reading, is involved in a research project in Slovenia made possible through the U.S. Student Fulbright program. Jake Taylor, an honors sophomore in the Department of History and Department of Geology and Geography, is studying abroad at the University of Oulu in Finland on a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.
The University Honors Program serves as the campus clearinghouse for these awards and is committed to working with all Georgia Southern students during the advising and application process.
Please encourage your students to attend one of the following information meetings this semester:
Nationally Competitive Scholarships and Fellowships Information Session. This session will provide an overview of the following awards: Freeman-ASIA, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, Gilman, Goldwater, Javits, Marshall, Mitchell, National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, Rotary, Truman and Udall.
• Monday, April 7 at 5 p.m. in Russell Union 2084

Fulbright Information Session
• Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 5 p.m. in Russell Union Room 2084
• Tuesday, April 8, at 5 p.m. in Russell Union Room 2084

Gilman International Scholarship Information Session
• Wednesday, April 16, at 5 p.m. in Russell Union Room 2084

For more information, please visit http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/honors/NC_Scholarships/natscholarship.php
or contact Steven Engel, director of the University Honors Program, at sengel@georgiasouthern.edu.

Flying Eagles offers tripFlying Eagles offers trip
In October, the Flying Eagles will travel to the Italian Lakes and Greek Islands. The trip will leave Friday, Oct. 10, and return Tuesday, Oct. 21. Participants will explore the magnificent historical sights and cultures of northern Italy, Croatia and the stunning Greek Islands. Experience the breathtaking scenery of the Italian lakes region followed by a romantic seven-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise aboard the Costa Fortuna.
All-inclusive prices for flight, hotel and cruise start at $3869 per person. A $485 deposit is due by Thursday, April 10.
For more information, visit the Web site at http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/travelitalian.html or contact Sybil Fickle at ext. 5556.

Continuing Education Call for ProposalsContinuing 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. The target audiences are the general public, professionals, seniors and youth.
Faculty and staff members are encouraged to respond to this Call for Proposals. Visit the Web site at to http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/teachCE.html read the proposal guidelines and access the online proposal submission form. There are several programs that need qualified instructors as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, contact Tony Bretti, assistant dean and director of Continuing Education, at ext. 5442.

Missoula Children’s Theater returns in JuneMissoula 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.”
This day program has openings for a maximum of 60 students in grades one through high school. Students must have completed kindergarten to attend. Registration is $225 and does not include performance tickets, performance DVD, camp t-shirts, daily lunch or snacks.
MCT, the nation’s largest touring children’s theatre, has been touring extensively for more than 30 years from Montana to Japan, and will visit nearly 1,000 communities this year with 32 teams of tour actor/directors. A tour team arrives in a given town with a set, lights, costumes, props and make-up - everything it takes to put on a play, except the cast. The team holds an open audition and casts 50 to 60 local students to perform in the production. The show is rehearsed throughout the week and two public performances are presented on Saturday. All MCT shows are original adaptations of classic children’s stories and fairytales with a twist on the classic stories that you know and love. Also included in the residency are three enrichment workshops presented by the tour actor/directors. Creativity, social skills, goal achievement, communication skills and self-esteem are all characteristics that are attained through the participation in this unique, educational project. MCT's mission is the development of lifeskills in children through participation in the performing arts.
For registration information, visit the camp Web site at http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/campdrama.html.

OTHER EVENTS
February  
23 Equestrian - Georgia Southern at University of Florida
  Softball - Minnesota at Georgia Southern, 11 a.m.
  Baseball - Boston College at Georgia Southern, 1:30 p.m.
24 Equestrian - Georgia Southern at University of Central Florida
  Men’s Tennis - Florida Atlantic at Georgia Southern, noon
  Baseball - Boston College at Georgia Southern, 1:30 p.m.
  Jazz Band Concert, Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.
25 Women’s Basketball - Chattanooga at Georgia Southern, 7 p.m.
  Cinema Arts presents “Julie Coming Home/The Healer,” Russell Union Theater, $2, 7:15 p.m.
26 Softball - Georgia State at Georgia Southern, 3 p.m.
  Atlanta Tailgate - Baseball at Georgia Tech. For more information, contact Alumni Relations at 681-5691.
28 Women’s Basketball - Davidson at Georgia Southern, 7 p.m.
29 International Conversation Hour, Russell Union Ballroom, 11:30 a.m.
  Baseball - Towson at Georgia Southern, 7 p.m.
   
March  
1 Equestrian - Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Zone 5 Region 3 Horse Show, Evermore Farm
  Men’s Tennis - Wofford at Georgia Southern, noon.
  Baseball - Towson at Georgia Southern, 1:30 p.m.
  Men’s Basketball - Davidson at Georgia Southern, 7:30 p.m.
  Theatre & Performance present “King Lear,” Black Box Theatre in the Center for Art & Theater, 7:30 p.m.
  Faculty Recital Series featuring Arikka Gregory and David Murray, Trinity Episcopal Church, 7:30 p.m.
2 Equestrian - Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Zone 5 Region 3 Horse Show, Evermore Farm
  Women’s Tennis - Mercer at Georgia Southern, 11 a.m.
  Baseball - Towson at Georgia Southern, 1:30 p.m.
  Theatre & Performance present “King Lear,” Black Box Theatre in the Center for Art & Theater, 2 p.m.
3 Women’s Tennis - Tennessee Tech at Georgia Southern, 2 p.m.
  Theatre & Performance present “King Lear,” Black Box Theatre in the Center for Art & Theater, 7:30 p.m.
4 Theatre & Performance present “King Lear,” Black Box Theatre in the Center for Art & Theater, 7:30 p.m.
5 Men’s Tennis - Hampton at Georgia Southern, 11 a.m.
  Women’s Tennis - Hampton at Georgia Southern, 2 p.m.
  Softball - Presbyterian at Georgia Southern, 3 p.m. & 5 p.m.
  Theatre & Performance present “King Lear,” Black Box Theatre in the Center for Art & Theater, 7:30 p.m.
6 Screven County Eagle Club, First United Methodist church in Sylvania, 6:30 p.m. For more information or tickets, contact Alumni Relations at ext. 5691.
  Theatre & Performance present “King Lear,” Black Box Theatre in the Center for Art & Theater, 7:30 p.m.
7 International Conversation Hour, Russell Union Ballroom, 11:30 a.m.
  Greater Augusta Eagle Club, Savannah Rapids Pavilion, 6:30 p.m. For more information or tickets, contact Alumni Relations at ext. 5691.
  Theatre & Performance present “King Lear,” Black Box Theatre in the Center for Art & Theater, 7:30 p.m.
8-11 Spring Regents’ Exam. For full testing schedule, visit http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/testing/2008springregents.htm.
8 Men’s Tennis - Appalachian State at Georgia Southern, noon.
  Theatre & Performance present “King Lear,” Black Box Theatre in the Center for Art & Theater, 7:30 p.m.

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KUDOS
Timothy D. Giles, associate professor in the Department of Writing and Linguistics, recently published the book “Motives for Metaphor in Scientific and Technical Communication” with Baywood Publishing. The book is now part of a series on technical communication that Baywood has maintained for more than 20 years.
Michael Reksulak, assistant professor of economics, writes a bi-weekly column on business and economics in the Savannah Morning News. His latest column related the fiscal stimulus package to the overall budget situation. It can be found at http://savannahnow.com/node/449019. Previous columns are available at http://coba.georgiasouthern.edu/depts/sed/SEDinthenews.html.
Edward W.L. Smith, professor of psychology, is the guest editor of the current issue of the International Gestalt Journal. Including his introduction, this issue contains 13 articles on “Art, Artists and the Gestalt Approach.”

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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 .

 

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