TRAINING

Human Resources offers training
The Human Resources Training and Development Department will offer the following courses in February.
• Your Health & Your Environment, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m. to noon, RAC Conference Room.
• Small Things That Make a Big Impact, Thursday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to noon, RAC Conference Room.
• Excel 2007 Refresher, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., College of Education Room 2150.
• GroupWise Level II, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., College of Education Room 2150.
• Dealing with Hostile Customers, Thursday, Feb. 28, 1 p.m. to 3 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.
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.

College and high school instructors invited to annual composition conference
College writing professors and high school English teachers are invited to the 10th annual Student Success in First-Year Composition Conference on Friday, Feb. 1 at Georgia Southern University. Workshops and presentations will cover teaching methods and theory in high school and college writing courses.
In addition, the 2008 Golden Award will be presented, recognizing an individual's excellence in teaching composition at the high school or college level. To qualify for the Golden Award, a teacher or professor must have at least five years of experience in composition; demonstrate specific techniques, approaches and qualities which make their instruction outstanding; and make a significant contribution beyond the classroom to their school.
Nominations for the Golden Award must be submitted online by 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, which is also the deadline to register for the conference. The annual award, which will be presented at the keynote luncheon, honors the memory of Dorothy Smith Golden, professor emerita of writing and linguistics at Georgia Southern.
The conference fee of $75 includes continental breakfast and lunch. To sign up, visit http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/ssfyc.html or call (912) 681-5551.

Course provides preparation for
professional HR exam
The Continuing Education Center will sponsor a 36-hour intensive course that will prepare participants who are seeking certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
The “Certificate in Professional Human Resource Management” program will run on 12 consecutive Monday evenings from Feb. 4 through April 21. Each session will meet from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Coastal Georgia Center in Savannah.
The fee for the course is $905 per person for SHRM members and $955 per person for non-members. The fee for all participants will increase to $980 per person after 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25. The registration deadline is 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 28.
To register for the class or obtain more information, visit http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/HRcertificate.html, email seminars@georgiasouthern.edu, or call J. Marie Lutz at ext. 1763.

Legal seminar for business owners, managers will be held in Brunswick
Business owners and managers are invited to a legal seminar in Brunswick that will address how supervisors should deal with an employee who has filed an harassment claim. Human resource managers are especially welcome.
“Retaliation Under Title VII” will run on Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Coastal Georgia Community College. Part of the Legal Awareness in the Workplace (LAW) series sponsored by Georgia Southern University, the seminar will address the Supreme Court's evolving interpretation of retaliation and how it affects employers.
The LAW series continues in Savannah with different topics in March, April and June. The series will return to Brunswick on May 13 for "Best Practices in Running Background and Reference Checks."
The $69 per-seminar fee will be reduced to $59 for anyone who signs up for three or more seminars, and for three or more people registering from the same firm. Register by calling (912) 681-5551. For more information, visit http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/lawseminar.html or contact J. Marie Lutz, SPHR, ext. 1763.

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.

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.

PRESENTATIONS

Author to discuss life after college Jan. 30
Andy Masters, author of “Life After College: What to Expect and How to Succeed in Your Career,” will present the keynote message as part of Career Services annual Life Planning Conference. Masters presentation will provide strategies for success after graduation including strategic career planning, networking, personal development and leadership.
Masters will present his message Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Russell Union Ballroom. Faculty are encouraged to bring their classes. All students are encouraged to attend.
For more information, contact Career Services at ext. 5197 or awilliams@georgiasouthern.edu.
Masters’ appearance is sponsored by Career Services and the Campus Life Enrichment Committee.

Sustainable tourism in Argentina
focus of talk Jan. 30
Luis Touceda, deputy director of the Institute for the Development of Sustainable Tourism in the School of Tourism at the Catholic University of Salta in Salta, Argentina, will present the talk “Sustainable Tourism in Argentina” Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 4 p.m. in Russell Union Room 2048.
The presentation will focus on Seclanatas, a small town along a tourist route where weavers live and work. It demonstrates the relationship between handicrafts, weavers and sustainable tourism.
Touceda also owns and operates the tour company Admire, which specializes in nature and eco-tourism in the Argentine highlands and Andes mountains.
The lecture is sponsored by the Department of Writing and Linguistics; the Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Family and Consumer Sciences; the Center for International Studies; and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

Health and Kinesiology Distinguished Lecture set for Jan. 31
The Department of Health and Kinesiology continues its Distinguished Lecture Series with "Physical Activity and Public Health: Moving for Healthier Communities," a lecture by Barbara Ainsworth, professor at Arizona State University.
Ainsworth’s presentation is set for Thursday, Jan. 31, at 5:30 p.m. in Room 1115, College of Education. Her research relates to physical activity and public health and focuses on the assessment of physical activity in populations, the evaluation of physical activity questionnaires, and on identifying neighborhood environmental supports for physical activity.
Ainsworth teaches courses on grant writing, physical activity and public health, physical activity and nutritional epidemiology. She is best known as the lead author for the Compendium of Physical Activities, a list of the energy cost of human physical activities. She is a core member for the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) development and evaluation team and serves as the translation coordinator for the questionnaires that reside on the IPAQ Website (www.ipaq.ki.se). Ainsworth mentors master’s and doctoral students interested in examining physical activity trends in populations, understanding physical activity in minorities and low education, assessment of physical activity, and identifying environmental factors associated with physical activity.

Understanding Dementia & Alzheimer’s Conference Feb. 1
Georgia Southern University’s Continuing Education Center will present the Understanding Dementia & Alzheimer’s conference Friday, Feb. 1, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Coastal Georgia Center in Savannah.
This one-day educational event is for those who want to gain a greater understanding of dementia-related conditions and is specifically targeted to caregivers, nurses, dieticians, counselors, social workers and nursing home administrators.
The keynote speaker is Teepa Snow, an occupational therapist currently serving as a dementia care and education specialist. She will be joined by Frieda Brown, a dietician with more than 30 years experience, and Sharon Dickol of the Coastal Area Agency on Aging.
Conference participants will be awarded six hours of credit for participation through the Continuing Education Center. In addition, the Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), the Licensed Professional Counselors Association (LPCA) of Georgia, Georgia Occupational Therapy Association (GOTA), the Georgia Nurses Association (GNA), and the Georgia State Board of Nursing Home Administrators (GSBNHA) have approved this conference for six hours of credit.
To register and for more detailed information, visit the conference website at
http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/dementia&aging.html
or contact Linda Tyler at ext. 5551.

Acclaimed dance company Hubbard Street 2
at Performing Arts Center on Feb. 2
One of the country’s most exciting dance companies is coming to the Performing Arts Center (PAC).
Hubbard Street 2 will perform at the PAC on Saturday, Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m.
Based in Chicago, Hubbard Street 2 is a company of dancers between the ages of 17 and 25 who perform a repertoire of work by many of the nation’s most promising choreographers.
With a desire to expose its audience to a wide variety of dance techniques, movement styles and artistic approaches, Hubbard Street 2 strives to perform an eclectic body of work, with an emphasis on new creation.
Tickets for Hubbard Street 2 are $30 per person for the general public. Georgia Southern faculty, staff and students will receive a $5 discount for each ticket.
In addition, if any tickets are available 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the performance, any Georgia Southern student with a valid University I.D. can purchase one ticket for $10.
To purchase tickets or obtain additional information, call ext. 7999 or toll free (866) PAC-ARTS, or visit the PAC Web site at http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/pac.

“Campus Computing: From Free Speech to Facebook” at Georgia Southern Feb. 5
Attorney C.L. Lindsay, founder and executive director of the Coalition for Student and Academic Rights (CO-STAR) will present “Campus Computing: From Free Speech to Facebook” at Georgia Southern University on Tuesday, Feb. 5. He will present his talk twice, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and from 7-8 p.m., and both presentations will take place in the Assembly Hall of the Nessmith-Lane Building.
Lindsay is a nationally recognized expert and leader in the field of student rights and academic freedom. His syndicated column, “Ask CO-STAR” is distributed nationwide on Knight Ridder/Tribune's College Wire Service. The column, published weekly, has become one of Knight Ridder/Tribune's most popular features. CO-STAR is a national student rights organization that helps thousands of college students with their legal problems, free of charge, each year.
He is also the author of “The College Student's Guide to the Law: Get a Grade Changed, Keep Your Stuff Private, Throw a Police-Free Party, and More!” published by Taylor Trade Publishing.
Lindsay has appeared on national television, radio and has been featured in many regional and national publications, including US News & World Report and The Chronicle of Higher Education. He graduated magna cum laude from Denison University, and received his J.D. from the University of Michigan. In his spare time, he teaches courses in Law and Literature at the University of Pennsylvania.
Lindsay’s presentation is sponsored by First-Year Experience, CLEC, Athletics, Student Activities, and Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. For more information contact First-Year Experience at ext. 5401.

Southeastern Conference on Cross-Cultural Issues in Counseling and Education Feb. 8-9
The Southeastern Conference on Cross-Cultural Issues in Counseling and Education will be held at the Coastal Georgia Center in Savannah Friday, Feb.8, and Saturday, Feb. 9.
The conference will focus on racial identity development, ethnic identity development, and gender and sexual orientation, from infancy through adult maturity. An understanding of this development is necessary to understand the dynamics of multi-ethnic and multi-racial groups in the United States. The workshop embraces an anti oppressive and multi cultural perspective.
Keynote speakers will be Patricia Arredondo, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs and professor of educational psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; William E. Cross Jr., professor & chairman of the doctoral program in social-personality psychology at the Graduate Center, The City University of New York; and Lee Knefelkamp, professor of psychology and education at Columbia University Teachers College in New York.
To register, visit http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/ccissues.html or call ext. 5551.

CAMPUS EVENTS

Hanner Hooligan Tailgate & Pack the House in Pink
Jan. 26
The sixth annual Hanner Hooligan Tailgate will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. There is no admission to join the tailgate fun in the Hanner parking lot.
As part of an effort to draw awareness for the ongoing search for a cure for breast cancer, Hanner Fieldhouse will also play host to the third annual “Pack the House in Pink” event. All students and fans are encouraged to wear an article of pink clothing to the games to show our support for the fight against breast cancer.
The first game of the doubleheader will tip off at 5 p.m., as the Lady Eagles take on the Catamounts of Western Carolina. The men’s team follows with at 7:30 p.m. against Furman.
For more information, contact Eagle Sports Marketing at ext. 1500 or brjones@georgiasouthern.edu.

Persico Lecture Jan. 28
The Anthropological Society will hold its monthly Persico Lecture Monday, Jan. 28, at 5 p.m. in the Carroll Building Room 2255. This month’s speaker is Annette Laing, assistant professor of history.
Laing is a cultural historian of early America in the Atlantic World, with a particular interest in popular religious culture. She is also an active public historian, most notable for her work with children in “TimeShop,” a time travel workshop. She is also the author of the children’s novel “Don’t Know Where, Don’t Know When.”
The lecture is free and open to the public. Pizza will be provided, but participants should bring their own drink. The presentation will last approximately 45 minutes, with an open question and answer period following.

Zach’s Brews grand opening Jan. 30
The grand opening celebration for Georgia Southern University’s first alternative coffee shop, Zach’s Brews, will be held Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 3 p.m. on the second floor of the Henderson Library.
Zach’s Brews offers coffee, cappuccino, espresso, caffe latte, fresh-baked cinnamon rolls, cookies, bagels, blueberry muffins and croissants.
Zach’s Brews hours are Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Sunday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Life Planning Conference Jan. 30
Career Services will host a Life Planning Conference for juniors and seniors Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Russell Union Rooms 2047 and 2048. Expert speakers from companies such as Wal-Mart, Target, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and campus departments will share valuable information to assist students with their professional job search and to prepare them for life after college.
Topics to be covered include: resume writing, interviewing skills, financial planning, professionalism, the transition from school to work and more. Students will also have the opportunity to win up to $200; the more presentations they attend, the more chances they have to win.
For a complete schedule of events, visit http://students.georgiasouthern.edu/career/ and click on the Life Planning Conference button.
In order to attend, students must register online by Friday, Jan. 25.
Faculty are encouraged to bring classes that meet during this time to the event and to ask students to attend as class assignments. Those wishing to bring their classes are asked to contact Amy Rowell by Friday, Jan. 25, to tell her which presentation your class plans to attend and the number of students to expect.
For more information, contact Career Services at ext. 5197 or Rowell at awilliams@georgiasouthern.edu.

GMAT mobile testing in February
The College of Business Administration invites anyone interested in taking the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) exam for entrance into the Master of Business Administration, Master of Accounting and the Georgia WebMBA programs to sign up for the exam while the GMAT Mobile Testing Bus is on campus. Testing will be held Saturday, Feb. 2, Tuesday, Feb. 5, and Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 9 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. each day in the COBA parking lot.
The GMAT Mobile Testing Center is a full-length bus outfitted with high-tech facilities including six complete GMAT testing stations, high-speed data connectivity via satellite and electronic security systems to guarantee maximum security.
To register, visit http://www.mba.com and select GMAT Mobile Testing Bus–Statesboro, Ga., from the site location list.
For more information, contact the COBA Graduate Studies Office in COBA Room 1133 or call ext. 5767.

Cheerleader for a day Feb. 9
Dreams will come true as kids get to spend the day as a Georgia Southern cheerleader. The Saturday, Feb. 9, event is open children ages 5 to 14. The cost is $25 in advance or $35 the day of the event, and it includes a t-shirt, dinner, pom poms, spirit band, a picture with GUS and the cheerleaders, and a free ticket to the men’s basketball game against Chattanooga at 7:30 p.m.
Check-in will begin at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. Participants will learn and perform a half-time routine with the cheerleaders. After performing the children will be released to their parents. The deadline to register is Wednesday, Feb. 6. For more information or a registration form, contact John Ramfjord at ext. 1500 at junioreagleclub@hotmail.com.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the University cheerleading squads.

Christopher’s Culinary Classics course begins
Feb. 11
The Continuing Education Center presents a gourmet cooking class in conjunction with Christopher’s Fine Dining Restaurant.
Taught by Christopher’s chef Stephen Campbell, following is a list of the classes that will be offered:
• Monday, Feb. 11–Valentine’s four-course meal
• 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.

Bulloch County Eagle Club pre-season rally Feb. 19
The Bulloch County Eagle Club will host a baseball pre-season rally and dinner Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the Gene Bishop Field House at Paulson Stadium.
The evening will feature Rodney Hennon, head baseball coach.
Tickets are $10 per person and available at the Office of Alumni Relations. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call ext. 5691.

Greater 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
• Friday, April 25–Jeff Price, head men’s basketball coach, and Chris Hatcher, head football coach
• 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.

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.

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. 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 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 now 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 website at http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/campdrama.html.

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KUDOS

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 .