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Vol. 16 No. 10 March 17, 2008  
   

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Improving the health outcomes of all Georgians drives work of Georgia Southern University’s Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public HealthImproving the health outcomes of all Georgians drives work of Georgia Southern University’s Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health
 According to the United Health Foundation’s 2007 survey, created in partnership with the American Public Health Association, Georgia ranks 40 out of 50 states in the health of its citizens. That ranking that has remained relatively constant for two decades.
Recognizing the need for improvement, Georgia Southern University’s Jiann-Pin Hsu College of Public Health is developing a community-based plan that will improve public health in the 109 rural counties of Georgia and raise the state’s national health status. That plan is being developed and implemented in Albany, Ga., as the Southwest Georgia Community-based Health Initiative takes shape. Once the plan is in place and tested, it will be available to make a difference in all Georgia’s communities.
“Helping Georgia’s communities enhance their health outcomes is a process,” says Charles Hardy, dean of the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health at Georgia Southern University. “It involves bringing constituencies together to determine ways to promote health, prevent disease, and protect individuals and families. Our faculty is doing that with the Southwest Georgia Initiative, and once established, that will provide a model for implementation in other communities where health behaviors, health policies, and access to quality health care are inadequate.”
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Ga., recently awarded the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health a two-year, $500,000 grant to develop a comprehensive assessment of community needs in the hospital’s Southwest Georgia service area. Using community and provider data, faculty researchers will then develop targeted programs to improve the health status of the community and remove health disparities among its residents.
“To effect better health for Georgians, we need to think beyond the medical model of disease, which treats one patient at a time,” said Hardy. “Focusing on prevention, promotion, and protection, we can help communities improve their health outcomes. Taking that a step further, when we improve health outcomes, we will be making a significant impact on Georgia’s economy.”
In developing national health rankings, the United Health Foundation considers a variety of determinants: personal behaviors, such as smoking, drinking, obesity, and high school graduation rates; community environment factors such as violent crime, occupational fatalities, infectious disease, and children in poverty; public and health policies, such as lack of health insurance, per capita public health spending, and immunization coverage; and clinical care factors, such as adequacy of prenatal care, number of primary care physicians, and preventable hospitalizations.
In addition to health determinants, the rankings consider health outcomes: poor mental health days, poor physical health days, infant mortality, cardiovascular deaths, cancer deaths, and premature deaths.
Move to new telephone system continues March 17-21Move to new telephone system continues March 17-21
Georgia Southern University will enter Phase 2A of its change to the Avaya VoIP telephone system Monday and Tuesday, March 17-18. The following campus buildings will be part of the next “cutover”:

Hollis Building
Interior Design Building
A/I Design 216/Cottage 200
A/I Design 217/Cottage 300
A/I Design 214/Cottage 400
A/I Design 215/Cottage 500
A/I Design 218/Cottage 600
Family Life Center (Child Development Center)
College of Business Administration Building
Family and Consumer Sciences Building
Nursing-Chemistry Building
College of Information Technology Building

Beginning Wednesday morning, March 19, telephone numbers for these buildings will use the 478 (GSU) prefix; however, their four-digit extension number will remain the same.
Phase 2B of the change to the Avaya VoIP telephone system will take place Wednesday and Thursday, March 19-20. The following campus buildings will be part of the 2B “cutover”:

Carroll Building
Newton Building
Scene Shop (Communication Arts)
Fine Arts Building
Nessmith-Lane Building
Ceramics and Sculpture Studio
Forest Drive Building
Hendricks Hall

By Friday, March 21, telephone numbers for these buildings will use the 478 (GSU) prefix; however, their four-digit extension number will remain the same.

Internal (intra-campus) calls require special attention:
• If you have an old number and are calling someone with a 478 prefix, you will need to dial 9 and the complete number, just as if you were making an outside call.
• If you have a 478 prefix and are dialing someone with an old number, you will have to dial 9 and the complete number, just as if you were making an outside call.
• If you have a 478 prefix and are dialing someone with a 478 prefix, you will only need to dial “8” and their four-digit extension.
As the entire campus moves to the new system, previous telephone numbers will have an automated message that provides callers with the new campus number (e.g. “This number has been changed. The new number is 478-XXXX”). Even after the new system is completed, messages will be available for a year.
Telephone numbers in the University’s Web directory, http://directory.georgiasouthern.edu, will be updated as the cutovers occur. Individual Human Resources information will be updated with new numbers, at the same time updating information for the Eagle Alert system.
As each building moves to the new telephone system, training sessions will be offered. Please check with your administrative secretary for the time and place of training.
Telecommunications will also provide tutorials on how to reconfigure voice mail in the new system.
Once your department has been moved to the new telephone system, please review all your department’s Web pages and update the telephone numbers that have changed.
For questions call the Telecommunications Office at ext. 5000.

  

Just phone me: Q&A about the new phone systemJust phone me: Q&A about the new phone system
“This Week” asked Telecommunications Manager Ann Hill, who’s been working on the new telephone system for the past three years, a few questions about Georgia Southern’s new Avaya VoIP telephone system:

1. Why did the University make this change?
For two main reasons: to improve telephone service on campus and to control future telecommunications costs. A side benefit is that the campus is now fully wired with University-owned fiber optic cable, which will make adding new technology easier.
2. What if I don’t understand how the new telephone works?
As part of the overall project, the telecommunications office hired additional support personnel to ensure that both individuals and groups have every opportunity for instruction about the Avaya VoIP telephone system.
3. Will I actually get a new phone?
For most of the campus, no. The University has chosen to put its resources into fiber optic cable, rather than new telephones. However, there are a few people on campus who have a type of phone that will not work with the new system. Their phones will be replaced.
4. How long will my old phone number be forwarded?
For most people, 90 days.
5. What if my building isn’t phased in at the time planned?
As will all campus-wide projects, implementing the new system will require patience from everyone. Our goal is to have the new system totally in place by July 1.

Additional questions about implementation of the new telephone service may be directed to Ann Hill at annr@georgiasouthern.edu.

New software will streamline hiring at Georgia SouthernNew software will streamline hiring at Georgia Southern
Georgia Southern will automate its hiring processes with PeopleAdmin, a software tool that will move the University from a paper hiring process to computerized hiring methods. Both internal and external candidates will be required to apply for positions using PeopleAdmin.
The new system is set to begin operation April 28, and hiring managers have been invited to participate in training sessions that will prepare them for the change. To allow the University to finalize the change to PeopleAdmin software, hiring will stop April 14-25, the two weeks prior to implementation.
“With this software, departments will assume more ownership of their hiring,” said Demetrius Bynes, benefits manager in Human Resources, who has been using a test site to learn the new system. “This will speed up the process from where we are.”
In addition to hiring new employees, PeopleAdmin will be available to create new positions, modify or replace existing positions, and reclassify existing positions. From initial position requests to new job postings, and from application screening to final hiring, this new tool is expected to improve the flow of information.
“We’ll be able to collect and review employment application materials online, and at the same time provide automated feedback to applicants regarding the status of their search,” said Bynes.
According to information posted on its Web site, www.peopleadmin.com/index.html,
PeopleAdmin is now being used by more than 335 college and universities and public sector agencies all across the nation.

Georgia Southern University is a winner of the 2008 NCAA ‘Pack the House Challenge’Georgia Southern University is a winner of the 2008 NCAA ‘Pack the House Challenge’
Georgia Southern University was one of 32 winners in the NCAA Division I “Pack the House” Challenge. Georgia Southern hosted 1,710 fans at its women’s basketball game on February 26.
“Pack the House” is a first-year national effort in which conferences and institutions compete to build attendance. One winner from each of the 31 conferences and one from a group of independent institutions were named. Selections were based on marketing plan creativity and attendance criteria. The NCAA will award prizes and donate $500 to the nonprofit organization of each winning institution’s choice.
“We will be donating the $500 award to the Women’s Service League of Statesboro,” said Brent Jones, director of sports marketing.

  
 

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TRAINING

Human Resources
Human Resources offers training
The Human Resources Training and Development Department will offer the following courses in March:
• Word 2007 Refresher, Monday, March 17, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., HR Training Room.
• Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), Wednesday, March 19, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., HR Training Room.
• Excel Level II, Wednesday, March 19, 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.
• Communication Skills and Attitude for Success, Wednesday, March 26, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., HR Training Room.
Coming in April
• Administrative Support Professional Series. This training series is designed to assist administrative support staff at Georgia Southern University. Tuesday, April 1; Thursday, April 3; Thursday, April 10; and Tuesday, April 15. All courses will be held 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Nessmith-Lane Building Room 2903. In order to receive a certificate of completion you must attend all modules.
• The Myers Briggs Type Indicator, Part One - Monday, April 14, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Part Two - Monday, April 21, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Both parts will be held in Russell Union Room 2043.
• Time Management, Wednesday, April 16, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., HR Training Room.
• Communicating Assertively, Thursday, April 17, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nessmith-Lane Building Room 2903.
• PowerPoint Refresher, Tuesday, April 22, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., College of Education Room 2150.
• Hiring Procedures, Thursday, April 24, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., HR Training Room.
• Diversity: Making Diversity Work For You, Friday, April 25, 9 a.m. to noon, Russell Union Room 2080.
• GroupWise Level I, Tuesday, April 29, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., College of Education Room 2150.
• Working With and Understanding the Generational Mix, Wednesday, April 30, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., 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.

 

Legal seminar for business people will focus on Fair Labor Standards Act Legal seminar for business people will focus on Fair Labor Standards Act
Human resource professionals, supervisors and other business leaders are invited to attend a seminar in Savannah that will focus on “Recent Developments in the Fair Labor Standards Act.”
The seminar will be held on Tuesday, March 25, from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Coastal Georgia Center.
Part of the Legal Awareness in the Workplace (LAW) series sponsored by Georgia Southern University, the seminar will be taught by Wade W. Herring II, an attorney from the employment law firm of HunterMaclean.
Herring will show participants how to correctly classify employees as exempt or non-exempt. By reviewing Department of Labor opinion letters, participants will gain a better understanding of which employees qualify for overtime pay.
The LAW series will continue in Savannah with “Basics of the Family and Medical Leave Act” on April 22, and “Georgia Employment Law” on June 24. The LAW series will continue in Brunswick with “Best Practices in Running Background and Reference Checks” on May 13.
The fee for each seminar is $69 per person. The fee will be reduced to $59 for anyone who signs up for three or more seminars, and for groups of three or more people from the same firm.
Each seminar provides 1.5 recertification credit hours for individuals with (Senior) Professional in Human Resources (PHR/SPHR) certification.
Advance registration for any of the seminars may be made by calling Georgia
Southern University’s Continuing Education Center at ext. 5551.
For more information on any of the seminars, visit
http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/lawseminar.html or contact J. Marie Lutz, SPHR, at seminars@georgiasouthern.edu or ext. 1763.

Library workshops underwayLibrary computer 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

Georgia Southern University hosts acclaimed scholar Na’im Akbar March 25Georgia Southern University hosts acclaimed scholar Na’im Akbar March 25
Georgia Southern University will host a lecture by psychologist, author and orator Dr. Na’im Akbar. Akbar’s extensive work on African American mental life and functioning has become required reading for African American Studies programs throughout the world. His lecture will take place at the Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, March 25, beginning at 7 p.m. It is free of charge and open to the public.
Akbar’s research surrounds the cultural basis of African Americans and African American psychology. His books "Breaking the Chains of Psychological Slavery," "The Community of Self," "Visions for Black Men," and "Know Thyself" have received national press and recognition, including an interview on the “Oprah Winfrey Show.”
“I’m excited about the opportunity to bring Dr. Na’im Akbar here to the Georgia Southern campus,” says Consuela Ward Pender, director of the Multicultural Student Center. “As an institution, we have a responsibility to expose students to a curriculum and co-curriculum that will foster civic leaders. This is a perfect opportunity bridge these two areas.”
Hailed by Essence Magazine as a “pioneer,” Akbar has received international awards and recognitions for his work. Florida State University awarded Akbar the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Scholar Award. He has received honorary doctorates from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and Lincoln University.
This event is sponsored by the Campus Life Enrichment Committee (CLEC), the Multicultural Student Center, and the Educational Opportunity Program.

 

BusinessWeek economic journalist presents “What’s Next for the Economy?” March 25 and 26 BusinessWeek economic journalist presents “What’s Next for the Economy?” March 25 and 26
Michael Mandel, award-winning economic journalist, author and chief economist at BusinessWeek, will make two regional appearances in southeast Georgia next week.
Tuesday, March 25, Mandel will present “What’s Next for the Economy?” at 6:30 p.m. at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. in Savannah. His presentation is free of charge and open to the public.
He will speak at Georgia Southern University on the same topic the following day, Wednesday, March 26, in the College of Information Technology, room 1004, starting at 11 a.m. Again, his talk is free of charge and open to the public. Mandel’s appearance is sponsored by McGraw Hill Irwin, which publishes BusinessWeek.
Mandel, who received his Ph.D. in economics from Harvard, was named “Best Economic Journalist” by the World Leadership Forum in 2007. As the chief economist, Mandel formulates the coverage of economic policy for BusinessWeek. He has also written several books on economic policy. His latest, "Rational Exuberance," was released in 2004.
Mandel’s presentation will explore the shape of the economy today and then forecast what economic trends may be seen in the future. This event is hosted by The School of Economic Development in the College of Business Administration.


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CAMPUS EVENTS

ArtsFest seeks volunteersArtsFest seeks volunteers
 The ArtsFest committee is currently seeking volunteers to assist with ArtsFest ‘08, to be held Saturday, April 5, on Sweetheart Circle.
Assistance is needed with setup, clean up, information booths, parking and more. If you are interested in helping, contact Julie Kozee at ext. 5358 for a Volunteer Commitment Form.

 

Georgia Southern University hosts Children’s Water Festival March 19Georgia Southern University hosts Children’s Water Festival March 19
More than 1100 fourth-grade students from southeast Georgia will be on the campus of Georgia Southern University Wednesday, March 19, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the 2008 Children’s Water Festival.
Hosted by Georgia Southern University, Keep Bulloch Beautiful (KBB), Keep Georgia Beautiful and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, the Children’s Water Festival is day of interactive learning for children.
The day-long event is held to educate students in a hands-on way about ground, drinking, and surface water (watersheds), water use, water quality and water conservation.
The Coastal Rivers Water Policy and Planning Council at Georgia Southern assisted in planning the festival, and the Center for Wildlife Education and the Bureau of Business Research and Economic Development will participate. Other on-campus support came from the Office of Alumni Relations, Continuing Education and the Small Business Development Center.
Students will gather at the Nessmith-Lane Building and will have breakout sessions in the Newton, Forest and Carroll Buildings.
Keep Bulloch Beautiful is enlisting volunteers to serve as class guides, class assistants, mascots, runners and pit stop waiters. To sign up, call KBB at 912-764-6147 or go to http://www.keepbullochbeautiful.org/waterfestival.htm and click on “volunteer,” complete the form and return it to Keep Bulloch Beautiful.

University hosts Southern College Health Association Conference March 26-28University hosts Southern College Health Association Conference March 26-28
Georgia Southern University’s Health Services will host the annual meeting of the Southern College Health Association (SCHA) March 26-28 in Savannah, Ga. The meeting is expected to draw more than 250 college health professionals from across the southeastern United States.
Paul Ferguson, director of Health Services at Georgia Southern, will begin his term as president of the SCHA during this meeting. Ferguson will also serve on the Board of Directors for the national-level ACHA (American College Health Association).
At the conference, seminars will be offered to educate college health professionals about new technologies in field, management strategies, and social issues specific to the college health environment. This year many of the seminars will be presented by Georgia Southern faculty and staff, such as David Matthews, director of the Center for Counseling & Career Development,
and Ale Kennedy, manager of Training and Development for Human Resources.
Many of Georgia Southern University Health Services’ programs and initiatives, such as the Sexual Assault Response Team, will be highlighted in seminars throughout the conference. Georgia Southern University is one of just a few schools in the nation which engages both student and faculty volunteers in advocating for victim support systems and community prevention programs dealing with sexual assault.
Charles Hardy, dean of Georgia Southern University’s Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health is one of two keynote speakers for the conference. His address, “A Public Health Approach to Advancing the Health of Our Campus Communities,” will explore the link between college health and public health.
Dr. Darrin Ferris, director of the Medical College of Georgia’s Cancer Research Center, will also present a keynote address and will recognize Georgia Southern University’s integral role in providing the region’s largest testing site for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Through the University’s Health Services Center, volunteers from the student body were able to test a version of the HPV vaccine before it was released nationally as Gardasil.

Upcoming dissertation defensesUpcoming dissertation defense
Michele S. Hartzell will present her dissertation defense at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 25, in the College of Education Room 1100C. Her dissertation is titled “Obesity: Challenges and Opportunities of Implementing Local Wellness Policies in Georgia Public Schools.”
Barbara F. Hall will present her dissertation defense at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, in the College of Education Room 1100C. Her dissertation is titled “Job Satisfaction Experienced by Career Assistant Principals in the State of Georgia.”
Susan S. McGlohon will present her dissertation defense at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 26, in the College of Education Room 3124. Her dissertation is titled “The Influence of Principal Work Styles and Behaviors on Teacher Commitment During School Reform in Georgia.”
Robin K. Ellert will present her dissertation defense at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, March 27, in the College of Education Room 1100C. Her dissertation is titled “Leadership Competencies Needed by Future Army Education Services Officers.”
Barbara A. Setchel will present her dissertation defense at 4 p.m., Thursday, March 27, in the College of Education Room 3124. Her dissertation is titled “How Distributed School Leadership Practices Are Implemented in a Rural Northeast Georgia Elementary School.”
Sandra K. Adams will present her dissertation defense at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 27, in the College of Education Room 3124. Her dissertation is titled “A Study of the Professional Learning Practices of Three Rural Elementary Title I Distinguished Schools in One School District in Georgia.”
Fran Oakley will present her dissertation defense at 10 a.m., Friday, March 28, in the College of Education Room 1100C. Her dissertation is titled “Beliefs of Georgia Educators Regarding After-School Programs.”
Martha J. Noble will present her dissertation defense at 11:30 a.m., Friday, March 28, in the College of Education Room 3124. Her dissertation is titled “The Skillset of Traditionally and Alternatively Certified Beginning Teachers in the State of Georgia.”
Hartzell’s major professor is Charles A. Reavis, part-time instructor in the Department of Leadership, Technology and Human Development.
Hall, Ellert and Noble’s major professor is Lucindia Chance, professor and dean of the College of Education.
Adams, McGlohon, Oakley and Stechel’s major professor is Linda M. Arthur, assistant professor in the Department of Leadership, Technology and Human Development.
For more information, contact ext. 5307.

Focus on Excellence lecture March 25Focus on Excellence lecture March 25
Michael Nielsen, professor of psychology, will be the final speaker in the Focus on Excellence Award Series Tuesday, March 25, at 4 p.m. in the College of Information Technology Profession Development Center, Room 3301. His lecture is titled “But You Can’t Do That! Public Adventures in the Psychology of Religion.” Nielsen is the recipient of the Award for Excellence in Service, which recognizes faculty who use their academic disciplines to provide non-compensated assistance to the region as well as to the academic community. A reception will follow the presentation.

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, 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.

Upcoming Eagle Club meetingsUpcoming 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. Following is a list of upcoming Eagle Club events. Chris Hatcher, head football coach is scheduled to speak.
• Tuesday, March 25 - Candler County, Jack Strickland Building, Candler County Recreation Department in Metter, Ga., 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. Due to NCAA regulations, students in grades 9-12 are not encouraged to attend this event. For tickets, call Hazel Williams at 685-2601 or Marty Williams at 871-3518
• Tuesday, April 1 - Emanuel County, Cadle’s Barn in Swainsboro, Ga., 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, April 3 - Evans County, Massey Pond House in Claxton, Ga., 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 8 - Laurens County, Dublin Country Club in Dublin, Ga., 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, April 10 - Glynn County, Home of Joan Harris in St. Simons Island, Ga., 6:30 p.m. Assistant football coaches Rance Gillespie and Shawn Bostick are scheduled to speak.
• Thursday, April 17 - Toombs County, Home of Dennis & Therisa Ingley in Vidalia, Ga., 6:30 p.m. Ashley Anders, assistant football coach, is scheduled to speak.
• Thursday, April 24 - Effingham County, Effingham County High School in Springfield, Ga., 6:30 p.m. Chris Hatcher, head football coach, and Jeff Price, head men’s basketball coach, are scheduled to speak.
• Friday, April 25 - Greater Savannah, Johnny Harris Restaurant Banquet Facility in Savannah, 6:30 p.m. Chris Hatcher, head football coach, and Jeff Price, head men’s basketball coach, are scheduled to speak.
• Tuesday, April 29 - Greater Macon, Tattnall Square Academy Field House in Macon, Ga., 6:30 p.m. Chris Hatcher, head football coach, is scheduled to speak.
• Thursday, May 1 - Liberty County, Home of Derek & Kim Sills in Midway, Ga., 6:30 p.m. Assistant football coaches Ashley Anders and Keith Hatcher are scheduled to speak.
• Friday, May 2 - Greater Jacksonville, 6:30 p.m. Ashley Anders, assistant football coach, is scheduled to speak.
• Tuesday, May 6 - Greater Albany, 6:30 p.m. Rance Gillespie, assistant football coach, is scheduled to speak.
• Thursday, May 8 - Lake Country, Reynolds Plantation Pavilion in Greensboro, Ga., 6:30 p.m. Shawn Bostick, assistant football coach, is scheduled to speak.
• Tuesday, May 13 - Greater Columbus, 6:30 p.m. Rance Gillespie, assistant football coach, is scheduled to speak.
• Thursday, May 15 - East Metro Atlanta, 6:30 p.m. Jeff Koonz, assistant football coach, is scheduled to speak.
• Saturday, May 17 - Greater Atlanta, 5 p.m. Chris Hatcher, head football coach, and Jeff Price, head men’s basketball coach, are scheduled to speak.
For more information or to purchase tickets for any of the Eagle Club meetings, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at ext. 5691.


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 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.

American Mathematical Society president-elect to speak April 1American 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. George Andrews, Evan Pugh Professor of Mathematics at Pennsylvania State University, will speak on “Euler and the Beginning of the Theory of Partitions.”
Andrews will be the president of the American Mathematical Society for 2009-2010. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is recognized as the world’s leading expert on the theory of integer partitions.
Andrews has authored more than 250 papers and eight book on mathematics. The lecture is directed to scientists, graduate and undergraduate students.
The annual event is sponsored by the College of Science and Technology, and the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Georgia Southern University. The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://math.georgiasouthern.edu/math/seminar.

The Women’s Forum at Georgia Southern will feature address by Mrs. United Nation U.S. 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.
Angelique Harville will speak on Wednesday, April 2, in the Nessmith-Lane Building.
Harville graduated from Georgia Southern with a bachelor’s degree in child and family development. She was crowned Mrs. United Nation U.S. 2007 in August.
Sponsored by the Continuing Education Center at Georgia Southern, The Women’s Forum is an opportunity for women to socialize, network and address issues that face their gender. The forum is intended to help women examine their own careers and learn from each other about ways to balance jobs and personal lives.
Known for her shining optimism and great zest for life, Harville co-owns and operates a graphic design business, HarvilleDesign, with her husband. While encouraging the healthy development of children is a growing passion for her, she has remained devoted to her ultimate goal of promoting community involvement in people of all ages.
The Women’s Forum will begin at 11:30 a.m. Participants will have time to socialize and browse exhibitor booths before Harville makes her presentation at noon. The program will end at 1 p.m.
The fee for The Women’s Forum is $25 per person. To register, visit http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/womensforumregister.html or call ext. 5551.

Rations for Raptors April 7Rations 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.
The event will feature a Tex-Mex buffet provided by the Georgia Southern University Hotel Restaurant Management Program. The dinner cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. The meal is dine-in or take out. The menu will include appetizers, entrees, side dishes and dessert.
At 6 p.m. there will be a campfire and mariachi music, along with pinata stations. Birds will be on display and the Center staff will hand-walk raptors and reptiles for the guests.
For more information, contact the Center at ext. 0831.

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.

 

Annual Blue-White Game presented by Your Neighborhood Ford Dealers is April 12Annual 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. To cap off spring practices, the annual Blue-White football game presented by Your Neighborhood Ford Dealers will be held Saturday, April 12, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Admission to the game is free. It will also be broadcast locally on Eagle 102.9 and on the athletic Web site, www.georgiasoutherneagles.com.
A free tailgate, sponsored by Southern Boosters, will follow the game from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of J.I. Clements Stadium.
At 6 p.m. the baseball Eagles will take on Appalachian State. For tickets, call ext. 0123.
More details regarding the game will follow in the coming weeks.

 

Baseball tailgates this springTailgate 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. 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.

College of Education to host gathering May 3College 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. The event occurs prior to the baseball Eagles vs. The Citadel.
The event will feature free food, ribbons, fans and peanuts. There will also be three raffles for autographed baseballs and caps.
For more information, or to RSVP, contact Claudia Moller at ext. 0671 or ccmoller@georgiasouthern.edu. If they have at least 50 attendees, they will receive half-price tickets to the game, a reserved section in the bleachers and recognition during the game.

 

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
March  
15 Women’s Tennis - UNC Greensboro at Georgia Southern, 1 p.m.
  Baseball - Columbia at Georgia Southern, 1:30 p.m.
16 Baseball - Columbia at Georgia Southern, 1:30 p.m.
17 Baseball - Columbia at Georgia Southern, 4 p.m.
17-21 Spring Break for students. Administrative offices open.
21 Baseball - Western Carolina at Georgia Southern, 7 p.m.
22 Baseball - Western Carolina at Georgia Southern, 1:30 p.m.
23 Baseball - Western Carolina at Georgia Southern, 1:30 p.m.
24 Cinema Arts presents “In the Cut,” Russell Union Theater, $2, 7:15 p.m.
25 Focus on Excellence Lecture, Michael Nielsen, CIT Room 3301, 4 p.m.
  Candler County Eagle Club, Jack Strickland Building, Candler County Recreation Department, 6:30 p.m. For more information or tickets, contact Alumni Relations at ext. 5691.
  Studio Honors Recital, First Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m.
26 Wellness Wednesday. Receive a free soda with reusable mug, Russell Union, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Wellness Wednesday. Mark Welford, associate professor in the Department of Geology & Geography, presentation, Russell Union, 5:30 p.m. Visit http://welcome.georgiasouthern.edu/wellness/wednesday.html.
28 International Conversation Hour, Russell Union Ballroom, 11:30 a.m.
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.

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KUDOS
Lori Amy, director of the Women’s and Gender Studies program, has received funding to travel to Tirana, Albania, for 2009. Amy will be working with the non-governmental organization, Gender Alliance for Development, as well as the University of Tirana’s department of Public Health and department of Social Work. While there, Amy will be collaborating on a study of intimate partner violence and engaging in field work exploring women’s experiences with violence in a globalizing transitional society. She will also work hand-in-hand with local constituencies to implement recommendations from the United Nations Development Project-Albania (UNDP-Albania), using the sexual assault protocols developed at Georgia Southern University to help create response and treatment systems.
Lissa Leege, associate professor of biology, published the paper “Under the Mistletoe: Guided Inquiry Through Collaborative Research in the Life Science Classroom” in the February 2008 volume of The Science Teacher with collaborators Marti Schriver, professor, and Karen Chassereau, instructor, both in the Department of Teaching and Learning. In March, Leege and Michelle Cawthorn, assistant professor of biology, are presenting the poster “Service Learning in Large Classes: A Good Time Investment for Students and Faculty?” at the Gulf South Summit on Service Learning and Civic Engagement through Higher Education in Nashville, Tenn.
John Parrish, professor of biology, presented an invited seminar to the Biology Department at Augusta State University on Feb. 28 on his research on the “Demographics of the Southeastern Kestrel.” Also, Parrish has been selected as a 2008 Distinguished Alumnus by Canton Lincoln High School (Ohio).
William L. Smith, professor of sociology, authored “How Does Membership in Irish Organizations Contribute to Ethnic Identity” which appears in the Virginia Social Science Journal, Vol. 43, 2008.

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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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