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Vol. 15 No. 39 Nov. 19, 2007  
   
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Smith Banks Southern Folk Art Collection to be dedicated Nov. 30 Smith Banks Southern Folk Art Collection to be dedicated Nov. 30
Georgia Southern will formally dedicate the Smith Callaway Banks Southern Folk Art Collection and Research Center on Friday, Nov. 30, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The dedication will take place in the Arts Building, with remarks at 5 p.m. followed by a reception honoring Smith Callaway Banks.
“We are delighted to have an opportunity to thank Smith Banks publicly for his gift to the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art,” said chair Patricia Carter. “This is an opportunity for the public to see the unique and colorful folk art he has collected over the years, and to greet several of the artists as well. We’re looking forward to sharing pieces from the collection in an exhibit titled ‘For the Love of Folk Art.’”
The two- and three-dimensional pieces in the Smith Banks Southern Folk Art Collection are superb examples of an artistic tradition tied to Georgia’s history and culture. The Banks collection provides a foundation for Georgia Southern University faculty and student research projects and a new opportunity for developing art education programs for K-12 students in area schools.
The dedication and reception is open to all. For more information, please contact the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art at ext. 5358.
 

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CAMPUS EVENTS

International Festival brings world focus to southeast Georgia
The City of Statesboro, Ga. and Bulloch County will adopt a world view Saturday, Nov.17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the region’s 3rd Annual International Festival (www.georgiasouthern.edu/intfest).
Held at Mill Creek Regional Park in Statesboro, the festival includes a Global Village featuring educational booths created by area middle school and high school students, an international bazaar, international sports and games, and international culinary delights. A World Stage will feature entertainment with an international flavor.
The International Festival is a collaborative effort among the City of Statesboro, Bulloch County Commissioners, the Bulloch County Schools, the Charter Conservatory for Liberal Arts and Technology, Screven County Schools, Emanuel County Schools, Long County Schools, Statesboro-Bulloch Parks and Recreation, the Statesboro-Bulloch County Chamber of Commerce, the Statesboro Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Georgia Southern University.
Students from middle schools and high Schools in Bulloch, Emanuel and Screven Counties will join with Global Ambassador students from Georgia Southern to create country booths for this year’s Global Village, which will feature history, information and artifacts from 16 countries ranging from the Bahamas to Zimbabwe.
Schedule of Events
• 10 a.m. Thai Dance Group
• 10:30 a.m. Bagpipes player Bill Davidson
• 10:45 a.m. Georgia Southern’s Tae Kwan Do Club
• 11 a.m. M&M Steel Band (Hilton Head)
• 11:45 a.m. Chinese Student and Scholars Association folk dance
• Noon Opening remarks by ayor Pro Tem Joe Brannen
Parade of Nations.
• 1 p.m. The M&M Steel Band
• 2 p.m. Fushu Daiko Japanese Taiko Drummers (Weston, Fla.)
• 3 p.m. Awalim Tribal Dance Company
Sponsors for this year’s International Festival are Target, Georgia Southern University Campus Life Enrichment Committee, Georgia Southern alumna Hala Moddelmog, Statesboro-Bulloch Parks and Recreation, BB&T, Ranco Tents, Georgia Southern University Provost’s Office, Bank of Newington, CORE Credit Union, Citizens Bank of Bulloch County, Park Avenue Bank, Sea Island Bank, Rotary Club of Downtown Statesboro, Walmart, Verizon, Coca-Cola, Subway, The Heritage Bank, Kiwanis Club, Hampton Inn, Cleve White Nissan, Pearce and Pearce, and Farmers and Merchants Bank.
For more information about the International Festival, visit the Web at www.georgiasouthern.edu/intfest or contact Angie Threatte at ext. 0570 or athreatte@georgiasouthern.edu.


Holiday Helpers in need of volunteers
The 14th annual Holiday Helpers project is underway. The entire campus is invited to participate in this Volunteer Services program. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to take a tag or tags from the tree and give gifts to those in need in the Statesboro area. Campus clubs, sororities, fraternities, organizations, academic and administrative departments and classes are encouraged to participate as groups. Individuals are asked to donate one-hour blocks of time to “tree-sit,” which involves assisting those who wish to select tags and return gifts to the tree. The project will be held through Wednesday, Nov. 28. Volunteers will also be needed for gift-wrapping and bagging in mid-November.
Those wishing to volunteer for tree-sitting and/or gift wrapping should sign up now in the Carroll Building, Room 1003.
For more information on how you can become a Holiday Helper, contact Eileen Sconyers at ext. 5443 or Diana Hensley at ext. 0010

Winter Holiday Cultural Celebration Nov. 28 Winter Holiday Cultural Celebration Nov. 28
The Multicultural Student Center will host the Winter Holiday Cultural Celebration Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Russell Union Commons.
“The Winter Holiday Cultural Celebration is a unique opportunity for people in the Statesboro and Georgia Southern communities to interact with people from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds,” said Consuela Pender, director of the Multicultural Student Center. “The program is designed to allow individuals to represent and display information about the primary winter holiday they celebrate.”
Tables and representatives of the major holidays will be in the Russell Union Commons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A program will also take place on stage during this time in which some groups will perform or demonstrate some aspect of their winter holiday. Numerous faith groups will be represented including, but not limited to, Baha’i, Christian, Muslim and Jewish. Also, various cultures will be represented including Chinese, Korean, German, Spanish, African and Caribbean.
For more information, contact the Multicultural Student Center at ext. 5409.

Movie night Nov. 29
Eagle Entertainment is sponsoring the movie "Rush Hour 3" Wednesday, Nov. 28, and Thursday, Nov. 29, at 8 p.m. each evening in the Russell Union Theater. Admission to the movie is $2 per person.
For more information, visit www.eagleentertainment.com or contact the Office of Student Activities at ext. 7270.


 Planetarium presents public evening Nov. 30Planetarium presents public evening Nov. 30
The Planetarium will present “Holiday Skies” Friday, Nov. 30, at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Enjoy a festive evening under the stars, and learn which constellations you and your family can enjoy from your own backyard during the holiday season. Star shows, refreshments and telescopic observing outdoors will follow each presentation. Free star and moon maps will be available to all visitors at the event.
For more information, contact the Department of Physics at ext. 5292.

 

ODK invites community participation with Project IraqODK invites community participation with Project Iraq
The Georgia Southern chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) is inviting the University community to participate in ODK Project Iraq. The project which was started by ODK in fall 2006, sends care packages to alumni serving in Iraq.
The group is accepting all donations both products and monetary donations. Items that have been requested include shaving cream, razors, wipes, soap, playing cards, lip balm, sunflower seeds, nuts, hard candy, gum, note cards, stamps, games and anything else you think would make a soldier’s day.
ODK is accepting donations through Friday, Nov. 30. Items may be dropped off at the Academic Success Center Room 1020 or with Barbara Price in COBA Room 3320. To schedule a pick-up, call ext. 5415. The Academic Success Center is located across the pedestrium from Newton and COBA. Packages will be mailed to soldiers Saturday, Dec. 1.


Proposals for Southern Regional Conference due Nov. 30Proposals for ACIS Southern Regional Conference due Nov. 30
The Center for Irish Studies is requesting proposals for the 2008 American Conference for Irish Studies (ACIS): Southern Regional Conference to be held Thursday, March 6, through Saturday, March 8, at the Coastal Georgia Center in Savannah.
The presentations should focus on any aspect of Irish Studies, however those that elaborate on the theme “Ireland: Assent and Dissent,” are especially encouraged.
The proposal deadline is Friday, Nov. 30. For more information, visit http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/ACIS.html or contact Janice Reynolds at ext. 1755 or janreyn@georgiasouthern.edu.

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.


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. Following is a list of dates and speakers:
• Nov. & Dec. - no meetings.
• Thursday, Jan. 24 - Rodney Hennon, head baseball coach.
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 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.

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TRAINING

Human Resources
Human Resources offers training
The Human Resources Training and Development Department will offer the following courses in November.
• Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) in the Workplace: Part II - Assessment Results and Overview of Styles, Monday, Nov. 19, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Russell Union Room 2042.
• Introduction to Groupwise Part II, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., College of Education Room 2150.
• There are no classes Wednesday, Nov. 21, through Monday, Nov. 26.
Coming in December:
• Self Serve, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., HR Training Room. This course will discuss how to update personal employee data and view compensation information online.
• Welcome to Georgia Southern University, Thursday, Dec. 13, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., HR Training Room. This workshop is intended for new campus employees.
To register for any of the courses listed, or to view other upcoming courses, visit http://jobs.georgiasouthern.edu/TD/training.
Training courses offered through the Training and Development Department are designed for the faculty, staff and student workers of the University.
For more information or questions, contact Ale Kennedy or Sylvia Everett at ext. 1687.


LibraryLibrary 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 fall 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

Former drug addict to share experiences with students Nov. 26 Former drug addict to share experiences with students Nov. 26
The Office of Health Education and Promotion at Georgia Southern University will present “Confessions of a Former Drug Addict…Real Talk” Monday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center (PAC).
On the outside, it appeared that B.J. Elliott had everything going for him. He was graduating from college and received an award from the National Restaurant Association. However, on the inside, Elliott was constantly fearful of rejection and unable to love himself.
Feeling unsuccessful at matching the outside with what was going on inside, Elliott turned to drugs and alcohol to survive and quickly lost everything to addiction. After witnessing drug deals gone bad, chemical explosions from the manufacturing of drugs and the pain he was causing his family, he was still unable to stop the cycle. After hitting bottom, he finally recognized his problem and went to detox.
Now almost two years clean from all drugs and alcohol, Elliott is using his pain to give hope to others. He currently lives with brain damage, tremors and permanent health problems as a result of his years of drug use.
There is no admission for the presentation.

Georgia Southern will present Celtic Joy Nov. 28Georgia Southern will present Celtic Joy Nov. 28
To celebrate the holiday season the Center for Irish Studies is partnering with the Southern Georgia Symphony to offer Celtic Joy, an Irish-themed concert. The concert will be held Wednesday, Nov. 28, in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at 7 p.m.
“The show is bringing to south Georgia a man many see as the finest living exponent of fiddling in the intricate Sligo style, Oisín Mac Diarmada,” said Howard Keeley, director of the Center for Irish Studies and assistant professor in the Department of Literature and Philosophy.
A graduate in music from the University of Dublin and the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Mac Diarmada began playing the fiddle at a young age in County Clare. As a child, he moved north along Ireland’s Atlantic coast to County Sligo, where he developed an interest in that county’s famed playing style.
The concert will have two parts. The first half of Celtic Joy will consist of more traditional holiday music including Leroy Anderson’s “A Christmas Festival” and Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite.” The second half will focus on Ireland with Mac Diarmada playing solos to include the native Irish Christmas song “The Wexford Carol.” Mac Diarmada and the Southern Georgia Symphony will perform “Island Wedding,” a piece written for an orchestra and solo fiddle by Irish composer Charles Lennon. The symphony will also present the purely orchestral piece “Irish Rhapsody Number One,” written by Charles Villiers Stanford.
Throughout the second half, Keeley and members of the student drama troupe Second Avenue will offer three short spoken word pieces.
Celtic Joy is sponsored by the Center for Irish Studies and by Culture Ireland. Culture Ireland is an Irish government agency for promoting Irish arts and culture internationally.
Ticket prices are $20 for general admission and $10 for students and children under 12. To purchase tickets, contact the PAC box office at ext. 7999 or 866-PAC-ARTS.

Symphonic Winds offer concert on Nov. 30 Symphonic Winds offer concert on Nov. 30
Georgia Southern’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony will present a concert Friday, Nov. 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. The concert is free and open to the public.
The performance will include an eclectic mix of compositions including “The Dream of Oenghus,” by German composer Rolf Rudin; “Toledo,” by American composer Bruce Carlson; and “Scenes from ‘The Louvre,’” by American composer Norman Dello Joio.
The 45-member Symphonic Wind Ensemble and 60-member Wind Symphony are the two major concert bands open to all Georgia Southern student musicians. The groups perform music as traditional as a John Philip Sousa march and as edgy as the music of Frank Zappa. The ensembles are conducted by Robert Dunham, director of bands at Georgia Southern.

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KUDOS
Deborah Champion, program specialist in the division of Continuing Education and Public Service, presented a paper at the University Continuing Education South Conference held Oct. 21-23 in Houston, Texas. The topics presented were “Extreme Data Makeover” and “Streamlining a Long Running Conference.”
Kimberly M. Coleman, assistant professor of community health, was recently elected chair of the Caucus on Public Health and the Faith Community at the 135th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association in Washington, D.C. The Caucus seeks to promote and enhance collaborations between the faith and health communities and facilitate opportunities for discussion and research to support the value of faith as a key to the delivery of effective community health services. Membership is open to all interested persons. For more information, contact Coleman at kcoleman@georgiasouthern.edu.
Karen McNeany, assistant program specialist in the division of Continuing Education and Public Service, participated in the 2007 New York City Marathon. Her official time was 4:39. She will also participate in the Iron Eagle Challenge, an adventure race conducted by the University’s CRI.
Michael Nielsen, professor of psychology, and Brandon Randolph-Seng, recent University graduate, published “Honesty: One Effect of Primed Religious Representations” in the current issue of The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion. At the Nov. 2-4 meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion in Tampa, Fla., Nielsen and Barry Balleck, associate professor of political science and international studies, presented the paper “Mormons and the State.” Also at the meeting, Nielsen and Meryem Sevinc, recent University graduate, presented the paper “Predictors of Online Browsing by Mormons.”
Michael Reksulak, assistant professor of economics, writes a bi-weekly column on business and economics in the Savannah Morning News. His latest column explained how the latest productivity statistics may provide a silver lining to the economy during the current market upheavals. It can be found at www.savannahnow.com/node/39557. Previous columns are available at http://coba.georgiasouthern.edu/depts/sed/SEDinthenews.html.
The Graphic Communications Management (GCM) program received a donation of $4,000 from the National Print Group (NPG) in Chattanooga, Tenn. NPG holds an annual charitable golf tournament with this year’s proceeds being donated to the GCM.
Denise Weems, assistant professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning, presented “The Big Picture: Teaching Art with Children’s Literature” at the annual National Association for the Education of Young Children conference held in Chicago Nov. 10. The conference was attended by more than 20,000 early childhood professionals from around the world.

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OTHER EVENTS
November  
17 Equestrian - Georgia Southern at College of Charleston
  Football - Georgia Southern at Colorado State, 2 p.m.
  Graduate Recital, First Presbyterian Church, 3 p.m.
  Opera Theater’s Madrigal Dinner, CIT Building Atrium, 6 p.m. For tickets, call 912-486-7999
  Theatre & Performance present “Saint Joan,” Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.
18 Graduation Recital, First Presbyterian Church, 3 p.m.
  Graduation Recital, First Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m.
19 Cinema Arts presents “Match Point,” Russell Union Theatre, $2, 7:15 p.m.
  Composition Recital, Averitt Center, 7:30 p.m.
21-23 Thanksgiving Holiday for students. Administrative offices closed Nov. 22-23.
26 General Student Recital, Williams Center, 1 p.m.
27 Faculty Recital Series featuring David Murray, Averitt Center, 7:30 p.m.
28 Southern Georgia Symphony Holiday Concert, Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m.
29 Last day of classes
30 “Holiday Skies,” Planetarium, 6 p.m., 7 p.m. & 8 p.m.
  Symphonic Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony Concert, Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.
   
December  
2 Seasonal Celebration, Performing Arts Center, 3 p.m.
3-6 Final exams
7 Commencement
  Lee Greenwood Christmas Show, Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.
24-28 Christmas Holidays. Administrative offices closed.


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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