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Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Running with the Goats
Athens State Students Assist with United Way Project
For Further Information
Guy McClure
256-233-8296
For immediate releaseMay 20, 2014
www.athens.edu
Athens State Students Assist with United Way Project
ATHENS, Ala. - As a project for the Fall 2013 semester under the direction of Dr. Adam Lewis, the Athens State University Computer Science capstone students developed a publicly accessible online volunteer registration portal for the United Way. The system also gives United Way employees access to be able to manage the information that is entered and to react in a way to quickly identify and place those volunteers.
The capstone student for the Spring 2014 semester, under the direction of Professor Katia Mayfield, continued to work on the initial development that had been conducted. There were some tweaks made to the existing database and online forms, along with setting up the United Way office with a back-up plan to still be able to conduct their work off line in case of a disaster and where internet was not available, the students also conducted a full re-design to the Limestone-Athens United Way website.
The Computer Science department worked closely with United Way Executive Director Kaye Young McFarlen and Volunteer Administration Manager Anna Beth Thomason during the process.
“Without the ability to register and track spontaneous volunteers on the web or in person our ability as a community to respond to the tornado would not have been as smooth,” remarked McFarlen. “This work has created an invaluable tool to help respond to emergencies in our community”
Mayfield added, “We want to thank Anna Beth and Kaye who took time out of their schedules to work with our students and allow them to have had this experience to fully develop a working product that benefits a great organization and the community.”
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Athens State students pictured left to right: Chris Young, Michael Harrison, Elizabeth Purcell, Cole Thornhill, Joel Walters, Zachery Baldwin and Nathan Loum. Not pictured Gregory Moore, Drew Booth, and Richard Baize.
Monday, May 19, 2014
AMLA's "HOW TO WORK WITH TRAVEL WRITERS" SEMINAR RESCHEDULED FOR JUNE 19
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Calhoun/Drake State to Hold Joint Press Conference Announcing New Scholarship Opp
May 15, 2014
MEDIA ADVISORY
Calhoun, Drake State to Hold Joint Press Conference Announcing New Scholarship Opportunities for Dual Enrollment Students
Calhoun Community College and Drake State Community and Technical College, in conjunction with the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, will conduct a joint press conference on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 2:00pm to announce the specifics of new dual enrollment scholarships for area high school students and a new career technical dual enrollment tax credit which will allow more students to enroll in programs preparing them for high-demand, high-wage jobs.
The press conference will be held at the SES Dunlop Facility, 248 Dunlop Boulevard, Huntsville. Representatives from the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, Drake State, Calhoun, the local Legislative Delegation, business and industry representatives, along with other elected officials and local school leaders are expected to be in attendance.
New legislation passed this year will allow businesses and individuals to donate funds for career technical dual enrollment scholarships and to receive tax credits for up to 50 percent of the donation not to exceed $500,000, or an amount up to 50 percent of the taxpayer's Alabama income tax liability. Donors can direct up to 80 percent of contributions for specific career technical programs at a particular institution.~
For more information contact Yibeli Galindo-Baird, Public Relations, J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College, 256-551-3136 or Janet Kincherlow-Martin, Calhoun Community College Public Affairs, Community Relations and Special Events, 256-306-2561.
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Thursday, May 15, 2014
MEDIA ADVISORY--CALHOUN ANNOUNCES 2014 GRADUATION ACTIVITIES
May 14, 2014
MEDIA ADVISORY
Calhoun Announces 2014 Graduation Activities
Calhoun Community College will conduct its 2014 graduation ceremonies Friday, May 16, 2014, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place on the front lawn of the Math/Science/Administration (MSA) building on the Decatur campus. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will move to the Kelley Gymnasium, with televised overflow inside the MSA building. For those unable to attend, the ceremony may be viewed live online at the following: http://new.livestream.com/CalhounCommunityCollege Be sure to tune in early to check for compatibility issues.
Over 1,700 students have qualified for graduation. Of that number, close to 500 students plan to participate in this year's ceremony. For the first time during the Calhoun graduation ceremonies, the college will recognize its Most Outstanding Alumnus.
Speaker for this year's graduation service is State Board of Education Member for District VIII, Mary Scott Hunter. Elected to the school board in 2010, Hunter, is a practicing attorney, currently serving as corporate advisor for Compliance, Ethics and Risk for Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation.
Earlier in the day on May 16th, 182 students graduating from Calhoun's associate degree Nursing program (one of the largest classes ever) will participate in the annual Candle Lighting Ceremony. The ceremonies will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the Kelley Gymnasium.
For more information about Calhoun's 2014 graduation ceremonies, contact Janet Kincherlow-Martin, Public Affairs, Community Relations, and Special Events at 256-306-2561.
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Friday, May 9, 2014
Athens State Student Groups Host Rescue Pet Benefit
For Further Information
Guy McClure
For immediate release
May 8, 2014
www.athens.edu
Athens State Student Groups Host Rescue Pet Benefit
ATHENS, AL – Athens State University’s chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) conducted an Animal Rescue Supply Drive for the Madison Animal Rescue Foundation (MARF) and Peace, Love and Animals (PLA) in conjunction with Athens State Student Government Association’s (SGA) Prancing Paws Carnival on April 26th.
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| Puppy loving fun on Beasley Field at Prancing Paws Carnival on April 26th |
MARF and PLA provide care, comfort, and spaying/neutering services for lost and deserted animals. They also provide foster homes who feed and shelter animals until a home can be found.
Bailey Gregory, the 2013-2014 SGA Vice President, said she was “so happy for the turnout.” The SGA officers and members worked very hard to coordinate the efforts on campus to benefit both organizations.
“PLA and MARF were in awe of the generosity on campus and so grateful for everything,” states IMA advisor Stacie Hughes. “An SUV was filled twice with all the donations received from students, faculty and staff.”
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Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Athens State to Serve as Sponsor for Upcoming Leadership Event
For Further Information
Guy McClure
256-233-8296
For immediate release
May 6, 2014
www.athens.edu
Athens State to Serve as Sponsor for Upcoming Leadership Event
ATHENS, Ala. - The Decatur Morgan County Entrepreneurial Center will host Leadercast North Alabama at the auditorium of Decatur Baptist Church located at 2527 Danville Rd SW in Decatur, AL on May 9, 2014 from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Athens State University is a sponsor of this leadership event.
“We are pleased that Athens State can be a part of this important event,” states Athens State Assistant Professor of Accounting and Decatur Morgan County Entrepreneurial Center advisory board member John Berzett. “Our students are trained to be leaders and we recognize the important role it plays in the business communities we reach.”
Organized as a leadership retreat featuring several well-known and inspirational leaders, Leadercast North Alabama exists to positively change the way the world thinks about leadership. This year’s theme—Beyond You—challenges leaders to focus outward rather than inward. Experience Leadercast live on May 9, 2014 and discover what it means to be a leader worth following.
Individual tickets for the event are $75 each, but group tickets (3 or more) are only $50 each. You can purchase your tickets at www.leadercastnorthalabama.com.
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Athens State Education Professor Recognized for Course Development
For Further Information
Guy McClure
256-233-8296
For immediate release
May 6, 2014
www.athens.edu
Athens State Education Professor Recognized for Course Development
ATHENS, Ala. - Athens State University Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Development Darlene Turner-White was recently awarded the 2014 Blackboard Catalyst Award for Exemplary Courses for the development of her Professional Education Communication class. Turner-White joins a select group of educators and course designers from around the world whose courses have earned the Exemplary Course designation.
The Blackboard Catalyst Awards program annually recognizes and honors innovation and excellence in the Blackboard global community of practice, where teachers and learners work every day to redefine what is possible when leveraging technology.
“Dr. Turner-White’s work to develop this integral course is exceptional,” states Athens State President Bob Glenn. “I am pleased that it has been recognized by the Blackboard Corporation as a model for other schools to follow.”
Turner-White will be acknowledged for her achievement at Blackboard’s annual conference that will take place in Las Vegas in July.
“Our College of Education has a long history of preparing excellent teachers,” states Athens State Provost Dr. Ronald R. Cromwell. “This requires courses that have high standards and ensure students learn the best researched theories and practices. This includes learning through technology that is fast shaping the educational world. I congratulate Dr. Turner-white on her efforts to provide an exceptional course to our students that models very good distance learning practices.”
Blackboard is a global leader in enterprise technology and innovative solutions that improve the experience of millions of students and learners around the world every day. Blackboard’s solutions allow thousands of higher education, K-12, professional, corporate and government organizations to extend teaching and learning online.
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Calhoun Announces 2014 Graduation Activities
May 7, 2014
Calhoun Announces 2014 Graduation Activities
Calhoun Community College will conduct its 2014 graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 16, 2014, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place on the front lawn of the Math/Science/Administration (MSA) building on the Decatur campus. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will move to the Kelley Gymnasium, with televised overflow inside the MSA building.
According to the Calhoun Admissions Office, over 1,700 students have qualified for graduation. Of that number, close to 500 students plan to participate in this year's ceremony. A unique feature added to the ceremony several years ago will continue this year – the graduation procession will be led by bagpiper Ryan Morrison. Also this year (and for the first time), the college will recognize its Most Outstanding Alumnus.
Speaker for this year's graduation service is State Board of Education Member for District VIII, Mary Scott Hunter. Elected to the school board in 2010, Hunter, is a practicing attorney, currently serving as corporate advisor for Compliance, Ethics and Risk for Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation.
Hunter graduated cum laude from The University of Alabama, also earning her Juris Doctorate degree from The University of Alabama School of Law. After graduating from law school, she was commissioned as a United States Air Force Lieutenant, serving for 10 years as an Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG). As a military attorney, she first served in the active duty Air Force, then in the Reserves, and finally in the Alabama Air National Guard - attaining the rank of Major. Her assignments included two overseas tours to Korea and Germany and a wartime deployment to the Middle East. Her military awards include: Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Overseas Short Tour Ribbon, and a Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.
Hunter's husband, Lieutenant Colonel Jon Shultz, is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and is now a traditional guardsman with the Alabama Air Guard where he flies F-16 fighter jets. The couple jointly own a small technology company, Torel Technology, LLC and have three children, two boys and a girl, ages 9, 6, and 5.
She has served on the Board of Directors of the Alabama Association of School Boards, in leadership for the National Association of School Boards, and is currently a trustee for Athens State University. She has been recognized and awarded honors for her leadership, her economic and workforce development efforts, and for her community service activities. In 2012, Hunter sought to raise $40,000 to celebrate her 40th birthday and to celebrate the healthy life of her own third child who was born 8 weeks premature in 2007 – successfully raising $60,000 for the March of Dimes.
Mary Scott is often described as a "servant leader." Her core values are Integrity, Service, and Excellence.
Earlier in the day on May 16th, 182 students graduating from Calhoun's associate degree Nursing program (one of the largest classes ever) will participate in the annual Candle Lighting Ceremony. The ceremonies will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the Kelley Gymnasium.
This year's graduation week events will kick off with the College's 2014 GED graduation on Tuesday, May 13th at 6pm in the Kelley Gymnasium. Close to 200 students will be participating in the annual ceremony celebrating this important milestone. During the ceremony, selected members of the graduating class will share personal stories about their experiences in the GED program. Calhoun President Dr. Marilyn Beck will provide a congratulatory message to the class.
For more information about Calhoun's 2014 graduation ceremonies, contact Janet Kincherlow-Martin, Public Affairs, Community Relations, and Special Events at 256-306-2561.
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2014 Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival
2014 Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival PSA
Mike Besh, Athens Lions Club
athenslionsclubpr@yahoo.com
The Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival will open every Thursday, Friday & Saturday night June 26th-August 2nd (CLOSED JULY 4TH) from 6:30pm-9:30pm. We have rides for kids along with great concessions and bingo! The rides are: small ferris wheel, rocket ships, small swings, carousel, cars, train, roller coaster, parachutes, large swings and the scrambler. Concessions available include hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, french fries and cokes. Also available are the crowd favorites of cotton candy, dippin dots and funnel cakes. Our concessions are very reasonably priced and each of the rides is just one ticket, which is 50 cents, with free admission. The Kiddie Carnival has provided family fun for kids and their families for several generations. The Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival is located in Athens at 309 E Forrest Street, across from Athens Middle School.
More information is available at our website: http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/athensal/ or our Facebook page: Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Athens State Business Professor Receives Honor from National Organization
For Further Information
Guy McClure
256-233-8296
For immediate release
May 5, 2014
www.athens.edu
Athens State Business Professor Receives Honor from National Organization
ATHENS, Ala. - Athens State University Associate Professor of Business Administration LaDoris Baugh was recently awarded the 2014 Blackboard Catalyst Award for Exemplary Courses for the development of her Financial Management class. Baugh joins a select group of educators and course designers from around the world whose courses have earned the Exemplary Course designation.
“I congratulate Dr. Baugh as this is good news indeed,” states Athens State President Bob Glenn. “It clearly shows the excellence of her work and effort. I am proud of what she has accomplished.”
The Blackboard Catalyst Awards program annually recognizes and honors innovation and excellence in the Blackboard global community of practice, where teachers and learners work every day to redefine what is possible when leveraging technology.
“This award recognizes quality in the coursework initiated from our College of Business,” states Athens State Provost Dr. Ronald R. Cromwell. “It speaks positively of Dr. Baugh’s commitment to students and this distinction will serve the institution well.”
Baugh will be recognized for her achievement at Blackboard’s annual conference that will take place in Las Vegas in July.
Blackboard is a global leader in enterprise technology and innovative solutions that improve the experience of millions of students and learners around the world every day. Blackboard’s solutions allow thousands of higher education, K-12, professional, corporate and government organizations to extend teaching and learning online.
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Calhoun Students Big Winners in 2014 Alabama SkillsUSA Competition
May 5, 2014
Calhoun Students Big Winners in 2014 Alabama
SkillsUSA Competition
Several students representing Calhoun Community College recently attended the Alabama SkillsUSA Leadership conference in Birmingham, earning five 1st place, four 2nd place, and four 3rd place medals in competition. The Calhoun winners were:
First Place Winners:
Nick Cordier, Madison, AL - Computer Maintenance
Jacob Rippy, Madison, AL - Cosmetology
Lena Sledge, Madison, AL - TV/Video Production (first year Calhoun has competed in this category)
Thomas Rutherford, Hatton, AL - Architectural Drafting
William Johnson, Athens, AL - Internetworking
Second Place Winners:
Justin Renshaw, Decatur, AL - Internetworking
Rebecca Jones, Huntsville, AL - Architectural Drafting
Thomas Steele, Hartselle, AL - Technical Drafting
Hunter Partridge, Madison, AL - Precision Machining
Third Place Winners:
Ronald Campbell, Sheffield, AL - Job Skill Demonstration
Nelson Sanchez, Decatur, AL - CNC Milling
Jared Bailey, Athens, AL - CNC Turning
Calista Blankenship, Sommerville, AL - Job Interview
All gold medal (first place) winners will automatically go on to compete at the National Leadership and Skills Conference to be held in June 23-28 in Kansas City, MO.
SkillsUSA, formerly known as VICA, is a national non-profit organization devoted to preparing students for careers in technical, skilled, and service occupations. It serves more than 300,000 high school, college, and professional members. Alabama currently has close to 9,000 members.
Calhoun's SkillsUSA Chapter advisors are instructors Nick Agrawal (Computer Information Systems); Nina Bullock (Drafting); Steve Smith (Machine Tool Technology); Mark Rose (Industrial Technology) and Collis Sims (Electrical Technology).
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