Jennifer Dean Bunnell Named as Alabama Center for the Arts Coordinator

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October 29, 2013

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Jennifer Dean Bunnell Named as Alabama Center for the Arts Coordinator

Jennifer Dean Bunnell

                DECATUR, Ala. - Athens State University President Robert Glenn and Calhoun Community College President Marilyn Beck have recently announced that Jennifer Dean Bunnell has been named Building Coordinator for the Alabama Center for the Arts, the inter-institutional collegiate center for art instruction, community education, and cultural events. Bunnell will assume her duties on November 4.

                Previously, Bunnell worked in an administrative capacity at the Regional In-Service Center and Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) at Athens State.  Prior to joining the staff of Athens State, she worked with Computer Sciences Corporation (formerly The Pinnacle Group, Inc.) and Intergraph Corporation.

                The position of Building Coordinator for the Alabama Center for the Arts ensures that day-to-day operations are efficiently organized, that facilities are maintained safely and that activities are scheduled appropriately. Bunnell is charged with working jointly with Calhoun and Athens State in a collaborative effort to help expand their efforts in areas of art and drama and promote the facility in the North Alabama region. 

            The Alabama Center for the Arts has been heralded as a model for institutional cooperation in the state.   The 44,000 sq. ft. facility is located at 133 Second Avenue in downtown Decatur across from the Princess Theater.  College courses taught at the facility will lead to Associate of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees with class offerings that include art appreciation, painting, drawing, computer graphics, sculpture, ceramics, pottery and a teaching major leading to licensure for art instructors.

                Phase II construction for the Alabama Center for the Arts is expected to begin in 2014 and will include classroom, theater and lab spaces specified for coursework for both Theater and Music programs.

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Athens State's Athenian Players to present As You Like It

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Athens State’s Athenian Players to present As You Like It

ATHENS, Ala. - The Athenian Players of Athens State University present their production of William Shakespeare’s classic comedy, As You Like It.  This play, directed by Assistant Professor of Drama Dr. Hugh Long, will be performed in Ballroom of the Sandridge Student Center on the Athens State Campus.

Performances will run Thursday, Friday and Saturday November 14 - 16 at 7:30 p.m.   A matinee performance will be held on Sunday November 17 at 1:30 p.m.  Admission will be charged at the door and is $10.00 per person, $7.00 for students and seniors.

“Our mission is to present this Elizabethan comedy and give it a North Alabama spin,” states Long, “The Athenian Players have successfully tugged at our audiences’ heartstrings with the our dramatic productions of The Glass Menagerie and Trojan Women, and now we’d like to shake the trees with laughter in presenting this Shakespearian classic.”

The cast consists of Jensie Britt, Rachel Clifton, Stephanie Cooper, Courtney Croxdale, Daniel Hutton, Trista Irvin, Forrest Johnson, Patrick Kustor, Callie Pierce, Allie Szappan, Tracy Szappan, Jonathan Tyler, and Colin Whitworth.  NaTaya Hastins and Laura Poe will serve as Assistant Directors.  Dr. Kimberly Jacks will coordinate costumes and Vickie Cochran will do the lighting.

More information can be found at www.athens.edu/athenianplayers.

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Stanley Menefee to Deliver State of the County Address

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Stanley Menefee to Deliver State of the County Address

               

Athens, ALA - The Athens State University Foundation will be hosting a “State of the County Address” by Limestone County Commission Chairman Stanley Menefee at  11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19 in the Sandridge Student Center.

                Menefee is a lifelong resident of Limestone County and was elected as Chairman of the Limestone County Commission in 2010.  Previously, Menefee served the people of Limestone County for 14 years on the county commission.

“We are pleased to host this event again this year as a chance for the public to hear about the progress and new initiatives for Limestone County,” states Athens State Vice President for Advancement Rick Mould.  “The Athens State Foundation is pleased to partner with Chairman Menefee as we have with other municipalities in the past.”

Tickets are required and cost $20 per person.  A table of four can be purchased for $100, and recognized sponsorships are available for $250 (Gold) and $150 (Silver).    Gold sponsorships will receive two complimentary tables, and silver sponsorship will receive one complimentary table.

All proceeds will support the Athens State University Foundation.   For ticket orders or more information, please contact the Athens State Foundation office at 256-233-8215.

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