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December 2006
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Welcome from the Alumni Association President

Welcome to Alumni Columns, an alumni association sponsored e-newsletter that is designed to keep you up to date with your alma mater. While here, I hope you learn about upcoming events sponsored by your association, update your mailing address, and connect with old classmates. We hope that you will find this newsletter informative. For the most current information, I invite you to visit the Alumni Association on the web at www.aug.edu/alumni. I encourage you to take time and stay connected and involved with Augusta State University.

Rhonda Oellerich
ASU Alumni Association President

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   In this Issue ...

  Alumni Spotlight: Thomas Mueller

A three-year assignment at Georgia Iron Works changed Thomas Mueller's life forever. Originally from Germany, his first job after graduating from the University of Darmstadt was with Dornier Systems in Friedrichshafen, Germany, where he worked as a design engineer in the Space Travel Division. Continue>

  Alumni Board Spotlight: Justin Weaver

Justin Weaver has a unique way of looking at his job.
"One of my favorite quotes is 'My job is to make everybody else's job easier,'" the Savannah River Site senior engineer says. After graduating from ASU in 1998 with a degree in computer science, Justin received an internship from the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education at the site.
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  2007 Alumni Award Nominations

The ASU Alumni Association will recognize outstanding alumni and friends at their annual meeting and awards celebration on Friday, February 16, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. For more information or to nominate someone click on the award categories below.
     Distinguished Alumnus/a
           Town & Gown
     Golden Key                               Young Alumnus/a

  Holiday Drop-in

The Board of Directors of the ASU Alumni Association and President and Mrs. William A. Bloodworth, Jr. invite you to a Holiday drop-in at the Maxwell Alumni House on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 6 p.m. Continue>

  A Day for ASU exceeds goal

The annual A Day for Augusta State University campaign to raise friends and funds for the university exceeded its goal by more than $55,000 as the campaign drew to a close on Oct. 6, with a total of $472,000. The two-part campaign, which began on Sept. 21, raised money for scholarships, faculty development, and academic support programs that could not be funded by state dollars. Continue>

  Annual BBQ a Success

The annual ASU Alumni BBQ was held on Friday, October 6, 2006, culminating 12the annual A Day for ASU campaign. Over 950 tickets were sold for this year's BBQ, making it one of the largest ever. All proceeds benefit the ASU Faculty/Alumni Scholar Program. Continue>

   Golfer Vaughn Taylor designates ASU for donation

Vaughn Taylor

On behalf of former Augusta State All-American and 2006 U.S. Ryder Cup Team member Vaughn Taylor, the PGA of America recently donated $100,000 to Augusta State to help fund the Golf: For Business & Life program at the university. Continue>

   Campus Updates

College of Business Administration recevies major gift and gets new name
The generosity of a local businessman has resulted in a new name for the College of Business Administration. Continue>

  

   Special thanks to the Public Relations Committee for their contributions to this issue of Alumni Columns:
   Scott Argo '04, Julie Cole '03, Chris Etterlee '97, '99, Joe Vignati '60, Tom Brittingham '80 and Justin Weaver '98
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