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February 12

   African American Alumni Reception -
Maxwel Alumni House, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
RSVP by calling 706-737-1759 or by visiting  www.aug.edu/alumni

   The Homecoming 2008 theme "Turnin' up the Heat, Burnin' up the Court" could not be more appropriate. Augusta State men's and women's basketballs teams are ranked at No. 10 and No. 7 respectively. Homecoming festivities will begin on Monday, Feb. 11, and last all week long culminating with both basketball games on Saturday, Feb. 16. ASU alumni are encouraged to show their Jaguar Spirit and participate in the various Homecoming festivities.    Taming of the Shrew - Maxwell Theater, 7 p.m.
February 14
   Employer Expo - 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Christenberry Field House.
More than 60 employers will be offering part-time, full-time, co-op, internship and seasonal opportunities to ASU students and alumni. Graduate and professional schools will be in attendance.
February 15
   Educator Expo - 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Christenberry Fieldhouse. More than 60 school systems will be present recruiting for teaching and administrative positions in grades K-12

February 15
  
 Bonfire/Pep Rally
6 p.m., University Village. The athletic teams, cheerleaders, dance team, and Pep band will showing their Jaguar spirit during the evening of food, music, and giveaways.

   Alumni Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration
The Boathouse. This annual meeting is held to recognize outstanding alumni award recipients. For ticket information, call the Office of Development and Alumni Relations at 706-737-1759.

February 16
   Athletics
Spirit Parade, Tailgate Party, Coronation Ceremony, and Basketball Game. Christenberry Field House. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. from the Sav-A-Lot parking lot on Wrightsboro Road and end at the Field House. The tailgate party begins at 2 p.m. with inflatable games for children and a cookout.

             Women's Basketball 4 p.m.
             Men's Basketball 6 p.m.

   Alumni Code Blue After Party
Forest Hills Grille, 8 p.m. Call 706-667-4984 for details

Call the office of Development and Alumni Relations at 706-737-1759
or visit www.aug.edu/alumni for more information

 

 
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April, 18 2008



   In this Issue ...
  Alumni Spotlight: Molly P. Howard
Dr. Molly Howard

Dr. Molly Howard, 1997 graduate of Augusta College and Principal of Jefferson County High School was named the 2007 Principal of the Year for the National Association of Secondary School Principals at the annual convention in San Antonio, Texas last February. Continue>

  Farewell from the Alumni Association's out-going President
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It's hard to believe that it's been two years since I took the position of President of the Augusta State University Alumni Association. Continue>

  ASU's Alumni Association hosts annual dinner and awards ceremony
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ASU's Alumni Association will recognize outstanding alumni and friends at their annual meeting and awards celebration Friday, Feb. 15, at 6 p.m., at The Boathouse. Award recipients and their awards will include Paul Harris, associate professor in ASU's Department of Political Science, who will receive the Town and Gown Award. Continue>

  Continuing Education
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The Continuing Education Division at ASU has over 600 online courses to help you enhance your professional knowledge, update/change your career, or enrich your personal life. Continue>

  Alum receives 200th Win

Augusta State Alum and Head Men's Basketball coach marked a major milestone in his career recently. Now in his fourth year with the Jaguars and his 12th season overall as a head coach, Darren "Dip" Metress notched his 200th career victory. Continue>

   Sports Nuggets
The Peach Belt Conference recently announced an agreement with Penn Atlantic to stream all PBC men's and women's basketball games with live audio and video webcasts. Augusta State has already come online with the partnership. Fans who wish to view games may go to the Penn Atlantic website (www.PennAtlantic.com) and set up an account. Continue>
   Alumni MySpace
Are you on MySpace? If so, add Augusta State University Alumni Association as your friend!  Continue>
   Class Notes
six Read about ASU alumni recent accomplishments!
Continue>
 

   Special thanks to the Public Relations Committee for their contributions to this issue of Alumni Columns:
   Scott Argo '04, Chris Baxter '05, Chris Etterlee '97 and Joe Vignati '60

Thanks For Reading!
Wes Zamzow '02, '05
Coordinator of Alumni Relations
wzamzow@aug.edu
Paula Toole
Newsletter Designer
ptoole@aug.edu

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