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Archives for 2006 ( 164 Releases )



January

3Spring convocation scheduled for January 5
4Valdosta State University honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with celebration
5Alzheimer's Daycare Program at Valdosta State University's Division of Social Work gets new name and location
9Valdosta State University celebrates the renovation of the University Center
12Blazer Build Homes for Habitat for Humanity
17Valdosta State University Mass Media students gain valuable experience over winter break
20Valdosta State University provides enrichment for youth
20Valdosta State University hosts 'Minding Your Own Business'
20Valdosta State University presents the 2006 President's Lecture Series
20Valdosta State University kicks off Science Seminar Series
23Valdosta State University's director of police receives national certification
23Valdosta State University at Capitol Tech
25Cost of Living Comparisons: Valdosta, Georgia, and the Nation Third Quarter 2005 Report
25First community fair set for Valdosta State
27Fifth annual Academic Majors Fair at Valdosta State
30'Nurseries in the Sky' at Valdosta State University's Planetarium
30International Students at Valdosta State University share study abroad perspectives
30Tenth Annual African-American Studies Lecture Series at Valdosta State University


February

3World Renown Pianist Performs at VSU
3Doss speaks in VSU's Langdale Lecture series
3VSU’s Division of Social Work holds Career Day and Information Fair
6Banner Web Security Makes PIN-to-Password Change
6New Chancellor's Remarks Rescheduled for February 8 (Board of Regents Webcast)
6'What on Earth is a Pangolin' part of VSU's Science Seminar Series
6Small Business Loan Conference at VSU
8Student Leadership Conference at VSU
8VSU's African-American Studies presents 'A One Man Show'
8Nobel Prize Winner Speaks at VSU
8Majority of first-time freshmen and seniors at Valdosta State University rate their experience 'good' or 'excellent'
14VSU hosts Grad School Fair
14Career events scheduled by VSU
17VSU's College of Education named after Dewars and $2 million gift
17Valdosta State University's Counseling Center re-accredited by IACS
17Mighty Times at Valdosta State University
17VSU Business Students Chosen for Study-Abroad Scholarships
17VSU's first annual Best Practices in Teaching Seminar
23The Boys' Choir of Tallahassee performs at VSU
27Innovative distance learning class brings together students from VSU, Czech Republic, and Turkey
27VSU hosts Gulf South Adult and Career Education Conference


March

1Valdosta State University contracts with Lord, Aeck & Sargent for Campus Historic Preservation Plan
1VSU College Bowl Team takes Carper Cup
1VSU plans centennial celebration, August 18
3Ruffin Reading Bowl coming back to VSU
3VSU Prepares Students for a Safe Spring Break
9Debate Team takes second at University of West Florida Invitational
14Alumni gather for St. Patrick's Day Party
14Learning in Retirement celebrates 10th anniversary
17Funeral Service for Dr. Adele Ducharme
20Online Lifeline addresses technology advancements of higher education
23Honors Day set for March 29
24Chief of Police C. Frank Simons to receive outstanding public service award
24Can Ivory-billed Woodpeckers Help Save the World'
27NASA joins students from around the world
27VSU looks at Faith Based Organizations
27VSU hosts 10th annual Women's Studies Conference
28VSU celebrates its Annual Diversity Week
31Memorial Service for Dr. Adele Ducharme
31VSU’s Top Business Students Join International Honor Society
31Spring Career Expo gives graduates a head start
31College of Education receives new name at dedication ceremony


April

5VSU Awards Outstanding Students
5Valdosta State University announces Who’s Who
512th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
5Student Affairs sponsors VSU Relay for Life team
5Immigration Seminar
6Valdosta State Dedicates Pedestrian Mall and Science Center
10Celebrations mark progression on campus
11Alpha Chi inducts 49 new VSU members
12Sodexho wins contract for campus dining services
12Adults Go Back to College
13Former students join VSU in sharing 100 years of history
18VSU hosts the 11th annual Sonia Kovalevsky High School Mathematics Day
18Spring Education Career Day set at VSU
18Science Seminar Series culminates with a look at later life
18VSU’s College of Nursing Celebrates Scholarship Day 2006
18VSU students and organizations receive leadership awards
19Award-winning SIFE performs on campus
19S.A.V.E. hosts Earth Day celebration in the park
20College Bowl Team Headed to Nationals
28Downs hired as VSU’s College of the Arts Director of Development
28VSU's College Bowl Team Finishes Fifth in Nation
28VSU presents first centennial diplomas at May 6 commencement ceremonies


May

1Jennett inducted as Beta Gamma Sigma Chapter Honoree
2Blazers' #1 Team Player Retires
2Wehling receives Governor's Award in the Humanities
3Murphy Appointed Customer Service Champion
9$69,000 HP Technology Grant Awarded to the VSU Pre-Engineering Program
12VSU assists education reform in the Republic of Azerbaijan
18DeRosso Receives Beta Gamma Sigma Scholarship
19VSU's Model UN Team finishes in Top 10 Percent Nationally
30Valdosta State University SIFE Team ranked top ten in the nation


June

10VSU 2006 Hurricane Season Communications Protocol
20Valdosta State names Reed to sports information post


July

25Valdosta State University expands focus on improving customer service
26VSU summer commencement ceremony set for July 29


August

1Flyover from Moody Air Force Base to Help Commemorate Valdosta State University Centennial
2First Annual Centennial 5K Fun Run/Walk scheduled for August 19 at Valdosta State University
3Zaccari to cover budget, major issues and awards in VSU Centennial Year Convocation Address
3VSU 'Move-In Day' brings new students, parents to Valdosta
7Economic Impact of Valdosta State University soars to $331.7 million
14VSU's Dr. James Muncy kicks-off Langdale Lecture Series
14Final preparations set for VSU's 100th Birthday
16First State Bank donates $50,000 for VSU international study abroad scholarships
21VSU Strides into next century with Centennial 5K Fun Run/Walk
21VSU’s Palms Dining Center reopens August 22
22VSU Student wins Centennial Celebration Poster Contest
23Let's Talk About It: A Jewish Literature Reading and Discussion Series held at VSU
23VSU gets New Head of Music
24Additional Investment in VSU’s Future
28VSU's attorney participates in UGA's 37th Annual Higher Education Law Conference
28VSU's Human Resource Management Student Chapter receives national award
28Metros wins Outstanding Air Force ROTC Cadet award for Georgia
28Nelson wins one of six national ROTC awards
29The Georgia Power Foundation, Inc. provides $10,000 to VSU
29VSU's Science Seminar kicks off with Myths & Truths about Biological Evolution
29A lot to 'Toot their Horns' about
30VSU professor receives national Outstanding Assistant Professor award
30News from beyond the Asteroids comes to VSU
30VSU Alumnus joins Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis


September

6VSU Continuing Education announces Singers Anonymous, a great opportunity to learn singing!
7McGahee to deliver Langdale Lecture
7VSU Prepares to Get Lit
11SmithBarnas & Associates Closes out Langdale Lecture Series
12Constitution Day celebrations cover two days
25Science Seminar continues on September 28
26Graham to receive 2006 VSU Distinguished Alumnus Award
27Centennial Homecoming Approaches
27VSU Student Affairs Division hands out awards
29Paulk to become President of Georgia Library Association
29VSU Forensics Team brings home trophies


October

2Science Seminar focuses on Pascal's Triangle
2Valdosta State University and Valdosta High School celebrate HEROES Institute success
2VSU Cadet receives National Award
6COSA Shows Appreciation to VSU Staff
6VSU Continuing Education offers Video Editing Classes
9Valdosta State Plans Annual Alcohol Awareness Fair
9Science Seminar continues with Keeping America Healthy
9Journalist and Alumnus Ed Lightsey donates historic news film to VSU during Georgia Archives Week
11Alcohol & Other Drug Education receives $9700 Grant
16VSU's Fall Career Expo set for October 24
18Valdosta State University sets new enrollment record
18Continuing Education at VSU presents an Introduction to Voice Acting
18South Georgia Political Forum to take place on VSU campus
26VSU President's Lecture focuses on 'Inequities in Education'
27VSU team of educators to visit Waycross for workshop promoting bachelor, masters degree opportunities
30Stanleys' Centennial gift to VSU creates the Stanley Beta Gamma Sigma Endowment
30VSU Presents Mercury Crossing
31VSU Science Seminar continues with Investigative Interviewing and Detecting Deception


November

1A Tribute to Dr. David O'Drobinak
7VSU Science Seminar looks at the culprit behind Medieval Black Death
8VSU Hosts GIS Day Open House
102006 International Education Week Celebration scheduled for VSU November 13-17
14Science Seminar looks at how the Internet will impact lives
14VSU Library to celebrate milestone
16Forensics team participates at LSU competition
20Dr. Cates Receives National Award
20Education students get chance to meet potential employers
21VSU Corporal Winningham honored by Valdosta Police
29Science Seminar looks at the development of adolescents


December

4Fall Commencement set for December 9
4Valdosta State University shares the joy of the season
12Omar Tyree to speak January 11 at VSU's Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Celebration
12Happy Holidays from Valdosta State University!
1825th Anniversary of VSU's Annual Connell Lecture attracts Canadian Wildlife Service Polar Bear expert for January 25th event