2011 News Archive

December 2011

• Julia M. Reffel Renews National Board Certification
• Shelly Bryant Named Employee of the Semester
• McLane Family Establishes Scholarships at VSU
• University Honors Years of Service
• Dr. Karla Hull Named Dean of the Dewar College of Education
• University System of Georgia Honors Robert Tindall
• VSU Hosts Commencement Ceremonies Dec. 9 and 10
• Two Days Left to Enjoy Senior Art Exhibition at VSU
• VSU to Host 10th Annual Ceramics Sale Friday, Saturday

November 2011

• Grammy Award Winner to Perform with VSU Jazz Ensemble
• VSU Planetarium Presents 'Origins of Life'
• Media Advisory: VSU Hosts Third Science Saturday
• VSU Announces Official Fall Enrollment Numbers
• VSU Faculty, Staff & Students Share Favorite ThanksgivingRecipes
• VSU Honors Scholarship Donors and Recipients
• Holiday Helper Project Celebrates the Spirit of Giving
• Valdosta State Chamber Singers Perform by Candlelight Sunday, Dec.4
• 5th Annual Mathematical Field of Dreams Conference
• Office of Alcohol and Other Drug Education Awarded Grant fromGovernor's Office of Highway Safety
• VSU Celebrates Nurse Practitioner Week
• Teachers, Parents Invited to Attend Gifted Summit at VSU
• Kang Named Editor for Biomolecules Journal
• A Trading Place: New Financial Trading Center Receives $50,000
• The 'Write' Opportunity: Internships Offer an Advantage to EnglishStudents
• VSU Celebrates International Education Week
• One Name at a Time, VSU Honors the Fallen on Veterans Day
• VSU Opens Center for Gifted Studies
• North Campus Gas Leak
• VSU Employees Recognized by Chamber of Commerce
• National Emergency Test Scheduled for Nov. 9
• VSU Students Recognized for Innovative Program to Address SocialIssues
• College of Arts & Sciences Honors Outstanding Alumni
• Celebration of Chemistry Continues
• Lakeland to Celebrate National Nurse Practitioner Week
• Award-Winning Poet Visits VSU
• HIV/AIDS Awareness Week
• McMillan Named Assistant Director of VSU Counseling Center
• VSU Celebrates Opening of Art in Odum
• The Honors College Presents 'Genetic Privacy and the Constitution:Do You Know Where Your DNA Is?'
• VSU Beats West Georgia in Annual Blood Drive Competition for theSecond Year in a Row

October 2011

• VSU Planetarium Presents 'Two Small Pieces of Glass'
• VSU Names Five Distinguished Alumni of the Year
• Public Administration Advisory Committee Fall Meeting
• Alumnus Nominated to Oversee Federal Agency
• Office of Career Services Hosts Education Career Day
• Art in Odum: Amalia Amaki Creation Brings it all Together
• Dr. Kathryn Norsworthy Lecture: 'Building Bridges and SwimmingUpstream: Chronicles of a Feminist and Justice Activist'
• The Public is Invited to Hear 'Mr. Unstoppable' on Nov. 15
• Second Science Saturday Held October 29
• Coffee is a Hot Commodity Symposium
• VSU Offers Teaser of East Asian Art Collection Opening in 2012
• Reception Honors New Online Undergraduate Research Journal
• Childhood Memories Take Center Stage in Ross Rosenberg Collection
• It is a Deaf, Deaf World on Friday, Oct. 28
• Faces of V-State: Students Share Freshman Experience at VSU
• Study Abroad Forum to Share Highlights of Learning Around the World
• Movember Charity Event
• VSU Welcomes NYC Artist to Fine Arts Gallery
• VSU is Counting on Faculty and Staff to Make a Difference
• Community Outreach: VSU Celebrates Opening of Valdosta LiteracyCenter
• Contemporary Writer Series Kicks Off Monday
• Lamar Dodd Collection Highlights Various Styles, Schools of Art
• 6th Annual Benefits and Wellness Fair
• Sociology Class Holds Food and Clothing Drive for Migrant FarmWorker Clinic
• Lee Denim Day
• Dr. Robert Bauer Appointed to Brain & Spinal Injury Trust FundCommission
• VSU vs. West Georgia Blood Drive
• VSU Celebrates Opening of Valdosta Literacy Center
• The Art of Intelligence: Odum Library Takes on New Role
• Cheese & Wine Tasting Welcomes New Faculty & Staff
• Domestic Violence Awareness Events
• University Celebrates 2011 Homecoming Oct. 13-15
• VSU Honors the Fallen with National Roll Call on Veterans Day
• Local Section of American Chemical Society Celebrates 30 Years
• Blazer Corps of Cadets 5K
• Office of Career Services Hosts Fall Career Expo
• Karen Shepard: Moving through the Ranks
• Wings and Football: VSU Ready for Blazin' Chicken Wing Fest 2011
• 2nd Annual Women Owned Business Symposium
• Science Saturdays Begins This Weekend

September 2011

• Winners of Annual Room Decorating Contest Announced
• Women's and Gender Studies Holds Food and Clothing Drive forMigrant Workers
• VSU Alumni Host 'Wine and Swine' Event to Raise Money forScholarships
• Study Abroad Fair Coming Thursday to VSU's Pedestrian Mall
• Dr. Ruth H. Stonestreet Appointed to National Speech, Language,Hearing Board
• VSU Hosts Second Annual Community Bank Symposium
• Debbie Conrad: Catering to VSU's Success
• Graduate Student Open House Wednesday, Sept. 28
• FAT: The Story of My Life with My Body
• Upward Bound Kicks Off 2011 Fall Session
• Annual Pops in the Park Fundraiser
• Dr. Mary Ellen Dallman: Teaching to Serve
• Dr. Mary Ellen Dallman: Teaching to Serve
• Office of Housing and Residence Life Sponsors Annual RoomDecorating Contest
• VSU Lecture Focuses on Assessing and Treating Dementia
• VSU Theatre & Dance Offers Season Memberships for 2011-2012Dance Season
• VSU Planetarium Goes Digital
• VSU Lecture Focuses on Georgia's Immigration Law
• Joel Feldman Woodcuts & Drawings Exhibition Opens Monday
• VSU Named to List of '2012 Military Friendly Schools'
• VSU Announces Certificate Program in Digital Photography
• VSU Football is Pretty in Pink
• VSU Announces Formation of Center for Applied Social Sciences
• Dr. Ray Young: Applying Communication Skills Inside and Outside theClassroom
• VSU Hosts Parents Weekend Sept. 23-24
• VSU Announces Graduates and Dean's List for Summer 2011

August 2011

• Dr. Wiseman Awarded The Outstanding Major Contribution of the Year2010
• Dr. Kathleen Lowney: An Unconventional Approach to Teaching
• VSU and SGMC Recognizes Clinical Nurse Leaders
• Donate Shoes to Sigma Gamma Rho for Soles 4 Souls Wednesday
• Emergency Alert: VSU Campus
• Update on VSU Blazeview and Wireless
• New 'House Calls' Program Encourages Faculty and Staff to Connectwith Students Outside the Classroom
• 2011-2012 Art Exhibits Announced, Including the VSU Art FacultyExhibition
• Updated: E-mail Outage for VSU
• VSU Welcomes New Faculty
• Construction Begins on Addition to Bailey Science Center
• Sixth Annual 5K Community Fun Run/Walk
• Dinner Commemorates Local Humanitarian & Entrepreneur
• VSU Announces 2011 Excellence Awards
• 2011 Convocation Rebroadcast on VSU-TV
• Move-in Days Scheduled for Aug. 10-12
• Professor Writes Book on Radio in the Movies
• Fall Convocation Scheduled for August 8
• Andy Clark Named Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
• VSU Welcomes LeFiles as Business Consultant
• Students Conduct 'Business in Germany'
• New Advisory Committee Strives to Unite Student Employees

July 2011

• VSU Hosts Summer Commencement
• VSU Hosts Summer AP Institute
• The Happening 2011
• Professor Inspires Critical Thinking through Ancient Texts
• Blackburn wins YOBIPics Contest
• Athletic Training Students Tour The Hughston Foundation
• Upward Bound Summer Celebration
• Alumni Association Partners with Nationwide Insurance
• Bright Star Thinks BIG for Valdosta
• Yale-bound Graduate Wins International Trombone Festival
• VSU Chamber Singers to Perform at ACDA Conference
• VSU Hosts 32nd Annual Governor's Honors Program
• Fuciarelli Appointed Asst. Vice President for Research and Dean ofGraduate School

June 2011

• Stakich Awarded Trow Undergraduate Scholarship
• Blackwater Writing Project Summer Institute
• New Psychology and Counseling Building Promotes ResearchOpportunities
• VSU Assists with the South Georgia Farmworker Health Project
• Interior Design Professor Earns Best in Show
• VSU Expands Online Degree Programs at Undergraduate and Graduate Levels
• VSU Summer Graduate Enrollment Soars
• Alumnus Portrays Mark Twain at Turner Center July 21
• Peach State Summer Theater Offers Pay-What-You-Can Performances
• Computing Adventures @ VSU 2011
• VSU Announces Graduates and Dean's List for Spring 2011
• VSU's Summer Reading List
• History Professor Studies Rare Regional Religion

May 2011

• Atlanta Hall of Fame to Honor Tuggle
• Students Enjoy Benefits of New Mass Media Building
• Upward Bound Seniors Honored
• College of Education Honors Top Students
• VSU Visionary: Myles Grier
• Peach State Offers Lively Season
• University Honors Students for Academic Success
• Students Recognized for Excellence in Undergraduate Research
• VSU Student Appointed to National Radio Board
• Alumnus Dreams to Ride Free and Breathe Easy
• College of Education Announces Peer Advisors
• Annual Luncheon Honors Retirees
• Greek Life Ends Semester Strong
• Assistant Director of Residential Education to Represent the State

April 2011

• Summer Camps 2011
• Thunderstorm Warning -- UPDATED INFORMATION
• Surviving the Summer Months: Tips to Ensure Your Student’sSuccessful Transition Home
• Louis Levy Named Interim President at Valdosta State University
• VSU President Assuming New Position with USG
• Science Instructor Named Outstanding Educator of the Year
• VSU Hosts Commencement Ceremonies May 6 and 7
• Symposium Highlights Graduate Research
• VSU Honors Student Employees
• It's a Deaf, Deaf World
• Dean Honored for Dedication to Community
• Fifth Annual Read Fest
• Campus Earth Day Activities April 18-22
• Five Tips to Help Your Student Land a Job
• VSU Hosts Fifth Annual Relay for Life
• Tennis Match Benefits Children's Miracle Network
• VSU Hosts 17th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
• Reid Exposes Girls to Mathematical Possibilities
• SIFE Heads to Nationals
• Virtual Visitors Welcomed
• Alumnus' Future in the Click of Your Mouse
• Greeks Staying Busy in April
• Blue Day to Help Prevent Child Abuse
• 35th Annual International Dinner: Red Carpet Around the World
• Spanish Professor Unites Art and Research
• Online Bachelor Degree Programs Provide Greater Accessibility

March 2011

• University to Test Campus Alert System on March 31
• Georgia's Oldest University Repertory Celebrates 25 Years
• Return of the BlazeFest
• Residence Hall Association to Host 2012 Conference
• Donate Shoes for Japan Relief Wednesday
• VSU to Host Events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• Energy Conservation Contest and Earth Day Celebration
• Theatre Professor Captures National Award and the Hearts of her Students
• FastTrac Growth Venture Class of 2011 Recognized
• VSU Cadets Organize Local Bataan Death March
• University Supports Culture of Continuous Improvement
• Orchestra Aims to Feed America and Escape to the Stars
• Biddix Pioneers Innovative Educational Research
• 'The Vagina Monologues' to Support Haitian Women and Girls
• Riesinger Accepts Position as SBDC Area Director
• SIFE Invites Community to Walk for Water
• VSU Career Services to Host Spring Career Expo
• Annual Gala Presents April in Paris
• Blazer Pantry Continues to Grow
• Professor Writes of Sniffing Glue and Football Rivalries
• Parents and Families Association Plans for the Future
• Safe Spring Break Fair - Health and Wellness Fair
• Alumnus Defies Thirst
• Inaugural Volunteer Service Fair March 30
• Ballroom Champion to Host Master Class

February 2011

• Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant to be held Thursday
• 5K to Benefit Valdosta Symphony Orchestra
• VSU's Ribbon Cutting for SIFE Skills Success Center
• VSU Hosts 18th Annual ACED Conference
• VSU Air Force ROTC Hosts High School Drill Meet
• VSU Graduate Student Receives Congressional Gold Medal
• Assistant Professor Receives Research Grant
• Students Receive Funds for Study Abroad Program
• VSU Waives Fees for Active Duty Military Students
• VSU Debate Team Earns Highest Rank at Tournament
• Watch Valdosta State Events Live Online
• Award-Winning Author to Visit VSU
• Womack-Wynne Named Graduate of the Last Decade
• Residence Halls Compete for Green
• Spectator Wins Four GCPA Awards
• Career Services to Host Spring Semester Education Career Day
• VSU Hosts 2011 Online Lifeline Conference
• Kang Named Editor for Immunology Journal
• SIFE to Feed 'Hungry Hearts' Saturday
• One-Man Show Tells a Lynching Survivor's Story
• Valdosta Symphony Orchestra Concerts this Spring
• Science Saturday Celebrates International Year of Chemistry
• Student Elected to Regional Leadership Team
• Rotary Club Sponsors International Scholar
• Sorority Sponsors 'Diamonds in the Dugout' Fundraiser
• University to Host Workshop on Prior Learning Assessment

January 2011

• The Ethical Executive
• VSU Celebrates Black History Week: Jan. 31 - Feb. 4
• University Announces Exemption to Regents' Test
• Valdosta Educators Credit Union Expands Services
• Dancing with the Greeks
• Mardi Gras with the Blazers
• VSU Announces Graduates and Dean's List for Fall 2010
• VSU Welcomes Fulton as Communications Specialist
• Dedication for Jennett Lecture Hall Scheduled for Jan. 31
• City of Valdosta Boil Water Advisory Lifted
• Professor Launches Third Sequel of Comical Mystery
• Fine Arts Gallery
• Update of City Water Services
• VSU Update on Drinking Water
• City of Valdosta Issues Boil Water Advisory Jan. 22, 2011
• STOP Hunger Scholarships Deadline
• Model UN Team Wins International Acclaim
• 'Sleeping Beauty' and Cabaret Support Student Scholarships
• 'With a Servant's Heart' Food Drive
• Too Many Sopranos
• V-State Experience
• National Guard Recognizes Complex Director for Support
• 29th Annual Connell Lecture Held Jan. 24
• Governor Appoints Anita Hufft to the Georgia Board of Nursing
• 'With a Servant's Heart' Food Drive Jan. 10-31
• VSU Expands MLK Celebration