b"Engaged.Innovative. Research Based Learning Impactful.48Student Distinctions 50 A Mind on a Mission52 60 Advisory Boards - Critical RoleThe SAP Workforce62Ways to Give65Young Entrepreneurship66 68A World to Explore 73Dean's Note EDITORS PHOTOGRAPHERS CORRESPONDENCEAshley Braswell Paul Leavy Ashley BraswellJessica R. Pope Jeff Shipley Valdosta State UniversityKeishaunda L. Fountain 1500 N. Patterson St.COPY EDITOR Jessica R. Pope Valdosta, GA 31698Jessica R. Pope arbraswell@valdosta.eduJake ParisWRITERS Jasmine Sisk Valdosta State University is Jessica R. Pope Marliz Lima a comprehensive university John Stephen Azarias Ramos of the University System Leo McNichols of Georgia. It is an equal Kimberly Cannon opportunity educational Ashley Braswell DESIGNERS institution that does not Dr. Gary Hackbarth Daniel Oppel discriminate against any Dr. Cindy Tori Jeff Grant applicant for admission or any Dr. Wayne Plumly student or employee based on Rosemary Sirmans the sex, race, religion, color, Dr. Ron Stunda national origin, or disability of DeWayne Johnson an individual.Jasmine SiskCarolyne Casaine Printed by VSU Print ShopSPRING 2019 3"