2004 News Archive
December 2004
- 'Best Practices' recognition within University System of Georgiaflows toward Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø and Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Foundation, Inc.
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Expands Programs at Two-Year Colleges
- Valdosta State wins the NCAA Division II National FootballChampionship
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø celebrated Fall Commencement Ceremonies on December 11, 2004
- Special red stoles presented to Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Faculty Marshals in advanceof Fall Semester's Commencement Ceremonies
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Plans Fall Commencement Ceremonies
- Southern Economics Association presents Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Dr. L. Wayne Plumly,Jr. with prestigious award
November 2004
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø schedules Education Career Day for November 23
- Secretary of State Cathy Cox presents Georgia Historical RecordsAdvisory Board Award for Excellence to Deborah Davis
- Secretary of State Cathy Cox presents Georgia Historical RecordsAdvisory Board Award for Excellence to David Williams, Teresa CrispWilliams and David Carlson
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø to host Holiday Celebration
- Zaccari announces International Education Week
October 2004
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Faculty Member receives over $1.1 million grant from U.S.Department of Education
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø sponsors Business Plan Competition
- Faculty member to present research to the Geological Society ofAmerica
- Division of Student Affairs recognizes Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Advocates at AnnualKickoff Breakfast
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø College of Education hosts Career Day for Area High SchoolStudents on Tuesday, Oct. 26
- Dr. Michael Maina elected President-Elect of the GeorgiaAssociation for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
- Faculty Member Receives Fulbright Scholar Award
- Office of Career Services will host Fall Career Exposition
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø to host National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
- The Harley Langdale, Jr. College of Business Administration willhost the first Langdale College Business Week
- Senator h. c. Helmut Aurenz, Founder and President of ASBGreenworld, will speak at The Harley Langdale, Jr. Lecture Series
- Georgia Statewide LeaderShape Institute provides good backgroundfor Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø students this fall
- Governor Sonny Perdue appoints Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Dr. George Gaumond to StateBoard of Registration for Librarians
- GIL Express gives USG library patrons access
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Names 2004 Distinguished Alumnus and Gold Award Graduate of theLast Decade Recipients
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Homecoming 2004: Torching the Tigers
- Jessie Tuggle, Retiree of the NFL, was the Featured Speaker at TheHarley Langdale, Jr. Lecture Series
- Jessie Tuggle, Retiree of the NFL, will speak at The HarleyLangdale, Jr. Lecture Series
September 2004
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Administrators Strive to Achieve Excellence in Diversity
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø hosts Harley Langdale, Jr. Room Dedication Ceremony
- Tropical Depression Jeanne Weather Advisory from the President'sOffice
- ROTC Cadets Pay Tribute to POW/MIA
- Georgia Board of Regents presents award to Dr. Michael Meacham
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø to host Harley Langdale, Jr. Room Dedication Ceremony
- Continental Airlines' Chief Executive Officer Designee Speaks atÏ㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Harley Langdale Jr. Lecture Series
- Continental Airlines' Chief Executive Officer Designee to Speak atÏ㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Harley Langdale Jr. Lecture Series
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Interdisciplinary Presentation to Focus on the European Union
- Three Public Universities Recognized for Excellence in TeacherEducation
- State budget cuts again place Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø in the eye of the storm
- Tropical Weather Ivan Advisory from the President's Office
- Dr. John G. Youmans' estate leaves a legacy to Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø with funds forthe Crockett-Youmans Dance Scholarship
- Learning in Retirement Program Fall Term starting soon
- Tropical Weather Frances Advisory from the President's Office
August 2004
- Education. Go Get It.
- Congressman Jack Kingston helps dedicate Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Odum Library Addition
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Hosted Mosquito Identification Course
- Langdale College Dean Elected to Beta Gamma Sigma Board
- Volunteer Valdosta under way
- American Anthropological Association to present national award toÏ㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Dr. Matthew Richard
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Alpha Gamma Delta and South Georgia Alumnae Chapters receivenational awards
- Fall convocation scheduled for August 9
July 2004
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Appoints Dr. Harding to New Positions
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Langdale College Student Receives Honor Society Scholarship
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Plans Summer Commencement Ceremonies
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø College of Education receives $25,000gift from Georgia Power Foundation, Inc., in honor of Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø AlumnusDavid M. Ratcliffe
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Installing New Emergency Phones
June 2004
- "Centennial Hall" is focus of Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's $35.6 million new studenthousing and renovation project
- Big Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø weekend of visitors planned as campus hosts its 25thAnniversary of Governor's Honors Program, a new FreshmanOrientation session, and PRAXIS, ACT Exams
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Health Sciences & Business Administration Center makesBoard of Regents Major Capital Outlay Priorities List
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Astronomers to View Transit of Venus
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's SIFE Team Makes Final Four
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Master Plan accepted by Georgia Board of Regents
May 2004
- Angela Willers Named Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Division of Social Work Field Instructorof the Year
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø launches I Caught You Caring
- Gary Chapman Named Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Division of Social Work Outstanding Alumnusof the Year
- Third Annual Multicultural Sankofa Awards Presented
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø will host South Georgia Writing Project
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Jekyll Island Musical Theatre Festival ready to run from Mayto July
- Southern Company President David M. Ratcliffe receives ValdostaState University's Distinguished Alumnus Award
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Society for Human Resource Management Student Chapter winsits first Merit Award
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø plans spring commencement ceremonies
April 2004
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's 'Best Practices' Strategic Planning and Budgeting entry makesSACUBO's Final Four in San Antonio
- "Igniting Blazer Spirit" celebration to light new Blazin'Smokestack on April 28
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Cheerleaders Bring Home 2nd Place Trophy at NCA Nationals
- State Senator Tim Golden Receives Award
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Education Career Day to take place April 29
- 2004 Earth Day Event at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø set for April 22
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Accessibility Expo set for April 22nd
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's 2003-2004 State Charitable Contributions Program campaignconcludes with success
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society to hold springinduction ceremony April 17
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Annual Council on Undergraduate Research Symposium set forApril 15th and 16th
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 2004 Honors Day Ceremony set for April 14
- Janice Daugharty Festival set for April 29, 2004
- Hospital recruiters to converge at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø April 16 for College ofNursing's Spring Semester "Scholarship Day"
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Student Trombone Player Wins National Award
March 2004
- Blazin' Smokestack Gives Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Higher Profile
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's 28th Annual International Dinner set for Saturday, April 17
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 'Spring Fling' is a sign of Spring Break
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Debate Club's Individual Events Team participates in theirfirst National Individual Events Championship action
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Mass Media Students, Society of Collegiate Journalists WinNational Awards
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Hosts Ambassador Sylvia G. Stanfield,U.S. Department of State Diplomat-in-Residence
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Eighth Annual African American Studies Lecture SeriesConcludes March 18
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Dr. Kurt Keppler electedPresident-elect of the National Association of Student PersonnelAdministrators (NASPA)
- Dr. Jo Ann Bass honored as Georgia's Reading Teacher of the YearUniversity/College Level
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Spring Career Expo to take place onTuesday, March 16
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø international students to participate inthirteenth annual City of Valdosta International Fair
- 2004 Spring Focus Lecture and Film Series to continue with Aprilevents
February 2004
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø To Host 2004 Teaching/Learning Conference
- South African contemporary art is focus of upcoming Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Lecture
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Harley Langdale, Jr. Lecture Series concludes for springsemester February 24th with Hiluard Kitchen as guest speaker
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Celebrates Black History Month
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Langdale Lecture Series continues with James McGahee
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Eighth Annual African American Studies Lecture Series BeginsFebruary 5
- Zaccari speaking at Langdale Lecture
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøation Day Set for Saturday, February 7
- European Union Overview to be presented at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Harley Langdale, JR.College of Business Administration
January 2004
- Africa: Achievements and Challenges in the 21st Century
- Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, Monday, January 19
- Valdosta State students chosen for Who's Who
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Presents the Valdosta National, 2004January 20-February 6 - Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Fine Arts Gallery
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Basketball Teams Host Important Conference Matchups SaturdayAfternoon and Monday Night; Local Accelerated Readers To Be HonoredSaturday
- Chief Annetta W. Nunn, Birmingham, Alabama Police Chief, to speakat Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Ceremony