2006 News Archive
December 2006
- 25th Anniversary of Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Annual Connell Lecture attracts CanadianWildlife Service Polar Bear expert for January 25th event
- Happy Holidays from Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø!
- Omar Tyree to speak January 11 at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Martin Luther King, Jr.Annual Celebration
- Fall Commencement set for December 9
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø shares the joy of the season
November 2006
- Science Seminar looks at the development of adolescents
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Corporal Winningham honored by Valdosta Police
- Education students get chance to meet potential employers
- Dr. Cates Receives National Award
- Forensics team participates at LSU competition
- Science Seminar looks at how the Internet will impact lives
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Library to celebrate milestone
- 2006 International Education Week Celebration scheduled for Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøNovember 13-17
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Hosts GIS Day Open House
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Science Seminar looks at the culprit behind Medieval BlackDeath
- President's Message - October 2006
- A Tribute to Dr. David O'Drobinak
October 2006
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Science Seminar continues with Investigative Interviewing andDetecting Deception
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Presents Mercury Crossing
- Stanleys' Centennial gift to Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø creates the Stanley Beta GammaSigma Endowment
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø team of educators to visit Waycross for workshop promotingbachelor, masters degree opportunities
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø President's Lecture focuses on 'Inequities in Education'
- Continuing Education at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø presents an Introduction to VoiceActing
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø sets new enrollment record
- South Georgia Political Forum to take place on Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø campus
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Fall Career Expo set for October 24
- Alcohol & Other Drug Education receives $9700 Grant
- Valdosta State Plans Annual Alcohol Awareness Fair
- Science Seminar continues with Keeping America Healthy
- Journalist and Alumnus Ed Lightsey donates historic news film toÏ㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø during Georgia Archives Week
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Continuing Education offers Video Editing Classes
- COSA Shows Appreciation to Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Staff
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø and Valdosta High School celebrate HEROESInstitute success
- Science Seminar focuses on Pascal's Triangle
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Cadet receives National Award
September 2006
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Forensics Team brings home trophies
- Paulk to become President of Georgia Library Association
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Student Affairs Division hands out awards
- Centennial Homecoming Approaches
- Graham to receive 2006 Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Distinguished Alumnus Award
- Science Seminar continues on September 28
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Centennial Homecoming 2006
- Constitution Day celebrations cover two days
- SmithBarnas & Associates Closes out Langdale Lecture Series
- McGahee to deliver Langdale Lecture
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Prepares to Get Lit
- Trailblazer - September 2006
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Continuing Education announces Singers Anonymous, a greatopportunity to learn singing!
August 2006
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Alumnus joins Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with WyntonMarsalis
- News from beyond the Asteroids comes to Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø professor receives national Outstanding Assistant Professoraward
- A lot to 'Toot their Horns' about
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Science Seminar kicks off with Myths & Truths aboutBiological Evolution
- The Georgia Power Foundation, Inc. provides $10,000 to Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø
- Nelson wins one of six national ROTC awards
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's attorney participates in UGA's 37th Annual Higher EducationLaw Conference
- Metros wins Outstanding Air Force ROTC Cadet award for Georgia
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Human Resource Management Student Chapter receives nationalaward
- Tropical Storm Ernesto Advisory
- Additional Investment in Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø�s Future
- Let's Talk About It: A Jewish Literature Reading and DiscussionSeries held at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø gets New Head of Music
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Student wins Centennial Celebration Poster Contest
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø�s Palms Dining Center reopens August 22
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Strides into next century with Centennial 5K Fun Run/Walk
- First State Bank donates $50,000 for Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø international study abroadscholarships
- Final preparations set for Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's 100th Birthday
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Dr. James Muncy kicks-off Langdale Lecture Series
- Economic Impact of Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø soars to $331.7million
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 'Move-In Day' brings new students, parents to Valdosta
- Zaccari to cover budget, major issues and awards in Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø CentennialYear Convocation Address
- First Annual Centennial 5K Fun Run/Walk scheduled for August 19 atÏ㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø
- Flyover from Moody Air Force Base to Help Commemorate ValdostaState University Centennial
July 2006
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø summer commencement ceremony set for July 29
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø expands focus on improving customerservice
- Fall Commencement - December 9, 2006
June 2006
- Valdosta State names Reed to sports information post
- Tropical Storm Alberto
- Hurricane Season 2006
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 2006 Hurricane Season Communications Protocol
- Blazer Tennis Wins 2006 Division II National Championship
May 2006
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø SIFE Team ranked top ten in the nation
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Model UN Team finishes in Top 10 Percent Nationally
- DeRosso Receives Beta Gamma Sigma Scholarship
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø assists education reform in the Republic of Azerbaijan
- Peach State Summer Theatre has been designated as Georgia'sOfficial Musical Theatre
- $69,000 HP Technology Grant Awarded to the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Pre-EngineeringProgram
- Murphy Appointed Customer Service Champion
- Wehling receives Governor's Award in the Humanities
- Blazers' #1 Team Player Retires
- Jennett inducted as Beta Gamma Sigma Chapter Honoree
April 2006
- Downs hired as Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø�s College of the Arts Director of Development
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's College Bowl Team Finishes Fifth in Nation
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø presents first centennial diplomas at May 6 commencementceremonies
- College Bowl Team Headed to Nationals
- S.A.V.E. hosts Earth Day celebration in the park
- Award-winning SIFE performs on campus
- University System Implements Guaranteed Tuition
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø students and organizations receive leadership awards
- Spring Education Career Day set at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø
- Science Seminar Series culminates with a look at later life
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø�s College of Nursing Celebrates Scholarship Day 2006
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø hosts the 11th annual Sonia Kovalevsky High School MathematicsDay
- Regents Commit $5 million to Address Statewide Nursing Shortage -Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Playing Major Role
- Former students join Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø in sharing 100 years of history
- Sodexho wins contract for campus dining services
- Adults Go Back to College
- Alpha Chi inducts 49 new Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø members
- Celebrations mark progression on campus
- Valdosta State Dedicates Pedestrian Mall and Science Center
- Immigration Seminar
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Awards Outstanding Students
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø announces Who�s Who
- 12th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
- Student Affairs sponsors Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Relay for Life team
March 2006
- College of Education receives new name at dedication ceremony
- Spring Career Expo gives graduates a head start
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø�s Top Business Students Join International Honor Society
- Memorial Service for Dr. Adele Ducharme
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø celebrates its Annual Diversity Week
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø looks at Faith Based Organizations
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø hosts 10th annual Women's Studies Conference
- NASA joins students from around the world
- Can Ivory-billed Woodpeckers Help Save the World?
- Chief of Police C. Frank Simons to receive outstanding publicservice award
- Honors Day set for March 29
- Online Lifeline addresses technology advancements of highereducation
- Funeral Service for Dr. Adele Ducharme
- Learning in Retirement celebrates 10th anniversary
- Alumni gather for St. Patrick's Day Party
- Debate Team takes second at University of West Florida Invitational
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Prepares Students for a Safe Spring Break
- Ruffin Reading Bowl coming back to Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Centennial Activities and Celebrations
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø plans centennial celebration, August 18
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø College Bowl Team takes Carper Cup
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø contracts with Lord, Aeck & Sargentfor Campus Historic Preservation Plan
February 2006
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø hosts Gulf South Adult and Career Education Conference
- Innovative distance learning class brings together students fromÏ㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø, Czech Republic, and Turkey
- Vision for Higher Ed, Pledge to Access and New Bond with StatesNeeded to Renew the Promise between States and Public Universities
- The Boys' Choir of Tallahassee performs at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's first annual Best Practices in Teaching Seminar
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Business Students Chosen for Study-Abroad Scholarships
- Mighty Times at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Counseling Center re-accredited by IACS
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's College of Education named after Dewars and $2 million gift
- Career events scheduled by Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø hosts Grad School Fair
- Majority of first-time freshmen and seniors at Valdosta StateUniversity rate their experience 'good' or 'excellent'
- Nobel Prize Winner Speaks at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's African-American Studies presents 'A One Man Show'
- Student Leadership Conference at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø
- Small Business Loan Conference at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø
- 'What on Earth is a Pangolin?' part of Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Science Seminar Series
- Banner Web Security Makes PIN-to-Password Change
- New Chancellor's Remarks Rescheduled for February 8 (Board ofRegents Webcast)
- Tornado Watch Advisory
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø�s Division of Social Work holds Career Day and Information Fair
- World Renown Pianist Performs at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø
- Doss speaks in Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Langdale Lecture series
- Tornado Watch Advisory
January 2006
- International Students at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø share studyabroad perspectives
- 'Nurseries in the Sky' at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Planetarium
- Tenth Annual African-American Studies Lecture Series at ValdostaState University
- Fifth annual Academic Majors Fair at Valdosta State
- First community fair set for Valdosta State
- Cost of Living Comparisons: Valdosta, Georgia, and the Nation ThirdQuarter 2005 Report
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø at Capitol Tech
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's director of police receives nationalcertification
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø kicks off Science Seminar Series
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø provides enrichment for youth
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø hosts 'Minding Your Own Business'
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø presents the 2006 President's LectureSeries
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Mass Media students gain valuableexperience over winter break
- Tornado Watch Advisory
- Blazer Build Homes for Habitat for Humanity
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø celebrates the renovation of theUniversity Center
- Alzheimer's Daycare Program at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Divisionof Social Work gets new name and location
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. withcelebration
- Spring convocation scheduled for January 5