2013 News Archive
December 2013
- University Closed for Holidays
- Angelica Williamson Named Employee of the Semester
- Graduate Jennifer Gleason finds passion for writing an exciting career choice
- Community, Regional, National Artists Wanted For Drawproject
- Graduates Share Common Passion for Spanish and Teaching
- University Counseling Center receives national accreditation
- Fall 2013 Graduates Share Their Stories
- VSO Plays Special Arrangement of ‘The Nutcracker’ Created by ’s Springfield
- Searcy and Deans Recognized as NASPA Undergraduate Fellows
- Recognized as a Model of Efficiency School by University Business Magazine
November 2013
- Campus Alert
- Faculty, Staff and Students Share Thanksgiving Traditions and Recipes
- V-State Experience Tallahassee Dec. 5
- Sundin Earns First-Level Certification
- University welcomes Niki Turley as new associate dean of students
- Spotlighters Bring a Little ‘Cool Yule’ to
- Ceramics Sale Features Work by Faculty, Students
- Relay for Life Kick-off Event Wednesday, Nov. 20
- Offers New Degree in Health Care Administration
- Fine Arts Gallery Presents The Dirty Dozen
- Dennis Mackrel Performs with Jazz Ensemble Nov. 21
- Dr. James Nienow: Faculty Excellence in Professional Activity
- Dr. Martha Leake: Faculty Excellence in Service
- Holiday Helper Project Celebrates the Gift of Giving
- Continues Sustainability Efforts with New Solar Canopy
- A Celebration of Inclusion: Center for International Programs
- Celebrates World AIDS Day
- Fall 2013 Commencement Saturday, Dec. 7
- Celebrates Nurse Practitioner Week Nov. 10-16
- Hosts Screening of Brantly and John Watts’s “AKA Blondie”
- Hand-Painted Oil Portrait of Business College Pioneer Unveiled
- Aiello Featured as Guest Lecturer: Explores Racial Consequences of NBA's Move to the Deep South
- Presents Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” Nov. 7-13
- Keri Lynn Knight Crowned Miss
- Bonnie Brackett Selected as Regional Advisor for SAACURH
- University to test campus alert system Thursday, Nov. 7
- Science Saturday Continues with 'Masters of the Universe' Nov. 16
- Theatre and Dance Hosts Annual Cabaret Fundraiser Nov. 17
- Choirs Present Holiday Concert in the West Hall Rotunda Nov. 16
- Hosts International Education Week 2013
- Receives Sustainability Award for Historic Preservation
- Receives IMA Gold Certificate of Excellence
- Students Explore Democratic Voting and Prepare for Election Day
October 2013
- Kimberly Ballard-Washington to Serve as Albany State University Interim President
- to Welcome Nearly 300 High School Students to Campus for Choir Festival
- Kalina Winska Shares the Power of Drawing in Latest Exhibit
- Valdosta Symphony Orchestra Hosts ‘An Evening With Amadeus’
- Myles Grier Goes From To Hollywood
- 100 Women in Pink Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
- Helping Students Succeed Academically is Focus of Centralized Advising
- Hosts College Day Experience for Migrant Teens
- Community Encouraged to Learn More about Health Lifestyle at Annual Fair
- Blazers Participate in “Movember” to Raise Awareness for Cancer
- Recognized for Best Online Special Education Degree Program
- Faculty and Staff Encouraged to Participate in Annual Campaign
- My Streamlines User Experience with Single Sign-On Feature
- Lecture Series Kicks Off with Seminar on DREAM Act
- Native American Culture and Wellness Event to be held Tuesday, Oct. 22
- Azalea String Quartet Performs Sunday at
- Hosts Screening of Will Dove’s ‘No Soliciting’
- ’s Duke Guthrie Honored for Commitment to Georgia Theatre
- From UF to : Natalie Chang’s Destination is Success
- 's Amanda King-Spezzo Wins 2013 GoVIEW Collaborative Administrator Award
- Celebration of Inclusion Continues with Political Symposium Tuesday, Oct. 22
- Welcomes Tesla Quartet to Whitehead Stage Oct. 19
- Voice Online
- Frank Proto Performs Free Concert at Oct. 16
- AAUW Hosts Candidates Forum Tuesday, Oct. 15
- Campus Alert
- Blazer Nation: An App for Students Created by Students
- Fine Arts Gallery Presents 'We Two Founts' Oct. 14-Nov. 2
- Hispanic Heritage Month Formal to be Held Saturday, Oct. 12
- Zeta Tau Alpha Paints the Campus Pink During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Hosts Viola Day Oct. 12
- Names 2013 Distinguished Alumni
- Showcased Community Spirit During Homecoming 2013
- Students in Free Enterprise Celebrates 20 Years at
- Study Abroad Fair Encourages Students to Explore the World
- Dr. Jay Rickman: Faculty Excellence in Advising
- Kathy Sundin: Staff Excellence in Service
- Chamber Singers Raising Funds for 2014 Tour of England
- ’s Dr. Travis York Wins International Dissertation Award
- Hosts Discussion, Debate on Campus Weapons Bill
- Honored by the Georgia Urban Forest Council
- Third Annual Science Saturday Series Begins Oct. 26
- Schmidt and Haugabrook Named to USG Executive Leadership Institute
- Pops in the Park Benefits Music Scholarships
- Repertory Dancers Present ‘On the Edge’ Oct. 3-6
September 2013
- ’s Investment in VECA Gains National Attention
- Short Film Created at Wins at New York Festival
- Walking to Help Fight Heart Disease
- Homecoming Theme “commUNITY” continues traditions and features new events
- Named to List of 2014 Military Friendly Schools
- Laura Hanna Receives “Love of Learning Award”
- Undergraduate Research Journal Omnino Available Online
- Nephina Performs in Concert at Sept. 29
- New Uniforms, Two Halftime Shows … ’s Blazin’ Brigade Ready for 2013 Season
- ’s Jackson Rainer Publishes Grief Counseling, Therapy Book
- College Republicans Hosts Meet and Greet With U.S. Rep. Austin Scott
- Jazz Ensemble Performs Sept. 24
- to Simulate the Dangers of Texting and Driving
- to Commemorate 50 Years of Integration
- A Celebration of Inclusion: The African American Studies Program
- Fine Arts Gallery Presents ‘Emerge’ Sept. 16-Oct. 4
- Presents Opera After Dark in Downtown Valdosta Sept. 20
- ’s Ann Farmer Named Vice President of Threat Assessment Organization
- ’s Kalina Winska Shares New Research, Experimentation in Solo Exhibition
- Gooding named chairman Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial Authority Board
- Hosts Symposium for Area Bankers
- VSO to Premiere First iPad Concerto in U.S.
- Celebrates Constitution Day with Public Reading, Trivia, Cookies
- Retired Professor Announces Book Publication
- Crime Prevention and Safety Forum Sept. 16
- Fall 2013 Science Seminar Series
- Veteran Coach Leading Blazer Volleyball Team
- Danahar selected as interim provost and vice president of academic affairs
- Graduate Needs Help to Make Music Dreams a Reality
- ’s Jill Hohnecker Wins Residence Life Award
- 's Junior Jackson Publishes Book, Hopes to Inspire Others
- Theatre and Dance Presents “Lonely, I’m Not” Sept. 5-11
- Russian Students Tour Campus
August 2013
- Blazers Start Next National Title Defense in Macon
- ’s SIFE celebrates 20 Years of Changing Lives
- Welcomes Mark McNalley as Assistant Director of Housing for Resident Education
- Commemorates 50th Anniversary of I Have a Dream Speech
- The Encounter: Internship and Part-Time Job Fair for Students
- Active for Life Challenge Begins Sept. 16
- Hosts 2013 Parents Weekend Sept. 20-21
- University welcomes new faculty
- President McKinney appointed to Southern Georgia Regional Commission
- Announces Graduates and Dean's List for Summer 2013
- 's Beta Alphi Psi Chapter Recognized as Gold Chapter
- The Happening 2013 -- August 29, 2013
- Kicks Off Third Annual Social Issues in Film Series Aug. 26
- ’s Dr. D., I READ! Campaign Surpasses Goal
- StormReady Supporter
- University Launches IDEA Center to Create Enhanced Academic Community
- Fine Arts Gallery Hosts Art Faculty Exhibition Aug. 19–Sept. 6
- Students Study Fungi in Ireland
- SGA Prepares to Improve Student Involvement and Tackle Pressing Issues
- Hosts Annual Community 5K Fun Run/Walk
- Gregory Jackson Feels at Home in the Chemistry Lab at
- New Wireless Improves User Experience
- Move-In
- Excellence Honored at
- Media Arts Geniuses Showcases Students’ Talents
July 2013
- Holds Fall Convocation
- Camp Encourages Students to Consider Careers in Computer Science
- Nursing Awarded Grant Funds by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- Associate Professor Explores Disease Management Strategies in Peanuts
- ’s Talley Mulligan Wins Media Arts Award for Johnny Carson Trivia Game
- Summer Commencement Ceremony Saturday, July 27
- Receives School Beautification Award
- Hosts Quarterly Staff Council Meeting
- Teachers go Back to School to Learn the Latest in AP Curriculum
- SBDC Partner Guardian Bank Named Financial Services Champion of the Year
- PSST! Season Ends Sunday
- University Attorney Honored by Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys and State Bar of Georgia
- Associate Professor Studies Water Quality at St. Johns River Basin
- Valdosta State Continues to Create a More Highly Educated Workforce
June 2013
- Continues Tradition of Offering Swimming Lessons
- IT and Plant Operations Face Off in Staff Basketball Game
- Kids Tackle Visual Literacy Lesson at
- State Deaf, Hard of Hearing Town Hall Coming to Saturday
- Wraps up Computer Science Workshop
- Dr. Gerald Williams Named Director of Career Opportunities at
- Students, Faculty Assist Emory’s South Georgia Farmworker Health Project
- PSST! Opens ‘A Little Night Music’ On Friday
- Continuing Education Now Offering Summer Programs for Adults
- -Westside Partnership Once Again Helps Students Achieve Reading Success
- Heather H. Proctor Named Director of Alumni Relations
- Honor Student Kaitlyn Parham wants to experience all college-life has to offer
- Honor Student Jake Croft is allowing college to expand his horizons
- Honor Student Henry Selph Uses Life Lessons for Motivation and Inspiration
- Wraps Up Inaugural Forensic Science Camp
- Nonprofit Retail Center Honors 's Former First Lady Joan Bailey
- Computing Adventures @ 2013
- Partnership Focused on Improving Student Achievement in Math, Science
- Dr. John C. Gaston to Retire as Dean of ’s College of the Arts June 30
- PSST! Opens ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’ on Friday
- Anthony Potter Says ’s MFT Program Is Worth Every Sacrifice
- Peach Party Bingo Raises Funds For PSST!
- Weather Advisory: June 6, 2013
- Kids Discover the Circle of Life at ’s Camp Discovery
- PSST! Offers Pay What You Can Days
May 2013
- Offers Clinical Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology
- USG Part of National Partnership to Explore MOOC-based Learning and Collaboration
- PSST! Season Kicks Off Saturday With ‘The Sound of Music’
- Students and Faculty Honored at Annual Sankofa Celebration
- Signs Pathways Program Agreements with Albany Technical College
- Security Notification: Vendini Credit Card
- Valdosta Early College Academy Students Prepare for College
- Peach State Summer Theatre Box Office Is Open For Business
- Announces Graduates and Dean's List for Spring 2013
- ’s Frank Barnas Heading to Lithuania on Fulbright Grant
- Thomas Kevin Carter Named Employee of the Semester
- Summer Camps at
- 's Rebecca Falk Serves as Trailblazer for Investing
- Google Grant Promotes Valdosta Computes v2.0
- Lake Louise Improvements Create More Research Opportunities
- ’s "Dr. D." Needs More Readers for Hall of Fame
- Celebrates National Nurses Week
- ’s Julia Reffel Named a Master Teacher of Honor
- College of Nursing Celebrates Nurses Week
- 's Joseph Cauley Prepares for Doctoral Program, Assistantship
- ’s Tiffany Tong is Ready to Enter the Classroom
- Tammie Cooper Named Top College of Nursing Grad
- ’s Tyler Walker Awarded Scholarship to Study in Austria
- Announces New Center for Excellence in STEM Education
- University Honors Retirees for Years of Service
- Recognizes Greek Life
- University Honors Students for Academic Success
April 2013
- Celebrates 12th Annual Sankofa Celebration
- Jason Brown’s “Miracle Boy” Wins Indie Grits Film Festival
- ’s Learning in Retirement Program Hosts Tibetan Buddhist
- Holds Spring Commencement May 3-4
- Lori Howard Volunteers at United States Olympic Training Center
- German Pianist Alexander Schimpf Joins VSO in Concert April 27
- South Georgia String Project, Youth Orchestra Perform April 29
- Journalism Student Wins Jim Murray Sports Writing Contest
- New Odradek Issue Unveiled Thursday, April 25
- Blake Pearce Named Dean of College of the Arts
- Ceramics Sale Features Work by Faculty, Students
- Six Saxophonists to Perform April 28 at
- Delta Chi and Chi Omega Host Annual Softball Tournament to Benefit Addison Seacrist
- Science Seminar Series: The Breeding and Business of the Encore Azalea
- University Presents Outstanding Public Administration Awards
- Graduate School Recognizes Scholarly Activities
- Welcomes Tijuana Scott as Educational Talent Search Director
- 18th Annual SK Day to be Held April 25
- Hosts Read Fest on Front Lawn
- Presents Final Choral Concert of the Season April 22 at Park Avenue UMC
- Concert Band Performs April 23 on the Whitehead Stage
- Vocalists, Instrumentalists Present Showcase April 24
- Emerging Artists Showcase Runs April 18-21
- Recognized as a Model of Efficiency School
- S.A.V.E Hosts Panel on Climate Change Thursday, April 18
- ’S Pan-American Ensemble Performs April 21
- Student Employees Honored
- Planetarium Presents Alien Landscapes Friday, April 19
- Students Committed to Community Engagement
- Honors Student Studies Media Reactions to School Shootings
- Spring Senior Art Exhibition Runs April 14-29
- Holds its First Forensic Science Camp
- Rising Sixth Graders, Readers Graduate from ’s Sullivan Literacy Center
- Fishing Duo Wins FLW College Fishing Southeastern Conference
- Investment Group Attends G.A.M.E. Forum in New York
- Music Students Embrace Chamber Style of Playing
- U.S. Poet Laureate Philip Levine to Speak April 17
- ’s Relay for Life Takes Place April 26
- Hosts South Georgia Region Honor Bands April 11-13
- Desire to be Different Leads Professor to the Bassoon
- Athletic Training Students Travel to Hughston Foundation
- Marvin Stamm Joins Jazz Ensemble for April 16 Performance
- Signs Employer-Educator Compact
- Hosts a Night of Chamber Jazz April 14
- Night of Dancing with the Stars Benefits Students, Scholarships
- Exercise is Medicine Symposium April 20
- Camp Invention to be Held June 3 - 7
- “Lake Georgia” Wins Regional and National Award From Housing Organization
- 37th Annual International Dinner
- Saxophonist Chris Vadala Performs with 's New Jazz Ensemble April 9
- Biology Professor Studies Icefish in Antarctica
- Inauguration Week Showcases Student Research and Scholarly Activities
- Inauguration Update: Change in Location
- Internationally Renowned Sima Trio Performs at April 6
- Hosts Chiefs of Police Executive Training Series
- Hosts Performing Arts Showcase April 4
- Allison White’s ‘Psychologically Unstable’ Wins Art Competition
- Announces Jennett Scholars Program
March 2013
- Workshop Provides Professional Development for Area Science Teachers
- Ensemble Performs Nicki Minaj’s ‘Va Va Voom’ at April 3 Event
- Game Fans Invited to International Tabletop Day at March 30
- Media Advisory: Air Force ROTC Hosts Local Bataan Memorial Death March This Weekend
- Faculty Author Reception Honors Legacy of Dr. Phil Gunter
- “Pippin” Plays March 28-30, April 1-3 on ’s Sawyer Theatre Stage
- Hearing Community Invited to Enter ’s Deaf, Deaf World March 29
- Hosts Georgia Academy of Science Annual Meeting
- Mike Savoie Wins 48-Hour Film Competition
- Career Services to Host Spring Career Expo
- Odum Library Becomes Hub of Activity at
- ’s Odum Library Hosts Exhibit of Knotwork Designs
- Social Work Student Helps Area Veterans
- Local Music Talent to be Showcased at Blazefest
- Planetarium Presents The Clouds of Magellan Friday, March 15
- Natalie Tanner: Study Abroad in Germany, London
- Hosts Third Annual Volunteer Service Fair
- Student Selected for International Reporting Program
- 37th Annual International Dinner
- Arts & Sciences Lecture Series Focuses on Political and Social Change in the Middle East
- Uyeno Earns National Auditor Certification
- Small Business Development Center hosts Procurement Academy
- Hosts 15th Annual Juried Student Art Competition March 11-April 5
- Annual Connell Visiting Lecture Features Dr. Terry Norton
- Students Make Valuable Investments at Financial Trading Center
- VSO Performs Haydn’s ‘The Creation’ March 9
- Music Hosts Trombone, Percussion Ensembles Performance March 10
- Annual Sister-to-Sister Summit Saturday, March 9
- Faculty Jazz Combo Performs March 11
- Debate Team Wins National Championship
- Hosts Fourth Science Saturday
- HERO Olympics To Be Held Saturday, April 27
- Clinic Offers Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group
- Center for Applied Social Sciences Presents Faculty Research Thursday, March 14
- Hosts Panel Discussion on the State of the HOPE Scholarship
- VSO Participates in Orchestras Feeding America National Food Drive
- Beta Alpha Psi Receives Regional Award
- Spectator Brings Home Six Awards from Press Association Conference
- Bassoonist Scott Pool Performs at March 3
February 2013
- Training Addresses Elder Abuse
- President McKinney appointed to State and National Boards
- ’s Women’s and Gender Studies Program Hosts Spring Events
- ’s Mario Rivera of Honduras Says Music Changed His Life
- Pianist Larry Scully Presents Masterworks from Vienna Feb. 28 at
- African American History: Conflict Among Black Leaders
- Former Counselor Receives Achievement Award
- Tuesday, Feb. 26: will be operating on a normal schedule
- Mass Media Faculty to Compete in 48-Hour Film Event at
- Dr. Shirley Hardin: Mentoring and Inspiring Students for 35 Years
- College of Business Hosts Salute to Historical African Americans
- Theatre Presents Thornton Wilder’s “The Skin of Our Teeth” Feb. 21-27
- Online Life Conference and Desire2Learn User Forum to be Held Feb. 20-22
- Student Awarded CIEE South Korea Scholarship
- African American History: All That Jive
- Professor Explores Teaching, Learning in the Virtual World
- Hosts Concert Band, Wind Ensemble Performances Feb. 19
- University System Chancellor says focus must be on students
- Saxophonist Chris Cline Returns to for Saturday Afternoon Concert
- Lecture Focuses on the Controversial "God Particle"
- V-State Dining and Second Harvest “Feed the Need” Fun Walk to be Held March 2
- ’s Women’s and Gender Studies Program Celebrates V-Day on Feb. 14
- ’s Kristen Johns Performs in Valentine’s Day Concert
- Holds Arbor Day Ceremony Feb.15
- Planetarium Presents ‘In 1913: A Procession of Meteors’
- Sigma Tau Delta Raises Money for Children’s Advocacy Center
- Walk to your Summer Vacation!
- Celebrates ‘Topping Out’ of HSBA Building
- Training Course Helps Groom Entrepreneurs
- Hosts Third Science Saturday
- Amanda Musgrove Wins Regional Award From Housing Organization
- Model UN Team Wins in International Model UN Competition
- Graduate Returns, Opens One-Man Ceramics Exhibit Feb. 11
- Drill: Severe Weather
- Celebrates Black History Week: Feb. 3 - 9
- , VHS, LHS Perform in Titletown Jazz Concert on Feb. 7
- American Spiritual Ensemble Performs Wednesday, Feb. 6
- Valdosta State and Wiregrass Partner to Produce More College Graduates
- Initiative Focuses On Graduating More Science Teachers
- ’s Jason Brown Receives Grant for Documentary Project
January 2013
- Kicks Off Theatre For Youth Production This Weekend
- Explores Privilege and Oppression in Society Through The Tunnel
- Golden Key Member Recognition Ceremony to be held Sunday, Jan. 27
- Valdosta Symphony Orchestra's "French Festival" to be held Jan. 26-27
- ’s Jackson Rainer Wins National Health Information Award
- Spectrum Connection Holds First Meeting of the Year, Welcomes LGBT Community
- Healthcare Reform Discussion to be held Wednesday, Jan. 23
- Announces Graduates and Dean's List for Fall 2012
- Nursing’s Dr. Myron Faircloth Appointed to State Commission
- Valdosta Symphony Guild Presents Annual Tunes for Tots Event
- City and County to Host Parade of Champions
- MLK Commemorative Celebration Features Rep. Bakari T. Sellers
- Valdosta National 2013 Runs Jan. 14 - Feb. 1 in the Fine Arts Gallery
- Uses Innovative Technology to Improve Student Success and Retention
- Intramural Flag Football Team Competes in National Campus Championship Series
- ’s DPA and MPA Students Publish Environmental Book
- Welcomes The Stardust Duo to the Whitehead Auditorium Stage
- World-Renowned Quartet Returns to for One-Night Performance