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Hartwig, Moore and Reese participate in conference
Several faculty members participated in the Arkansas
Political Science Association Conference held last month in
Arkadelphia. Dr. Charles Hartwig, Political Science, led a
session Missiles to Afghanistan? A Decision-Making Simulation
Demonstration with ASU student participants Justin Blaxton, Cory
Clark, Glen Fortner, Brett Hyman, Grant Morris, and Rebecca
Phillips. Dr. Cathy Reese, Political Science, was the chair
and discussant for a panel on Public Administration and Public
Policy. Dr. Louella Moore, Accounting and Law, presented
the paper A Critique of Tax Increment Financing in Arkansas and
Beyond. Dr. Moore’s paper from the prior year Debt Financing
in Arkansas: A Pre-Cautionary Tale, was given “Best Paper” award
and is scheduled to be published in an upcoming edition of the
MidSouth Political Science Review.
For all the latest faculty and staff
achievements, click on Campus News.
Trustees approve fees, handbook and programs
During a meeting Friday, the ASU Board of
Trustees approved resolutions on several recommended items,
including: an increase in Graduate School applications fees; a 3.2
percent average increase in room and board fees; adoption of the
revised faculty handbook for ASU-Jonesboro; new degree and
certificate programs at the Beebe and Mountain Home campuses; sale
of easement rights on two tracts to City Water & Light; and an
amendment to a previous resolution concerning unused sick leave
compensation for retired classified employees; and recommended
personnel appointments. Also, Jim Pickens of Little Rock was
elected board chair for this year.
Red Beans
& Race time . . . Order tickets now!
It’s
almost time for Red Beans & Race! Lunch tickets are still available
for $5 each and may be purchased by calling University Development
at 972-3940, or stopping by the office in the Administration Building,
room 103. Additionally, tickets will be sold on the following dates
around campus:
Wednesday, March 1,
10:30 a.m.-noon, Facilities Management, break room
Thursday, March 2,
10:30 a.m.-noon, Administration Building, lobby
Tuesday, March 7,
10:30 a.m.-noon, Dean B. Ellis Library, lobby
It’s not too late to enter the Red Beans & Race 5K Run/Walk on
Saturday, March 11. Registration is $20. More information is
available at
http://support.astate.edu. All proceeds
from the event will benefit the ASU Foundation.
'Black Boy' to be presented Tuesday
A
theatrical adaptation of Richard Wright’s journey from childhood to
adulthood in the Jim Crow South, as written in his book “Black Boy,”
will be presented at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Student Union
Auditorium. Commemorating Black History Month and sponsored by the
Office of Diversity Initiatives, the performance is free and open to
the public. Performed by acclaimed actor Charles Holt, the moving one-man production
is adapted for the stage from Wright’s landmark autobiography. For more
details, see the NewsPage.
Faculty Resource Guide is now
online
The 2006 edition of the Faculty Resource
Guide is now available online in PDF format through a link on
the NewsPage. The
University Communications Office surveyed all full-time faculty last
fall to gather and update entries for the latest edition.
Copies have been distributed to selected news media representatives
in Jonesboro, Little Rock and Memphis, and also to the deans and
chairs.
In addition to news media, the guide is often used by civic
organizations and others seeking faculty expertise. It's not
too early to start submitting information for the next edition.
Send revisions and additions to Tom Moore, director of university
communications, tmoore@astate.edu.
Cross-Town Trio to perform March 8
The Department of Music will present the ensemble Cross-Town Trio in
concert Wednesday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center
Recital Hall. As a chamber music ensemble, the trio formed the group six
years ago in response to the theme of the World Saxophone Congress
XII held in Montreal. Dr. Karen Griebling, viola, and Dr John Krebs,
piano, both teach at Hendrix College and Dr. Jackie Lamar,
saxophone, teaches at the University of Central Arkansas. In
addition to the Montreal Congress, Cross-Town Trio has performed at
the Arkansas Governor’s School and with the Arkansas Symphony
Orchestra Chamber Music Series “Music in the Market.” Admission is
free.
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