New Orleans filmmaker brings 'Steel and Velvet'
New Orleans filmmaker Bess Carrick will show her recently released
one-hour documentary, "Lindy
Boggs: Steel and Velvet," and answer
questions about the film. She will also address living and working
in the Gulf Coast region under post-Katrina conditions. Carrick's
film will screen Wednesday, March 28, 1-2 p.m., in the Student Union
Auditorium. The film's presentation is co-sponsored by the
Department of History and Phi Alpha Theta, ASU's chapter of the
national history honors society. The event is free and open to the
public. For
more information, contact the Department of History at 972-3046,
or see
http://www.lpb.org/programs/lindyboggs/.
 Governor appoints new trustee to ASU board
Howard L. Slinkard of Rogers, founding partner of the Slinkard Law
Firm, is the newest member of the ASU Board of Trustees. Gov. Mike
Beebe announced the appointment March 19. Slinkard, a Trumann native,
earned his bachelor's degree in political science at ASU in 1969. He succeeds Jim Pickens of Little Rock, whose term expired.
ASU Staff Senate to host AState UpDate on April 3
The ASU Staff Senate will
host AState UpDate on Tuesday, April 3, from noon-5 p.m.
in the Student
Union Auditorium. From noon-1:30 p.m., Chancellor Robert L. Potts,
Dr. Susan Allen, Research and Academic Affairs, and Jennus Burton,
Finance and Administration, will discuss ASU’s future in light of
the current legislative session, the research being done on campus,
and the plans for current and future construction projects. At 1:30
p.m., Jo Ann Nalley, Childhood Services, will give an update on the
new ASU Child Care Center, including eligibility requirements,
estimated costs, and hours of operations. At
2 p.m.,
Lori Roach, Human Resources, will discuss paid sick leave, early
retirement benefits, professional development, and educational
benefits. At 3:30, Roach will cover the catastrophic leave policy,
the medical reimbursement plan, and additional news from the
legislative session. Patrick Dixon will explain the staff discount
policy for residence hall charges, and Rhonda Keith will present the
$15 for $50 meal plan and ASU’s time off for fitness policy. All ASU
staff and faculty and any other interested parties are encouraged to
attend the sessions. For details, contact
Rhonda Keith.
Women's Leadership Conference slated for March 27-28
"Foundations of LeadHERship," ASU's annual women's conference, takes
place Tuesday and Wednesday, March 27- 28 in ASU's Student Union.
"Speaking of Women's Health" opens the event Tuesday, March 28, at
4:30 in the Pine Tree Room of the Student Union. Lisa Shefelton
and
Lisa Waggoner, of the ASU Student Health Center, will lead a
discussion on cervical cancer. At 5:30 p.m., the Mockingbird Room
will host Jill Simon, of ASU's Wilson Advising Center, on the power
of motivation. At 6:30 p.m., the Student Union Auditorium will host
a roundtable discussion, "Women of the Hip-Hop Generation."
Facilitators are Dr. Cherisse Jones-Branch, History, Dr. Lillie
Fears, Journalism, Dr. Shebby Neeley-Goodwin and Dr. Patricia Guy
Walls, Social Work, and Peggy Robinson Wright, Geography. On
Wednesday, March 28, at 4:30 p.m., Velmar Richmond, emeritus member
of the ASU Board of Trustees, will speak in the Chickasaw Room on
personal leadership in "Her Story...Her History." At 6:30, Jennifer
Roberts Edwards will present "An Evening of Leadership for Women
Only" in the Centennial Ballroom. For details, contact ext. 2055.
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