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Dr. Weathers is invited presenter at
TERPNET 2007
Dr. Pamela J. Weathers,
Plant Metabolic Engineering, was an invited presenter at the
international TERPNET 2007 meeting held recently in Strasbourg,
France. TERPNET is an international affiliation of researchers investigating
all aspects of terpenes and isoprenoids. This meeting was dedicated
to reporting on the latest advances in the chemistry and biology of
terpenes and isoprenoids in plants and microorganisms. Dr. Weathers
presented her work on the antimalarial drug, artemisinin. Her
invited presentation was titled, "Artemisinin: controlling its
production in Artemisia annua." Dr. Weathers is the director
of the Molecular Biosciences PhD program, and she is also Judd Hill
Chair of Agricultural Biotechnology. She holds a joint appointment
with ABI and the College of Agriculture.
ASU receives PRSA's coveted Prism Awards
ASU's Office of Publications and
Creative Services recently won several awards at the Public
Relations Society of America (PRSA) 2007 Prism Awards. The ASU
Viewbook, designed by Mary Williams, Publications and
Creative Services, was the winner in the category, "Other Printed
Media." The book is the lead publication designed for student
recruitment, and was designed around the trademarked theme,
"Powering Minds." In the category "Special Advertising
Support-TV," the "Powering Minds" television advertisement was a
finalist. The television spot was a key element of the "Powering
Minds" campaign. The "Powering Minds" campaign itself was a finalist
in the "Marketing Communications-Nonprofit" category. The television
spot was developed by Markham Howe, University Relations.
OIP celebrates opening of ACE Language Institute
The Office of International Programs
will host a reception today from 3-4 p.m. in the International
Student Center, Room 200, to celebrate the opening of the Associates
in Cultural Exchange (ACE) Language Institute. The reception also
welcomes Andy Pulford, the institute's director. ACE will partner
with ASU to offer intensive English language classes and to prepare
international students for university study.
Zibluk presents APA digital photo workshop in Little Rock
Dr. Jack Zibluk, Journalism,
presented a day-long photography workshop recently at the Arkansas
Press Association (APA) headquarters in Little Rock. Zibluk led 25
editors, reporters, and photographers from throughout the state in
seminars on digital photography, composition, and storytelling,
followed by a photography tour of the state capitol and a critique
session.
Moore makes presentation to Leadership Jonesboro
Tom Moore, University
Communications, recently made a presentation, "Working with the News
Media," to the Leadership Jonesboro class of 2007. Leadership
Jonesboro is sponsored by the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of
Commerce.
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