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Arkansas Press Association honors ASU's Thrasher
Bonnie L. Thrasher, Journalism, has been named Journalism
Educator of the Year by the Arkansas
 Press Association,
a professional group for daily and weekly newspapers. She was
recognized at the APA convention in Fort Smith this past weekend. Thrasher, instructor in journalism and
advisor to The Herald, ASU's student newspaper, has led The Herald and
its staff to regional and national awards for excellence. Thrasher
was president of the Arkansas chapter of the Society of Professional
Journalists
from 2004-2006 and is now secretary. As a
professional development activity, she is serving this summer as an associate editor at The Jonesboro Sun.
P resident
Bush to appoint Dr. Allen for science panel
The White House announced
through a
news release
Thursday that President Bush will appoint Dr. Susan
Davis Allen, senior advisor to the chancellor,
to the
President's Committee on the National Medal of
Science. She served as vice chancellor for research and academic
affairs before electing in April to return to full-time faculty
status. In August, her new position will be distinguished professor
of laser applications and science.
Grant will boost ASU's economic
development outreach
ASU’s Delta Center for Economic Development will receive a grant of
almost $98,000 to help support a new program through which the
center will demonstrate the role that counties can and should play
in economic development initiatives. Senators Lincoln and Pryor and
Congressman Berry announced the award from the Economic Development
Administration. Up to three counties will have the opportunity to
participate. The grant is for the first year of a three-year plan of
work submitted by the Delta Center. Dr. Len Frey, dean of the
College of Business, credited the work of Alan McVey,
Jerry Smith, and the Staff of the Delter Center, which is
a component of the ASU College of Business. McVey noted that the
grant process was very competitive, involving several universities
across a five-state region.
1,006 diplomas awarded at
Spring Commencement
The list of graduates at ASU's spring commencement ceremonies has been
finalized by the Registrar's Office and the Graduate School. The
complete list of degree recipients has been distributed to the students' hometown news
media and it has also been posted to the ASU
Newspage. Congratulations to
the new alumni (and those who already are alumni) for their achievements.
Museum offers summer
opportunities for children
The ASU Museum continues to
offer two special opportunities for children. Your youngsters might
want to check out the hands-on science exploration exhibit, "Good
Vibrations," before it closes on July 8. Some of you Beach
Boy-generation parents might even get a kick out of it. The new "Earthquake!"
interactive exhibit features the history and science of the New
Madrid earthquake zone. Hours for the Museum, located in the
west end of the Dean B. Ellis Library complex, are 9-4 Tuesday
through Friday, and 1-5 weekends. Beginning July 1, the Museum will
be closed on Mondays.
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