Mr. Jack
Daniel's Silver Cornet Band to perform Dec. 9
Mr. Jack Daniel’s
Original Silver Cornet Band will perform at the Fowler Center on
Thursday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Riceland Hall. The evening’s show,
“Hometown Christmas,” will include more than 20 songs with
everything from Deck the Halls and O Holy Night, to Santa Claus
is Coming to Town. The band has toured the United States since
1978, bringing to life the sights and sounds of a vanished era in
American musical history with a 12-piece band of Tennessee
musicians. The group plays a unique blend of brass and percussion
with guitar and banjo to bring back the music of small town bands of
over half a century ago.
Individual tickets to the performance are $25 and $20 for adults,
$18 and $14 for staff and senior citizens; and $9 and $6 for ASU students. (Specially
priced packages are available for season tickets and "Build Your Own
Season" to any four events. Call 972-2781 for more ticket
information.)
Other Fowler Center performances this year are: the
Memphis Symphony Orchestra on Jan. 29, 2005; Ethos Percussion Group
on Feb. 8, 2005; Rockapella on March 22, 2005; and Arkansas Symphony
Orchestra on April 26, 2005. For more, see the
NewsPage.
ASU Ringers to perform holiday
concert Dec. 6
The Department of Music will present the ASU Ringers
in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 6, in Riceland Hall of the
Fowler Center. The Ringers, a handbell choir, is directed by Dr. M.
Ellis Julien, professor of music. The choir will be ringing five
octaves of Schulmerich handbells and four octaves of Malmark
handchimes. The program features selections particularly appropriate
for the holiday season and will include the following pieces: Joy
to the World, In the Bleak
Midwinter, I
Saw Three Ships, Manger Medley, O
Christmas Tree, Good Christian Friends,
Rejoice, Lo! How a Rose, White Christmas, and I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day. For more, see
handbells.
Book signing &
Faculty/Staff Appreciation event tomorrow
The ASU
Bookstore is hosting their annual Faculty & Staff Appreciation event,
offering a special discount on merchandise along with holiday
refreshments from 1-4 p.m. tomorrow. Also, Dr. Stan Trauth,
Biological Sciences, will be honored with a book signing for his
new book, The Amphibians and Reptiles of Arkansas, at the ASU Bookstore from 1-3 p.m. Dr. Trauth's 540-page
comprehensive, modern reference book was published this summer. For more about his
book, see the
NewsPage.
"Returning to the Classroom" for
non-traditional students
ASU is hosting a special program Thursday, Dec. 2, from
6:30-8:30 p.m. for students who are returning to the classroom after
being out for an extended time. Geared toward the non-traditional
student, the event will include short, informative sessions followed
by informal visits with representatives from admissions, financial
aid, advising services, and the registrar's office. Returning to the
Classroom will be held in the Mockingbird Room of the Student
Union.
Staff Senate Educational Stipend winners
announced
The Staff Senate Stipend Committee has announced the winners of the
five $200 educational stipends for the Spring 2005 semester. The
winners are: Tina Beeler, Journalism & Printing;
Jeanette Eggers, Financial Aid; Alana Etter,
Human Resources; Linda Sue Bryant, Finance; and
Tia Wheeley, Library. Applicants included staff and
dependents of staff taking classes on the Jonesboro campus. In the
spring of each year, the Staff Senate will award five $200
educational stipends which are funded through the annual Staff
Senate Picnic. For those who are interested in contributing to this,
there is also a fund in the Foundation where persons can give to
Staff Senate Educational Stipend. Your Torchbearer contribution may
be given to this fund. Anyone wanting to contribute or wanting to
change their current designation to the Staff Senate Educational
Stipend through Torchbearers may contact Elaine Poynter at
epoynter@astate.edu or by
calling 972-2718.
Who's Who program will recognize 92
students
Tonight at 6 p.m., in the auditorium of the new Student Union, 92 ASU students will be recognized for being selected to the 2004-05
edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and
Colleges. A program and recognition reception for the Who's Who
recipients will be held with parents and spouses also invited.
During the program, recipients will be awarded Who's Who
certificates by the dean of their college.
Holiday Celebration is noon
tomorrow
Reminder: The
Annual Holiday Celebration featuring the ASU Choir and the United
Voices Choir along with the tree lighting ceremony will be held at
noon tomorrow in the
Student Union Center Court.
All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend. The
Holiday Open House in the Administration will be Thursday, Dec. 2,
2-4 p.m. Everyone is invited.
Annual Pottery Sale this
Thursday - Saturday
Reminder:
In case you missed it last week, the Department
of Art will have its annual pottery sale Thursday through Saturday,
Dec. 2-4 in the Fine Art Center Gallery. The hours for the sale are from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on
Thursday, Dec. 2; 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3; and 10
a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4. For more information, please
call the Department of Art at 972-3050.
'Inside ASU' is available through other
means
If you are one of the loyal readers of Inside ASU who just
can't wait to read the latest edition, here's a couple of
alternatives to the ASU Daily Digest . . . Inside ASU may be
accessed directly from the ASU home page at any time by clicking on
the "Faculty and Staff" link at the top, then "Inside ASU," the
third item down on the list of options. Or, if you would
prefer to have a copy mailed directly to your inbox, send a note to
asunews@astate.edu and we
will add your address to a list we use for direct distribution.
Last day of classes, finals and December
commencement
The last of day of classes for the
semester is Monday, Dec. 6. Tuesday, Dec. 7, is dedicated as study
day with finals beginning on Wednesday, Dec. 8, and continuing
through Tuesday, Dec. 14. Commencement will be held at 7 p.m. on
Friday, Dec. 17, at the Convocation Center.
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