2002 News Archive

December 2002

• VSU announces holiday schedule

November 2002

• VSU plans fall commencement ceremonies
• Valdosta State University and University System of Georgia receives$4.4 million to launch initiative to meet state teacher shortage
• VSU hosts Education Career Day
• VSU celebrates International Education week
• Senior art exhibits opens Nov. 17
• Nursing students showcase their academic progress
• VSU?s fountain to measure the success of campaign
• VSU is working to improve high school students' knowledge of U.S.history
• Celebrating American Values
• University students help school age children with computer skills

October 2002

• University to celebrate Diversity Week
• VSU to host a week of activities to celebrate president?sinauguration
• VSU Homecoming 2002 events

September 2002

• VSU plans activities for National Disability Awareness month
• VSU Staff Appreciation Day scheduled for Sept. 27
• VSU's Department of Continuing Education offers new online programs
• VSU Ambassadors seek community support
• VSU?s Art Department hosts gallery show
• VSU appoints new chief planning officer
• VSU organizes Hispanic Heritage Month activities
• VSU hosts annual Family Day
• VSU's Office of Career Services announces fall career events
• Fall seminar series scheduled
• VSU invites community to participate in Sept. 11 ceremony

August 2002

• VSU announces International Film Series
• VSU to host adult and career education conference
• VSU presents the 2002 Faculty Art Exhibition
• VSU?s Student Affairs Division holds book drive
• R.A.D. courses scheduled for fall
• VSU opens $9.7 million recreation center
• Sweet treat to kick off annual campaign
• VSU receives $8 million gift
• VSU to renew contract with state court system
• VSU receives higher education 'Enhancing Access' funding
• President Zaccari addresses university community at the beginningof fall semester

July 2002

• VSU holds summer commencement

May 2002

• VSU's SIFE team places in top four of national competition
• Preparing for the GRE
• Valdosta State University?s cabinet appointments taking shape innew restructuring
• College of Education received continued accreditation by NCATE
• VSU to participate in flag ceremony honoring victims of Sept. 11
• VSU names Keppler as vice president for Student Affairs
• Valdosta mayor honored with public service award
• Bass named employee of the semester

April 2002

• VSU plans spring commencement ceremonies
• Conference will showcase use of technology in the classroom
• Valdosta State University inducts members into graduate honorssociety
• Education Career Day scheduled
• VSU planetarium announces final show
• Nursing students showcase their academic progress
• College bound
• Ryan Whitfield joins VSU staff
• VSU hosts seventh annual Sonia Kovalevsky Day
• Career Expo scheduled for April 9
• 'Date Smart Day' looks at relationship issues
• VSU alumna returns for book signing
• Air Force serviceman wins VSU's most prestigious academic award
• VSU to host Student Advisory Council
• VSU to host Czech Roma music group
• VSU presents awards for academic excellence
• Students will present research at annual symposium

March 2002

• Hoff named Georgia Athletic Trainer of the Year
• VSU to host women's conference
• VSU to host Model U.N. Conference

February 2002

• Valdosta State University's online program listed as one of thenations' "Best Online Graduate Programs"
• President Zaccari addresses university community
• High school bowl championship
• Spectator earns state recognition
• Financial aid awareness month
• VSU hosting African American Lecture Series
• Minorities in Europe is subject of spring lectures
• VSU planetarium announces upcoming show

January 2002

• Celebrating South Georgia heritage
• Local student honored with scholarship
• VSU to host nursing endowment dinner
• College bound
• VSU alumnus will participate in Langdale lecture series
• News and photos of Zaccari first days
• VSU honors Martin Luther King Jr.
• Preparing for the GRE
• Artwork of Victoria Skinner on display at VSU