2013 News Archive
December 2013
- University Closed for Holidays
- Angelica Williamson Named Employee of the Semester
- Graduate Jennifer Gleason finds passion for writing an exciting career choice
- Community, Regional, National Artists Wanted For Drawproject
- Graduates Share Common Passion for Spanish and Teaching
- University Counseling Center receives national accreditation
- Fall 2013 Graduates Share Their Stories
- VSO Plays Special Arrangement of ‘The Nutcracker’ Created by VSU’s Springfield
- Searcy and Deans Recognized as NASPA Undergraduate Fellows
- VSU Recognized as a Model of Efficiency School by University Business Magazine
November 2013
- VSU Campus Alert
- Faculty, Staff and Students Share Thanksgiving Traditions and Recipes
- V-State Experience Tallahassee Dec. 5
- Sundin Earns First-Level Certification
- University welcomes Niki Turley as new associate dean of students
- Spotlighters Bring a Little ‘Cool Yule’ to VSU
- Ceramics Sale Features Work by VSU Faculty, Students
- Relay for Life Kick-off Event Wednesday, Nov. 20
- VSU Offers New Degree in Health Care Administration
- VSU Fine Arts Gallery Presents The Dirty Dozen
- Dennis Mackrel Performs with VSU Jazz Ensemble Nov. 21
- Dr. James Nienow: Faculty Excellence in Professional Activity
- Dr. Martha Leake: Faculty Excellence in Service
- Holiday Helper Project Celebrates the Gift of Giving
- VSU Continues Sustainability Efforts with New Solar Canopy
- A Celebration of Inclusion: Center for International Programs
- VSU Celebrates World AIDS Day
- Fall 2013 Commencement Saturday, Dec. 7
- VSU Celebrates Nurse Practitioner Week Nov. 10-16
- VSU Hosts Screening of Brantly and John Watts’s “AKA Blondie”
- Hand-Painted Oil Portrait of Business College Pioneer Unveiled
- Aiello Featured as Guest Lecturer: Explores Racial Consequences of NBA's Move to the Deep South
- VSU Presents Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” Nov. 7-13
- Keri Lynn Knight Crowned Miss VSU
- Bonnie Brackett Selected as Regional Advisor for SAACURH
- University to test campus alert system Thursday, Nov. 7
- Science Saturday Continues with 'Masters of the Universe' Nov. 16
- VSU Theatre and Dance Hosts Annual Cabaret Fundraiser Nov. 17
- VSU Choirs Present Holiday Concert in the West Hall Rotunda Nov. 16
- VSU Hosts International Education Week 2013
- VSU Receives Sustainability Award for Historic Preservation
- VSU Receives IMA Gold Certificate of Excellence
- Students Explore Democratic Voting and Prepare for Election Day
October 2013
- Kimberly Ballard-Washington to Serve as Albany State University Interim President
- VSU to Welcome Nearly 300 High School Students to Campus for Choir Festival
- Kalina Winska Shares the Power of Drawing in Latest Exhibit
- Valdosta Symphony Orchestra Hosts ‘An Evening With Amadeus’
- Myles Grier Goes From VSU To Hollywood
- 100 Women in Pink Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
- Helping Students Succeed Academically is Focus of Centralized Advising
- VSU Hosts College Day Experience for Migrant Teens
- VSU Community Encouraged to Learn More about Health Lifestyle at Annual Fair
- Blazers Participate in “Movember” to Raise Awareness for Cancer
- VSU Recognized for Best Online Special Education Degree Program
- Faculty and Staff Encouraged to Participate in Annual Campaign
- MyVSU Streamlines User Experience with Single Sign-On Feature
- Lecture Series Kicks Off with Seminar on DREAM Act
- Native American Culture and Wellness Event to be held Tuesday, Oct. 22
- Azalea String Quartet Performs Sunday at VSU
- VSU Hosts Screening of Will Dove’s ‘No Soliciting’
- VSU’s Duke Guthrie Honored for Commitment to Georgia Theatre
- From UF to VSU: Natalie Chang’s Destination is Success
- VSU's Amanda King-Spezzo Wins 2013 GoVIEW Collaborative Administrator Award
- Celebration of Inclusion Continues with Political Symposium Tuesday, Oct. 22
- VSU Welcomes Tesla Quartet to Whitehead Stage Oct. 19
- VSU Voice Online
- Frank Proto Performs Free Concert at VSU Oct. 16
- AAUW Hosts Candidates Forum Tuesday, Oct. 15
- VSU Campus Alert
- Blazer Nation: An App for Students Created by Students
- VSU Fine Arts Gallery Presents 'We Two Founts' Oct. 14-Nov. 2
- Hispanic Heritage Month Formal to be Held Saturday, Oct. 12
- Zeta Tau Alpha Paints the Campus Pink During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- VSU Hosts Viola Day Oct. 12
- VSU Names 2013 Distinguished Alumni
- VSU Showcased Community Spirit During Homecoming 2013
- Students in Free Enterprise Celebrates 20 Years at VSU
- Study Abroad Fair Encourages VSU Students to Explore the World
- Dr. Jay Rickman: Faculty Excellence in Advising
- Kathy Sundin: Staff Excellence in Service
- VSU Chamber Singers Raising Funds for 2014 Tour of England
- VSU’s Dr. Travis York Wins International Dissertation Award
- VSU Hosts Discussion, Debate on Campus Weapons Bill
- VSU Honored by the Georgia Urban Forest Council
- Third Annual Science Saturday Series Begins Oct. 26
- Schmidt and Haugabrook Named to USG Executive Leadership Institute
- Pops in the Park Benefits VSU Music Scholarships
- VSU Repertory Dancers Present ‘On the Edge’ Oct. 3-6
September 2013
- VSU’s Investment in VECA Gains National Attention
- Short Film Created at VSU Wins at New York Festival
- VSU Walking to Help Fight Heart Disease
- Homecoming Theme “commUNITY” continues traditions and features new events
- VSU Named to List of 2014 Military Friendly Schools
- Laura Hanna Receives “Love of Learning Award”
- Undergraduate Research Journal Omnino Available Online
- Nephina Performs in Concert at VSU Sept. 29
- New Uniforms, Two Halftime Shows … VSU’s Blazin’ Brigade Ready for 2013 Season
- VSU’s Jackson Rainer Publishes Grief Counseling, Therapy Book
- VSU College Republicans Hosts Meet and Greet With U.S. Rep. Austin Scott
- VSU Jazz Ensemble Performs Sept. 24
- VSU to Simulate the Dangers of Texting and Driving
- VSU to Commemorate 50 Years of Integration
- A Celebration of Inclusion: The African American Studies Program
- VSU Fine Arts Gallery Presents ‘Emerge’ Sept. 16-Oct. 4
- VSU Presents Opera After Dark in Downtown Valdosta Sept. 20
- VSU’s Ann Farmer Named Vice President of Threat Assessment Organization
- VSU’s Kalina Winska Shares New Research, Experimentation in Solo Exhibition
- Gooding named chairman Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial Authority Board
- VSU Hosts Symposium for Area Bankers
- VSO to Premiere First iPad Concerto in U.S.
- VSU Celebrates Constitution Day with Public Reading, Trivia, Cookies
- Retired Professor Announces Book Publication
- Crime Prevention and Safety Forum Sept. 16
- Fall 2013 Science Seminar Series
- Veteran Coach Leading Blazer Volleyball Team
- Danahar selected as interim provost and vice president of academic affairs
- VSU Graduate Needs Help to Make Music Dreams a Reality
- VSU’s Jill Hohnecker Wins Residence Life Award
- VSU's Junior Jackson Publishes Book, Hopes to Inspire Others
- VSU Theatre and Dance Presents “Lonely, I’m Not” Sept. 5-11
- Russian Students Tour VSU Campus
August 2013
- Blazers Start Next National Title Defense in Macon
- VSU’s SIFE celebrates 20 Years of Changing Lives
- VSU Welcomes Mark McNalley as Assistant Director of Housing for Resident Education
- VSU Commemorates 50th Anniversary of I Have a Dream Speech
- The Encounter: Internship and Part-Time Job Fair for VSU Students
- Active for Life Challenge Begins Sept. 16
- VSU Hosts 2013 Parents Weekend Sept. 20-21
- University welcomes new faculty
- President McKinney appointed to Southern Georgia Regional Commission
- VSU Announces Graduates and Dean's List for Summer 2013
- VSU's Beta Alphi Psi Chapter Recognized as Gold Chapter
- The Happening 2013 -- August 29, 2013
- VSU Kicks Off Third Annual Social Issues in Film Series Aug. 26
- VSU’s Dr. D., I READ! Campaign Surpasses Goal
- VSU StormReady Supporter
- University Launches IDEA Center to Create Enhanced Academic Community
- VSU Fine Arts Gallery Hosts Art Faculty Exhibition Aug. 19–Sept. 6
- VSU Students Study Fungi in Ireland
- SGA Prepares to Improve Student Involvement and Tackle Pressing Issues
- VSU Hosts Annual Community 5K Fun Run/Walk
- Gregory Jackson Feels at Home in the Chemistry Lab at VSU
- New VSU Wireless Improves User Experience
- Valdosta State University Move-In
- Excellence Honored at Valdosta State University
- Media Arts Geniuses Showcases VSU Students’ Talents
July 2013
- VSU Holds Fall Convocation
- Camp Encourages Students to Consider Careers in Computer Science
- VSU Nursing Awarded Grant Funds by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- Associate Professor Explores Disease Management Strategies in Peanuts
- VSU’s Talley Mulligan Wins Media Arts Award for Johnny Carson Trivia Game
- Summer Commencement Ceremony Saturday, July 27
- VSU Receives School Beautification Award
- VSU Hosts Quarterly Staff Council Meeting
- Teachers go Back to School to Learn the Latest in AP Curriculum
- VSU SBDC Partner Guardian Bank Named Financial Services Champion of the Year
- PSST! Season Ends Sunday
- University Attorney Honored by Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys and State Bar of Georgia
- Associate Professor Studies Water Quality at St. Johns River Basin
- Valdosta State Continues to Create a More Highly Educated Workforce
June 2013
- VSU Continues Tradition of Offering Swimming Lessons
- IT and Plant Operations Face Off in Staff Basketball Game
- Kids Tackle Visual Literacy Lesson at VSU
- State Deaf, Hard of Hearing Town Hall Coming to VSU Saturday
- VSU Wraps up Computer Science Workshop
- Dr. Gerald Williams Named Director of Career Opportunities at VSU
- VSU Students, Faculty Assist Emory’s South Georgia Farmworker Health Project
- PSST! Opens ‘A Little Night Music’ On Friday
- VSU Continuing Education Now Offering Summer Programs for Adults
- VSU-Westside Partnership Once Again Helps Students Achieve Reading Success
- Heather H. Proctor Named Director of Alumni Relations
- Honor Student Kaitlyn Parham wants to experience all college-life has to offer
- Honor Student Jake Croft is allowing college to expand his horizons
- Honor Student Henry Selph Uses Life Lessons for Motivation and Inspiration
- VSU Wraps Up Inaugural Forensic Science Camp
- Nonprofit Retail Center Honors VSU's Former First Lady Joan Bailey
- Computing Adventures @ VSU 2013
- VSU Partnership Focused on Improving Student Achievement in Math, Science
- Dr. John C. Gaston to Retire as Dean of VSU’s College of the Arts June 30
- PSST! Opens ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’ on Friday
- Anthony Potter Says VSU’s MFT Program Is Worth Every Sacrifice
- Peach Party Bingo Raises Funds For PSST!
- Weather Advisory: June 6, 2013
- Kids Discover the Circle of Life at VSU’s Camp Discovery
- PSST! Offers Pay What You Can Days
May 2013
- VSU Offers Clinical Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology
- USG Part of National Partnership to Explore MOOC-based Learning and Collaboration
- PSST! Season Kicks Off Saturday With ‘The Sound of Music’
- Students and Faculty Honored at Annual Sankofa Celebration
- Valdosta State University Signs Pathways Program Agreements with Albany Technical College
- Security Notification: Vendini Credit Card
- Valdosta Early College Academy Students Prepare for College
- Peach State Summer Theatre Box Office Is Open For Business
- VSU Announces Graduates and Dean's List for Spring 2013
- VSU’s Frank Barnas Heading to Lithuania on Fulbright Grant
- Thomas Kevin Carter Named Employee of the Semester
- Summer Camps at Valdosta State University
- VSU's Rebecca Falk Serves as Trailblazer for Investing
- Google Grant Promotes Valdosta Computes v2.0
- Lake Louise Improvements Create More Research Opportunities
- VSU’s "Dr. D." Needs More Readers for Hall of Fame
- VSU Celebrates National Nurses Week
- VSU’s Julia Reffel Named a Master Teacher of Honor
- VSU College of Nursing Celebrates Nurses Week
- VSU's Joseph Cauley Prepares for Doctoral Program, Assistantship
- VSU’s Tiffany Tong is Ready to Enter the Classroom
- Tammie Cooper Named Top VSU College of Nursing Grad
- VSU’s Tyler Walker Awarded Scholarship to Study in Austria
- VSU Announces New Center for Excellence in STEM Education
- University Honors Retirees for Years of Service
- VSU Recognizes Greek Life
- University Honors Students for Academic Success
April 2013
- VSU Celebrates 12th Annual Sankofa Celebration
- Jason Brown’s “Miracle Boy” Wins Indie Grits Film Festival
- VSU’s Learning in Retirement Program Hosts Tibetan Buddhist
- VSU Holds Spring Commencement May 3-4
- Lori Howard Volunteers at United States Olympic Training Center
- German Pianist Alexander Schimpf Joins VSO in Concert April 27
- South Georgia String Project, Youth Orchestra Perform April 29
- Journalism Student Wins Jim Murray Sports Writing Contest
- New Odradek Issue Unveiled Thursday, April 25
- Blake Pearce Named Dean of College of the Arts
- Ceramics Sale Features Work by VSU Faculty, Students
- Six Saxophonists to Perform April 28 at VSU
- Delta Chi and Chi Omega Host Annual Softball Tournament to Benefit Addison Seacrist
- Science Seminar Series: The Breeding and Business of the Encore Azalea
- University Presents Outstanding Public Administration Awards
- Graduate School Recognizes Scholarly Activities
- VSU Welcomes Tijuana Scott as Educational Talent Search Director
- 18th Annual SK Day to be Held April 25
- VSU Hosts Read Fest on Front Lawn
- VSU Presents Final Choral Concert of the Season April 22 at Park Avenue UMC
- VSU Concert Band Performs April 23 on the Whitehead Stage
- VSU Vocalists, Instrumentalists Present Showcase April 24
- VSU Emerging Artists Showcase Runs April 18-21
- VSU Recognized as a Model of Efficiency School
- S.A.V.E Hosts Panel on Climate Change Thursday, April 18
- VSU’S Pan-American Ensemble Performs April 21
- Student Employees Honored
- Planetarium Presents Alien Landscapes Friday, April 19
- VSU Students Committed to Community Engagement
- Honors Student Studies Media Reactions to School Shootings
- VSU Spring Senior Art Exhibition Runs April 14-29
- VSU Holds its First Forensic Science Camp
- Rising Sixth Graders, Readers Graduate from VSU’s Sullivan Literacy Center
- Fishing Duo Wins FLW College Fishing Southeastern Conference
- Investment Group Attends G.A.M.E. Forum in New York
- VSU Music Students Embrace Chamber Style of Playing
- U.S. Poet Laureate Philip Levine to Speak April 17
- VSU’s Relay for Life Takes Place April 26
- VSU Hosts South Georgia Region Honor Bands April 11-13
- Desire to be Different Leads VSU Professor to the Bassoon
- Athletic Training Students Travel to Hughston Foundation
- Marvin Stamm Joins VSU Jazz Ensemble for April 16 Performance
- VSU Signs Employer-Educator Compact
- VSU Hosts a Night of Chamber Jazz April 14
- Night of Dancing with the Stars Benefits VSU Students, Scholarships
- Exercise is Medicine Symposium April 20
- Camp Invention to be Held June 3 - 7
- “Lake Georgia” Wins Regional and National Award From Housing Organization
- 37th Annual International Dinner
- Saxophonist Chris Vadala Performs with VSU's New Jazz Ensemble April 9
- Biology Professor Studies Icefish in Antarctica
- Inauguration Week Showcases Student Research and Scholarly Activities
- Inauguration Update: Change in Location
- Internationally Renowned Sima Trio Performs at VSU April 6
- VSU Hosts Chiefs of Police Executive Training Series
- VSU Hosts Performing Arts Showcase April 4
- Allison White’s ‘Psychologically Unstable’ Wins VSU Art Competition
- VSU Announces Jennett Scholars Program
March 2013
- Workshop Provides Professional Development for Area Science Teachers
- VSU Ensemble Performs Nicki Minaj’s ‘Va Va Voom’ at April 3 Event
- Game Fans Invited to International Tabletop Day at VSU March 30
- Media Advisory: Air Force ROTC Hosts Local Bataan Memorial Death March This Weekend
- Faculty Author Reception Honors Legacy of Dr. Phil Gunter
- “Pippin” Plays March 28-30, April 1-3 on VSU’s Sawyer Theatre Stage
- Hearing Community Invited to Enter VSU’s Deaf, Deaf World March 29
- VSU Hosts Georgia Academy of Science Annual Meeting
- Mike Savoie Wins VSU 48-Hour Film Competition
- VSU Career Services to Host Spring Career Expo
- Odum Library Becomes Hub of Activity at VSU
- VSU’s Odum Library Hosts Exhibit of Knotwork Designs
- VSU Social Work Student Helps Area Veterans
- Local Music Talent to be Showcased at Blazefest
- Planetarium Presents The Clouds of Magellan Friday, March 15
- Natalie Tanner: Study Abroad in Germany, London
- VSU Hosts Third Annual Volunteer Service Fair
- VSU Student Selected for International Reporting Program
- 37th Annual International Dinner
- Arts & Sciences Lecture Series Focuses on Political and Social Change in the Middle East
- Uyeno Earns National Auditor Certification
- Small Business Development Center hosts Procurement Academy
- VSU Hosts 15th Annual Juried Student Art Competition March 11-April 5
- Annual Connell Visiting Lecture Features Dr. Terry Norton
- Students Make Valuable Investments at Financial Trading Center
- VSO Performs Haydn’s ‘The Creation’ March 9
- VSU Music Hosts Trombone, Percussion Ensembles Performance March 10
- Annual Sister-to-Sister Summit Saturday, March 9
- VSU Faculty Jazz Combo Performs March 11
- VSU Debate Team Wins National Championship
- VSU Hosts Fourth Science Saturday
- HERO Olympics To Be Held Saturday, April 27
- VSU Clinic Offers Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group
- Center for Applied Social Sciences Presents Faculty Research Thursday, March 14
- VSU Hosts Panel Discussion on the State of the HOPE Scholarship
- VSO Participates in Orchestras Feeding America National Food Drive
- Beta Alpha Psi Receives Regional Award
- Spectator Brings Home Six Awards from Press Association Conference
- Bassoonist Scott Pool Performs at VSU March 3
February 2013
- Training Addresses Elder Abuse
- President McKinney appointed to State and National Boards
- VSU’s Women’s and Gender Studies Program Hosts Spring Events
- VSU’s Mario Rivera of Honduras Says Music Changed His Life
- Pianist Larry Scully Presents Masterworks from Vienna Feb. 28 at VSU
- African American History: Conflict Among Black Leaders
- Former VSU Counselor Receives Achievement Award
- Tuesday, Feb. 26: VSU will be operating on a normal schedule
- Mass Media Faculty to Compete in 48-Hour Film Event at VSU
- Dr. Shirley Hardin: Mentoring and Inspiring Students for 35 Years
- College of Business Hosts Salute to Historical African Americans
- VSU Theatre Presents Thornton Wilder’s “The Skin of Our Teeth” Feb. 21-27
- Online Life Conference and Desire2Learn User Forum to be Held Feb. 20-22
- VSU Student Awarded CIEE South Korea Scholarship
- African American History: All That Jive
- VSU Professor Explores Teaching, Learning in the Virtual World
- VSU Hosts Concert Band, Wind Ensemble Performances Feb. 19
- University System Chancellor says focus must be on students
- Saxophonist Chris Cline Returns to VSU for Saturday Afternoon Concert
- Lecture Focuses on the Controversial "God Particle"
- V-State Dining and Second Harvest “Feed the Need” Fun Walk to be Held March 2
- VSU’s Women’s and Gender Studies Program Celebrates V-Day on Feb. 14
- VSU’s Kristen Johns Performs in Valentine’s Day Concert
- VSU Holds Arbor Day Ceremony Feb.15
- VSU Planetarium Presents ‘In 1913: A Procession of Meteors’
- Sigma Tau Delta Raises Money for Children’s Advocacy Center
- Walk to your Summer Vacation!
- VSU Celebrates ‘Topping Out’ of HSBA Building
- Training Course Helps Groom Entrepreneurs
- VSU Hosts Third Science Saturday
- Amanda Musgrove Wins Regional Award From Housing Organization
- VSU Model UN Team Wins in International Model UN Competition
- VSU Graduate Returns, Opens One-Man Ceramics Exhibit Feb. 11
- Drill: Severe Weather
- VSU Celebrates Black History Week: Feb. 3 - 9
- VSU, VHS, LHS Perform in Titletown Jazz Concert on Feb. 7
- American Spiritual Ensemble Performs Wednesday, Feb. 6
- Valdosta State and Wiregrass Partner to Produce More College Graduates
- VSU Initiative Focuses On Graduating More Science Teachers
- VSU’s Jason Brown Receives Grant for Documentary Project
January 2013
- VSU Kicks Off Theatre For Youth Production This Weekend
- VSU Explores Privilege and Oppression in Society Through The Tunnel
- Golden Key Member Recognition Ceremony to be held Sunday, Jan. 27
- Valdosta Symphony Orchestra's "French Festival" to be held Jan. 26-27
- VSU’s Jackson Rainer Wins National Health Information Award
- Spectrum Connection Holds First Meeting of the Year, Welcomes LGBT Community
- Healthcare Reform Discussion to be held Wednesday, Jan. 23
- VSU Announces Graduates and Dean's List for Fall 2012
- VSU Nursing’s Dr. Myron Faircloth Appointed to State Commission
- Valdosta Symphony Guild Presents Annual Tunes for Tots Event
- City and County to Host Parade of Champions
- MLK Commemorative Celebration Features Rep. Bakari T. Sellers
- Valdosta National 2013 Runs Jan. 14 - Feb. 1 in the VSU Fine Arts Gallery
- VSU Uses Innovative Technology to Improve Student Success and Retention
- VSU Intramural Flag Football Team Competes in National Campus Championship Series
- Valdosta State University’s DPA and MPA Students Publish Environmental Book
- VSU Welcomes The Stardust Duo to the Whitehead Auditorium Stage
- World-Renowned Quartet Returns to VSU for One-Night Performance