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In Focus

Department of Geosciences undergraduate students Andrew Maloof and Shelley Legaspi enjoy the view in Puerto Rico as they work on their research project in the dunes. The students travelled south over the holiday break with Dr. David Bush, professor of geology, and UGA graduate student and UWG alumnus Chester Jackson. (Submitted by Dr. David Bush.)

* Each issue, In Focus features a photograph submitted by a UWG faculty or staff member of a subject meaningful to them, such as a trip, special event or childhood portrait. E-mail your photo and caption information for publication consideration to the Campus Chronicle photographer.

State-of-the-Art Survey Research Lab Opens

Faculty in the Department of Sociology and Criminology celebrated its long awaited opening of a state-of-the-art Survey Research Lab in late fall with a community and campus open house. Along with the University of Georgia and Kennesaw State University, UWG is one of only three institutions in the state to offer the services of a survey research lab. MORE

Cormican Recognized for German Course

Dr. Muriel Cormican, associate professor of German at UWG, received national recognition from the College Board and the Educational Policy Improvement Center. MORE

Welcome to the First Online Chronicle

With this first online issue, the Campus Chronicle makes the transition from print to Web-based publication. The new format allows the newsletter to broaden its communications offerings for faculty and staff of UWG. MORE

Ballet Memphis Comes to Townsend

The Ballet Memphis appearance at the Townsend Center at UWG on Saturday, Jan. 26, will include more than the spectacular evening performance. Two unique opportunities for dance lovers will be offered that day. A Master Class for local dancers and an open technical rehearsal will bring the community face to face with the cast. MORE

Ingram Library Honors Penelope Melson

Never underestimate the power of a woman! The academic heart of the University of West Georgia’s campus, the Irvine Sullivan Ingram Library, had its humble beginnings in 1908 thanks to a book shower hosted by John Melson, first principal of the Fourth District A&M School, and his wife, Penelope Stevens Melson, who served as the first librarian. MORE

Public Safety and Parking Restructure

The University of West Georgia has moved its parking services to the Office of Business and Auxiliary Services and has changed the name of the Department of Public Safety to University Police. MORE

Bulletins

•The Learning Resources Committee announced an initial call for proposals for faculty research grants. Dr. Tim Hynes, vice president for Academic Affairs, has allocated a 14 percent increase in the funds available for grants in the upcoming fiscal year. The deadline for proposal submissions will be Monday, Jan. 28, and should be sent to the Office of Academic Affairs. For more information, contact Dr. Aran S. MacKinnon at 678-839-6038.

•The Writing Center, located in the TLC, opened Monday, Jan. 14, for the spring semester. Hours are: Monday – Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; and Friday, 10 a.m. – noon. For more information, call 678-839-6513.

•The Office of Student Financial Services changed its title to Bursar’s Office last fall semester. The change was made in an effort to more correctly identify the bursar mission, which is to provide quality support and information to students in the assessment and collection of all student fees, the disbursement of all student balance checks and the fiscal management of all student financial aid programs including federal, state and private funding. For questions concerning the change, contact Tamara Lane at 678-839-4737.

•Faculty and staff interested in moderating at the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Competition for the West Georgia District can contact Dr. Phyllis R. Snipes at 678-839-6154. The 31-team reading event will be held on campus on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon.

•The deadline to submit an application for the Spring 2008 Student Travel Awards is Friday, Feb. 8. The program assists in the funding of student travel for the purpose of research. For more information, contact Suzanne Garrett at 678-839-6445.

•The UWG Child Development Center will hold its 2008-09 registration for the pre-kindergarten program on Tuesday, March 4, at 4 p.m. Eligible children are those who will be the age of four on or before Sept. 1. Twenty spaces are reserved for children of UWG faculty, staff and students and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 678-839-6563 for more information.

* Bulletins features such UWG news as announcements of meetings, policy changes, campaigns, competitions, office moves, and deadlines for grant applications, budget requests and award nominations. E-mail your news for publication consideration to the Campus Chronicle editor.