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Anthropology professor Dr. Thomas Foster and his students spent much of the summer in the searing Alabama heat excavating Apalachicola, the site of what was once the capital of the Muscogee Creek.

Anthropology professor Dr. Thomas Foster is spearheading an interdisciplinary archaeological dig at the site of what once was the capital of the Muscogee Creek, just over the Georgia-Alabama line.

The Past Revealed Bit by Bit

Anthropology professor Dr. Thomas Foster and his students spent much of the summer in the searing Alabama heat excavating Apalachicola, the site of what was once the capital of the Muscogee Creek.

The dark earth gave up a few of its mysteries, leading to more questions. The team carried away sherds, beads, buttons, buckles, glass and other artifacts in brown paper bags. MORE

A Few Words from Our Provost

Dr. Michael Horvath, our new provost and vice president for academic affairs, took the reins in July.Dr. Michael Horvath, our new provost and vice president for academic affairs, took the reins in July.

Ever since then, “the days have been going by in a blur. There is so much to learn about our campus,” he said in an e-mail – he’s so busy we at the Campus Chronicle didn’t want to bug him too much. MORE

The Future is Now

Dr. Jason HuettIt’s no secret that Dr. Jason Huett is a huge sci-fi fan. His license plate reads "KHAAAAAN." Science fiction has served him well.

“It’s been great for my life because it has always forced me to think forward,” said Huett, a tenured associate professor of instructional technology and design. MORE

 


Vol. 47 • No. 1
August 26, 2011

Feature

Dr. David Jenks, professor of criminology, thinks that civility first – instead of the riot gear, teargas, batons and firehose strategy – can calm emotions during public protests. MORE

Web Watch

This site invites users to “take a picture of a picture from the past in the present.”

The result? A chuckle, a memory, a wish. More

Kudos

The EXCEL Center received the Governor's Service Commendation, which salutes state government employees and organizations that provide faster, friendlier and easier service to their customers. morE

Events of Note

History, art, music and books. More

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