Calendar of Events

Monday, October 21

8:00 a.m.-RESA Teacher In-Service (Cordell Conf. Room)

6:00 p.m.-American Chemical Society Dinner (Magnolia Room)

Tuesday, October 22

8:00 a.m.-Coastal Plain Head Start Workshop (Cordell Conf. Room)

11:30 a.m.-Coastal Plain Head Start Luncheon (Dining Hall)

Noon-IAAP Bosses Luncheon (Magnolia Room)

6:00 p.m.-Student Union Show—Jimmy Mazz (Dining Hall)

Wednesday, October 23

8:00 a.m.-Ga. CHOICE Instructional Coaches Training (Cordell Conf. Room A)

10:00 a.m.-CPA Satellite Program (Cordell Conf. Room C)

11:00 a.m.-Student Support Services Workshop (Cordell Conf. Room B)

6:00 p.m.-Student Union Show--Buzz Sutherland (Dining Hall)

7:00 p.m.-Christian Student Fellowship (Chapel)

Thursday, October 24

10:00 a.m.-Student Union Event—Bryan, Do Me a Favor (Dining Hall)

11:30 a.m.-Faculty/Staff Luncheon (Magnolia Room)

1:00 p.m.-Police Academy Lecture (Cordell Conf. Room A)

2:30 p.m.-Newt Hudson Presentation (Cordell Conf. Room C)

6:00 p.m.-UGA/ABAC Degree Open House (Cordell Conf. Room)

Friday, October 25

6:00 p.m.-Hill/White Wedding Rehearsal (Chapel)

Saturday, October 26

8:00 a.m.-National ACT (Student Life Hearing Room)

2:00 p.m.-Hill/White Wedding (Chapel)

6:00 p.m.-Rural Letter Carriers Banquet (Magnolia Room)

6:30 p.m.-Lundy Dinner (Dining Hall)

Sunday, October 27

Noon-Robinson Luncheon (Magnolia Room)

1:30 p.m.-Hunter Safety CD ROM Review (Cordell Conf. Room A)

Monday, October 28

1:00 p.m.-Dept. of Labor Teleconference (Cordell Conf. Room B)

1:00 p.m.-ABAC Ag Classic Golf Tournament (Spring Hill Country Club)

4:00 p.m.-Beauty Revue Contestants Meeting (Cordell Conf. Room A)

5:00 p.m.-Perfectly Social (Magnolia Room)

Beauty Revue Deadline Friday

ABAC coeds who wish to participate in the 35^th annual Beauty Revue can pick up an application in the Public Relations Office on the second floor of Tift Hall. The deadline for applications is noon on Friday. The Beauty Revue is scheduled for Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Donaldson Dining Hall. The event is sponsored by the ABAC Ambassadors.

Pedestrian Mall Continues

Demolition of Dormitory Drive on the north side of Conger Hall is scheduled to take place this week as the Pedestrian Mall continues to take shape. Also, demolition of a part of the north dining hall parking lot is anticipated within the next few days. A few parking spaces will need to be relocated. Those persons will be notified.

UGA at ABAC Thursday

Representatives from the University of Georgia will be on campus Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Cordell Conference Room of the Carlton Center to present information on their brand new major beginning at ABAC in the fall of 2003. The Agriscience and Environmental Systems major will be the first program from the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences offered away from the Athens campus. It will also be a unique major in that it will not be offered on the main campus. All ABAC students and other interested persons are invited to attend this meeting. Evening and Off-Campus Programs Director Gail Dillard will be the contact person at ABAC for this program.

Great Job at Expo!

Thanks to all those persons who made the ABAC exhibit at the annual Sunbelt Ag Expo a very positive experience for some 200,000 visitors. Don Coates, Eugene Wyles, the Dixieland Band, and the ABAC Jazz Band performed in a marvelous fashion on a rainy Tuesday. Wayne Jones and the Jazz Chorus delighted a large crowd on Wednesday, and Rocio Cardenas and the Sabor Latino Dancers provided an energizing experience on Thursday. The ABAC Ambassadors served as emcees for all the shows. Assisting with the exhibit were Angie Palmer, Bruce Applewhite, Traci Bryan, Dr. Gail Dillard, Kay Powell, Nancy Coleman, and Mike Chason. The Physical Plant staff did a fine job in preparing the building.

Fast-Track This Spring

In an effort to find ways to help non-traditional students complete college in a timely manner, Abraham Baldwin will experiment with alternative scheduling for certain courses beginning this spring semester.

One scheduling experiment will take place in the Humanities Division. Scheduling changes will include a fast-track, eight-week schedule for one section of Composition II (ENGL 1102) and one section of Human Communication (COMM 1100). ENGL 1102 will meet the first half of the semester (January-February) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 - 8:20 p.m., and COMM 1100 will meet March-April in the same time slot. In addition, the Humanities Division will offer a Saturday morning class, Composition I (ENGL 1101), from 9 - 11:40 a.m. on campus. For additional information, contact Dr. Gail Dillard at 386-7154.

New Home for Registrar

As of today, the Registrar’s Office should be operating in new offices in the J. Lamar Branch Student Center. Registrar’s Office personnel will be joined by the records section of the Admissions Office (Anita White, Michelle Barton, and Anita Hobbs) and student accounts from the Business Office (Stefane Hightower). The new office is just around the corner from Financial Aid, Housing, and all the services we are accustomed to in the Student Center. The office hours for the new office, now titled Enrollment Services, are Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. A grand opening will be scheduled in days to come. Feel free to visit at your leisure.

Alcohol Awareness Week

October 21-25 is National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week. Please focus your attention on several display tables and activities sponsored by the Student Life Office.

Evil Dead II Wednesday

The Baldwin Film Group will present the R rated Evil Dead II on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Conger 317. Admission is free. For more information, contact Marc Steinberg at 3102 or Jeff Newberry at 3663.

Quiz Bowlers Roll

Dr. Erin Campbell and the ABAC Quiz Bowl Team finished in second place in a field of 18 at a recent regional tournament. That is the best performance to date by the team at a regional tourney. The ABAC squad defeated Valencia Community College twice during the competition. Valencia is a Quiz Bowl power. Congratulations to the ABAC team.

Pancakes Ahead

The Golden Fillies’ softball team is sponsoring its annual Pancake Breakfast at Applebee’s on Nov. 9 from 8-10 a.m. The cost of the tickets is $6 per person. Order tickets via email from Donna Campbell, or contact any softball player.

Ag Classic October 28

The Ag Classic Golf Tournament will be held Oct. 28. Alumni Director Nancy Coleman said spaces were almost filled at presstime.

Flu Vaccinations

Flu vaccinations are now available at the E.L. Evans Health Center. The cost for the vaccine is $10 for faculty, staff, and students. If possible, visit the Health Center for your vaccination on Thursdays between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. ABAC Nursing students will be available at that time.

Panel Discussion October 29

ABAC’s Social Science Division will hold a panel discussion on Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. in the Student Courtroom. In connection with Janisse Ray’s book, Ecology of a Cracker Childhood, Social Science faculty members will make brief presentations on the issue of corporal punishment from the various perspectives represented in the social sciences: history, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, education and political science. After the presentations, the floor will be open for discussion to all faculty, staff, and students.

Representatives from DFCS and the Juvenile Court system will also be on hand to answer questions or make relevant comments. Ray wrote of the severe physical punishment she and her siblings endured during childhood. While the issue did predominate the book, it remains a real issue in our culture today. Call Susan Johnson for more details on the event at 3451.

Notes of Thanks

Thank you all for your kind words, thoughts, and prayers during the hospitalization of my son. I am happy to report that he was able to go home yesterday and is recuperating slowly but surely. Thanks again.

Jewrell Rivers

To ABAC Faculty and Staff,

This comes with sincere appreciation for the beautiful cut flower arrangement, all the phone calls, cards, and notes since my accident. Your thoughtfulness will always be treasured, and I miss you all.

Brenda Graham

Another Record!

The Georgia Southwestern State University four-year business program at ABAC reached a record enrollment of 47 students this fall semester. ABAC faculty member Paul Miller, who serves as liaison for the program, said the program began in 1998 with only 19 students. He said the ABAC program accounts for 11 percent of Georgia Southwestern’s total business school enrollment. ABAC also houses students in four-year programs from Valdosta State and Macon State. In the fall of 2003, UGA comes to the campus. Albany State is also offering graduate courses here.

Care & Concern

Chloe McLemore is recuperating after surgery on her shoulder to repair a torn ligament. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Contributions Campaign Update

As of Oct. 17, the ABAC employee State Charitable contributions totaled $4,245.00 with 45 participating. Remember the Pizza Party the President has promised to all departments and divisions that have 100 percent participation.

Thanks to all who have contributed toward this year’s campaign. Donations will be accepted through Nov. 15. If you have questions please contact Bertha Daniel.

Positions Open

ABAC:

◘ Faculty Positions:

Instructor/Assistant Professor of English

Instructor/Assistant Professor of Spanish

Instructor/Assistant Professor of Speech

Communication

Salaries $34-$37K (Deadline 1/15)

Contact the Office of Human Resources for details.

Celebrating Birthdays

October

21 Andrea Willis

22 Tim Dorminey

22 Jean Oliver-Burks

23 Beverly Clark

23 Helen Wishart

23 Jimmy Woods

26 Floyd Wright

27 Evelyn Perez

ABAC Family

Darby Sewell spoke to family and consumer sciences classes at Berrien County High School on Sept. 20 and at Treutlen County High School on Sept. 27 about career in opportunities in family and consumer sciences and the majors available at ABAC. She also attended the Regents’ Advisory Committee Meeting for Family and Consumer Sciences in Athens on Oct. 4, where she was elected to serve as chair-elect for the committee for 2002-03.

Fran Kinchen presented two workshops for the Georgia Association of Special Programs Personnel on Oct. 11 at Macon State College titled How to Adjust Your Time and Take Control of Your Day and Enhance Your Communication Skills.

The National SAT was administered to 137 students on Oct. 12 by Dr. Maggie Martin, Dr. Jonathan Harrington, Annie Sims, Bernice Hughes, Arlene Bailey, Margie Senkbeil, Rita Wade, and Ellen Resta. Special thanks go to Ellen Bullington, Bernice Corbin, and the Public Safety staff.