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News Archives August 2007 - October 2007

News from October 2007

Everything You Wanted to Know About Clayton State Homecoming

Everything you wanted to know about Clayton State Homecoming (but didn’t know where to ask…)

Former USG Interim Chancellor Corlis Cummings Joins Clayton State Administration

Corlis P. Cummings, formerly the interim chancellor of the University System of Georgia (USG), joined the administration of Clayton State University on Tuesday, Oct. 23 as special assistant to Clayton State President Dr. Thomas K. Harden.

Clayton State to Hold Dual Fall Commencement Ceremonies for the First Time

Clayton State University’s increasing number of graduates has made it necessary for the University to make a change in its fall commencement.

2007 an Excellent Year for Clayton State Dental Hygiene Program

Although there are still two months left to go in 2007, there can be no doubt that the current year has been a good one for the Clayton State University Dental Hygiene program.

Faculty/Staff Fund Drive Raises $97K

The unofficial totals are in for this year’s Faculty/Staff Fund Drive, and once again Clayton State has exceeded its goals.

Clayton State’s First MBA Cohort Exceeds All Expectations

Dr. Jacob Chacko, associate dean and professor of Marketing at Clayton State University, is excited about the School’s new MBA program, which he said has exceeded all expectations.

Clayton State Vs. UGA, November 2

For the first time in program history, the Clayton State Laker men’s basketball will take on a Division I opponent, namely the University of Georgia Bulldogs, in an exhibition game.

Clayton State to Receive GHRAB Special Recognition for Circuit Rider Program

Clayton State University will be honored by the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board (GHRAB) on Monday, Oct. 15 at the GHRAB Archives Awards Ceremony to be held in the lobby of the Georgia Archives from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

“The Ellen Glasgow Journal of Southern Women Writers” Comes to Clayton State University

Dr. Gwendolyn Jones, associate professor of English at Clayton State University, has brought an international, peer-reviewed journal to the University, “The Ellen Glasgow Journal of Southern Women Writers,” sponsored by the Ellen Glasgow Society.

News from September 2007

Clayton State Student Body Named “Most Diverse” for the Fifth Time

For the fifth time since 2001, the student body at Clayton State University has topped the Racial Diversity rankings in U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges edition.

Clayton State Bringing MBA to Fayette County

Beginning in January 2008, the Clayton State University School of Business will be offering its new Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program in Peachtree City.

Sylvia Lovely Issues a Challenge to Come Together to Clayton State Students for Constitution Day

Sylvia Lovely, president, NewCities InstituteTM and CEO of the Kentucky League of Cities, issued a challenge to a roomful of Clayton State University students as the kick off the University’s week-long celebration of Constitution Day.

Women’s Forum Hears About Protecting the Nation Without Infringing on Civil Liberties

It’s one of the hottest, most controversial topics of the past six years. Ever since the October 2001 passage of the original Patriot Act in response to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, politicians, security experts, the media and the public have debated the balance of security vs. the personal freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Clayton State Graduate Student Named Clayton County Teacher of the Year

A graduate student at Clayton State University has been named Clayton County’s “Teacher of the Year.”

Clayton State Mourns the Passing of Dr. Elizabeth Marshall

Clayton State University has lost a distinguished friend, historian and supporter.

CEO of Kentucky League of Cities to Give Keynote Address At Clayton State’s Constitution Day Celebration

Sylvia L. Lovely, president, NewCities InstituteTM and CEO of the Kentucky League of Cities, will be the keynote speaker at Clayton State University’s 2007 celebration of Constitution Day.

President Harden Delivers Annual State of the University Address

Clayton State University President Dr. Thomas K. Harden delivered his annual “State of the University” address in Spivey Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 5, using the forum to review what he referred to as a “monumental year” and to inform his audience further on what is changing at Clayton State, and what is staying the same.

“Catch Us if You Can” – Clayton State Homecoming 2007

“Catch Us if You Can” is the theme for Clayton State University’s 2007 Homecoming Celebration, to be held the week of Oct. 22 to Oct. 27.

Clayton State University Foundation to Hold Annual Town/Gown Golf Tournament on October 22

Join the Clayton State University faculty, staff, administrators and friends on Monday, Oct. 22 at the award winning Crystal Lake Country Club in Hampton, Ga., for a fun-filled opportunity to raise money for the Clayton State University Foundation Excellence Fund -- primarily used for scholarships for Clayton State honors students – in the Annual Clayton State University Foundation Town/Gown Golf Tournament.

Lieutenant Colonel Stephanie L. Stephens to Speak at Clayton State Women’s Forum

Lieutenant Colonel Stephanie L. Stephens, executive officer for the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, U.S. Army Forces Command, Ft. McPherson, Ga., will be the speaker at the Constitution Day luncheon of the Clayton State Women’s Forum.

News from August 2007

Clayton State Holds Indoor Groundbreaking Ceremony For New Student Housing and Student Activities Center

With the temperature topping out at near 100 degrees, Clayton State University held an indoor groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 23 to mark the official start of its student housing and student activities center projects.

Franklin Urges Clayton State Students to Fulfill America’s Promise

Fulfilling America’s promise. That was the charge Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin gave Aug. 27 to hundreds of Clayton State University students and faculty in delivering the keynote address for the University’s second annual New Student Convocation.

It’s “Back-to-School” at Clayton State

More than ever, Clayton State University is “an outstanding, comprehensive metropolitan university” as it prepares to open its doors to students for the 39th time.

Clayton State Adds Sociology Baccalaureate Degree

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has approved Clayton State University’s proposal to add a Bachelor of Science in Sociology to its list of baccalaureate degrees.

Meet Clayton State’s Three New Buildings

As you may have noticed, Clayton State University currently has three new buildings under construction – the University’s first on-campus student housing (located at the NE intersection of Clayton State Boulevard and North Lee Street), a student activities center (located by the tennis courts), and a new building for the University’s School of Business (along Clayton State Boulevard by the Technology Building).

Clayton State School of Nursing Receives Grant from Kaiser Permanente

Clayton State University School of Nursing recently received a $50,000 grant from the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc.

Dr. Christine Smith Named Director of Counseling Services

Clayton State University and the Division of Student Affairs are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christine Smith as director of Counseling Services.

Clayton State has Plans for Fayette County

It should come as no surprise that Clayton State University has big plans for academic programming in Fayette County, including a proposed education center.

Change is in the Air for Information and Mathematical Sciences

Beginning Aug. 1, Clayton State University’s College of Information and Mathematical Sciences (CIMS) will have new leadership beginning with Dr. Anthony Giovannitti’s appointment as interim dean of the College.

School of Nursing Under Construction – New Simulation Lab Slated for Fall

Clayton State University’s School of Nursing has moved to the Harry S. Downs Center for Continuing Education and is renovating three rooms on the lower level to make room for a new Simulation Lab or “SimLab” scheduled to open this fall.

Clayton State to Hit the Airwaves with CSUradio

Clayton State University students are hoping to launch Clayton State’s first internet radio station, tentatively-named CSUradio, within the next year.

Public Safety to Hold “Active Shooter” Classes

The Clayton County Police Department SWAT team will be holding “active shooter” classes for the officers of the Clayton State University Department of Public Safety during the week of Monday, Aug. 6 to Friday, Aug. 10.