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News from December 2006

Clayton State Honors Dr. Betty Siegel

Clayton State University honored, and was honored by, Dr. Betty L. Siegel, recently-retired president of Kennesaw State University, at Clayton State’s eighth fall Commencement ceremonies on Thursday. Dec. 14.

Burns-Ardolino Contributes Article to “The Fat Studies Reader”

Dr. Wendy Burns-Ardolino, assistant professor and coordinator of Integrative Studies at Clayton State, will have a chapter featured in a book entitled “The Fat Studies Reader.”

Pulitzer Prize Winner Taylor Branch to Keynote Clayton State’s 2007 MLK Celebration

Pulitzer Prize winning author Taylor Branch will be the keynote speaker at Clayton State’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007.

Faculty/Staff Fund Drive Celebration Typifies "Culture of Giving"

When Dr. Thomas K. Harden became president of Clayton State in mid-2000, his initial vision for the University included establishing what he referred to as a "culture of giving" among faculty, staff and students.

News from November 2006

Clayton State Academic Reorganization to Take Place in January

With the start of the spring 2007 semester in January, another important step in the development of Clayton State University will take place – the University will undergo an academic reorganization into three colleges and three schools.

Pulitzer Prize Winner Taylor Branch to Keynote Clayton State’s 2007 MLK Celebration

Pulitzer Prize winning author Taylor Branch will be the keynote speaker at Clayton State University’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007.

Fulbright Grant to South Africa Awarded to Clayton State for Fall 2006

Clayton State University has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright Grant for fall 2006.

Board of Regents Approves Proposal for Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Clayton State University sophomore Tim Hand is changing his major following the University System of Georgia Board of Regents’ October decision to approve Clayton State’s proposal for a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre.

Clayton State Theater Presents “A Little Girl in Green Shoes” by Student Playwright Dana Staves

Clayton State University senior Dana Staves loves to write.

Clayton State Professor to Speak on Archival Family Records at LDS Family History Open House in Newnan

Dr. Randall S. Gooden, assistant professor of History at Clayton State University, and circuit rider archivist for the Georgia Archives, will be speaking at an Open House at the Newnan Family History Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) on Saturday, Nov. 18.

News from October 2006

99 Percent and $99,000

Faculty/Staff Fund Drive a Success to the Nines

The 2007 Faculty/Staff Fund Drive is officially a record-breaking success.

Cathy Cox Speaks to Clayton State Women’s Forum

Georgia’s Secretary of State, Cathy Cox, graced the halls of Clayton State University for the third time in almost as many years at Wednesday’s luncheon for the Clayton State Women’s Forum, held in the Harry S. Downs Center for Continuing Education overlooking Swan Lake.

Influenza? It’s Not Just for the Birds

Dr. Lisa Eichelberger is dean of the School of Health Sciences at Clayton State and chair of the University’s Avian Response Committee.

No Surprise… Women in Leadership Course a Hit at Clayton State

From a management point of view, it should come as no surprise that Clayton State University’s new “Women in Leadership” course has been a success in its first semester.

Homecoming is in the Air – Clayton State Welcomes the World with Laker Pride

Once again, Homecoming has come upon the campus at Clayton State University.

Samuel Dixon Named Executive Director of Spivey Hall

Clayton State University President Dr. Thomas K. Harden has announced that Samuel C. Dixon has been named executive & artistic director of Spivey Hall.

Steve Stephens Named Interim Vice President of External Relations

Retired Brigadier General Robert L. “Steve” Stephens, Jr., executive assistant to the president at Clayton State University, has added a new title to his office door… he’s now also the University’s interim vice president of External Relations.

Cathy Cox Returns to Clayton State Campus to Speak to Women’s Forum

Georgia Secretary of State Cathy Cox, a long-time friend of Clayton State University, will be returning to Morrow on Wednesday, Oct. 18 as the special guest speaker for the October meeting of the Clayton State Women’s Forum.

New Director of Admissions Excited About Potential of Clayton State

Scott Burke, who was recently appointed the new director of Admissions at Clayton State University, is excited about working for the University.

Clayton State Welcomes Charlene Morgan as New Director of Financial Aid

On Monday, Sept. 25, Charlene Morgan began her new job as director of Financial Aid at Clayton State University… 11 years after completing her Master of Arts in Human Services Administration from Bradley University in Peoria, Il. Morgan comes to the University with an impressive record of experience and enthusiasm for what she describes “her calling.”

Clayton State Veteran Affairs Has a New Face and a New Friend

When he smiles, he lights up the room.