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Spring 2008

May

• SHSU Update (May 11)
  • College To Recognize Graduates At Ceremony
  • Grad Students, Professors To Read Their Fiction
  • Students ‘Represent’ Qatar In Mock Panel
  • Senior Helps Bring Playground To SAAFE House
  • FCS Professors Present At Conference
  • SAM Center Shows Off BLC Students During Family Day
  • McNair Program Surpasses Goal In Doctoral Enrollment
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• Study Addresses Textbook Costs (May 9)
• New Campus Statue Honors War Hero M. B. Etheredge (May 9)
• Three Faculty Members Recognized As 'Excellent' (May 8)
• Trip Teaches Class To Sing Geography Blues (May 5)
• Senior Tenured Faculty Member Is Research Enthusiast (May 5)
• SHSU Update (May 4)
  • Junior Named Homecoming Theme Winner
  • Students To Perform ‘Banned’ Song, Dance
  • Writing Center To Host Open Reading Night
  • Planetarium Tours Spring Constellations
  • Spring Semester Ending
  • Music Ends Semester On High Note
  • School To Premier Bell Street Quartet
  • Graduating Seniors To Exhibit Works
  • SHSU To Auction Property May 10
  • French Honor Society Inducts Seven
  • Picasso Project Receives Five Millionth Visitor
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• Alpha Chi Stars Rise At Convention, With 50 Initiates (May 2)

• Regents Approve $38.5 Million Performing Arts Center (May 2)

April

• Record Number Of Grads For Spring Commencement (April 28)
• SHSU Update (April 27)

  • Dance Spectrum To Showcase Faculty, Students

  • UH Instructor To Speak About Poet, ‘Recovery’ Work

  • Retirement Party To Honor Gilliam

  • ‘Bonus’ Drive Collects 1824 Pounds Of Food

  • Democrats, Republicans Come Together For A Cause

  • National Organization Comes To SHSU

  • Theatre Major Wins Kennedy Critics Scholarship

  • Latínez Earns $9K Grant To Study Spanish Painter

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• MISS To Spread 'UniDiversity' With Events (April 24)
• Harman To Direct New Center For Excellence  (April 24)
• 2008 Teacher Moonlighting And Morale Study Released (April 24)
• Criminal Justice To Recognize Outstanding Achievements (April 22)
• Biofuel Researchers Are On Astros 'Green' Team (April 22)
• Students Win Awards, Do Landscaping Project (April 22)
• Simpson Awarded ‘Exceptional’ Honor (April 21)
• SHSU Update (April 20)
  • Rec Sports To Make Strides With First Triathlon
  • Panel To Discuss Roots For Speaker Series
  • Foreign Languages Faculty Scholar Series
  • iRecycle Drive To Honor Earth, Arbor Days
  • Center Seeks Demonstrations Of ‘Excellence in Writing’
  • Symposium To Showcase Student Research
  • Theatre Bares It All With ‘The Full Monty’
  • Orchestra, Chorus To Celebrate Music, Smith
  • Planetarium Tours Spring Constellations
  • Students Advocate Counseling Initiatives To Brady
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• Roth Named To Fellowship In Terrorism Studies (April 18)
• SHSU Update (April 13)
  • Writing Center Readings To 'Let Them Be Heard'
  • ‘Outstanding’ To Be Honored At Wednesday’s Sammys
  • Mathematicians Divide Day For Mini-Conference
  • Exhibit Reflects ‘Past, Present, Future’
  • Contemporary Festival Dominates Week’s Music Events
  • New Professor Gets Article ‘Props’
  • Workshops To Cover Negotiations, Etiquette
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• Study Links Obesity With Poor Scores (April 10)
• SHSU Update (April 6)
  • Program To Shed Light On Mixed ‘Signals’
  • Conference To Facilitate International Trade Discussion
  • Cooper To Give ‘Personal’ Lecture
  • Piney Woods Lecturer To Address Meaty Topic
  • Festival To Showcase International Cultures
  • Rec Sports To Go All In For Poker Walk
  • Legal Services To Give Students ‘A Night To Remember’
  • Film To Max Out Topic Of Debt
  • Lions Club Roars Into Existence At SHSU
  • Equinox Springs New Planetarium Tour
  • Juried Show To Feature Best Of Art Department
  • Agriculture Students Selected For National Offices
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• International Week To Highlight Faculty, Students (April 4)
• Book Looks At Russian Mafia (April 3)
• Festival To Rock Huntsville For Charities (April 3)
• 'Let's Talk!' Fundraiser Is Big Success (April 2)
• Statue Honors Frances Bowers (April 2)

March

• SHSU Update (March 30)
  • College, Alumna To Remember Bowers At Dedication
  • Tournament To Benefit ‘Legacy’ Of Students
  • Author To Discuss Role In ‘Literal’ Magazine Publishing
  • Speaker Brings ‘Super Powers’ To SHSU
  • Theatre To Join ‘The Revolution’ With ‘Marisol’
  • Opera Workshop To Visit Queen Victoria’s Reign
  • Music To Host Horn, Ensemble Performances
  • Grad Students Fuse For Dance Concert
  • Education Methods Registration Begins Tuesday
  • Book On Professor’s ‘Project’ Deemed ‘Outstanding’
  • Spanish Honorary Society Inducts 20
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• Brady Announces Regional Crime Lab Funding (March 28)
• COBA Hospital Experts Do 'Benchmarking' Book (March 28)
• Quarles, Noman Receive SAP Award (March 28)
• SHSU Update (March 23)
  • Campus To Open For Potential Students On Saturday
  • ‘Excellent’ Staff Members Sought
  • Tunisia Native To Examine Middle East Relations
  • Wiley Lecturer To Discuss Songbird Extinction
  • Writers To Share Their Fiction
  • A&M Prof To Share His Roots
  • Dinner To Teach Applicants Eating Etiquette
  • Canadian ‘Master Teacher’ To Lead Language Events
  • Group Hosting Hug-Driven Fundraiser
  • Teacher Job Fair Attracts 143 Schools
  • Festivals To Tune Campus In To ‘Best’ In Cello, Jazz
  • Orchestra, Tuba, Flute Concerts Scheduled
  • Summer, Fall Registration Begins Friday
  • Dances@8 to Benefit Student Scholarship
  • SAM Center Offers Grad School Advice
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• Faculty Member Has Two Sons In Iraq (March 20)
• Alumni Recognized For Service (March 20)
• Bonanno Wins Award For Globalization Paper (March 18)
• SHSU Update (March 16)
  • Andrist To Get ‘Personal’ For Lecture Series
  • Spanish Prof To Discuss 18th Century Seamstress
  • Foreign Languages To Share Cultures
  • Nominations Sought For Distinguished Awards
  • Office To Prepare Students For ‘Destination Graduation’
  • Film To Show ‘Dirty,’ ‘Pretty’ Sides Of Immigration
  • Bearkat Drummers Save The Day
  • Tour To Explore ‘Winter Sky’ Through ‘Hubble Vision’
  • Exhibit Analyzes ‘Perfection’
  • Career Services To Give Job Fair Basics
  • SAM Center To Give Study Tips
  • Education Methods Registration Begins April 1
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• SHSU Update (March 9)
  • Campus To Close One Day For Spring Break
  • Biology Grant Purchases New Analyzing Equipment
  • Students Perfect Match For Psychology Internships
  • Professor’s Book On Poet Gets Published
  • Bankhead Granted Acceptance Into Honorary Group
  • McNair Scholars Present At National Conference
  • Budding Public Servants Compete On SHSU Campus
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• Event To Facilitate 'Night Of Conversation' (March 7)
• Ward Named Dean At New Haven (March 7)
• SHSU Update (March 2)
  • Fellows To Guide Immigrants To Citizenship
  • Center To Screen Students For Eating Disorders
  • Team To Unveil Three Potential Campus Plans
  • Theatre Prof To Discuss ‘Real’ Shakespeare
  • Economics Professor To Expose Lame Ducks
  • Presentation To Show ‘Dirty,’ ‘Pretty’ Sides Of Immigration
  • Tour To Explore ‘Winter Sky’ Through ‘Hubble Vision’
  • Annual HUB Show To Be Held March 11
  • Exhibit To Show ‘First’ Faces Of Women
  • Choirs To Sing German Songs Of "Heimat"
  • Summer Graduation Applications Due Soon
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February

• Students Produce Book On Hurricane Katrina (Feb. 29)
• RIDD Week To Prepare Students For Spring Break (Feb. 29)
• Faculty/Staff Campaign Hands Out Honors (Feb. 27)
• Regents Approve Room/Meal Rate Increases (Feb. 25)
• SHSU Update (Feb. 24)
  • Community To Commemorate Namesake’s Birthday
  • Event To Encourage Walking ‘Across Texas’
  • UTA Dean To Study Conjectures For Piney Woods
  • Event To Create Mayhem At HKC
  • ADAI To Help Students ‘Write’ Their Passages
  • Class To Host Fashion Show For Charity
  • Program To Honor ‘Outstanding’ Underclassmen
  • Disney To Recruit Monday, Tuesday
  • Music To Present Trio Of Concerts
  • ‘Stars’ Rise For Professor, Alumnae
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• Saumell-Muñoz Evaluates Castro Resignation (Feb. 22)
• Theatre To Play Host To Regional Festival (Feb. 22)
• SHSU Update (Feb. 17)
  • Spring Enrollment Continues To Rise
  • Law Partner to Serve As Grassroots Speaker
  • Theatre To Present 'Skin Of Our Teeth'
  • Fellows To Help Future Lawyers Practice For LSAT
  • Program To Show Facing 'Decisions Under The Influence'
  • Sixty-Six Businesses Look To Cash In At Career Fair
  • Workshops To Give Interview, Negotiations Tips
  • Four Artists Draw Up Exhibits In LSC, GG Galleries
  • Group To Give Insight Into Music Therapy Profession
  • Music To Host Trumpet, Choir Concerts
  • SAM Center To Prepare Students For Grad School Tests
  • Victor Hugo's Architecture Is Scholars Series Subject
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• Museum Is Custodian Of Sam Houston Sword (Feb. 14)
• Retired Prof Makes Another Big Donation (Feb. 14)
• Faculty, Students, Alumni Help Recruit (Feb. 14)
• SHSU Update (Feb. 10)
  • Sower To Give Career Advice During ‘Personal’ Lecture
  • Professor To ‘Loosen Up’ Piney Woods Lecture
  • Sammy Award Noms Due Feb. 22
  • Lecture To Address Brain, Education Correlation
  • Blood Drive To Benefit Wounded Troops
  • Fair To Provide Summer Job, Internship Possibilities
  • ADAI To Warn Of Drinking Away The ‘Stupid Cupid’
  • Tour To Explore ‘Winter Sky’ Through ‘Hubble Vision’
  • Thesis Concert To Focus On ‘She’
  • Department Offers German, French Practice
  • Music To Host Trumpet, Jazz Concerts
  • Junior Fellows Follow Civil Rights Movement With Trip
  • Greeks Donate Money To Advocacy Group
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• SHSU Update (Feb. 3)
  • Conference To Diversify Campus, State
  • Film To Address ‘Burning Issues’ Of Alzheimer’s
  • Education Conference To Feature Autistic Speaker
  • Economics Speaker To Discuss International Purchasing
  • TABC To Explain ‘Faking It’ Consequences
  • Professor, Students Give Expertise In CSI Exhibit
  • Foreign Languages Offers Free Spanish Tutoring
  • Dance To Present Lewis-Themed Concert, Lecture
  • Career Services To Teach Résumé, Job Fair Techniques
  • Exhibits To Visit Underground Railroad, Folk Festival
  • Center To Give Grad School Advice
  • Spanish Profs Get Textbook Published
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• Students Have 'Platonic' Relationship With Robots (Feb. 1)
• Articulation Agreement Signed With Victoria College (Feb. 1)
• Chevron Makes $5,000 Donation To Career Services (Feb. 1)

January

• Prof Studies Medical Care Compensation (Jan. 31)
• SHSU Update (Jan. 27)
  • SHSU To Celebrate Mardi Gras Cajun Style
  • St. Thomas’ Former President To Discuss Ireland
  • Illustrator To Direct Library Science Seminar
  • Policarpo To Discuss Peruvian Novel
  • Musicians To Perform, Lecture At Six Events
  • SAM Center To Give Study Tips
  • Team To ‘Globetrot’ Into Coliseum Next Week
  • Mehta’s Lectures Get Press In India
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• Prof's History Gains Him 'Historia' Acceptance (Jan. 25)
• Project Facilitates Student Voter Registration (Jan. 22)
• SHSU Update (Jan. 20)
  • Events To SWAAT At Alcohol, Drug Abuse
  • Service Award Nominations Due Feb. 1
  • Retirement Party To Honor Bumpass
  • Rec Sports To Introduce ‘That Fitness Thang’
  • Art To Showcase Faculty, Tech Students In Exhibits
  • Music To Tune Up With Two Concerts
  • W-2s Available For Pick-Up Through Jan. 29
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• SHSU Update (Jan. 13)
  • Planning Experts To Open House For Master Plan Input
  • Students Receive Funding For Africa Project
  • May Graduation Applications Due Soon
  • PR Seeks Calendar Info For Spring
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• Forensics Team Beats Professionals In Challenge (Jan. 11)

 

 

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• Harman To Direct Excellence Center
• 2008 Teacher Moonlighting Survey
• Biofuel Researchers On Astros Team
• Horticulture Club Winning, Designing
• Simpson Awarded 'Exceptional' Honor
• MISS Spreads 'UniDiversity' With Events
• Study Links Obesity With Low Grades
• Roth To Study Terrorism In Israel
• CJ Honors Leaders, Scholars
• Serio Does Book On Russian Mafia
• Kappa Alpha Has Music Festival
• International Week Program Held
• Alumni Recognized For Service
• 'Let's Talk!' Fundraiser: Big Success
• Brady Announces Crime Lab Project
• Book Could Improve Hospital Quality
• Quarles, Noman Receive SAP Honor
• Statue Honors Former First Lady
• Homecoming Theme Search
• Bonanno Looks At Foreign Policy
• Facuty Member's Sons Return to Iraq
• Event Benefits Honors Program
• Ward Named Dean At New Haven
• Students Produce Katrina Book
• Units Honored For Fac/Staff Drive
• ADAI Hosts RIDD Week
• Regents Approve Cost Increases
• Prof Evaluates Castro Resignation
• SHSU Hosts Theatre Festival
• Retired Faculty Member Gives Big
• Faculty, Students, Alumni Recruit
• Museum To Hold, Exhibit SH Sword
• 'Think Pink' Basketball Event
• Students To Attend Benefit Concert
• Robot Relationships Are 'Platonic'
• Chevron Makes $5,000 Gift
• Prof Studies Health Care Issues
• Saumell Honored By Cuban Group
• Agreement Signed With Victoria C.
• Project Registers Student Voters
• CS Team Beats Professionals
• Communication Offers First MA
• SHSU, Iberoamerica Sign Agreement
• Project Rewards Students, Huntsville
• Professor Awarded $25K Fellowship
• Edge Book On Canada Media
• O'Day, Olson Are Grad Speakers
• Hall Of Honor Inducts Ten
• Freshman Wins Free Spring Tuition
• Prof Studies Gas Exploration Impact
• Olson Named Regents' Professor
• Del Carmen Honored By Regents

SHSU 'In the News'

Trevor Thorn, director of admissions, was quoted in a Houston Chronicle story about students who enroll in private schools or move out of state to avoid having to take Texas public schools TAKS exit exams.

 

The 2008 "Texas Teachers, Moonlighting and Morale" study by Daphne Johnson, Marilyn Rice, Samuel Sullivan and Abigail Beard was cited in an editorial on National Teacher Week in the San Angelo Standard-Times.

Today's Birthdays

Friday, May 9

Bobby Lane

 

Saturday, May 10

Andrea Gauthier

John Holder

Dana Nicolay

 

Sunday, May 11

Rukma Basnayake

Edric Bewley

Robert Cope

Jo Ann Duffy

Delia Gallinaro

Nedom Muns

Sarah Reynolds

Sheryl Serres

 

 

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