Laker Lines for Students, Friday, March 23, 2012

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As our readers hopefully know by now, Laker Lines is currently published online on the Laker Newsroom website, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. (Past issues are also archived on this website.) Faculty, staff and students receive an email notification whenever a new Laker Lines post is made. The Office of University Relations is currently surveying the campus about the online Laker Lines; regarding its new format, its new “look,” and the email notification to readers concerning new posts. Please take a couple of minutes to answer the brief survey at https://claytonstate.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bkppkvewbKlcbwo so University Relations can continue to improve its communications services to the campus. Thank you. -- John Shiffert, director of University Relations CSTV Student Film Fest, Mar. 23 Come to Clayton State Television’s first Student Film Festival, “Lochfest” and see the talent that is in your own back yard, Friday Mar. 23, in room UC 272 of the James M. Baker University Center, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Lochfest is an Atlanta student film festival created by Clayton State University where student and professional work is showcased.  This film festival will give student films more exposure in the Atlanta community.  Admission to the film festival is free to all Clayton State students with student ID. Admission is $3 for non-students.

This Week

NARA to Hold Workshop on 1940 Census, Mar. 24 The 1940 Census will be opened on Apr. 2, 2012, at 9 a.m. While statistics related to each census are released soon after the census is taken, the list of people who were enumerated is closed for 72 years for privacy restrictions. The 1940 Census will be available free via NARA’s website, www.archives.  Users may access it from their personal computers at all hours and by using computers in libraries and other institutions. However, it is not keyword searchable. Use of an enumeration district (ED) number is essential. The National Archives at Atlanta will hold a workshop on the 1940 Census on Saturday, Mar. 24, 2012, at 10 a.m., to address questions asked on the census, how it’s different from past censuses, and how to obtain ED numbers. The workshop is in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Friends of the National Archives, Southeast Region. There will be a brief business meeting and then the workshop will begin. Registration is not required, and there is no charge for the event.  For more information contact Mary Evelyn Tomlin at mary.tomlin@nara.gov or at (770) 968-2555. Free Tax Assistance Returns at Clayton State, Mar. 24 Accounting students from the College of Business at Clayton State University will be taking a brief spring break over the next couple of weekends (maybe to do their own taxes). However, they will once again be offering free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) on Saturday, Mar. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the College of Business Building. The final two VITA dates for 2012 will be Saturday, Mar. 24 and Saturday, Mar. 31. Taxpayers will be assisted on a first come, first serve basis. If taxpayers have further questions they may call the VITA hotline at (678) 466-4527. Spanish translators are available, but must be scheduled in advance.

Announcements

Paving Around the Athletics & Fitness Center The traffic circle and parking area in front of the Athletics & Fitness Center will be closed from Monday, Mar. 26 through Wednesday afternoon, Mar. 28. SGA Applications are now Available for the 2012/2013 Term  The Student Government Association (SGA) is made up of elected student representatives who work in an advisory capacity to the Division of Student Affairs and other administrative units to formulate legislation, actions, and policies that positively impact the student population of Clayton State University. The basic function of the SGA is to provide for the general welfare of the student body by providing a means of student input in the organization and in campus affairs that directly impact students. The SGA shall work to facilitate communication between the students, faculty, and administration. The following positions will be on the election ballot:

• President
• Vice President
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Senator

The application deadline is Tuesday, Apr. 3, by 5 p.m. Applications can be downloaded from the Student Government Association website, www.clayton.edu/sga or a hardcopy can be obtained from the Department of Campus Life. Completed applications should be submitted to the Student Activities Center, Department of Campus Life, Ste. 223, ATTN: Natasha Hutson, SGA Advisor. Please note: All candidates must attend the Candidate Meeting on Friday, Apr. 6, to remain eligible for election. For questions regarding the election, please contact Hutson at NatashaHutson@clayton.edu or via phone, (678) 466-5433. Department of Teacher Education to Hold Two Information Sessions in April Prospective middle grades and secondary teachers will not want to miss the upcoming information sessions being held next month by the Clayton State University Department of Teacher Education. The information sessions, which are open to all interested parties, not just current Clayton State students, will be held on Thursday, Apr. 5 and Tuesday, Apr. 10. No pre-registration is required. The Apr. 5 session will provide information on Middle Grades Education, and will run from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in room G-221 of the University’s Arts & Sciences Building. The Apr. 10 sessions will focus on Secondary Education, and will run from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., in room G-127 of the Arts & Sciences Building. Vice President of External Relations Candidates Visiting Campus Four candidates for the Vice President of External Relations search will visit campus this spring.  Each candidate will make a 20 minute public presentation at 1:30 p.m., in the UC Board Room, 260, on the day of their visit. Mar. 27 – Getchel Caldwell Mar. 30 – Kate Troelstra Apr. 10 – Randy Jolly Apr. 11 – William Kirschke Clayton State – East Pathway Closing Moved to Next Week With the weather forecast is calling for the possibility of rain on Wednesday (20 percent), Thursday (30 percent), and Friday (60 percent), the treatment of the pathway from Clayton State – East (for the application of the staining and lattice work) to the main campus had been postponed, as has the closure of the path. The weather forecast looks better beginning on Sunday, therefore the closing has been rescheduled for Monday, Mar. 26 through Wednesday, Mar. 28. The path is scheduled to re-open on Thursday, Mar. 29. If anyone has questions or concerns, please call Donald West  at (678) 466-4203. Bouldering/ Rock Climbing Bouldering at Boat Rock is a great way to try outdoor rock climbing if you are just beginning and offers more advanced climbers a chance to challenge themselves. Learn the basics of climbing and bouldering on this day trip near Atlanta. All climbing gear is provided! Destination: Boat Rock, Atlanta Date: Saturday, Mar. 31 Cost: $20/$35/$45 Limit: 10 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, Mar. 27 For more information, contact Nick Kilburg, Assistant Director of Recreation and Wellness, Outdoor Adventures, (678) 466-4972, nicholaskilburg@clayton.edu. Hot Water Shut Off in the SAC, Mar. 30 The Student Activities Center will be closed on the morning of Friday, Mar. 30, to complete maintenance on the hot water lines in the building. The facility will open at noon on Mar. 30. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Benjamin Hopkins at BenjaminHopkins@Clayton.edu. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. 2012 Student Leadership and Involvement Awards Program Nomination Deadline, Mar. 30 The 2012 Student Leadership and Involvement Awards Program is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for Apr. 19. Clayton State University student leaders and organizations make significant contributions to the campus environment and surrounding communities. The Student Leadership & Involvement Awards provides the Division of Student Affairs with an opportunity to recognize those outstanding students and organizations for their hard work and dedication. The application packet is available for pick-up in the Department of Campus Life located in the Student Activities Center Administrative Suite 223. Applications can also be downloaded from the Campus Life website – www.clayton.edu/campus-life. The deadline for all nominations is Friday, Mar. 30. If you have any questions regarding the application process, contact (678) 466-5433 or CampusLife@clayton.edu. Clayton State Dining Now Serving Starbucks Clayton State Dining now offers Starbuck's Brewed Coffee, Tazo Tea and Gourmet Hot Chocolate at two locations on campus. "We Proudly Serve" is located at Sandella's at Laker Hall and The Loft Cafe at Clayton State — East. For a complete list of operating hours, visit the website: www.csudining.com.

Upcoming Events

Education Speaker Series Discusses Bullying and “The Fat Boy Chronicles,” Mar. 26 Clayton State University’s Education Speaker Series, “Teaching in a Diverse World,” will continue on Monday, Mar. 26 by discussing “Preventing Childhood Bullying: Viewing `The Fat Boy Chronicles.’” This will be the subject of a presentation on Mar. 26, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the Auditorium of the main building of Clayton State – East, which is located on Trammell Road in Morrow, just east of the main Clayton State campus. Like all of the Education Speaker Series events, this presentation is free and open to the public. Inspired by a true story, “The Fat Boy Chronicles” reveals the emotionally painful world obese teens experience in the face of a thin-obsessed society. A screening of the film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring author and former mathematics teacher, Michael Buchanan, along with actors, film makers, and children’s health advocates. Panelists will speak on the inspiration for the book and the issue of bullying in today’s classrooms. Also under discussion will be the craft of writing and the art of film making. Atlanta Vet Center Reps to Visit Veterans Resource Center, Mar. 27 The Clayton State University Veterans Resource Center celebrated its Grand Opening on Mar. 16, and it already has its boots on the ground lining up programs, guest speakers and events for all Clayton State University veterans, military service members and their families. The first scheduled event will occur Tuesday, Mar. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., representatives from the Atlanta Vet Center will be on hand to provide information and assistance in registering for VA medical services, Vet Center readjustment counseling services, crisis prevention, education benefits and disability benefits, etc. All veterans, military service members and their families on the Clayton State University campus, as well as those individuals from the local community are encouraged to come by the Veterans Resource Center, located in the Clayton State University Student Center, room 115, to meet the Atlanta Vet Center representatives and have their issues and concerns regarding support services addressed. For further information, please contact the Veterans Resource Center at (678) 466-5527. Tweet! New York Times Talk on Twitter, Civic Engagement and Knowledge, Mar. 31 Clayton State University’s partnership with the New York Times continues on Mar. 31, with a New York Times Talk that will be more than tweet on one of the hottest social media phenomenon. From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., in room UC 267 of the James M. Baker University Center, Clayton State Assistant Professor of English Dr. Sipai Klein will facilitate a New York Times talk titled, “The Blue Bird: How Twitter Affects Civic Engagement and Academic Knowledge." A free lunch will be provided to those who RSVP to Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Joe Corrado at joecorrado@clayton.edu no later than Thursday, Mar. 29 at 12:30 p.m. As is the case with all New York Times Talks, this event is free and open to the public. Clayton State to Host Spring Break Soccer Camp, Apr. 2 to Apr. 6 Need something for your children to do during the upcoming spring break? Do they love soccer? Then Clayton State University will be the place for you during that one-week hiatus from school. The Clayton State Athletic Department will be hosting a Spring Break Soccer Camp at Laker Field on the Clayton State campus from Monday, Apr. 2 to Friday, Apr. 6. The camp will be run by Clayton State men’s head soccer coach Pete Petersen and women’s head coach Gareth O’Sullivan, and it’s for children and youth – boys and girls – ages six to 17. There is a choice between the full day camp and the half-day camp, with the full day camp costing $125 and half-day camp costing $65. The full day camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., each day, while the half-day camps go from 9 a.m. to noon. Former Universal/Motown Records Executive to Speak at Clayton State, Apr. 6 The Music & Entertainment Industry Student Association (MEISA) of Clayton State University is hosting a speaking engagement on Friday, Apr. 6, starting at 1 p.m., in room UC272 of the James M. Baker University Center. The speaker will be former Universal/Motown Records executive Cameo Carlson, and her presentation will be free and open to the public. Clayton State Theatre’s “I Love You, You’re Perfect Now Change” Opens Apr. 12 It’s a musical! Clayton State University does it again! The talented Theatre majors will be exploring love and relationships and the cumbersome situations that befall many of us as we move toward marriage and managing the issues that plague us on a daily basis with its spring 2012 production, “I Love You, You’re Perfect Now Change.” The Clayton State Theatre invites you out on opening night, Thursday, Apr. 12, at 7:30 p.m., and to a scheduled talk back between the audience and the cast members immediately following the production. Show dates continue on Friday Apr. 13 and Saturday, Apr. 14, and conclude on Thursday, Apr. 19 and Friday, Apr. 20, again at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free to all Clayton State students and only $5 for non-students! There will be a second talk back session on Thursday, Apr. 19 following the production. Wi2STEM Yoga and Chair Massage, Apr. 17 Come join Wi2STAM for yoga and a chair massage in UC 327 on Tuesday, Apr. 17, from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. This is an event you will NOT want to miss! We know you are stressed out. Take advantage of any opportunity you can to relax in between your studies, and join us for our Spring Health and Wellness meeting! Yoga with Dr. Eric Bridges, our very own associate professor of Psychology, and chair massages by D’Lor Salon and Spa (first come, first served basis)! Bridges will be leading us in yoga breathing and stretching exercises, so wear something comfortable! No yoga mat required. Visit D’Lor Salon and Spa website for more information or to schedule a visit: http://www.dloratlanta.com/ Email Selena Uhl to join the list and receive reminders and information about what we have coming up! suhl@student.clayton.edu. Cygnet Schedules Annual Launch Party, Apr. 19 Clayton State University literary magazine that highlights the literary and artistic work of the student body, Cygnet, will hold its annual launch party on Thursday, Apr. 19, at 7 p.m., in room 101 in the Harry S. Downs Center. The launch party is open to everyone on campus and to the community. The featured readers at the party will be students whose work was selected for this year’s issue. The student editors of this year’s Cygnet include: Sebastian Lubbers (Lakeland, Fla.), Jasmine Cason (Jonesboro), Christen Greene (Savannah) and Gregory Kirk (Jonesboro).