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May 2008
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The Shorter alumni body has grown once again. On Saturday, May 3, approximately 400 graduates received their diplomas in the Winthrop-King Centre on Shorter’s Rome campus. The memorable day included encouraging words from the commencement speaker, beloved professor and Shorter alumna, Dr. Carmen Acevedo Butcher (’82). The associate professor of English and scholar in residence addressed the audience with a speech that highlighted the Class of 2008 – who they are, what they do, and what they learned at Shorter, as well as how their relationships with faculty and staff changed their lives. |
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National attention for Shorter athletics
May has been quite a busy month for the Hawks and Lady Hawks in national competition. From softball to golf to track and field, athletic teams from the Hill have definitely been making an impression on the national competition scene.
For details on each team’s success, visit goshorterhawks.com.
Be sure to read about:
Softball: Lady Hawks All-American honorees, Coach Carter’s 100th win in two years, and the Lady Hawks receiving the NAIA National Champions of Character Award
Golf: Hawks and Lady Hawks national standings and All-American honors
Track and Field: Hawks and Lady Hawks national 10th and 15th place finishes, respectively
Soccer: Former Shorter men’s soccer player Ciaran Traquair entering professional soccer with the Mississippi Brilla
The weather’s fine… Wish you were here… If a paraphrase of John Denver’s song lyrics have you daydreaming far beyond your own summer vacation plans, now is the time to travel the world through the eyes of Shorter Abroad. The online journal features email updates, photographs and itineraries of many international trips from spring and summer 2008. Most recently, the Shorter Chorale toured Italy and performed five concerts. Director of Institutional Relations Dawn Tolbert joined the group for this monumental trip and provided updates throughout their travel. Additional journal entries are expected from students studying abroad and doing mission work this summer. Click here for Shorter Abroad 2008. |
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MORE ALUMNI NEWS
Faculty, staff honored with end-of-year awards
Shorter College faculty and staff members were honored for their outstanding work and service to the college during awards ceremonies this spring.
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Two faculty members were recognized during Shorter’s commencement exercises on May 3. Dr. Martha Shaw (’80) received the President's Award for Excellence in Teaching and Scholarship. Dr. Shaw has been a member of Shorter’s music faculty since 1999 and serves as professor of music and director of choral activities. Her 15 years of experience as a public school music specialist contribute significantly to her work at Shorter, where she teaches music education methods classes and conducts the Shorter Chorale. |
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Gina McDaniel was awarded the Vulcan Materials Company Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership Award. McDaniel serves as an assistant professor of business at Shorter, where she has taught courses since 1991. In addition to her teaching responsibilities and involvement with multiple campus committees, she serves as the faculty advisor for Shorter’s traditional student chapter of Sigma Beta Delta, the international honor society for students majoring in business, management and administration. Read more> |
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Eric Hall, systems administrator in information technology, received the 2008 Staff Member of the Year Award during the annual faculty/staff appreciation dinner held May 1. Hall has worked at Shorter for three years. In his role as systems administrator, he works with the network engineer to maintain hardware infrastructure, oversees computer lab operations and manages information technology student workers. He previously served as the college’s Web master. Read more> |
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Two Professional Studies employees were recognized during the Professional Studies honors night held April 30 at Shorter’s North Atlanta campus. Dr. Craig Cleveland (’03) received the Professional Studies Excellence in Teaching Award and Dr. Jim Fisher received the Professional Studies Employee of the Year Award. Dr. Cleveland serves as an adjunct professor in the School of Business Management. Dr. Fisher is assistant dean of students for the Lawrenceville campus. |
Dr. Charles Wynn tapped to lead School of Education and Social Sciences
Dr. Charles “Chuck” Wynn has been named dean of Shorter’s School of Education and Social Sciences. In this role, he will oversee the departments of education; history, political science and international studies; and psychology and sociology. Dr. Wynn has been a member of Shorter’s faculty since 2006, serving as an associate professor of education. He succeeds Dr. Bill Brown, who served as dean since June 2005. “Dr. Wynn brings a wealth of education and leadership experience to this position,” said Dr. Craig Shull, provost. “I am confident he will represent the school with distinction.” Dr. Wynn holds a Ph.D. in social studies education from Georgia State University and a Master of Arts in history and a Bachelor of Arts in history and psychology from the University of West Georgia. |
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Prior to joining the Shorter College faculty, he served as Alumnae Professor of Education and chairman of the education department at Wesylean College in Macon. His public and private school teaching experience includes teaching history in Whitfield County Schools, Carrollton City Schools and at Stratford Academy in Macon, Ga.
A Rome native and graduate of Model High School, Dr. Wynn lives in Rome with his wife, Terri, and their son, Taylor.
Basketball Camp (women’s): June 16-19, 23-26, July 7-10
Summer Arts Institute : June 15-28
Tennis Camp: June 9-12, 16-19, 23-26
NAIA National Championship countdown continues
Although it’s hard to believe, Dec. 20 will be here before we know it. Therefore, progress continues towards Shorter College and Rome-Floyd County hosting the 2008 NAIA National Football Championship game. The Executive Committee for the 2008/2009 NAIA National Football Championship Games announced earlier this month that progress is continuing on the renovation and improvements of Barron Stadium. |
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The visitor side stands received a fresh coat of paint last week, with the home grandstand receiving work over the next few days. The painting of the whole facility should be completed by the beginning of June, including the concession and restroom areas.
The natural Bermuda turf that was planted several weeks ago has already begun to take root and adds to the stadium’s visual makeover. Additionally, the press box is currently being renovated to include increased media seating, and expanded radio and television space.
According to Shorter College Athletic Director and Executive Committee co-chair Bill Peterson, it is anticipated that the entire renovation will be complete by the time the NAIA makes it official site visit in July.
Also earlier this month, the Executive Committee appointed Dawn Tolbert, Shorter’s director of institutional relations, as chair of the Public Relations and Marketing subcommittee.
For additional information, visit www.naianationalchampionship.com.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS
Fall semester classes begin
August 20
Convocation
August 22
Homecoming
September 26-28
If you graduated in a year ending in 3 or 8, this is your class reunion year!
Interested in serving on your class reunion planning committee? Contact the alumni office at cmitchell@shorter.edu
Liberty Mutual: Savings on auto and homeowner’s insurance to Shorter alumni
For a free, no-obligation rate quote, call Beth Blalock at 770) 924-6464 x 206 or e-mail Beth.Blalock@LibertyMutual.com.
"I've switched my homeowner's and automobile insurance to Liberty Mutual. Not only does Shorter receive a portion of my payments, but coupled with the discount for alumni, I've realized an annual savings of more than $1,300. I've also made a new friend in Beth Blalock, who
is Liberty Mutual’s quote representative for Shorter.”
Shorter alumnus Clark Samples (’71)
Shorter College Alumni Association Platinum Plus MasterCard Credit Card
"The Bank of America credit card is a wonderful tool for alumni to promote Shorter through name recognition. Every time I present the card, a new person sees the Shorter College name, and often asks about the college.
Shorter alumna Patsy Drummond (’62)
Travel Benefits: Savings on resort vacation
condominium rentals 
for Shorter alumni
To review available locations and dates as well as booking information, visit www.alumnitravelbenefits.com/shorter.asp or call (888) 729-3842. Use Shorter’s code AGA-002.
"We had a wonderful trip to Disney World! The condo through Alumni Travel Benefits was beautiful; it exceeded our expectations in every way!”
Shorter alumna Tina Chapman (’04)
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