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Friday, November 1, 2013 • Vol. 1, No.7 |
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Founding members of Fort Valley State University’s Global Initiatives Council: Hon. Consul of the Kingdom of Denmark Christopher N. Smith, FVSU President Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith and Judge Bryant Culpepper.
FVSU holds UN Day to increase its international influence
Last week marked a new chapter for Fort Valley State University, an historic, 118-year-old university located near miles of beautiful peach, pecan and walnut orchards in Peach County. To expand its teaching and research mission, FVSU is expanding its push outside of the Southeastern region to attract a wider, international audience. To commemorate United Nations Day, the university hosted “Parade of Nations” on Thursday, Oct. 24. Honorary Consul of Denmark Christopher N. Smith served as the keynote speaker. On that occasion, the university unveiled the future home of its new Global Village, and the launch of its Global Initiatives Council.
Dr.
Sarwan Dhir (right), professor of plant biotechnology and director of Fort
Valley State University’s Center for Biotechnology, shares data with (L to R)
Milton Williams, Derrick Smith and Ashley Norris, all honored as National Role
Models at the 14th National Role Models Conference Sept. 27-29 in
Washington, D.C.
Fort
Valley State students earn award for research efforts
Three Fort Valley State University plant science majors
concentrating in biotechnology received the National Role Model Award at the 14th
annual National Role Models Conference. Ashley Norris, Derrick Smith and
Milton Williams received honors in Washington, D.C. during the conference that
was held Sept. 27-29.
The National Role Models Conference recognizes institutions and
individuals who help promote diversity and support minorities of color in
science and technology fields.
Dr. Sarwan Dhir, professor of plant biotechnology and director of
the FVSU Center for Biotechnology, nominated the students for the award.
Fort
Valley State University President Dr. Ivelaw Griffith cuts the ribbon for the
new Stallworth Biotechnology Building Addition Oct. 21. Faculty from FVSU’s
College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology, FVSU administration and
student leaders attended the event. The building is located adjacent to the
Houston Stallworth Agriculture Research Station on Carver Drive.
President
Griffith and FVSU administrators break ground on the future site for the Family
Development and Quality Child Care Center Complex Oct., 21 on Carver Drive.
Groundbreaking,
ribbon cutting ceremony kick off homecoming week
Fort Valley State University’s annual Homecoming festivities are
not the only cause for excitement during the annual event-filled week.
On Oct. 21, more than 70 faculty, staff, students and local public
officials celebrated the addition of two new facilities with a groundbreaking
and ribbon cutting ceremony on Carver Drive.
The groundbreaking took place for the new Family Development and
Quality Child Care Center Complex. The 10,000-plus square foot complex will
house an auditorium, residential setting for family and consumer science
students and a model child care center. It is scheduled for completion December
2014.
FVSU to hold
Veteran’s Day Ceremony
Our nation’s military personnel help protect American shores by bravely
answering the call to serve. Next week, Fort Valley State University will honor
these courageous servicemen and women during an annual Veteran’s Day ceremony
at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 in the C.W. Pettigrew Center. This year’s
keynote speaker will be Monique C. Washington, an award-winning Retired Master
Sgt.
FVSU alums
donate checks during Homecoming
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Fort Valley State University Wildcat alums are passionate about helping their
alma mater continue its mission to advance education, help its local community
and the world. During the Homecoming half-time celebration, big checks were
delivered to help the university reach its goals. Alums and organizations
donated more almost $210,000 to the campus.
FVSU Alum Spotlight: Chizu Hirata
A session from the Grantsmanship Institute Training Conference.
FVSU to hold Grantsmanship Institute Training Conference
In academia, grant money is vital to funding essential projects that spur innovation and research within the world. The process of obtaining a grant is highly competitive, but those who have the skills to write exceptional proposals have an edge. On Tuesday, Nov. 12, Fort Valley State University’s Office of Sponsored Programs is holding its annual 2013 Grantsmanship Institute Training Conference, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the C. W. Pettigrew Center. This conference will feature informative sessions designed to provide grant seekers with the tools and motivation they will needed to craft winning proposals. This year’s theme is “Thriving on Change."
Homecoming Week Finishes on a High Note
Homecoming Week is a special time on Fort Valley State University’s campus. It’s not only a time to showcase the best the university has to offer, it’s also a time for alums to reconnect with former classmates. It’s also a time for students to take a break from their rigorous classes, let loose and have a good time. Last week, the university celebrated its Homecoming week in style on Oct. 20-26. Read more:
MIT Professor speaks about the state of STEM in America during convocation
Last week, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology physicist delivered a sobering lecture outlining the current climate in academia facing students from underrepresented groups seeking science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related degrees. During Fort Valley State University’s Homecoming Convocation on Oct. 22, Dr. Cardinal Warde, a professor of electrical engineering at MIT, spoke about the challenges facing students who pursued STEM degrees and what colleges could do to keep them in their chosen path.President Griffith Celebrates his 100th Day in Office
This week marks a historic milestone for President Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith. The university leader celebrated his first 100 days in office on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The Fort Valley State University family recognized Dr. Griffith’s benchmark with a special luncheon ceremony in the Presidential Conference Room. Deans, university administrators and students came out in support. In his brief tenure at the university, the president is already making impressive changes.
FVSU's
Founders Day to feature Thurgood Marshall College Fund CEO
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