October 18, 2004
Alcohol Awareness Week features "reverse" town hall meeting Oct. 19
“Alcohol Awareness Week" -- Oct. 18-21 -- in underway with a series of events that blend education, awareness and fun to promote responsible and safe student behavior in relation to alcohol use.
The highlight of the week will be a "reverse" town hall meeting, when a university-
community panel will query students about alcohol use and abuse, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19 in the War Memorial Student Union ballroom.
A panel is usually on the receiving end of questions, but in the table-turning “reverse town hall meeting,” the panel will direct questions to the student audience. Previously, Southeastern has successfully used the “reverse” concept to stimulate discussion and awareness on the topics of alcohol and race relations.
Panelists for the town hall meeting are expected to include Southeastern President Randy Moffett, Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards, 21st Judicial District Attorney Scott Perrilloux and Tangipahoa Parish Coroner Rick Foster. Tom Terrell, director of the University Counseling Center, will moderate.
The event is open to both the campus and community. Students may submit questions in advance to Alcohol Awareness Week chair Jim McHodgkins, assistant dean of student life, at 985-549-3792.
Also scheduled for the week ...
“Wasted Behind the Wheel,” which is described as a visual and interactive education tool designed to promote alcohol and substance abuse awareness, will be open to student and community visitors from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18 in the northwest parking lot of the War Memorial Student Union. The simulator combines real life video footage and simulated motion to illustrate the consequences of driving drunk. It is sponsored by the university’s Campus Activities Board.
After visiting the simulator, students can write their impressions or other messages on a simulated brick wall in the union. Informational handouts on alcohol and drug abuse will also be available.
On Wednesday, Oct. 20, students can visit a poster display on alcohol abuse awareness topics created by students of health studies professor Ralph Wood. The display will be set up in the lobby of the Pennington Student Activity Center.
"Mocktails," a no-alcohol party with food, music and a contest among student organizations to see which can concoct the best non-alcoholic beverage, is scheduled for 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 21, also in the union mall. Prizes will be awarded for best tasting drink, best theme and best decorated booth while students enjoy free music, food and fun at a popular and often zany competition.
For additional information about Alcohol Awareness Week, contact McHodgkins at 985-549-3792.
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Business and Technology
Week scheduled Oct. 25-28
More than 100 guest speakers will share their real-world experiences
with Southeastern students during the College of Business and Technology’s
annual Business and Technology Week Oct. 25-28.
“Business and Technology week brings our college
closer to the community we serve and allows our students to benefit from
the experience of real-world leaders,” said Michael Budden, dean of the
College of Business and Technology. “Guest speakers are outstanding business,
industry and governmental leaders from throughout the region.”
The speakers are from a variety of business
and industry fields and will include CPAs, small business owners, corporate
presidents, engineers, insurance agents, information systems directors,
sales consultants, chief financial officers and more. Among those scheduled
to speak are Sharon Weston Broome, speaker pro tempore for the Louisiana
House of Representatives; Andrew Thomas III of the data management section
of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries; Stanley Dameron,
president of First Guaranty Bank; Lacey Toledano, CEO of the St. Tammany
West Chamber of Commerce; and Glen Runyon, managing director of Pyramid
Consulting, LLC.
Budden said students enrolled in business
classes will be given first priority to attend presentations, which are
scheduled during regular class periods.
"Other interested parties such as students,
faculty, administrators and members of the public are welcome to attend
on a space available basis," he said.
Additional information on Business and
Technology Week is available from College of Business and Technology, 985-549-2258.
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 Whitmore
appointed construction supervisor
Simone Whitmore has been appointed to the new position of construction manager in the Southeastern physical plant. In the position, she will be charged with overseeing new building projects and renovations and interacting closely with architects and contractors involved in university projects, said Stephen Smith, vice president for finance and administration. “We are pleased to have someone like Ms. Whitmore who has extensive experience in site development and project management join our physical plant staff,” said Smith. “She brings with her the wide variety of construction and project management experience that Southeastern needs to effectively coordinate our current and anticipated projects.” A civil engineering graduate of Southern University, Whitmore comes to Southeastern from the Kroger Company in Georgia where she worked as facility engineer, managing new store construction and remodeling projects, working with consultants, and selecting and negotiating with contractors. She has also worked as special projects coordinator with Community Association for the Welfare of School Children in Baton Rouge, planning and coordinating construction and maintenance activities, developing the scope of work for projects, and monitoring contractor progress. Whitmore worked for eight years with ExxonMobil Corporation, most recently as maintenance and repair coordinator in which she supervised a $20 million maintenance budget. She also worked there as a market investment specialist/project engineer, territory manager and project engineer. Table of content |
Nursing students coordinate drunk driving prevention program at Independence High
Students from the School of Nursing will present a drunk driving prevention program at Independence High School on Oct. 21 to show students first-hand what can happen when one gets behind the wheel intoxicated.
Southeastern nursing students chose the program as their “Capstone Project,” a community-based health program required for graduation. School of Nursing seniors are required to design a project that addresses a health problem or concern and to collaborate with the community to implement it.
“Underage drinking and driving is a problem in so many communities,” said senior Ashley Guidry of Abita Springs, one of the students participating in the project. “We are working with many resources to make this event effective in improving the community’s health status and issues.”
This week, the Southeastern nursing students will distribute anonymous surveys to Independence High School students to gather statistics on alcohol use, such as how much and how often high school students drink, if they drive after drinking, and how they purchase alcohol.
On Oct. 21, during the school’s homecoming week, a mock fatal car crash will be staged in the high school’s commons area. The event will simulate the aftermath of a two-car collision involving a drunk driver and three high school friends who have left an after-dance party. The Independence Fire Department, local and state police and Tangipahoa Parish Coroner Rick Foster are participating in the simulation. Drunk driving survivors and the Alliance of Prevention of Underage Drinking will give testimonials following the mock crash.
“After all is said and done, we will distribute another evaluation survey to see if this presentation has changed any of the students’ opinions about drinking and driving and to see if they are willing to change their ways,” said Guidry. “We will also pass out ‘contracts’ for the students to sign that they will give to their best friend -- or someone else special -- stating that they promise not to drink and drive.”
Nursing students also involved in the project coordination and presentation are Leah Carbo, Farrah Wroten and Jill McDowell of Baton Rouge; Ashley Ferrand of Ponchatoula; Ericka Keller and Amanda McCullough of LaPlace; and Hailey Roussel of Lutcher. The students are all enrolled in the School of Nursing’s “Promoting a Healthy Community” lab under the instruction of Catherine Holland.
For additional information call the Southeastern School of Nursing at 1-985-549-2156.
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 St.
Tammany workers overtaken by the poverty, feuding and anarchy of that region
during the Reconstruction period are discussed in the most recent episode
of the Southeastern Channel show "The Florida Parish Chronicles."
The episode, entitled "St. Tammany: Overcoming the Obstacles to Prosperity,"
will debut Wednesday night at 7 p.m. on the Southeastern Channel.
Southeastern Channel documentary focuses on St. Tammany's past, present St. Tammany Parish may now rank as the most prosperous in the state, but it wasn’t always that way, according to the latest episode of the Southeastern Channel’s new documentary series, “The Florida Parish Chronicles.” “St. Tammany Parish: Overcoming Obstacles to Prosperity” reveals how the parish endured centuries of hardship and poverty before enjoying its current day growth and expansion. The new “Florida Parish Chronicles” episode will debut at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20. It will also air at 5 p.m. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. Sunday, and 9 p.m. Monday on the Southeastern Channel on Charter Cable Channel 18. “Many people in this region aren’t aware of St. Tammany’s difficult journey from poverty to prosperity under four different flags,” said Rick Settoon, general manager of the channel and the show’s producer. “This episode is an eye opener and really makes one appreciate St. Tammany’s modern growth.” Host Sam Hyde, director of the Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies and Ford Chair in Regional Studies, narrates a segment following St. Tammany from its pre-historic origins through Indian, French, British, Spanish and finally American governance. The piece traces the parish’s history from the bleak Civil War and Reconstruction periods to the brink of its 20th century prosperity. “No region of the Florida Parishes has experienced as great an economic and cultural transformation as St. Tammany,” Hyde said. “From an impoverished socio-political backcountry in the early 19th century, St. Tammany today stands as a shining example of success achieved through hard work, perseverance, and a geographic location offering progressive opportunities. “This episode highlights indigenous qualities of the parish and the people who’ve helped develop the region,” said Tammy Bourg, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. “The show is certain to stimulate interest in an area that has overcome determined adversity to achieve remarkable success.” In a studio interview, Judge Stephen Ellis of Covington, a noted St. Tammany historian and author, reveals how the parish took huge leaps of progress with the development of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway and the current interstate highway system. In the on-location “Parish Travels” segment, Hyde looks at how two communities, Madisonville and Abita Springs, represent the contrast between St. Tammany’s past and present. Madisonville Mayor Peter Gitz and former Abita Springs Mayor Bryan Gowland explain how the towns have responded to rapid parish growth with efforts to preserve the past. The St. Tammany program is the second episode of the new “Florida Parish Chronicles” series. The first episode, “The Railroad: Transformation of the Backcountry,” covered how building the railroad spawned the development of modern-day Tangipahoa Parish. The program was videotaped and edited by Southeastern Channel staff member Pelle Eriksson. Table of content |
Live webcast of Southeastern Channel now available
A live, around the clock webcast of the Southeastern Channel on Charter Cable Channel 18 is now available on the channel’s award-winning web site, www.selu.edu/tv.
Users can access the webcast through a link at the top right of the channel’s Internet home page.
“Live streaming is currently done by only a few of the top university television channels in the country,” said Provost John Crain. “This provides instant access to our channel programming for viewers outside of the cable broadcast area and an additional means of access for all other viewers.”
Rick Settoon, general manager of the Southeastern Channel, said that the channel’s web site, which recently won an international Axiem Award, will soon make available archived Southeastern Channel programs such as selected documentaries, magazine shows, lectures and musical events along with the university’s news magazine, “Southeastern Times,” and sports show, “The Big Game.” Eventually, university telecourses will also be made available online.
“The university’s information technology department headed by Mike Asoodeh deserves credit for adding these new cyber abilities to the Southeastern Channel website,” Settoon said. “Webmaster Kevin Calmes was instrumental in getting our webcast up and running.”
The Southeastern Channel reaches a potential 92,000 households and 240,000 viewers throughout the north shore region. It can be seen on Charter Cable Channel 18 in Tangipahoa, St. Tammany, and Livingston parishes and on Channel 17 in Washington Parish.
The Southeastern Channel’s broadcast schedule is available on its website, in the Hammond Daily Star, or on the Charter digital cable menu.
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| What's
happening at Fanfare this week?
Check out the Week Three calendar!
Fanfare's final week features lectures, classical music, Missoula Fanfare’s fourth and final week is truly a grand finale. Southeastern’s annual festival of the arts, humanities and sciences has saved some of its best for last, including its popular pops picnic, classical music by stellar campus and guest ensembles, a children’s theater favorite, and a trio of free lectures. The first of the lectures will be presented at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27, by Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu. Landrieu, an aficionado of the arts, will address the role of the arts in Louisiana. Landrieu was elected Louisiana’s lieutenant governor in 2003 in his first bid for statewide public office. Previously, he served for 16 years in the Louisiana House of Representatives in the seat once held by his sister, U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, and his father, former New Orleans Mayor and U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Moon Landrieu. As a state representative, Landrieu led efforts to reform Louisiana's juvenile justice system, repeal the Orleans Parish “amusement tax,” and fund the Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium of New Orleans. He has been a practicing attorney for 15 years and is the president of International Mediation & Arbitration, Ltd. He is a member of the Supreme Court Task Force on Alternative Dispute Resolution, which was responsible for developing the pilot mediation program in Orleans Parish. Landrieu is trained in mediation and negotiation by the Harvard Law School Negotiation Project, the American Arbitration Association, and the Attorney Mediator's Institute. He has also taught alternative dispute resolution as an adjunct professor at Loyola University Law School. On a lighter note, Fanfare’s final week includes the last two lectures in the “Then and Now” series sponsored annually by the department of history and political science. Department head William Robison, an historian of early modern England, will continue the tradition of wrapping up the series with a talk that combines “scholarship and silliness” to give a nod to Halloween. At 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 29 in Pottle Music Building Auditorium, he will present “Pagans, Piety, and Pumpkins: The Horrifying, Holy and Horticultural Histories of Halloween.” Robison said he will examine the pagan origins of Halloween, its incorporation into the Christian liturgical year, its place in popular culture, “and its relationship to the most sincere of vegetables.” “Rumors of free candy will be substantiated,” he said. “Regarding other rumors … well, wait and see!” Later that evening, “Then and Now” will bring back yet another tradition – but with a brand new twist. English professor Wade Heaton is widely known as “Togaman” for his presentations combining facts about Greek and Roman history and culture with authentic reproductions of the ancient world’s garb from togas to weapons. This year, Heaton has moved his Togaman lecture to the evening in order to present the complete array of his Greek and Roman facts and fashion. And before the 7 p.m. lecture begins in the Pottle Music Building Auditorium, he will host “Tailgating with Togaman” at 6 p.m. at the adjacent Pottle Performance Circle. “Since it’s a Friday night before a home football game, we’re having what you could call a Louisiana fall football version of an ancient Roman feast,” Heaton said. “There will be tailgating food such as hotdogs and jambalaya, music, belly-dancing by Bayou Shimmy from Baton Rouge, and Jove-knows-what other surprises.” Guests for the tailgating and lecture are invited to come in Halloween costume – “and it doesn’t have to be togas,” Heaton added. Also during Fanfare’s final week Read more ... Table of content |
 Danceworks
to present Rapunzel
Danceworks will contribute the classic tale of Rapunzel – with a twist – to Fanfare, the university's annual celebration of the arts, Oct. 29. The original production that puts an edge on the original fairy tale is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Vonnie Borden Theatre. Created by Southeastern English faculty member Alan Marsh, Rapunzel retells the story of the damsel with long hair, but this version of the fairy tale character embraces many contemporary entanglements. Director and Southeastern dance professor Martie Fellom said Rapunzel’s choreography was designed with original and creative movement motifs which depict the colorful, larger-than-life characters who intermingle with Rapunzel. Choreographers are Southeastern students Micah Richerand of Folsom, Kristin Brooke Johnson of Oakdale and Jarrod Cashe of Hammond. They will also perform in the production – Richerand as the lead character, Cashe as “The Friend” and Johnson as “Lordeur.” Rounding out the cast of characters is Vanessa Seaux of Duson and Brittney Barlow and Jerica Robinson of Ponchatoula as “Vanities Coffeurs”; Thurman Fields of Deridder, Jada Foret of Lockport, Tricia Rigsby of Holden and Misty Schoen of Covington as “Reflections”; and Amanda Kinsey of Kenner, Shiloh Klein of Morgantown, and Sharonda Williams of LaPlace as “Syncophants.” The crew includes Dennis H. Swain as costume designer, Jason Calmes as costume assistant, lighting design by Ellen Sovkoplas and sound production by Todd Delaney. Rapunzel’s wig was created by Anastasia Wesley and the production poster was designed by Bianca Chumley. Tickets for Rapunzel are $5 for adults, $3 for senior citizens, Southeastern faculty, staff and alumni and non-Southeastern students. Admission is free for Southeastern students, with their university I.D. Table of content |
Office of Public Health sponsors HIV-AIDS forum
The Office Of Public Health will host an HIV Aids forum from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Oct. 20
in the War Memorial Student Union, room 223. The forum, conducted by Chiquita Covington of the Office of Public Health's New Orleans Office, is open to anyone who is interested in finding out more about behaviors which cause the spread of HIV and Aids.
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This week in the Center
for Faculty Excellence
Oct. 20, noon-1 p.m.: Brown Bag -- "Research Support: How Can
the Center Help You?," Tinsley Hall, room 103. Bring your lunch, a friend,
and great ideas! Drinks and dessert will be provided!
Oct. 20, 2-4 p.m.: Video -- "Creating
Engaged Learning Environments for Today's Students," Tinsley Hall, room
103
Oct. 21, 1-2 p.m.: FrontPage Workshop.
Hands-on development of surveys/internet forms. For reservations, call
ext. 5791 or email center@selu.edu.
Nov. 10, noon-2 p.m.: Lyceum Lights: Gail
Hood, associate professor of visual arts, and John Valentino, assistant
professor of visual arts. Make your reservation now. RSVP the Center (ext.
5791 or center@selu.edu) by Nov. 5
Nov. 3, 1-3 p.m.: New Faculty Workshop
Series: Portfolio Fair -- Are you a candidate for Three-Year Review or
Tenure/Promotion? Are you new to the process and would like information?
Visit the Professional Portfolio Fair Wednesday, Nov. 3, anytime between
1-3 p.m., Tinsley Hall room 103. Sample portfolios will be on display.
Experienced faculty will be available to answer your questions. Pick
up some tips on how to present your "Best Works"!
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Kinesiolgy and
Health Studies sponsors Halloween "Hal Mummy" Fun Run
Come one, come all! Southeastern's first annual Kinesiology and Health
Studies Halloween "Hal Mummy" 5K/Family Fun Run will be held on Friday,
Oct. 29. The fun run, which will benefit the American Red Cross, will begin
at 6 p.m. All ages are welcome.
Registration for the 5K run is $15 per person
(includes a t-shirt). Family Fun Run registration is $10 per person (no
t-shirt included). A Family package is $25 and includes four entries for
the Family Fun Run, two entries for the 5K run and two t-shirts.
Those interested in participating can contact
Dr. Keri Diez, 985-549-3800, or Dr. Christine Merckx, 985-549-2129.
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Small Business Development
Center upcoming events
Here is a list of some of the upcoming seminars sponsored by the Small
Business Development Center. All of the events are free and will take place
at the Southeast Louisiana Business Center, 1514 Martens Drive. For more
information or to register, contact Sandy Summers at 985.549.3831 or sbdc@selu.edu.
Tuesday, Oct. 19: How to Start a Small
Business, 9-11 a.m.. The class will include the steps crucial to starting
a business, from licenses and permits to business plan, budgeting, and
more.
Friday, Nov. 5: 2004 Federal/State
E-File Seminar, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.. The free half-day workshop is designed
for business owners and their employees who are looking for the latest
updates in the e-filing program, form changes, how to handle rejects, notice
resolutions, how to use e-services to your advantage, and more.
Friday, Nov. 5: Tax Form 990, 2-3:30
p.m. Form 990 is a unique information return used by the IRS and most state
agencies to regulate tax-exempt organizations. The seminar will provide
an overview of the major sections of Form 990 and an explanation of the
most common filing errors. There will also be a brief overview of the requirements
and application procedure for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
Thursday, Nov. 18: Consumer Driven
Health Plans, 9-11 a.m. Co-hosted by Gilsbar Inc., the seminar will
detail the benefits of consumer driven health plans, who is eligible to
participate, how to enroll in a health savings account and the tax benefits.
Pre-registration is required.
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Fall 2004 Sponsored
Research workshops schedule
The following workshops will be provided free of charge during the
fall 2004 semester. To reserve a place, please register with the Office
of Sponsored Research and Programs at 985-549-5312 or madelmann@selu.edu.
All workshops are scheduled on Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. in Tinsley Hall room
103.
Oct. 19 – Writing a Successful Grant
Proposal. Proven “key” elements of successful grant proposals, along with
helpful hints for developing an outstanding proposal will be discussed.
Southeastern PIs will share information/advice from their experiences.
Oct. 26 – Preparing the Proposal Budget.
This workshop will provide guidance in constructing a realistic budget
that works. Personnel, fringe, travel, supplies, operating costs, acquisitions,
and indirect costs are some of the categories that will be covered.
Kinds of cost sharing/matching fund items will also be discussed.
Nov. 9 – Completing the “Forms.” This
session will provide direction on completing the university’s internal
routing form, agency cover page, and numerous assurance and compliance
forms.
Nov. 23 – Administering Your Grant
Award. Now that you have an award, what’s next? Knowing how to coordinate
with Grants Accounting, Human Resources, and Purchasing at Southeastern
will make the administration of a grant easier. Representatives of these
offices will be on hand to provide information on procedures and to answer
questions.
Nov. 30 – Advice from PIs and Looking
At Compliance Issues. Join us for an informal discussion with current PIs
to share their experiences, learn helpful hints, and find out what mistakes
to avoid. This session will also address compliance issues.
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This week in athletics
The Southeastern soccer and volleyball teams return home, each hosting
a pair of Southland Conference matchups during this week in Southeastern
Athletics.
The Lady Lion soccer team (9-7, 5-4 SLC) currently
sits in fourth place in the league standings with three league matches
left. On Friday, Southeastern hosts conference foe McNeese State at 4:30
p.m. and will be looking to complete the series sweep of the Cowgirls.
The Southeastern Student Government Association and Southeastern’s student
fan organization the MANEiacs will sponsor the “Crowd the Complex”
promotion in conjunction with Friday’s match. Free food and drinks will
be available and in addition, the student organization which brings the
most people will win $100 for their group. A halftime contest will also
be held, with contestants having the opportunity to win a prize if they
can score on Southeastern’s mascot, Roomie. On Sunday, Southeastern will
host league-leading Stephen F. Austin at 2 p.m. Sunday will be “Bogalusa
Soccer Association and STYSA Day” at the Southeastern Soccer Complex.
The Southeastern volleyball team (8-11, 3-8
SLC) will look to claw its way back into the Southland Conference race
this week. On Tuesday, the Lady Lions host Nicholls State at 7 p.m. in
the University Center. On Thursday, the Lady Lions take a break from SLC
action, playing at Grambling at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Stephen F. Austin visits
the University Center for a 4 p.m. Southland Conference matchup.
The Southeastern cross country team will be
back in action this week, competing in their final tuneup meet before the
Southland Conference Championships on Nov. 1. The Lions and Lady Lions
will participate in the SLC Pre-Conference Meet on Monday in Port Arthur,
Texas.
Monday, October 18
Cross Country, at SLC Pre-Conference Meet,
Port Arthur, Texas, All Day
Tuesday, October 19
Volleyball, vs. Nicholls State, University
Center, 7 p.m.*
Thursday, October 21
Volleyball, at Grambling, Grambling, La.,
7 p.m.
Friday, October 22
Soccer, vs. McNeese State, Southeastern Soccer
Complex, 4:30 p.m.*
- Crowd the
Complex sponsored by SGA and MANEiacs
- Student organization
that brings the most people will win $100 for their group
- Free food
and drinks for Southeastern students
Saturday, October 23
Volleyball, vs. Stephen F. Austin, University
Center, 4:30 p.m.*
Sunday, October 24
Soccer, vs. Stephen F. Austin, Southeastern
Soccer Complex, 2 p.m.*
* Denotes Southland Conference contest
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Professional activities
Dr. Claudia Salcedo (Foreign Languages and Literature) recently
presented a paper entitled "Comparing beginning Spanish students taught
in the language lab to those taught in the classroom" at the American Association
of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) International Conference
held in Acapulco, Mexico.
Robin Norris (English) presented a paper entitled
"Not Dead but Weeping: The Seven Sleepers in Anglo-Saxon England" at the
Southeastern Medieval Association conference in Charleston, S.C. on Oct.
15.
Heather O’Connell (English) presented
a paper at the Gulf South History and Humanities Conference in Mobile,
Ala., Oct. 7-9. In the paper titled, "The Southern Food Experience: From
the Table to the Paper," student writing was analyzed to highlight common
themes that arise when southerners write about food.
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