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Brody crosses Iran's border while Carrie denies that he's the father of her baby.
Filmmaker Mark Mori landed a rare gem while interviewing the late Bettie Page for his new documentary about the late pin-up - she confirmed she had spent time in an asylum.
All Roads Lead To Katrina...
What would this G-rated 'Anchorman' film be about?
Sinead O'Connor has bashed her native Ireland in a new online journal, revealing she feels "lonely" living there.
Politically-outspoken rapper M.I.A. had an unusual guest lined-up for her concert in New York on Friday (01Nov13) - she opened the show with a live video transmission from WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
What happened in the episode "Fearful Pranks Ensue."
Pop superstar Cher admits she was not shocked when Phil Spector ended up in prison because his early life was so troubled.
ABC's new spinoff series just aired, and we're into it
Five tracks which don't exactly scream Billboard chart-topper.
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Chapter 28: The Charlotte Papers
Here is the complete documentation of possibly my greatest creative loss. But my loss was nothing compared to what befell E.B. "Andy" White. Letters from him and his wife indicate the depressing effect the debacle had on his health. I know one thing for sure. No one ever saw the storyboard we created. No one rejected it. It was irrelevant to the powers that ignored it.
Charlotte began spinning with all eight legs. Right off the bat, Andy White started sending me some wonderful material. I can never be sure that he would have accepted my screenplay of his book; he was obviously put off by what little he saw of my preliminary development. But I believe that if only I was allowed to work with him personally, on the basis of our positive personal relationship, that the small conflicts could have been worked out, compromise could have been arrived at, and a far truer version of his work would have reached the screen. Here are the letters that tell why this didn't happen. They are all authentic. I have the originals on file. They are not modified, but they are excerpted for space. Nothing is omitted that would change the meaning or intent, only personal small talk is left out. My short notes between the letters will provide background information. The letters are chronological, so you can get an idea of how the project developed.
December 20, 1970
Dear Gene:
This morning I unearthed a script I began, years back, when it seemed as though CHARLOTTE'S WEB was going to be filmed live. I remember when you were here your saying that perhaps a good way to start the film would be with the birth of Wilbur in the hoghouse. That's the way this thing starts, so I'll send it along with this letter, on the chance that there might be something in it that proves useful.
If you do start with the birth of Wilbur, I can give you a quick rundown of what actually happens at a farrowing– I've been there. The sow (enormous) lies on her side. She does not thrash about. The farmer sits nearby. As each tiny pig arrives, he picks it up and puts it in a box, for warmth. He ends up with a boxful of pigs. They are practically noiseless at this stage. After the sow has passed the afterbirth, she is still on her side. Sows have two rows of teats, usually ten in all---five and five. This means that when she is on her side there is an upper level and a lower level. She sometimes has to hitch herself over more onto her back in order to expose the lower level for the convenience of her children. When she is ready to feed the young ones, she utters short grunts in a low-pitched voice. The little pigs get the message, and the farmer ladles them out of the box. They instinctively stay together and line up like a squad of miniature soldiers. The corporal pays a visit to his mother's nose, where he delivers a short speech of encouragement, emphasizing the beauty of breasts and of milk. Then he returns to the squad, and pretty soon there is an assault on the mother, the young pigs rooting busily at her breasts as though they were digging for truffles. No milk as yet. Then the pigs start milling about, each seeking an advantageous position and the Teat Supreme. The forward teats on a sow are more productive than the hind ones---hence that old American phrase, "suck hind tit." After a while, with the sow still emitting her come-on grunts, the pigs settle into a formation, each, pig with his mouth around a faucet, the pigs of the upper level literally on top of the pigs of the lower level. A novice, viewing this happy scene, might suppose that the nursing has begun and that the pigs are getting nourished. Not so. But all of a sudden, as though a switch had been thrown, the milk starts to flow and the pigs sag back on their haunches and receive the gift of life.
Most farrowing pens have a low guard rail around the perimeter---about a foot above the floor and a foot out from the walls. This lessens the chance of the sow's crushing a pig when she takes it into her head to lie down.
I think you are right that the picture should have a nostalgic tone and a New England look. I also love your idea of showing a spider spinning her web as the introductory material. If you have any difficulty finding a good web-making film, Yale might put you onto one, because Yale is the bailiwick of that great arachnologist Alexander Petrunkevitch. (He may be dead, but alive or dead, he is top man in the spider world.)
I've had a gloomy time lately, with a lot of head trouble. I went to Waterville for a neurological exam and submitted to a "brain scan," which is a nuclear test and made me feel a whole lot worse. Twice a day I got out to the barn and put my head in traction, using a boat anchor, a length of clothesline, and a halter. I sometimes think a hangman's noose would be quicker and easier, but I don't know how to tie one.
We've had plenty of wintry weather and a good cover of snow. And I must leave you now and begin untangling last year's strings of Christmas tree lights. I still haven't rounded up any pictures of New England scenes for you but will try to get going on it.
Best regards and good hunting in 1971.
Gene - You continue to refere to Charlote's Web as a failure, yet I cannot see how it was a failure on your part. You took a chance and did your very best to make sure it happened, and it's definantly not a failure on your part. You made sure you were financially covered. Plus you got to dream of that beautiful picture and work with E.B. White. Both of which are very good things that would not have happened had you not tried. All in all, I think you came out above where you started. You were a success. The failure was with the creepy dishonest business men (who will never really appreciate art any way).

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I've been busy reviewing the ThunderBolt by HTC this week. It's Verizon's first 4G LTE phone and sports a spacious 4.3-inch touchscreen. There are quite a few interesting features. For starters, the phone comes loaded with some fun apps such as RockBand and Bitbop, an online video repository of TV shows and videos that can be streamed directly on the phone or downloaded to watch later. Additionally, these apps aren't exactly preloaded so if you want them you'll need to download them when you launch the application. Plus there's a Verizon App store as well as the Android market, so you have even more places to get apps.
RockBand is just a fun game and a good way to get accustomed to using the screen. While Bitbop has a nice variety of shows you can watch and some nifty management features, but I was particularly impressed with the streaming quality. You could easily download some shows to watch on a plane. This is where the phone's built-in kickstand really comes in to play. Just imagine using it to watch a show on the tray table in front of you.
Another plus are some of the enhancements found in the HTC Sense overlay. There are more ways to customize your phone and the keyboard has an important improvement: arrow keys. The arrow keys are great because they let you easily maneuver through text you've already entered. The touchscreen keyboard is still spacious and the predictive text function still works well. You can also use the arrows to choose the correct word or tap it at the top of the screen. This definitely speeds up input. While the ThunderBolt by HTC doesn't come with the popular SWYPE keyboard it's really not missed.
I haven't had a chance to try out the 4G or really put the battery through its paces, but that will be included in the full review that should be up next week. In the meantime, check out the video below for an overview of the cell phone's UI. If you have any questions about the phone, leave a comment below and I'll do my best to answer them.


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I load up the server and when i enter it kicks me back to the select server menu,when it did it brings up 'bin/config.binCfgGlasses.bink_reconwrap_acu' what is that and how do i fix it?
I load up the server and when i enter it kicks me back to the select server menu,when it did it brings up 'bin/config.binCfgGlasses.bink_reconwrap_acu' what is that and how do i fix it?
Check your player profile from the main menu and remove the glasses.
That did not work.
I did a year ago and i did recently but neither are currently installed.
hm weird. can you please upload your rpt to a temp hoster and put the link
I'm having the exact same problem. I just reinstalled the game and so far I can't join any multiplayer servers. I used Green Man Gaming's Capsule to download and launch Arma II, but no addons have been installed. It goes so far as downloading the mission and other essential files, going to the loading screen, loading, and then jumping right back to the multiplayer server browser. Here's a copy of the .RPT file.
Sorry for the butchered link, but it's being a pain and won't let me post it normally.
Hm the rpt looks fine for you. Please delete the file, try to connect a server and fail, exit and post the rpt again.
Ok, deleted the old file, joined a server, downloaded the mission, loaded.. aaaand... went right back to the server select screen. Again, no error messages or anything. Here's the new file.
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Ok, I think I figured it out. There's something wrong with the BattleEye. Every time I try to join a new game, it says that BattleEye initiation has failed. Going to try reinstalling once again to see if that helps.
Reinstalled Arma 2, restarted the computer, but I still have the same problem. Noticed this time that there was no message in game when joining about BattleEye initiation failing. It simply booted me back to the server select like usual. Not sure if it's BattleEye now..


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It is probably a bit selfish of me to do this, but, I am in need of guidance/help. I have been struggling with my faith and relationship with Christ lately, and it feels like I've been drifting away from Him, and the faith. Like I'm falling. What should I do?
Ken, seek out other of faith! Remember, where two or three are gathered in His name, there is He in their midst!
Go to a prayer meeting, meet with your confessor, sit in and watch choir practice, go to a shelter and volunteer,wshatever or wherever there are other Christians. I've just returned from a gathering of CM folks in Phoenix, and I feel my faith even more strengthened by the sharing of God's love.
Yes, exactly what Beverly said! seek and act
Go where ever you think God is at this moment, today, and do whatever needs to be done while you are there,
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listen and then add your voice, walk beside them and you will find you are walking beside Christ....... once again.
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Eternal Father, we come together in agreement and we ask for the gift of faith and confidence in that faith. Please give her hope and please send her little confirmations so she knows how much you love her, in Jesus name, and during this year of faith may she rediscover the joy of her faith. Amen.


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Board of Trustees 2013
and Dr. Maimon
Dr. Maimon and Board Chair Jack Beaupre
Faculty and staff enjoyed a delicious luncheon and holiday celebration
hosted by the Board of Trustees and President Maimon on Friday.
Elaine P. Maimon expressed the gratitude of the board and administration for all
the hard work accomplished in 2013 and all the great things to come in
Attendees had the opportunity to relax with friends and colleagues and enjoy some egg nog. Some even took to the dance floor.
Dr. Elaine P. Maimon and Ricca Louissaint |
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Image Attachment: (Left and right) Wyvon Blackwell, Lecturer Department of Nursing; Cathy Moynihan, Market Manager, Chicago South/Walgreen's Healthcare Clinic; Nancy MacMullen, Nursing Department Chair; Elizabeth Cada, Dean of the College of Health and Human Services; Deborah Bordelon, GSU Provost; Donna Calvin, Assistant Professor, Family Nurse Practitioner Coordinator
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Last Thursday night, GSU showed Chicago what an illuminated university looks like. 'Illumination' was the theme for the night as The Chicago Tribune brought its radio show, Chicago Live! to electrifying life on stage at our very own Center for Performing Arts.
An enthusiastic crowd sat mesmerized as host Rick Kogan interviewed editors and newsmakers with his characteristic wit. Guests included Tribune's Watchdog Editor, George Papajohn; outspoken WGN radio hosts Kathy O'Malley and Judy Markey; Broadway parody act Team StarKid; blues icon Otis
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Clay; the Second City Comedy Troupe and world-renowned glassmaker and honorary GSU degree recipient Charles Lotton.
In fact, Mr. Kogan said, "Hands down…..the largest crowd we have ever had for any Chicago Live! show." That's right. History was made here; a fitting accomplishment in a year when GSU is undergoing a renaissance and about to make history welcoming its first freshman class.
At a pre-performance reception, benefiting the GSU Promise scholarship fund, Dr. Maimon eloquently
Charles Lotton and
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shared her thoughts about the evening, "A great university and a great newspaper have something in common. They both illuminate truth and educate citizens. We are so pleased to be partnering with The Chicago Tribune on Chicago Live! for the second time, and when you do something twice it's a tradition. So, we'll just plan on welcoming them back every year." All in attendance cheered at the idea, and as they say history has a way of repeating itself.
The 'illumination' theme continued in the Center for Performing Arts' lobby, where for the first time, a one-of-a-kind glass chandelier and accompanying shades, created and donated by Charles Lotton, was lit in front of a crowd of over one hundred people.
The evening, while entertaining, also provided a rare education opportunity for students who were given special writing assignments, and whose work may be chosen to be published in The Chicago Tribune.
If you missed it, check out photos from the night at https://www.facebook.com/govstate.
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Dr. Wagner and President Maimon
The GSU Veterans Writing Group presented their stories at an oral reading and reception recently. Veterans from WWII, Vietnam and the Gulf War shared the stories they produced during the writing workshops. "Hell on Wheels," a short documentary on a WWII veteran and his armored tank division was also screened. The documentary was filmed, produced and edited by Robin Thompson, English faculty and Veterans Writing Group coordinator.
Presenters included Larry Szulczewski, Timothy Nelson, Dick Gilbert and Bural Wilkerson.
The Veterans Writing Groups was supported by a grant from Intellectual Life Committee. Veterans interested in participating in future writing workshops should contact Robin Thompson at email@example.com or 708.534.4581.
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The Intellectual Life Grants fund up to $500 for events taking place between January 21 and May 11, 2014 that promote and increase awareness of the arts, humanities and other intellectual topics of universal interest. Please be on the lookout for events related to these grants that might include lecture series, faculty research salons, workshops, panel discussions, film screenings, exhibits, presentations in local communities and field trips.
Members of the Intellectual Life Committee are: Catherine Brady, Melanie Ellexson, Elizabeth Johnson, Sang, Lee, Lydia Morrow Ruetten, Daniel Nearing, David Rhea and Patricia Robey.
"We would like to thank everyone who applied for a spring 2014 grant, and look forward to a variety of events and programing this spring," offered committee chair Morrow Ruetten. For more information about the Intellectual Life Committee, please contact her at email@example.com.
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Students learn better when they engage in and reflect upon meaningful community service. Service learning offers students the opportunity to make connections between the classroom and the community. Learn how to incorporate service learning into your course at Service Learning 101, a workshop on November 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in A2110.
Caron Jacobson, Faculty in Residence 2013 - 2014, will outline the basics of service learning. Following this brief overview, a panel of GSU faculty will discuss their experiences and projects, and offer recommendations.
Bring your lunch and join this important discussion. For more information, contact Caron Jacobson, Faculty in Residence, or Teri Sosa, Director Faculty Scholarship and Teaching Center.
Dr. Jennifer Armstrong |
Hongxia (Mary) Ma |
Nineteen suburban women executives were recognized for success in their careers and their ability to inspire others at the 2013 Influential Women in Business awards ceremony last Thursday. The event was sponsored by the Daily Herald Business Ledger in partnership with the National Association of Women Business Owners-Chicago Area Chapter and the Women's Innovation Network.
Hongxia (Mary) Ma, director, Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at Governors State University was one of the honorees.
Congratulations, Mary Ma!
Black History Month is approaching quickly and Student Life is making plans to
observe and celebrate during this month of February. To help make these events
informative, meaningful and enjoyable, Student Life is looking for volunteers
to serve on planning committee.
The first planning team meetings for Black History Month is
Thursday, November 14, at 11 a.m., and Wednesday, November 20, at 1 p.m. Planning
team members can choose which meeting to attend. Both meetings take place in
the Student Life Meeting room (A2110).
Students are invited to be team members and share their ideas. For more
information, contact Vanessa Newby,
Director, Diversity and Wellness, at 708.534.4551.
All proceeds were donated to Faye's Light, a local cancer organization providing quality of life services to those currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Faye's Light is a 501(c)3, not-for-profit organization, located in East Hazel Crest.
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GSU will serve as the site of the fall Upper Mid-West National Colligate Table Tennis Association Tournament on Saturday
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Congratulations to Nisha Mehta, Uzma Saleha and Josephine Anetekhai, second year Master of Health Administration students. They represented GSU and the College of Health and Human Services' Health Administration program at the National Association of Health Services Executives' Annual Everett V. Fox Student Case Analysis and Presentation Competition. This year's competition was held October 15-18 in Miami, during NAHSE's 28th Annual Educational Conference.
Graduate students from 21 university Health Care Management programs from across the United States competed in this event.
Our team represented GSU well, progressing in the competition all the way to the semi-final round. This meant our team was ahead of more than half of all the other teams, winning each of our team members a monetary award. Three of the Illinois teams placed in the competition: UIC finished in fifth place and Rush in first place.
Serving as "coach" for the GSU MHA students was Dr. Rupert M. Evans, Sr., DHA, MPA, FACHE, Associate Professor, Chair and Program Director for GSU's Department of Health Administration.
The Case Competition is a scholarship program that utilizes the case study methodology of teaching to provide graduate students with an educational experience that enhances their problem analysis and presentation skills. Team members are given a unique case study and are charged with applying their knowledge and experience to analyze the diverse and real situations facing the healthcare organization featured in the case. The teams are given the specific facts and raw data related to the case, from which they are expected to reach decisions as outlined in the case assignment. The team then presents its case findings and recommendations before a panel of judges representing leaders in the healthcare field.
Past cases have been modeled after organizations such as Kaiser Permanente, Mayo Clinic, Catholic Health Initiatives, Trinity Health System, University of Maryland Medical System, HCA, UnitedHealth Group and most recently, G.E. Healthcare. This year Kaiser Permanente was the sponsor of the case.
Come early for story time at 1 p.m. with Lynne Clayton. Includes complimentary hot apple cider and cinnamon donuts! Tickets are just $10.
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James Flagg recently joined the GSU community as Coordinator
for Veterans and Military Personnel. He most recently served as Veterans
Affairs Representative and Admissions Counselor at Robert Morris University.
Flagg brings great experience to GSU. He is a veteran of the Illinois National
Guard and is involved in the community. He co-chaired the annual Illinois
Warrior Summit & Welcome Home Celebration and has appointments to the
Illinois Secretary of State Veterans' Advisory Council and to the City of
Chicago Advisory Council on Veterans Affairs.
Don't let the flu catch you unprepared. Get vaccinated against flu on October 29, from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m., in E-Lounge.
Free flu shots will be available to state employees, retirees, survivors and
university staff with health insurance through the Quality Care Health Plan or
State-sponsored managed care plan. Employees who have opted out of health
coverage through the state are not eligible.
To receive the seasonal vaccination at no charge:
• Each employee must present his/her state health insurance card and his/her
state ID card.
• Each retiree must present his/her state health insurance card and another
form of ID.
The following are not eligible for free flu shots: dependents, spouses,
contractual workers, consultants and students. Employees who have opted out of
health coverage through the state are not eligible.
Mentors are needed for the 2nd Annual Student Leadership Institute
for undergraduate students and the Graduate Leadership Scholars program for
graduate students.
on national best practices for leadership education, the Student Leadership Institute is a distinctive
co-curricular certificate program designed for students seeking leadership
development opportunities that will contribute to their personal development
and help achieve their leadership potential. Mentors enhance the program by
providing students with individualized feedback about their leadership
development while using Kouzes and Posner's Five
Practices of Exemplary Student Leadership as a foundation.
GSU faculty and staff are invited to volunteer to serve as a SLI Leadership
Mentor. Mentors will be selected based on the needs of the student
participants. Find the Mentor Volunteer
Form at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SLIMentors. Complete and submit it with a brief
biography by November 1.
The majority of West Lot 2 will be closed beginning Tuesday,
October 22nd for installation of the housing project sanitary sewer line. The
closure may last up to six weeks. Facilities will continue to provide
additional information as it becomes available from the contractor.
All other parking lots will remain open during this time and
we encourage use of available spaces in East Lot 3 with access to the main
building through F and G buildings.
We regret the inconvenience and appreciate your patience
while this necessary installation is made on campus. For further information,
please contact the Facilities Development and Management office at 708.534.4515
or on campus ext. 4515.
Employees of GSU are reminded to complete the annual online
ethics training before the deadline of November 14, 2013, at 7 p.m. Each
employee received a letter through the mail to their homes and one through
interoffice mail at the university with instructions on how to log on and
complete the training. Completing the training is a requirement of employment
by the State of Illinois.
For more information, call Human Resources at 708.534.4929.
Student Senate elections will take place this week for "Student-at-Large" senator positions, college vacancies and the IBHE Student Representative. All voting will be online and available 24 hours using an independent voting source.
Students are urged to cast their ballot. Access online voting system at http://eballot4.votenet.com/govst.
Registration for Intersession (the term between the end of Fall semester and the beginning of Spring semester) begins today. Register for Intersession classes online through the Student Portal. Registration for Intersession classes ends on December 9, 2013. For more information, contact the Registrar's Office at 708.534.4500 or email@example.com.
Registration for Spring 2014 classes begins today through the Student Portal. Registration for the Spring 2014 semester ends on January 25, 2014. For more information, contact the Registrar's Office at 708.534.4500 or email@example.com.
The Family Development Center has programs for children of
all ages. The FDC is currently enrolling for half-day preschool, for children
age 3-5, in morning or afternoon sessions. Half-day sessions are FREE!
Contact the FDC today and your child could start in a high quality NAEYC
accredited preschool as early as next week.
Do you need full time childcare? The FDC has a few openings
for preschool childcare. This program has preschool in the morning, lunch and a
nap and childcare in the afternoon. Childcare payments apply.
If your child isn't old enough for preschool, the FDC has
full time childcare in our Early Head Start childcare program for children age six
weeks to three years old. If full time child care isn't needed, but you want
help with parenting questions and support, the FDC can provide home-based
services to you and your child.
For the pregnant woman, there is a free prenatal
program to provide support and education so you have a healthy baby. The best
thing with the prenatal program – your child is guaranteed a spot in full time
childcare after the birth so you can back to work or school.
Call 708.235.7300 for more information.
Dr. Gokce Sargut, Assistant Professor of Management presented at the Center for Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science Workshop on Algorithmic Information Fusion and Data Mining at Rutgers University on September 20, 2013.
His presentation on Organizations and Environmental Complexity provided a brief introduction to conceptual tools and perspectives that organizational scholars, strategists and social scientists have developed in the ongoing exploration of how organizations can manage environmental complexity.
According to Dr. Sargut, "In order to facilitate organizational adaptation, managers need to make fundamental changes in how they make strategic decisions. This requires renewed emphasis on alternative forecasting methods, mitigating risks, determining tradeoffs and ensuring the diversity of thought." Some of the concepts that covered included unintended consequences, rare events, irreversibility, loose-coupling and redundancies, anticipation and resilience and organizational sensemaking.
Chair Beaupre thanked the administration for "becoming a great hope for fixing the problems in higher education and providing examples for others." He specifically mentioned innovations such as the DDP program, capital development plans, and the construction of Prairie Place, GSU's first student residence. "We are in a position to give students a financially acceptable option for higher education."
Dr. Maimon appreciated the recognition and acknowledged the hard work of the administration, faculty, and staff – and the commitment of the Board of Trustees. "Success depends on an independent Board supporting the work of the University. We are ahead of the curve with Renaissance 2014," Dr. Maimon commented. "We are thinking outside of traditional frames of reference. We are building a University of Big Ideas."
The Board voted unanimously and historically to approve the expansion of recreation and athletics at GSU. The expansion will be phased in over the next five years.
To further the University's positive momentum, Dr Maimon announced strategic planning beyond Strategy 2015—to Strategy 2020. The metaphor of clear vision is purposeful. Executive Vice President Gebe Ejigu and Provost Deborah Bordelon will convene a broad based committee of faculty, staff, and administration for the strategic update. The committee will report regularly to the Board of Trustees.
The Board approved the appointment of Trustee Brian Mitchell as the GSU representative to the Civil Service Merit Board. They passed a resolution authorizing differential tuition rates for international students from partner colleges and universities. This action reflects the increased number of agreements between GSU and educational institutions in other countries. Trustee Tyson commended the administration for establishing these international partnerships.
Dr. McQuade is a Professor of English at University of California, Berkeley. He teaches writing, American literature, and American studies. He has written, edited, and co-edited numerous books on writing, American literature, American culture, and advertising. He is the former Chair of the Board of the National Writing Project, which for over three decades has educated K-12 teachers on writing across the curriculum (WAC). He is also a master teacher.
Dr. McQuade will lead GSU faculty and staff in a series of lively activities appropriate to Renaissance 2014. WAC was initiated at GSU in the 1990's and is now ready for rebirth and renewal. Professor McQuade will assist in bringing this conversation to the campus as a whole.
In the morning faculty and staff will work together on understanding the power and complexity of the writing process. In the afternoon, each group will work separately, with the faculty focusing on the specifics of incorporating writing into syllabi and with the staff working on the writing tasks that are part of their everyday work.
Please plan to attend this exciting, community-building day. A continental breakfast will be served beginning at 8:30 a.m. We will have lunch together, and the day's work should conclude by 3:30 p.m.
Because of the nature of the symposium, RSVPs are required. Please RSVP to Penny Perdue, email@example.com, or 708.534.4130.
Dr. Elaine P. Maimon |
In addition to the performance, enjoy an evening complete with Spanish wine, sangria and a sampling of food native to the Andalusian region of Spain. The pre-show menu includes lite bites such as manchego cheese, marinated olives, breads and marmalades, roasted potatoes with aioli and more.
Tickets are only $20 for staff and faculty and $10 for students. This event is part of GSU's Hispanic Heritage month celebration and the One More Night series, which brings Chicago artists to the southland and is generously supported by The Chicago Community Trust.
Call or visit the box office at 708.235.2222. The box office is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and two hours prior to performances.
Dr. Donald McQuade |
Join us on October 18 for a symposium on Writing Across the University with UC-Berkeley professor Dr. Donald McQuade.
Like the previous symposia featuring Carol Geary Schneider, John Gardner and Betsy Barefoot, and Roberta Ness, the October 18 event will bring together faculty and staff for a day-long look at writing, an essential topic for the university.
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Donald McQuade will be our symposium leader. Dr. McQuade is a Professor of English at University of California, Berkeley and has been awarded the UC Berkeley Citation (Berkeley's equivalent to an honorary degree), which "celebrates extraordinary achievement in the recipient's field coupled with outstanding service to the Berkeley campus."
Dr. McQuade teaches writing, American literatureand American studies. He has written, edited and co-edited numerous books on writing, American literature, American culture and advertising. He is the former Chair of the Board of the National Writing Project, which for more than thirty years has educated K-12 teachers on writing across the curriculum . He is also a master teacher.
Dr. McQuade will lead GSU faculty and staff in a series of lively activities appropriate to Renaissance 2014. WAC was initiated at GSU in the 1990s and is now ready for rebirth and renewal. The General Education Task Force has identified WAC as one of the high impact practices to be infused into GSU courses. Professor McQuade will help bring this conversation to the campus as a whole. In the morning faculty and staff will work together on understanding the power and complexity of the writing process. In the afternoon, each group will work separately, with the faculty focusing on the specifics of incorporating writing into syllabi and staff working on the writing tasks that are part of their everyday work.
Please plan to attend this exciting, community-building day. A continental breakfast will be served beginning at 8:30 a.m. We will have lunch together, and the day's work should conclude by 3:30 p.m.
Because of the nature of the symposium, RSVPs are required. Please RSVP to Penny Perdue, email@example.com, or 534-4130. She would be happy to answer any questions that you may have.
Clarrsa Anagnos – Family Development Center
Margaret Brady – CHHS
Colleen Buche – DPS
Lisa Carra – Student Life
John Cook – COE
Mona Douglas – COE
Adrienne Gray – CBPA
Patricia Guy – CPA
Rhonda Jackson – CAS
Elizabeth Johnson – CAS
Sheryl Jones-Harper – Business Office
Bettie Lewis – Procurement
Victoria Lloyd – DLMD
Shaalein Lopez – COE
Rashidah Muhammad – CAS
Laura Owens – Civil Service
Robert Sinclair – CBPA
Pamela Stipanich – CHHS
Lori Townsend – Provost's Office
Michael Trendell – CBPA
Ayita Woods – HR
If you are interested in volunteering or need additional information, please contact Jackie Small at ext. 2188 in the Office of Development.
]]>LGBT Art Displays
October 1 to 31
Sponsored by Gay Straight Alliance and the Visual Art Gallery
Be on the lookout for art by and about LGBT people in the Atrium Gallery (D Main Entrance) and the Big Walls Gallery (E Lounge Corridor).
Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Meetings
5:30 - 6:30 p.m., E1581
Gay, Lesbian and Transgender students; Legal and Practical Guides for Colleges
October 8
Noon - 1:30 p.m., B2115
Sponsored by The Coalition for Diversity and Social Justice
A comprehensive overview of the issues colleges and universities face when it comes to their LGBT students and the policies and procedures necessary to provide a safe learning environment.
Faith, Spirituality and Sexuality
October 8
4:30 p.m., Engbretson Hall
Sponsored by the Student Coalition for Diversity and Social Justice
A guided discussion between a panel and audience on the topics of Faith, Spirituality and Sexuality in the LGBT community.
Hate Crime Awareness Program
October 8
5 p.m., Cafeteria Annex
Sponsored by Interdisciplinary Leadership Doctorate Program Students
A panel discussion addressing the critical question, What is a hate crime?, with Counseling professors Dr. Lopez, Dr. Ellis and Dr. Coldren of the Criminal Justice Program, followed by an interactive Restorative Justice Circle.
The Closet Door Program
October 7-10, Hall of Governors
Sponsored by the Gay Straight Alliance
Students, faculty, staff and community members will have an opportunity to experience what it is like to be in and out of the closet.
To Have and To Hold - Artist Reception
October 11
7 - 9 p.m., Center on Halsted
3656 N Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60613
Featured Artist: Jeff Stevenson, university faculty
Gen Silent Documentary
October 16
5p.m., Center for Performing Arts
Sponsored by the Gay Straight Alliance
See the screening of the critically-acclaimed documentary "Gen Silent," followed by a panel discussion with LGBT senior citizens and a Q&A.
Being OUT in the Workplace Panel & Networking Event
October 23
6 – 8 p.m., Cafe Annex
Sponsored by the Office of Career Services and Out & Equal Workplace Advocates Chicagoland
Panel discussion will focus on current legislation, workplace relationships/communication, professional development and personal experiences of being a member of the LGBTQ community.
Non-Monogamy Program
October 29
4:30 - 7 p.m., Location: TBA
Sponsored by Daniel Cortese, Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator, Anthropology and Sociology BA Program
A poster presentation of student research that considered the sociological implications of monogamous and non-monogamous examples, followed by a Q&A.
It's Not Over: HIV/AIDS and You
October 30
5 p.m., Engbretson Hall
Sponsored by: LGBT History Month Planning Team
A panel discussion around HIV/AIDS in the gay community, its broader effects on societyand ways you can have an impact.
Learn-ins: Take advantage of these open classes on LGBTQA history and contributions to society.
Join us for one of two information sessions about this new student organization on Thursday October 10, from 3:30 to 4 p.m. and 6:30 to 7 p.m., in Student Life Conference Room B (A2110). Open to all undergraduate or graduate students in any major. Pizza and refreshments will be served. For more information, email email@example.com.
Barbara Hashimoto's Junk Mail Landscape |
Barbara Hashimoto's visual and performance work has been exhibited throughout the United States, Japan, Europe, Mexico and the Middle East. Dana Major is a multi-media artist and a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
The Visual Arts Gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and by appointment. For more information, call 708.534.4021 or visit www.govst.edu/gallery.
Rep. Anthony DeLuca |
Dr. Evans and Ato Anderson |
President Maimon |
Rick Blasgen |
The Civil Service Senate asks is that ticket winners RSVP that they actually attended the show. The Senate wants everyone to enjoy this benefit so please only respond if you can attend the show. The program will be continued on a monthly basis all season long, based on availability and participation.
Digital Storytelling Using Primary Sources to Achieve Common Core State Standards, October 5 and 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn to weave images, music, and narrative voice to create digital stories. For more information, contact Lucianne Brown.
Click to register.
Pitching your Research Ideas: A Practical Workshop on Writing the Concept Note. In two sessions (October 4 and October 11 or 24), this workshop will present how to write and successfully use a concept note, a one page document developed to help market your idea to a potential funder when no specific proposal has been solicited. Call Jennifer Morehead at ext. 2846 for more information.
The white paper, titled "The Impact of Quantitative Easing on US Treasury Markets", describes the Federal Reserve's extraordinary stimulative measures over the last five years and what various asset markets can expect when the Federal Reserve begins withdrawing the stimulus.
Dr. Williams warns that general stock market indexes could decline more than 33% when the stimulus programs are ended. Additionally, interest rates will likely increase making it more difficult for some firms and individuals to service their debt obligations.
The white paper received 341 views within 48 hours of being published. View the paper.
]]>For more information, contact Patricia Kalvelage at 708.534.7294 or visit the MOT website.
If you're a …
Role Model
We want to talk to you.
Join us for an RA Information Session in the Cafeteria Annex. You'll learn about all the benefits of being an RA – from financial to career-building.
RA Information Sessions:
Wednesday, October 9; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 10; 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 29; 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Be sure to bring your GSU ID.
First Generation College Student ExperienceThis student success workshop designed for students who are the first in their family to attend college will take place on Wednesday, October 30, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., in room A 2110. It is sponsored by the Student Enrichment Program.
For more information, contact Vanessa Newby, Director of Student Life for Wellness and Diversity Programs at 708.534.4551.
]]>Attendees are encouraged to bring unofficial copies of transcripts.
For more information, contact Patricia Kalvelage at 708.534.7294. Additional information is available on the MOT website.
Students and staff who are interested in the Human Resources profession are encouraged to attend. To see program information and to register for the conference, go to http://shr.illinois.edu/illinoiscupa/FallCUPA.htm.
For more information, contact Pulchratia Kinney-Smith at 708.235.7466.
On October 14, 2013 more than 30 universities from across the nation will participate in Governors State University's very first Graduate and Professional Fair. This is a significant event for the Chicago Southland region and will introduce prospective and current graduate students to a range of masters and doctoral programs offered at GSU as well as programs at peer institutions from across the country. We strongly encourage faculty and staff to share information about the graduate fair with colleagues and partners. The GSU fair is an excellent opportunity to meet with students and alumni from many different schools and degree programs. For more information, call Stephanie Schafer at 708-534-7277 or e-mail: email@example.com. The fair will be on Monday, October 14, 2013 from 3 - 7 p.m., in the Hall of Governors at Governors State University.
]]>The forum will highlight the myGSU Portal and includes three presentations. Chris Huang, Registrar, and Yakeea Daniels, AVP for Enrollment Services and Director of Admissions, will demonstrate the myGSU Student Portal in a presentation titled Help Our Students Help Themselves. Karen Stuenkel, Manager Colleague User Services and Training, will present a Tip of the Month titled Handy Tips to Navigate Budget Summary. And, Melinda Gieseke, Financial Services Assistant Director & Controller, will demo How to Use Budget Summary Detail.
CUG provides a monthly forum for GSU community members to share and discuss their experiences using the system. Membership in CUG is open to all faculty and staff.
Contact the Colleague Project Office with any questions about the meeting.
]]>Colleges around the country are beginning to pay attention to the increasingly visible populations of trans* students on their campuses. However, often a lack of knowledge of the diversity of realities of trans* students, coupled with binary lenses and an accommodationist perspective, mean that even the best intentioned efforts are not improving the college-going experience for trans* students. This presentation, by centering an intersectional and social justice lens, seeks to challenge all of us to recreate a campus environment that is shaped by trans* students.
]]>Faculty, advisors, administrators and current students will be on hand to discuss master's degree programs in accounting, business administration, management information systems and public administration. Various specialization areas are available for business administration including corporate entrepreneurship and supply chain management.
The free event is open to the public and will be held on the university's main campus located at 1 University Parkway, University Park, Illinois. For more information and to RSVP please call (708) 534-4391 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
]]>For more information about this exciting event, please contact: email@example.com, or in the Dean's office 708-534-5930.
]]>"Narrative writing helps veterans bridge the cultural divide between their military and civilian life," explains Robin Thompson, University Lecturer and Coordinator of the program. "Their stories are important and should be preserved for family or the community – everyone benefits."
There is no charge for participation in the Veterans Writing Group. To register, contact Thompson at (708) 534-4581 or email@example.com
]]>Wed., Sept. 25, Noon - 1:30 .pm. (Staff Focus)
Room D1496
The Office of the Dean of Students invites interested faculty to participate in a short film, webinar and discussion on Supporting Student Success of Undocumented Students. The film will focus on the experience of undocumented students, the webinar will focus on the political, legal and practical implications of the Department of Homeland Security's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process , the DREAM Act provisions of the pending immigration bill and insights into other pending policy actions. Both are followed by a discussion on supporting undocumented students at GSU. For more information go to: http://www.govst.edu/diversity/#Coalition RSVP to Lisa Carra at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Lincoln Laureate honor individuals whose contributions to the betterment of mankind have been accomplished in or on behalf of the State of Illinois, or, whose achievements have brought honor to the state because of their identity with it, whether by birth or residence, or by their dedication to those principles of democracy and humanity as exemplified by the great Illinoisan whose name it bears. It is to honor senior students at each of the four-year, degree-granting institutions in Illinois for overall excellence, in both curricular and extra-curricular programs.
Applications for the Lincoln Laureate nomination can be retrieved at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2013LincolnLaureate and are due Thursday, October 3. Please note, a complete application must include a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. For additional information contact email@example.com.
]]>Steven Tijerina |
"This was an exciting moment for me. I've never won anything before," Steven offered. " I use the library everyday for printing and other class related needs. Those in my field of study have the chance to not only check out books, but we have bone samples and much more available through the library. I am also looking forward to working with Librarian, Swati Wagh who is my subject area liaison!"
Steven spoke of how important it is that GSU students participate in student related activities such as the Campus Crawl. "GSU does an excellent job of providing programs and activities for students. Even though I finished my undergraduate degree here at GSU, I had never been in the C Building! The Campus Crawl was an outstanding way for me to learn more about places I had never been at GSU. I would encourage all students to participate in the next Campus Crawl. You might even win an IPOD Shuffle if you visit the library!" he said.
"Those in the GSU community who have not been to the library either in person or online, are invited to visit. Remember, the GSU Library is your research resource 24/7," said Dean Ruetten. The GSU Library is located on the second floor of the D Building. When entering through the Main Entrance, walk straight through until you come to the stairs and elevator. The Library entrance (D2400) is located at the top of the stairs. The library web address is www.govst.edu/library.
]]>Neel is originally from San Francisco, California and his lifelong passion is hiking and camping. He's also a devout fan of the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland A's. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with Distinction from Shimer College in May 2013. The Center's office is located in "A" Destination for Student Involvement, Room A2130. Feel free to stop by and welcome Neel to GSU.
]]>As a reminder, Governors State University has a contract with FSI Incorporated which provides them with exclusive right to serve and sell all on-campus food and beverages. If you are planning to serve food or beverages for your event, you must first contact FSI to see if they will be able to meet your catering needs. If they are unable to accommodate your request, FSI will notify the Director of Auxiliary Services, Betsy Joseph, so that she is aware that FSI is unable to accommodate your catering needs and you will then be permitted to go off campus for your purchase. Pizza delivery for individuals, student fund-raisers and other scholarship events are excluded from this grant of exclusivity. Any additional exclusion must be mutually agreed upon by both parties in advance of the specific event. Please contact Betsy Joseph at firstname.lastname@example.com or at ext. 7598 if you have any questions regarding this matter.
]]>For more information, visit: http://www.govst.edu/diversity/#HHM
September 16 - October 15
Hispanic/Latino Countries Flag (Display)
Hall of Governors
September 16
To Celebrate Independence (Display)
This is a display highlighting the countries that received their independence between September 15 and September 21.
11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Hall of Governors
September 18
Supporting Undocumented Students (Faculty Focus)
A short film will focus on the experience of undocumented students and a webinar will focus on the political, legal and practical implications of the Department of Homeland Security's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process, the DREAM Act provisions of the pending immigration bill, and insight regarding other pending policy actions followed by a discussion. Please RSVP to Lisa Carra at email@example.com.
3 - 4 p.m. D1496
September 18
Culture and Communication
Topic: Space and Place
This is an open class, which explores the key characteristics of Latino values, the role of history and place in shaping cultural identity and the ways bodies move through space.
4:30 - 7:20 p.m. D34180
Professor Jason Zingshiem
September 19
Addressing Sexual Violence in Immigrant Communities
This workshop will address the impacts of sexual violence, particularly among Latino immigrants and will integrate and address migration, domestic violence, cultural values and barriers to mental health services due to economic, legal, social and language concerns.
5 - 7 p.m. Engbretson Hall
September 19
Supporting Undocumented Students
A second showing of the September 18 event, with a focus for GSU staff. Please RSVP to Lisa Carra at firstname.lastname@example.com.
1 - 2:30 p.m. (Staff Focus), D1496
October 11
To Have and To Hold (Artist Reception)
Oil Paintings, Collage and Graphite Drawings of Faces, Objects and Cultural Constructs
7-9 p.m.
Center on Halsted, 3656 N Halsted Street, Chicago, Il
October 12
Flamingo Passion: Quejios-Cries in the Air
Take an emotional journey through the musical landscape of Spain with Chicago's best flamenco and world music talent Alfonso Cid. A sampling of food and wine native to the region will be offered one hour before the show, along with a discussion on the cultural history of Spanish flamenco.
8 p.m. Center for Performing Arts
Center for Performing Arts www.centertickets.net
This is just a glimpse of the programs offered in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Visit www.govst.edu/diversity for future programs and events.
]]>Comedy with Damon Williams
Friday, October 4 at 7 p.m.
Tickets $30
$15 for GSU Students
This former "Showtime at the Apollo" host has been featured on BET LIVE, the Kings of Comedy Tour (1999), the Cedric the Entertainer Comedy Revue (2000) and the Black Comedy Tour.
An Evening with Terisa Griffin
Saturday, October 5 at 7 p.m.
Tickets $35
$25 for GSU Students
Want to meet Terisa? Purchase a VIP Ticket for $75
One of the most sought after vocalists in the music business, Terisa performs R&B, Soul, Gospel, House and Jazz music. Featuring 2013 GSU Idol-Audrey Cher (pictured right).
Lace up your running shoes!
October 5 at 9 a.m.
Tickets are $25 and $15 for GSU Students.
Registration is on site.
Each fall an outstanding senior from each of the degree-granting institutions of higher learning in Illinois is awarded the Student Lincoln Academy Medallion and becomes a Student Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. Student Laureates are honored for their overall excellence in academic and extracurricular activities. The Lincoln Laureate is an honor for students whose contributions to the betterment of mankind have been accomplished in or on behalf of the State of Illinois, or, whose achievements have brought honor to the state because of their identity with it, whether by birth or residence, or by their dedication to those principles of democracy and humanity as exemplified by the great Illinois native whose name it bears.
Faculty: nominate a deserving student today! Students: if you feel you meet the criteria, ask your professor to submit your nomination. Nominations must be submitted by a GSU faculty member.
Applications for the Lincoln Laureate nomination. Application deadline is Thursday, October 3. For additional information contact email@example.com
]]>With President Obama contemplating military action against Syria for acts of genocide, Forest Whittaker's character in The Butler, Cecil Gaines, applies to our nation today: The discussion must include all the hard truths about our nation's past and must be from a position of knowledge and wisdom about the international meaning of genocide as well as the experience of race hatred at home. This is a perspective held by President Obama, unique among his predecessors.
Students are invited to expand their knowledge and wisdom of the history of racism, genocide and fighting back with two upcoming events:
Students attending the Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie should contact Johnsie McAuley at firstname.lastname@example.com to reserve a seat.
]]>For additional information, please refer to the index of ACHA and other resources and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For personal assistance regarding all immunizations for you or a member of your family please see your healthcare provider.
This announcement is intended to promote public health awareness and practices, and is in compliance with the Illinois Meningitis Information Law (110 ILCS 690/35-120).
]]>The Reflection and Restoration Room will be available through the fall academic calendar in room A2150. This room is an accessible space, which can be used by people of all faith traditions and beliefs, and for those whom religion has no particular significance in their lives to sit and contemplate, pray, reflect, restore themselves, recover from a traumatic life event; such as bereavement or to simply take a few moments to lower stress from a busy day.
To reserve the R and R room or if you have any questions or concerns; please send an email to email@example.com
]]>Sessions take place 3:00 – 4:15 p.m. on the following days in the library:
Each student who attends will receive a Paper Cut Print Voucher.
The GSU Library is located on the second floor of the D Building. When entering GSU through the Main Entrance, walk straight to the stairs and elevator. The Library entrance (D2400) is located at the top of the stairs.
The Pantry needs your donation(s) of non-perishable, unopened food items to continue to serve GSU students. Please be sure that all donated items are within the expiration date. This fall, the Pantry will also distribute vegetables harvested from the Food Pantry plot in the University Sustainable Garden.
]]>We are seeking student leaders from all academic disciplines who have an interest in helping to improve the GSU library. Advisory group members must be able to attend a minimum of two in-person meetings each semester. These meetings will last not more than an hour and we will be asking about your thoughts, opinions and suggestions regarding a variety of initiatives that we are planning for the library. We will also provide food and refreshments during these meetings. From time to time, we might even need to send out an email requesting your thoughts and opinions.
Interested? Fill out the GSU Library Student Advisory Group application. Please submit the form online by September 20, 2013. We will review all applications and contact you if you have been selected.
Musical phenomenon Jim Witter is back onstage at GSU with a rock musical featuring mega-hits by Lennon and McCartney on September 28th. GSU Center favorites like Ailey II, Opera Up Close and the Salt Creek Ballet Nutcracker return this year. One More Night, featuring the best in Chicago live performance, is back with four lively shows including flamenco with wine and tapas, two theatre performances and jazz favorite Dee Alexander. Trumpet Virtuoso Orbert Davis, a smash hit at a concert earlier this year, will commemorate Mardi Gras onstage in a show that should not be missed. The Miracle Worker, from Montana Repertory Theater, tells the moving story of Helen Keller. Family shows will tell the well-loved tales of The Ugly Duckling, Johnny Appleseed, and Beauty and the Beast. Contact the box office at (708) 235-2222 or visit www.CenterTickets.net for details on upcoming performances.
A Symposium on Global Education, Managerial Cybernetics, Risk Analysis & Risk Management was co-chaired by Professor Rudloff where he presented his lecture on, "The Study of Current Research in Science, Technology, and Medicine: Beyond the Club of Rome; The Gaia Hypothesis". This lecture was based on an original idea by Professor Emeritus Reino Hakala of GSU.
Following the Symposium, Professors Labriola and Rudloff co-chaired a Workshop on Global Education and the Technological Frontier VIII. A video lecture by Professor Dennis Meadows on "Perspectives on Limits to Growth: It is too late for a Sustainable Development" was shown as presented 2012 at the Smithsonian Institute.
The workshop was highlighted by Professor Labriola's demonstration of his film production skills. The classroom was converted into a movie studio where he directed and filmed Professor William Graham's class exercise of Medical Qi Gong. Professor Graham of the University in Vancouver is a practitioner of oriental medicine.
On the last day of the conference, the 3rd Special Focus Symposium and Workshop on Humor and Laughter - with Audience Participation was moderated by Professors Lasker, Roessler, Andonian and Rudloff. Professor Rudloff presented portions of a revised edition on "Humoresque: Humor is to Laugh in Spite of It All" which is currently being revised to be published in the e-journal of the Institute.
A final Note: Professor Labriola was honored with the "IIAS President's Medal of Achievement" and Professor Rudloff was inducted into the IIAS Hall of Fame, "…in recognition of his outstanding scholarly work and the great life-long contribution to the advancement of knowledge in Education, Systems Research and Cybernetics."
]]>Archana Liggins, Yvette McWhorter, Nisha Mehta, Isha Dhingra, and Nitika Sood |
Serving as co-chairs of this service learning event were Archana Liggins, Chief Information Officer and Yvette McWhorter, Activities Chairperson for SHCMA. They were assisted by Nisha Mehta, President of SHCMA, as well as Isha Dhingra, Secretary, and member Nitika Sood. Faculty Advisor for the organization is Dr. Caren Rossow, FACHE, of the College of Health and Human Services' Health Administration Department.
GSU's President Elaine P. Maimon and Sam Balark, External Affairs Director for AT&T, joined the event to encourage students to take the pledge never to text and drive. A number of elected officials, including: State Senator Mike Hastings; State Representatives Will Davis and Anthony DeLuca; University Park Mayor Vivian Covington; Richton Park Mayor Rick Reinbold and Village of Hazel Crest President Vernard L. Alsberry, Jr., as well as local police and fire chiefs, attended the event urging individuals to stop texting while driving. Every year, more than 100,000 crashes involve drivers who are texting. According to a study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, drivers who text while driving are 23 times more likely to be in a crash.
AT&T and the "It Can Wait" campaign have established September 19 as a national "Drive 4 Pledges Day," encouraging Americans to take the pledge to never text while driving again. To take the pledge, log onto www.ItCanWait.com.
Visit http://youtu.be/4Xav81JVk4U for complete coverage of the event by This Week at GSU (TWAG).
View the President's Welcome Message.
View the Academic Year 2013-2014 calendar.
]]>President Maimon |
"We are indeed making history together. In that spirit, I hereby officially declare the opening of the 2013-14 academic year—a year of Mission Forward."
Dr. Maimon reflected that as she began her seventh year at GSU, "I am pleased to report that at
Bonnie Gregg |
To illustrate her point, Dr. Maimon cited several major developments occurring at GSU in the upcoming year.
"In 2014, we are making history together by marking a special milestone in fulfilling our university mission—the recruitment of our first freshman class. The first deadline-- for Early Action freshman applications is Nov. 15, 2013. But planning for our first freshmen has put us all on a mission - to create the most effective and creative education for all our students."
Dr. David Rhea |
Dr. Ann Vendrely |
2014 will be a major year in the history of GSU. The new science facility renovations will be completed and in use. Prairie Place will open its doors. Playing fields will be renova
Michael Sullivan |
Dr. Maimon also announced the winners of this year's Faculty Excellence Awards at Convocation. Dr. Maimon presented the awards to Bonnie Gregg, Academic Advisor, Senior Status, Counseling, in the College of Education; Dr. David Rhea, Assistant Professor of Communications, in the College of Arts and Sciences; and Dr. Ann Vendrely, Professor of Physical Therapy in the College of Health and Human Services. Michael Sullivan, Chief Engineer in Facilities Development and Management was honored with this year's Baysore Award.
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$100 per golfer
$400 per foursome
Registration after July 15
$115 per golfer
$460 per foursome
Dinner only: $35
For more information and to register, go to www.govst.edu/golfouting.
If you're not a golfer, but would like to donate to GSU Promise, click here.
If you've got a curious nature and like to push the envelope, Performance Art is for you. TAPS 4260/6260/COMS 4090/6090 Performance Art will help you bring your ideas to life, drawing on a variety of artistic disciplines—painting, sculpture, music, film, acting and more.
Review the work of Performance Artists, and then develop your own concept in your own way. Take this course as an elective or as part of a minor in Theatre and Performance Studies. This course meets Tuesday, from 4:30 to 7:20 p.m.. For more information, email Dr. Patrick Santoro.
Exhibiting Artist
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Balance Druid - DPS Trinket Discussion
Posted 24 November 2008 - 04:52 PM
Initial First Tier Impressions:
(71 hit (2.71%), chance on spell cast to increase spell power by 765 for 10 seconds): Drops from Heigan in Naxxramas-25.
Starfire [124.676] /Wrath [144.442] : Calculated average spell power value of proc at (15% haste, 50% crit) assuming a 15% proc chance. These are chain rotations; dot applications will increase the value for Starfire and lower it for wrath. Starfall is tested as giving a chance to proc on every star that hits.
[139.2 Spell Power average]: Asheara's numbers using WWS to determine his live time between trigger events
(84 critical rating (1.83%), chance on spell cast to increase spell power by 590 for 10 seconds): Available for 40 Emblems of Heroism.
Starfire [96.155]/Wrath [111.399] : Calculated average spell power value of proc at (15% haste, 50% crit) assuming a 15% proc chance. No latency considered. These are chain rotations; dot applications will increase the value for Starfire and lower it for wrath. Starfall is tested as giving a chance to proc on every star that hits.
[107.4 Spell Power average] : Asheara's numbers using WWS to determine his live time between trigger events
(18 Spell power for 10 seconds on spell cast and stacks to 10): Drops from Sartharion-25
Equivalent to a static 180 spell power in the trinket slot.
Just like the DMC: Crusade there will be encounters that it suffers in due to down-time phases. Can be stacked fairly quickly with initial dot applications and early Wrath usage. Pre-stacking with thorns before a boss fight is easy to do: Get it to 10 stacks then drink; when the buff gets to one second recast thorns. At that point your natural regen should bring you to max before you have to recast it. This method can also be used within the boss fight during phase changes. Herbalism Lifeblood heal will definitely maintain the stack at no mana cost; need testing on bandaging and other free abilities that are apparently able to proc Sundial/Dying Curse.
NOTE: Pre 3.0.8 this was worth 260 spell power.
(98 Spell Power and chance to increase haste rating by 505 for 10 seconds): Drops from Maexxna in Naxxramas-10
Asheara's testing indicates a lower proc rate than the spell power procs. His results indicate a 10% proc rate for an average of 10 casts per proc with the 45 second ICD.
Starfire [73.857 haste rating or 2.25% haste average]/Wrath [89.578 haste rating or 2.73% haste average]. Calculated average haste value of proc at (15% haste, 50% crit) assuming a 10% proc chance. No latency considered. These are chain rotations; dot applications will increase the value for Starfire and lower it for wrath. Starfall is tested as giving a chance to proc on every star that hits.
[2.49% haste on average] : Asheara's numbers using WWS to determine his live time between trigger events
Consider also that during the proc you will only maximize its' value by using starfire. Wrath will be wasting the entire buff on every crit (. One to haste is starting a cast as the buff expires still gets you the benefit for the full cast making Starfire usage less likely to waste buff time. Hard to reccommend this trinket considering the other options.
(73 hit rating (2.77%) and 346 spell power on use for 20 seconds)
Average 57.66 spell power for the activation.
Drops from Cyanigosa in Heroic Violet Hold
Deserves mention as a non-raid trinket with hit rating.
http://elitistjerks.com/f73/t37323-balance_druid_-_dps_trinket_discussion/#post986849: Asheara's live data of proc rates with detailed breakdowns. Thanks for his work.
Discussion should center around the relative value of these procs and strategies for getting the best value out of them. My individual experience with Sundial is to maintain your current disciplined spell/dot refresh for the first 5 seconds; at that point if you're in a Starfire cycle a change to wrath is the best way to prevent wasted uptime. One of the enormous benefits of Wrath/Starfire being so close in DPS is the ability to adjust to procs in this manner. Applying glyphed dots under these effects IS beneficial; our glyphed dots only scale properly with spell power but they scale extremely well with it.
thedopefishlives stated here: http://elitistjerks..../p4/#post985366 that Rawr modeling has and as our top two trinkets at some gear loadouts.
Proc trinkets are listed in wowhead as having a 15% proc rate with a 45 second internal cooldown. Static proc rates greatly favor wrath usage for maximizing uptime. Once the ICD is up it should take an average of 6-7 casts to trigger and the faster you trigger it the sooner you start the next ICD.
Ashaera's live testing with wrath shows an average of 6-7 casts to trigger the proc for both Sundial and Dying Curse. This is consistent with the presumed 15% proc chance expected number of casts. Starfire still needs testing to determine potential for a PPM type system.
Opinions: I feel Illustration of the Dragon Soul is significantly better than the Sundial in most situations based on this initial calculation. It seems to be fairly equivalent to Dying Curse with similar usage issues (Procs are inherently vulnerable to random movement fights compared to activated effects.)
Testing/Analysis Needed:
Analysis of haste value related to these trinkets. Second run-through/vetting of theoretical calculations; perhaps at different gear levels.
An in-game test of actual proc rate of Dying Curse/Sundial of the Exiled to determine if it is PPM or flat percentage proc rate. (Wrath has been tested, Starfire test is needed)
Testing Starfall to see if each star builds IoDS stacks for quick ramp-up.
Adding second tier procs in the near future.
Note: I will be updating this frequently. Any requests and/or mistakes just PM me and I will adjust things properly. There is a definite plan to add the vast majority of the trinkets once discussion has expanded.
Posted 24 November 2008 - 05:02 PM
On procs and recasting dots: The gain from the SP on the dots is generally not enough to be worth clipping the existing spells during procs, unless there are 2 ticks or less remaining and even then it is of marginal value.
One of the advantages of having a lot of instants means that even if we do get a proc just before/while moving, we can still (mostly) use it. In this case it's worth clipping dots, and using Typhoon and Starfall are also useful while moving. One thing I haven't properly tested yet is whether it's worth waiting for trinkets to proc in order to cast Treants (seeing as they tend to proc pretty quickly at the start of the fight anyway). Do Treants scale based on your SP at cast point, or on SP at the time they hit? It would certainly be worth waiting for procs (especially double proc if you have both Curse and Sundial) if they scale based on point of cast.
ninjaedit: Further trinkets to include:
Naxx N
Naxx H
(apparently a world BoE)
Those are all the epic trinkets I can find of worth for a damage caster.
Posted 24 November 2008 - 05:11 PM
Refreshing a dot with spell power buffs is a precision/awareness thing. With the Squawk and Awe tick timer if you can see a dot is going to tick right as your cast will finish you can squeeze some DPS out with it. It's not something that can be forced; you just have to be aware and let it happen. Certainly not a technique for most people.
Waiting for trinkets to treants is such a dynamic choice. Some boss fights you need to cast them immediately to get damage in before the aoe mechanics start; others the ideal time is in a specific phase. Look at the duration of the fight and if waiting too long will prevent a second Force of Nature: that means it's a bad time to wait for it. I've personally had trouble determining whether they scale at point of cast through raid experience just because of their damage range.
EDIT: I'll add those Soul of the Dead and Mark of the War Prisoner (Standout heroic trinket) as soon as I get home. Thanks for the input!
Posted 24 November 2008 - 05:40 PM
I think with this trend the trinket with 71 hit on it is pretty much a guaranteed trinket spot.
Posted 24 November 2008 - 06:06 PM
Posted 25 November 2008 - 02:36 PM
- Insect Swarm counts as a harmfull spell cast, i.e. proccing Sundial of the Exiled aswell.
- Starfall has a chance to proc atleast Embrace & Dying Curse on each individual star. Over atleast 10casts I havnt seen Sundial of the Exiled proc once.
- Dot ticks will not proc any of the trinkets (obvious I guess).
- Hurricane's initial cast can proc them, but they don't have a proc chance on each "tick".
- Force of Nature: I would assume the cast to proc Embrace & Dying Curse - But 0 procs on any of the 3 trinkets in well over 10 attempts.
- Practically anything will proc the "Your spells has a chance too" trinkets, including silly stuff like making bandages, buffing etc.
All tests done spamming wrath to reach max amount of casts / minute.
Time to proc:
Test 1: 0.09 - 1.10 - 2.00 - 2.50 - 3.48 - 4.42 - 6.00
Test 2: 0.03 - 0.49 - 1.56 - 2.43 - 3.30 - 4.58 - 6.01 - 6.53 - 7.58
Minimum time between proc appears to be : 45seconds
Average 54.9 seconds between procs.
Casts to proc:
8, 1, 15, 4, 19, 15, 3, 11, 4, 16, 16 - An averaged 10,2 casts to proc.
Time to proc:
Test 1: 0.14 - 1.02 - 1.54 - 2.42 - 3.38 - 4.30 - 5.20
Test 2: 0.09 - 0.57 - 1.46 - 2.31 - 3.23 - 4.26
Minimum time between proc appears to be : 45seconds, with the red marked period being a mix of luck & a result of me using ingame stopwatch+paper instead of a proctracker.
Average 50.3 seconds between procs.
Casts to proc:
1, 3, 11, 2, 18, 4, 2, 2, 5, 20, 9, 2 - An averaged 6.6 casts to proc.
Time to proc:
Test 1: 0.13 - 1.01 - 1.49 - 3.10 - 4.16 - 5.02 - 5.58 - 6.47 - 7.38 - 8.38 - 9.27 - 10.28
Minimum time between proc appears to be : 45seconds
Average 54.8 seconds between procs.
Casts to proc:
7, 1, 1, 9, 5, 3, 2, 18, 7, 7, 6, 6 -- An averaged 6casts to proc.
Allthough this is a rather small sample size I think it gives some strong indications.
- The trinkets seem to share a 45second cooldown between procs, dying curse might be 40seconds only.
- appears to have a lower proc chance than &
- & procs off Innervate & individual Starfall stars hitting.
Weak attempt to calculate procs into a static effect
Numbers below taken from my last Patchwerk wws. (Rounding up abit here, using proper numbers in calculations)
I had 1.475 seconds between each event capeable of proccing & & 1.66 seconds between each event capeable of proccing .
Most of the difference comes from Starfall ticks, which comes in 2 close together periods, so i'll use the number for in further calculations.
10 events needed to proc .
6 events needed to proc & .
45seconds as minimum time between possible procs.
Time to proc:
: 1.66*10 = 16.6seconds to proc.
: 1.66*6 = 9.96 seconds to proc.
: 1.66*6 = 9.96seconds to proc.
: Time between procs (45+16.6) 61.6seconds so (10/61.6)*100 = 16.2% uptime.
: Time between procs (45+9.96) 54.96seconds. (10/54.96)*100 = 18.2%
: Equal to Dying Curse = 18.2%
: 98spellpower & 2.49% haste.
: 2,71% hit & 139.2 spellpower.
: 1.83% crit & 107.4 spellpower
Removing 98spellpower that gives:
: 2.49% haste.
: 2,71% hit & 41.2spellpower.
: 1.83% crit & 9.4 spellpower
Making Dying Curse a clear winner if u can utilize the hit & gives you a hard 2nd choice.
Posted 25 November 2008 - 04:05 PM
I actually acquired an last night so I will test with Starfall to see if each star builds the stack and if it builds two stacks if both stars can be used. I'm going to update the main post with some of your data and observations as well as some thoughts on Illustration.
Posted 25 November 2008 - 05:18 PM
The procs scale (allthough not by much) with your haste %.
seems very strong & in most current raid content it would be fairly easy to keep the buff stacked just by doing what you would normally do.
At some point I'll try doing a longer test with Dying Curse to see if I can push the proctime below the 45second mark - For consistancy I was expecting a 10second uptime to produce a 30second downtime, as most TBC trinkets seemed to use the uptime*3 = hidden downtime formula.
With procs being as powerful as they are, then maybe this has changed though.
Posted 26 November 2008 - 02:14 PM
There are better blue options: , or even - Or you could use the jewelcrafting or alchemy trinkets for greater benifit aswell.
is harder to put a value on - I cant get Rawr to funktion on my system, but you would have to put an approximate value on how much dps u gain from various stats (which is very gear dependant) & then try to figure out how much dps the proc is worth with your current rotation.
Does it have an internal cooldown? Is the 10% proc chance listed on wowhead correct?
Having played mage for 3years I tend to just ignore trinkets like that one, but maybe my gut feeling is wrong here. Either way an affliction warlock/shadow priest will probably get more benifit from it.
Posted 26 November 2008 - 03:38 PM
Having played mage for 3years I tend to just ignore trinkets like that one, but maybe my gut feeling is wrong here. Either way an affliction warlock/shadow priest will probably get more benifit from it.
is something that would need tested to get the definitive proc rate and cooldown numbers on. My initial thought is rather negative with the poor itemization value of crit.
Considering the wowhead datamining indicates a 45 second cooldown you're looking at around 22 DPS maximum assuming it procs immediately off of cooldown. That doesn't hold up to the value of Mark of the War Prisoner's on use value. Not even worth putting in as a viable raid trinket when several heroic trinkets surpass it; Forge Ember on the other hand is one that is another excellent pre-raid option I'm adding.
I haven't included yet because the main utility would be mana return. It's just not a very good pure DPS option unless you're mana starved. Trying to keep this focused on ideal options first; especially considering the fairly big gap between trinket values at this point. Likely to slowly separate the list into pre-raid and raid acquired trinkets.
Posted 27 November 2008 - 05:31 PM
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Posted 01 December 2008 - 07:50 AM
Valorous Dreamwalker Cover
Valorous Dreamwalker Mantle
Leggings of the Wanton Spellcaster
Wyrmrest Necklace of Power
Surplus Limb
Cincture of Polarity
It's already 30 rating over my 9% hit cap, and I can't find any good haste/crit items to replace these slots with to itemize out enough hit to make Dying Curse worth while. At best, I can trade the hit on some of the pieces for spirit, at which point it would be better to just use another trinket.
Does anyone see any ways to drop some of that hit for enough crit/haste/spell power to make Dying Curse better than Embrace of the Spider?
Posted 01 December 2008 - 11:13 AM
fakeedit: You could go with for the neck, which I'm pretty sure is better than the Malygos quest one you've linked if all the hit is going to waste (unless you can put in a dragons eye). Combine that with switching a point in Balance of Power for something else while using Dying Curse, and you gain overall I believe.
You could also do with fixing your profile - you're a draenei hunter with no alts looking at end game moonkin raiding gear?
Posted 01 December 2008 - 11:26 AM
I really, really, want to use Dying Curse, but I can't seem to itemize out enough hit for it to be good in the long run. Here's the hit gear I'm looking at having going into Ulduar.
Valorous Dreamwalker Cover
Valorous Dreamwalker Mantle
Leggings of the Wanton Spellcaster
Wyrmrest Necklace of Power
Surplus Limb
Cincture of Polarity
It's already 30 rating over my 9% hit cap, and I can't find any good haste/crit items to replace these slots with to itemize out enough hit to make Dying Curse worth while. At best, I can trade the hit on some of the pieces for spirit, at which point it would be better to just use another trinket.
Does anyone see any ways to drop some of that hit for enough crit/haste/spell power to make Dying Curse better than Embrace of the Spider?
The combinatin of Dying Curse and Leggings of Mortal Arrogance yields better dps in my comparisons. When you insist on the wanton spellcaster legs you are right and a hit trinket is not making sense.
Same goes for Cincture of Polarity and Leash of Heedless Magic.
Posted 01 December 2008 - 02:00 PM
Posted 02 December 2008 - 12:40 AM
As Duke mentioned with hit I am looking to, and hopeing, get itemized over hit so I can drop a BoP point and pickup some brambles or even Starfall. Might shave off a point from a regen talent for 2/2 gale winds.
To staps point. I've looked at my 4pc+1non set choices and Leggings of Mortal Arrogance + 4pc appears to be the best.
unless I've added something incorrectly it looks like this:
This is gemming for the socket bonus with Red +sp, Purple +sp/+spi.
Sta- 347
Spi- 122
Crit- 259
Haste- 122
Hit- 77
Socket- 1m5r2b
Hood of Rationality +4pc
Sta- 364
Spi- 181
Crit- 253
Haste- 122
Hit- 41
Socket- 1m4r3b
* in this stat line up i socketed 1 blue with +SP since the socket bonus was junk.
Mantle of the Eternal Sentinel +4pc
Sta- 333
Spi- 112
Crit- 315
Haste- 99
Hit- 48
Socket- 1m4r2b
OK, ninja edit with the Wanton vs LoMA comparison.
All gems are to match sets. Reds are +sp, Blue are Purple +sp/+spi.
Sta- 341
Spi- 43
Crit- 196
Haste- 188
Hit- 159
Socket- 1m4r1b
Wanton compared to LoMA
Sta- -6
Spi- -79
Crit- -63
Haste- +66
Hit- +82
So my initial kneejerk was incorrect. Quite interesting results. The Wanton has approx 3% more hit on it. That would make it easy to shift out 1 point of BoP, in comparison. If the rest of the pieces of the total set were to carry hit over another 26hit you would be able to forgo all points in BoP. interesting. The other option is the Wanton allows you to forgo IFF completely and even if a spriest isn't in the raid you have not lost any DPS. This would allow to use best in slot trinkets as well. If I were to have this set I would probably use Embrace of the Spider and Sundial if a shadowpriest was in the raid. If no shadow priest was in the raid then Dying Curse and Sundial.
Has anyone ground out some stat weights, don't think I've found a table in my cruising. Also Pre-BC I remember finding a blogger that put up some math on when exactly when haste and spell power became more valuable. I'm unsure how this would have changed @80.
All things considering it appears that Wanton might in fact be a better choice in the end. The regen from spirit will be lost and the lose of 12 spellpower is easy made up with the 66 haste. The one debate I have is the crit. Eclipse has made me think about crit abit more. dont want to go out of my way to snag it all but dont want to neglect it. So the big toss up is Wanton may be more pure DPS and LoMA is at regen. Would the gained talent points from BoP just have to go into regen talents? is it just a wash then? food for thought and ideas for the crunchbot.
The link to the haste vs spell damage: Gray Matter: Spell Damage vs Spell Haste (for Moonkin)
*note* this go abit away from the point of the thread but cant really see anywhere else to put it.
Posted 02 December 2008 - 02:43 AM
- Sapphiron
- Loatheb, Glyth, 25man badges
- Sartharion (2 adds+)
- 4horsemen, Glyth
- Sartharion (2 adds+)
- Kel'thuzad
- Grobbulus
- Razuvious
- Sartharion (0 adds+)
- Malygos
- Malygos
- Malygos 10man.
- 25man badges
- Kel'thuzad
- Naxx 25, various bosses.
- Sartharion (0 adds+)
Is roughly what I'm aiming at.
That provides 10.01% hit if you include Icewalker boot enchant.
Im alliance though, so I might end up taking hit bracers (), boots ( or belt () to drop 1 point in Balance of Power.
Another alternative would be to swap out for either or
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