AASU
to Host Homecoming Festival, "ArmstrongFest"
Savannah,
GA— March 30, 2004—ArmstrongFest, a week-long homecoming
festival for alumni and the Savannah community, will be held at Armstrong
Atlantic State University from April 12 through 18. Live music, athletic
events, art shows, and theatrical events make the festival one of
the most popular and entertaining events of the year. Most of the
events are free and open to the public. For more information about
the cultural, academic, and athletic events, visit www.armstrong.edu/armstrongfest04/index.html.
Monday, April 12
AASU Invitational Alumni Art Exhibition (April 12-28)
Art department graduates return for the annual AASU Invitational Alumni
Art Exhibition.
Sponsored by the Department of Art, Music & Theatre
Solms Hall Conference Room Gallery
9 a.m.-5 p.m., weekdays
Admission is free.
Call 912.927.5381 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays for information.
Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition (April 12-28)
The artwork of the inaugural bachelor of fine arts degree candidates
will be on display in AASU's first BFA exhibition.
Sponsored by the Department of Art, Music & Theatre
Fine Arts Gallery
9 a.m.-5 p.m., weekdays
Admission is free.
Call 912.927.5381 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays for information.
Tuesday, April 13
Annual Student Scholarship Symposium (April 13-15)
The Student Scholarship Symposium combines the Student Research and
Scholarship Exhibition and the Student Writing Contest. Students compete
for cash awards and panels featuring their work will be on display.
Memorial College Center
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Nursing Alumni Reception
Department of Nursing
Ashmore Hall, room 254
5:30-7 p.m.
912.921.5311
Slam Poet Kirk Nugent "The People's Poet"
Public speaker, activist, and poet Kirk Nugent of Kingston, Jamaica
uses his writing abilities and the microphone to convey messages of
empowerment and as a plat-form for speaking out against social injustice.
He is the 1999 Gram Slam Champion and author of The Unpopular Truth.
Sponsored by the Campus Union Board
University Hall, room 156
7 p.m.
912.927.5300
www.ironicworld.com
AASU Jazz Combo and Percussion Ensemble Joint Concert
The AASU Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Combo share the spotlight in
a joint concert. Led by Stephen Primatic and Frank Gordon, respectively,
each group will perform half of a dynamic program. The new AASU Indoor
Drumline is scheduled to make a special guest appearance on this program.
Sponsored by the Department of Art, Music & Theatre
Fine Arts Auditorium
7:30 p.m.
Call 912.927.5381 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, for ticketing information.
Wednesday, April 14
Baseball vs. Pfeiffer
Pirate Field
2 p.m.
www.athletics.armstrong.edu
International Night in the Courtyard
Enjoy the evening breeze mixed with the Caribbean beat of the Grammy
Award-winning Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band from Port-of-Spain, Trinidad.
The band, considered a pioneer of steel band music, will perform songs
from their native calypso reggae style to modern, classical, and rock.
Complimentary samples of international desserts will be available
while you dance the night away. Don't forget your lawn chairs and
picnic blankets.
Sponsored by the Campus Union Board and the Office of International
Education
Compass Point Courtyard
7 p.m.
Thursday, April 15
Week of the Young Child Conference: "Tapestry"
-- Two storytellers from two cultures -- Arab and Jewish
The storytellers will
weave together stories, poetry, and songs as a step toward peace.
B.J. Abraham and Audrey Galex offer their alternative way to stop
the war raging between their two peoples.
Sponsored by the Department of Early Childhood Education
University Hall, room 157
4 p.m. for parents and children
912.927.5281
2004 AASU Awards Convocation
Each year the campus comes together to celebrate the achievements
of our best and brightest students. The accomplishments of AASU's
scholars are remarkable and often inspirational. Don't miss this impressive
event.
Fine Arts Auditorium
7 p.m.
912.927.5300
The Mad Woman of Chaillot
The AASU Masquers present the French farce The Mad Woman of Chaillot
by Jean Giraudoux.
Sponsored by the Department of Art, Music & Theatre
Jenkins Theater
7:30 p.m.
Call 912.927.5381 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays for ticketing information.
Friday, April 16
Week of the Young Child Conference
Conference registration and keynote speakers
Sponsored by the Department of Early Childhood Education
University Hall, room 156
Registration 8 a.m.
"Tapestry" -- Two storytellers from two cultures offer
their alternative way to stop the war raging between their two peoples.
University Hall, room 156
9 a.m. for conference attendees
Kathy McCollister, an early childhood consultant for Georgia Public
Broadcasting, presents "Children and Television: What Every Teacher
Should Know" and "Leading the Way to Literacy with Between
the Lions."
Sponsored by the Department of Early Childhood Education
University Hall, room 156, for conference attendees 1 p.m.
912.927.5281
Annual Alumni Golf Tournament
One of Homecoming's most popular events, the golf tournament benefits
the AASU Scholarship Fund. Come out for a good cause, prizes, a delicious
box lunch, and a lot of fun. Registration fee: $60 per player. For
a downloadable registration form, point your browser to Southbridge
Golf Club
415 Southbridge Boulevard
11 a.m. Registration
11:30 a.m. Complimentary golf clinic
Noon Shotgun Start
912.921.2369
merricsh@mail.armstrong.edu
www.armstrong.edu/armstrongfest04/golfregistration.pdf
Faculty Lecture -- Raku Pottery: From Completion to Inception
John Jensen, AASU art professor, presents a fascinating lecture/demonstration
as a part of the Robert Ingram Strozier Faculty Lecture Series. Admission
is free.
Fine Arts Hall, room 102
12:15 p.m.
912.927.5381 or 912.927.5325
BFA Exhibition Reception
Join inaugural bachelor of fine arts degree candidates in a gallery
reception for the Spring 2004 BFA exhibition. Admission is free.
Sponsored by the Department of Art, Music & Theatre
Fine Arts Gallery
6 p.m.
Call 912.927.5381 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays for information.
Chamber Light
"Chamber Light" is a very special faculty, alumni, and friends
chamber music recital featuring Scott Joplin rags, a Jamaican rumba,
popular musical theater numbers, and more.
Sponsored by the Department of Art, Music & Theatre
Fine Arts Auditorium
7:30 p.m.
Call 912.927.5381 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, for ticketing information.
The Mad Woman of Chaillot
The AASU Masquers present the French farce The Mad Woman of Chaillot
by Jean Giraudoux.
Sponsored by the Department of Art, Music & Theatre
Jenkins Theater
7:30 p.m.
Call 912.927.5381 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays for ticketing information.
Saturday, April 17
5K Run/Walk
Arrive early for warm-ups. Complimentary 5K Run T-shirts for all entrants.
This annual event is open to alumni, students, faculty, staff, families,
and friends. No entry fee.
Aquatic Center -- front door
9 a.m.
912.921.5841
aasurec@mail.armstrong.edu.
Alumni Association Annual Meeting
Science Center, room 1405
5 p.m.
Call 912.921.7487 to RSVP.
Faculty recital by Stephen Primatic
Assistant Professor Stephen Primatic presents a preview of his doctoral
recital program.
Sponsored by the Department of Art, Music & Theatre
Fine Arts Auditorium
7:30 p.m.
Call 912.927.5381 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, for ticketing information.
The Mad Woman of Chaillot
The AASU Masquers present the French farce The Mad Woman of Chaillot
by Jean Giraudoux.
Sponsored by the Department of Art, Music & Theatre
Jenkins Theater
7:30 p.m.
Call 912.927.5381 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays for ticketing information.
Sunday, April 18
Georgia Music Teachers Association Spring Recital
The public is invited to attend this free studio recital presented
by the members of the Savannah Chapter of the Georgia Music Teachers
Association.
Fine Arts Hall, room 206
1 p.m.
912.921.5496
MACAS Awards
The Minority Academic Achievement Scholars (MACAS) Program highlights
the academic achievements of ethnic minority students. Students earning
a 3.0 grade point average or better and completing 12 hours of study
will receive recognition to honor their achievement. Evelyn Dandy,
interim dean of the College of Education, will be the guest speaker.
Sponsored by the Office of Minority Affairs.
Fine Arts Auditorium
5 p.m.
912.927.5271
All events are free except as noted. The ArmstrongFest calendar with
links to event registration sites can be found at www.armstrong.edu/armstrongfest04/index.html.
