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AASU
to Kick Off 3 Days for AASU Campaign
Savannah, GA—March 21,
2005—Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU) is on the move to
enhance resources for students and the Savannah community
through its annual fund campaign—"3 Days for AASU." Community
volunteers will visit businesses throughout metro-Savannah to obtain financial
support for the university, April 5-7. Savannahians can actively improve
the university and their community by saying "yes" to these
volunteers. This
year, AASU has set a goal of raising $150,000.
Annual
fund gifts are used immediately to fund existing scholarships and leadership
development programs designed to provide graduates with the skills necessary
to make them leaders in their careers and in the community.
Currently, the university offers
over 200 scholarships that benefit a rich gamut of high-achieving, non-traditional,
and financially needy students. The following are examples of some of
the scholarships that were recently created at AASU:
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Mark
C. Clayton-Kappa Alpha Psi Scholarship Fund
Kappa Alpha Psi will award this scholarship annually to an African-American
student in the junior class with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Recipients
will receive a stipend in the amount of $500. The scholarship is supported
through an annual Scholarship Golf Tournament. This year's tournament
is scheduled for April 9 at Hunter Army Golf Course. For more information,
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Chatham
Artillery Memorial Scholarship
Chatham Artillery created this scholarship to fill in the financial
gap for ROTC students, and dependents and spouses of active duty
and reserve members. The scholarship program is for full-time students
who demonstrate good academic standing, physical fitness, and are
under the age of 31. Full scholarships are awarded annually and
are renewable for four years to qualified students. For more information,
call 912.927.5206.
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The Cathryn
Barnett Shriver Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship is offered to senior nontraditional students enrolled
in the nursing program who demonstrate academic excellence and financial
need. Awarded annually in the amount of $1,000, the scholarship
is designed to assist with textbooks, stethoscopes, and other costly
equipment and fees. For more information, call 912.927.5272.
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In addition to supporting existing
scholarships, AASU will use the funds to expand the leadership development
programs that are currently offered on its campus: Nick Mamalakis Emerging
Leader Program for first-year students; Leaders Among Us for faculty and
staff; and the Community Leadership and Engagement Series.
You don't need to look far
to find an AASU graduate in Savannah. For example, 90% of law enforcement
and corrections officers in southeast Georgia attended AASU. Eighty percent
of local nurses and non-physician medical staff attend the university.
And 75% of Savannah-Chatham County school teachers attend AASU. Fifty-two
percent of the 2003-04 Teachers of the Year for Savannah-Chatham County
schools were AASU graduates.
For more information about "3 Days for AASU," contact Gail Rountree
at 912.927.5208.
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ABOUT AASU
Armstrong Atlantic is a comprehensive urban university of excellence that
is committed to fostering academic excellence and leadership among all
students. AASU is one of twelve institutions in the University System
of Georgia to have an average composite SAT score for entering freshmen
of 1,000 or higher.
Health professions, teacher education, computer science and technology,
and arts and sciences are the areas of focus at the university. Armstrong
Atlantic is committed to enhancing and expanding its undergraduate and
graduate programs in these areas of study to meet the needs of its students
and the community.
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From the
Co-Chairs
JERRY BARTON
President of Sea Island Bank
"Having spent my
entire career in Savannah, I know that AASU makes a difference to this
community. With a local economic impact of more than $162 million, AASU
has proven success in community and economic development."
VERNICE RACKETT
Director of Membership, Savannah Quarters Country Club
"AASU's
record enrollment of over 7,000 students has increased our region's intellectual
capital, making Savannah more attractive to corporations considering locating
in the Savannah area. By 2015, the university anticipates a record enrollment
of 14,000. AASU is the largest institution of higher education in the
Savannah-metro area. It also is the fastest growing four-year university
in the University System of Georgia."
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